Kansas City Chiefs 2011 Practice Squad Announced

Was hoping for a couple guys at least from other teams.

But this will do for now.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

How does Quentin Lawrence make the practice squad?

Seems like he has been in to many games to be eligible or did he not play much last year?

Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.

by Fozzyboyd on Sep 4, 2011 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

I wonder if rules were changed in the new cba? or we're just clueless

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Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions

I was thinking the same about Toribo

Didn’t he play in several games last year? If they weren’t serious about QLaw and Toribo I would bet they would be gone. Once/if they ARE activated to the 53 due to someone getting injured and after they fill their need they won’t be ps eligible. I’m happy for them but I think both are lost causes. Pretty much practice bodies.

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 2:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Toribio and QLaw are both at the maximum amount of accrued time to stay eligible.

One more game active from either and they wouldn’t have been PS eligible.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I bet that is not a coincidence.

Pioli knows what he is doing.

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by saskwatch on Sep 4, 2011 4:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Inactive quite a bit, I reckon.

But this is his last shot.

Probably like him for PS, because he has speed. Hope he turns into a real defender, but a nice PS player, because he can give the wideouts extra work on the apparently biggest weakness in the passing game: down the friggin’ field.

Didn’t like his awareness of the ball in the air, but that’s to be expected, with everything he’s carrying in his head, trying to stay WITH a guy, rather than trying to get away. He showed that he has the feet to keep his body in position. Now to defend the pass in the air…

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Who! ...

Q-Law? For some reason I’m still pulling for him. I guess because he’s a WR and now DB. My fave positions. He seemed to hang with receivers well, at least at times. Seemed pretty decent at making a tackle in off coverage, or coming across the open field. The guy sure can flat out cover some turf fast. Still kinda down about Colbert over Tucker. I realize its just based on emotions though, rather than objective observations. We’ll see if another team picks him up? Might give more evidence I’m the one who’s wrong … if another one doesn’t. Heh.

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Colbert looks pretty stubborn about making that ball HIS and holding on.

I like QL because he came in as a tracklete, but played his way onto the team mostly through special teams. He has a football player’s heart. But he needs more ball awareness, imo. Maybe he can learn it.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I liked Tucker

That guy could run and I was pulling for him but jeesh, he dropped balls like he was born without joints in his fingers.

Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.

by Fozzyboyd on Sep 6, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions

looks about right

I am happy w the moves, other than sabby over langford, colbert over tucker and I had hoped to see slate… but all minor moves

Now, I am ready for some good FA pickups

by stagdsp on Sep 4, 2011 2:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Yes just gotta wait for it

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by Mas Cervezas on Sep 4, 2011 2:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

yes. thats the one cut that I dont like. keeping sabby over langford

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Langford sucks!! Sabby sucks!!! I dont think it matters bud.

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 2:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

wow. ok thats actually not true "bud". Langford is a decent special teams player, sabby is not

but hey, I value special teams

the chargers sure didnt last year

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think Sabby will be there long

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

And i think the Chiefs and Pioli value special teams

Therefore, Langford was NOT a significant part of special teams, at least he didn’t play as significant of a part that Sabby can’t fill. I’m just saying that Langford had his chance now Sabby gets his. Trading a crummy player for another crummy player isn’t a big deal. And who’s to say Sabby sucks at special teams. I mean, are you basing that opinion off of this preseason or what??

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 3:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I thought I saw Sabby in on some well-timed hits.

Hope he comes along. I can see WRs growing alligator arms with him on the field. But we’ll see.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions

who?

like who?

by Nicoloco on Sep 4, 2011 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Colbert makes Sense

With Tony Mo down for the year, we make have to run with 3 and 4 wr sets.

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Palko looked pretty good in an earlier game out of the 3-wides set, before Moeaki went down.

I think Haley wants to go more pro set, if he can, but you have to have certain things happening with your OL and WRs that isn’t quite happening, yet. Closer, though!

Haley doesn’t want to run spread, to the exclusion of all else, it appears to me. When you have the right people, you have the ultimate in trickeration, which is a simple pre-snap look that out of which you run and pass equally well (as opposed to poorly). Thinking back to the Dallas ‘I’ under Jimmy Johnson, with Aikman, Irving, Smith, Johnston and Harper. The TE’s name now escapes me.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Jay Novacek of course.

