Chiefs *****The Creed Humphrey Thread***** - Page 23

Dante84 · 02:38 PM

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Humphrey grew up watching the Sooners and wrestling like his father, Chad, who grappled at the University of Central Oklahoma. The first-team all-state pick at Shawnee High School redshirted in 2017 before taking over the starting center spot in 12 of 14 games played in 2018, when he earned Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 honors while helping the front five win the Joe Moore Award as the nation's top offensive line. Humphrey sat out spring 2019 practices due to injury but was ready for the fall, garnering Rimington Trophy finalist, second-team Associated Press All-American and Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades as a 14-game starter. The 2020 team captain and 11-game starter was named a third-team AP All-American, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team all-conference center as a junior. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter

Overview
Savvy, game-wise center with below-average length, good core strength and a full slate of intangibles desired at that position. Humphrey is praised inside the building for his outstanding leadership and having the recognition to make all the calls up front. He's more of a positional blocker than fork-lifter but has the core strength to neutralize and stalemate blockers at the point of attack. He's not a plus athlete but he's athletic enough as a move blocker, with the ability to work his feet into position to finish blocks after contact. He plays with a nasty streak when needed, which will appeal to offensive line coaches, but his overall profile might be more "steady" than "star." Humphrey is a solid, safe selection and should become a longtime starter.

Strengths

Three-year starter and two-year team captain.
Undeniable team leader and tough individual.
Wrestling background is evident in core strength.
Strong hands help maintain base block.
Looks to work hands into position after losing battle early.
Swings hips into position to seal the block.
Fluid footwork for short-pull game.
Finishes blocks with good intensity.
Technique to trap and pancake leaning nose.
Hands in punch were tighter and more accurate at Senior Bowl.
Helps with cleanup when teammates' protection gets leaky.
Capable in recovery mode.

Weaknesses

Very short arms for his size, allowing defenders to get shots into his frame.
Longer defenders separate and discard him.
Will give some early ground against strong bull rush.
Occasional drift against twisting fronts.
Susceptible against push-pull specialists.
Snap-to-step lateral quickness is average.
Doesn't generate noticeable push as a drive blocker at point of attack.
Gets a little grabby through contact on the move.

Sources Tell Us
"He was the best offensive lineman on the team when they won the Joe Moore Award (best offensive line in college football) and that line had everybody drafted, which speaks volumes for his ability." -- Southwest area scout for AFC team

Creed Humphrey was drafted with pick 63 of round 2 in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 10 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1 out of 496 OC from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/6Lf4JeRywo #RAS #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/i7KMgOBKLA
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) May 1, 2021

The moment Creed Humphrey became a Chief �� @creed_humphrey pic.twitter.com/Et1FSKOBvV
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 1, 2021

Pitt Gorilla · 08-21-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

I’ll have to take your word for it and familiarize myself with Trey Smith. I’m just stoked at the possibility of having our best center since Rodney Hudson.

Love Creed, but Morse was really, really good.

**Easy 6** · 08-21-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Love Creed, but Morse was really, really good.

Yeah Mitch was solid, but Humphrey is a very clear cut above IMO... he's just as technically proficient but is bigger, stronger, and a mauler at heart

Pitt Gorilla · 08-21-2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Yeah Mitch was solid, but Humphrey is a very clear cut above IMO... he's just as technically proficient but is bigger, stronger, and a mauler at heart

Again, I love Creed, but where are you getting this nonsense? Bigger? Clearly not. Stronger? Creed did 29 reps at his pro day while Mitch did 36, IIRC, at the Combine.

I hope Creed is the better player and that it happens soon. But, I don't understand the need to literally make up **** in an effort to make that point.

Mitch is getting north of $11 million a year and that's due to him being really ****ing good. Getting Mitch certainly didn't hurt his QB's development.

RunKC · 08-21-2021, 02:19 PM

Mitch was stronger but was raw at the position for awhile. Creed is a much better technician who understands how to use leverage and hand usage.

He isn’t stronger than Mitch but it’s not usually the strongest that win. It’s the technicians.

ThaVirus · 08-21-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I agree. And did anyone shed a little tear hearing Mahomes yell "call it" during the game? The leadership on such a young qb is off the charts. He's going to learn the game super quick but it also helps to have a qb who knows how to push him along the way. Lamar wouldn't have even known there was anything to call.

I missed that. What happened?

**Easy 6** · 08-21-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Again, I love Creed, but where are you getting this nonsense? Bigger? Clearly not. Stronger? Creed did 29 reps at his pro day while Mitch did 36, IIRC, at the Combine.

