Chiefs make final roster cuts
In addition to the roster cuts I posted before here is the final list:
FB Chris Manderino
OC Rob Smith
OG Tre Stallings
OG Travis Leffew
OG Edwin Harrison
OT Anthony Alabi
OT Will Svitek
TE Michael Allan
TE Michael Merritt (PUP)
WR Kevin McMahan
WR Sergiori Joachim
WR Jabari Arthur
WR Bobby Sippio
DE Jason Parker
DE Johnny Dingle
DT Derek Lokey
LB EJ Kuale
LB Steve Octavien
LB LeRue Rumph
CB Rashad Barksdale
S Khayyam Burns
PK Connor Barth
Thanks to BobGretz.com.
As I said before none of these roster cuts really surprised me too much. I know a lot of you might be disappointed about Bobby Sip-Sip-Sip-E-O, but even after his great TD catch last game it was obviously too little too late.
So we are keeping both Sams and Savage? Interesting…
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Chiefs Begin Roster Cuts
Later tonight all cuts will be final and so far here is who has been cut [WPI]:
1. OC Rob Smith
2. OG Travis Leffew
3. OG Edwin Harrison
4. OT Anthony Alabi
5. TE Michael Allan
6. TE Michael Merritt (PUP)
7. WR Kevin McMahan
8. WR Sergio Joachim
9. WR Jabari Arthur
10. DE Jason Parker
11. DE Johnny Dingle
12. DT Derek Lokey
13. LB EJ Kuale
14. LB Steve Octavien
15. CB Rashad Barksdale
16. S Khayyam Burns
17. PK Connor Barth
I am not really shocked by any of these. I am a little surprised by the Michael Allan cut which means we are keeping Chan’s boy, J.P. Foschi, but I am okay with that. As it got later into the preseason Foschi looked better while blocking but his pass catching never impressed me, but that’s fine because that is why we have T.G. and Cottom.
That’s all for now. I am out of town but I will try to keep you all posted as much as possible.
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Do the Chiefs get a B.J. or a Savage?
The Chiefs have a very tough decision to make regarding their kick and punt return duties to start the season. You have the veteran coming off of an injury, B.J. Sams, and then the undrafted free agent, Dantrell Savage.
Here are a look at their stats:
RAMS GAME
Kick Returns:
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
D. Savage 2 64 32.0 40
B. Sams 1 30 30.0 30
Punt Returns:
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
D. Savage 2 26 13.0 19
B. Sams 1 34 34.0 34
MIAMI GAME
Kick Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
D. Savage 4 80 20.0 36
B. Sams 1 33 33.0 33
Punt Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
B. Sams 2 19 9.5 10
D. Savage 2 11 5.5 11
CARDINALS GAME
Kick Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
D. Savage 3 99 33.0 45
B. Sams 1 40 40.0 40
Punt Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
B. Sams 2 20 10.0 14
D. Savage 2 18 9.0 13
CHICAGO GAME
Kick Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
J. Charles 2 43 21.5 23
D. Savage 2 36 18.0 27
Punt Returns
Player/Attempts/Yards/Average/Long
No Attempts
With the recent injury to Sams it really makes you wonder if that will screw him when it comes time to make the decision. You can tell from the stats above that Sims was given limited opportunities compared to Savage but he also didn’t really stand out until the final preseason game… and then he got hurt.
With Sams the Chiefs get a “safe” option, someone that can field kicks with sure hands, and is less likely to make a mistake. Savage has more “upside” but could be prone to rookie mistakes. But something that Savage does has going for him that Sams does not is his ability to play the running back position. Sams actually lined up at WR a few times in camp, but let’s face it, that isn’t going to happen.
If I had to guess right now I would say that Savage has the job. One thing to keep in the back of your mind though is sixth round draft pick K. Robinson who was drafted specifically as a return specialist. Robinson can be activated of the PUP list after week 6 if the Chiefs choose to do so.
