Chiefs Nick Jacob's 53 man Roster Prediction

**The Franchise** · 08-07-2014, 12:35 PM

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2014/8...tion-preseason

Quarterbacks (3)

1. Alex Smith
2. Tyler Bray
3. Aaron Murray

The Chiefs have a big decision to make at this position. Do they get the next wave (Tyler Bray, Aaron Murray) ready for the future? Or keep the expensive veteran (Chase Daniel) in 2014? I say the former. Bray has had an impressive camp. He needs to take the next step in his development with the team. Murray is a similar quarterback to Daniel but he needs reps in this offense. The only way that happens is if he's on the roster.

Running Back (4)

1. Jamaal Charles
2. Knile Davis
3. De'Anthony Thomas
4. Joe McKnight

The top two are set. Thomas is going to be utilized in a multitude of ways. The Chiefs are going to need their fourth back to be able to step in. McKnight, who started camp on the PUP list and lkely won't play Thursday night, is an established veteran with good speed. He also would be a very good contributor on special teams.

Fullback (1)

1. Anthony Sherman

Sherman came to camp in great shape and has picked up where he left off in 2013.

Wide Receivers (6)

1. Dwayne Bowe
2. Donnie Avery
3. Kyle Williams
4. Junior Hemingway
5. Albert Wilson
6. Frankie Hammond

Avery has had a steady camp with some solid catches but hasn't been threatened by anyone for his roster spot. Some thought AJ Jenkins could be that guy but it's been Kyle Williams who has pushed Jenkins. Hemingway started camp out on a strong note but sustained a hamstring injury and hasn't seen the field since the last week of July. Hemingway, an exceptional gunner on special teams, was the featured slot receiver during OTAs. Wilson has picked up where he left off in spring practices. The undrafted free agent out of Georgia State has been the primary target among the quarterbacks. Hammond is having an impressive camp, too. He has shown an ability to get separation off the line and add some much needed speed to the roster.

Tight End (3)

1. Anthony Fasano
2. Travis Kelce
3. Demetrius Harris

Harris provides the most upside of the remaining tight ends. He hasn't had the same impact in camp that he did in spring practices but there isn't much competition left.

Offensive Line (8)

1. Eric Fisher
2. Jeff Allen
3. Rodney Hudson
4. Zach Fulton
5. Donald Stephenson
6. Eric Kush
7. Ryan Harris
8. Ricky Henry

Fulton has been the surprise of camp showing a good base and not looking lost on the field. Kush is ready from a strength perspective to push for a job over the next year. He got big. Harris, signed this offseason, had a shaky start but has steadily improved with each practice. The late addition to the roster has provided the team a serviceable swing tackle with solid technique. Henry, another player who could provide solid depth, has seen looks with the first offense in the past week. I would not be surprised to see the Chiefs look for additional depth on the waiver wire.

Defensive End (4)

1. Mike DeVito
2. Allen Bailey
3. Jaye Howard
4. Mike Catapano

DeVito has looked noticeably quicker in training camp. He could give the defense an additional jolt in sub packages. Bailey is clearly stronger and had some solid bull rushers. Howard has been a pleasant surprise at end, dominating at times at the line of scrimmage. Catapano, stronger this year, has missed a week of camp with a flu virus.

Nose Tackle (2)

1. Dontari Poe
2. Vance Walker

Walker provides versatility along the defensive line. He is capable of playing all three positions and sub packages.

Outside Linebacker (5)

1. Justin Houston
2. Tamba Hali
3. Dee Ford
4. Josh Martin
5. Frank Zombo

Houston showed up to camp in great shape and looked even stronger this season. Ford has a quick first step but it's going to take time. He has to learn some counter moves and how to disengage from blocks in run support. Martin spent the offseason training with Hali and it has showed. The Columbia alumnus has showed a quick burst off the edge. Zombo, who started five games last year, gives the Chiefs serviceable depth and a solid special team performer.

Inside Linebacker (4)

1. Derrick Johnson
2. Joe Mays
3. James Michael-Johnson
4. Josh Mauga

The surprise on this list is likely Mauga. Nico Johnson continues to get buried on the depth chart. The Chiefs keep finding competition to put in front of him. Johnson struggles in pass coverage and will need to make an impact in the preseason games or he will find himself on the waiver wire.

Cornerback (5)

1. Marcus Cooper
2. Ron Parker
3. Sean Smith
4. Chris Owens
5. Phillip Gaines

Cooper has become the No. 1 corner on this roster. Parker has maintained control of the second spot since taking it over this offseason from Sean Smith, who has had a rocky offseason. Owens gives the Chiefs a starting nickel corner who brings an attitude and has made his presence felt. Gaines is going to take time in adjusting the NFL wide receivers.

