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**Tribal Warfare** · 08-30-2008, 05:38 PM

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Quick Thoughts on First 53-Man Roster
August 30, 2008 - Bob Gretz |

Nobody can ever say Herm Edwards doesn’t back up what he says.

The Chiefs head coach said the roster needed to be younger. He said that over a year ago. He’s gone about making it happen.

The initial 53-man roster for the Chiefs has 31 players who are 25 years old or younger. That’s 59 percent of the roster. Twenty-two of those players are 23 years old or younger. Ten of those players are 22 years old or younger.

Until there is some stability in the 53 names on the roster, we won’t spend much time analyzing the early results. That time will come probably Sunday night, once the Chiefs put in their waiver claims on any players that interest them around the league.

If the Chiefs find talent somewhere else, which of the current 53 would go? I would rank the bottom five on the Chiefs roster this way based on the current roster numbers, production in pre-season and other factors:

* 53 - LB Napoleon Harris.
* 52 - CB Maurice Leggett
* 51 - TE J.P. Foschi
* 50 - WR Jeff Webb
* 49 - RB Dantrell Savage/R B.J. Sams

The moves in this first wave provided few surprises. They would be limited to Harris making the team and both Savage and Sams being on the roster. Harris did nothing exceptional in the off-season or pre-season to keep his spot on the roster and he has no future with the team. I’ve got to believe if the Chiefs can find a young linebacker out there that Harris will be the first to go.

The decision on Savage/Sams obviously came down to Sams’ hamstring injury. There’s been no word out of Arrowhead on what Friday medical tests disclosed on Sams. Rest assured that Savage’s fumble to open the game on Thursday night combined with the injury created this situation. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Savage can provide something else besides returns; Sams is a returner only.

The Chiefs are top heavy at halfback with five guys on the roster. They are also heavy in the secondary with 10 guys, including six corners. But those were the positions of strength for the Chiefs and Edwards was determined to keep the best players.

We’ll have plenty more in the coming 48 hours on the roster. But right now here’s what it looks like:

QUARTERBACK (3): Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard.

HALFBACK (5): Larry Johnson, Kolby Smith, Jamaal Charles, Jackie Battle and Dantrell Savage.

FULLBACK (1): Mike Cox.

TIGHT END (3): Tony Gonzalez, Brad Cottam and J.P. Foschi.

WIDE RECEIVER (5): Dwayne Bowe, Devard Darling, Will Franklin, Maurice Price and Jeff Webb.

OFFENSIVE LINE (8): Branden Albert, Brian Waters, Rudy Niswanger, Adrian Jones, Damion McIntosh, Herb Taylor, Barry Richardson and Wade Smith.

DEFENSIVE LINE (8): Turk McBride, Tank Tyler, Glenn Dorsey, Tamba Hali, Alfonso Boone, Ron Edwards. T.J. Jackson and Brian Johnston.

LINEBACKERS (6): Derrick Johnson, Pat Thomas, Donnie Edwards, Demorrio Williams, Wes Dacus and Napoleon Harris.

CORNERBACKS (6): Pat Surtain, Brandon Flowers, Brandon Carr, Dimitri Patterson, Tyron Brackenridge and Maurice Leggett.

SAFETIES (4): Jarrad Page, Bernard Pollard, Jon McGraw and DaJuan Morgan.

SPECIAL TEAMS (4): B.J. Sams, Nick Novak, Dustin Colquitt and J.P. Darche.

Hammock Parties · 08-30-2008, 07:50 PM

Cottam is a better receiver than blocker, IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Michael Allen was our 3rd TE last year, he was never a factor.

That's because he was a lousy blocker and I don't even know if he was active most of the year. They used Svitek as the third TE.

**jjchieffan** · 08-30-2008, 08:39 PM

To further make Gretz point, we have 26 players that entered the league last year or this year on the team. 14 rookies, 12 second year players. That is half the roster. I am really excited about the future of this team for the first time in a while.

