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Quesadilla Joe · 07-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C.
Posted July 11, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m.
By Michael Blunda

Nobody in the Chiefs' organization thought it would be easy to replace departed TE Tony Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowler and surefire Hall of Famer, but they probably didn’t think it would be this difficult, either. In one of the more surprising developments of the team’s recent minicamp, head coach Todd Haley declared the competition for the starting tight end job wide open, dispelling the widely believed thought that the spot belonged to Brad Cottam. From what we hear, Cottam, a 2008 third-round pick by the Chiefs and the favorite to capture the job, struggled mightily during offseason workouts, frequently dropping catchable passes. His failure to seize the opportunity has opened the door for others — like veterans Sean Ryan and Tony Curtis and seventh-round rookie Jake O’Connell — to enter the mix for starting duties. Although the Chiefs aren’t expected to utilize their tight ends as receivers very often, the offense would be lacking without a skilled pass catcher at that spot. Thus far, Cottam has “dropped the ball.”

Hammock Parties · 07-12-2009, 05:31 PM

I think the title is misleading. We'll only know if it's going to be a chore when the regular season hits.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 05:32 PM

I'm curious to see what Hali can do back at 250.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Really? I like a washed up Thomas & Vrbael more then Pat Thomas and whoever else. I think DJ might do good in the 3-4 and maybe if they just use Hali on obvious throwing downs. The Secondary yea I like Flowers, will be curious to see if Donald Washington is any good, and like I said before Mike Brown is a play maker when he plays.

I'll be surprised if Vrabel and Thomas play 16 games but that's the nature of the position we're in.

This team is a major work in progress missing several key positions.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I'm curious to see what Hali can do back at 250.

I'm going to guess that it will involve getting injured and some announcer talking about his "bad feet".

**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I think the title is misleading. We'll only know if it's going to be a chore when the regular season hits.

Actually, the title is one of the more obvious statements that I've seen made on this forum for awhile, well, at least today.

It's going to be a chore to replace the greatest TE ever to play? No ****ing shit...

Now, the real question is whether our new offense will necessitate a TE of this caliber. All money is on no, so it's a bit of a moot point.

orange · 07-12-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I'm curious to see what Hali can do back at 250.

... Playing a position he's never played before.

Most likely we still won't know for sure a year from now.

Hammock Parties · 07-12-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

This team is a major work in progress missing several key positions.

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**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm going to guess that it will involve getting injured and some announcer talking about his "bad feet".

...as he gets helped off the ground after being pancaked.

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 05:35 PM

So who thinks Turk Mcbride wont be on the 53 man roster

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

...as he gets helped off the ground after being pancaked.

Or some player makes him look laughably bad running around...Hali is the guy who got beat around the edge by Trent Edwards, let's remember that.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

So who thinks Turk Mcbride wont be on the 53 man roster

I don't know why they want him to play standing up it doesn't make any sense...

Hammock Parties · 07-12-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

So who thinks Turk Mcbride wont be on the 53 man roster

God, I hope so. I'm getting tired of people saying he's "solid."

**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Or some player makes him look laughably bad running around...Hali is the guy who got beat around the edge by Trent Edwards, let's remember that.

Kill yourself for forcing me to remember this shit.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by orange

... Playing a position he's never played before.

Most likely we still won't know for sure a year from now.

Most 3-4 OLB's have never played the position before. Hali at least was used as a stand up rusher at times with Penn St. I really don't think he will be great, but I think back at his normal playing weight he will be serviceable and maybe even healthy.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

So who thinks Turk Mcbride wont be on the 53 man roster

I'll be pissed if he makes it ever Studebacker or Walters.

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