Williamson: Center is a snap so far for Rodney Hudson

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Center is a snap so far for Rodney Hudson

June, 1, 2012 Jun 17:00PM ETBy Bill Williamson

One of the main objectives in Kansas City during the OTAs is to get expected new starting center Rodney Hudson up to speed at his position.

Hudson, a second-round draft choice in 2011, is expected to take over as the center. Former starter Casey Wiegmann is expected to retire. The Chiefs took Hudson as a guard/center prospect out of Florida State with an eye on him starting in his second season.

Even though Hudson didn’t play center in college, the Chiefs are confident in him. He has looked strong in OTAs thus far, Kansas City coach Romeo Crennel said.

“One of the things that we wanted to see is what kind of command that he would take of the offensive line,” Crennel told reporters in Kansas City on Friday. “It looks like he’s doing a nice job of it because he’s been asked to (identify) the (middle linebacker) and re-ID on front. He seems to be handling that pretty well. I think that group is working well together. I think that they’re developing that chemistry that you want on your offensive line. So, he’s doing well.”

Hudson practiced at center in college and last year as a rookie. Crennel believes because Hudson is intelligent and competitive, he will have no problem adjusting to the position when the season starts.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by milkman

People over value Studebaker in coverage because of a couple of plays in which he just happened to be in the perfect place to make plays on poorly thrown balls, balls that would have been completed without contest from Studebaker when the QB was hit on delivery.

If he had actually been where he was supposed to be in coverage on those plays, the ball hits the ground harmlessly.

I'm not saying he's adequate or average. I'm saying, we could do a lot worse. There simply aren't a ton of OLBs that can cover and rush the passer. Studebaker can't rush the passer, and is meh in coverage. However, he's not ****ing Sabby out there. We'll most likely upgrade that spot next year via the draft. I hope so anyways.

[O.city]

One place I'd really like to have some depth, which we might already have depending on Menzie, is at Safety.

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Of course I did. I'm just talking football and pointing out a quality FA that woked out besides an O-Lineman, which was the post I quoted. Relax.

I'd venture to say plenty of FAs work out. Many don't live up to their contracts, but plenty do.

Cara, I'm relaxed. I know and agree that several FA work out. I think VJ in Tampa is going to be great, along with Meachem (tennessee WO are underrated IMO). I agree with Milkman though, typically the high-money FA don't work out. Either to lack of work ethic, system difficulties, or bad ****ing luck(injuries). It wouldn't suprise me at all to see Mario Williams get hurt and only register 7 sacks for the Bills this year.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

No, just keeping it real. The point was there are plenty of FAs that do work out.

Out of the hundreds of big name free agent signings since Reggie White to the Packers, there are only about 5 or 6 that have played a significant role in helping a team win a SB.

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Originally Posted by O.city

One place I'd really like to have some depth, which we might already have depending on Menzie, is at Safety.

I might be in the minority, but I love the Menzie pick. Kid can play man, zone, press, blitz, everything you could want in a 3rd safety. Absolutely awesome. People tend to undervalue 3rd safeties and nickel backs, which is ****ing idiocy to me. This is a passing league, in which you need 3 starters at corner or safety. If you don't have that, you're ****ed IMO.

[O.city]

ILB is another scary spot, but if we lose our all pro ILB or OLB or S our defense is gonna be worse anyway.

[BossChief]

I think Williams is another exception...I can definitely see him blow up in Buffalo.

That DL is stacked and opposing teams won't be able to double him as often as they did in Houston.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by O.city

ILB is another scary spot, but if we lose our all pro ILB or OLB or S our defense is gonna be worse anyway.

I think Bobby Greenwood is going to be far better than people expect.

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I think Williams is another exception...I can definitely see him blow up in Buffalo.

That DL is stacked and opposing teams won't be able to double him as often as they did in Houston.

Definitely agree. 2 sides to an equation, if you will. He has injury issues, but is provided with enough talent around him to make a more than substantial impact (12+ sacks). I think that he is a boom or bust pick up for buffalo. Just depends on how you fee about Mario's health and overall talent level.

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Originally Posted by O.city

ILB is another scary spot, but if we lose our all pro ILB or OLB or S our defense is gonna be worse anyway.

Yup. This was my only reasoning for Kuechly and also my reasoning for Mercilus at OLB. We need legit depth at those positions we can develop into All-pros. Not just starters. If DJ or Tamba goes down, we're probably going to be more ****ed than last year, simply because Berry won't be 100% next year in all likely hood.

[BigChiefFan]

Originally Posted by milkman

Out of the hundreds of big name free agent signings since Reggie White to the Packers, there are only about 5 or 6 that have played a significant role in helping a team win a SB.

Yeah, I tend to agree the big-name FAs are high-risk, high-reward, but some players are so good, if your team is close and an excellent player becomes available, it's worth the risk, in some cases.

Only two teams make it to the SB every year so that doesn't surprise me, but some of the bigger names do help IMPROVE their respected FA teams, which in alot of cases give those teams a better chance of getting to the big dance.

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Originally Posted by milkman

I think Bobby Greenwood is going to be far better than people expect.

I hope so. You're the only person I've seen campaigning him, but i will defer to you on Greenwood. Have literally watched no film of him at all.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I think Williams is another exception...I can definitely see him blow up in Buffalo.

That DL is stacked and opposing teams won't be able to double him as often as they did in Houston.

I firmly believe that a team like Buffalo is wasting money signing a guy like Williams.

They will almost certainly be better with him if he is healthy, but they have little to no chance of even making the playoffs in the AFC.

By the time they can field a team that has a real chance to compete, he will be on the downside of his career.

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Yeah, I tend to agree the big-name FAs are high-risk, high-reward, but some players are so good, if your team is close and an excellent player becomes available, it's worth the risk, in some cases.

Only two teams make it to the SB every year so that doesn't surprise me, but some of the bigger names do help IMPROVE their respected FA teams, which in alot of cases give those teams a better chance of getting to the big dance.

I have advocated for years building a competitive team through the draft.

We are a QB away from that team, and at that point I would have no problem with a big name free agent.

I think the real problem is that most teams don't really address their team building with that approach.

They have tried to shortcut the building process through free agency, and that approach has always failed.

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Milkman, any more info/links on greenwood?

[Messier]

Originally Posted by whoman69

Took way too long. Richardson should not have seen the field last year. When Pioli came in, this was the weak point of the team. Four years in he's finally got the starters settled. Just hope we don't have any injuries.

I think we can handle an injury or two now.