Initial Waiver Wire claims to end in five minutes…
 

Good luck BV! (Sucks being at the end of line for the first 3 weeks. That rule needs some modification imho. ~ Title edit: Initial 1st day period ends, not begins.)

Whose going? Hailassie and Boye Doe I reckon, Cole Christiansen, Kinnard. Could see quite a few

Always fewer claims than you think

The Chiefs are planning to sign cornerback Reese Taylor to the practice squad, a source told The Star. As I mentioned yesterday, Taylor has been lining up primarily in the slot during camp/preseason.

Buechele is gone for sure. Shitload of teams cut QB's. He'll go to NE.

Slow going thus far

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The only <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> player claimed off waivers appears to be CB Kahlef Hailassie who is now with the Browns.</p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1696926507581554780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DB Darius Rush is now a member of the Chiefs; DB Kahlef Hailassie is now a member of the Browns <a href="https://t.co/ALV0OiuJff">https://t.co/ALV0OiuJff</a></p>&mdash; Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1696926556424225051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs claimed CB Darius Rush off of waivers from the Colts.</p>&mdash; Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1696925490483806528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Knew it. Real bummer, he looked like he had something

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is what I had on Darius Rush in my notes ahead of the draft. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/vg43hyOhNQ">pic.twitter.com/vg43hyOhNQ</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1696926096015475080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rush has some real high end athletic traits..

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs claimed Darius Rush (waived by Indianapolis) who was the 138th selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.<br><br>Here was the write-up for Darius Rush in the KCSN Draft Guide! <a href="https://t.co/U91C7Nu7if">pic.twitter.com/U91C7Nu7if</a></p>&mdash; Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matty_KCSN/status/1696926603501092916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Darius Rush to Kansas City!<br><br>Rush, at 6&#39;1 198, a crazy athletic, raw, lanky and ran the fastest clocked time at the Senior Bowl (21.65 mph). <br><br>He is exclusively an outside corner and excels in man-coverage where his athleticism and length help him stick to WRs. <a href="https://t.co/GLZwYvG03D">pic.twitter.com/GLZwYvG03D</a></p>&mdash; Free Agency Frosty (@FrostyTalksFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrostyTalksFB/status/1696926046526873610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So Rush is on the 53?

No surprise, Austin Reiter going to PS

Yeah if we lose Hailassie getting a 6"2" guy who runs a 4.3 might take the sting out of it (!). Seems a good developmental option.

He got roasted a few times this preseason. Good measurables though.

Got beat out by the 7th rounder Jaylon Jones.

Who's getting entirely too wealthy Chris Jones

Rush has a pretty great RAS.

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/...798400?lang=en

Chiefs coaching >>>> Colts coaching

So we basically traded a UDFA CB for a drafted CB..no one else got claimed lets see how many end up back here.

I’m guessing they were hoping to get him on the practice squad.

But yes, very good athlete n

Like the Rush get. Was intrigued by him as a 3rd day pick and was surprised he went as late as he did.

Colts are cutting 5th round picks before they even step on the field in a live game?

What a shit bag organization.

Chiefs signing Deon Bush and Danny Shelton to their practice squad.

Fully expected those.

Yeah

The Cardinals claimed 6 players...

Also another drafted CB Kyu Blu Kelly who went in the 5th to the Ravens was claimed by Seattle.

Also apparently played well in the first preseason game. Well, PFF has him at over 80. So maybe inconsistent but with some high end upside. May not be a solid reliable type but looks damn toolsy

If it’s one thing that Veach knows….it’s DBs.

Was really hoping someone like Maurice Hurst falls into our lap

So Trevis Gipson went unclaimed.

Hurst isn't subject to waivers because of how long he's been in the league.

Did they say who was cut to make room for Rush? Or was there already a roster spot open?

Omenihu hadn't been placed on the Suspended list yet yesterday, IIRC.

So that should've opened a spot.

Ah gotcha, I'm a dummy, thanks.

i took Rush I believe in the 3rd round in the mock draft we do here. I really like him, elite athlete and just needs to be coached up.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WR Nikko Remigio, LB Olakunle Fatukasi and OG Jerome Carvin all cleared waivers with injury designations. They revert to the reserve/injured list with the Chiefs an will be on IR this season unless the club reaches an injury settlement with them.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1696931362760966448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No surprise here

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source: The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> will not bring back former 2021 fourth-round draft pick Joshua Kaindoh on the practice squad. They&#39;re going in a different direction.</p>&mdash; Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/goldmctNFL/status/1696938096301060329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The guy just sucked butt hole.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Matt Bushman, Deneric Prince, La&#39;Mical Perine, Cornell Powell &amp; Deon Bush are all expected back on the Chiefs&#39; practice squad, per source.</p>&mdash; Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByNateTaylor/status/1696936800462283173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Remember when people balked at Remigio not making the roster? "We'll lose him!" LMAO

Well getting hurt certainly helped the Chiefs keep him.

Isn’t he injured through? Or am I thinking if someone else?

At what point do you just give up on Powell? This is his third year on the practice squad.

PS needs bodies.

seeing former Bronco KR/WR Montrell Washington to our practice squad


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq0vnjryF6U

Kaintdoshit

KeiVarae Russell was a 3rd round.