Free Safety (2)

1. Husain Abdullah
2. Malcolm Bronson

Bronson has forced his way onto this roster. He gives you versatility as a nickel corner, safety and / or special teams contributor.

Strong Safety (3)

1. Eric Berry
2. Jerron McMillian
3. Daniel Sorenson

McMillian has been in good position during camp. Sorenson has been forcing his way onto the roster with his pass breakups and interceptions in camp lately. He also can be a good special teams contributor.

Specialists (3)

1. Dustin Colquitt
2. Cairo Santos
3. Thomas Gafford

Santos has shown a strong leg in camp and Ryan Succop knows the pressure is there.

Injured Reserve

1. Sanders Commings

Commings has had an unlucky stint in Kansas City. The fracture makes his fourth injury in the past year.

Practice Squad

1. Mark Harrison
2. Dominque Hamilton
3. Vernon Kearney
4. Charcandrick West
5. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
6. Darryl Surgent
7. Jordan Campbell
8. DeMarcus Van Dyke

These are eight players capable of making the roster but need time to develop.

Harrison has promise at the receiver position but a hamstring injury has put him on the back burner.
Hamilton has strength and a solid bull rush on the defensive line.
Kearney could potentially make the roster if there is an injury.
West is a speedy back that needs time to develop but could push for a spot next season.
Duvernay-Tardif has a great deal of technique work ahead of him. His base is off balance and his hands don't come up quick enough on his punch.
Surgent has been consistent in camp. He just isn't getting the same amount of opportunities that Wilson and Hammond have.
Campbell is an intriguing project but needs time to adjust to the new position.
Van Dyke allows the organization to have an additional corner to develop.

**Easy 6** · 08-07-2014, 12:39 PM

Swap out Williams for Jenkins and this looks about right.

Titty Meat · 08-07-2014, 12:41 PM

Nick Jacobs is a hack the guy is metro sports version of nick athan

CaliforniaChief · 08-07-2014, 12:50 PM

We'll see if a team ends up needing a QB...Chase Daniel could fetch us something small.

I like his QB depth chart. Agree with Easy 6, AJ Jenkins over Williams. Not sure about McKnight, but meh.

Eleazar · 08-07-2014, 12:58 PM

He's clueless if he thinks Daniel, who Reid targeted in free agency just one year ago and signed to a big backup contract and played well in his start last season, is going to be shipped out for a guy like Bray - who all reports said lacked maturity and couldn't even learn the playbook last year.

If anyone is leaving it's Bray, but more likely none of them are leaving but someone is going to the PS>

Eleazar · 08-07-2014, 12:59 PM

By the way, Arrowhead Pride reported this just two days ago:

Quote:

Andy Reid on the quarterback backup quarterback competition: "Chase [Daniel] obviously is ahead right now. He's having a good camp. The other two young kids (Tyler Bray and Aaron Murray) are just competing every day trying to get better. It's fun to watch. They're both doing a nice job."

chief4life · 08-07-2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

He's clueless if he thinks Daniel, who Reid targeted in free agency just one year ago and signed to a big backup contract and played well in his start last season, is going to be shipped out for a guy like Bray - who all reports said lacked maturity and couldn't even learn the playbook last year.

If anyone is leaving it's Bray, but more likely none of them are leaving but someone is going to the PS>

Andy Reid told us Monday Tyler Bray might be KC's most improved player in camp. Looking forward to watching him in 3rd qtr this evening.
— Paul Burmeister (@PaulWBurmeister) August 7, 2014

Hmmm not so clueless now? Bray has 1st round potential and a elite arm I honestly think Daniels might be gone. And the reason he has him at #2 is because for trade bait.

He wouldn't last past wavers if we put Bray on the PS because of his potential. Someone would nab him up!

Frosty · 08-07-2014, 01:15 PM

I have a hard time believing they would keep two rookie WRs (okay - one is a 2nd year guy with no regular season experience). Jenkins probably makes it over one of those guys.

I think they will keep Daniel and find a way to put Murray on IR.

Interesting picks on OL. If Duvernay-Tardif shows anything at guard, I think he makes it over Henry.

I don't know about McKnight making it. He seems like he's constantly hurt.

BigBeauford · 08-07-2014, 01:25 PM

Yup, it's happening. They already have the folks money who paid just to see Daniel being on the team. Time for his 3 circus midget act to get out of town. Oh yeah, inb4 "that's such a dumbass thing to say! He's earned a backup spot by working with Drew Brees!!"

