Chiefs What Players are Progressing?

Chief Faithful · 09-04-2009, 07:10 AM

We hear it in press conferences and read it in the papers where coaches are looking for and players striving to improve daily. So now I ask the fans on CP what players in your opinion improved each and every preseason game and who has regressed?

The biggest improvement from game 1 to game 4 I believe has been DeJaun Morgan. In game one he could do nothing right leaving many of us to believe the game was just too big for him. Each game he played better and after last nights performance I am beginning to believe the guy will be a quality starting safety in the NFL.

As for regress, if it is possible Thigpen has gotten worse each week. This guy simply cannot play under center. This is his third year and while I once thought he could become a quality backup I now believe he would be better off switching to receiver.

So many of you hang on every play like I do and would like to hear who has impressed you with continuous improvement and who has regressed to the point you have given up on them?

Mr. Arrowhead · 09-04-2009, 07:20 AM

Tamba has impressed this preseason

kepp · 09-04-2009, 07:21 AM

Morgan really showed up last night. He was everywhere. I'm excited about Cory Mayes too. Unfortunately, none of our receivers have shown anything IMO. Of course, the QBs haven't had ideal throwing conditions.

Chief Faithful · 09-04-2009, 07:32 AM

I agree with Tamba and Mayes they have been pleasant surprises. Another player that has progressed through camp is Sean Ryan. Under Haley he could do well this season.

I'm still not sure what we have with receivers. Thigpen has been soooo bad while receiving the most playing time to prove himself. The receivers look so much better with Brodie than Thigpen I believe part of the problem is QB. But, there is an obvious dropoff after Bowe and Bradley.

bringbackmarty · 09-04-2009, 07:38 AM

Colquitt, he booted a 60 yarder out of his own endzone last night, and I don't think he got all of it either.

Chiefnj2 · 09-04-2009, 07:41 AM

Tamba is doing better than most thought he would, but I fear it will be short lived. Teams will start to game plan to have him drop into coverage more and his lack of coverage experience will be exposed.

RedThat · 09-04-2009, 07:43 AM

Ryan Succop.

Take away the Seahawks game and he's kicking like a Probowler. He's been solid. Im impressed w/ the way he bounced back after a bad game kicking 3 FG's last night. That's a good sign.

His kickoffs have been dandy and consistent. Also, special teams coverage is better, tackling is better on special teams. Jevon Belcher has been pretty stout on special teams.

Good kicks, good coverage, better tackling=improvement on special teams

bringbackmarty · 09-04-2009, 07:46 AM

Both starting corners are playing well.

Succop? Other than one bad game he looks like our mvp.

Ryan looked good, know he's a vet, but if he can keep making those type of catches consistently he's better than half the starting Te's in the league.

Quinten Lawrence is progressing in the return game if last night is any indication.

Jamaal is growing, may not get it in the end, but he is becoming aware of what he needs to do. I think the fumbles will go away, that is a curable problem.

I'll be interested to see our dline and lbers go with and against a real game plan. If they keep improving like they have been, we might be a top defense real soon.

booyaf2 · 09-04-2009, 07:49 AM

I'll be interested to see our dline and lbers go with and against a real game plan. If they keep improving like they have been, we might be a top defense real soon.

Consistent1 · 09-04-2009, 07:53 AM

LJ is going to rush for an incredible 10,000 yards this season. 60-70 TD's for sure. He does not even need progress. The writing is on the wall. Seriously, why can't they just cut his ass, and move on? He has never been a positive for the future. I am still confused as to why the team went through some process with him to diminish his worth, question the fact that they are obligated to pay his ass, and then kept him. My hope is that they would hold on to him and cut his ass when he would have a tougher time learning another team's system. Last minute cut for LJ works for me. Even if he went off for 3000 yards, this team would still suck and he would be another year older. Wait dude...Jay-Z just texted me....Gotta go answer the door....Oh hell no, they have gu

EyePod · 09-04-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

LJ is going to rush for an incredible 10,000 yards this season. 60-70 TD's for sure. He does not even need progress. The writing is on the wall. Seriously, why can't they just cut his ass, and move on? He has never been a positive for the future. I am still confused as to why the team went through some process with him to diminish his worth, question the fact that they are obligated to pay his ass, and then kept him. My hope is that they would hold on to him and cut his ass when he would have a tougher time learning another team's system. Last minute cut for LJ works for me. Even if he went off for 3000 yards, this team would still suck and he would be another year older. Wait dude...Jay-Z just texted me....Gotta go answer the door....Oh hell no, they have gu

I really wish people like you would just unplug your computers. LJ had a great game, how can you say he didn't look good? He had lanes and he used them well, then they took him out after what, the 1st drive? He'll be even better once he can get in a rhythm...

Consistent1 · 09-04-2009, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the neg rep my friend. LJ is going to win us a ton of games this year.

Chiefs=Champions · 09-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Donald Washington for sure... i thought he was going to be a bust after the first few games, but he really stepped it up this week...

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:23 AM

Mayes has been the biggest suprise I've noticed.

I'm really excited about our defense. I think they're going to be stout this year.

Our offense has looked poor, BUT, with Cassel back and our starters playing all four quarters we have potential to be decent. Charles is explosive and Bowe,Bradley and Lelie will make a decent if not good receiving core.

I feel better this year about our team as a whole since Marty was HC.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-04-2009, 08:44 AM

The D looks pretty respectable across the board. I'd say the O is (understatement) a huge disappointment. Albert seems to look pretty solid, and I guess Waters is still fine. But, it was really sobering watching both Croyle and Thiggy shit down their own legs last night. Croyle was pretty damn dismal, with the exception of the really nice pass to Ryan. Other than that, it didn't look like he could hit the broadside of a barn. Thigpen...ah shit what can you say. This guy looks exactly like what he is, an empty headed no talent athletic guy who plays with heart. Save that shit for a Disney movie.

