jetlord 10,209 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Reports are that Rankin was released today. Two years ago, I had hopes he would become at least part of the O-line as a solid back up. Guess the numbers caught up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 You know he really impressed early with his tenacity and toughness. I thought he’d stick around a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCWEST 1,238 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Did not attend any activities including mini camp? Chiefs waived LG Martinas Rankin. Rankin was waived to make room on the roster for Darrius Shepherd. He only appeared in one game last year, starting at left tackle in a Week 17 game that saw a handful of Kansas City's starters resting for the playoffs. Rankin played the left guard position for Kansas City in 2019. He began the 2020 season on the PUP list and was frequently kept off the gameday roster even when healthy. Rankin wasn't going to start for the Chiefs this year but could have been a viable backup at tackle. However, he did not appear at OTAs or mandatory minicamp. If he clears waivers, Rankins will be a solid option at tackle or guard for a team in need of offensive line depth and versatility. oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes4six! 968 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 That’s shitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 That's unfortunate. Especially considering Wylie is still on the team Iluvhouse24 and azchief21 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Palangi said: That's unfortunate. Especially considering Wylie is still on the team Maybe Wylie has a little trade value and Rankin didn't. Maybe until the Chiefs are assured that Long will play this fall, Wylie is a possible backup. By my count, there are still about 14 O-linemen in the roster. Four or five more will be cut. Palangi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 56 minutes ago, jetlord said: Maybe Wylie has a little trade value and Rankin didn't. Maybe until the Chiefs are assured that Long will play this fall, Wylie is a possible backup. By my count, there are still about 14 O-linemen in the roster. Four or five more will be cut. Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Wylie is one of those guys you keep around as long as you can just for the familiarity with the system and the starting experience. If we end up dealing with a bunch of injuries by the end of TC I'm pretty sure Wylie will look like an attractive option for the staff. Also if there are no injuries he could bring in a conditional 7th or a player like Ward if some team is in dire need by the TC. AFCWEST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto 723 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 All this talk about Rankin and Wylie makes we wanna throw up. Blllaaaaaaahhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, Balto said: All this talk about Rankin and Wylie makes we wanna throw up. Blllaaaaaaahhhh The Chiefs have top tier LT and LG. They brought in a new starting OC. They have replacements at RG and RT when they get experience. Fisher is gone. You should be doing a happy dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto 723 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 59 minutes ago, jetlord said: The Chiefs have top tier LT and LG. They brought in a new starting OC. They have replacements at RG and RT when they get experience. Fisher is gone. You should be doing a happy dance. Oh I’m as happy as a puppy with two peters Just really never wanna see Rankin and Wylie again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 If you can't get on the field with 4 starters out, there is no room for you in this 2021 group. I also saw the Raiders signed Darron Lee. Power shift in the AFC West? Honestly it seems most of the moves this time of year are guys that probably won't make the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Why did Rankin not show up at the OTA's? w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, West said: Why did Rankin not show up at the OTA's? w We only really know he wasn't out there the 3 days media were allowed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks Xen....I would not think he saw his job as "secure"....maybe he had family things to deal with? w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, West said: Why did Rankin not show up at the OTA's? w Might ask the same thing about Armani Watt. He supposedly missed all of the OTAs and his job isn't very secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, West said: Thanks Xen....I would not think he saw his job as "secure"....maybe he had family things to deal with? w I guess he could have skipped voluntary part of OTAs. Thats dangerous though as Mahomes and HB had nearly all the guys present, where most teams were not running nearly as high of a % of players showing up after the union tried to get players not to go. More likely he was hurt again? He does seem to miss a lot of time on the injury list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 We should get answers as this moves along....KC is a player lead team with Mahomes and Honey Badger... I would think that if the superstars are on the field working - all players would make it a priority. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 He wasn't making the final 53 anyways. Brown, Thuney, Creed, Long, Niang, Remmers, Blythe, LDT, & Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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