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KC Chiefs: 53-man final roster prediction

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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DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs against the defense of the Todd Davis #51 #81 of the Denver Broncos in the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs against the defense of the Todd Davis #51 #81 of the Denver Broncos in the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends

Starter: Travis Kelce

Bench: Blake Bell, Noah Gray

Practice Squad: Nick Keizer

Cut: Evan Baylis, Jody Fortson

Once again the starting spot here is obviously set in stone with Travis Kelce. Where I think most fans are going to disagree with me is that I believe Blake Bell will be the primary number two tight end. The number two tight end is much more of a blocker in Andy Reid’s offense than a pass catcher, and that makes Bell a much better option than rookie Noah Gray. I do believe Gray will spell Kelce some and get on the field here and there, but Bell will out snap him overall.

I thought about keeping Keizer on the active roster, but ultimately I chose Burton at fullback over him. I think they’ll keep him on the practice squad over Jody Fortson. Fortson as a receiver/tight end hybrid is tempting, but I think ultimately Gray makes him expendable. So while I like Fortson more than Keizer, I think the Chiefs will keep Keizer over him because of his ability to block and play as an inline tight end.

Offensive line is up next.

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