As much as we all want to go into the-season-is-over mode, I think we need to chill out just a little bit. The MRI on Damion McIntosh’s knee came up negative, and Herm Edwards said himself today that he doesn’t think the injury will be a long-term one. In fact, he used the phrase “week to week” to describe the extent of the injury. McIntosh is going to be fine. As long as he’s ready for the San Diego game we’re in business.
Besides, while I’ve basically been big Dame’s second agent, Zach has a different mindset. He says until McIntosh proves himself, that he’s just as worried about him as all the other lineman not name Waters, Welbourn or Wiegmann. He also makes the great point that if he was so good why did Cam Cameron and Randy Mueller let him walk in the first place. The Dolphins also let Randy McMichael go, so I don’t completely agree with him, but I see his point. I also think most of McIntosh’s struggles in South Florida were somewhat due to playing on a poor offensive line unit.
Anyway, Will Svitek and Chris Terry have both had their moments this camp. Both players have also played very well in the past — Svitek over in Europe, and Chris Terry for the Panthers and Seahawks. The 6-foot- 6, 300-pound Svitek definitely has the size to play left tackle, so give him a shot. Also, with Terry and a beefed-up Kyle Turley the right side should be covered as well. The silver lining here is that even if those guys struggle, this extended playing time at left tackle could potentially allow Svitek to move to right tackle when McIntosh returns.
I don’t think we should be all that worried, especially since it looks like McIntosh will return sooner than later. Honestly, I’m much more concerned about our depth at guard, or lack thereof, than our tackle depth.
We’ll keep you updated on McIntosh’s status, but I think it’s time for Chiefs nation to exhale — our prize free agent acquisition is going to play most of this season.
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I hear you both with this although we dont need to worry about depth now…its a little late, the draft would have been better… to me they should have drafted a O-lineman sometime in the first two rounds this year and last… guess they thought these guys dont matter…without a tackle, yes I said *A TACKLE* we will be in trouble no matter what…I would have rather had a O-Lineman than a first round wideout…who still cant do better than an undrafted wideout…sorry but he isnt doing better, maybe down the line but …we've heard that before.
Yes, Adam is correct. I am happy that Damien was signed but I also had my reservations about him. No NFL team would let a good-great LT leave without compensation. They did that, so it worries me.
Adam uses the McMicheal comparsion the entire trip. He doesnt realize the main reason why the let him go was his off the field problems. This guy has a rap sheet and that was the main reason not because of his talent. They also brought in a decent TE named David Martin who should fill his shoes nicely.
I hope these guys step it up, none and I mean none of them other than the starting guards and our so so under rated center wiegman, have any prooven record including Damien… yes he may have been on a talentless o-line in Miami, but he still didnt do that much as far as I can see.We have needed O-linemen the last four years… and none drafted in the top rounds… thats just stupid peterson(who cares who was watching the coll. kids and prepairing the draft boards)… we have needed linemen… and got nothing so far. yes we needed a wideout… but last year and this we had a shot to bring in some talent… and passed for other spots… the games are won in the trenches…by drafting sixth and seventh round linemen over and over is how we had a recieving corp, the likes of what we had for so many years hear…* I have said it before and I'll say it again , this team will go as far as this O-Line takes us…and no farther* basically I am saying I agree with you.and as for letting black leave that was the stupidest move since letting our richardson leave… Black was to be a very good right tackle…his natural possition…last year wasnt his fault… he doesnt have the initial quickness to play naturally at left tackle. black should have stayed here.
i think that mcintosh is simply a 'good' left tackle. he will be better than what we had last year, but he isnt even in the same discussion as willie roaf (even circa 2005).i think that mcintosh will be ready to go for the season opener personally, but at the very least svitek can hold the fort down. i really think that svitek is better than anyone we put at LT last season.
McIntosh appears averge, and is an upgrade. Svitek is just another project lineman, and I'm not confident in the offense with an NFL Europe left tackle.
peterson has bought into the same thing alot of fans do… that o-lineman can come from the vets around the league… which is true but it is rare to find a guy like roaf available. to build a great line we should draft , and not backups… which is what comes mostly from darfting them in the bottom rounds.