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**Anyong Bluth** · 01-18-2014, 11:26 AM

Another reason to be optimistic about next year is:

I think Kelce could make a sizeable contribution to the offense- a position that is rather significant in Reid's offense, and Smith's favorite target is the TE.

We had squat at that position all year due to a rash of injuries. Check out his highlights.

He's got great size at 6'6 260lbs.

What's more encouraging is he actually has some deceptive speed, and does a tremendous job in gaining additional yards after 1st contact. Seems to have a good low center of gravity, can often shed arm tackles, and doesn't go down easily.

It's already been mentioned during camp that he has very good hands, and doesn't have a history of the dropsies. Also, seems to work well in space and has good recognition of field location in relation to the defense.

Kelce highlights:

Post to follow up will be re: Sanders Cummings: An answer for the abortion that is (was) Kendrick Lewis...

htismaqe · 01-20-2014, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott free

I was looking at it from the standpoint that Smiths strong suit is the medium to short game, which is obviously a TE's bread and butter.

Vernon Davis was his ace boon coon... I get that all QB's love a good tight end, just seems like Smitty would benefit even more than usual.

Vernon Davis >>>>>>>>>> Travis Kelce

We need to draft a real TE.

**Easy 6** · 01-20-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Vernon Davis >>>>>>>>>> Travis Kelce

We need to draft a real TE.

I'm down with that, there are some good ones for the taking this year... I love our everyman folk hero McGrath as much as anyone, but we gots no time for feelings next year.

Or, maybe they let Glass Joe Fasano go... either way we could use another player in this corp.

**Anyong Bluth** · 01-20-2014, 01:46 PM

Double post

**Anyong Bluth** · 01-20-2014, 01:52 PM

Since there's a good amount of discussion about the TEs coming out this year, and it's supposed to be a great class, here's a little video of some of the guys.

Top TEs for 2014 Draft

Eric Ebron*, TE, North Carolina*
Height: 6-4.
Weight: 245.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.*
Projected Round (2014): 1.*

Jace Amaro*, TE, Texas Tech*
Height: 6-5.
Weight: 260.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.68.*
Projected Round (2014): 1.*

Austin Seferian-Jenkins*, TE, Washington*
Height: 6-6.
Weight: 266.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.*
Projected Round (2014): 1-2.*

C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa*
Height: 6-7.
Weight: 265.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.*
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.*

Marcel Jensen, TE, Fresno State*
Height: 6-6.
Weight: 270.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.*
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.*

Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia*
Height: 6-5.
Weight: 258.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.*
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.*

Xavier Grimble*, TE, USC*
Height: 6-5.
Weight: 255.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.*
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.*

Chief Gump · 01-20-2014, 02:18 PM

As Chief fans shouldn't we get sick and tired of hearing "Next year"? I know I am ****ing sick of it.

jkw87 · 01-20-2014, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott free

I'm down with that, there are some good ones for the taking this year... I love our everyman folk hero McGrath as much as anyone, but we gots no time for feelings next year.

Or, maybe they let Glass Joe Fasano go... either way we could use another player in this corp.

Honestly, how much would it hurt capwise to give Fasano the boot? I get he was injured a lot, but he was never spectacular to begin with in Miami. Cut the losses and get one of the TEs that drop to us...

**Easy 6** · 01-20-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkw87

Honestly, how much would it hurt capwise to give Fasano the boot? I get he was injured a lot, but he was never spectacular to begin with in Miami. Cut the losses and get one of the TEs that drop to us...

I'm no capologist, there are a bunch of guys here who know a bunch more about that stuff.

But it wouldnt hurt my feelings if he didnt make the cut next year, as you allude to his time in Miami was no great shakes, in 2012 he averaged a terrible 8.1 yards per catch... so seeing him off in favor of Kelce, a top rookie and Bloodbath would be fine by me.

**sd4chiefs** · 01-20-2014, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Gump

As Chief fans shouldn't we get sick and tired of hearing "Next year"? I know I am ****ing sick of it.

This.

**Rausch** · 01-20-2014, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

Another reason to be optimistic about next year is:

I think Kelce could make a sizeable contribution to the offense-

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Anyong Bluth Deus ambulans inter homines Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Casino cash: $9439340	Since there's a good amount of discussion about the TEs coming out this year, and it's supposed to be a great class, here's a little video of some of the guys. *Top TEs for 2014 Draft* Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.* Projected 40 Time: 4.65.* Projected Round (2014): 1.* Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.* Projected 40 Time: 4.68.* Projected Round (2014): 1.* *Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE,** Washington* Height: 6-6. Weight: 266.* Projected 40 Time: 4.60.* Projected Round (2014): 1-2.* C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa* Height: 6-7. Weight: 265.* Projected 40 Time: 4.65.* Projected Round (2014): 2-4.* Marcel Jensen, TE, Fresno State* Height: 6-6. Weight: 270.* Projected 40 Time: 4.77.* Projected Round (2014): 2-4.* Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia* Height: 6-5. Weight: 258.* Projected 40 Time: 4.78.* Projected Round (2014): 2-4.* Xavier Grimble, TE, USC Height: 6-5. Weight: 255.* Projected 40 Time: 4.65.* Projected Round (2014): 2-4.* __________________ Suck it, *beautiful*
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