Chiefs 9-1 Andy Reid Q&A OL/TE notes

booger · 09-01-2015, 10:49 PM

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Rams would be important for those Chiefs still fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.
"Most of those guys that were on the fence are going to get an opportunity to play,” he said. “We'll go through and evaluate it. There are some spots there that are very important in the reps that these guys get in our evaluation."

Reid said that it’s likely tight end Demetrius Harris will see his first action since last year against the Rams.

"There's a good chance,” he said. “I kind of want to go back and see how he feels after today. If he does it won't be a ton, but there's a chance he plays Thursday."

Reid said that offensive lineman Zach Fulton would take snaps at center on Thursday.

"I'm going to get him a few reps this game,” he said. “Right now I feel pretty comfortable about it unless something changes in the game. I think he needs that work. I think that will be good for him."

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...5-b9114a6e68e2

Forgot about Fulton at C. Obviously they're comfortable enough with him in practice to play there but it will be nice to see him get time there against the Rams. It's interesting, to me at least, because as the cuts approach and depending on how well he looks I think it's possible they cut Kush. If Allen and Fulton can play C there's no need to Kush to be on the 45 man game day roster. They take the 5 starters and 2 backups. Backing up C only won't get you on the game day roster. Depending how many they keep it might push Kush off the roster...might.

booger · 09-01-2015, 10:53 PM

I think TE is interesting too. I expected Harris to start off the season on PUP and be activated later. I don't think it's likely they keep 4 TE's and going with so little experience behind Kelce with O'Shaunessy and Harris seems a bit risky.

**Rausch** · 09-01-2015, 10:55 PM

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

booger · 09-01-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

haven't heard or seen one single issue with any of his snaps, regular or from the gun

**Rausch** · 09-01-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

haven't heard or seen one single issue with any of his snaps, regular or from the gun

And that was mentioned as a weakness numerous times after he was drafted.

booger · 09-01-2015, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

And that was mentioned as a weakness numerous times after he was drafted.

yep. I was glad to see the games and reading camp reports daily there wasn't any issues becuase I expected a few

**wazu** · 09-01-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

No they didn't.

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-02-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wazu

No they didn't.

There absolutely were folks who said he couldn't snap the ball.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-02-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

There absolutely were folks who said he couldn't snap the ball.

Yes there were, Mr. Dave.

Dirty, wretched heathens besmirching the good name of my adopted fatty bastard-child.

For shame!

aturnis · 09-02-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

There absolutely were folks who said he couldn't snap the ball.

Holy shit. No. They didn't.

They said HE HAD NEVER DISPLAYED THE ABILITY TO SNAP THE BALL IN THE PAST. Which, the video backs up. It was atrocious.

Nobody pretended to know what his snapping ability would be after an entire offseason of practicing it. They only expressed concern that it could be a problem, which it still could be.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-01-2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

Morse started training camp at guard for the first week.

The only person that said Morse had difficulty snapping was Hamas, who had first hand knowledge, IIRC.

I still haven't seen any reason why Kush shouldn't be starting.

-King- · 09-02-2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Morse started training camp at guard for the first week.

The only person that said Morse had difficulty snapping was Hamas, who had first hand knowledge, IIRC.

I still haven't seen any reason why Kush shouldn't be starting.

At the same time, I haven't seen any reason he should be starting over Morse. Morse has been pretty good in the post season. I don't notice him which is great. Him, Grubbs, and Fisher have been very solid so far. It's the right side that has been having problems.

KChiefs1 · 09-01-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

Awful pick.

aturnis · 09-01-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This can't be true.

Everyone said Morse was drafted to play G and was horrible at C...

I think you're overstating everything in this post.

He was drafted as a center. Everyone acknowledged that.

Most also HOPED Kush would be a good enough center to allow Morse to play guard. This was, and still would be a preferable outcome. Apparently Kush can't cut it though.

Nobody said he WILL be, or IS a horrible center. They said that, in limited action at center in college, his snapping ability left A LOT to be desired. I think if the film were available, you and I(didn't see it, didn't say it) would probably both see this to be fact. As I'm sure all Missouri fans didn't misremember this collectively.

**Rausch** · 09-01-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

Nobody said he WILL be, or IS a horrible center. They said that, in limited action at center in college, his snapping ability left A LOT to be desired.

That is what was stated, numerous times, and your following comment was given as the reason why.

I can't remember all the names because I was in a delirium at the time due actually loving a Chiefs' draft...

09-01-2015, 10:49 PM	Topic Starter
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2281450	9-1 Andy Reid Q&A OL/TE notes Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Rams would be important for those Chiefs still fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster. "Most of those guys that were on the fence are going to get an opportunity to play,” he said. “We'll go through and evaluate it. There are some spots there that are very important in the reps that these guys get in our evaluation." Reid said that it’s likely tight end Demetrius Harris will see his first action since last year against the Rams. "There's a good chance,” he said. “I kind of want to go back and see how he feels after today. If he does it won't be a ton, but there's a chance he plays Thursday." Reid said that offensive lineman Zach Fulton would take snaps at center on Thursday. "I'm going to get him a few reps this game,” he said. “Right now I feel pretty comfortable about it unless something changes in the game. I think he needs that work. I think that will be good for him." http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...5-b9114a6e68e2 Forgot about Fulton at C. Obviously they're comfortable enough with him in practice to play there but it will be nice to see him get time there against the Rams. It's interesting, to me at least, because as the cuts approach and depending on how well he looks I think it's possible they cut Kush. If Allen and Fulton can play C there's no need to Kush to be on the 45 man game day roster. They take the 5 starters and 2 backups. Backing up C only won't get you on the game day roster. Depending how many they keep it might push Kush off the roster...might.
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