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I was gonna say "Polack," but I just couldn't come up with it.

Great blocker who’d make the catch.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions

On divisional rival notes.

San Diego lost two of the guys they were trying to stash on their PSs and they are also now the 3rd oldest team in the league. And Oakland is only carrying 6 lbs which is odd to me because their lack of talent and depth at LB is the biggest reason why they’re at the bottom of the league every year in run defense.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

Not to mention

Their best LB(McCLain) will more then likely never play a whole season, you would think they would have a better plan for that.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Oak does play a 43

so it’s acutally about the same depth as we have.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

But they still have a pretty damn good front 4, seem to cause us fits all year.

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by craig in calgary on Sep 4, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

They had the DBs to single-up outside and blitz all day.

Nice front 4, but sending 5 or 6 all day long, with impunity is the REAL story, there, imo. KC has more weapons, this go-round, while their best guys up front are another year older, and Scrabble is gone. I like KC’s chances.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Sadly any team that sends 5-6 guys against our O-Line is going to have success.

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by nateforchiefs on Sep 5, 2011 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions

wow. how the heck is lawrence practice squad able

im sure there is some reason, maybe we didnt have him active in enough games or something

I actually really really like this practice squad. kept a lot of the guys I was sad to see on the cut list

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

He hasn't been active in enough games.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

thank goodness though. I really liked what I saw initially from lawrence, Im glad he gets more time to try at DB

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually he's just barely eligible.

He’s right at the cut off for maximum games active before ineligible.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

makes me think that was almost by design, so that what if they wanted to put him back there

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll bet it was.

Not a coincidence Toribio is in the exact same situation.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions

very interesting. and also glad he was kept. good to know

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Shane Bannon

is a POS??

by BRONCO_BUSTER on Sep 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Read that..

"Stay Classy Kansas City"

by Mas Cervezas on Sep 4, 2011 2:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

yeah

He is not a good dude…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on Sep 4, 2011 2:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

And Toribio is a part of the 53 54

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions

verran tucker?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on Sep 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

He's not PS eligible.

Was active almost every game down the stretch last year.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions

ahh

The more you know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on Sep 4, 2011 2:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yep 11 starts last year.

You have to think he’s the first guy off the street if we need a WR though.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

The Right 53 in Sept. of 2011 !

Today we became A Team !

by 65tosspowertrap on Sep 4, 2011 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

Where's Tucker and TE cole?

by Bilk on Sep 4, 2011 2:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Soo we cut some fat

And were able to store leftovers..

Ok now we wait for a Pioli magic moment and a unexpected FA comes to town.. Right?

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by Mas Cervezas on Sep 4, 2011 2:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

This has to be the most promising Chiefs PS I've ever seen

Usually I’m looking at the names and rolling my eyes, but there are some potential players on the PS.

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by The Gentry on Sep 4, 2011 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Looking at the PS

The cuts make a lot more sense. I don’t think Pioli got caught up in a numbes game as in only keeping 7 OL, but 8 DL. In any case 7 of the 53 won’t even suit up on game days so it’s not like they would be available due to injury. I love the move to keep Blair cuz I think if he gets cut in favor of Lewis or Harris another team would have snagged him.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Exactly.

He’s going to be a player, and sooner rather than later. Having him on the squad ensures that he’s learning our system, and getting his reps in-house…leading to a much greater chance of keeping him around in the future.

I don’t mind Toribio hanging around, either…in 2012 we’re going to really like the Powe/Toribio d-line combination. Powe as our lead dog in the fight, and AT as his hard-working, fifteen to twenty play “breather”.

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by go_saleaumua on Sep 4, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Only real surprise to me is I was expecting a TE

Slate or Gantt.

Glad to see Cole, Harris, Horne and Lawrence sticking around. I thought Lewis looked ok.

by bh13 on Sep 4, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions

Anyone else think this team has not improved at all since last year?

Stude is not an upgrade over Vrabel.
Gregg has not yet made an impact.
TJax is not an upgrade over Shaun Smith.
McClain is a fullback (yes, better than Cox, but FB is not an impact position).
Baldwin is injured and not starting.
Moeaki is on injured reserve.
Our tackles are still Albert and Richardson.

