7 Chiefs Roster Questions before the next round of cuts

[The Franchise]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/7-kansa...172910649.html

1. What happens with the backup quarterbacks?

Two thoughts from me:

1.) It would be a surprise if the Chiefs kept four quarterbacks;

2.) It would be a surprise if any of these quarterbacks were cut.

I feel fairly confident in both those statements but it doesn't get as any closer to answering the question. I keep coming back to this: The Chiefs drafted Aaron Murray three months ago so they surely had a plan for this situation.

Oh, and I think it would be a surprise if the Chiefs parted ways with Chase Daniel.

2. Will the Chiefs actually keep two kickers?

A league source tells me the #Chiefs are considering keeping two kickers. Obviously have two good ones in Santos and Succop. Teams need Ks.
- Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) August 26, 2014

Nah, the Chiefs aren't going to keep two kickers. That would be very unusual. I believe this is more about trading one of them. The thing is, the Chiefs could keep two kickers on the roster after they make their cuts this weekend and wait for someone to call before Week 1. That's a possibility. But I don't see them carrying two kickers into the regular season.

3. Who is the third (fourth?) tackle?

A couple things factor into this. The Chiefs will need an extra tackle during the first month of the season to account for Donald Stephenson's suspension. You also have to account for Jeff Allen's ability to play tackle in emergency situations. Eric Fisher is the only lock (besides Stephenson) to make it. Ryan Harris looks like the top candidate for the third tackle.

4. How does Joe Mays' injury factor in?

His injury will keep him out "for a while", according to Andy Reid. That leaves the starting inside linebacker job open. I'm guessing this will be multiple weeks of action or more. Josh Mauga, who was signed this offseason, and Nico Johnson, a 2013 fourth round pick, are vying for the job. Perhaps in a sign they're still tinkering, the Chiefs played Frank Zombo some at inside linebacker recently.

5. How many offensive linemen do the Chiefs keep?

I would put the range at 8-10 players. Obviously, the more linemen you keep, the less options you have at other positions. There will be injuries along the line so the Chiefs have to be prepared for that. Is 10 too many? Or do the Chiefs need all the help they can get on the line?

This looks like the starting five: Eric Fisher, Jeff Allen, Rodney Hudson, Zach Fulton, Donald Stephenson

The rest are competing for 3-5 spots, including Jeff Linkenbach, Ricky Henry, Eric Kush, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Ryan Harris, J'Marcus Webb, and others.

Obviously, the Chiefs will have to factor in the Donald Stephenson suspension. He will not count against the 53-man roster in the first month of the season. That may force them to keep an extra tackle during the first month of the season.

6. Which young receiver(s) makes the team?

The Chiefs obviously have a need at receiver not just this year but down the line as well. They need young receivers on the roster they can develop. Undrafted receiver Albert Wilson looks like a good bet to make the team. Frankie Hammond spent last season on the practice squad and could be another young receiver to make it. Remember, the Chiefs will have to factor in Dwayne Bowe's suspension as he won't count against the roster in Week 1.

7. Will all the rookies make the team?

There's the Aaron Murray question which, as noted above, we don't know have any idea how the Chiefs will handle. Sixth round pick Zach Fulton is a likely starter so he's going to make it. Then there's Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who has been mostly at guard in his Chiefs career. Would he be safe on the practice squad? That could be a debate the Chiefs having now.

The higher picks -- Dee Ford, Phillip Gaines and De'Anthony Thomas -- are all going to make it.

[jspchief]

I think Bray is going to be cut.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by 505 Chief

Bray would be better suited to playing semi-pro football.

Ergo, because....Chiefs.

FYP

[tecumseh]

Bye bye, Bray Bray. So long, goin' long.

[Bwana]

I have to agree, Bray is going down the road.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Can we put Mays on the IR or PUP with a designation to return?

I'm guessing there's a good chance that happens. It can be used as soon as September 2nd. They don't have to use it right away. I think last year teams used it up until mid season. Only get to use it once though. Not sure if they could use it on comings or not. I think they could. The 9ers will use it on Dorsey and he's been hurt awhile

I also expect catapanno to go on the non football injury/illness list. Not totally sure but I think he could come off that at any time too.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by booger

I'm guessing there's a good chance that happens. It can be used as soon as September 2nd. They don't have to use it right away. I think last year teams used it up until mid season. Only get to use it once though. Not sure if they could use it on comings or not. I think they could. The 9ers will use it on Dorsey and he's been hurt awhile

I also expect catapanno to go on the non football injury/illness list. Not totally sure but I think he could come off that at any time too.

Yeah we already put Commings on IR. That was part of our moves to get to 75.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Yeah we already put Commings on IR. That was part of our moves to get to 75.

Yep I gotcha i'm just wondering if they wanted to they could designate him the return player since they've already placed him on IR. Its a new rule just not sure on the full details

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

I doubt Bray makes this team. He had a year to learn the playbook and failed. He has rocks in his head.

The coaches number one comment about Bray right now is how much better he is with the playbook. It seems like a big topic all around the league that a lot of spread QB's aren't ready to understand an NFL playbook. Sometimes coaches spew fluff, but it seems like they really are happy with Bray's progress with the playbook.

Originally Posted by Detoxing

It's hard to say. Im no longer holding out hope that he will be the QBoTF. I just don't see it. He hasn't done anything yet to separate himself from any other 3rd string QB in the NFL.

I haven't given up on him yet. But whether we agree or not, I am not sure why the Chiefs would cut him so early. When they signed him they knew he was a project. If you take on a project, I don't think its really wise to give them one year and then cut them. A lot of guys don't progress in straight lines. Now to be fair he was signed as an UDFA so that does make it easier to see them giving up early.

I do agree with the article, I don't see them keeping 4 but I also can't see them cutting any of them. I agree with a lot of you that we might as well move on from Daniel. If we were a SB threat I would be fine keeping him, but if he is coming in where can this team really get? I don't think its worth letting one of these kids go to keep a "decent" backup for this particular season.

[xztop123]

Imagine Bray behind this line. Wow.

No thanks

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

The coaches number one comment about Bray right now is how much better he is with the playbook. It seems like a big topic all around the league that a lot of spread QB's aren't ready to understand an NFL playbook. Sometimes coaches spew fluff, but it seems like they really are happy with Bray's progress with the playbook.



I haven't given up on him yet. But whether we agree or not, I am not sure why the Chiefs would cut him so early. When they signed him they knew he was a project. If you take on a project, I don't think its really wise to give them one year and then cut them. A lot of guys don't progress in straight lines. Now to be fair he was signed as an UDFA so that does make it easier to see them giving up early.

I do agree with the article, I don't see them keeping 4 but I also can't see them cutting any of them. I agree with a lot of you that we might as well move on from Daniel. If we were a SB threat I would be fine keeping him, but if he is coming in where can this team really get? I don't think its worth letting one of these kids go to keep a "decent" backup for this particular season.

Bray didn't play in a spread offense in college.

Jim Chaney ran a pro-style offense at Tennessee; he's a former spread guy who was heavily influenced by his time in the NFL and made major, major changes to his offensive philosophy.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Starting to look like the second year in a row Dorsey spent his first round pick on a combine warrior/athlete who is not ready to play his position yet.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Bray is nothing special. AT ALL. Cut that leg off and move on.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Let Reid and Dorsey do the cutting and pray to God we can get to 8-8. Seems very unlikely.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

The coaches number one comment about Bray right now is how much better he is with the playbook.

These statements are being said to ease the cut that is coming.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

These statements are being said to ease the cut that is coming.

Good lord, you are a ****ing moron.