Chiefs Chiefs Offseason Planet Evaluation: Mitch Morse

**Rain Man** · 01-26-2018, 03:46 PM

I present to you one Mitch Morse, last seen at center for the Kansas City Chiefs. How would you grade out ol' Mitch?

Mitch appeared in 7 games this year, starting in all 7. Then he hurt his head or his foot or some other body part.

**Easy 6** · 01-26-2018, 04:12 PM

Had to go A-, because as a player his only real weakness is lack of road grading power, he is very much a Casey Wiegmann-like, highly mobile, solid technician... the problem is that he doesnt have Shields and Watters on either side of him to make up for that lack of power

Performed as expected, at least when he was able to play

Slightly smaller role, needs to be an interior backup

Ability is stable, he wont get any better than he is now, but I also wont hold injury concerns against him here

WANT a second for him, but would accept a 3rd because of injury concerns

Dime

TLO · 01-26-2018, 04:14 PM

He needs to find a way to stay healthy.

In58men · 01-26-2018, 04:17 PM

Are we doing the entire ****ing team?

This shit is exhausting

**Easy 6** · 01-26-2018, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In58men

Are we doing the entire ****ing team?

This shit is exhausting

We gotta do something for football talk in the offseason

**Rain Man** · 01-26-2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In58men

Are we doing the entire ****ing team?

This shit is exhausting

We're almost at halftime, and then you can get some oxygen in the locker room.

**gblowfish** · 01-26-2018, 04:25 PM

His injury really hurt us when we went on that five out of six game losing slide. You can say that Zack Fulton is better, he may be. But Fulton is a free agent, and may or may not return to KC. Morse is certainly not a glaring libability when he's in, but he's got to find a way to stay healthy so he can be relied upon.

ILChief · 01-26-2018, 04:28 PM

Keep Fulton at center. Put Morse at LG

Rasputin · 01-26-2018, 04:31 PM

Incomplete grade

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-26-2018, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILChief

Keep Fulton at center. Put Morse at LG

Morse isn't a road grader and is not suitable as a left guard

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-26-2018, 04:54 PM

C-

His inability to stay healthy is a huge factor in my grade. He's not a guy that I'd extend or count on long term.

Plantar Fasciitis and concussions are not generally signs of a long career.

**srvy** · 01-26-2018, 05:01 PM

Morse might look better with a NFL caliber lt guard next to him and better coaching. Looking at you Andy Heck. We just seemed better with Fulton in there. Andy I am sure likes his ability to get out in space but he is constantly stood up and moved aside when you need to maul out a yard or two. Tim Grunhard said at start of the year he was young and still learning. He said in run and short yardage he tends to come straight up out of the snap to soon. Tries to muscle up with the big guys instead or staying low and driving. Tim thought as the season went on he would learn this against bigger stronger Tackles. Instead he couldnt stay healthy so I would upgrade or resign Fulton.

**Easy 6** · 01-26-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

C-

His inability to stay healthy is a huge factor in my grade. He's not a guy that I'd extend or count on long term.

Plantar Fasciitis and concussions are not generally signs of a long career.

My grade was based on full health, but when viewing him through the availability lens, thats a very fair grade

Its starting to look like he is concussion prone, and his others injuries tend to linger... thats why I really prefer him as a backup, he'd be a very high quality interior replacement 4-6-8 games a year IMO

**srvy** · 01-26-2018, 05:04 PM

I gave a c- would have given a F if not for a steaming pile LG next to him.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-26-2018, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy 6

My grade was based on full health, but when viewing him through the availability lens, thats a very fair grade

Its starting to look like he is concussion prone, and his others injuries tend to linger... thats why I really prefer him as a backup, he'd be a very high quality interior replacement 4-6-8 games a year IMO

It's a damn shame. The guy is smart, has a great personality and I'm sure his teammates love him.

But if he can't stay on the field...

