Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart Comparison

by Joel Thorman on Jan 18, 2012 12:56 PM CST

We tracked the Kansas City Chiefs depth chart every week during the season and while it was usually the most boring post of the week I knew it would eventually come in handy. We've got a pretty cool look (I think, anyway) at the Chiefs roster taking a position-by-position comparison of the Week 1 depth chart vs. the Week 17 depth chart.

A few notes on what we found:

There are 27 positions listed (including special teams). 16 of them were the same in Week 17 as they were in Week 1.
Four spots on the offensive line -- left guard, center, right guard, right tackle -- were the same.
Three of the four linebacker spots stayed the same. Justin Houston moved ahead of Andy Studebaker during the season.
The quarterback, running back and safety depth chart comparisons are terrifying. Consider this your warning.

Check it out after the jump. And there's of course the caveat that the depth chart didn't determine actual playing time, and some of these guys missed games so they were replaced at times throughout the season.

Note: First line is entering Week 1. Second line is entering Week 17.

OFFENSE

WR: Steve Breaston, Jerheme Urban, Jonathan Baldwin
WR: Steve Breaston, Jonathan Baldwin, Jerheme Urban, Jeremy Horne

LT: Branden Albert, Jared Gaither
LT: Branden Albert, David Mims

LG: Ryan Lilja, Rodney Hudson
LG: Ryan Lilja, Rodney Hudson

C: Casey Wiegmann, Rodney Hudson
C: Casey Wiegmann, Rodney Hudson

RG: Jon Asamoah, Rodney Hudson
RG: Jon Asamoah, Rodney Hudson

RT: Barry Richardson, Steve Maneri
RT: Barry Richardson, Steve Maneri

TE: Leonard Pope, Jake O'Connell
TE: Leonard Pope, Anthony Becht, Jake O'Connell

WR: Dwayne Bowe, Terrance Copper, Keary Colbert
WR: Dwayne Bowe, Terrance Copper

QB: Matt Cassel, Tyler Palko, Ricky Stanzi
QB: Kyle Orton, Ricky Stanzi, Tyler Palko

FB: Le'Ron McClain, Jackie Battle
FB: Le'Ron McClain, Jackie Battle

RB: Thomas Jones, Jamaal Charles, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle
RB: Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle

DEFENSE

LDE: Tyson Jackson, Allen Bailey, Amon Gordon
LDE: Tyson Jackson, Allen Bailey, Amon Gordon

NT: Kelly Gregg, Jerrell Powe, Amon Gordon
NT: Kelly Gregg, Amon Gordon, Jerrell Powe

RDE: Glenn Dorsey, Wallace Gilberry, Brandon Bair
RDE: Glenn Dorsey, Wallace Gilberry, Brandon Bair

LOLB: Andy Studebaker, Cameron Sheffield, Justin Houston
LOLB: Justin Houston, Andy Studebaker

LILB: Jovan Belcher, Demorrio Williams
LILB: Jovan Belcher, Demorrio Williams

RILB: Derrick Johnson, Demorrio Williams, Cory Greenwood
RILB: Derrick Johnson, Demorrio Williams, Cory Greenwood

ROLB: Tamba Hali, Cameron Sheffield
ROLB: Tamba Hali, Cameron Sheffield

LCB: Brandon Flowers, Travis Daniels
LCB: Brandon Flowers, Travis Daniels

RCB: Brandon Carr, Javier Arenas, Jalil Brown
RCB: Brandon Carr, Javier Arenas, Jalil Brown

SS: Eric Berry, Jon McGraw, Donald Washington
SS: Jon McGraw, Reshard Langford, Donald Washington

FS: Kendrick Lewis, Sabby PIscitelli
FS: Kendrick Lewis, Sabby PIscitelli

SPECIAL TEAMS

P: Dustin Colquitt, Ryan Succop
P: Dustin Colquitt, Ryan Succop

K: Ryan Succop
K: Ryan Succop

LS: Thomas Gafford
LS: Thomas Gafford

PR: Dexter McCluster, Steve Breaston, Jerheme Urban
PR: Javier Arenas, Dexter McCluster

KR: Javier Arenas, Dexter McCluster, Steve Breaston
KR: Javier Arenas, Dexter McCluster

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by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:03 PM CST reply actions

The flying Piscatelli Bros.

