Which Chiefs players are ACTUALLY safe? | 53 man roster projection 1.0

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0:00 - The 2023 53
2:20 - Quarterback
2:40 - Running Back
4:15 - Tight End
4:55 - Wide Receiver
7:42 - Offensive Line
8:50 - Defensive Tackle
9:28 - Defensive End
10:05 - Linebacker
10:35 - Cornerbacks
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12:40 - Specialists
14:28 - What say you?
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[@hbtCHIEFS]

👀 Let me know your thoughts on this one! Where do you agree and disagree?

[@Emperorjaga]

Not sure mahomes is safe...we shall see..

[@JaceCliffton-hk3to]

Really think that Rashee Rice will do great after his suspension.

[@kylepaxton3727]

You found good things to say about toney but called someone else a bum?😂 what's the beef 👀 🤔 😂

[@jenniferaceste8823]

​@@kylepaxton3727 Eli Apple is an ABSOLUTE ‼️

[@doughibbing7440]

The audio in this video makes it unwatchable. Love the channel.

[@gieseb83]

Mike Pennel will for sure make the 53. Absolutely dominate in playoffs!

[@jbat45]

The dudes a beast!

[@rogerreid5925]

Exactly

[@ozarked2363]

I agree. I don’t understand how we let go the first time we had him.

[@GuessJess]

I still believe the rugby player will wind up on the roster as a running back, especially because they will use him in special teams.

[@TheGunnarw]

Maybe 2-3 years from now. A few months is hardly enough time to learn an Andy Reid playbook, let alone an entire new sport, position, terminology, scheme, etc.

[@CarsonPerkins-fy2bo]

@TheGunnarw yea and also not saying he will but he could have fumble issues

[@giorgioruhupatty6815]

@@CarsonPerkins-fy2bo maybe, but rugby has some nasty hits so I doubt that

[@kyleneuverth8955]

LRZ!!!

[@TheRealcdawg22]

​@@TheGunnarwThe IPP program has the participants emersed in an NFL simulation of a franchise where they learn all the rules, the practices, film study, and essential things that a player needs to know. It will still be a learning process for him, but they will pare down the playbook to what he needs at the moment. It won't be like a fish out of water, though. This guy is a pro. He has been watching American football since he was little.

[@shanedixon6627]

I think Louis Rees-Zammit will make RB3 or possibly 2. I think CEH may slide down to number 3.

[@daandebacker3967]

As a European I am obliged to comment that I think LRZ is making the roster

[@CharlesDriver-hj4xp]

I just get used to all the guys names and now I have to remember all the new guys. It's going to be fun to see who becomes memorable this season LFG CHIEFS

[@txtort1]

Well said! I am so fired up about this season. I think it's shaping out to be a really fun one!

[@Rasheerice_is_him4]

Justin Ross is underrated

[@keithbrewer4555]

I’m so addicted to the chiefs that I memorized all of the now rookies and the roster and I have my projection for the 53 man roster too

[@thedubbman4453]

Understandable 😂😂😂

[@cornboy2544]

Emani Bailey? Love to know what you think of the TCU RB

[@keithbrewer4555]

@@cornboy2544 I don’t but I think he will be behind pop, Clyde, Perine, and Steele (maybe)

[@keithbrewer4555]

@@cornboy2544 he will probably be a practice squad

[@scruffd0g193]

Skyy Moore is really make or break for 2024, he’s been a huge disappointment based on his draft position.

[@Fro609]

so true, especially when you take into account he has had mahomes throwing to him

[@robmiller2221]

I agree! ❤ This is it for him He does process this year He’s gone I’m gonna laugh my ass off when he starts to bring it all together on another team.

[@pmo8135]

I hope he makes a leap this year.

[@dunkingpawn3215]

Hope LRZ makes it

[@FineTouchLLC]

I forgot we have Carson Wentz as backup 🔥🔥🔥 #ChiefsKingdom

[@corywilson2007]

So far. I really like him

[@dominicpancella3012]

It's so easy to forget he was only drafted a year before Mahomes was. If he works out this year he could be a longer-term backup option than the aging (but still solid) veterans we've been rolling with

[@davidmorris4213]

I want to see Rees-Zammit in there somewhere.