Exactly. It's his 3rd year, which means he knows the offense very well, and the team is comfortable with him in that role.

he's also injured - you think there are a lot of teams clamoring to sign an injured undrafted rookie free agent to their 53 man roster?

and the Pioli chiefs were also a shitbag organization.

Montrell Washington....Knowmo weeps.

Powell looked like he took a big step forward this camp/PS too.

It happens every year. Usually multiple times.

Nice another tall skinny fast boundry corner.

Mcduffe remains the only
Midget corner on the squad

Good for Powell, but a spot on a PS roster can last as long as a cheese burger on Garret Bolles' plate

Hey, he didn't blow up at Clemson until his senior year! Some guys just need a lot of time in the oven (right...?)

VERY pleased with this, and Remigio

Every year people here freak out about some running back that they want to put on the 53 man roster that every other team is sure to want, and then they clear waivers and make it to the practice squad.

I don't think anyone was concerned with Prince or Perine getting claimed off waivers, I think we were all concerned with replacing CEH with someone who can get to the edge before the beer vendor chases him down.

Teams are calling around prior to cut downs to see who is available , trying to trade guys and asking about certain players. So GMs probably have a feel for who is most likely to be claimed from their cuts.

Never developed even a little bit.

Fell because he didn't seem to know how to play football. Got drafted at all because he looked like someone that SHOULD be able to play anyway.

Then he continued to look like someone who didn't know how to play football. He just never got any better.

A hybrid of Herring and Kaindoah might be decent. Herring has no tools, Kaindoah has no instincts.

As it stands, I wouldn't bother with EITHER guy on as much as a practice squad.

We forget sometimes (I know I do) that the practice squad isn't just our minor league developmental roster.

It's a group of guys they NEED to have out there during the week giving looks to the guys on the roster. They need those bodies out there who can be a reasonable proxy for NFL competition.

I don't honestly think the Chiefs believe Powell will ever amount to anything. They're not keeping him with the expectation that he's going to suddenly become a top 3 or 4 receiving option. They're just keeping him around because he knows where the dining facilities are and when practice starts. He's a guy they can toss out there to give McDuffie some reps.

Think of him as a AAAA player. Teams don't keep those guys around because they expect them to make a difference in the show. They keep them around because SOMEONE needs to play catch with the blue chip phenom in the bus leagues that they hope to have on the squad soon. And like any minor league team - some guys are Nuke LaLoosh - others are Crash Davis.

Some of these PS guys they keep because they hope they can contribute in a big way some day (Remigio might be an exmaple). But Cornell Powell is 'organizational depth' as they say in MLB. He's Crash. He's here on inertia and familiarity.

I find it kind of annoying they could have claimed Trevis Gipson to replace Herring and didn't do it...

That was totally random and weird, though, and you don't see that kind of stuff happening here anymore. Usually 5th rounders and up are locks.

I do still wonder what happened with Russell. That was insane.

I haven't found anything saying a team has claimed Shane Buechele, anyone else aware of it?

It's a shame those interceptions were not his fault and it caused him to drop off the table.

Anyone disagree?

Yes.

The first interception was absolutely brutal and 100% his fault. And he spent the entire pre-season throwing hospital balls. Against a backup that gets your WR killed. Against a starter it gets you picked off (and did).

He doesn't read the play quickly so his timing is a step behind. And it gets his receivers murdered - at best. He'll have plenty of 'drops' that turn into INTs because he's throwing to guys as their window is closing rather than opening and creating exceptionally high degree of difficulty catches that often yield bad outcomes.

At this point he's in his 3rd season in Reid's offense. If his processing is still this slow, it's going to stay this slow. He's a non-entity.

I'd bring Oladokun back before Buechele. I don't understand the fascination with the guy. I don't think he'll ever be as much as a regular backup in this league. I just don't see anything to him.

I'm all in for Oladokun being QB3

If they want a young backup they'll have to actually use a pick on one instead of trying to find undrafted guys.

Yeah - he'd be the guy I put back on the PS and give him a year of reps on the PS to get into the flow of the system.

Shane got his shot and I didn't see the necessary development. It's Oladokun's time, IMO. Give him his shot and if he doesn't develop, onto the next guy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs are signing cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe to the practice squad, a source told The Star.</p>&mdash; Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/1696951497219620974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Glad that Remigio and Perine weren't claimed.

kick ass

That makes me happy as well.

Russel was well after Pioli.

:thumb: Thank you for your response and feedback. I really liked the way the game was not too big for Oladokun.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs have officially added a third quarterback: Chris Oladokun has signed with the practice squad, per source. Oladokun bounced back from an interception against New Orleans with a strong preseason overall.<br><br>No word yet on whether Shane Buechele will return as well.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1696965479007412453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Oh no, that first interception in this last game was definitely his fault. The 2nd one I'd put the INT on Powell dropping it.

I doubt it.

How do you develop 2 PS quarterbacks? Unless they actually prefer Shane but he's exploring other alternatives, in which case I actually expect they'll cut Oladokun loose after Shane comes back.

But as previously mentioned - I hope they just like Oladokun better. If that's the case, I doubt they want Buechele back as well.