Chiefs Bring Back Jake O'Connell After He Works Out For Patriots
by Joel Thorman on Sep 28, 2011 9:09 AM CDT
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This move seems familiar.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they've re-signed TE Jake O'Connell and released TE Anthony Becht. The Chiefs made the exact opposite move -- releasing O'Connell and signing Becht -- on Sept. 16.
O'Connell was the Chiefs 2009 seventh round pick and has been on and off the team, and the practice squad, in his two-plus years with the team. He has one catch on the season, in the season opener, which went for 15 yards. For his career, he has six receptions for 53 yards.
O'Connell actually worked out for the New England Patriots on Tuesday of this week, according to Scout.com.
Becht, a 10-year NFL veteran, went down in Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. No word on whether his release is related to that injury. He didn't record a catch in his short time with the Chiefs.
The Chiefs have TE Leonard Pope on the first team of the depth chart followed by O'Connell.
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can’t wait to see the offense now, it’s going to be awesome!
Do I detect a bit of sarcasm?
We just added another really slow TE to the mix.
And there was much rejoicing…
he's not slow, he's actually a tremendous athlete
That changed with an impressive pro day in front of 10 scouts in March, where O’Connell ran the 40-yard dash in 4.66 and 4.69 seconds and posted a 41-inch vertical jump.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/jake-o’connell?id=238500
Hogwash
I trust my eyes. When he catches a pass (as in the case of the photo) he gets sucked up immediately. Looks like he’s running in mud.
The numbers don’t equate to football speed. Not in this instance anyway. O’Connell has football slow, not football speed.
you're entitled to your opinion
but, i dont’ think he looks particularly slow (or that fast really)
He is a good blocker and solid ST player, so I’m reasonably happy he’s back
Since when were TE's supposed to be Noland "Super Gnat" Smith speed guys?
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 28, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Vernon Davis running like a 4.40 40
has lead some to believe a TE is suppose to be a burner
Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
That's fine as a bonus.
Right now I’d prefer a guy that can go 10 yards, turn around, and catch the damn ball with the WTC collapsing all around him.
Oh, and hang on to it!
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 28, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hmm
I don’t believe I ever asked for a 4.25 guy. I don’t want to see blazing speed out of the TE (hell I played the position), but you have to have some burst and be able to do something when you’re in the open field.
I remember that play from the photo and O’Connell caught that ball in a three yard radius of green, while MOVING. The ball was actually well placed (brief tip of the hat to KCQB#7) and kept him on his path, he didn’t have to stop or even slow down. Yet, remarkably, he gained an entire extra two yards…after being sucked up from behind. There is no burst there. Look at what the Buffalo TEs were able to do to us when they caught a ball in space. They’d grab an extra 5-10 yards.
To be fair
the Bills TE were being covered by McGraw and Sabby
Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
Or not-covered, by Quick Draw and Jersey Shore, as the case may be.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Great point
What I’m saying is that I don’t think O’Connell (or any TE we have right now) is capable of having any burst and hurting opposing defenses…not even in space.
Makes you wonder
why did they cut him for Becht just to cut Becht and bring him back
Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
Yeah, when 53 hurts his hamstring, you bring back 54.
Not earth shattering either way, and reasonably wise.
Sucks though, Becht was blocking pretty well.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Still...
Becht is the true definition of a yo-yo player.
Haley: Hey Anthony, the job is yours.
Becht: Thanks coach, I won’t let you down
Haley: Hey Anthony, you’re cut
Becht: Guess I will try my hand in the broadcast booth again
Haley: Hey Anthony, we need you back
Becht: Sweet, I will make you proud coach
Haley: Damn, first game in and you’re injured? You hurt bad?
Becht: Not sure, I will heal up quick and get back in there for you, coach.
Haley: Meh, screw it, you’re cut
Becht: Holy shit, make up your mind already
PICTURE ME SLAPPING THE TOUGHEST GUY YOU KNOW!!!
KCCHIEFSFAN72!!!!
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 28, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Since the Pats worked him out, Pioli then thought it was OK to bring him back I guess....
How stupid would Pioli look if he cut O’Connell for a semi-retired Becht. Belichek then signs O’Connell and turns him into an above average player on a winning team while the Chiefs have former commentators and college grad students-assisant coaches on their roster and are one of the worst teams in the league and cutting young players with potential for players past their prime with no upside whatsoever
Yes, far beit for Pioli
to be his own man.
If it doesn’t pass the Belichek sniff test then it’s not for Pioli.
The guy is getting close to needing to grow a pair in my book.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 28, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
One must be better at a certain role than the other
Becht has been doing well in blocking, so that must be his “role”. They will use these guys as the unofficial 54th man and bring one in for a certain role each week. And if becht is the blocker, it might mean that O’Con is the receiver, potentially inidcating an increased pass plan for this game.
by Chiefs4Life on Sep 28, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank God,
Now we can get back to being the West Champs.
