Chiefs Your Training Camp Feelings: The O-Line

**Rain Man** · 07-26-2008, 01:45 PM

The Big Five. The Quintet. You know who.

Zebedee DuBois · 07-26-2008, 01:46 PM

Here's hoping.

Coach · 07-26-2008, 01:58 PM

I think this line is going to be much better. The first few games may be a rough go at it, becuase they will need time to work together as a unit. The only way they'll get better at it is getting reps in practice (Last year was a big problem with the O-line becuase of injuries and ineffectiveness) and in game settings.

Another thing to factor into your mind is that practice settings does not translate into game settings. So it will take time for them to get it going, especially in game situations. At least there is finally some youth on this line, and not some washed up clowns (Turdly, Welbourne, etc).

I still am hoping that Taylor or Stollings can beat out McIntosh, becuase McIntosh isn't even worthy of being a starter. He's at best, a average back-up lineman.

JBucc · 07-26-2008, 01:59 PM

I feel much better about Albert because he's young and athletic.
I feel a little better about Waters because he's grunting a lot. And he'll hopefully have some more talent around him.
I feel much better about Niswanger because he's young and athletic.
I feel a little better about RG because it's not Welbourn.
I feel the same about RT because all the options suck just like last year.

RustShack · 07-26-2008, 02:03 PM

Overall I think almost each single position got better.

el borracho · 07-26-2008, 02:38 PM

I feel much better (but still not good) about 2008

Rookie changing positions at LT is probably about equal to marginally talented vet
Waters is the same
Bigger is better at center
Whoever it is cannot be worse than Welbourne was last year
Whoever it is cannot be worse than Terry and Turley were last year

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-26-2008, 02:46 PM

My biggest concern is whatever position McIntosh is playing, because it won't be LT.

He's a finesse guy, he's going to get abused at RG or RT.

Interesting that I haven't heard a peep yet about Barry Richardson yet...

kregger · 07-26-2008, 03:43 PM

The only upgrade I give is to R Tackle, because it honestly can't get worse. Waters gets the same grade. Niswanger is an unknown, hopefully he can get the ball to Brody without issue. Jones or ????, BIG question mark. Branden gets the rookie pass and hopefully can keep Brody from the ICU.

tmax63 · 07-26-2008, 04:25 PM

I call Albert a little better for this year and a lot better next year. Ditto for Rudy. Waters is Waters and being surrounded by better younger athletes is a plus. The right side is still a ? but we do have a couple of youngsters that might be able to step up if needed. I feel better about this year's line than last year and I think that next year will be far better yet.

View Poll Results: Do you feel better or worse about the o-line spots this year?
Left Tackle: 2008 Guard Brandon Albert 2007 Big Mac Attack	3	11.54%
I feel much better in 2008	14	53.85%
I feel a little better in 2008	9	34.62%
About the same	3	11.54%
I felt a little better in 2007	0	0%
I felt much better in 2007	0	0%
Left Guard 2008 Last of the Scolaricans Waters 2007 Pro Bowler Waters	3	11.54%
I feel much better in 2008	0	0%
I feel a little better in 2008	5	19.23%
About the same	18	69.23%
I felt a little better in 2007	1	3.85%
I felt much better in 2007	1	3.85%
Center: 2008 Ru-dy! Ru-dy! 2007 Undersized Wiegman	3	11.54%
I feel much better in 2008	4	15.38%
I feel a little better in 2008	9	34.62%
About the same	7	26.92%
I felt a little better in 2007	4	15.38%
I felt much better in 2007	0	0%
Right Guard 2008 Jones...or something 2007 Not so Wel bourn.	3	11.54%
I feel much better in 2008	2	7.69%
I feel a little better in 2008	10	38.46%
About the same	9	34.62%
I felt a little better in 2007	3	11.54%
I felt much better in 2007	1	3.85%
Right Tackle: 2008 Reincarnation of Big Mac 2007 Twin Terrors Turley/Terry & whattheheckSvitek	3	11.54%
I feel much better in 2008	6	23.08%
I feel a little better in 2008	10	38.46%
About the same	9	34.62%
I felt a little better in 2007	0	0%
I felt much better in 2007	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

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Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5938476	I think this line is going to be much better. The first few games may be a rough go at it, becuase they will need time to work together as a unit. The only way they'll get better at it is getting reps in practice (Last year was a big problem with the O-line becuase of injuries and ineffectiveness) and in game settings. Another thing to factor into your mind is that practice settings does not translate into game settings. So it will take time for them to get it going, especially in game situations. At least there is finally some youth on this line, and not some washed up clowns (Turdly, Welbourne, etc). I still am hoping that Taylor or Stollings can beat out McIntosh, becuase McIntosh isn't even worthy of being a starter. He's at best, a average back-up lineman. __________________ Super Bowl IV, LIV, LVII & LVIII Champions 2020, 2021, 2023, & 2024 AFC Champions 1985 & 2015 Major League Baseball World Series Champions 1980, 1985, 2014, & 2015 Major League Baseball American League Champions 2015 American League Central Division Champs
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07-26-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	I feel much better about Albert because he's young and athletic. I feel a little better about Waters because he's grunting a lot. And he'll hopefully have some more talent around him. I feel much better about Niswanger because he's young and athletic. I feel a little better about RG because it's not Welbourn. I feel the same about RT because all the options suck just like last year.
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07-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#6
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $6369148	I feel much better (but still not good) about 2008 Rookie changing positions at LT is probably about equal to marginally talented vet Waters is the same Bigger is better at center Whoever it is cannot be worse than Welbourne was last year Whoever it is cannot be worse than Terry and Turley were last year
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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4901115	My biggest concern is whatever position McIntosh is playing, because it won't be LT. He's a finesse guy, he's going to get abused at RG or RT. Interesting that I haven't heard a peep yet about Barry Richardson yet...
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07-26-2008, 03:43 PM	#8
kregger thick as a brick Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alpha centauri Casino cash: $10004925	The only upgrade I give is to R Tackle, because it honestly can't get worse. Waters gets the same grade. Niswanger is an unknown, hopefully he can get the ball to Brody without issue. Jones or ????, BIG question mark. Branden gets the rookie pass and hopefully can keep Brody from the ICU.
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07-26-2008, 04:25 PM	#9
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $3230400	I call Albert a little better for this year and a lot better next year. Ditto for Rudy. Waters is Waters and being surrounded by better younger athletes is a plus. The right side is still a ? but we do have a couple of youngsters that might be able to step up if needed. I feel better about this year's line than last year and I think that next year will be far better yet. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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