Paylor: Five things to watch at the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

IMO, I believe this whole draft wasn't necessarily to find starters but to promote competition and staying true to their draft board.

Depth vs Competition?

Who really cares dude, both are equally important... we simply cannot continue to rely on Hali, Houston and then ZOMBO when they both need a blow.

Having dynamic athletes with starter potential written all over them is CRUCIAL to being a great football team... two solid starters is a great start but what happens when one needs a breather or gets hurt?

You get Zombo, that's what.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by scott free

Depth vs Competition?

Who really cares dude, both are equally important... we simply cannot continue to rely on Hali, Houston and then ZOMBO when they both need a blow.

Having dynamic athletes with starter potential written all over them is CRUCIAL to being a great football team... two solid starters is a great start but what happens when one needs a breather or gets hurt?

You get Zombo, that's what.

No joke

then you have the battle fir Danielsssssssssssssssssssssssss spot, if Bray can bring it all together or if Murray is the perfect QB to run this offense in the long term with his intangibles.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by scott free

Depth vs Competition?

Who really cares dude, both are equally important... we simply cannot continue to rely on Hali, Houston and then ZOMBO when they both need a blow.

Having dynamic athletes with starter potential written all over them is CRUCIAL to being a great football team... two solid starters is a great start but what happens when one needs a breather or gets hurt?

You get Zombo, that's what.

All of this is especially true when it comes to pass rushers.
Anyone who watched what happened last season should have been wishing for them.
Both the scheme, and the players look solid when our guys are getting there.
Now, let's hope Poe gets some snaps off too.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

All of this is especially true when it comes to pass rushers.
Anyone who watched what happened last season should have been wishing for them.
Both the scheme, and the players look solid when our guys are getting there.
Now, let's hope Poe gets some snaps off too.

Yep, agreed with all... but we can afford a gassed Poe more than we can afford only one good OLB.

Dee Ford, even if he's somewhat one dimensional at the beginning, will be worth his weight in gold as the season goes on... he's a Chiefs 1st rounder who actually deserves it and may actually live up to it.

Pass rushers you bitches, never can have enough of them...

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

DAT will be the 3rd RB on the depth chart which will allow us to keep another WR. Charles and Davis are just fine to carry the season long load.

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

McKnight..

I think McKnight is a dark horse in this scenario. He's been with the team since January learning the offense and special teams plays. Thomas is your punt returner and McKnight is your kick returner. Plus, I think McKnight can be a weapon in this offense. The Jets have been an absolute dumpster fire on O and have misutilized him basically since he's been there, or just flat haven't given him enough opportunities. Add to that McKnight can actually pick up the blitz, and you've got yourself a hell of a backfield.

Jamaal
Knile
McKnight
Thomas
Sherman
??

I think Knile starts the year on PUP and Joe will be the primary backup. DAT will see work on third downs. The question is will they start the year with only 5 backs, or add another FB/HB (Gray makes the squad while Davis rehabs)?