NFL Roster Cuts: Chiefs Bottom Of The Roster Position Battles (Offensive Edition)
by Joel Thorman on Aug 31, 2010 11:41 AM CDT
in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason
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PrintWe're trying to figure out the bottom of the Kansas City Chiefs roster as the big roster cut down day looms on Saturday.
We've been looking at the big position battles -- inside linebacker, center and safety starters -- but here's a look at a few of the interesting bottom-of-the-roster battles on the offensive side of the ball.
- Third running back: I can see Jackie Battle making it over Javarris Williams, who could be a practice squad candidate along with recently released Kestahn Moore. The third running back will have to play special teams and Battle is the best among the bunch so this is the most likely scenario. Add in his performance the last two preseason games and I think he's got the best shot to be the third guy.
- Third tight end: If the Chiefs keep just three tight ends, who will the third be? It's coming down to Jake O'Connell and Leroy Banks. Considering O'Connell has shown flashes of ability in recent weeks, and he's a 2009 draft pick, I'd say he has the edge here.
- Swing/backup right tackle: The Chiefs have their starting tackles -- Branden Albert and Ryan O'Callaghan. But with the latter currently injured they may have to keep an extra right tackle on board. Barry Richardson will likely make it since he's the top swing tackle at this point with the ability to backup both sides. Colin Brown, Ikechuku Ndukwe and Bobby Greenwood also have seen at right tackle. Brown is a draft pick and the Chiefs traded for Ndukwe so that will probably be a tight battle.
My choices would be Battle for the third running back spot, O'Connell as the third tight end and Ndukwe in addition to Richardson as the swing/backup right tackle.
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Ok i know this isn’t about this post but can anyone freaking find video of the hit Derrick Johnson put on against the Eagles i can’t find it anywhere!
along with the tape of his lack of effort and looking lost 70 percent of the time
Belcher earned his spot, DJ still has my ire.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
but can totally work his way out of it, just getting tired of leaving that 56 jersey in the closet out of SHAME
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Just give him time
I realize he’s getting close to retirement age, but just give him a little more time. He’s a superstar in the making, if only the coaches would play him more!
Yeah another 6 or 7 years and he could really lock down a starting role
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
barry richardson=lock
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Hopefully
I want him to get a mean streak and kick O’Callaghan’s ass out of the RT spot.
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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure about a lock
But pretty darn close.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 31, 2010 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You're probably correct in your projection.
I wanted Colin Brown to make it. Being a local boy & a Life long Chiefs fan. His fall from grace recently at practices, depth chart & minimal game time is a good barometer for his eventual demise.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
I hear ya
It’s going to come down to him or Ndukwe, I think….probably a toss-up.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 31, 2010 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Who has more upside?
At this point, I say Brown.
Ndukwe has the edge as a backup guard, but I think we’re deeper at guard than we are at tackle (Niswanger can play guard, and I’d feel comfortable with Asamoah in there for an extended period of time).
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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be happy if Brown is cut.
Maybe I just want him to succeed because he’s a local kid, but I think there is real upside there.
Fire Dayton Moore Now!!!!!!!!!
by royaldaddy on Aug 31, 2010 12:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Brown gets a pass for another year...
if only because he’s a Pioli pick.
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 31, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's destined for the PS
Since he was on IR last season I believe he’s still eligible, and I’m pretty sure he’ll clear waivers. Keep Ndukwe on the roster for now, put Brown on PS & move him up when he looks like he’s ready.
Predictions:
This year will be better
PS would also explain why he didn't get much game time
Chiefs want to sneak him on there & don’t want to give other teams much to look at.
Predictions:
This year will be better
Wonder if we will only keep 3 backs
With Mccluster having the ability to swing both ways. Is Williams still PS eligible?
Williams is still PS eligible
And I think we’ll keep 3 RBs plus Cox and Castille on the 53-man roster.
by Chiefs4Life on Aug 31, 2010 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Also Castille can play both RB and FB
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Aug 31, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
See ya, Mike Cox
Castille, or T-Rich, will be our 2010 FB
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Man, I don't know
that’s a tough one.
Castille may have the edge as a receiver, but I haven’t noticed Cox miss a block all preseason.
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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Cox is good at finding holes
Cox also has really good moves going left and right to make sure his presence is felt.
It just comes down Cox knows how to seal the deal, be it blocking others, finding holes, or pentrating deep downfield for the score with his superior play making ability.
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by Scaryclouds on Aug 31, 2010 12:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Okay, I get it
Everybody here likes Cox.
But sometimes, in the case with Cox, he just doesn’t get all the way up to where we hoped he would.
It’s probably time to move on. We just can’t ride Cox forever, you know.
Sure he hits the hole harder than our other potentials. But there’s more to it just just that.
At some point we just have to get Cox out of our hand.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
I agree
Cox is the better blocker. He really hasn’t had to many passes thrown to him this preseason. I would rather see him in the lineup rather than Castille, only because of the blocking ability, which is why a fullback is usually in the game.
by millerhunter on Aug 31, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, I don't hate the idea of T-Rich
I mean, is it a total coincidence that every team he’s been on has been one of the top rushing teams in the league?
He doesn’t have much left as a runner or pass catcher, but I’d be willing to bet he can open up holes like crazy for our RBs.
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by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate the idea of letting him walk in the first place.
LJ with T-Rich as a lead blocker would have been insane.
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 31, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Not just would have. Wa.
T-Rich’s last year was 2005. Is it a surprise that that’s the year that 2.7 rushed for over 1,700 yards in 9 starts, and averaged over 5 ypc?
After T-Rich left, 2.7’s average dropped by almost a full yard.
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by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
*Was* not Wa
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
When did we release T-Rich?
Didn’t LJ run behind him the second half of the season when Priest got hurt?
We’ve been shitty for so long everything is blurring together.
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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks MN
that’s what I was thinking
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
[Rex] Ryan said two fullbacks — veteran Tony Richardson and rookie John Conner — will definitely make the roster, and that he expects the team also to keep four tight ends (Dustin Keller, Ben Hartsock, Matt Mulligan and Jeff Cumberland).
from nj.com
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 31, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
See ya, Bobby Greenwood
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
that could be the bulk of the Practice Squad, though
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
as i said in another thread
look for the Chiefs to keep 4 RB’s, with only one FB, because Jackie Battle can play both FB and RB. Javarris WIlliams has looked good in preseason apart from that tipped pass that led to an INT
So can Lokey, apparently
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"I'm not superstitious. I'm a little-stitious"-Michael Scott
FB/RB
I think they keep Castille, as he can play both
so, keep Charles, Dex, Jones, Castille, Cox, Battle
try to get Williams on the PS
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Ndukwe may have an edge because he can play guard and tackle.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Brown can too, if he's ready
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Thats a big if.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Aug 31, 2010 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Leroy Banks over O'Connell
I know I never saw any training camp this year but O’Connell was terrible last year…just terrible…everytime he went in he screwed up
by South Texas Chief on Aug 31, 2010 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
O'Connell has shown up better this year
had some of the best diving catches in camp, and is really coming along as a blocker.
He’s close to being a lock
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
O'Connell is our best blocking TE
And he has upside as a receiver also. He’s made the team, and if Moeaki comes on as a receiver, O’Connell will be our #2, as he brings more to the table as a combo blocker/receiver than Pope. Pope should be a good red zone threat, except I’ve never seen him jump.
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