7 Chiefs Roster Questions before the next round of cuts

[The Franchise]

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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.

[kcchiefsus]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

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

What's the point of hoping for 8-8? If we're not going to make the playoffs then we should be hoping to completely suck so we can pick high again.

[John Dope]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

What's the point of hoping for 8-8? If we're not going to make the playoffs then we should be hoping to completely suck so we can pick high again.

8-8 would be a success imo. When was the last time we went two years without a losing season? It would be a step in the right direction with this schedule. Anything worse will be a disappointment. Anything better will be awesome.

[MahiMike]

Can we get a OL or S for Bray?

[BigBeauford]

So we are already moving on from a Bray's good performance in last year's 4th preseason game, after one shitty half game? Because if that's the case, I don't want to hear any more bullshit about Alex's "brilliant" playoff game last year since we are all about living in the now. I guess we can also excuse Chase's abortion of training camp.

[John Dope]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

So we are already moving on from a Bray's good performance in last year's 4th preseason game, after one shitty half game? Because if that's the case, I don't want to hear any more bullshit about Alex's "brilliant" playoff game last year since we are all about living in the now. I guess we can also excuse Chase's abortion of training camp.

Bray sucks. He sucked at Tennessee and he sucked in Kansas City. If he wasn't playing against 3rd string future arena league players then he sucked. It is what it is. He had his chance and he failed. He was a long shot at best.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by John Dope

Bray sucks. He sucked at Tennessee and he sucked in Kansas City. If he wasn't playing against 3rd string future arena league players then he sucked. It is what it is. He had his chance and he failed. He was a long shot at best.

I think Bray's chance to succeed are slim at best.
But of you sign him as a project, then cutting him after only one full season, and a preseason is short sighted.

[Chiefnj2]

The third string QB barely gets any snaps in practice, a 4th QB would be a monumental waste of roster space.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

So we are already moving on from a Bray's good performance in last year's 4th preseason game, after one shitty half game? Because if that's the case, I don't want to hear any more bullshit about Alex's "brilliant" playoff game last year since we are all about living in the now. I guess we can also excuse Chase's abortion of training camp.

The Chiefs have a long list of top performing 4th preseason game QB's over the years. So what has that got us?

Chase's abortion of a training camp? He has been an abortion in shells and shorts with the no touch jersey? Wow we do suck.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'd love to see you learn an NFL playbook in a year.

I am not a NFL QB. Bray supposedly is. That is ALL he had to do and has failed.

Reports are that Bortles is already pushing for the starting job and has a great understanding of the offense.

There was a reason Bray wasn't drafted and he has shown why every time he takes the field.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

I am not a NFL QB. Bray supposedly is. That is ALL he had to do and has failed.

Reports are that Bortles is already pushing for the starting job and has a great understanding of the offense.

There was a reason Bray wasn't drafted and he has shown why every time he takes the field.

Perhaps his head ain't all that, true.

On the flipside, Reid's convoluted, value-meal upsized playbook seems like overkill considering the end result of these variations can be summed up with the following:

1) Screen to RB

2) Hand off to RB

3) Hit wide-open TE or WR( 10 yard clearance minimum required )

4) Do NOT throw in to contested traffic. Evar.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by John Dope

8-8 would be a success imo. When was the last time we went two years without a losing season? It would be a step in the right direction with this schedule. Anything worse will be a disappointment. Anything better will be awesome.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by 505 Chief

Perhaps his head ain't all that, true.

On the flipside, Reid's convoluted, value-meal upsized playbook seems like overkill considering the end result of these variations can be summed up with the following:

1) Screen to RB

2) Hand off to RB

3) Hit wide-open TE or WR( 10 yard clearance minimum required )

4) Do NOT throw in to contested traffic. Evar.

Yep- I don't think defenses will have any problem figuring out what play is coming up.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Yep- I don't think defenses will have any problem figuring out what play is coming up.

I will admit that it is somewhat of a quantum leap forward from the Matt Cassel playbook, but still...

[srvy]

Grunhard said on the radio during DV's tenure they had 4 basic running sets but all kinds of ways to call motion and shifts etc to create match ups. Thus the elaborate wording for calling a play. And a large % of them dont work due to one missed block or assignment. This is how close the offensive line is to success or failure. Do one small thing wrong play is blown up. Continuity is going to be an issue With this line weather we sit where we are or add more players. Dont expect the O line to me firing on all cylinders for awhile. This is why I am not that afraid of adding to roster this late. Blocking is blocking you can or you cant against NFL players lets find the ones who can.

[Lzen]

Is it possible that the Chiefs could put Bray on the practice squad?

Or is that not even a though because Murray will be on the PS as well?