I don't have a catchy, catch phrase.
this is a good sign
all the moves at the tight end positioni llustrate Pioli’s genius.
Go luck yourself.
by ottawachiefsfan on Sep 28, 2011 9:32 AM CDT reply actions
if he was worked out by the patriots
he must be good, right?
Go luck yourself.
by ottawachiefsfan on Sep 28, 2011 9:34 AM CDT reply actions
Gotta be tough on these guys not
knowing how to plan financially……
"The Chiefs only won last season's opener against the Chargers because of the monsoon that night".........yeah because it only rains on one team at a time!
He now has earned the tag of "Patriot Connection"
of course Pioli wants him back….If Bill had interest, then we must of missed something!!!!
Playoffs are a REAL possibility in 2010...just need few tweeks here and there.
by KCinAZ on Sep 28, 2011 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
I guess I better rec that becasue I was typing the exact same thing when your comment popped up.
The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.
and I typed the same thing in a comment above before I finished scrolling down and seeing these comments...
Seems like we’re starting to understand the genius that is Pioli….
yay ?
What about old man jones though. Maybe look into Slaton . Or are we waiting for the pats to look at him .
So... what about working out kickers?
Succop’s misses are causing me to waste beers. BEERS.
This is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 28, 2011 10:00 AM CDT reply actions
More frustrating when you see the Cowgirls win the damn game with six FG's.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 28, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
with an undrafted (I think) player that's filling in for their usual kicker
Succop used to be automatic inside 47 yds, now he’s 50/50 inside 40 yds it seems. I blame special teams coaching I guess… how does some get worse at that range, when all other kickers seem to improve over time.
Maybe they could let fans try out for the kicker spot
That’s how Nick Lowrey got it.
Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
That must not be allowed to continue
OFF WITH HIS (Succop’s) (proverbial) HEAD!
Maybe a bit much, but the man is losing BEERS!
I'm hoping the reason the Texans brought Oben_____- onto the roster from the PS was due to another team going to sign him
and that team being the Chiefs. But then I remembered Pioli doesn’t go outside of the Pats, Cards, Jets, Ravens isle at the grocery store to find talent. Chiefs need someone that can be an early down back, Neither or Jones or Battle should be, Chiefs only need one of those guys on the roster, not both, and if McCluster is only going to get 14 touches, someone needs to be brought in.
Went to the Green Bay aisle to get Toribio
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
I forgot about him, not hard to do when he's not on the field
Didn’t go too far to scout him though, they played the Packer’s that last pre-season game and quickly realized he was an upgrade from that other guy that I can’t remember his name.. he played NT in a game and was left over from the Herm era, bouced back and forth from the PS a bit
Jersey Shore came from Tampa Bay
Not that he’s exactly an impact player, but he’s on the roster and also outside your short list.
Keary Colbert – CAR, DEN, SEA, DET
Travis Daniels – CLE, MIA
Thomas Gafford – GB, SEA, CHI
Ryan Lilja – KC, IND, back to KC
Brandon Siler – SD
Andy Studebaker – PHI
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Yeah, but other than all those examples.
It’s 100% true!
(Unless you think of more examples where it’s not.)
My middle name is Luck, so suck on this, Luck suckers.
Ideally, most of your roster comes from guys you drafted.
So we have as many “out of network” as “in network” and most are draft picks.
And?
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
There are guys always hanging out at the Day Labor office.
And that is well under the cap we have never even threatened to get close to.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 28, 2011 10:12 AM CDT reply actions
Piscitelli is healthy
I now understand his approach to the game in playing it safe on the field and pulling up before a tackle in order to stay healthy for the playoffs.
by THE_TRUTH on Sep 28, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Cottam????
Is Cottam done? He’s a lot better than these guys the keep rotating in here.
Was the neck injury that bad?
I don't think he's playing any where
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Bring back Carl!! We all hated him but he did not run a 3 ring circus!
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 28, 2011 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
But for 19 years, it was a no-ring circus.
And that’s what we’re trying to change.
Getting some rings up in hurr.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
suck for luck
Even though I dont want to see the chiefs lose, the thought of getting andrew luck is appealing. The Chiefs have not drafted a franchise QB in their history. Lets face it folks, we all want the Chiefs to win but I think most of us can agree that we have seen Cassel hit his ceiling and its not good enough to be a starting QB on a winning team. Something must be done to correct the situation.
furthermore
with our team having such serious injuries at important positions this year already, Its hard for me to see the sense in missing out on what could be the final piece of the offense because we were competative enough with backups to end up getting the 5th pick in the draft anyhow. Would you rather get the franchise QB or pound your chest about the 3 wins we could get this year and lose out on him? Be realistic, if we arent winning the superbowl this year, i vote to put us in the position to possibly win many down the road.
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