Best bets to make Kansas City Chiefs practice squad
By Matt Conner
Mike Caliendo
Caliendo was an interesting post-draft signing by the Chiefs this past spring as a versatile interior offensive lineman who had several years of starting experience at multiple positions out of Western Michigan. He played a whopping 56 games for the Broncos and did so at left guard, right guard, and center, giving him great flexibility across the offensive line.
Caliendo lasted right up until the end and beat out other offensive linemen in doing so, which points to the fact that the Chiefs like him a bit more than some other options. His stock, however, doesn’t seem hot enough to get him poached away by another team, despite the need for quality offensive linemen around the league.
A former college teammate of Skyy Moore, Caliendo could be under Chiefs’ control for the next four seasons. Given his versatility, it makes him an excellent backup prospect to keep around knowing that Nick Allegretti and Austin Reiter are both set to become free agents in the spring when their contracts expire.