Examining the Kansas City Chiefs' roster:
QUARTERBACKS (3)
At this point, it would be a surprise only if Smith isn’t the starter, Daniel isn’t the No. 2 quarterback, and the Chiefs don’t keep Bray on their active roster. So the question is what they do with Aaron Murray. The Chiefs saw this scenario developing and didn’t draft him to set him free this quickly.
RUNNING BACKS (5)
With an unsettled offensive line and injuries at wide receiver, the Chiefs will need not only big production from Charles but significant help on offense from both Thomas and Davis.
WIDE RECEIVER (6)
Dwayne Bowe is suspended for the season's first game so I've left him off this list. Hemingway has been out for most of the preseason with injuries, and Williams and Jenkins left the Green Bay game early, Williams with an injured shoulder and Jenkins with a concussion. So the Chiefs may have to keep Mark Harrison or Fred Williams or acquire a receiver.
TIGHT END (3)
Harris had an awful game against the Packers. He still probably makes the roster.
OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
I've left Donald Stephenson off this list because of his suspension. The decision on McGlynn or Ricky Henry as a backup guard could go either way.
DEFENSIVE LINE (6)
I don't see how the Chiefs can keep Mike Catapano after he missed all of the preseason and most of training camp.
LINEBACKER (9)
James-Michael Johnson
Joe Mays will likely go on an injured list but perhaps return later in the year.
CORNERBACK (5)
As Gaines showed against the Packers, he is a developmental player. The Chiefs might have kept DeMarcus Van Dyke, but he suffered a high ankle sprain in Green Bay.
SAFETY (4)
Berry's injury could force the Chiefs to keep a veteran backup. Neither Bronson nor Sorensen has played in a regular-season NFL game.
SPECIALISTS (3)
It wouldn't be a surprise if the Chiefs went with either Cairo Santos or Ryan Succop as their kicker.
