Chiefs Late night bullshit: Who do you start at RT Week 5?

Direckshun · 10-01-2014, 12:36 AM

Poll to follow.

Direckshun · 10-01-2014, 12:38 AM

I personally vote for Ryan Harris.

The line desperately needs to retain its continuity now that it's gained momentum.

Keep Stephenson as a swing tackle. Chances are, we'll need him well before the season's over.

salame · 10-01-2014, 12:39 AM

Let Stephenson get back into game shape by being the reserve lineman
also **** him
Let the line that has looked decent for two weeks stay together
also **** Donald Stephenson

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-01-2014, 12:42 AM

I put Stephenson back in there in a heartbeat. If he remotely struggles you can make halftime adjustments, but if that's my guy, that's my guy. Unless of course Ryan has shown me something I couldn't figure out before the last couple of weeks. Then I'd put him in. I'd start Donald.

Three7s · 10-01-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I personally vote for Ryan Harris.

The line desperately needs to retain its continuity now that it's gained momentum.

Keep Stephenson as a swing tackle. Chances are, we'll need him well before the season's over.

I voted for Stephenson, namely because I feel that he's the better RT. I do understand what you mean with the line gelling and what not. Most coaches just play guys who they feel are their best option, and seeing as Reid had Stephenson in as a starter prior to the season, I can't see why he wouldn't play now.

**TimBone** · 10-01-2014, 12:57 AM

Stephenson, no doubt about it.

GoShox · 10-01-2014, 01:12 AM

Stephenson hasn't practiced in a month due to the suspension, right? I don't know if I'd be so sure about putting him in, I'm sure he's in ok shape but it's not gonna be easy to get used to the pace again.

OldSchool · 10-01-2014, 01:35 AM

Harris, no way that Stephenson is in any shape to start, not against that defense as his first test.

Exoter175 · 10-01-2014, 02:00 AM

If Stephenson is ready to go, and I suspect he's pretty ****ing close if not 100% primed, then you start him. He's a good tackle and a sure upgrade over Harris any day of the week. I do, however, value continuity above all else, which is exactly why I want Stephenson in there now, rather than later. At the end of the year, we all know the RT will be Stephenson, and this very, very young offensive line needs time to gel. Every single game this year is going to be a "must win" game for us because we're likely to land in that 7-9 win column area and maybe squeaking in for a wild card spot, or at least competing for one towards the end of the year. Stephenson starting is not going to automatically drop this game for us, for all we know he'll play the same, or maybe even a little better, but the ultimate thing I've got going right now that I feel needs to be a concern, is the middle of our schedule, and finishing out the last quarter of the year. If Stephenson is our guy "then", then he needs to be our guy "now" for continuity and cohesion's sake.

My opinion aside, I trust Andy Reid to make this call being a line guy, so if Harris is his guy this week, I'm not going to throw peanuts at him for doing so, he knows better than I on who to start in this game.

**Mav** · 10-01-2014, 02:45 AM

Bring him along slowly. Dont ruin continuity.

Dunerdr · 10-01-2014, 05:22 AM

The line has actually been decent the last two weeks I wouldn't **** with it atleast not till the bye. Let Stephenson get back in shape all we need is another Achilles.

chiefzilla1501 · 10-01-2014, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr

The line has actually been decent the last two weeks I wouldn't **** with it atleast not till the bye. Let Stephenson get back in shape all we need is another Achilles.

Mcglynn needs to be replaced. Period. Stephenson can play guard. Consider bumping him there. He could end up being very good there.

Sandy Vagina · 10-01-2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Mcglynn needs to be replaced. Period. Stephenson can play guard. Consider bumping him there. He could end up being very good there.

I have been hard on McGlynn, but he did alright last weekend.

For RT, it really depends on how well prepared and conditioned Stephenson is throughout the week of practice. If he's been focused and conditioned, he is better to take over immediately. He is more athletic, and is naturally stronger to handle Brooks/RayMac and that SF strong-side.

Direckshun · 10-01-2014, 06:22 AM

Andy's remarks have been interpreted to mean he's going to keep Harris in at least another week.

**Trivers** · 10-01-2014, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Harris, no way that Stephenson is in any shape to start, not against that defense as his first test.

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View Poll Results: Who do you start at RT?
Ryan Harris	30	55.56%
Donald Stephenson	24	44.44%
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4353447	I personally vote for Ryan Harris. The line desperately needs to retain its continuity now that it's gained momentum. Keep Stephenson as a swing tackle. Chances are, we'll need him well before the season's over.
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salame Under the Sofa Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10010607	Let Stephenson get back into game shape by being the reserve lineman also ** him Let the line that has looked decent for two weeks stay together also ** Donald Stephenson
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GoShox Veteran Join Date: Sep 2012 Casino cash: $9918290	Stephenson hasn't practiced in a month due to the suspension, right? I don't know if I'd be so sure about putting him in, I'm sure he's in ok shape but it's not gonna be easy to get used to the pace again.
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OldSchool MVP Join Date: Sep 2013 Casino cash: $10035212	Harris, no way that Stephenson is in any shape to start, not against that defense as his first test.
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Exoter175 Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10003166	If Stephenson is ready to go, and I suspect he's pretty ****ing close if not 100% primed, then you start him. He's a good tackle and a sure upgrade over Harris any day of the week. I do, however, value continuity above all else, which is exactly why I want Stephenson in there now, rather than later. At the end of the year, we all know the RT will be Stephenson, and this very, very young offensive line needs time to gel. Every single game this year is going to be a "must win" game for us because we're likely to land in that 7-9 win column area and maybe squeaking in for a wild card spot, or at least competing for one towards the end of the year. Stephenson starting is not going to automatically drop this game for us, for all we know he'll play the same, or maybe even a little better, but the ultimate thing I've got going right now that I feel needs to be a concern, is the middle of our schedule, and finishing out the last quarter of the year. If Stephenson is our guy "then", then he needs to be our guy "now" for continuity and cohesion's sake. My opinion aside, I trust Andy Reid to make this call being a line guy, so if Harris is his guy this week, I'm not going to throw peanuts at him for doing so, he knows better than I on who to start in this game.
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4353447	Andy's remarks have been interpreted to mean he's going to keep Harris in at least another week.
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