Chiefs release KeiVarae Russell

[RunKC]

Rand Gettlin-I'm told the #Chiefs have released defensive back KeiVarae Russell. Special teams numbers game. Super talented player. Likely to be claimed.

WOW

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I will be shocked if there isn't a report over the next few days that he failed a drug test, had an injury or has been arrested for something. It is beyond weird to give up on a 3rd round pick so quickly.

Notre Dame guy. I'm guessing there are ties to a pedophilia ring. Just a hunch.

Oh and great use of that third Dorse! Dude had to have some major issues beyond being a slow learner/bad fit.

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by frozenchief

We just re-signed Dezman Moses.

I don't know this at all but are NFL team required to carry 53 guys on their roster? Is there a time limit on how long they can be under the 53?

[wazu]

Originally Posted by milkman

Draft picks are wasted every year.
It just takes most more time to admit the wasted pick and move on.

This. Moves like this are an indicator of a strong organization.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I just noticed the comment about this being a "special teams numbers game."

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit there - considering we have three players whose primary role is the same. Hill, Davis, Thomas.

Jesus, if there was EVER a guy to have given up on, it would be Thomas.

Or Davis.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I just noticed the comment about this being a "special teams numbers game."

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit there - considering we have three players whose primary role is the same. Hill, Davis, Thomas.

Jesus, if there was EVER a guy to have given up on, it would be Thomas.

DAT has at least fifth round trade value. We let him go and he will be signed quickly. He's great for depth for his skill position

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I just noticed the comment about this being a "special teams numbers game."

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit there - considering we have three players whose primary role is the same. Hill, Davis, Thomas.

Jesus, if there was EVER a guy to have given up on, it would be Thomas.

We have young athletic guys at CB. I think Andy kept DAT for depth. We lost all of our athletic WR's by the Pats game and were left with Avant and Hammond.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I just noticed the comment about this being a "special teams numbers game."

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit there - considering we have three players whose primary role is the same. Hill, Davis, Thomas.

Jesus, if there was EVER a guy to have given up on, it would be Thomas.

Have to believe that Dorsey still thinks there's market for either Davis or Thomas.

At the end of the day, though, other issues notwithstanding, I'd rather see DAT on the field than Wilson.

Wilson is garbage.

[bricks]

Originally Posted by RunKC

There has to be more to this. It doesn't make sense to cut bait on a player like this so quickly.

I know.

I'm shocked tbh.

Maybe they're sold on Gaines, Nelson and White? And figured Russell won't be as good as those guys?

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Or Davis.

At least Davis suits up and contributes. Thomas was a healthy scratch ... again.

[bricks]

Originally Posted by ct

good, anyone else notice how zombie frank zombo looked on sunday?

Yeah I did.

I saw him bat down a pass at the los. I thought it was a good play by him.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

DAT and Tyreek are going to be useful in our game with Pitt who is notoriously bad at defending the screens and slants

[scho63]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Wow how hard do you have to suck to get the boot as a 3rd round pick this early in the game, wow.

That was my first thought.

Gave up on this guy quick so something went horribly wrong.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I will be shocked if there isn't a report over the next few days that he failed a drug test, had an injury or has been arrested for something. It is beyond weird to give up on a 3rd round pick so quickly.

Yes, this. There had to be some huge character blowup behind the scenes... whether it was some illegal issue unrelated to the Chiefs FO/coaching, or otherwise.

[Bowser]

Well, I guess the "litmus" will be as to how long he goes unclaimed. If he goes to another team and is a solid contributor a month from now we can say Dorsey screwed the pooch here.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

So the Chiefs decided that a guy they traded a 2032 13th round pick for has more upside than the guy they just used the 74th pick on just a few months ago.

Interesting draft, as we've already cut 2 of our first 6 picks.

We're going to see more and more of this moving forward, as the Chiefs will have more draft picks than spots available due to the quality of the roster.