**Gonzo** · 08-07-2014, 01:40 PM

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**RealSNR** · 08-07-2014, 01:51 PM

Cyrus Gray has been having a great camp. I find it hard to believe that they'd drop him in favor of a brokedick like McKnight

Mr_Tomahawk · 08-07-2014, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

He's clueless if he thinks Daniel, who Reid targeted in free agency just one year ago and signed to a big backup contract and played well in his start last season, is going to be shipped out for a guy like Bray - who all reports said lacked maturity and couldn't even learn the playbook last year.

If anyone is leaving it's Bray, but more likely none of them are leaving but someone is going to the PS>

You're clueless.

Dorsey and Reid outbid the Dolphins for Bray...

He isn't just a guy they picked off the scrapheap.

**The Franchise** · 08-07-2014, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

This looks like some awesome exclusive content.

Well, you know the old saying...
You can make some people happy all the time and all the people happy some of the time.
You can't make all the people happy all the time so tell them to eat a dick.

Eleazar · 08-07-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chief4life

Andy Reid told us Monday Tyler Bray might be KC's most improved player in camp. Looking forward to watching him in 3rd qtr this evening.
— Paul Burmeister (@PaulWBurmeister) August 7, 2014

Hmmm not so clueless now? Bray has 1st round potential and a elite arm I honestly think Daniels might be gone. And the reason he has him at #2 is because for trade bait.

He wouldn't last past wavers if we put Bray on the PS because of his potential. Someone would nab him up!

Bray has first round potential for what, is he re-entering the draft?

Is first-round potential why he went undrafted?

Daniel as trade bait?

Your opinion would mean more if you actually knew the backup's last name.

Even more clueless than I thought.

Eleazar · 08-07-2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

You're clueless.

Dorsey and Reid outbid the Dolphins for Bray...

He isn't just a guy they picked off the scrapheap.

Outbid another team for an undrafted free agent, I'm sure some big money was involved there.

Err, no, Bray is making $495k this year, when the league minimum for 1-year of service time is $450k. (And don't forget, Bray earns a $3,000 bonus this year)

We clearly have way too much invested in Bray.

