2023 Official Roster Build Thread - The Initial 53 / Practice Squad

[Bolt4Knob]

I worry about MW’s back.

Thats my only concern. And they don't have to tell the fans - just be honest in the building

If they are being cautious and limiting his activities in OTAs and Minicamp because of the back - makes perfect sense to me. Get players like QJ, Davis, Doss, Hightower and of course, future Pro Bowler, Pokey Wilson, more reps in practice

But if the recovery is taking longer than normal that could put him on the PUP at the start of training camp - that would be worrisome to me. But now, six weeks before camp - rest up, heal up, get stronger MW81

[SuperCharged]

It's on the individual. Voluntary. Lots of guys skip voluntary OTAs for a wide variety of reasons. The amount of participation had been very good. It's been nice to see so many vets. Mandatory Mini Camp is next week. June 13, 14. Training camp starts @ August 1st. We need everybody there then.

That's find you can make that point. My point is you see who's more committed with OTA attendance.

[dmac_bolt]

That's find you can make that point. My point is you see who's more committed with OTA attendance.

Chiefs are not committed to a repeat SB win. thats good news, opens the door for the Mighty Bolts!

In addition to Kelce, eight other Chiefs were absent: tight end Blake Bell, defensive tackle Chris Jones, running back Jerick McKinnon, running back Isiah Pacheco, left tackle Donovan Smith, wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and defensive tackle Turk Wharton.

Chiefs wrapped up another week of voluntary OTAs. Didn’t see CEH, Darrel Williams, LDT, Rankin, Jarran Reed, Frank Clark, Chris Jones, Taco Charlton, Mike Hughes, Charvarius Ward, Armani Watts.

[Boltjolt]

Chiefs are not committed to a repeat SB win. thats good news, opens the door for the Mighty Bolts!

Agree.....fans make too much of it. If a player feels they need it or just want to be there cool...they can show up but if they have been here a while even with a new OC....there's still plenty of time to get the system and timing down.
They have 2 a day practices for a few weeks in TC plus mandatory OTAs before TC.

[sonorajim]

That's find you can make that point. My point is you see who's more committed with OTA attendance.

And my point is there can be a valid reason to not be there. Rehab, family, normal outside training schedule., etc.
Kudos to Bosa who usually skips. He owes us a big year. Mack is really committed. His last year was not what he liked, spending last off season rehabbing his ankle. This year he's doing it all +. I expect a big year from the edge rush beasts.

[dmac_bolt]

Agree.....fans make too much of it. If a player feels they need it or just want to be there cool...they can show up but if they have been here a while even with a new OC....there's still plenty of time to get the system and timing down.
They have 2 a day practices for a few weeks in TC plus mandatory OTAs before TC.

Its the same with far too many facts or stats that alarmists post here in isolation to decry the Chargers, when its 100% normal across the league. We had teeth-gnashing posts that far too much Team Cap is invested in the top7 players just last week. I did a random check of 4 or 5 teams and our cap weighting to top players was consistent with all of the teams I checked. Perfectly normal. Usual. Average. Chiefs were actually much worse but that difference was due solely to the fact Mahomes has his 2nd contract and Burrow and Herbert don't so it doesn't say anything worse about the Chiefs - thats just how pro sports are - the top 10-15% of players always get a disproportionate total of the salaries. Its true across all sports as well, not just NFL. and definitely not just Chargers.

[SuperCharged]

Chiefs are not committed to a repeat SB win. thats good news, opens the door for the Mighty Bolts!

I love that kind of news. However they did earn it. I think that is one scenario that I would give a pass.

[dmac_bolt]

I love that kind of news. However they did earn it. I think that is one scenario that I would give a pass.

Chargers OTA is a demonstration of commitment, Chiefs OTA is not? well thats not very consistent of you.

[Lefty2SLO]

Its the same with far too many facts or stats that alarmists post here in isolation to decry the Chargers, when its 100% normal across the league. We had teeth-gnashing posts that far too much Team Cap is invested in the top7 players just last week. I did a random check of 4 or 5 teams and our cap weighting to top players was consistent with all of the teams I checked. Perfectly normal. Usual. Average. Chiefs were actually much worse but that difference was due solely to the fact Mahomes has his 2nd contract and Burrow and Herbert don't so it doesn't say anything worse about the Chiefs - thats just how pro sports are - the top 10-15% of players always get a disproportionate total of the salaries. Its true across all sports as well, not just NFL. and definitely not just Chargers.

Someone has to keep you pie in the sky optimists at least somewhat grounded . . . . . . . . . . .

[dmac_bolt]

2023 Defensive Depth Solutions: 4 UDFAs could solve the perceived depth gap:

S - AJ Finley
CB - Cameron Brown
Edge - Andrew Farmer
IDL - Jerrod Clark (he's the TPB betting favorite to make the squad)

Feel free to discuss. Don't forget - Chiefs won the SB with 10 rookies

[21&500]

2023 Defensive Depth Solutions: 4 UDFAs could solve the perceived depth gap:

S - AJ Finley
CB - Cameron Brown
Edge - Andrew Farmer
IDL - Jerrod Clark (he's the TPB betting favorite to make the squad)

Feel free to discuss. Don't forget - Chiefs won the SB with 10 rookies

Ya I think all these guys have a role as early as this season, but then I start to think, there can't possibly be that many UDFAs making the 53 can there?
I think there's a chance more of them make it than in previous years because the class looks especially talented and Staley in year 3 has had enough time to evaluate everyone throughly and has earned enough trust with Telesco to have more influence.

We'll see.

[CanadianBoltFan]

2023 Defensive Depth Solutions: 4 UDFAs could solve the perceived depth gap:

S - AJ Finley
CB - Cameron Brown
Edge - Andrew Farmer
IDL - Jerrod Clark (he's the TPB betting favorite to make the squad)

Feel free to discuss. Don't forget - Chiefs won the SB with 10 rookies

Some good reports on AJ Finley.

Maybe he factors in at safety depth