[@austinryder7265]

LRS for running back and specialist returner.

[@davidwalker473]

I really want to see Ross have is breakout season after all his set backs

[@adamblevins3888]

I totally agree would be so cool! Ross over Moore!!

[@ratgobbler]

Carson Steele is a beast.

[@alunmorgan2352]

Very hard to know how LRZ is shaping up but, if he's living up to potential then he should make it. He would be so versatile. I've seen him return kicks and he's frightening

[@Chelsea-ys3xn]

I hope he makes it. Being on the practice squad as one of the 16 with an opportunity to be called into the 53 wouldn't be the worse start to his nfl career

[@willy9b1]

Agreed, 100%. I've watched him play *superbly* for Wales (okay, Rugby Union, but I'm 95% certain that his natural talent will transfer to the NFL - eventually!) Penaethiaid am byth!! (roughly translates as 'Chiefs for ever!) I predict AT LEAST one return TD, under the new KO rules...

[@willy9b1]

Also, I'd love to see TK giving LRZ a lateral pass for a TD! (Well, I can dream...)

[@Chelsea-ys3xn]

@willy9b1 I did manage to get a bet of £20 with 24/1 early in April for him to get a touchdown in the next season. I'm hoping it comes off haha I've seen him play live a few times, hoping in a few years he will be a solid nlf starter, and I can watch him play in London

[@alunmorgan2352]

@@Chelsea-ys3xn I don't think that's a bad bet mate

[@Yahaha4]

He the best Chiefs reporter 😃what’s up brother ☝🏾

[@Charlie-lx9mg]

Rooting for Nikko Remigio

[@zachariahsmith6937]

😤

[@thseed7]

Excellent breakdown Cole. 👍

[@DemonAngels7]

I agree with everything 😎💪🏽

[@1000eyes55]

I would like to see Carson Steele get that 3rd spot he's a beast and be a great blocking back for Pat in the pocket 💯

[@sethsteele4386]

Yes sir

[@bob-9217]

man, this is gunna be fun. I wish football could hurry again.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Me too, partly cause it would mean summer in southern AZ would almost be over, partly cause I just want football back!🤣

[@RetiredSheriNakai]

Love your sideeye with Mahomes on thumbnail

[@TheRealcdawg22]

Bush had that nice pick on Lammar Jackson in the 2023 AFC Championship last season.

[@USNewsNow1]

Punter competition should be incredible!!! I can't wait!

[@timclark2925]

great, very timely video....thanks!!

[@zachmackay8469]

I hope LRZ makes it

[@wedlowww]

to say there’ll be no contest between the rookie punter and the Punt Gawd is definitely something.

[@stephonraimey8631]

Carson will definitely help doing QB sneaks,our running back group does need a veteran presence, and I have no hope in Skyy Moore, I'd rather have Justin Ross

[@washingt21]

Great job Cole !

[@matthewhelmich7265]

Looks good but I think we need a veteran rb and wr for competition on offense and I see a veteran cb on defense but only thing is my way too early prediction is 14-3.

[@davidpoole7098]

I can't get the image out of my head of a tush push with Wentz, pushed by LRZ and Pacheco

[@jeradlarkey390]

They're definitely running 4 TEs. That's a solid 4, no where to cut that down.

[@microwavable1]

Pennel is a starter no question

[@kbreckzone]

There is a question. He has a good chance, but it's not chiseled in stone.

[@johnbox271]

I worry if the Chiefs don't have him on the 53, then someone else will pick him up. PFF - 15 highest-graded players from Super Bowl 58 3. DI MIKE PENNEL, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: 82.6 Pennel played a significant role in the Chiefs' stout run-defense effort. On his 21 run-defense snaps, he earned a 38.1% positively graded play rate, the highest among Chiefs defenders.

[@Allnatrl99]

Mike Pennel sneaking in there?!

[@bigschmeat9095]

Emani Bailey is a sneaky pick to make the roster as well I think his preseason production will definitely prove he’s worth keeping

[@mikemorgan5015]

Has Mike Pennel been injury prone? He was an absolute beast in the AFC Championship and Super Bowl.

