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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan
Anybody else concerned that we don't have anybody to fill even the crumby players shoes? We might be picking number one overall next year.
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Not really. Look @ the cuts. Starting at the end of the season and Terry.
Chris Terry- obviously was declining and it looked like he had no desire out there.
Gilbert Harris and DE Khreem Smith ( both were called up from the PS and waived sometime in mid January according to PFW's transactions on the KC team Page) Smith must of really been bad if they didn't want to bring him back to camp to compete, just a camp body even. Who knows what's up w/ Allen and when he will show up. All depends on the contract. Harris isn't that suprising. He is a tweener and not much upside at RB and it looks like they will sign or draft someone ( hopefully someone good ) to compete with boomer.
Turley- retired because of the injuries.
Welbourn- His play was about as inspiring as Chris Terry.
Kennison- 35 is way too old. At least this forces us to sign a vet WR to go with the young guys and probably draft a Slot/KR/PR type.
Dunn- was a stud for years as a blocking TE. It will be very hard to find a guy his size with his ability. Injuries caught up.
Law- not the same player.
Huard- According to BRC's thread. I have no problem with that either.
The UFA's:
Wiegmann- same as Dunn....solid years and very durable. Unsung team player. Just not the same as he is older.
Wilson- Can't play as a inline TE. Not a great blocker at FB. Has a few mental lapses and drops a few balls to boot. He needs a Dallas Clark slot TE role somewhere. Not here.
Parker- He just can't seem to get it as far as taking his game up another level. Way too inconsistant for me.
Fox- shows promise and willingness to be the ST stalwart. Just can't stay healthy.
Drummond- puke smiley.
To me, most if not all of these moves are no brainers. Whoever comes in to take their roster spots will at least be a young player drafted or undrafted or a FA ready to move into a starting role. Might get a few upper level FA's ( not elite)
Take Chris Bober for example. I would bet he could or will get cut sometime as well. But he fits the role of a player to hang onto until we know if any of the young guys can fill his backup role.