Chiefs Preseason Game 1: Who helped and hurt their chances of being a Chief on Week 1? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 08-10-2018, 08:52 AM

I'm still in preseason mode, so I wasn't adept at watching the line play yet. Some obvious observations about guys who helped their stock are (in order of observation strength):

Chase Litton is a superstar in the making, and will eventually force us to trade Patrick Mahomes II.

Kelce looks pretty good, but he was probably going to make the team anyway.

T.Y. McGill impressed me and is my dark horse pick for a roster spot.

Jace Amaro looked really good. I think he's our #2 or #3 TE.

Darrel Williams seems like a budding Spencer Ware. Big, tough, and runs hard.

Alex Ellis generally played well, if you discount that last play.

Ben Niemann is going to make the world forget about Luke Kuechly.

In the little that I observed, McKenzie and Wylie were playing well at RG and RT.

Byron Pringle seemed to have quickness.

D. Robinson was going to make the team, but he helped his cause to move up the depth chart.

Kerwynn Williams and Damien Williams both looked good as well, but not as good as Darrel.

Kpassagnon seemed to be our best pass rusher among the non-Houstonian OLBs. That's not a hearty endorsement, but it's an endorsement.

On the other side of the equation:

Armani Watts was lost out there. He looked like a fan who had wandered onto the field.

Our starting line was a sieve, particularly at the tackles, and I worried about Patrick Mahomes II's life.

The CBs were playing soft, but I hope Nelson doesn't do that all year.

Dee Ford still has no instincts.

**The Franchise** · 08-10-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Rain Man again.

I took care of it for you.

Simply Red · 08-10-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Kerwynn Williams and Damien Williams both looked good as well, but not as good as Darrel.

I was surprised by this - but tend to agree. I think Damien will be the best of the three, still.

oldman · 08-10-2018, 09:25 AM

I think Dieter has a chance to make the team and maybe move up the depth chart. His catch and dive on the TD drive was what I want to see from a young player. Add to that his BFF just happens to be the starting QB. Did Conley even play or was he just not targeted? DRob seems to be pushing for that #3 spot.

ModSocks · 08-10-2018, 09:34 AM

Kpass looked like a different guy out there compared to last season. He was giving the Texans a hard time.

I thought Xavier Williams looked like ass. The center of our D got their shit pushed in. Yeah, yeah, no starting ILB's....that doesn't mean out NT should be getting blown off the LoS. If last night was any indication, our run D will still suck the bawls.

I thought all of the QB's looked competent. Didn't feel like a drastic dropped off from 2-4 like in most seasons.

Darrel Williams was definitely the guy who benefited most last night. Size, runs with aggression and has good burst.

I thought Armani Watts looked as slow as he timed.

**MahiMike** · 08-10-2018, 09:34 AM

"The CBs were playing soft, but I hope Nelson doesn't do that all year."

He will.

ModSocks · 08-10-2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

"The CBs were playing soft, but I hope Nelson doesn't do that all year."

He will.

They look like last years secondary.

I was impressed with Fuller though. I thought he showed well.

Overall, the 2018 D looked like the 2017 D.

Titty Meat · 08-10-2018, 09:36 AM

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I took care of it for you.

That was nice of you

**The Franchise** · 08-10-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

They look like last years secondary.

I was impressed with Fuller though. I thought he showed well.

Overall, the 2018 D looked like the 2017 D.

I was wondering why he wasn't out there more. Not sure if it was because they didn't want him getting injured or they wanted to see if Amerson could play outside in some base packages or what.

**ptlyon** · 08-10-2018, 09:58 AM

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I was wondering why he wasn't out there more. Not sure if it was because they didn't want him getting injured or they wanted to see if Amerson could play outside in some base packages or what.

BECAUSE PRESEASON

Chief Northman · 08-10-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

When LDT was in the game, it was French vanilla.

...with a little maple syrup.

And it is Duvernay-Tardif M.D.

**MahiMike** · 08-10-2018, 10:01 AM

I'm surprised there aren't more injuries in these games. If I was a bubble player with a million dollar future vs bagging groceries, I'd be lighting guys up!

**Rain Man** · 08-10-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Northman

...with a little maple syrup.

And it is Duvernay-Tardif M.D.

Good point. I'm going to start calling him LDTMD.

KChiefs1 · 08-10-2018, 01:16 PM

Keitzman calling Mahomes bush league.

TEX · 08-10-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Keitzman calling Mahomes bush league.

Curious, what's he calling the 1st team OL? SOFT as ****?

KChiefs1 · 08-10-2018, 01:27 PM

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Curious, what's he calling the 1st team OL? SOFT as ****?

He called it dogshit.

08-10-2018, 08:52 AM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3328491 VARSITY	Preseason Game 1: Who helped and hurt their chances of being a Chief on Week 1? I'm still in preseason mode, so I wasn't adept at watching the line play yet. Some obvious observations about guys who helped their stock are (in order of observation strength): Chase Litton is a superstar in the making, and will eventually force us to trade Patrick Mahomes II. Kelce looks pretty good, but he was probably going to make the team anyway. T.Y. McGill impressed me and is my dark horse pick for a roster spot. Jace Amaro looked really good. I think he's our #2 or #3 TE. Darrel Williams seems like a budding Spencer Ware. Big, tough, and runs hard. Alex Ellis generally played well, if you discount that last play. Ben Niemann is going to make the world forget about Luke Kuechly. In the little that I observed, McKenzie and Wylie were playing well at RG and RT. Byron Pringle seemed to have quickness. D. Robinson was going to make the team, but he helped his cause to move up the depth chart. Kerwynn Williams and Damien Williams both looked good as well, but not as good as Darrel. Kpassagnon seemed to be our best pass rusher among the non-Houstonian OLBs. That's not a hearty endorsement, but it's an endorsement. On the other side of the equation: Armani Watts was lost out there. He looked like a fan who had wandered onto the field. Our starting line was a sieve, particularly at the tackles, and I worried about Patrick Mahomes II's life. The CBs were playing soft, but I hope Nelson doesn't do that all year. Dee Ford still has no instincts.
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08-10-2018, 09:25 AM	#18
oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	I think Dieter has a chance to make the team and maybe move up the depth chart. His catch and dive on the TD drive was what I want to see from a young player. Add to that his BFF just happens to be the starting QB. Did Conley even play or was he just not targeted? DRob seems to be pushing for that #3 spot.
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08-10-2018, 09:34 AM	#19
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4284563	Kpass looked like a different guy out there compared to last season. He was giving the Texans a hard time. I thought Xavier Williams looked like ass. The center of our D got their shit pushed in. Yeah, yeah, no starting ILB's....that doesn't mean out NT should be getting blown off the LoS. If last night was any indication, our run D will still suck the bawls. I thought all of the QB's looked competent. Didn't feel like a drastic dropped off from 2-4 like in most seasons. Darrel Williams was definitely the guy who benefited most last night. Size, runs with aggression and has good burst. I thought Armani Watts looked as slow as he timed. __________________ Life is like a dick. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it can't stay hard forever.
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08-10-2018, 09:34 AM	#20
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	"The CBs were playing soft, but I hope Nelson doesn't do that all year." He will. __________________ 99.9%
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MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	I'm surprised there aren't more injuries in these games. If I was a bubble player with a million dollar future vs bagging groceries, I'd be lighting guys up! __________________ 99.9%
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08-10-2018, 01:16 PM	#28
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Keitzman calling Mahomes bush league. __________________
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