Kansas City Chiefs roster bubble: A post-Bengals breakdown
By Grant Tuttle
S Jordan Lucas
Jordan Lucas came on last season in the absence of Eric Berry and Armani Watts and has shown flashes of being a very capable safety in the NFL. Lucas tackles well in space and shows range to cover the field in single high formations. He has a chance to make a difference in the Dime formation and back up Tyrann Mathieu in a pinch.
Who he would have to beat out:
While Lucas is an interesting piece, there is definitely no shortage of interesting safeties on the roster. If Lucas has any chance of making the team, he will have to beat out a multitude of guys, depending on how many defensive backs they keep. The players he will have to beat out will be Harold Jones-Quartey, Armani Watts, Andrew Soroh, and Herb Miller.
TE Deon Yelder
To me, it seems like the tight end locks at this point are Blake Bell and Travis Kelce. While Yelder is a nice piece, he has a couple of guys that he would have to beat out. He showed some ability to get open and make catches in traffic which is crucial to making an NFL roster.
Who he would have to beat out:
For Yelder to grab the third tight end spot, he only has to beat out two guys that also have a decent shot at making the roster. He would need to beat out Nick Keizer and John Lovett. Ultimately, I think he will be taking on Lovett, who is an ideal H-back. He can play at tight end or fullback, which Andy Reid may find attractive. Yelder is a more pure tight end, which could make him third in line.
WR Gehrig Dieter
It pays to be the MVP quarterback’s best friend. I am not convinced that Dieter is any better than some of these receivers, but he has a slight edge on the other guys because he is the quarterback’s buddy. Dieter possesses decent speed and has decently quick feet. His ability to get open in space is good enough to make an NFL roster.
Who he would have to beat out:
Dieter has a couple of guys that he would have to beat out to make the roster. With his quickness, he could make it other places, but in Kansas City, there is no shortage of quickness and speed. In order to win a roster spot, Dieter will take on Rashard Davis, Marcus Kemp, Joe Fortson, Cody Thompson, Davon Grayson, Jamal Custis, and Felton Davis III.