Positional Battles in KC…Chiefs Need to Succop to Mr. Irrelevant

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Published: May 14, 2009

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... General Manager Carl Peterson.  However, thanks to being selected with the last pick in April's draft, Ryan Succop has officially become the new Mr. Irrelevant in Kansas City.  

The Kansas City coaching staff would be thrilled if Succop can enjoy as much success as the last Mr. Irrelevant to play for the Chiefs—quarterback Bill Kenney.  Kenney, who earned the moniker after being drafted last by the Dolphins in 1978, spent nine seasons with the Chiefs and earned his way to a Pro Bowl in 1983 when he threw for 4,348 yards. 

While no one is expecting a Pro Bowl from Succop, he is expected to challenge incumbent Connor Barth for the starting placekicking duties.  Barth, who took over for Nick Novak seven games into last season, was respectable in ten games but had trouble getting the ball deep on kickoffs. 

The Chiefs are hoping that Succop has recovered from the sports hernia t...

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