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Preseason Game 4 Chiefs vs. Rams - What I think…
We needed this game. Everybody did, the players, the coaches and definitely us fans. I realize a lot of the Rams’ first stringers didn’t play, but tell me you don’t feel better than you did last week.
Since I got back from the game after midnight last night I didn’t have a chance to re-watch the game yet ( I barely made it into work, lol…), but here is what I think I think.
WHAT I LIKED
Pat Thomas: Yeah I am mainly basing this off of the second defensive play of the game when he came breaking through the made a great tackle for loss. When we first saw the play we just assumed it was DJ, that should tell you all you need to know.
Young CB’s::The young cornerbacks, particularly Brandon Carr, stood out to me this game. He had a very nice breakup of a deep pass.
Rushing Offense: The rushing offense was very affective in this game. If we can run like that all year we won’t have any problems (I know, only the preseason). All of the backs ran hard and it will be a tough decision for the Chiefs on how many RB’s to keep on the team.
B.J. Sams: He had some very nice returns and almost looked like his old self. His returns set up the Chiefs offense with great field position. How serious is his injury and did it cost him the KR/PR job?
As always there were also a few things that didn’t impress me so much.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE
Dantrell Savage: I have him on here because of the fumble on the opening kickoff, but after that Savage worked hard to make up for that and didn’t let the fumble keep him down. He ran hard and had some very good returns after Sams went out with the injury. The question is, did he do enough to make the team or did that fumble cost him his job?
Tyler Thigpen: I can’t really tell you any specific plays here, but Thiggy just didn’t impress me at all this game. Combine that with Huards showing and I think we all know that if Croyle goes down Huard will be the one to step in, not Thigpen.
–This one (below) has been on this list for the last TWO weeks and I decided to leave it in again, as it still applies.
Devard Darling: The Darling has done little to impress me this preseason and I am beginning to wonder why he seems to be the lock for the #2 WR. I have heard good reports on him from River Falls, but when is he going to show us what he can do in a game? HOW DO YOU NOT CATCH A PASS THE ENTIRE PRESEASON?
The No FG decision: Fairly late in the game the Chiefs had a chance to kick a long field goal and they decided to go for it instead. I would have love to see one of the kickers attempt it. Don’t you want to know if your kicker can make a field goal late in the game when the weather is not friendly? I do… I understand why they didn’t but I still would have liked to have seen it.
That’s all for this week. BRING ON THE REGULAR SEASON!!
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Out with Barth, Novak is our Kicker…
Well, it looks like one of the first roster cuts has been made. The Red Zone says Nick Novak will be the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs when they play New England for the season opener.
I’m not sure how I feel about this honestly. I was leaning toward Connor Barth myself. In my opinion Barth outplayed Novak in the preseason. They both missed 48 yard field goals, Barth’s hit the post and Novak’s wasn’t even close! Barth appeared to be better on kick offs and he booted it into the end zone multiple times. I don’t think I ever saw Novak get one into the end zone this preseason. Even when the Chiefs brought in Feely for the tryout Barth made 28 of 30 field goals where Novak made 27 of 30.
I think the Chiefs were scared of having a rookie kicker and didn’t want to take a chance on having another Justin Medlock type situation so they went with the guy that has some experience. Was this the right move? I don’t know… and we won’t know until the season gets going.
Don’t get me wrong, I want Novak to nail every field goal this year, but I’m just saying that I probalby would have went with Barth. Novak would probably be available later even if Barth went Medlock on us. Please prove me wrong Chiefs.
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Game DayThread - Preseason Game 4: Chiefs vs Rams
As I said last week I have now started Game Day Threads here at kcchiefsfootball.com.
Today the Chiefs play the annual Governor’s Cup battle against the St. Louis Rams. This should be an awesome display of… wait… you say Trent Green is starting? Steven Jackson won’t play? Will LJ play? D Bo? …Well, it is Chiefs football so I am still excited about it. 
It should be interesting getting to see what players will play their way onto the roster and which ones might play their way to going job hunting.