[@jenniferaceste8823]

Not injury prone, just re-signed him.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@jenniferaceste8823 Ok, my point was more about why he's been bouncing around on practice squads and kicking butt in Super Bowls instead of starting. But I guess we don't have roster room to have backups for everybody. Thanks for the reply.

[@jenniferaceste8823]

@@mikemorgan5015 He is 32 years old tho but he will more likely than not see playing time. You're welcome Mike!

[@robmiller2221]

Let’s go!! ❤

[@stevecoffman2559]

Love it! Let’s get the season started!!!

[@sebastiantaffae84]

For WR get rid of Toney and Moore put in Ross and Powell I can see them doing good but that’s just my opinion lmk if you agree

[@toneb.8567]

Why get Rid of Toney. He’s the Best WR we got

[@HeatersInc.]

Been waiting for this

[@user-nk9cw5md8l]

LRZ will be well looked after irrespective if it ends up with the Chiefs or another team. He has signed with Roc Nation and has Kim Miale as his NFL agent and his entire family has left Wales to move to America to be with him on this journey. Am pretty sure it was his agent that has gotten him this far as he was already visiting NFL teams for interviews and meetings before his 10 week IPP program was even finished - I mean he signed with the chiefs a few days after his pro day combine which was only after the end of week 8 of his IPP program which means he didn't even complete the full 10 weeks of training before being signed by the Chiefs and he then went straight home to The United Kingdom to get his work visa to allow him to work in America. If the Chiefs cut him now or soon I'm sure he will get snapped up to another team. I doubt he will just give up on his NFL dream at the first hurdle. Roc Nation have also moved into rugby and their sports agents look after some of the biggest names in rugby.

[@Kylewithpajamafromsouthpark]

HOW BOUT THO CHIEFS

[@elizabeth7563]

great early summation!

[@Colbycrab]

I think they keep 4 RBs. Pacheco as the starter, Helaire as the 3rd down back and LRZ for kick returns and Steele as the best FB they’ve had in the Andy Reid era. They will keep two more on the practice squad, likely Prince and Ingram. Also, I don’t think they keep Deon Bush on the 53 amd risk losing Hadden. Keep Hadden, stash Bush on the PS like last year.

[@dominicpancella3012]

I don't know if I see Jacobs beating out Christiansen in the LB room, but I also don't know a whole lot about Jacobs. I also think it's likely that the Chiefs roll with 9 offensive linemen, with Hanson likely the odd man out, and add LRZ to the RB room to come in for special teams and gadget plays. He, Toney, Moore, and Worthy could make a formidable set of kick and punt returners.

[@rogerreid5925]

How does Pennel not make the roster? Have you forgotten his performance in the playoffs and especially his performance in the Super Bowl against one of the best left tackles in the league.

[@benallmon5613]

Losing Townsend made no sense to me. He was such a beast, I just don't get it. And hopefully Rehkow will be great too. But I see Zammit making it as the 3rd back easily. And Pennel will make the roster as well. Pennel is a beast and great locker room guy.

[@ryansandlin2550]

Hadden gonna make the team unless they sign another CB. Otherwise, looks like you nailed it so far!

[@shawnpeterson5595]

I think Hadden makes it and the draft pushes Bush to hopefully practice squad. I think Pennel is a planned practice squad for depth and bring him in later in the season. I like Steele, Jacob’s, and a wild card of Eyabi Okie-Anoma.

[@rekus37]

@hbtCHIEFS. I would have to disagree with you on the punter’s job. Matt Ariaza will win the job. This dude is averaging 51 yards a punt and at times will boot 60-80 yard punts. ( I know I misspelled his name 😂)

[@jenniferaceste8823]

Araiza but close enough! We will see which one makes it during Training Camp.

[@youwho4401]

No one is safe go out there and compete you have to earn it we are on a mission and would like the best playmakers on the field period 😊

[@jamesm9995]

No one ? Btw, I love a comment with no punctuation that ends with the word period!

[@dalehammers4425]

I dont think Toney is remotely safe, Hollywood and Worthy both play the same role, only do it way better.

