![]() The preseason games will showcase if there is anyone investing in the practice squad.Ĭut: Shilique Calhoun, Austin Edwards, Malik Herring, Azur Kamara, Kehinde Oginni Hassan and Taylor Stallworth Kaindoh hasn't shown much impact but will likely see time on special teams. But Nnadi and Saunders just haven't brought much flash against the Chiefs' offensive line. Wharton is at his best when rotating in for Jones. The reality of the Chiefs right now is they don't have a quality pass rushing one tech or a quality rotational speed rushing end to pair with Frank Clark. Lucas Niang is a guy I won't count on personally for a while with the injury he sustained in Cincinnati.Ĭut: Michael Caliendo, Vitaliy Gurman, Roderick Johnson, Evin Ksiezarczyk, David Steinmetz, Prince Tega WanoghoĬhris Jones, George Karlaftis, Frank Clark, Carlos Dunlap, Tershawn Wharton, Derrick Nnadi, Khalen Saunders, Mike Danna and Joshua Kaindoh Prince Tega Wanogho had a lot of time invested in him, but there isn't enough to justify his inability to stay healthy. Roderick Johnson had a lot of opportunities to prove himself but looked overwhelmed at left tackle. ![]() The preseason will determine if any of the young players have potential. The Chiefs may need to go short on the roster with additional numbers at wide receiver and running back. Orlando Brown, Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Andrew Wylie, Nick Allegretti, Darian Kinnard, Austin Reiter and Geron Christian The only question is if Fortson can begin the transition into Kelce's role over the next two years or if they will need to look outside of the organization for his heir apparent. Travis Kelce, Jody Fortson, Blake Bell and Noah Grayįortson looks like he is regaining his form, Bell is the best blocking tight end and Gray will have a key role on special teams that should keep him on the active roster. Powell looks slower this year in and out of his breaks as well as some drops during practice that needed to be caught.Ĭut: Omar Bayless, Josh Gordon, Gary Jennings, Aaron Parker and Cornell Powell Coleman has outperformed him in my camp observations. There doesn't appear to be much left in the tank. Josh Gordon has had a lot of dropped passes that should be routine in camp. Jerrion Ealy has a ton of promise that needs time to develop, but he could contribute to the team later on down the stretch in the event of injuries. Whoever had the strongest preseason in the offense and on special teams should give themselves the final spot at receiver. Fountain and Coleman are battling for the final position, in my mind. Watson could surprise some people in the weeks ahead. They now have a unique combination of size and speed on the roster. The Chiefs overhauled this position, similar to the offensive line the prior year. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson and Daurice Fountain ![]() Jones can be a power back in the Chiefs scheme for between the tackles and short yardage runs, but it limits the roster spot for special teams work and in the passing game. Will either player create a trade return on a draft pick or a player who enhances another position of need? The question for me comes down to Ronald Jones versus Derrick Gore. No running back is the same, and they will all have their own roles to fill. The Kansas City running back room has a variety of running styles and athletic abilities. Henne can throw the check down in front of him but has had issues on some flats passes and forcing it deep into multiple defenders.Ĭlyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon, Isiah Pacheco, Ronald Jones and Michael Burton ![]() No other quarterback on the roster provides a steady presence behind Mahomes. Henne has been more inconsistent than in years past with his accuracy, which is cause for concern. The Chiefs will be able to put their third quarterback on the practice squad or potentially find another developmental quarterback in the weeks ahead. My areas of concern include the one tech defensive end, an additional rotational edge rusher and a reliable backup quarterback or developmental quarterback at the third spot.īased on five days worth of practice, two of which were in full pads, here is my initial projection of the 53-man roster. And the team appears to be better across the board in those spots. The Kansas City Chiefs come into the season with an arguably well-balanced roster - it will have an increase in youth but also an infusion of collective team speed.Ĭhiefs general manager Brett Veach arguably did a good job at stacking the running back, wide receiver, cornerback, safety and linebacker positions.
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