As always please post any comments pictures or whatever in the comment section below.
p.s. Don’t forget the game was pushed up to 6:00 to accomidate the TV coverage of the Demo-Crapic National Convention in Denver… ok, it might not be that bad, but I have never been.
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Ahhhhhhh!!! Don’t Cut Me!!! 2008 Chiefs Roster Projections
Since final cuts are coming at the end of the week I thought I would make some predictions on who will make the team and who will get axed. Nothing personal guys, just making some guesses.
NOTE: These are picks were made before St. Louis games so I am reserving the right to change my mind. I might do one of these after the game too, we’ll see.
OFFENSE
Quarterback (3): Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard. (This one is a no brainer)
Running Back (4): Larry Johnson, Jamaal Charles, Kolby Smith, Dantrell Savage RB/KR
Fullback (1): Mike Cox
Wide Receiver (5): Dwayne Bowe, Will Franklin, Devard Darling, Maurice Price, Jeff Webb
Offensive Line (9): Branden Albert, Brian Waters, Rudy Niswanger, Adrian Jones, Herb Taylor, Damion McIntosh,Barry Richardson, Anthony Alibi, Wade Smith
Tight End (3): Tony Gonzalez, Brad Cottom, Michael Allan
DEFENSE
Defensive Line (7): Tamba Hali, Glenn Dorsey, Turk McBride, Tank Tyler, Ron Edwards, Brian Johnston, Alfonso Boone
Linebacker (7): Derrick Johnson, Donnie Edwards, Pat Thomas, Demorrio Williams, Napolean Harris, Weston Dacus, Lerue Rumph
Cornerbacks (6): Patrick Surtain, Brandon Flowers, Brandon Carr,Tyron Brackenridge, Maurice Leggett, Dimitri Patterson
Safety (4): Jarrad Page, Bernard Pollard, DaJuan Morgan, Jon McGraw
FG Kicker (1): Connor Barth
Punter (1): Dustin Colquitt
Long Snapper (1): Jean-Philippe Darche
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W-W-What do you want me to do?? - Mr. 4th String
You know, I have a little fun making these short videos so I think I’ll keep doing them.
“W-W-What do you want me to??” this week is about Mr. 4th String.
Scope it out and please let me know what you think by posting in the comments section below.
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I’m Writing Sports Contest. Win a Xbox 360 and Madden 09!
Hey Chiefs fans! Just wanted to wanted to pass the word along and give you a chance to win an Xbox 360. Those of you that know me know I usually don’t mess around with stuff like this unless I know it is legit… and this one is for real.
My buddy Nick over at IWS Blog (I’m Writing Sports) is running a contest where you can win an Xbox 360 and a copy of Madden 09. There will also be several $100 credit lines from BetUs.com, autographed sports memorabilia and “much, much more” available to win in this great contest.
Here is how you enter:
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Hello Jay Felly… oh wait, I meant Goodbye!
After two days the Chiefs told veteran kicker Jay Feely “No! No soup for you!”
When the Chiefs signed Feely I, like a lot of fans, assumed he would be the Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker in 2008. Two days later he has been cut. At first I am thinking “what the crap?” but after I let it stew for a little bit I actually like this.
Yes, Feely has the experience a lot of people like at the kicker position plus he converted a very high percentage of his field goals last year but I’m glad the Chiefs didn’t just go for the player with the name. What it sounds like happened is the Chiefs said, “Ok, we are going to do this two day try-out and whoever finishes with the lowest percentage is gone.” Barth hit 28 of 30 field goals, Novak went 27 of 30 and Feely went 24 of 30 (Red Zone)
Bringing in Feely at this stage in the season it also sends a message to whoever eventually wins the jobs: Your job is not safe unless you perform. Barth and Novak both missed field goals during games this preseason and we all know the Chiefs are going to need all the points the can get this year. At this stage it is also safe to say that both kickers responded well when Feely was brought in by converting a very high percentage of their kicks during the kick or go home contest.
I don’t know if the Chiefs intended to use Feely like this, but hopefully this was a wake up call to Novak and Barth that they won’t soon forget.
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