I'm glad I wasn't just "seeing" things. It's odd to me that this thread had 126 replies before anyone mentioned the play of Harris & Brown (me).

As for Harris being an UDFA, on one hand, I'm surprised that he was undrafted because he played so damn well but on the other, when guys like Brian Waters and Ryan Lilja are undrafted, it just goes to show that you don't have to spend first or early second day picks on a guard.

I'll be watching both guys closely against Minnesota, though they likely won't see any time against their first team d-line. But, I do want to see consistency and if they both show that, the Chiefs may have part of their future offensive line already in place. I'm pretty stoked about both players, especially Harris because it's been a long time since we've had a good, young, consistent offensive line.

I still can't understand why the Chiefs didn't draft a center and move the 'Wanger to guard. He was far more effective as a right guard than as a center. Let's just hope that the Chiefs solidify the right guard position after Friday (whether it be Brown or Goff - And I'm fully against Goff at this point) because maybe some consistent play at right guard will help the 'Wanger, which is something he did not have last year.

How bizarre is that the Chiefs have three legitimate left tackles, which are at a premium in this league, but yet they can't seem to find a right tackle to save their lives. Tait was the last right tackle to really own the position and even he was originally drafted as a left tackle.

If Haley stays true to his word, there's no way that Thomas is a starter. Who knows? He may not even be healthy enough to make the squad and if so, the Chiefs had better be scouring the waiver wire for a backup to Mays.

14 years in the NFL is tough on anyone, espeically a 37 year old linebacker.

I agree, DJ was "better" but there's no way he ever plays to #15 overall. It's just too late. He is most certainly a disappointment but I guess we all need to move beyond his draft status and just hope he stays healthy and consistent.

That's all we can ask for at this point.

Poor Hali, man. That guy has the work ethic of a champion but just can't seem to overcome his limited athletic ability. Whether it's the start of the season or mid-season, I have a feeling he will begin to see the playing field less and less.

Tyler must be in the doghouse because I expected him to get the start. He's really the only NT on the roster that has the potential to really help this team, though I think his future is probably not long with the Chiefs. As soon as they bring in someone next year, Tank's either the backup or hits the streets. Unless something dramatic happens, which I doubt.

I expect that to continue through the end of next year's training camp, if not 2011.

Give you somthing to think about.

Hypothetically, Brown and Harris show up the same in the next couple of preseason games the way they did against the Texans, Richardson wins the RT job.

What do you do.

You have Niswanger and Ghiaciuc at center, Goff and Waters at guard, Richardson and Albert at the tackles, and Taylor as a backup.

Do you risk putting either Brown or Harris on the PS?
Do you go into the regular season with 10 O-Linemen.

Or do you cut McIntosh and go into the regular season with 9 O-Linemen?

I didn't dvr the game and can't remember, but was Harris playing LG? I don't think we can cut McInwhiff as he is 1 of 2 RTs we got. I would say Brown is in competition with Washington for backup RG. Harris in competition with Wade Smith for backup LG.

not much of a competition at this point considering Washington hasn't practiced yet.

I am so pleased someone else has made this observation. The single reason I am not down on Niswanger was do to the play of Jones. I am of the opinion Jones was the worst guard in the NFL in 2008 and the worst guard in Chiefs history. The fact Jones was not catapulted off the roster and into the ocean depths after last years preseason was absolute proof that Herm had no business being an NFL HC. And I am still stunned he was inserted as the starting RG before he had played a single down at that position. I believe Jones made both Niswanger and McFat look worse then they were and neither needed any help.

Cut Sackintosh. If BOTH Richardson AND Albert get hurt, he'll probably still be available.

Or maybe stick Brown at RT. Maybe. No idea how he has looked, but that is what he did in college.
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I guarntee you if Mcintosh is cut a team will sign him.

IMO, you cut Ghiacuic most certainly. For starters, Waters can slide over to center if needed. If Brown & Harris continue their play, I think you cut FcIntosh, knowing that Herb Taylor could slide into left tackle, right tackle or even right guard if needed.

Goff, I'm on the fence about. I'm clearly not a fan and would prefer that the Chiefs start Brown, if he continues to play well. The Chiefs aren't going anywhere this year and getting experience for Brown would be helpful heading into next year. If he struggles mightily, Goff could relieve him for a few games as he gets his head back.

Keeping FcIntosh or Ghiacuic over Harris would really chap my ass, much worse than cutting Lilja and keeping Richard Smith or Kevin Samson or Brett Williams.

Ah. Forgot about Waters once playing C. I was thinking one player could take Niswanger's spot if he went down, but couldn't remember who had experience there.

I agree with your last statement IF they continue to play well
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