Originally Posted by FAX (Post 6895527)

I still wonder how much of Bowe's "drops" problem is Cassel-related. Bowe wasn't the only receiver dropping passes.

FAX

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 6895523)

I don't disagree.

However, from a coach's point of view, there is more to the evaluation process than a long-distance assessment of which player is "better" from a talent perspective, Mr. OnTheWarpath58. I mean, they have to know the playbook, practice with consistency, prove their ability to deal with adversity, etc.

Although I've disagreed with many of the current regime's player decisions (particularly in respect to the o-line), I have to admit that I lack a complete, comprehensive picture of those players' ability to contribute.

It reasonable to assume that, for every thing we think we know about a player, there are ten things we don't know.

FAX

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6895537)

Again, drops are a subjective stat.

If the ball is thrown well behind Bowe, and he has to attempt a circus catch and fails, is that a drop?

It shouldn't be.

Are the decision makers checking replays to see if the defender got a piece of the ball, or are they going on what they see at full speed?

I can think of 2 or 3 instances last year where people here got pissy over a supposed drop and the replay showed the defender getting a hand on the ball.

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC (Post 6895542)

Also, would be cool to see Pollard make a Pro Bowler...

Originally Posted by RedThat (Post 6895544)

no no no no no...it would make me feel miserable.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6895521)

The drops are so blown out of proportion.

IIRC, in 2008, Marques Colston had 2 fewer drops than Bowe.

I doubt anyone would be ragging his ass over it.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 6895492)

Bernard Pollard was NO team captain.

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC (Post 6895547)

Nah, no need to cry over what is done...

Originally Posted by RedThat (Post 6895560)

I know...I hope Kendrick Lewis will come through for us though. That would make up for the loss of Pollard.:D

Originally Posted by GoChiefs (Post 6895554)

Who's talking about 2008?

Bowe had 9 drops last year. Only 47 catches.

Colston had 10 drops, 70 catches.

Johnson had 10 drops, 101 catches.

Either way I'm more worried about Bowe's off the field behavior. If that keeps up Pioli will be completely justified in dumping DumBowe.

Originally Posted by GoChiefs (Post 6895554)

Who's talking about 2008?

Bowe had 9 drops last year. Only 47 catches.

Colston had 10 drops, 70 catches.

Johnson had 10 drops, 101 catches.

Either way I'm more worried about Bowe's off the field behavior. If that keeps up Pioli will be completely justified in dumping DumBowe.

Originally Posted by RedThat (Post 6895560)

I know...I hope Kendrick Lewis will come through for us though. That would make up for the loss of Pollard.:D

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6895568)

He's been chastised for drops since we drafted him.

Just pointing out that premier WR's drop the ball at a similar rate.

Not sure why you'd be surprised that his drop rate rose while Haley was constantly up his ass.