Urban/Breaston is better than Tucker/Chambers, but our quarterback is still Cassel.

by Vince D on Sep 4, 2011 2:29 PM CDT reply actions

I'd beg to differ on FB being an impact position

Just check out all the RBs who have felt the positive impact of T-Rich running in front of them.

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by independent739 on Sep 4, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

1) Stude may not be an upgrade over Vrabel but Stude/Houston/Sheffield are.
2) Gregg has shown more in limited preseason snaps then Edwards did last year plus we have actual depth at that position now.
3) Wait and see on TJax. Could be a wash.
4) McClain signing just became that much more impactful because of Moeaki being out from a blocking standpoint.
5) Baldwin will get in and we again actually have talent at the WR position not named Bowe.
6) Our QB is still Cassel who put up 27 TDs and 7 Ints last year with very little weapons at receiver.
7) We have a better pass rush then we did last year taking some attention away from Hali
8) Natural progression of young players(ie McCluster).
9) Year two for the defense in Crennels system.

The list of why we’re better could go on and on. When a team is built like ours is we depend on growing our own talent and our own guys getting better while adding key veterans in key holes. And like many have said all offseason we could improve alot this season and it not show up in the win loss column. I guess we’ll find out next week.

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by GenericBrand on Sep 4, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Dont forget

Hudson
Powe
Gaither (if he stays healthy)

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions

I think he will

Sometimes staying healthy is more a feeling, and he feels good with the Chiefs.

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Well

STudie is not, but Houston and Sheff are and that is who will be starting
Gregg has not played a game yet….but he is better then Ron Edwards
We’ll see how TJax plays..if he can’t cut it we have Gordon, Bair, and Bailey…we didn’t have them last year.
We were so bad in short yardage Cox lost his job to Shaun Smith….he is a huge upgrade
Baldwin is not starting, but he didn’t last year and we have Breaston…so Breaston over Chambers…yes an upgrade
Moeaki is on IR..shit happens…people need to step up.
Our Tackles are still the same, but we didn’t have Gaither waiting last year.

So yes our team has improved from a talent level…and they will be better even if they don’t win as many games as last year.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions

This team is so stacked with young talent that we could field the exact same roster as last year and still have improved. This team will literally be better just by nature of guys like Berry improving. But let's look at your other complaints.

Studie absolutely is an upgrade over Vrable. I think you’re forgetting just how old and slow Vrable had gotten. And let’s not pretend that we don’t expect Houston or Sheffield to contribute. Houston will probably be starting by the end of the season, but even if he isn’t those two are still big upgrades over Charlie Anderson and Pierre Walters.

The season hasn’t yet started so nobody has made an impact yet. But Gregg has looked like our best d-linemen so far in the preseason. There pretty much no way he’s not at least a slight upgrade over Ron Edwards. Even if he’s the exact same player as Edwards, though, the drafting of Powe still puts us better off at NT than we were this time last year.

McClain isn’t just better than Cox, he’s better than Jones at this stage in his career. His utility as a potential ball carrier is incredibly valuable. And ask Jamaal Charles after McClain has been blowing up holes for him all year if fullback is an impact position.

Baldwin is injured for another week or two and not starting yet. This receiving corps is still miles ahead of last year’s.

I’ll give you Moeaki. That one sucks.

Our tackles are still Albert and Richardson for now. At the very least Gaither is much better depth than O’Callaghan.

I’m not even going to dignify the Cassel shot with an answer other than to say that too many people think just because Matt Cassel isn’t Peyton Manning he must be JaMarcus Russell. He’s a very solid starter and I can think of quite a few teams who would love to have Cassel as their starter.

I literally cannot comprehend how anyone could think the Chiefs haven’t done anything to improve “at all” since last season.

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by MtHammer on Sep 4, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs

The only real upgrade will be the 1st to 2nd year and 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th year improvements of the inhouse guys.

I still think this team is far to weak at the 2 lines and while there is some dynamic playmakers on both sides of the ball, they won’t be able to flourish with weak lineplay.

