Chiefs roster: Updated roster prediction
By Chris Clark
DL – (6) – Jaye Howard, Dontari Poe, Allen Bailey, Chris Jones, Nick Williams, Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Past the top four players the depth guys probably won’t see much time because of the talent ahead of them. The Chiefs defensive line should be very good this year. Williams provides good depth on the line. Nunez-Roches has flashed throughout camp and the preseason but isn’t going to be pushing those ahead of him for snaps. David King is a possibility if KC decides to keep less at LB or RB. Could push RNR off the roster as well as he has played well but I think he may be this year’s David Irving.
LB’s – (10) – Derrick Johnson, Justin March, Tamba Hali, Dee Ford, Frank Zombo, Dadi Nicolas, DJ Alexander, Ramik Wilson, Dezman Moses, Terrance Smith
The Chiefs may be looking at veterans to add at either linebacker position because of injuries to Justin Houston and Josh Mauga. I think the top eight listed are pretty set. Moses unfortunately is probably the odd man out at OLB if they go with four, Terrence Smith the odd man out at ILB. Smith looks to have promise and can play special teams. KC could also choose to send Smith through waivers and try to get him on the practice squad.
DB’s – (10) – Eric Berry, Ron Parker, Daniel Sorenson, Eric Murray, Marcus Peters, Phillip Gaines, Steven Nelson, DJ White, KeiVarae Russell, Kenneth Acker
With the trade of Marcus Cooper to the Cardinals for a conditional pick these 10 DB’s look pretty set. Kansas City has a ton of youth at CB and it will be tested early and often especially with a lack of pass rush.
ST’s – (3) – Dustin Colquitt, Cairo Santos, James Winchester
There are no surprises on special teams.
What do you think, Addicts? Who would you leave on the team or take off?