Yeah, I mean, dude is a beast. How the hell do you not figure out a way to use that? Is he Forrest Gump or something?

Thats usually the gist of it yeah.

Especially against college competition.

Updated OP with Kotter's post on latest signings.

What in the **** are you talking about

Sign Isaiah Bond?

Sign Isaiah Bond!

?

If we ever need a hero to save us from West Virginia, I guess we know who to call

What’s the story on this guy?

Currently awaiting bond

Bond. Sorry you’re slow.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best Career Missed Tackles Forced per Reception<br>+ All Power Conference WRs, min. 175 career receptions [Last 10 Years]<br><br>1. Elijhah Badger (0.35)<br>2. Luther Burden (0.34)<br>t3. Dazz Newsome (0.31)<br>t3. Malik Nabers (0.31)</p>&mdash; Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottBarrettDFB/status/1908229330875888115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cozaih Izzard

Just researching him and I've seen him be compared to Diggs and Godwin. Dude has so much tools to work with. Decent speed, height, agility, great hands, smooth routes etc. And in the last three years he's averaged 800 yards despite not playing with great QB's. Right now I have high hopes for him going into camp tbh.

Looks like Peach loaded us up with a bunch of HOFers!

I'm surprised we haven't signed any NTs. Not that I'd expect a UDFA to play a significant role as a rookie, but looking at the roster my biggest question would be who is playing those Nnadi run stuffer snaps.

Pennel
Lovette
Ika
Tuipulotu

We have bodied a UDFA guy isn’t giving you more than these guys already

Where did these smooth brain noobs come from

I’m adopting Jake Briningstool. Great name.

SMOOTH BRAIN.

It's the new thing in CP lexicon. I like it.

Smooth brain has been a thing for a while though?

Texas A&M TE Tre Watson has signed for KC. Was with Fresno State before moving to Texas. Never put up big stats but dude looks a little like Isiah Likely and their physical stats are literally the same.

My nephew calls his dog smooth brain. ROFL

He’s a lab. It fits.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> are signing Texas A&amp;M TE Tre Watson.<br><br>Per, <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AaronWilson_NFL</a>. <a href="https://t.co/EjIsFWodhc">pic.twitter.com/EjIsFWodhc</a></p>&mdash; Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsBlitz/status/1916623206309384273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs are signing TE Tre Watson out of Texas A&amp;M to an undrafted free agent deal — and he’s getting $249,000 guaranteed, per source. <a href="https://t.co/EmPkMRq5pB">pic.twitter.com/EmPkMRq5pB</a></p>&mdash; Chiefs Live News (@chiefslivenews) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiefslivenews/status/1916623980464574629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No shit!
This should be a poop thread!!!

A te here similar to what Isaiah Likely does for bal would be very intriguing. Me likey.

Pennel is 34 and probably shouldn't be expected to play a bigger role, and the other three are Practice Squad guys that aren't necessarily a step up from a UDFA. I'm not saying the sky is falling here, but I am surprised. This seems like a spot that could use some more competition.

The experience gives them a step up from a UDFA.

Siaki Ika's fall has been epic and quick. He was what, a sthird round pick, but was often mocked in the 2nd round, was released by the BROWNS that same year, Eagles picked him and released him twice I think the next year, and then we picked him up. Is he just that bad or does he have poor work ethic? I am kind of shocked. How often do you spend a third on a DT and release him the same year he's drafted? That's some Isaiah Wilson type shit.

He has a sexual assault charge hanging over his head right now.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/cr...4-a3e9d9d33121

He's bad. Just one of those guys that got overly hyped in draft season. Honestly think Lovett has a better shot.

Raheem Mostert was signed and released by SIX TEAMS before he finally broke through in San Fran. Clearly Spags and Veach see something in him as he was in the system last year and is still with the team. He'll have this next camp to step up and show what he's got. He's still only 24 so there's still time imo.

So does anybody know when rookie mini camp is

Micah Mazzccua got mini camp invite. He's a total headcase but he's better than Caliendo.

Some interesting options along the offensive line this year
Esa Pole 6’5” 320 he’s a guy that if needs be can kick down to guard. Big physical kid with great movement skills.

Dalton Cooper 6’6” 320 played RT at Oklahoma state last two years. Very solid player. Has higher upside than Driscoll.

Blaise Sparks 6’7” 335 played at Illinois before transferring to Delaware. Plays nasty. Solid RT option or swing tackle type.

Will Brooks the safety from Tennesse has signed with KC and looks a very interesting prospect. 6'1, 203 pounds and ran a 4:58. Last year he got multiple picks including a pick 6 and is said to be a hard working and intelligent player. Every year there's an undrafted DB who makes noise at camp and this guy might be him tbh as the tools are certainly there.

Corey Flagg Jr and Damien Alford have both been invited to the Chiefs rookie mini-camp. Flagg is a local LB who already visited KC before the draft. Both have invites to other rookie camps too.

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/kansas...d-josh-simmons

Article on UDFA rookies

Did Showtime start this thread then just drink antifreeze and fall into a flaming aids tree?

https://nfltraderumors.co/2025-nfl-o...-all-32-teams/

May 3-5

Also of note:

https://nfltraderumors.co/chiefs-mak...thony-firkser/

Love that they're bringing in a bunch of tackles. PS should have some solid talent on it this season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Based on these moves, I think the Chiefs are expecting more out of a certain UDFA than teams usually get. <a href="https://t.co/LSuIrRaN66">https://t.co/LSuIrRaN66</a></p>&mdash; Daniel Harms (@InHarmsWay19) <a href="https://twitter.com/InHarmsWay19/status/1917726325801918807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He's referring to Briningstool and the Chiefs releasing not 1, but 2 TEs.