Unless we see huge impacts from TJax, Gregg, Gaither and Albert, we could be in for a early draft pick. Not trying to be overly negative, just my $0.02.

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by craig in calgary on Sep 4, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

absolutely

Vontaze burflict sign him upp

by KCman66 on Sep 4, 2011 3:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

2 cents?

So if it’s a penny for your thoughts and you gave us your two cents worth that’s kind of like that government math, isn’t it?

by Shevabowl on Sep 4, 2011 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Well then it's too bad we don't have many guys going into their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years on this team. : )

In all seriousness though, I’m not saying this team has the deepest or best roster in the NFL, because it doesn’t. But to claim, as Vince D is, that this team has literally not improved at all from last year is patently absurd.

I know you’re very big on realism and caution, craig, but even you don’t think that. There’s a big difference between your comment and Vince’s.

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by MtHammer on Sep 4, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

agree. and it is one of the most stacked rosters in terms of 23-27 year old talent

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions

you're a homer

They are who we thought they were.

by Kblomfiee on Sep 4, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I think any of our young lb's is an upgrade over vrabel

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Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions

its hard to not look at our draft picks as improvements. last year they sure were

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by SDChief on Sep 4, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions

I will say marginally to somewhat improved

Positivies:

Houston will add to the passrush.
Don’t forget about Steve Breaston. (We didn’t have a #2 last year)
Sheffield (although an unknown quantity) is back
Young D has another year together
Negatives
Everything you listed above. I think we are a little better this year

They are who we thought they were.

by Kblomfiee on Sep 4, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions

nope your alone there buddy

by slackator on Sep 4, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions

It does on the surface look that way

I guess that Pioli/Haley are looking for more from what we had rather than new that we don’t know.

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 4, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions

For the first time ever

I’m actually excited about the practice squad due to who the players are and the positions in which they play. One RB injury could give Bannon the call up since McClain could adequately fill the void as a rusher. I thought Cole had an actual shot at making the team (which still surprises me that Bair did). I’m happy with Harris, Lewis and Mims along the o-line. Toribo has experience here. I thought Horne was another who guy who had a shot of making the team (although I never imagined keeping 84 receivers). And then there’s Lawrence…he’s sooooo raw but seems too damn athletic to give up on. He’s almost like the underdog you cheer for at this point. He’s KC’s version of Rudy.

Your eyes tell you more than any statistics can.

by kc_radrh8r on Sep 4, 2011 3:11 PM CDT reply actions

If that practice squad holds

It is pretty good, it also means they thought enough of Bannon to give him a year to develope

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Bair looked pretty good getting off his block and making a move on the ballcarrier.

Looks a little slim out there, but seems like a natural 2-gap player.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Totally unrelated

but what would peoples’ thoughts be on signing a FB like Lousaka Polite, who was recently cut from Miami? I’d be happy to have him, cut Battle and let McClain double-dip as FB and RB. Just a random, wild idea I had.

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by kc_radrh8r on Sep 4, 2011 3:15 PM CDT reply actions

I think that is why we kept Becht

I doubt we import a FB, I could see adding an OT for and taking out battle, and I could see us losing Becht or or possibly losing O’connell to IR and picking up a good sold pass production TE, but I think the Offense is set after that.

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions

unless we run power eye

I don’t see it

by KCman66 on Sep 4, 2011 3:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Good Luck Gales!

Good to get to know you as a KC Chief!

Hope someone sees your potential like I do.

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"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 4, 2011 3:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Moment of silence.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Neon Dion just doesn't fit

Hearty and Hale Gales fits better. A new nickname for his new life down the road.

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by kabrink on Sep 4, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Where's Tucker?

Why isn’t he on the P Squad?

by ilamuku on Sep 4, 2011 3:44 PM CDT reply actions

to much playing time to make the PS

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn it.

I was hoping he made the final cut at WR.

by ilamuku on Sep 4, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Amazing that he had too many and Lawrence is still under the bar.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Look Ma'

I have a Matt Cassel profile pic! Cassel hater, my ass

by craig in calgary on Sep 4, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

LOL @ Craig

Don’t let the newbies (or postgame threads) get you down…those of us in the know, know.

