BALTIMORE - Each quarter came and went and even with the Chiefs trailing in the waning moments of the contest, Chris Manno didn't see time in their, 31-13, pre-season loss to Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium on Friday.
Prior to the first snap, Manno wasn't sure how much time he would see in the game. Afterwards he remained optimistic.
"I'm sure [the coaches] have a good reason," said Manno, who saw action on a handful of plays in his debut last week against Tampa Bay, looking strong and fast.
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The Ravens put up 21 points in the fourth quarter after trailing, 13-10, through three quarters.
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Eleven players on the Chiefs caught passes in the loss, three being running backs. Rookie receiver Jonathan Baldwin did not play and is expected to miss the rest of pre-season due to an injury sustained in a locker room scuffle with former New York Jets running back Thomas Jones.
Manno was listed as the sixth receiver on the Kansas City depth chart in the game program. He lined up for one play as a receiver against Tampa Bay, which ended up being a run.
Week 3 and 4 have notoriously been extremely important for free agent signees and rookies trying to make a difference in their chance of making the 53-man roster or practice squad. It's a final audition for their organization and other teams looking.
As Manno has said since he signed, he'll be ready to go when his number is called.
The Chiefs host the Rams next Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. on local Kansas City television.
News & Notes
- Fellow Long Island native Jovan Belcher from West Babylon is in his third season with the Chiefs. He was dressed and played Friday.
- Former News 12 Long Island sports director Michael Coleman was on the field in Baltimore, too. He is the sports director at KCTV5 in Kansas City, not far from where he grew up in Lawrence, Kan.
- Stay tuned to Sachem Patch for updates from the Chiefs' next game and other stories on Manno throughout the week.
- To read all of Manno's coverage since he signed, check out the links below:
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