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Kansas City Chiefs: Early position impressions from training camp

By Lyle Graversen

SAINT JOSEPH, MO - JULY 31: The team runs drills during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp on July 31, 2011 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
SAINT JOSEPH, MO - JULY 31: The team runs drills during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp on July 31, 2011 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 25: Head Coach Jack Del Rio talks with David Amerson #29 of the Oakland Raiders during a timeout during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 25: Head Coach Jack Del Rio talks with David Amerson #29 of the Oakland Raiders during a timeout during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

The Cornerbacks

* Kendall Fuller is flat out amazing at sticking to guys in the open field. It’s understandable why he’s so good in the slot. Guys just have trouble shaking him.

* David Amerson looked really good the days I was there. Based on what I saw on the two days I was there I thought he looked better than Steven Nelson (who I think is a good player). If the Chiefs were to land Beshaud Breeland (not holding my breath) I wouldn’t be shocked if Breeland and Amerson started on the outside with Fuller in the slot and Nelson as the first guy off the bench.

* There was a lot of buzz around Will Redmond and Keith Reaser early in the offseason as guys that could make the team and possibly contribute this year. I think that buzz may be wearing down as they seem to have been passed up by rookies Tremon Smith and Arrion Springs. Reaser, Smith, and Springs were the second string corners with Redmond only getting on the field with the third string (and not standing out there). Reaser was okay when I was there but Smith and Springs flashed more often and now reports are that Reaser left practice on Sunday with a quad injury.

* Tremon Smith is a as fast as advertised and if his technique and instincts can be developed you could be looking at a future starting cornerback. Put Smith at the top of your watch list for the preseason.

* Springs isn’t quite as flashy as Smith but is what I would call a “pesky” corner. The guy just seems to constantly be on his man. He did bite on a few fakes but for an undrafted rookie he looks like a keeper. His upside may not be as high as Smith’s from a natural skill set standpoint but he’s definitely a guy to watch.

Finally, let’s close this out with the safeties.

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