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by go_saleaumua on Sep 4, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Gales

If you watched him, he was always the last lineman to move on the snap count. My guess is that he won’t end up with anyone else.

by wildcatmo on Sep 4, 2011 3:52 PM CDT reply actions

I did watch him on every play

In every season…

He will end up with a team and he will succeed.

I think he would be more suited to be a DT in a 43 defense. He is a great bull rusher/pass rusher. Very good at penetrating the line.

"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."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 4, 2011 4:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Saying a guy is a great pass rusher

when he hasn’t registered a sack in his career is an interesting take. We kept 8 DL and he didn’t make the cut. I’m not sure why you think this guy is great. I see him playing up in Canada…but an NFL player he is not.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions

He may have a point.

Gales came in a 250-pound LB, who was a little slow for the job description. He’s bigger and maybe more explosive than he came in. Matt_Grbac might have this one right.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Sure you never know what is going to happen

But I’ll take the word of 32 GMs, HC, and DC who have watched tape, scout and evaluate palyers decision. All players get more explosive as their bodies mature, but to say he is an NFL player or calling a guy a great pass rusher is more subjective then objective.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Matt's entitled to be a little over the top, here. Loyalty earns its rewards.

Looking at it from the “Where does this guy fit?” angle, I think he’s getting it right. But we’ll just see what 31 other GMs think, now that he’s unprotected. I can definitely see a 4-3 team giving him a look.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

everybody has favorites….but to say a guy is a great pass rusher when he has never sacked the QB is a little much. Just say I like this guy and think he could fit in another team. My thought about another team, was why didn’t another team running a 4-3 approach him? He was only on a one year contract. Makes me think he had no other offers.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks Mills

"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."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 4, 2011 6:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Haley said this in a pressed the week before we played the Packers

HALEY: "I’ve just seen everybody get better. Dion Gales, for instance, has had a couple real good days. He’s a guy we’ve invested a lot of time and work and coaching into, and there’s a reason for it. We think this guy has a chance; it’s just he’s got to do it on a consistent basis. You started to see some of that here through the last couple days.

"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."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 4, 2011 6:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah

I heard the press conference…and with all that they still didn’t keep him over Bair and Gordon…so it is what it is. If he is a NFL caliber player somebody will take him….Denver for instance who need 43 DT.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

It's all business

I’m no scout or GM obviously but I pride myself on being a pretty at picking out talent.

I never really seen him fitting in as a 34 DE. Whose job is to hold up blockers and stop the run. I always seen him as a pass rusher. I seen him get a sack in preseason before. He was a pass rusher in college. In my eyes he will be a prototypical 43 DT.

"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."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 4, 2011 9:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Well

some players games just do not translate to the next level. I DVR’d every game watched plays over and over. Gales didn’t jump off the screen. All teams scout each other and there are a lot of teams that need 43 DTs so if he has the potential somebody will take a chance. I think his best shot is Canada.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions

all you Mims-men must be SHOCKED he made it through waviers :)

to me, he seemed like a PS guy all the way

by stagdsp on Sep 4, 2011 4:06 PM CDT reply actions

I was shocked he made it

it’s good for us. If anyone ever tries to pick him or Bucth Lewis up off the PS we can just cut Becht and match the offer

BOOM!

by 808NaNz808 on Sep 4, 2011 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Nobody

would give up a roster spot for Mimms. He is too raw…Tackle spots are too important.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

especailly with a lot of OT's out there on the wire now

by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 4, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Pleadindg guilty upfront to being a USC homie, I start the chant ...

BUTCH! BUTCH! BUTCH! Screw Mims, lol. And Butch can play OG, too. ;+)

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

It's obvious what happened

Mims made it clear he wanted to be a Chief and no team wanted to risk the wrath of Mims by picking him up.

by bh13 on Sep 4, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm just thrilled that we're past the point where we're scouring the waiver wire looking for people we need to contribute in a meanigful way

Look at the teams that signed 5 or 6 players- Cincy, Carolina. Damn glad to not be in that mix anymore!

by MarylandChief on Sep 4, 2011 4:38 PM CDT reply actions

We need to be

I hope we pick up another G like Max Jean-Gilles.
Igor Olshanky would be nice too. If we are going to play MNF on Halloween, we need someone on the team named Igor!