[@user-ky7dk5gq3p]

Big red will figure things out 💪🏿🫡

[@jenniferaceste8823]

[@jesusnapoles81]

Let's freaking go!! Threepeat

[@ozarked2363]

I think we’re rolling with 4 TEs and 4 RBs. I don’t see us signing Smith and drafting Wiley to try to put one of them on the practice squad. The udfa from UCLA may well be our short yardage specialist.

[@Unsealed_Prods]

Carson Steele reminds me of Kareem Hunt

[@zarda1484]

LRZ will probably make the roster if for nothing else but to bring in international fans, that seems to be very important to the organization.

[@anthonypatton8331]

I believe LZR and Remigio are making this roster and easily see Moore being traded 🤷‍♂️.

[@DrillChappy]

I don't really disagree with you, but I have some things slated different. I think B.J is undersized at DE. I noticed Felix did not dress out in the playoffs. He played in the SB and had one stand out play. But wasn't trusted for much. I am not comfortable with the DE room right now. Chiefs must be because they opted not to draft on. Perhaps a vet coming in could provide a better option. I like 6 CDs. I think if Jacobs makes the team he pushes one LB out. I like Pennel over other DTs except 95. His SB play spoke for it's self if he can continue that high play. I also like Buggs and hope he makes the team. I am actually thinking 5 DTs with Buggs and Pennel beating out Ferrel. Due to the versatile players on the Oline, I think it can come down to 9 or 8. I also am eyeing a 4th RB possibility.

[@edgarmcanderson6991]

Good first shot Cole.

[@mizzou19]

4:55 Suspended players do NOT count against the 53-man roster. So, if the league hands out Rashee’s suspension before the season begins, he will not be counted against the 53 and the Chiefs will be able to sneak in a “54th” player until his suspension is complete

[@P2G]

Cole, don't forget we need 2 returners for kickoff - probably Worthy and Toney. Probably Worthy for punt returns, unless he drops it then we're back to where we've been the last few years.

[@jenniferaceste8823]

What about LRZ,?

[@waltosborne8502]

I hope Suamataia is ready but everything I'm reading says that he's raw. I believe Donovan Smith will be signed to fill that role for 2024

[@delmonte30]

Allow Trav to Averge 600 to 800 yards but increase his red zone TDs?

[@brodystueve8884]

Nick Bolton+Chris Jones=Nic Jones

[@dreamlander2805]

13:10 WE GOT REHKOW?!?! He’s a freaking DOG!! Watched him obliterate punts for my cougs for years!!! What a steal!!!

[@Nooguysorryyyy536]

Prince or LRZ for RB3 or maybe LRZ is slotted in at FB or WR - undersized TE?

[@frankbrower1375]

DJ Chark is tall and fast. Still unsigned. X Reciever.

[@pmo8135]

Signed to LA 😢

[@jimmyolea2261]

I like Hardman he's good luck in the Superbowl clutches 🤠

[@daanishkhan5945]

Did you just say ‘rumble royal’ 😂😂

[@plpams8332]

Just cut Toney and save everyone on that team a lot of grief.

[@Z_Rodriguez13]

Dropped passes are something that can be fixed I’m not counting on it but it’s better to keep him and try and work out the drops problem than to cut him and eat the dead money

[@CarlGoat-ju9kn]

Toney has too much potential to just cut him I would give him this year to get back on track he helped us win a SB in a big way

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

He costs the same whether he’s on the team or off (2.5 mill either way). Even if all he does is kick returns, at least they’d be getting something out of him & he could be very dangerous with the new kickoff rules.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

There's no reason to do that when it would cost just as much to cut him as it does to keep him...

[@davidwhite3143]

Toney is actually one of the safer ones

[@TekDristan]

Seems like a SB roster to me

[@SmileyTheAxolotl-hl8kg]

I like your list, but I really think LRZ is making it onto the roster.

[@bubblehed738]

I wonder if Miles Battle is any relation to former Chief's RB Jackie Battle?