View Poll Results: Mitch Morse's grade card
Part 1: Grade for the 2017 Season	0	0%
A+	0	0%
A	0	0%
A-	1	3.57%
B+	0	0%
B	0	0%
B-	2	7.14%
C+	3	10.71%
C	8	28.57%
C-	6	21.43%
D+	2	7.14%
D	4	14.29%
D-	0	0%
F	1	3.57%
No grade	0	0%
Part 2: 2017 Performance Relative to Expectations	0	0%
Greatly exceeded my expectations	0	0%
Slightly exceeded my expectations	0	0%
Performed about like I expected	5	17.86%
Performed slightly worse than my expectations	9	32.14%
Performed far short of my expectations	11	39.29%
Part 3: Desired Role for 2018	1	3.57%
Much larger	6	21.43%
Slightly larger	2	7.14%
About the same as 2017	4	14.29%
Slightly smaller	6	21.43%
Much smaller	5	17.86%
Off the team	2	7.14%
Part 4: I think this player’s ability is …	0	0%
Ascending	2	7.14%
Stable	12	42.86%
Descending	12	42.86%
Part 5: The minimum I would trade this player for is a mid- …	0	0%
-sized bottle of Pibb Extra	2	7.14%
7th round pick	1	3.57%
6th round pick	1	3.57%
5th round pick	3	10.71%
4th round pick	11	39.29%
3rd round pick	7	25.00%
2nd round pick	1	3.57%
1st round pick	0	0%
A pair of 1st round picks	0	0%
I would not trade this player	0	0%
Part 6: I prefer…	0	0%
Two nickels	3	10.71%
One dime	21	75.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

01-26-2018, 03:46 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3048491 VARSITY	Chiefs Offseason Planet Evaluation: Mitch Morse I present to you one Mitch Morse, last seen at center for the Kansas City Chiefs. How would you grade out ol' Mitch? Mitch appeared in 7 games this year, starting in all 7. Then he hurt his head or his foot or some other body part.
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01-26-2018, 04:12 PM	#2
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3457775	Had to go A-, because as a player his only real weakness is lack of road grading power, he is very much a Casey Wiegmann-like, highly mobile, solid technician... the problem is that he doesnt have Shields and Watters on either side of him to make up for that lack of power Performed as expected, at least when he was able to play Slightly smaller role, needs to be an interior backup Ability is stable, he wont get any better than he is now, but I also wont hold injury concerns against him here WANT a second for him, but would accept a 3rd because of injury concerns Dime
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01-26-2018, 04:14 PM	#3
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $1644900	He needs to find a way to stay healthy.
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01-26-2018, 04:17 PM	#4
In58men Baba Ganoush Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $2018026	Are we doing the entire ****ing team? This shit is exhausting __________________ My Kansas City Chief record 9-9
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01-26-2018, 04:25 PM	#7
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17606178 VARSITY	His injury really hurt us when we went on that five out of six game losing slide. You can say that Zack Fulton is better, he may be. But Fulton is a free agent, and may or may not return to KC. Morse is certainly not a glaring libability when he's in, but he's got to find a way to stay healthy so he can be relied upon.
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01-26-2018, 04:28 PM	#8
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7914831	Keep Fulton at center. Put Morse at LG
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01-26-2018, 04:31 PM	#9
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3245421	Incomplete grade __________________ A Brave Man Once Requested Me To Answer Questions That Are Key 'Is It To Be Or Not To Be' And I Replied Oh Why Ask Me
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01-26-2018, 04:54 PM	#11
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	C- His inability to stay healthy is a huge factor in my grade. He's not a guy that I'd extend or count on long term. Plantar Fasciitis and concussions are not generally signs of a long career.
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01-26-2018, 05:01 PM	#12
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1401250	Morse might look better with a NFL caliber lt guard next to him and better coaching. Looking at you Andy Heck. We just seemed better with Fulton in there. Andy I am sure likes his ability to get out in space but he is constantly stood up and moved aside when you need to maul out a yard or two. Tim Grunhard said at start of the year he was young and still learning. He said in run and short yardage he tends to come straight up out of the snap to soon. Tries to muscle up with the big guys instead or staying low and driving. Tim thought as the season went on he would learn this against bigger stronger Tackles. Instead he couldnt stay healthy so I would upgrade or resign Fulton. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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01-26-2018, 05:04 PM	#14
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1401250	I gave a c- would have given a F if not for a steaming pile LG next to him. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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