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Hammock Parties · 03-12-2007, 10:50 PM

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Webb and Hannon ready for 2007

By Mike Nugent
Warpaint Illustrated Beat Writer
Posted Mar 12, 2007

As I finish my interview with Chris Hannon and Jeff Webb, the Chiefs young wide receivers, Webb walks out of the locker room. Hannon leans in close to tell me something.

“I’m faster than he is,” says Hannon.

“Really?” I answer, incredulously.

“Yeah,” he confirms, “I’m the fastest guy on the team.”

Webb reenters the locker room, and approaches us.

“Webb,” Hannon asks, “who the fastest guy on the team?”

Webb points at Hannon.

“Chris.”

“Whoa,” says Hannon with a big smile, “I can’t believe he actually admitted it.”

The first thing you notice about Hannon is youthful exuberance. Webb is a bit more low key, but emotional nonetheless. Who could forget the image of tears running down his face after being told by the media he would be a member of the 2006 Chiefs?

Both guys are confident, with that swagger that only NFL wide receivers and cornerbacks possess. Webb was selected in the fifth round of last year’s draft out of San Diego State University. Hannon was an undrafted free agent, but both guys know they belong and can play in this league. Neither is a particularly cocky guy, but both seem very self assured and comfortable with being a Chief, despite their lack of experience.

Maybe it’s the cornerbacks. Everyday in practice, Hannon and Webb go against two of the NFL’s finest defensive backs - Patrick Surtain and Ty Law. For a young wide receiver, going against a premier cornerback every other rep or so is like taking a class on being an NFL wide receiver. Going against two is like taking a master’s class. You can’t take a rep off.

Webb’s eyes widen as he talks about the opportunity to practice against KC’s veteran corners.

“We compete a lot against Ty Law and Surtain, and we just look at that as a privilege to go against two of the best corners in the league and getting our average up,” says Webb. “I just look at that as a blessing, to go against those two, getting better everyday. I don’t look at it like just another practice. I look at it as getting better for the future, for the organization.”

Hannon nods in agreement.

“They show us the ins and outs of how cornerbacks think,” says Hannon, “how they do the things they can get away with. When we go against regular corners, it’s easier.”

“A lot easier,” adds Webb.

Webb and Hannon have been anointed by some as the future of the Chiefs at the wide receiver position, and are figuring huge in the team’s plans for 2007. Webb has been on the roster all season. The Chiefs pulled Hannon up from the practice squad before the last regular season game to protect him from would-be pilferers in the offseason. The two plan to stay in Kansas City this offseason to workout with the quarterbacks and each other.

Of the two, only Webb got the opportunity to see the field this past season, but he made the most of his chances. He played quite a bit of special teams as a gunner, and got to return one kick - and what a return it was. On his first and only touch, Webb took the ball 50 yards, giving fans and the coaches a glimpse of his playmaking ability. If he’s able to be that sort of game breaker in the passing game, the Chiefs will have caught lightning in a bottle. He could add a spark to an ailing passing attack next season.

Hannon is more of an unknown commodity. The coaches are impressed with his size and speed, and apparently he’s an excellent route runner, something that many young wide receivers struggle with in their initial years. Of the pair, Hannon is the less polished, but got plenty of big game experience at the University of Tennessee.

Next season could be the breakout year for these two. Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards has already said there will be open competition for most positions next year, and wide receiver appears to be no different. There likely will be some changes in the receiver corps this offseason, so with a strong showing one or maybe even both could get the opportunity to be a starter.

For now, Webb and Hannon are both focused on developing themselves so that when they finally get the call from the coaching staff, they’ll be ready. Both receivers are on the roster. Both have a great receivers coach in Charlie Joiner, and both have the raw talent to make it in the NFL. It’s just a matter of getting the mental part down - learning the playbook, the reads and adjustments, the types of things really good wide receivers are fluent at.

“For me, it’s been a learning experience, learning the ins and outs of the NFL, learning the ins and outs of the playbook,” says Hannon. “I was on the practice squad, so I had to learn multiple receiver positions, and it’s been very challenging for me, but I conquered it. Man, I’m back on the roster.”

They have to learn how to be pros. It’s one thing to have ability, and it’s another to have drive. To be successful, they need to have both. Having role models on the team to teach them how to be pros also helps.

“The terminology, the playbooks, that’s been the difference between college and the pros,” says Webb. “The team chemistry is a lot different from college to pros. I’ve just been a sponge with everything people say and everything people do. I watch the way Eddie Kennison and Dante Hall carry themselves. I look at that and try to better myself as a player.”

Looking at the two players, it appears the Chiefs could have picked up both their future wide receivers in the same year. The coaching staff believes that and constantly reminds Webb and Hannon that they are the new generation of Chiefs receivers.

“The coaches will say stuff like that,” says Hannon. “They put us on the scout team to go against the number one defense, and we eat ‘em up.”