08-07-2014, 12:35 PM
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Nick Jacob's 53 man Roster Prediction http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2014/8...tion-preseason Quarterbacks (3) 1. Alex Smith 2. Tyler Bray 3. Aaron Murray The Chiefs have a big decision to make at this position. Do they get the next wave (Tyler Bray, Aaron Murray) ready for the future? Or keep the expensive veteran (Chase Daniel) in 2014? I say the former. Bray has had an impressive camp. He needs to take the next step in his development with the team. Murray is a similar quarterback to Daniel but he needs reps in this offense. The only way that happens is if he's on the roster. Running Back (4) 1. Jamaal Charles 2. Knile Davis 3. De'Anthony Thomas 4. Joe McKnight The top two are set. Thomas is going to be utilized in a multitude of ways. The Chiefs are going to need their fourth back to be able to step in. McKnight, who started camp on the PUP list and lkely won't play Thursday night, is an established veteran with good speed. He also would be a very good contributor on special teams. Fullback (1) 1. Anthony Sherman Sherman came to camp in great shape and has picked up where he left off in 2013. Wide Receivers (6) 1. Dwayne Bowe 2. Donnie Avery 3. Kyle Williams 4. Junior Hemingway 5. Albert Wilson 6. Frankie Hammond Avery has had a steady camp with some solid catches but hasn't been threatened by anyone for his roster spot. Some thought AJ Jenkins could be that guy but it's been Kyle Williams who has pushed Jenkins. Hemingway started camp out on a strong note but sustained a hamstring injury and hasn't seen the field since the last week of July. Hemingway, an exceptional gunner on special teams, was the featured slot receiver during OTAs. Wilson has picked up where he left off in spring practices. The undrafted free agent out of Georgia State has been the primary target among the quarterbacks. Hammond is having an impressive camp, too. He has shown an ability to get separation off the line and add some much needed speed to the roster. Tight End (3) 1. Anthony Fasano 2. Travis Kelce 3. Demetrius Harris Harris provides the most upside of the remaining tight ends. He hasn't had the same impact in camp that he did in spring practices but there isn't much competition left. Offensive Line (8) 1. Eric Fisher 2. Jeff Allen 3. Rodney Hudson 4. Zach Fulton 5. Donald Stephenson 6. Eric Kush 7. Ryan Harris 8. Ricky Henry Fulton has been the surprise of camp showing a good base and not looking lost on the field. Kush is ready from a strength perspective to push for a job over the next year. He got big. Harris, signed this offseason, had a shaky start but has steadily improved with each practice. The late addition to the roster has provided the team a serviceable swing tackle with solid technique. Henry, another player who could provide solid depth, has seen looks with the first offense in the past week. I would not be surprised to see the Chiefs look for additional depth on the waiver wire. Defensive End (4) 1. Mike DeVito 2. Allen Bailey 3. Jaye Howard 4. Mike Catapano DeVito has looked noticeably quicker in training camp. He could give the defense an additional jolt in sub packages. Bailey is clearly stronger and had some solid bull rushers. Howard has been a pleasant surprise at end, dominating at times at the line of scrimmage. Catapano, stronger this year, has missed a week of camp with a flu virus. Nose Tackle (2) 1. Dontari Poe 2. Vance Walker Walker provides versatility along the defensive line. He is capable of playing all three positions and sub packages. Outside Linebacker (5) 1. Justin Houston 2. Tamba Hali 3. Dee Ford 4. Josh Martin 5. Frank Zombo Houston showed up to camp in great shape and looked even stronger this season. Ford has a quick first step but it's going to take time. He has to learn some counter moves and how to disengage from blocks in run support. Martin spent the offseason training with Hali and it has showed. The Columbia alumnus has showed a quick burst off the edge. Zombo, who started five games last year, gives the Chiefs serviceable depth and a solid special team performer. Inside Linebacker (4) 1. Derrick Johnson 2. Joe Mays 3. James Michael-Johnson 4. Josh Mauga The surprise on this list is likely Mauga. Nico Johnson continues to get buried on the depth chart. The Chiefs keep finding competition to put in front of him. Johnson struggles in pass coverage and will need to make an impact in the preseason games or he will find himself on the waiver wire. Cornerback (5) 1. Marcus Cooper 2. Ron Parker 3. Sean Smith 4. Chris Owens 5. Phillip Gaines Cooper has become the No. 1 corner on this roster. Parker has maintained control of the second spot since taking it over this offseason from Sean Smith, who has had a rocky offseason. Owens gives the Chiefs a starting nickel corner who brings an attitude and has made his presence felt. Gaines is going to take time in adjusting the NFL wide receivers. Free Safety (2) 1. Husain Abdullah 2. Malcolm Bronson Bronson has forced his way onto this roster. He gives you versatility as a nickel corner, safety and / or special teams contributor. Strong Safety (3) 1. Eric Berry 2. Jerron McMillian 3. Daniel Sorenson McMillian has been in good position during camp. Sorenson has been forcing his way onto the roster with his pass breakups and interceptions in camp lately. He also can be a good special teams contributor. Specialists (3) 1. Dustin Colquitt 2. Cairo Santos 3. Thomas Gafford Santos has shown a strong leg in camp and Ryan Succop knows the pressure is there. Injured Reserve 1. Sanders Commings Commings has had an unlucky stint in Kansas City. The fracture makes his fourth injury in the past year. Practice Squad 1. Mark Harrison 2. Dominque Hamilton 3. Vernon Kearney 4. Charcandrick West 5. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif 6. Darryl Surgent 7. Jordan Campbell 8. DeMarcus Van Dyke These are eight players capable of making the roster but need time to develop. Harrison has promise at the receiver position but a hamstring injury has put him on the back burner. Hamilton has strength and a solid bull rush on the defensive line. Kearney could potentially make the roster if there is an injury. West is a speedy back that needs time to develop but could push for a spot next season. Duvernay-Tardif has a great deal of technique work ahead of him. His base is off balance and his hands don't come up quick enough on his punch. Surgent has been consistent in camp. He just isn't getting the same amount of opportunities that Wilson and Hammond have. Campbell is an intriguing project but needs time to adjust to the new position. Van Dyke allows the organization to have an additional corner to develop.
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Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $3368243	I have a hard time believing they would keep two rookie WRs (okay - one is a 2nd year guy with no regular season experience). Jenkins probably makes it over one of those guys. I think they will keep Daniel and find a way to put Murray on IR. Interesting picks on OL. If Duvernay-Tardif shows anything at guard, I think he makes it over Henry. I don't know about McKnight making it. He seems like he's constantly hurt.
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BigBeauford MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lenexa, KS Casino cash: $1456717	Yup, it's happening. They already have the folks money who paid just to see Daniel being on the team. Time for his 3 circus midget act to get out of town. Oh yeah, inb4 "that's such a dumbass thing to say! He's earned a backup spot by working with Drew Brees!!"
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