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Naptown Chief · 10:17 AM

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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.”

**Munson** · 07-31-2019, 12:31 PM

Interesting move.

carcosa · 07-31-2019, 12:34 PM

Devin Hester 2.0??????

**RealSNR** · 07-31-2019, 12:36 PM

Makes sense. He had a lot of promise when we drafted him (more promise than Rashad ****ing Fenton, that's for sure) but it never materialized in preseason or when we gave him snaps on defense later in the year.

He can't make the team as a pure returner, and even if he could, he has pretty good competition from Hardman, so this is probably the only way he can make it work.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 07-31-2019, 12:43 PM

If he can catch a screen pass he can go Zoom ... Zoom.....

**jjchieffan** · 07-31-2019, 12:55 PM

I don't see how he has a better chance making the roster at running back. We are already deep there. Seems like he's gone either way.

Wallcrawler · 07-31-2019, 12:56 PM

Dude couldn't cover his ass with both hands.

Cb numbers dwindling with this dude converting and Reaser blowing his achilles though. Gonna need some depth.

Maybe Veach can make a nice practice squad steal from another team if he's not going to pull the trigger on a deal for a legit cb1.

Skyy God · 07-31-2019, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I don't see how he has a better chance making the roster at running back. We are already deep there. Seems like he's gone either way.

If they keep 4, he only has to beat out Darrel Williams.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-31-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

If they keep 4, he only has to beat out Darrel Williams.

He’s already better than Sherman.

Mecca · 07-31-2019, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

If they keep 4, he only has to beat out Darrel Williams.

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.

el borracho · 07-31-2019, 01:21 PM

Sooooo..... back to the practice squad?

Mecca · 07-31-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

Sooooo..... back to the practice squad?

After being on the active roster for an entire season I don't think he's eligible for the Chiefs PS.

Titty Meat · 07-31-2019, 01:23 PM

Will be cut in a month

**jjchieffan** · 07-31-2019, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

If they keep 4, he only has to beat out Darrel Williams.

That's not an easy task. Darrell Williams has looked good in this offense.

**jjchieffan** · 07-31-2019, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

He’s already better than Sherman.

He's faster.but I don't know about better. He may be. But until we see him perform at that position I don't see how we can say one way or another.

**jjchieffan** · 07-31-2019, 01:32 PM

Quote:

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.

Pringle and Deiter are the 5th and 6th wide receivers. I would be surprised to see him take either of those spots.

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Naptown Chief Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Annapolis, MD Casino cash: $10002400	Tremon Smith number and position change (RB) https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbs...ning-back/amp/ 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.” ........ 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.” Last edited by Naptown Chief; 08-01-2019 at 10:17 AM..
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