Will Chiefs Have Any Surprise Performers Tonight Against Bucs?
by Matt Conner on Aug 12, 2011 1:32 PM CDT
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Contained within last night's 47-12 drubbing by the New England Patriots over the Jacksonville Jaguars was the emergence of a surprise performer in Pats' third round draft choice Stevan Ridley. The running back turned in a stellar performance to the tune of 3 touchdowns -- 2 rushing, 1 receiving. It's an example of what happens when the fans are present, the cameras zoom in and the lights turn on -- a star is (possibly) born. It's exactly what Chiefs fans are hoping for tonight in the first preseason game against the Buccaneers.
The preseason is the ideal time for undrafted free agents or rookie selections to make their presence felt in a way that just cannot happen in practice. Game-time brings out something different in every player, and these games are made for the underdog to shine. Given that most Chiefs starters will only play a limited role both tonight and next week, these first two or even three preseason games are going to give some significant time in the spotlight to several guys.
Roster spots and playing time are on the line. That said, we'd love to hear your ideas in the comments on who stands the best chance to emerge tonight as a young player to watch. Keep reading for some of our bright ideas:
2. Verran Tucker - Perhaps this is a dumb call with several other receivers in camp looking to make noise. Jon Baldwin is the glitzy first round choice. Jerheme Urban is getting face time with the first-team offense. Keary Colbert is the new signing. But Tucker can stretch the field and has been in the system for some time. Last year, he was called onto the team from the practice squad for the second half and caught 6 total passes for 114 yards and 1 touchdown. Something tells me Tucker could be something special, and tonight's the ideal opportunity to display it.
3. Gabe Miller - The outside linebacker was the fifth round choice of the Chiefs this year and he's certainly been quiet so far. Miller has some incredible strength and size, but as Bob Gretz described him, he's "a jack of all trades and master of none." With injuries and positional changes (from running back!), Miller has never settled, but now he is surrounded by a group who can mold that talent in one direction with the proper coaching. It's silly to place him on here at this point since he's likely going to take some time, but Miller's gift mix could make him an underdog for the long term for that OLB spot opposite Tamba Hali.
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If they made a movie about David Mims
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 1:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If tug made a movie of David Mims Standing still
It would be Rated R for Extreme Violence
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 1:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I had heard David Mims had actually counted to Infinity.
Twice.
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 1:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I heard the Great Wall Of China was originally made to Keep David Mims away
But it failed easily
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 1:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I heard...
David Mims’ tears cure cancer. Unfortunately, David Mims doesn’t cry.
by Chiefs!NavyGuy on Aug 12, 2011 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
David Mims doesn't wear a condom.....
Because NOBODY can protect themselves from David Mims
by Chiefs!NavyGuy on Aug 12, 2011 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Read the headline again.
We’re predicting surprise performances. Mims is already a first ballot hall of famer.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
by MtHammer on Aug 12, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You mean a Mims of Mimser.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
by MtHammer on Aug 12, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mimms = Colin Brown
Practice squad at best.
by Chief Truthiness on Aug 12, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
One performance that won't be a surprise.
Jackie Battle will look like Adrian Peterson out there tonight, just like he does every preseason. A few people will invariably forget that he does this every preseason and get excited that our almost 28 year old backup running back is about to break out.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Yes
People will clamor for Jones to be cut and Battle to be the starting power back based upon his dominance over scrubs!
by TheScootness on Aug 12, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
...and yet TJ will look average against scrubs...
so what’s your point?
RUN DEXTER RUN!!!!
by ARROWHEADSHANE on Aug 12, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed, Won't be a suprise
that he does well again. And it won’t be a surpise that he will not get any carries during the season, even though, at this point, he’s an upgrade over TJ.
IDK about that
I think Jones can still play at a reasonably high level. I mean he won’t average 4.5 yards per carry, but I think he has one more reasonable year in him.
Reasonably high level?
What is “reasonably” high by definition?
Reasonably High:
A level high enough to be about average.
A level that will be good enough to steal away carries from what is possibly the best back in the NFL.
A level just good enough to keep the coaches happy and maintain the status quo so that a back like Battle can’t have his day in the sun.
A level high enough so that we may never find out if Battle could be the next Arian Foster.
Just sayin’. We may never find out that Battle might be even better that we all think he is.
RUN DEXTER RUN!!!!
by ARROWHEADSHANE on Aug 12, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
All I’m saying is that he will still be able to get us the tough yards. I would rather see McClain get carries then Battle, if we were to cut Jones. McClain has proven that he can run the ball.
Jones is not going anywhere
Now next year might be a different, but this year Jones is the clear cut #1/2
I agree with the McClain concept.
He is a proven back that WILL get the tough yards. I’m not saying we should cut Jones. I just see other people on the roster that can do his job more effectively with greater upside.
