A look back at the running back position from the 2014 regular season. 2014 ROSTER: Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Charcandrick West, De’Anthony Thomas, fullback Anthony Sherman INJURED RESERVE: Cyrus Gray (knee), Joe McKnight (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Joe McKnight POSITION REVIEW While not as dynamic as his 2013 season, Jamaal Charles once again was the focal point of the Kansas …
A look back at the Chiefs quarterback position from the 2014 regular season. 2014 ROSTER: Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Aaron Murray INJURED RESERVE: Tyler Bray (ankle) 2015 FREE AGENTS: None POSITION REVIEW Alex Smith continued his steady, if unspectacular, play in 2014. His 3,265 passing yards ranked 20th among starting quarterbacks and his 18 touchdowns ranked 19th. However, his six interceptions …
The conclusion of the Chiefs’ final offseason workouts before training camp next month answered many question about the team’s depth chart and roster makeup, but also generated more buzz regarding several key positions, especially defensive back and tight end. The biggest roster move during workouts was the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers, a move that caused a domino effect throughout the …
At first glance, the 2014 draft appears to have very little impact on the starting lineup when the Chiefs line up in September. Yet this year’s draft certainly shakes up the depth chart, and may provide answers to the problem of a lack of experience on special teams. While some first-round draft picks are asked to step up as starters …
The beginning of offseason workouts for the Chiefs brought indications from coach Andy Reid on which players will get the first shots at filling starting positions vacated by departing free agents. The two biggest questions answered were at right guard and free safety. Reid said Rishaw Johnson will likely get the early nod at right guard over fellow reserve Rokevious …
With coach Andy Reid signaling the beginning of the Eric Fisher era at left tackle, this week’s Rosterology update features a flurry of changes along the Chiefs’ offensive line. That the new Chiefs left tackle is a player already on the roster is not a huge surprise at this point. Too many free agent left tackles are off the market, …
The first full week of free agency saw more subtractions than additions for the Chiefs and “Rosterology,” yet nothing unexpected given the team’s lack of available room under the salary cap. The Chiefs re-signed two key backups from 2013 and improved the defensive line depth with the addition of Vance Walker from the Oakland Raiders. Inside linebacker Joe Mays, formerly of …
Just as college basketball’s “bubble watch” is coming to an end, the NFL “bubble watch” is just beginning. The process launches in earnest with the start of free agency, continues through the draft and culminates Labor Day weekend when the final cuts leave fans with their 53-man team for the opening of a new season. Starting now, “Rosterology” on ChiefsSpin.com …