I agree.

I’m surprised about Baylor Cupp. He’s got good size like Wiley. Good catch radius. Not that athletic and was injured often last year. I agree they must like the two new ones quite a bit, their potential

I know this is a highlight video, but damn this guy is a beast!!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Those who listen to the podcast have heard me reference these plays. This Miami /Clemson game in 2023 was the first time I saw TE Jake Bringingstool play. And I kept tabs every since. It reminded me of this 60yd+ TD in week 1 of 2014 preseason of Travis Kelce. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/AN1C0WmCcp">pic.twitter.com/AN1C0WmCcp</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1917353828095082888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They could play hey macarana everytime he scores

Damn- Kelce could move

Badger and Briningstool both have an excellent chance of making the roster.

Ngl this kid looks really interesting

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I like the name Briningstool, I hope he makes the team. He's probably the favorite right now to be camp darling of the year.

What does the TE room look like with all these guys?

I agree.The highlights look pretty impressive. Why wasn't he drafted?

I asked ChatGPT:

Briningstool is like 3” taller than Noah Gray and was a much more productive college player.

chatGPT thinks he kinda sucks

Thanks Dante84.

It was a "highlight" reel, but he did look pretty athletic and he did make a few contested catches. Still might be an interesting signing to keep an eye on this summer.

And even his dumbass could return kicks!

Mismatch on linebackers, catch radius advantage on most defenders, good straight line speed, made plenty of contested catches on these highlights.

He’s going to push for TE3 real fast IMO.

I think it is about even money who will be better out of Wiley and Briningstool.

Travis Kelce
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
10-yard split: 1.61 seconds
20-yard split: 2.72 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 4.42 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.09 seconds
Vertical jump: 35 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches

Jake Briningstool
40-yard dash: 4.75 seconds
10-yard split: 1.66 seconds
20-yard split: unknown
20-yard shuttle: unknown
Three-cone drill: unknown
Vertical jump: 31 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 7 inches

Nonsense.

You are that high on Wiley?

No one talking about patrick mahomes half bro Graham Walker is at the mini camp.

Really? Is it official. If so that is cool.

Yeah saw it on Twitter

There are reasons why Wiley was a mid round pick and this kid was undrafted.

This is just camp hero nonsense, Ricky Stanzi style.

Wiley's ceiling is TE1.

This kid's ceiling is likely TE3. And maybe not even that, because he can't block for shit. And he runs a 4.85. Yeah, no.

Briningstool broke records at Clemson and has better technical skills as a receiver imo and is a younger guy too. I ain't lost hope In Wiley but I think this new kid definitely has a shot at making some noise in camp.

Anyway another WR was added to the UDFA list. San Diego WR Justin Lockhart. 24 years old and put up 900 yards and 5 TD's last season. Looks tall with decent speed so we'll see.

He's smaller and slower.

It's doubtful.

Well lookee who’s engaging in off-season roster battle hot takes.

The early returns on Wiley weren't great even before the injury. As people who love to put practices and training camp under a microscope do.

All is not lost of course but if you redrafted nobody would draft him in the 3rd round.

Because he didn't light it up as TE3 in Andy Reid's offense right away?

Nonsense.

there's zero reason to be down on Wiley. If he's healthy and had a year to learn the offense, he'll be light years away from a TE so slow that Bolton could cover him in man.

"The early returns"

Dude, he was a rookie TE who only played half of a season. And even then, I'm sorry, but he's going up against a rando undrafted douche.

You're doing exactly the behavior you hate in training camp threads -- where somebody's ass gets crowned too soon. Doesn't matter the reason. At least in training camp threads people crown guy's asses mostly because Chiefs media will hype them up or because we see the coaches giving them increased workload and opportunities. You? You're guilty of the tired age-old "Well he certainly can't be any WORSE than Player X!" And you're doing it with a player who's barely had any time to show he can be a contributor to the team at a deep position on the team (yes, Kelce + Gray = deep at TE) that historically hasn't been successful for rookies.

Am I crazy to think Czaplicki might have a shot at making the roster? Punt God was Punt Meh last season, and his touchbacks were infuriating.... at the very least, competition will do Matt good.

Hey if Chiefsplanet places so much emphasis on training camp for those who appear to perform well shouldn't that same scrutiny exist for players who struggle?

And yes I am. Proving a point that any reaction to training camp is pretty much stupid.

This kid ran a 4.85.

!

Pretty sure Norman-Lott runs a 4.85.

SLOW. SLOW. TOO ****ING SLOW to be an NFL TE.

Wiley ran a 4.6, for comparison.

This kid ain't making the 53.

This is Ricky Stanzi territory.

He was a goddamn draft pick.

Bloodinmystool wasn't.

No he didn't. He ran a 4.75.

One of the least important metrics is the 40 meter dash anyway. Gronk ran a 4.7.

I think he has a shot at TE3. I'm not calling it but Wiley will have to battle.

40 meter dash? LMAO

40 YARD dash, you mean?

Gronk could get away with it because he hit like a damned freight train when he blocked.

Yes I know it is yards. I watch alot of running for the 1500M and 400M etc.

Slipped out. Remain calm.