That should be the name for our team this season.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 18, 2012 1:04 PM CST reply actions

What happened

to all the AP fans who holding out for Cameron Sheffield’s emergence prior to drafting Houston? That was cute while it lasted

#82 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 18, 2012 1:04 PM CST reply actions

watch him go to the chargers can become their best pass rusher

like how gaither became their best LT

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:05 PM CST up reply actions

So over it

So our second string LT was good enough to start for the Chargers? How is this a bad reflection on us? Yes, I know B Rich blew balls but exactly how many games has Gaither played at RT?

#82 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 18, 2012 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

he join the chargers

protected rivers long enough
and they had their late season surge

if he was there earlier, the chargers would be in the playoffs

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:09 PM CST up reply actions

So Gaither

would have blocked Seymour?

#82 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

hell yea

better than brich

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

hell a tree could have blocked seymour better than brich ever could

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

I was thinking a snowman

Would improve our right tackle position. Also, it could be taken with a late round pick… Or just built by the team

by TheDudeAbides007 on Jan 18, 2012 3:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs

So, if Gaither was in San Diego earlier,

he would have blocked Richard Seymour as a Chief? Not sure you can have it both ways. Seymour blocked two field goals in week 16, and Gaither could have done nothing about it.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

i was saying that if the chiefs kep gaither, he would have prevented seymour from blocking

compared to brich who let him through

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions

Doesn't BRich play RT?

Seymour was lined up on the other side.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions

Dude the point is that Gaither never got a shot here.

We cut him, San Diego jumped all over him, he started immediately for them and dominated. I mean dominated.

Our tackles are questionable and the “depth” along the whole O-line is appalling. Cutting Gaither was a ridiculously stupid move and there’s really no way around it.

by bamachief5558 on Jan 18, 2012 4:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

No, he didn't dominate.

He played better than their backup LT, who was subbing for the injured starter. What I saw of him, they couldn’t run to his side. SD jumped on him because they had an injury hole, but he was far from being in demand before the season started and Pioli signed him. Would not surprise me if he’s cut when SD has their starters back.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Jan 18, 2012 5:29 PM CST up reply actions

Dude

Maybe not run blocking, but the guy was lights out in pass protection. I mean I saw it lol I’m not gonna argue about it. I watched him stonewall I blitzing Ray Lewis and force him to the ground. Barry Richardson couldn’t do that, so I don’t really understand how any reasonable Chiefs fan could say cutting Gaither wasn’t a bad move.

by bamachief5558 on Jan 18, 2012 8:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Ha, I didn't say it wasn't a bad move...

But you made it sound like Gaither turned into the best tackle in the world, and he didn’t. But yeah, I wish we hadn’t cut him.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Jan 19, 2012 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

The real hurt was

the Chiefs letting Waters go. NE scooped him up and moved him to RG, where he was an immediate upgrade to their line.

by David Winton on Jan 18, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

I watch Waters every time I watch the Pats play.

I personally believe he’s the weakest link on their entire O-Line. I respect the guy, but most of us knew when he was here that he was declining sharply, and nothing changed about that.

I’ve got no problems infusing the young blood and letting Waters contend for a championship.

by bamachief5558 on Jan 18, 2012 8:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

David Mims is the reason Gaither was released

Look, Gaither was in camp from almost the very start. He was in for all the pre-season games, and 11 regular season games with multiple practices in between games. The Chiefs cut him for one reason and one reason only: to protect David Mims. Plain and simple. David Mims is the future, Gaither was not. Nothing personal, just business.

by Big Daddy Booster on Jan 19, 2012 6:01 AM CST up reply actions

I'm not entirely sure

anyone is really trying to block Seymour here:

LG appears to be on the ground, LT is engaged, and Seymour doesn’t have a hand on him.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

look at the 2nd blocked FG

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

I thought the was the second one... my bad.

Having a hard time getting a good view of the other one.

But if this is it it looks like B-Rich is on the ground, Pope falling, and Hudson underneath Seymour. Good call.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

isn't that Maneri under Seymour?

Hudson is standing up in the middle

by stagdsp on Jan 18, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

yep, looks like 68

and 61 turning back wondering what the hell happened.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

the first picture talks about what the Chiefs mentioned

they had that bunch formation that made it tough to block them all

by stagdsp on Jan 18, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

Maneri got knocked on his ass both times.

BRich plays LT on field goals and Albert moves to the right side because that’s the holder’s blind side.

The problem was that we had our lightest and newest tackle (Maneri) lined up on the inside over Seymour on both tries.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Jan 18, 2012 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

And it appears that TJ is playing RT.

So, of course, we need to move TJ to his natural position of Right Tackle.

"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute

by severn58 on Jan 18, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions

I didn't know players had natural positions

are they wild beasts or something?

