Vonschnitz 130 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd like to see everyone's opinion on what our greatest vulnerabilities are on the team at present. Two things that jump out at me are: 1) No clear solid #2 CB. 2) Insufficient depth at LT I think we may have the answer to the first question already on the roster, but not certain. If not, it would be the highest priority. The other question troubles me just as much. If Eric Fisher were to go down, who is there who could consistently protect the QB on that side? An injury to Fisher, and our whole season is in jeopardy. I would like to see that become priority #1 in next year's draft. I don't know when his contract starts becoming an issue, but a championship team HAS to have a high quality LT, especially with a talented young QB who will become our starter as early as next year. Fisher keeps getting better and better, and we take him for granted, but we need a high quality backup. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My concern, like every year, no crucial injury down the home stretch. Early injuries are easier to overcome. I believe the team will be fine as long as we don't have another DJ or Houston type injury e.g. right before the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd like to see everyone's opinion on what our greatest vulnerabilities are on the team at present. Two things that jump out at me are: 1) No clear solid #2 CB. 2) Insufficient depth at LT I think we may have the answer to the first question already on the roster, but not certain. If not, it would be the highest priority. The other question troubles me just as much. If Eric Fisher were to go down, who is there who could consistently protect the QB on that side? An injury to Fisher, and our whole season is in jeopardy. I would like to see that become priority #1 in next year's draft. I don't know when his contract starts becoming an issue, but a championship team HAS to have a high quality LT, especially with a talented young QB who will become our starter as early as next year. Fisher keeps getting better and better, and we take him for granted, but we need a high quality backup. Thoughts? Terrence Mitchell is a stud. That guy shut down everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Short yardage rushing will be the biggest weakness again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Agree with Liquid about short yardage rushing on both sides of the ball until proven otherwise. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 No legitimate #1 receiver. Hill is an excellent deep threat and a credible #2 guy. But he is too short and not so easy to find in a crowd. Conley has the size but has not proven reliability on the deep routes. Trouble getting off the LOS. There is no Maclin replacement on the roster. Biggest surprise to me so far is C J Spilled. Still got that speed and really hits the hole in a hurry. I think he's a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Andy's ability to manage the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonschnitz 130 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Terrence Mitchell is a stud. That guy shut down everyone. Yep. He looked like last year. He is probably the guy already on our roster who can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonschnitz 130 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Andy's ability to manage the clock. Hahahaha. Maybe he can do that better with an improved running game. Usually, that is the key to icing a game. But managing the clock during a two minute drill is a different matter. He is still Andy. He is so busy trying to figure out what the next play is and communicating it, that he isn't applying that much mental effort at managing the clock. At some point, he needs to trust and turn over the play calling to the QB in a two-minute. It's a leap of faith for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,687 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I was just trying to think of a Coach that I have actually heard someone brag on their clock managmennt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I like Mahomes clock management so far! w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonschnitz 130 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 At the combine in 2016, Chris Jones showed great clock management. No, wait! That was cock management. Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 At the combine in 2016, Chris Jones showed great clock management. No, wait! That was cock management. Nevermind. I would say that his management skills were actually poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonschnitz 130 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would say that his management skills were actually poor. Initially. But the speed at which he was able to adjust and take quick action was admirable. He read his progressions and got the "ball off" really fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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