kcchief4lif 910 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly cut cornerback KeiVarae Russell. This is shocking because Russell was the 74th overall pick in this year’s draft. A third round pick has already been cut. Rand Getlin of NFL Network is reporting this news. Follow Rand Getlin ✔@Rand_Getlin I'm told the #Chiefs have released defensive back KeiVarae Russell. Special teams numbers game. Super talented player. Likely to be claimed. 9:14 AM - 14 Sep 2016 5353 Retweets 2020 likes Russell was inactive in the Chiefs first game. He had obviously been passed on the depth chart by others like sixth round pick DJ White. Even if this were a redshirt year, I’m stunned the Chiefs have cut him. I can’t remember a third round pick being cut this early. This marks the second draft pick from 2016 not to make it. Fifth round pick Kevin Hogan was cut as well and signed with the Browns practice squad. What in the heck happened here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 With this roster spot, 6 million from Houston, and the money we got from Streater being cut plus the other restructure we did right before the season, could we be getting anybody or stashing it for next year? Poe or other extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Uh. This is insane. What the hell happened? This is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 DJ White overtook Russell. Russell was thought to be a 2nd or 3rd round pick by experts. He performed well at the Indy combine. There was a question about his health after he suffered a broken leg. http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14195072/keivarae-russell-cj-prosise-notre-dame-fighting-irish-injured-win-boston-college-eagles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The speculation is with this move and restructuring of Houstons contract that the Chiefs are freeing up cap space to make a big move like trading for and signing a CB like Joe Haden from the Browns. Last weeks game was an abomination for the first half on defense. Losing Sean Smith was so huge and it was obvious last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 They have seen Russell through OTAs, TC, pre-season, and one more week. Give the front office credit for admitting a mistake and moving on. Too often we have seen the Chiefs hang on to early draft picks that waste cap space and a roster spot and just never work out. If Russell becomes a starter for another team later on, then so be it. The coaches here obviously didn't see a place for him because it would be natural to be biased towards one's third round pick. There could also be some behind the scenes problem that we'll never learn about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsy 1,137 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just weird. Maybe there is something bigger in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The speculation is with this move and restructuring of Houstons contract that the Chiefs are freeing up cap space to make a big move like trading for and signing a CB like Joe Haden from the Browns. Last weeks game was an abomination for the first half on defense. Losing Sean Smith was so huge and it was obvious last week. I'd rather see a replacement for Zombo. Gaines didn't play all that badly and he'll get better with experience and conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Definitely. A pass rush makes a young secondary much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Keenan Lewis was signed to a 5 year contract in New Orleans for $26.3 M in 2013. November 2015 was placed on IR for a hip injury and had surgery. He appeared on their PUP list to start the preseason. August 3rd, he was activated, and practiced once. He was released on August 19. Keenan Lewis may be healthy now. It is likely he was rushed to return too soon. New Orleans also was in a bind trying to work out a contract extension with Drew Brees. Releasing Lewis enabled New Orleans to make room for Brees' extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I tweeted to Herbie Teope about Lewis. Teope used to cover the Chiefs, and now covers the Saints. It will be interesting to get his take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLchief 3,126 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm thinking pass rush help. Oh, and I'm not sure if anyone saw Sean Smith getting completely worked over by Brandon Cooks on Sunday, but it was not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 http://www.profootballrumors.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Sean Smith has been benched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 By the end of the year, Gaines will have contributed more for his team than Sean Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Philip Gaines is the best cb on the team right now. He may not get the accolades, but he doesn't get routinely burned either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The speculation is with this move and restructuring of Houstons contract that the Chiefs are freeing up cap space to make a big move like trading for and signing a CB like Joe Haden from the Browns. Last weeks game was an abomination for the first half on defense. Losing Sean Smith was so huge and it was obvious last week.Smith was good. He got roasted on Sunday. It is more a missing pass rush and Abdullah was a big part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Philip Gaines is the best cb on the team right now. He may not get the accolades, but he doesn't get routinely burned either. Um, one game eraser. He also didn't have Keenan Allen right? I'll take peters for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 well there's a wasted 3rd pick..better improve pretty significantly to justify that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I think it is Zombo replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I think it is Zombo replacement. I may be mistaken but it seemed I heard Zombo's name more than any other Defensive players in regard to tackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The speculation is with this move and restructuring of Houstons contract that the Chiefs are freeing up cap space to make a big move like trading for and signing a CB like Joe Haden from the Browns. Last weeks game was an abomination for the first half on defense. Losing Sean Smith was so huge and it was obvious last week. Unless another team claims him on the waivers, this move costs the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I may be mistaken but it seemed I heard Zombo's name more than any other Defensive players in regard to tackles March had nine tackles. Zombo had six, I think, but the rest of his play did not look good. Those were the two best tackling totals for the Chiefs LBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The Bengals claimed him, watch him become a Pro Bowler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gochiefsgo 380 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We are not being told what really happened with this. You don't abandon a third round pick that quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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