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

*who were

#82 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 18, 2012 1:06 PM CST up reply actions

give the Guy time

by LHO on Jan 18, 2012 1:50 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

crouching tiger hidden piscatelli

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:09 PM CST reply actions

Too bad

The depth chart never meant anything or this post may actually have some relevance.

How long should you try? Until.
- Jim Rohn

by Matt_Grbac on Jan 18, 2012 1:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Piscatelli should've just laid his feet

right into the head of Johnson for his hit on Berry.

Big Gulps EH????? All right.....Welp....See Ya Later!

by XtaC69Chief on Jan 18, 2012 1:13 PM CST reply actions

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

Protect those knees, Sabby.

When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick

by Brsrkr on Jan 18, 2012 1:17 PM CST reply actions

Piscatelli, from the top rope...

Aw yeah, it’s the infamous Guido Drop!

"saints_chiefsfan1979 is a genius" - yes, I lost a bet.

by Tomahawk29 on Jan 18, 2012 1:21 PM CST reply actions

Piscatelli will be our best saftey next year....

I hear he signed on with “mouth of the south” Jimmy Heart

"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."

by Brian Harris on Jan 18, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions

Frank Reich and Pete Metzalaars

Both fired in Indy.

Let’s get them…maybe some of that Bills SB magic will rub off on us. But our ending will be a lot different this time around.

How long should you try? Until.
- Jim Rohn

by Matt_Grbac on Jan 18, 2012 1:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions

btw anybody read that article on the right side discussing the phone scandel?

one question: Is haley a jew?

by Chiefshero on Jan 18, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions

I'm sorry?

one question: Is haley a jew?

"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute

by severn58 on Jan 18, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

sb nation was talking about arrowhead being full of nazis

since haley was being persecuted, I was making fun of the article

by Chiefshero on Jan 19, 2012 12:18 AM CST up reply actions

Haha what a random question to ask.

by craig in calgary on Jan 18, 2012 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

oh boy

do you have a follow up question to put that first one into some kind of context?

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions

Haley is Matisyahu's 2nd cousin...

First of all, you throwin' too many big words at me, and because I don't understand them, I'm gonna take 'em as disrespect...

Charter Member of Chief Fans for Neck Beards...Viva La Orton

by SFLChief on Jan 18, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions

What?

Phone scandal?!

"saints_chiefsfan1979 is a genius" - yes, I lost a bet.

by Tomahawk29 on Jan 18, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions

The difference between starters and depth:

Stuntman1429 Its Jan.18 and women r sunbathing at the pool in the neighborhood. I must b in fla. Beautiful weather in the winter.

Michaelngersoll Just took a dresser apart, lugged said-dresser up the stairs into my room, then reassembled aforementioned dresser…sweaty

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Jan 18, 2012 2:26 PM CST reply actions

more like the difference between the #5 overall pick

and training camp fodder

D-Bowe says: "THAT'S MY BIKE, PUNK!!!!"

by reedeasy on Jan 18, 2012 2:29 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

Pretty much

Providing COLOR commentary for Arrowhead Pride! AKA The Picture Diva!
"To be good is to be forgotten. I'm going to be so bad I'll always be remembered."-Theda Bara, silent film vixen

by LadyChief on Jan 18, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

Rob Lowe on twitter hearing Peyton Manning

Is RETIRING! he himself said he hopes he’s wrong. This appears to be a rumor but interesting at that.

by jcrunninwild on Jan 18, 2012 2:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Yep "his people" say it'll happen today.

Move over Schefter for Rob Lowe…who am I kidding.

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Jan 18, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions

Ya think?

sportsguy33 Bill Simmons
Today, Rob Lowe announced Peyton Manning’s retirement and Mark Wahlberg announced he could have stopped 9/11. Your move, Liam Neeson.

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 18, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Brett Farve retire?

Or is it an actual retirement? Either way F@<% the colts

by TheDudeAbides007 on Jan 18, 2012 3:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

all I can say is.

This picture is my new wallpaper.

"The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph"

Eric Berry counted to infinity -- twice.

Twitter: @Mr_Hoosier

by SwimCoach on Jan 18, 2012 7:29 PM CST reply actions

I can't wait to see David Mims in live action this season.

Given this kid had his first full year of true coaching, will have the OTA’s to further refine his blocking techniques, and some valuable playing time, David Mims will be a star in the league for years to come. Size, speed, strength, intelligence, did I say size? Go Mims

by Big Daddy Booster on Jan 19, 2012 6:05 AM CST reply actions