This article originally appeared in Warpaint Illustrated the Magazine. If you want more information about the only Magazine Dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs, hit the banner below to learn how you can get 56 issues of Sports Illustrated when you order Warpaint Illustrated the magazine.

booger · 03-12-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I'll believe it when I see it.

Hope they prove me wrong and turn into stars, but I just don't see it happening. My expectations for them are jack shit, not even going to get my hopes up.

I've been hosed too many times by Derrick Mayes, JJ Moses, Dave Klemic, Richard Smith, Jeris McIntyre and a whole host of other genuinely crappy players.

That's why simplifiing the playbook is a big plus for these younger WR's and other New WR's we add whether it be FA or the draft.

the only WR's that had much sucess in this offense were Chris Horn and Boerigter who had pro experience in the AFL and CFL. Parker as well but it took him time to develop. Torry Holt starts off in STL as a rookie and hits the ground running, not missing a beat. I've always had problems in the past with DV and AS looking specifically for the quick twitch smaller recievers.

Another plus is working this offseason with the probable starter in Croyle. At least timing and being on the same page shouldn't be a problem.

Herm has been high on Webb ever since drafting him. Maybe he can be a good possesion WR. Both can help in the return and coverage teams as well.

IMO, just excited to have some bigger WR's .

Logical · 03-12-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Whoohoo pumping up players who didn't even break the starting lineup

Hell they basically barely made the roster. This is more pimping players that likely will never be.

**RealSNR** · 03-12-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

That's why simplifiing the playbook is a big plus for these younger WR's and other New WR's we add whether it be FA or the draft.

the only WR's that had much sucess in this offense were Chris Horn and Boerigter who had pro experience in the AFL and CFL. Parker as well but it took him time to develop. Torry Holt starts off in STL as a rookie and hits the ground running, not missing a beat. I've always had problems in the past with DV and AS looking specifically for the quick twitch smaller recievers.

Another plus is working this offseason with the probable starter in Croyle. At least timing and being on the same page shouldn't be a problem.

Herm has been high on Webb ever since drafting him. Maybe he can be a good possesion WR. Both can help in the return and coverage teams as well.

IMO, just excited to have some bigger WR's .

Using that logic, we could make a decent receiver out of Gardner, which probably won't happen.

If all it takes to succeed in the new KC offense is speed and work ethic, why don't we produce a tree of WRs like the Donkos have been doing with RBs for years?

Think about it, we'd get an extra 3rd-6th rounder every single draft year. How cool would that be?

booger · 03-12-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

Using that logic, we could make a decent receiver out of Gardner, which probably won't happen.

If all it takes to succeed in the new KC offense is speed and work ethic, why don't we produce a tree of WRs like the Donkos have been doing with RBs for years?

Think about it, we'd get an extra 3rd-6th rounder every single draft year. How cool would that be?

Gardner has bounced around enough. I don't see him all of the sudden getting it.

Both these kids had productive college careers and hopefully can battle their way up the roster for more PT.

I'd love the extra picks.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

How is this article pumping anyone up? There's no mention of 1,000 yards or anything.

looky here

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warpaint Illustrated

Next season could be the breakout year for these two.

Extra Point · 03-12-2007, 11:44 PM

You get zero yards if you get zero play time.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-12-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extra Point

You get zero yards if you get zero play time.

Point being, why didn't that happen last year?

DaWolf · 03-12-2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

“They put us on the scout team to go against the number one defense, and we eat ‘em up.”

Uh-oh...

Chiefs=Champions · 03-12-2007, 11:50 PM

Jeff Webb

Appeared in 12 games (11 starts), leading the Aztecs with 92 catches for 1,109 yards (12.1 avg.) with 10 TDs

there his 2005 stats pretty impressive i just hope we give him a chance

ferrarispider95 · 03-12-2007, 11:51 PM

Wouldn't it be nice to hear over the coming years

Croyle to Webb in the back of the endzone.....TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-12-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWolf

Uh-oh...

really, the badassed scout team feared by the whole NFL, and makes Scanlon look under his bed at night

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-12-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrarispider95

Wouldn't it be nice to hear over the coming years

Croyle to Webb in the back of the endzone.....TOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY

The indulgent hype begins

Hammock Parties · 03-12-2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

Herm has been high on Webb ever since drafting him. Maybe he can be a good possesion WR.

The dude has speed. He ran a 4.4.

|Zach| · 03-12-2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

The indulgent hype begins

God forbid someone enjoy Chiefs football under Tribal's watch.

The horror!

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-13-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Zach)

God forbid someone enjoy Chiefs football under Tribal's watch.

The horror!

Yeah, I'm not into fluff peices into players who will have a hard time to even make the team. Hali, Pollard, and Page are more condusive to future promise and success.

