Joe Posnanski: big SI Scott Pioli feature

[Reaper16]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...10/1/index.htm

Story broken up amongst 8 pages, so I'm not going to copy/paste the full text here.

Figured this would be of interest to us all here.

[BossChief]

Mark this post:

If/When we make the playoffs, DMC will play a big role in winning (or at least keeping us in the game) once there.

Stack 8 in the box to stop our running game...bracket Bowe to take away Cassels favorite target...yeah, go ahead and think a linebacker can handle DMC and/or Moeaki.

Those two had one big thing in common, they played HUGE in the biggest games.

[Direckshun]

I like McCluster as a guy, but look at Sproles, a tiny player who is much, much stockier.

After producing for a couple years, he slid off bigtime.

That's what happens to tiny players in the NFL, with almost zero exceptions.

And if that's what we drafted with virtually a first round selection... well, shit.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I think the idea that DV left the cupboard bare was just as foolish an idea.

I cant believe I missed this the first time through.

This is just dumb as hell.

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

McCluster has had two decent games, and then he broke something. Because he's tiny.

He didnt brake anything because of his size, to indicate that getting a high ankle sprain as a result of a players size is fairly laughable.

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I like McCluster as a guy, but look at Sproles, a tiny player who is much, much stockier.

After producing for a couple years, he slid off bigtime.

That's what happens to tiny players in the NFL, with almost zero exceptions.

And if that's what we drafted with virtually a first round selection... well, shit.

Sproles OWNED in the playoffs because he is a similar matchup nightmare.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

This isn't hard.

Pat Angerer - 11 games, 6 starts, 61 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF

Brandon Spikes - 11 games, 8 starts, 54 tackles

Toby Gerhard - 162 yards rushing, 144 yards receiving, 1 TD

Daryl Washington - 11 games, 8 starts, 52 tackles, 1 sack

Zane Beadles - 11 games, 9 starts at tackle/guard

Lamarr Houston - 11 games, 10 starts, 24 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 FF

Rob Gronkowski - 11 games, 8 starts, 25 catches, 310 yards, 6 TD

Koa Misi - 11 games, 8 starts, 24 tackles, 3.5 sacks

Arellious Benn - 16 catches, 195 yards, 2 TD

TJ Ward - 11 starts, 87 tackles, 7 PDEF, 2 INT, 1 FF

Oh, and Javier Arenas, who was a pick that people actually hated MORE than McCluster, but so far has proven to be much more valuable, especially since he can, you know, actually STAY ON THE FIELD.

I would have liked Washington or Misi at that spot. The vast majority of the board, however, wanted Clausen or Golden Tate. Clausen is debatable but Tate hasn't been very good so far.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I like McCluster as a guy, but look at Sproles, a tiny player who is much, much stockier.

After producing for a couple years, he slid off bigtime.

That's what happens to tiny players in the NFL, with almost zero exceptions.

And if that's what we drafted with virtually a first round selection... well, shit.

Maybe, maybe not. No doubt there's injury risk, but given that McCluster is primarily a receiver vs. a running back, it's unlikely he sees the kind of wear and tear Sproles had.

[-King-]

Isn't GoChiefs the same guy who's been talking shit about Cassel by saying his stats don't mean shit? So....now he's posting stats?


Oh...ok...

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

Isn't GoChiefs the same guy who's been talking shit about Cassel by saying his stats don't mean shit? So....now he's posting stats?


Oh...ok...

He's softening everyone up for his inevitable flip over to "Cassel is deh franchise!!"

[-King-]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

He's softening everyone up for his inevitable flip over to "Cassel is deh franchise!!"

True.
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[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

McCluster has had two decent games, and then he broke something. Because he's tiny.

So high ankle sprains are only allowed on bigger athletes? That injury had NOTHING to do with his size.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

So high ankle sprains are only allowed on bigger athletes? That injury had NOTHING to do with his size.

Recent pro athletes with high ankle sprains

* Colt McCoy[5] NFL (2010)
* Jake Delhomme[6] NFL (2010)
* Seneca Wallace[7] NFL (2010)
* Dez Bryant NFL (2010)
* Ian Kinsler MLB (2010)
* Michael Leighton NHL (2010)
* Bradley Bussell WWE/ECW Circuit (1/2010)
* Pantelis Palioudakis PTM (2010)
* Dexter McCluster NFL (2010)
* René Bourque NHL (2009)
* Ryan Miller[8] NHL (2009)
* LaDainian Tomlinson NFL (2009)
* Matt Schaub NFL (2009)
* Marc Colombo NFL (2009)
* Tracy McGrady[9] NBA (2009)
* Milan Lucic[10] NHL (2009)
* Michael Turner NFL (2009)
* Bob Sanders [11] NFL (2008)
* Sidney Crosby[12] NHL (2008)
* Brian Rolston[13] NHL (2008)
* Joffrey Lupul[14] NHL (2008)
* Tom Brady[15] NFL (2008)
* Dirk Nowitzki[16] NBA (2008)
* Kyle Orton NFL (2008)
* Brian Westbrook NFL (2007)*Marc-André Fleury[12] NHL (2007)
* Terrell Owens[17] NFL (2007)
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Considering most rookies hit a "wall" around the 12th-14th game, McCluster should be extremely fresh at this point in the season.

A healthy and fresh McCluster for the final five games of the regular season may be a difference maker for the Chiefs.

Regardless of the "haters", I most certainly welcome his return because he only makes the team better.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

It would seem to me he has been more productive as a wide receiver, no?

I bet they're not even CLOSE in year two.

Stop trying to be a ****ing troll. Go masturbate to some highlight reels or something. You think you have some sort of point but every time you post you just look more and more like an idiot.