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Why?

On the OL, where would we put him? Our 8th OL isn’t going to suit up on game days in any case….as for Igor…why again. We have 8 DL. Where would we put him. If there is an injury I want to see Bailey, Gordon, Bair, and Gilberry.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

If Hudson starts a C mid year, we will need another active G before the end of the year - IMO

Muir stated that normally they would carry 8 on the OL. so……………….

Igor was just a Halloween joke…………….

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions

That is a possibility

but I would want to give Lewis or Harris a shot. I think winning the division last year shouldn’t change the long term goal. We have to see if these guys can play. We were lucky to win 10 games last year. We are not a powerhouse team that needs a guy here or there like the Pats and SD. We are a young team building a solid foundation. We need to continue to build and not pick up the trash from other teams.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions

We need to protect our $15M/ yr QB.

We haven’t hit the BIG lines yet and he already has broken ribs.

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Money already spent.

I think Cassel’s making around $5 or $6 million annually, at this point in his contract.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Great Point!

He’s only making $5 or $6M so lets let him get hammered! Great Idea………

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions

We still have B Rich and Albert

He’s foooooooked!

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes ...

Haley’s version of an O-line is the same as the Pack, apparently. And I don’t like it, personally. But I’m biased in still believing you have to have Ft. Knox for an O-line … I don’t care what kind of O you’re running. McCarthy is going to eff around with his smallish ZBS O-line and cut Rodgers career short with concussions, or other injuries.

Matty doesn’t have the ability to slide around the pocket like Rodger dodger either, let alone the quick decision making abilities and pin point accuracy.

Yeah, tell me all you want we’re a run first team, and building a quick hitting perimeter passing game to attack the flanks … with the dump off option to Dex while they’re distracted with Haley’s flanking maneuvers. I still believe in a big castle to protect the QB.

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions

That's why

we need an OL next year of

Gaither/Albert/Hudson/Asamoah/Any RT not named B Rich.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

All I can say is I hope Asamoah is going to be one strong AND agile mean, nasty mofo ...

Hudson is going to become the next “Wiegmann in his prime” Center by next season at the latest. And, yeah … grab some high round OT in the draft next season. Sheeeshhhhh! (biting fingernails)

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions

yes yes and F'ck yes

That’s the line I wanted this year!

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Good thing about Husdson

is that he will be a bigger then Weigs. I’m happy with our draft, but I did want Carimi as our RT…I’m ok with Albert this year, but we will never be a dominating line with an average LT. I like what I have seen of Asamoah so far…he has a big challenge in week 2 vs. Suh.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions

how about Mike Goff, converted to RT?!

CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal

by kabrink on Sep 4, 2011 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Rudy Niswanger is available again ...

RUDY! RUDY! RUDY!

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Matt Cassel

Nick wright is tweeting Matt has a cracked rib!!

by albuquerquechiefsfan on Sep 4, 2011 4:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

You have got to be freaking kidding me.

Can you play through that?

by bossmanham on Sep 4, 2011 4:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah a lot of QBs have

Some play with broken ribs.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Well

Brady played for weeks last year with 3 broken ribs supposedly. I guess it just depends on the extent of the injury.

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by Face Painter on Sep 4, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

if he has cracked ribs, he has a face of stone.

No wincing or hitch in his giddy-up.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions

What game did you watch?

Old Stoneface just before the cracked ribs

Old Stoneface trying to get up after his ribs are cracked

by grid_iron on Sep 4, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

"Hey ... uuhh ... guys ...

I think … I need to … go to … the hos …hospit …al … and have … my … my … rup … ruptur … squashed … gall … bladd … bladder … taken … cut out … be back … to … tomor … mor .. row. Has any … one … seen … my … my wife?"

Bet Matty was glad it was just a cracked rib. (wipes forehead)

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by LocoLoboChico on Sep 4, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Steve DeBerg says, "I don't see why not."

CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal

by kabrink on Sep 4, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Where do you see this?

I couldn’t find it on Wright’s Twitter page.

