So Kassim Osgood is not attending the San Diego Chargers voluntary workouts? That is no big deal. If there is one thing the Chargers know, it’s that Osgood will be in tremendous shape when he does show up.
Kassim Osgood has been working at the Randy Moss Speed Camp for years with former Charger Drayton Florence—and of course, Randy Moss. The result has been uncanny speed and agility that have turned Kassim into the best special-teams player I have ever seen on a Chargers roster. It takes two or three guys to contain Osgood.
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Osgood is ferocious. I go back to the 2004 game were he literally backhanded a cornerback out of the way on his way to the end zone. In the same year, he closed in on Dante Hall in the open field like a cheetah. His football speed and will to win is clearly superior to that of any player on the field when he’s on it.
This has caused one fan to wonder:
Has Osgood ever considered trying the defensive side of the ball to get on the field more? He has size, height speed, tackling ability and ball skills. Maybe he could find a spot as a free safety or dime cornerback, maybe even a passing situation linebacker. – Jack
With so much speed, ferociousness, determination, and size from Osgood, I too wonder if he could be used as a pass rusher on defense. It would seem that if guys have this much trouble with Osgood on special teams, he may cause huge problems for lead-footed linemen.
With Osgood's long arms and agility, it would seem that a 5-foot-10 running back—just like on special teams—would be hard pressed to stop Osgood one on one. Quarterbacks would get drilled by this guy; however, I am sure it is not up to Osgood.
I can see Kassim’s frustration with going to the Pro Bowl as a special-teams player the last two years and having to see less talented players garner much more of the spotlight. As a competitor, you know when your combination of size, speed, and agility is greater than what the next man has. I am sure Kassim sees it all the time.
5 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment
Shane House about 1 year ago
u make a very good point. This man is a very good physical player who should be utilized a lot better in the San Diego system.
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Jeremy Kaufman about 1 year ago
Osgood is a sikkly good special teams player, but I have heard that he demanded a trade from the team because he doesn't like the way the team plans to use him.
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Jon Meerdink about 1 year ago
I like the article, except for the receiver-as-pass-rusher idea. He would have no chance against the big offensive tackles in the NFL today.
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Ian Philip about 1 year ago
No doubt, you're probably right... but then again, how does a safety get into the backfield?
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John Fennelly about 1 year ago
Ian
start pumping it up....I see the Chargers in the SB this year
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