**Iowanian** · 08-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Foschi played with Chan at GT.....

There is 1 FB on the roster, and Foschi can play H-back sets as well as the #3 TE and special teams. Thats why I think he's still here.

MIAdragon · 08-30-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Michael Allen was our 3rd TE last year, he was never a factor.

New OC.

08-30-2008, 05:38 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $832813	Gretz:Quick Thoughts on First 53-Man Roster http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-footb...html#more-1739 Quick Thoughts on First 53-Man Roster August 30, 2008 - Bob Gretz \| Nobody can ever say Herm Edwards doesn’t back up what he says. The Chiefs head coach said the roster needed to be younger. He said that over a year ago. He’s gone about making it happen. The initial 53-man roster for the Chiefs has 31 players who are 25 years old or younger. That’s 59 percent of the roster. Twenty-two of those players are 23 years old or younger. Ten of those players are 22 years old or younger. Until there is some stability in the 53 names on the roster, we won’t spend much time analyzing the early results. That time will come probably Sunday night, once the Chiefs put in their waiver claims on any players that interest them around the league. If the Chiefs find talent somewhere else, which of the current 53 would go? I would rank the bottom five on the Chiefs roster this way based on the current roster numbers, production in pre-season and other factors: * 53 - LB Napoleon Harris. * 52 - CB Maurice Leggett * 51 - TE J.P. Foschi * 50 - WR Jeff Webb * 49 - RB Dantrell Savage/R B.J. Sams The moves in this first wave provided few surprises. They would be limited to Harris making the team and both Savage and Sams being on the roster. Harris did nothing exceptional in the off-season or pre-season to keep his spot on the roster and he has no future with the team. I’ve got to believe if the Chiefs can find a young linebacker out there that Harris will be the first to go. The decision on Savage/Sams obviously came down to Sams’ hamstring injury. There’s been no word out of Arrowhead on what Friday medical tests disclosed on Sams. Rest assured that Savage’s fumble to open the game on Thursday night combined with the injury created this situation. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Savage can provide something else besides returns; Sams is a returner only. The Chiefs are top heavy at halfback with five guys on the roster. They are also heavy in the secondary with 10 guys, including six corners. But those were the positions of strength for the Chiefs and Edwards was determined to keep the best players. We’ll have plenty more in the coming 48 hours on the roster. But right now here’s what it looks like: QUARTERBACK (3): Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard. HALFBACK (5): Larry Johnson, Kolby Smith, Jamaal Charles, Jackie Battle and Dantrell Savage. FULLBACK (1): Mike Cox. TIGHT END (3): Tony Gonzalez, Brad Cottam and J.P. Foschi. WIDE RECEIVER (5): Dwayne Bowe, Devard Darling, Will Franklin, Maurice Price and Jeff Webb. OFFENSIVE LINE (8): Branden Albert, Brian Waters, Rudy Niswanger, Adrian Jones, Damion McIntosh, Herb Taylor, Barry Richardson and Wade Smith. DEFENSIVE LINE (8): Turk McBride, Tank Tyler, Glenn Dorsey, Tamba Hali, Alfonso Boone, Ron Edwards. T.J. Jackson and Brian Johnston. LINEBACKERS (6): Derrick Johnson, Pat Thomas, Donnie Edwards, Demorrio Williams, Wes Dacus and Napoleon Harris. CORNERBACKS (6): Pat Surtain, Brandon Flowers, Brandon Carr, Dimitri Patterson, Tyron Brackenridge and Maurice Leggett. SAFETIES (4): Jarrad Page, Bernard Pollard, Jon McGraw and DaJuan Morgan. SPECIAL TEAMS (4): B.J. Sams, Nick Novak, Dustin Colquitt and J.P. Darche.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4718454	Foschi played with Chan at GT..... There is 1 FB on the roster, and Foschi can play H-back sets as well as the #3 TE and special teams. Thats why I think he's still here.
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