Calichief 3,016 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Our secondary is going to be flat out sick. I forgot we added branch Parker Abdullah Branch Berry Smith Peters Fleming .... And more wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhataLerror 370 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 It is an awful nice-looking squad if all of them are in football shape and can stay healthy through the pre-season. The depth is good. Also, these players aren't merely the same kind of players with varying degrees of competence. There's a lot of utility here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 We have four nasty safeties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We are deep in most every position this year. Hey, at least we're not the Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 http://www.kcchiefs.com/media-center/videos/Top-Plays-Tyvon-Branch-One-Handed-INT-in-End-Zone/dcf9a9f2-2fec-41f0-bc0f-edbbc756de71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We always worry about rookies getting experience before they become effective. But the Chiefs inserted Flowers and Carr from the beginning IIRC, and they didn't get owned that much. Peters and even Nelson could add a lot from the beginning and will grow up fast while Smith is on suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I see some potential for last minute trades for 2016 draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We always worry about rookies getting experience before they become effective. But the Chiefs inserted Flowers and Carr from the beginning IIRC, and they didn't get owned that much. Peters and even Nelson could add a lot from the beginning and will grow up fast while Smith is on suspension. Lol you must not remember Carr sucking as a rookie and it being capped off with Steve Smith trucking him like a bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Lol you must not remember Carr sucking as a rookie and it being capped off with Steve Smith trucking him like a bitch He played very well from the start. Guys get owned sometimes. There is 16 games, not just one. Seriously dude, Steve Smith? He has owned Pro Bowlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The secondary seems to be better this year than in past years of memory. Sean Smith is a top ten cornerback. Gaines started very slow, but picked up the game quicker than I though possible. He started the year as maybe in the top 100 corners, but ended closer to mid level for second corners on a team. I would rate him around 50 overall at the end of the year. If his progress continues, he could be a top thirty corner this year. Marcus Peters is being bragged on early. My issue with him (other than the short temper) is his speed. I think that will continue to plague him. Most top corners have 4.4 to low 4.5 speed. Richard Sherman and Brent Grimes are examples of players who have succeeded despite slower times. Peters need great anticipation, and to learn to swivel his hips quickly in order to keep up with the speedier receivers. I fully expect him to be burnt a lot this year. How he reacts is what will matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 From Peters' pro day: "Peters didn't endeavor to improve on the 4.53 40-yard dash he ran at the combine, focusing on cornerback drills led by coaches from the Saints' and Steelers' staffs. He exhibited a crazy-good backpedal (Peters runs as quickly backward as some players do forward) and he was very flexible when turning his hips to cover. Perhaps the most startling aspect of Peters' skill set is his closing speed, which shows up on tape and which was even more readily apparent a few feet away in person." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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