Defensive tackle Maurice Murray, offensive tackle Ken Shackleford and defensive end Jonal Saint-Dic were let go Tuesday, the first day the NFL requires rosters be trimmed to get down to 75 players. Receiver Kevin Robinson, who's missed the entire preseason with a knee injury, was moved to the injured list and won't count against the Chiefs' roster.

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They also state a kicker will round out the final cut which we all knew.

I am writing this from work because I woke up thinking about it after I watched the game yesterday.  I hate to put  a disclaimer on it but.. I could be incorrect in some of the assignments (I don't think so but maybe)  I am open to discussion on this it might take me a while to respond but TG was open!

During the second drive in the first quarter with about five minutes left its third down and the Chiefs needed 8 yards to convert (if memory serves correct)  The receivers were covered through progression Brodie arrived at the check down to Smith.  While I watched on DVR at full speed it looked like the safe play and probably the correct choice.  But... when the replay came on I noticed something that just did not make since at all.  The play looked like a weak side flood (I am not that versed in play calling or actual plays less my experience with Madden) which is a play I run in madden on third down often especially in mid yardage territory 4-7 yards or possibly on an audible if outside linebackers look to be blitzing and I can pick one of them up.  The formation normally starts out with a modified I with the full back lined up offset to the left  the TE can line up on the line or in the slot, with two wide receivers, and the half back lined up further behind the full back yet directly behind the quarterback.  The wide receivers run corner routes and or comebacks,  The full back can run a pattern to the flat or can stay in to block, the half back runs a check down to pull the middle linebacker towards him.  The key to this whole play is the TE and the linebackers.  Tony chipped the strong side backer at the line and Damion took over so Arizona was rushing five (w/ the d line) the weakside backer was covering the full back (cox I think) and Kolby started to make his cut over the top of the lines.  When Colby did that the linebacker normally freezes  at this point you have just a split second to make a decision depending on what else is going on

1. Check down because the safety is coming over to help with the tight end and the coverage downfield is on point.  (Which I did not see the angles were not great from the replays though)

2. Check down because the blocking is breaking down  (it was not)

3. Stare down the check down and the second the MLB commits hit the window outside of his reach to the streaking TE for atleast 15 - 20 yards

Brodie chose option number two kinda…Show him what he won Vanna.  A front row seat to the current MVP of our team Dustin as he continues to gain more practice than any other punter in the league!!!

I joke a lil and hopefully Dick and Brodie have already gone over the film and realized this.  I have never put down Brodie before (except when he tried to make the shoelace tack in Detroit and got his hand stomped on)  and I know it is preseason, he might still be a little shell shocked from last year getting knocked around, and chan might want to show some reserve…. No I’m sorry from what I saw Brodie blew it.  I know it is just one play but come on.  I practiced with my freshman football team in high school during hell week and never played organized football again but I know that play was blown. (that is in fact the epitome of arm chair quarterback J)

I have yet to see the progression from Brodie Croyle that warrants a starting job in the NFL.  I hope he proves me wrong or my Rewind button on my DVR might wear out if the season is anything like that play.

It's late... (actually early for you guys) I'm watching my kids tonite and my five month old daughter needed a bottle.  now im going to need more sleep but can't.  That is the beauty of this site and the Chiefs.  I hate to paraphrase Jimmy Falon and a lame movie (fever pitch) but...  "there always gonna be there.  Year after year.  Spring training till the fall".  That is the perfect statement from a fan.  If my wife were to never come back from her sisters (unlikely...tempting but unlikely) I know the Chiefs are still gonna suit up for atleast 16 a year.  If I lost my job I know there would still be highlights (maybe not in HD for me beacuse I would cancel that service).  If I got in a car accident and was forced into traction I could still watch from the hospital (if they have Directv)  I guess what im saying (less the slight sarcasm of the rest of this) is I know Arrowhead Pride will be here to allow the epitome of Chief fans to talk about it. Chris hats off to you and all the major contributors (you know who you are) for not posting articles about Peterson being the antichrist, why we should take a look at Brett Favre, the optimism on this sight (never blind), and the lack of complete negativity.  Arrowhead Pride truly is just that ARROWHEAD PRIDE.  Happy birthday

I had a view on this debate that no one has really opened my eyes to.  Has anyone ever signed a major free agent and then won the superbowl following that off season?

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"3. Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs: There are no questions about Johnson's ability; he's made the Pro Bowl in two of his three seasons as a full-time starter. However, there are plenty of reasons to wonder about the supporting cast that will surround him as he returns from a season-ending foot injury sustained midway through the 2007 campaign.

Brodie Croyle remains an unproven quarterback. There are currently no reliable receivers outside of wideout Dwayne Bowe and Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez. And we haven't yet mentioned the offensive line, a unit the Chiefs are rebuilding this offseason. The point to be made here is that Johnson, while hurt last season, wasn't exactly tearing the league apart when he was healthy (559 yards in eight games, 3.5 yards per carry). With him on that offense -- and every defense in the league poised to stop him -- there will be ample frustration again this fall.

Prediction: He'll gain 1,200 yards but he'll be complaining about the offense of new coordinator Chan Gailey by Week 3. "

By Jeffri Chadiha

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=3423931

Good Morning,

A little background.  I have been a Chiefs Fan since Montana was signed in '93 (My dad grew up in the bay area which made me a niners fan by birth and explains my affiliation with Montana).  The 90's were great along with the early 00's.  I dispise the idiot Raider Fans (A fan who can not have a conversation about there team without wanting to fight) and truly dislike the Colts because of the rivalry instilled in the playoffs.  I watched from nosebleed seats at Qualcomm with a 103 degree temp while we rolled on to 11-1 and to finish 13-3 in 2003.  I drove from Cali 3 yrs ago to watch the chiefs practice in Arrowhead and be a part of Vermeil's last year.  My 11 mos old son and I were photographed by my wife with Carl Peterson at Qualcomm last season (nice guy in person no problem at all posing for the picture)  I would consider my self a die hard.  This sight has already given me more info than I would have ever found on my own. Thanks.

I did have one question... Was Tyrone Brackenridge at Practice?  If so I assume his Jaw is fine and healing.

Thanks