It all falls back the the “veteran leadership” argument eventually I guess
RUN DEXTER RUN!!!!
by ARROWHEADSHANE on Aug 12, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Last season
Jones had 245 carries…Charles had 230
Jones needs cut his carries with McClain.
should be like
Charles 230
Jones 175
McClain 70
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
yes totally agree
keep charles about the same, let mcclain cut into jones’ carries and actually add overall carries with 3rd and short 4th and short stuff
imagine how comfortable they must feel with 4 down football when you have mcclain to get that last yard
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
so Battle gets 3 quarters of carries?
I really hate the lack of depth at RB this year
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 12, 2011 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't be the least bit surprised or disappointed
if we cut Jones and keep Battle. Jones sucked balls last year down the stretch. He barely averaged 3 yards a carry.
Gator don't play no shit. Gator ain't never been about playin no shit!
I was a little off but it was actually 3.66. Battle could do better.
Gator don't play no shit. Gator ain't never been about playin no shit!
Read again
down the stretch
Take a look at his YPC the second half of the season. It’s around 3 YPC.
And Jones is a shifty vet with good vision. He’s not a hammer.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Except that...
When given the chance during the regular season, he also looked good.
ha! you beat me to it
this is exactly what I was thinking.
CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal
Stanzi will probably look a little lost...
He may make a few big plays…but I will be surprised if he remains the back-up going into the season. Palko should be cut sooner than later…unless he just goes nuts tonight…I can’t imagine we don’t grab a “legit” backup…
I wanna see all the wideouts
Williams, Paul, etc. Also our OLB and Jalil Brown.
Time to take back the AFC West
Go Chiefs
by King of the Cassel on Aug 12, 2011 1:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Outside of Stanzi, I’ll be watching the linebackers. We’ve supposedly got a lot of young talent, hopefully at least one of them can step up.
"Hater" is a term used by weak-minded people in the face of legitimate criticism.
Houston vs Stude intrigues me
I’m hoping we can put the late signing behind us as Houston displays his talent. And I’m hoping Stude’s stepped it up a notch so we can have a genuine position battle, not just a contest of who sucks less.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Houston, Give me Houston
I want to see him in coverage to evaluate, but I want to see him blow up a second string OT on his way to smacking Freeman’s backup
Which will be harder than it sounds.
Josh Johnson is fast.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Dude can run like a deer
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Is manno in the roster still?
I wanna see Powe make his presence felt also Houston
"Stay Classy Kansas City"
by Mas Cervezas on Aug 12, 2011 1:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
If we're talking surpises, how about Bannon
He has a great opportunity to open holes and eyes here. If he can catch passes out of the backfield he can start staking his claim. And should get plenty of playing time
IMO ST will shine with addition of Bannon, Miller, Brown, Siler and Pisciteli.
Also looking to see how Brown will be used (CB or S). Look for Bailey as sub to rotate at DE.
"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle
Bannon
The Yale Nightmare
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
I'm most interested in seeing the defense because
there are a lot of promising players on the roster who could surprise, such as: Gilberry, Jackson, Powe, Bailey, Houston, Miller, and so on… On offense, Asamoah (first game as THE starter), and the FB position.
Jalil Brown
I think he will end up being a great player. He is big enough to cover the taller receivers, and is known for playing man to man coverage at colorado. Since we probably won’t sign one of our cornerbacks (Brandon Carr due to money), I think he will be a solid replacement. I am also looking forward to seeing how Gilberry will play with that added weight. Hopefully, it helps him and does’t hurt him, because he was quite the pass-rush specialist.
I think Urban will be a national surprise...
Not sure how much time he will see because he is the starter right now. Just that fact will surprise most people outside of the KC Chiefs community. I hope that he shows the nation that he is yet another threat on this explosive offense.
It's great to finally trust the men making the important decisions at 1 Arrowhead Drive.
I don't think Urban can be considered a surprise
He was known when he was in Arizona, but always kept getting hurt. Casual fans don’t know about him, but ridiculous “pre-season watching, wasting time at work talking about practice squad players” fans know who he is.
David Mims is already a legend, so he decided to retire & joined the Chiefs instead
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 1:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I heard David Mims was Origanally the movie "Clash of the Titans"
But since he didn’t play the part they decided to use “release the Kraken” instead…..shoulda been “Release the Mims!!”
by Tipzz on Aug 12, 2011 2:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know when it isn't wasting ones time
Talking about PS guys. We are not the coaches, we do not get to have any input in the decision process. With that said, is there a better way to waste ones time? I think not.
"The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough." -RWE
"To want to prohibit a man from error is to forbid him to fulfill his own existence..."
-Simone de Beauvoir
by KC Conundrum on Aug 12, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Urban won't impress
I think urban is just one of Haley’s guys, not playing based on merit, but being one that fits his mold. Is urban really an improvement over Chambers, Bradley, Wade? There’s a reason we drafted baldwin, and a series of other WR moves.
No suprise here but I gotta say Gales
This is his last opportunity to make the team. No more prectice squad. Its 53 or bust.
I hope he really shines this preseason to give them no choice but to add him to the roster. I know he has the talent, skill, and ability. He just has to take his two years of coaching and experience and put it all together.