[@heudriss]

Please give Toney some grace. He had a bad year last year, but lest not forget the 65 yard Punt return in the Superbowl against the Eagles. KT is electric with the ball in his hands. Let's give him one more year. If he struggles with drops again then bench him. It costs you nothing. Cutting him would save you $0 against the cap

[@willy9b1]

Imagine KT on one side and LRZ on the other, for KO returns😮 BRING. IT. ON. 😋

[@ozarked2363]

If he plays like last year it costs you a couple of wins and a shot at home field and a bye in the playoffs.

[@trocknorat]

Xavier Worthy looks like a total BUST. He dropped a million balls in practice the other day. I have never seen a WR drop that many balls in one day. First rounders almost never get cut but he is on the verge of being sent to the practice squad IMHO

[@robinghimire826]

If they are going to add any other Vet FA to this it should definitely be WRs and then OT. Even with the trio of Worthy, Rice and Hollywood we need more competent WRs. Skyy and Toney cannot be trusted. Toney might find his spot as a returner and gadget play kinda guy but Skyy has been a disappointment so far. We don't know if Kingsley S. can be a starter right away and based on last season W Morris is not good enough. Both of them also suck at run blocking. I wouldn't mind bringing back D smith to the rooster. Every other positions I am satisfied and we actually have good players and competent backups. The only other I can think of would be Edge. Maybe sign Khalais Campbell for Edge.

[@TheRealcdawg22]

If we can covince Rashee Rice and Justyn Ross to calibrate their future screw-ups and subsequent suspensions to 1-off 1-on, then we would have a single good wide receiver.

[@trocknorat]

Im starting Wanye Morris or Lucas Niang at tackle over our draft pick KS

[@jeradlarkey390]

Rather have Remigio or Ross over Skyy.

[@ryanwhite9437]

I think mike caliendo is a cut candidate, and i like Kamal Hadden to make the roster

[@LuckyAJC]

I think mahomes is gonna need to fight for a spot, wentz definitely has his number 😉

[@johnhoover8902]

No mention of Ekow Boye-Doe at cornerback.

[@SteveGibson-sj5ho]

Some of you media types need to stop and take a breath on the Rashee Rice suspension. To date, the NFL has NEVER suspended a player for an auto accident that didn’t involve alcohol/drugs or a fatality. Should they try set a precedent, the current appeal process goes to arbitration rather than the commissioner. Any changes the arbitrator has made have (so far) pushed closer to NFL average. I’ll be very, very surprised if he gets more than 4 weeks.

[@kbreckzone]

That running back projection would be WEAK! Perine would compete with CEH, not back him up. Your UCLA trucking tweener gives a good receiving option, the only fullback option and likely the best short yardage option. I think that, assuming he picks up the offense well and pass protects, he is potentially rb2.

[@odinnsson9181]

Kelce and Noah Gray safe I think chiefs should of went for Michael Mayer him Ian Book over Wentz for me but I have my reasons

[@stephenwatson8040]

I think the Chiefs made two roster mistakes and will most likely show up on game day. Letting Sneed go and letting punter Townsend go because he was a key 1/3 of field goal team as the holder. Hope I'm wrong.

[@mattjohnson8657]

Why not predict the practice squad while you’re at it😂😂😂

[@RaphialLee]

Running backs lost their value once people realize the offensive lines were the ones doing all of the work. Now the tightens and recievers switch back of forth to running back or fullback

[@bjknuckles7873]

I'm not so sure Brian Cook will be healthy enough at the start of the season

[@kyorosubaru1508]

Hey, you better put some respect on Trent McDuffie he’s already proved himself

[@jenniferaceste8823]

[@KSU-ce2uc]

Stephon Gilmore at the right price would be a nice addition.

[@wolfpack6650]

Neiko Remigio will take Toney or Moore snaps.

[@panyinboyedoe]

Missing Ekow Boye-Doe

[@MysteriaLentine]

One less LB, Hadden makes the team. One less TE. I don’t think Irv Smith makes the team and one more WR, Rice suspension proof.

[@lordquenntillieusiii9250]

I got Conner playing nickel corner

[@SheWasntReady_KC816]

I think they should use Nikki Remigio instead of Sky Moore

[@loveandlight8286]

Tony safe he going have bounce back year watch

[@bads33dtae32]

You didn’t even mention Bailey🙄