03-12-2007, 10:50 PM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $1020478	Webb and Hannon ready for 2007 http://chiefs.scout.com/2/626377.html Webb and Hannon ready for 2007 By Mike Nugent Warpaint Illustrated Beat Writer Posted Mar 12, 2007 As I finish my interview with Chris Hannon and Jeff Webb, the Chiefs young wide receivers, Webb walks out of the locker room. Hannon leans in close to tell me something. “I’m faster than he is,” says Hannon. “Really?” I answer, incredulously. “Yeah,” he confirms, “I’m the fastest guy on the team.” Webb reenters the locker room, and approaches us. “Webb,” Hannon asks, “who the fastest guy on the team?” Webb points at Hannon. “Chris.” “Whoa,” says Hannon with a big smile, “I can’t believe he actually admitted it.” The first thing you notice about Hannon is youthful exuberance. Webb is a bit more low key, but emotional nonetheless. Who could forget the image of tears running down his face after being told by the media he would be a member of the 2006 Chiefs? Both guys are confident, with that swagger that only NFL wide receivers and cornerbacks possess. Webb was selected in the fifth round of last year’s draft out of San Diego State University. Hannon was an undrafted free agent, but both guys know they belong and can play in this league. Neither is a particularly cocky guy, but both seem very self assured and comfortable with being a Chief, despite their lack of experience. Maybe it’s the cornerbacks. Everyday in practice, Hannon and Webb go against two of the NFL’s finest defensive backs - Patrick Surtain and Ty Law. For a young wide receiver, going against a premier cornerback every other rep or so is like taking a class on being an NFL wide receiver. Going against two is like taking a master’s class. You can’t take a rep off. Webb’s eyes widen as he talks about the opportunity to practice against KC’s veteran corners. “We compete a lot against Ty Law and Surtain, and we just look at that as a privilege to go against two of the best corners in the league and getting our average up,” says Webb. “I just look at that as a blessing, to go against those two, getting better everyday. I don’t look at it like just another practice. I look at it as getting better for the future, for the organization.” Hannon nods in agreement. “They show us the ins and outs of how cornerbacks think,” says Hannon, “how they do the things they can get away with. When we go against regular corners, it’s easier.” “A lot easier,” adds Webb. Webb and Hannon have been anointed by some as the future of the Chiefs at the wide receiver position, and are figuring huge in the team’s plans for 2007. Webb has been on the roster all season. The Chiefs pulled Hannon up from the practice squad before the last regular season game to protect him from would-be pilferers in the offseason. The two plan to stay in Kansas City this offseason to workout with the quarterbacks and each other. Of the two, only Webb got the opportunity to see the field this past season, but he made the most of his chances. He played quite a bit of special teams as a gunner, and got to return one kick - and what a return it was. On his first and only touch, Webb took the ball 50 yards, giving fans and the coaches a glimpse of his playmaking ability. If he’s able to be that sort of game breaker in the passing game, the Chiefs will have caught lightning in a bottle. He could add a spark to an ailing passing attack next season. Hannon is more of an unknown commodity. The coaches are impressed with his size and speed, and apparently he’s an excellent route runner, something that many young wide receivers struggle with in their initial years. Of the pair, Hannon is the less polished, but got plenty of big game experience at the University of Tennessee. Next season could be the breakout year for these two. Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards has already said there will be open competition for most positions next year, and wide receiver appears to be no different. There likely will be some changes in the receiver corps this offseason, so with a strong showing one or maybe even both could get the opportunity to be a starter. For now, Webb and Hannon are both focused on developing themselves so that when they finally get the call from the coaching staff, they’ll be ready. Both receivers are on the roster. Both have a great receivers coach in Charlie Joiner, and both have the raw talent to make it in the NFL. It’s just a matter of getting the mental part down - learning the playbook, the reads and adjustments, the types of things really good wide receivers are fluent at. “For me, it’s been a learning experience, learning the ins and outs of the NFL, learning the ins and outs of the playbook,” says Hannon. “I was on the practice squad, so I had to learn multiple receiver positions, and it’s been very challenging for me, but I conquered it. Man, I’m back on the roster.” They have to learn how to be pros. It’s one thing to have ability, and it’s another to have drive. To be successful, they need to have both. Having role models on the team to teach them how to be pros also helps. “The terminology, the playbooks, that’s been the difference between college and the pros,” says Webb. “The team chemistry is a lot different from college to pros. I’ve just been a sponge with everything people say and everything people do. I watch the way Eddie Kennison and Dante Hall carry themselves. I look at that and try to better myself as a player.” Looking at the two players, it appears the Chiefs could have picked up both their future wide receivers in the same year. The coaching staff believes that and constantly reminds Webb and Hannon that they are the new generation of Chiefs receivers. “The coaches will say stuff like that,” says Hannon. “They put us on the scout team to go against the number one defense, and we eat ‘em up.” This article originally appeared in Warpaint Illustrated the Magazine. If you want more information about the only Magazine Dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs, hit the banner below to learn how you can get 56 issues of Sports Illustrated when you order Warpaint Illustrated the magazine.
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