This season is gonna be painful.

09-04-2009, 07:10 AM
Chief Faithful Predicting Chiefs Victory Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9966500	What Players are Progressing? We hear it in press conferences and read it in the papers where coaches are looking for and players striving to improve daily. So now I ask the fans on CP what players in your opinion improved each and every preseason game and who has regressed? The biggest improvement from game 1 to game 4 I believe has been DeJaun Morgan. In game one he could do nothing right leaving many of us to believe the game was just too big for him. Each game he played better and after last nights performance I am beginning to believe the guy will be a quality starting safety in the NFL. As for regress, if it is possible Thigpen has gotten worse each week. This guy simply cannot play under center. This is his third year and while I once thought he could become a quality backup I now believe he would be better off switching to receiver. So many of you hang on every play like I do and would like to hear who has impressed you with continuous improvement and who has regressed to the point you have given up on them?
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09-04-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	Tamba has impressed this preseason
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09-04-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5219212	Morgan really showed up last night. He was everywhere. I'm excited about Cory Mayes too. Unfortunately, none of our receivers have shown anything IMO. Of course, the QBs haven't had ideal throwing conditions.
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09-04-2009, 07:32 AM	#4
Chief Faithful Predicting Chiefs Victory Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9966500	I agree with Tamba and Mayes they have been pleasant surprises. Another player that has progressed through camp is Sean Ryan. Under Haley he could do well this season. I'm still not sure what we have with receivers. Thigpen has been soooo bad while receiving the most playing time to prove himself. The receivers look so much better with Brodie than Thigpen I believe part of the problem is QB. But, there is an obvious dropoff after Bowe and Bradley.
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09-04-2009, 07:38 AM	#5
bringbackmarty Gonna go back in time.... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2765510	Colquitt, he booted a 60 yarder out of his own endzone last night, and I don't think he got all of it either. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/The-Pheasan...6018120266009/
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09-04-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7813688	Tamba is doing better than most thought he would, but I fear it will be short lived. Teams will start to game plan to have him drop into coverage more and his lack of coverage experience will be exposed. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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09-04-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	Ryan Succop. Take away the Seahawks game and he's kicking like a Probowler. He's been solid. Im impressed w/ the way he bounced back after a bad game kicking 3 FG's last night. That's a good sign. His kickoffs have been dandy and consistent. Also, special teams coverage is better, tackling is better on special teams. Jevon Belcher has been pretty stout on special teams. Good kicks, good coverage, better tackling=improvement on special teams
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09-04-2009, 07:46 AM	#8
bringbackmarty Gonna go back in time.... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2765510	Both starting corners are playing well. Succop? Other than one bad game he looks like our mvp. Ryan looked good, know he's a vet, but if he can keep making those type of catches consistently he's better than half the starting Te's in the league. Quinten Lawrence is progressing in the return game if last night is any indication. Jamaal is growing, may not get it in the end, but he is becoming aware of what he needs to do. I think the fumbles will go away, that is a curable problem. I'll be interested to see our dline and lbers go with and against a real game plan. If they keep improving like they have been, we might be a top defense real soon. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/The-Pheasan...6018120266009/
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09-04-2009, 07:49 AM	#9
booyaf2 Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hays KS Casino cash: $1305005	I'll be interested to see our dline and lbers go with and against a real game plan. If they keep improving like they have been, we might be a top defense real soon.
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09-04-2009, 07:53 AM	#10
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	LJ is going to rush for an incredible 10,000 yards this season. 60-70 TD's for sure. He does not even need progress. The writing is on the wall. Seriously, why can't they just cut his ass, and move on? He has never been a positive for the future. I am still confused as to why the team went through some process with him to diminish his worth, question the fact that they are obligated to pay his ass, and then kept him. My hope is that they would hold on to him and cut his ass when he would have a tougher time learning another team's system. Last minute cut for LJ works for me. Even if he went off for 3000 yards, this team would still suck and he would be another year older. Wait dude...Jay-Z just texted me....Gotta go answer the door....Oh hell no, they have gu
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09-04-2009, 08:12 AM	#12
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	Thanks for the neg rep my friend. LJ is going to win us a ton of games this year.
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09-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#13
Chiefs=Champions Training Camp Hero Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $8504801	Donald Washington for sure... i thought he was going to be a bust after the first few games, but he really stepped it up this week...
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09-04-2009, 08:23 AM	#14
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1400477	Mayes has been the biggest suprise I've noticed. I'm really excited about our defense. I think they're going to be stout this year. Our offense has looked poor, BUT, with Cassel back and our starters playing all four quarters we have potential to be decent. Charles is explosive and Bowe,Bradley and Lelie will make a decent if not good receiving core. I feel better this year about our team as a whole since Marty was HC.
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09-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#15
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3584937	The D looks pretty respectable across the board. I'd say the O is (understatement) a huge disappointment. Albert seems to look pretty solid, and I guess Waters is still fine. But, it was really sobering watching both Croyle and Thiggy shit down their own legs last night. Croyle was pretty damn dismal, with the exception of the really nice pass to Ryan. Other than that, it didn't look like he could hit the broadside of a barn. Thigpen...ah shit what can you say. This guy looks exactly like what he is, an empty headed no talent athletic guy who plays with heart. Save that shit for a Disney movie. This season is gonna be painful. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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