I believe in the Chiefs' Way. Someday, we will set the standard for how to be a championship team!

by Face Painter on Sep 4, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Allen Bailey should take TJax spot

if TJax can’t cut it. (Which I think he won’t) I was really impressed with Bailey in the preseason. His size was shocking. I did not know he was that big. And the speed and power on that big frame was astonishing. I recall him driving his blocker clear to the QB. With a single man blocking him, Bailey should be a force. I fear that TJax was a waste of a pick and I think Pioli feels the same way.

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 4:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Bailey next to Jackson inside in the nickel is a real pocket-crusher, all right.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions

i don't understand all the TJax hate

I remember last year he didn’t do all that well in the preseason. and then, he was straight up blowing up the Charger’s line on Monday night before he was injured. I think he comes back and is a beast again.

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by TDubb on Sep 6, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm amazed at the "Studie sucks" meme

Since there’s very little evidence that he does.

by bossmanham on Sep 4, 2011 4:47 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

He doens't suck at Special Teams

but he isn’t a starting quality OLB. The legend of STudie was built off one game in 2009. Other then that game, he has done nothing.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Studie is also a terrific pass coverage guy

I don’t think Studie should start but there is definitely room for him on this team. With Houston and Hali, our OLBs lack pass coverage skills. Studie would be a great 3rd and medium OLB. Someone that’s competent enough at run stopping and pass RUSHING and excels at pass coverage. I also believe that he can improve his game and become the complete package. But as of right now Houston needs to be the man holding the right side. And when Hali is on the right (cuz Romeo loves moving him around) Sheff on the left. This is how we need to run our OLBs.

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 5:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Nobody

on the Chiefs was terrific in pass coverage on 3rd downs last year. I want Houston in 3rd downs…STudie competent at stopping the run and rushing? Did you watch the preseason? He couldn’t contain the outside or shed blockers…he doesn’t have the speed to get to the QB. I bet if you looked at his stats, then take out the Pitt game, his stats look horrible. I don’t think he will improve cuz he didn’t do it last year, and he certainly didn’t turn any heads in the preseason. In any case, I’m not sure how he gets the reps to improve cuz Houston and Sheff are so far above him and they haven’t even played a full season….oh and Houston is stout against the run…led the SEC in TFLs…he’s an every down machine.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Studie had a nice pass defensed against #30 for the Packers.

But he is what he is. I think the upfield threat is much greater with Houston, there, and that is a more decisive threat.

would of ≠ would've

by hmills110 on Sep 4, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Exactly

one nice play in one game…and Houston had how many sacks? Pressures? Tackles?…it wasn’t even close. I know Haley will start STudie, but he can’t keep Houston off the field.

by AZDiamond75 on Sep 4, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions

i agree with you

There is a place for Studie on the team. He would be competent at run stopping on medium yardage situations where a draw is likely what the run call would be. That’s what I meant. And to give up on him now as far as him getting better would be a mistake imo. Not everyone on the team can be a stud. There isn’t enough room in the cap. So as a backup, I don’t think you can get much better. Its gonna piss me off Haley starting Studie. Houston is just too much so I hope it won’t take him long. Houston has caused me to completely forget we drafted Jon Baldwin.

by CalCapone on Sep 4, 2011 6:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/110464700298440704

by albuquerquechiefsfan on Sep 4, 2011 4:58 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

News Matt Cassel

Matt Cassel suffered a cracked rib in the Chiefs final preseason game.

by Arrowhead816 on Sep 4, 2011 4:58 PM CDT reply actions

Cracked rib

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/110464294902169600

by albuquerquechiefsfan on Sep 4, 2011 4:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Cracked rib

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/110464294902169600

by albuquerquechiefsfan on Sep 4, 2011 4:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Glad to see Horne and Lawrence made the squad

Sad that Tucker is no longer a Chief. I hope things work out for him and the other players who are no longer with the team.

I imagine Pioli and Co. are having a ball sifting through all the players cut from other teams.

by tidnes2ko on Sep 4, 2011 5:20 PM CDT reply actions

Well...well...look at that!

A practice squad made up of players from the pre-season roster. I guess our talent level has improved, that we’re not signing a bunch of players we have no idea about from other teams.

Jared Allen, Culinary Acadamy

by aPacificChief on Sep 4, 2011 7:41 PM CDT reply actions