Tremon Smith number and position change (RB)

[Naptown Chief]

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Chiefs make an interesting roster decision, move speedy cornerback to running back
By Jordan Dajani

Chiefs make an interesting roster decision, move speedy cornerback to running back
By Jordan Dajani 1h ago • 1 min read

The Kansas City Chiefs are making an interesting position change during training camp, as they are moving one of their speedy cornerbacks to running back.

On Wednesday, cornerback Tremon Smith was seen walking to practice sporting the No. 20, as opposed to his usual No. 39. Reports then surfaced that he had been moved to running back.

Smith was drafted by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Central Arkansas product served as a kick returner during his rookie season, registering 33 returns for 886 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, he made five combined tackles and one pass defensed.

He's known for his speed, and ran a 4.3 40-yard dash time in college. The rookie had a special moment in Week 6 last year, when he returned a kick 97 yards against the New England Patriots and was taken down just a few short yards from the end zone. Smith clearly knows what to do with the ball in open space, and the Chiefs want to give him the chance to prove he can add something to the offense.

While the Chiefs cut ties with Kareem Hunt, they still have several viable options at running back. Damien Williams and Darrel Williams stepped up at the end of the season when Spencer Ware went down with a shoulder injury, and the team also added Carlos Hyde in March. Additionally, the Chiefs are working out undrafted rookies Marcus Marshall and Josh Caldwell, and sixth-round pick Darwin Thompson is also in the mix.

Establishing himself on the Chiefs' depth chart is a tall task for Smith if the team is serious about this switch to running back, but he has proven that he's a weapon with the ball in his hands.

Edit- Tidbits from Nate Taylor's article in The Athletic-
I'm not going to copy the entire article, but this is good info...

Reid also plans to have Smith continue to be the Chiefs’ primary kickoff returner, a role he excelled in last season, averaging 26.8 yards per attempt, the fourth-best average in the NFL.

In explaining his willingness to change positions, Smith said he first approached Reid about the possibility of playing snaps on offense early last season. Reid learned that Smith had been a first-team All-State quarterback at Saks High in Anniston, Ala., after the Chiefs selected him in the sixth round of last year’s NFL Draft. At Saks, Smith scored the most touchdowns in the school’s history.

“He went back and watched my senior year of high school,” Smith said of Reid. “You know Coach Reid, he’s a guru. Being in Coach Reid’s system, he’s going to find mismatches and find a way to get you open.”
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Also in the article..

Toub, who is also the Chiefs’ assistant head coach, mentioned to Reid a few weeks later that Smith possessed the skills to perhaps be another playmaker for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The first test for Smith, however, was in early December when the Chiefs prepared to play the Baltimore Ravens. Reid asked Smith to watch film of the Ravens in order to mimic how quarterback Lamar Jackson operated the read-option offense in practice for the scout team. Smith did the task well enough that Reid praised him during the opening statement of his news conference the day following the Chiefs’ comeback victory.

Smith said Reid then began creating a package of plays. Smith spent time in practice as the quarterback in wildcat formations.

And then..

When the Chiefs’ veterans reported to camp Friday, Reid welcomed Smith with an intriguing message: “Hope you’ve been working on the offensive side,” Reid said.

“Of course, Coach,” Smith responded. “Always.”

[BWillie]

Not gonna make the team.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

8 receptions, 96 yards
1 carry, 2 yards.

How could a guy with Smith’s speed possibly replace that kind of production (over the course of an entire season)?

Why do you think Andy Reid keeps Sherman around?

I'm just gonna go ahead and make the claim that Reid knows what he's doing by keeping a FB on the roster for the past 6 seasons (soon to be 7)

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Not gonna make the team.

If we're gonna just start cutting people now can I go ahead and cut Custis?

Cuz he's slow as ****.

[Color Red]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Basically had no shit of making it as a CB, so now we see if we can get something out of his speed on offense, he's literally only getting this chance because he's fast.

The thought is also that he handled the ball well enough to think it was something to explore. Would we be having this conversation if he had stone hands?

[Perineum Ripper]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

It was a shot at Sherman and his uselessness. However, there’s currently little evidence that Smith is worse.

So, you’re right. I shouldn’t have said he’s better. There’s simply no evidence that he’s worse.

I wouldn’t say he is useless, mainly because I don’t know what he adds to the team that we as fans can’t see. I would think if they keep him around this long he provides more than we know.

As far as the second part, I can’t argue with that, there is no evidence he is worse at producing yards than Sherman.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by tatorhog

DaT is gone, he's probably auditioning for that gadget guy they seem to love.

That's the way I see it too. DAT wasn't exactly a running back or receiver. He's a returner and getting him gadget snaps helps get him on the field outside special teams.

[RustShack]

He could make the team as the return man/gadget player on offense.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by loochy

Nice knowin' ya Gehrig. I hope you are able to keep your friendships alive while you are with another team.

IR, baby. He'll be here all year.

[Chief Roundup]

He is as good as gone.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Mecca

They could also give him the WR 6 spot as a HB/WR hybrid since he plays specials.

No one is jumping out for that spot at all right now.

Generally when a player is a DB it is because he can't catch the ball well enough to be a WR.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

You know who I've legit heard NOTHING about or from all camp? Marcus Kemp.

You really should check out the twitter feed you put in the training camp thread. There have been a couple of different video clips that showed Kemp making some catches. But yeah it is just a couple.

[Coyote]

Needed a 4th for the 4 x 100 relay?

1st leg: Hardman, 2nd leg: Watkins, 3rd leg: Smith, Anchor: Hill

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

Why do you think Andy Reid keeps Sherman around?

I'm just gonna go ahead and make the claim that Reid knows what he's doing by keeping a FB on the roster for the past 6 seasons (soon to be 7)

But Andy Reid has never won a Super Bowl.

And yet several prominent CPers have won multiple fantasy football league titles in the meantime.

Hence, Sherman adds no value. -CP

[Naptown Chief]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

But Andy Reid has never won a Super Bowl.

And yet several prominent CPers have won multiple fantasy football league titles in the meantime.

Hence, Sherman adds no value. -CP

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

He is as good as gone.

He was one of the top returners in the NFL last season...that has value and he's cheap.

I think they are trying to get what they can out of him since he inst panning out at CB.

He'll be picked up immediately if he's cut....I'd keep him.

Has there ever been an entire offensive set of 4.3 guys...Watkins, Hill, Hardman, Smith?