Mloe68 1,521 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I don't see them exposing McKenzie to PS as he does. Or keeping 7 WRs and Tremon Smith. And Andy said yesterday he won't put Matt Moore on the active roster until he knows the playbook. By Nate Taylor Aug 28, 2019 7 Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Matt Moore Analysis: Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP, went 14-for-19 for 203 passing yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions against the 49ers on Saturday. But the most important statistic is that he wasn’t sacked. Practice-squad consideration: Reid must decide between Litton and Shurmur after Thursday’s exhibition. Running backs Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson, Darrel Williams, Tremon Smith Analysis: The biggest change from a week ago is that Thompson appears to be Damien Williams’ primary backup. Thompson might not play against the Packers. If that happens, the Chiefs should give most of the snaps to Darrel Williams and Smith, who is still learning the position. Veteran Carlos Hyde could be in uniform against the Packers as merely an emergency option. Fullback Anthony Sherman Analysis: Sherman will do the offense’s dirty work and catch passes from Mahomes. As we get closer to the season, it appears Sherman could be a secondary tight end for Reid, a role he played well the first few weeks of last season. In practice earlier this week, Sherman caught a long pass from Mahomes against backup safety Jordan Lucas. Tight ends Travis Kelce, Blake Bell, Deon Yelder* Analysis: This is the correct group with which to enter the regular season after the Chiefs were unsure who would be Kelce’s backup at the start of training camp. Bell has adjusted to Reid’s complex offense well and Yelder has intriguing potential, even if he might not be ready for the start of the regular season because of a sprained ankle he suffered two weeks ago. Practice-squad consideration: John Lovett, the former Princeton quarterback, will miss the remainder of the season after the Chiefs placed him on the injured-reserve list as he rehabs his right shoulder. Nick Keizer has performed well enough to make the Chiefs’ practice squad. Receivers Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman, De’Anthony Thomas, Cody Thompson, Byron Pringle Analysis: The Chiefs are so talented at the position that it might be wise for Reid to keep seven receivers, which is a rarity for a 53-man roster. But the Chiefs will pass the ball a lot this season, and special teams coordinator Dave Toub can use each player in some capacity. Thompson’s route running from the slot is valuable, Pringle performed well last week and is another option for kickoff returner, and Thomas showed his special teams impact on the opening kickoff last week by recording a tackle. Practice-squad considerations: Receiver Gehrig Dieter, who will miss the preseason finale because of back spasms, appears to be getting healthier, as he went through a few individual drills at the beginning of Monday’s practice. Offensive linemen Mitchell Schwartz, Eric Fisher, Austin Reiter, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Andrew Wylie, Cam Erving, Jeff Allen, Nick Allegretti Analysis: Beyond the projected starters, Allen, Erving and Allegretti have the versatility to play multiple positions if needed in case of an injury. Allegretti should play plenty of snaps against the Packers. Practice-squad consideration: Kahlil McKenzie needs more time to develop under assistant Andy Heck. Tackle Ryan Hunter is another strong candidate to remain with the Chiefs as part of the practice squad. Defensive linemen Frank Clark, Chris Jones, Alex Okafor, Derrick Nnadi, Emmanuel Ogbah, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Khalen Saunders, Xavier Williams, Breeland Speaks* Analysis: The position stays the same from our last 53-man roster projection. The one difference is that Speaks, who had surgery on Tuesday to repair the medial collateral ligament sprain and a meniscus injury in his right knee, needs to stay on the active roster to be eligible to return later in the season after the team places him on the injured-reserve list. Practice-squad considerations: Joey Ivie, who spent last season on the practice squad, has had strong performances the past two weeks against the 49ers and the Steelers. Another impressive game against the Packers might be enough for him to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. As for the practice squad, the team will likely keep Tim Ward, who missed all four preseason games because of a knee injury. Linebackers Anthony Hitchens, Reggie Ragland, Damien Wilson, Darron Lee, Ben Niemann, Dorian O’Daniel Analysis: Hitchens and Wilson were strong performers last week against the 49ers, and it’s clear their chemistry as former teammates on the Dallas Cowboys is starting to translate with the Chiefs. Niemann continues to be a strong performer on defense and on special teams. Lee appears to be building a role for him to be on the field on third downs. Practice-squad consideration: Rob McCray should be the top consideration among the younger linebackers. Cornerbacks Kendall Fuller, Bashaud Breeland, Charvarius Ward, Morris Claiborne*, Mark Fields, Herb Miller Analysis: Claiborne, who will serve a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, should play the most snaps in Thursday’s exhibition. Four days after the game, Claiborne won’t be allowed to be in the Chiefs’ facility. Miller, Field and Rashad Fenton might be competing for only one roster spot if defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo wants to add another defensive lineman after Speaks’ surgery. Practice-squad consideration: Fenton, a rookie the Chiefs selected in the sixth round, is a solid player worth developing. Safeties Tyrann Mathieu, Juan Thornhill, Daniel Sorensen, Jordan Lucas, Armani Watts Analysis: This position group stays the same, too. The Chiefs probably don’t need to see Thornhill in the preseason finale. Spagnuolo has been coy as to who will be the starting safety next to Mathieu, as Thornhill and Sorensen split the first-team repetitions this week in practice. Specialists Harrison Butker (kicker), Dustin Colquitt (punter), James Winchester (long snapper) Analysis: All three players have performed well in camp and in the preseason. It’s possible that Reid will want Butker to get one final long field-goal attempt in Thursday’s exhibition to help prepare him for the regular-season opener. Practice-squad consideration: Undrafted rookie punter Jack Fox has shown the Chiefs that they should continue to invest in his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I am in the same place you are. Well Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,208 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I saw this on The Athletic yesterday and agree with Mloe. It just doesn't seem reasonable to keep seven WRs plus T. Smith. McKenzie will probably be given another year to get it. TBH, I"d like to see Ivie ahead of X. Williams because Ivie won't last on the PS. If the Chiefs keep T. Smith, what is DAT's role other than as a gunner on kicks? It's also likely that Veach will do some shopping after the other team's cuts. There could be a few teams releasing back up TEs and maybe even a vet CB to fill in until Claiborne is up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Daniel Sorensen has a case of the Kendrick Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Fields probably played himself off the roster completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, liquidfriend said: Fields probably played himself off the roster completely What happened I missed the part where he did something that irritated Andy Reid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, Lamardirts said: What happened I missed the part where he did something that irritated Andy Reid Lots of penalties and plays given up. Had an absolute awful night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 hours ago, liquidfriend said: Lots of penalties and plays given up. Had an absolute awful night. The Marcus Peters school of tackling exhibition.on the QB was a nice blast from the past though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Chiefs led the nfl preseason in tackling % that translates that is a good sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Good Stat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I really can’t see Smith making it. It’s really tight for the last CB position but whoever wins it will likely have a short lived locker spot. I doubt we stand pat at CB. DOD has shown me nothing. I would rather keep Attaochu. I like Ivey but hard to see him unseating anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,208 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 hours ago, DieHard said: I really can’t see Smith making it. It’s really tight for the last CB position but whoever wins it will likely have a short lived locker spot. I doubt we stand pat at CB. DOD has shown me nothing. I would rather keep Attaochu. I like Ivey but hard to see him unseating anyone. I like Ivie as well. Maybe the Chiefs could keep him on the roster and move him to the PS after the dust settles or he could be kept until Speaks returns then go to the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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