I hope Creed is the better player and that it happens soon. But, I don't understand the need to literally make up **** in an effort to make that point.

Mitch is getting north of $11 million a year and that's due to him being really ****ing good. Getting Mitch certainly didn't hurt his QB's development.

You may be right about those bench numbers, I'll take your word for it

Creed is an inch shorter, but at least 10 pounds heavier... and from what I've seen he is absolutely a stouter presence at center, far more capable of drive blocking

If I could choose between both as rookies, knowing what we know so far... I'm taking Creed 8 days a week

JakeF · 08-21-2021, 02:25 PM

Our offensive line is looking strong.

Brown and Smith are beasts, Thuney is a great technician and Creed looks like one of these guys with natural leverage that makes him hard to move. Niang is just huge.

Good start so far.

RunKC · 09-13-2021, 08:32 AM

Absolute robbery getting this guy. Man I’m glad he fell. He was a first rd talent that fell to us at the end of rd 2

We’ll be breaking down a lot of the huge performances from Week 1 on @nflnetwork. One that might get over looked is #chiefs rookie C Creed Humphrey. In his first NFL game: 41 pass blocking snaps, 0 QB pressures allowed, 0 sacks allowed. I’d say a solid NFL debut against a good DL
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 13, 2021

smithandrew051 · 09-13-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Absolute robbery getting this guy. Man I’m glad he fell. He was a first rd talent that fell to us at the end of rd 2

We’ll be breaking down a lot of the huge performances from Week 1 on @nflnetwork. One that might get over looked is #chiefs rookie C Creed Humphrey. In his first NFL game: 41 pass blocking snaps, 0 QB pressures allowed, 0 sacks allowed. I’d say a solid NFL debut against a good DL
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 13, 2021

Looks like Round 2 was very good. Humphrey and Bolton are impressive already.

scho63 · 09-13-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Love Creed, but Morse was really, really good.

Give Creed a little time. That was his first NFL game

scho63 · 09-13-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

Our offensive line is looking strong.

Brown and Smith are beasts, Thuney is a great technician and Creed looks like one of these guys with natural leverage that makes him hard to move. Niang is just huge.

Good start so far.

You get it!

smithandrew051 · 09-13-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Give Creed a little time. That was his first NFL game

My only critique are his snaps. A few seemed to float a bit. Heck will get that fixed though.

Fantastic pick so far.

scho63 · 09-13-2021, 08:42 AM

I think we had 3 or 4 penalties on O Line. Holding and 2 false starts that I remember. Not bad against that Cleveland rush. They are tough.

I saw some good blocks by CEH to slow down the rush.

smithandrew051 · 09-13-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

I think we had 3 or 4 penalties on O Line. Holding and 2 false starts that I remember. Not bad against that Cleveland rush. They are tough.

I saw some good blocks by CEH to slow down the rush.

The hold on Thuney was absolute bullshit too. Thuney had his man locked up and stonewalled. That was a pity flag for a guy getting his ass whooped.

scho63 · 09-13-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by smithandrew051

My only critique are his snaps. A few seemed to float a bit. Heck will get that fixed though.

Fantastic pick so far.

Creed is a leftie but I swear I saw him snapping right handed. Was I mistaken?

08-21-2021, 02:19 PM	#334
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1610389	Mitch was stronger but was raw at the position for awhile. Creed is a much better technician who understands how to use leverage and hand usage. He isn’t stronger than Mitch but it’s not usually the strongest that win. It’s the technicians. __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley
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08-21-2021, 02:25 PM	#337
JakeF MVP Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $9990400	Our offensive line is looking strong. Brown and Smith are beasts, Thuney is a great technician and Creed looks like one of these guys with natural leverage that makes him hard to move. Niang is just huge. Good start so far.
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09-13-2021, 08:32 AM	#338
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1610389	Absolute robbery getting this guy. Man I’m glad he fell. He was a first rd talent that fell to us at the end of rd 2 We’ll be breaking down a lot of the huge performances from Week 1 on @nflnetwork. One that might get over looked is #chiefs rookie C Creed Humphrey. In his first NFL game: 41 pass blocking snaps, 0 QB pressures allowed, 0 sacks allowed. I’d say a solid NFL debut against a good DL — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 13, 2021 __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley
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09-13-2021, 08:42 AM	#343
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-910000	I think we had 3 or 4 penalties on O Line. Holding and 2 false starts that I remember. Not bad against that Cleveland rush. They are tough. I saw some good blocks by CEH to slow down the rush. __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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