May the force of Dion Gales be felt on anyone in a Bucs uniform tonight that stands in his way!
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
Sheffeld is another guy I want to see get playing time
He knows the system better than any of the rooks and should see significant playing time as well
I think he will turn into a good player in this league, maybe not for us because we are stacked at OLB.
I don't know if I would call us "staked"
Tamba is a beast, but the rest of the crew are unknown. Stude has been solid in a backup role and Houston is a rookie. There’s room for Sheffeld if he shows it on the field.
I want to see Manno on special teams
I don’t think there will be anyone going as hard as he will
BOOM!
Manno = Lance Long
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
with a much better story
you got to root for a guy like Manno. But yeah, I realize his chances are VERY slim
BOOM!
Dont worry
Manno will succeed when we release him….the Pats will sign him and he will catch 150 passes in one season.
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
No you don't.
"You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded."
Drum Roll...
Josue Paul. Come at me, bro.
"me and matt cassel just fucked you up, dog."
You know right before kickoff tonight
You will be standing in your living room fist pumping to the Jersey Shore theme song
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
Definitely Chiefsmas Came Early This Year
The list that i want to see is pretty long – Baldwin, Stanzi, Le’ron, Houston, Hudson, Breaston, Gaither (i know he’s not playing tonight), Kelly, Powe, Bailey, Sheffield
call me crazy but i have a feeling stanzi is going to ball out
and if cassel dont watch it be losing his job by the year end call me crazy
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
you are crazy.
"me and matt cassel just fucked you up, dog."
yep...your crazy
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
His crazy is crazy.
Now that’s crazy.
Chiefs Revised FA Wish List: True NT and a Solid RT. I'll take McClain too. Say NO to Moss and Owens. Also, pay them: Carr, Flowers and Hali.
and im not hating on cassel
i love me some cassel but if he cant get this offense rolling killer bees jc in the back field pretty good line cluster bomb going ape then i dont know if this guy is the guy .
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
yeah if we have a 29th or 30th ranked pass offense this year he may be in a little trouble.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Sure, I can go with that.
Unless our Rush Offense is 1st and scores at will.
MIMS SMASH!!!
Chiefs Revised FA Wish List: True NT and a Solid RT. I'll take McClain too. Say NO to Moss and Owens. Also, pay them: Carr, Flowers and Hali.
I fear he will struggle and follow with people worried about our backup QB position
I dont see a move there. but we will see.
Gaither made sense for tackle depth on a one year deal, but im not so sure they want to replace palko at this point, and would feel pretty comfortable with cassel, if he were to go down, I dont think we would like any starter on our team and would either make a trade, call bulger or warner…or sign someone old and experienced to hand the ball off
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
im just saying . no one is giving this guy a chance and even zorn has been impressed
by his knowledge. my opinion is we are building a super loaded team on offense and if cassel cant get it going then we will definatly make a major move in the draft to get a qb or make a major trade to get a good qb that can come in and command greatness in my opinion
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
gosh...
QB:Stanzi I watched for the last 2-3 years, I cant wait to see him in KC Red
HB/FB: Mcclain and bannon…cant wait
WR: Urban, Copper, Tucker, Chandler Williams etc. that 5/6 WR spot will be a nice competition
TE:Want to see the kid out of Michigan State
OL: Excited to see Hudson, Harris healthy, and Ingersol at guard
DL: Stoked for Powe, Bailey, Gregg
LB’s Amara Kamara! Great Name. Also houston, sheffield*****x55.
DBs: Langford, Jalil Brown
K: Kickoff specialist. see how they use him quite honestly
also q-lawrence is very interesting to me because of his position change
and thats the short list
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Bair and Bailey
Sounds like a circus or a injury lawyer firm. Anyway, these two guys are on my list. Should get quite a bit of playing time and chances to really turn some heads.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Franklin and Bash?
Chiefs Revised FA Wish List: True NT and a Solid RT. I'll take McClain too. Say NO to Moss and Owens. Also, pay them: Carr, Flowers and Hali.
I'm excited to see every pick we took 3rd round and down...
Plus Baldwin. So basically our entire draft, but especially Baldwin, Powe, Houston, and Bailey.
I’m interested in the “legend” that is Mims. If he performs well, are the jokes gonna stop and legit conversation about keeping him around start? Maybe…
Siler. Is he an upgrade over Belcher? Has Belcher improved as much as he did last year?
Studebaker. Is he improved enough to give us an upgrade?
What’s great for us this year is we’ve got a TON of returning starters, so we know what we’re getting for the most part. The exciting thing for us will be these new guys, rooks, and guys who are trying to take that next step. Which is what preseason games are all about.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I'm excited to see... the Chiefs play football.
Chiefs Revised FA Wish List: True NT and a Solid RT. I'll take McClain too. Say NO to Moss and Owens. Also, pay them: Carr, Flowers and Hali.
Heck ya...
Everyone in our house is already wearing their jerseys. And it’s the pre-season!
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