Chiefs McCluster definitely moving to RB full-time - Page 7

**The Franchise** · 04-27-2011, 09:41 AM

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Beat writer Bob Gretz suggests the Chiefs will, in fact, move Dexter McCluster to running back full time.

Coach Todd Haley hinted in February that McCluster would be more of a third-down back than slot receiver. Gretz suggests McCluster could also be used in a "flash-dash duo" with Jamaal Charles. We still have a hard time envisioning enough weekly touches for McCluster to

Bewbies · 04-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yep - he WAS the offense while at Ole Miss and did it while mainly lined up at RB. Most of the detractors here have no clue about what they're saying or about McCluster's abilities.

I'm quoting this in case anyone missed it. The guy was a MONSTER out of the backfield at Ole Miss.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 04-27-2011, 10:26 AM

If only we coulda drafted Golden Tate or DeSean Jackson light in the third...

Hammock Parties · 04-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Which is about 450 yards more than you could contribute.

So McCluster is more talented than message board posters....

Best #36 pick ever.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

JC barely survived? Says who? He was still popping off big runs at the end of the season and showed no signs of wear and tear. You just pulled that out of your ass.

And those "CB's and Safeties" aren't just any DBs. Those were two of the best in the game and Cassel hung Dexter out to dry. Period. Charles would've been lit the **** on either of those plays. Moeaki would've gotten his bell wrung. Like i said, weak.

I'm not trying to rationalize shit. I think it' much more of a matter of you and GC being irrational.

But GC is irrational. That's how he gets is attention. The whole board knows that. So you pairing with him just makes YOU look ridiculous.

Pairing with him?

Dude has the same opinion I do. I'd bet there are others that share it as well.

There's nothing irrational about it - I'm not going to rationalize a pick just because the dude has an Arrowhead on his helmet now.

It was an average pick at best if the dude was going to be a slot WR.

It's a waste of a very high 2nd round pick to move him to RB full time at 5-nothing and 170 pounds.

Everyone wants to be excited over the kid because he made a 240 pound FB miss on a wet field on opening night and was never touched the rest of the way.

Everyone hates the pick when it was made BECAUSE he was listed as a RB. Everyone flipped the **** out.

Then everyone rationalized the pick when they realized he'd be used as a slot WR.

Now he's back to a full-time RB, and y'all are tripping over yourselves trying to convince anyone that will listen that "the black Wes Welker" is now going to be the next Jamaal Charles.

It's pretty ****ing comical to watch, actually.

I hope the kid proves me wrong. Since we're here to talk football and express opinions, however, my opinion is that he won't.

ToxSocks · 04-27-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Red 5

Can you explain how Dexter is going to live up to his draft potential as a #3 RB?

Why do you guys keep saying #3? You do know there is a difference between 3rd down back and #3 back, don't you?

And I know you don't seriously think Haley is going to just keep Dex on the bench.....He will be involved....far more than any #3 back would be.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-27-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BCD

You guys have done nothing but slam the pick since day one. He hasnt played a full season and hes already a bust.

I recall you freaking out when Pioli cut Pollard.

And some of you have done nothing but praise the pick since it was made.

Your point?

And I don't think I've ever said he was a bust.

I have said he wasn't worth that high of a pick.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-27-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The pick was a disaster.

Disaster? Really? A tad overstated, IMO.

**the Talking Can** · 04-27-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Why do so many still get caught up in the idea that you can only have one scat back and we MUST have a power back? I'd rather have a team of home run hitters. Maybe that's just me. I like playmakers i guess.

And no one would take Charles out on 3rd down unless he needed it. Which is what we're talking about here. Finding a back equal to Charles' skill set is going to be damn near impossible. Comparing Dex to Charles isn't fair.

read the post...Haley described him as a 3rd down back

he's a postionless player....a gadget...the 36th pick in the draft

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-27-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Most teams are able to get backup scat-backs in the 4th or 5th round. And when forego the NT your defense desperately needs in favor of said scat back with the 34th overall pick, you've done something horrifyingly stupid.

It was an awful pick when it was made, it's an even worse one now. The amount of talent available in that 2nd round was truly staggering and we took a goddamn midget that can't play the position we had hoped for him.

And the best defense we can come up with is that it allows Haley, who was absolutely incompetent when calling plays 2 season ago, to be more creative in his offense. Yeah, that's gonna work out well.

The pick was a disaster.

How dare you pair up with Clayton, you irrational bastard?

ToxSocks · 04-27-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Pairing with him?

Dude has the same opinion I do. I'd bet there are others that share it as well.

There's nothing irrational about it - I'm not going to rationalize a pick just because the dude has an Arrowhead on his helmet now.

It was an average pick at best if the dude was going to be a slot WR.

It's a waste of a very high 2nd round pick to move him to RB full time at 5-nothing and 170 pounds.

Everyone wants to be excited over the kid because he made a 240 pound FB miss on a wet field on opening night and was never touched the rest of the way.

Everyone hates the pick when it was made BECAUSE he was listed as a RB. Everyone flipped the **** out.

Then everyone rationalized the pick when they realized he'd be used as a slot WR.

Now he's back to a full-time RB, and y'all are tripping over yourselves trying to convince anyone that will listen that "the black Wes Welker" is now going to be the next Jamaal Charles.

It's pretty ****ing comical to watch, actually.

I hope the kid proves me wrong. Since we're here to talk football and express opinions, however, my opinion is that he won't.

Everyone started rationalizing the pick once they SAW what he could do on the field. Something that you and GC want to ignore.

The kid is a playmaker anyway you slice it. If you watched any Cheifs games, it was clear to see. He has home run potential and Haley will use him. That's all that matters.

Sfeihc · 04-27-2011, 10:30 AM

I was pissed last year when I saw the Chiefs second round picks and nothing has changed to make me feel different. Both picks were EPIC wastes of second round picks especially on a team with so many needs. The only good part of those picks is that at the time I was on a bar crawl in the French Quarter so I was able to numb the pain.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-27-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

And some of you have done nothing but praise the pick since it was made.

Your point?

And I don't think I've ever said he was a bust.

I have said he wasn't worth that high of a pick.

I still think Dex has a lot of potential. Speed kills.

Hammock Parties · 04-27-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

The kid is a playmaker anyway you slice it. If you watched any Cheifs games, it was clear to see.

This is comical. He wasn't a playmaker. He made 3 or 4 great plays and the rest of the year he made the most exciting 3 and 4 yard catches in NFL history. His dreadlocks fluttered about wildly as he gained those 3 and 4 yards like a true stud.

The dude is NOT a playmaker. In the playoffs, he was a great big waste of touches.

patteeu · 04-27-2011, 10:32 AM

Unrealistic expectations are fueling all this talk of bust. As long as the guy ends up being a solid contributor for a number of years, he'll be a successful pick. Sure you can get pro-bowlers at the top of the second round, but the vast majority of those selected in that part of the draft don't go on to become pro-bowlers. Whether he's ever a starter or not (and I doubt he will be whether he plays running back or slot receiver), as long as he's a solid contributor, I'll be satisfied with him.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-27-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Why do so many still get caught up in the idea that you can only have one scat back and we MUST have a power back?

4th and 6 inches called, and wants its toss-sweep back.

Listen, I'm not saying we HAVE to have a power back.

But if you watched this team AT ALL last year, you know that short yardage was a huge issue - and that's WITH Jones on the roster.

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