Chiefs Trent Richardson update - Page 4

saphojunkie · 12:56 PM

Didn't see this anywhere, and I couldn't find the Trent Richardson thread. Sorry I'm even a marginally capable detective.

Trent Richardson had surgery on his knee, and won't participate in the combine. However, Chris Mortenson now reporting that he won't even participate in the Alabama pro day.

Those who want him to fall to us at 11 will likely get your wish. They are saying he could fall as low as #21.

The new question is...do you take a risk on him in the top 15?

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RB Trent Richardson wont be working out in Bama Pro Day March 7, either. Sometime in March after Scope removed small loose particle in knee

ChiefAshhole20 · 02-23-2012, 04:44 PM

JC and Thom Jones RAPED two years ago with a line that will not be as good as the line we will have next year. Imagine what a JC (granted he probably won't be the same but will still be good) and T-Rich combo could do with Albert, Asomoah, Hudson, and probably another free agent lineman. Im much more comfortable with that than an offense with just JC and a free agent but Reilly at RT. Not to mention we would have a sick backfield with JC, Trent, and Dex. The Defenses would be "dread-ing" us

O.city · 02-23-2012, 04:45 PM

What RB has come back from an ACL tear to be what he was before?

I hope to hell Charles does, but I'm not ruling it out.

Micjones · 02-23-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

But the difference between Richardson and a third round rb is much bigger than the difference between a first round RT and a third rounder.

Jamaal Charles disagrees with you.

RB is one of the easiest positions in the NFL to fill.

Brock · 02-23-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I suppose that depends on what you mean by "bounce right back".
To say that they CAN'T have success after an ACL injury though...is false.

I think you know what I mean, it means comes back the next year and is the same player he was before the injury. I can't think of one offhand that did this.

suds79 · 02-23-2012, 04:48 PM

Lets see what the Chiefs do in FA. Would be nice if there was a RT we could sign.

I hate the idea of signing a FA RB. That's a young man's position that should be left for the draft.

O.city · 02-23-2012, 04:48 PM

This is the same shit as "well Tom Brady was a 6th rounder".

Yes, Charles was a third round pick. He is a great back. But he's at most a back that will have 15 to 20 carries per game. He's not an AP type back.

That's what Richardson is. He's a guy you could hand it to 20 to 25 times a game if you had too. He can catch it out of the backfield, block do basically whatever you want out of the backfield.

Would you rather have the best RT in the league or AP?

O.city · 02-23-2012, 04:51 PM

I'm not trying to be an ass Mic. I agree we need a RT.

I just think Richardson is too good of a prospect to turn down, if he's available.

Buckweath · 02-23-2012, 04:52 PM

I agree Richardson needs to be replaced but let`s not forget how he was our RT for the whole 2010 season in which we finished with the very best rushing game in the league. And no, Berry Richardson has never really been the reason why Cassell is mediocre.

Sure Barry Richardson was poor last year but I definitly think a Trent Richardson would give our offense much more of a boost than a new RT who might take time to develop. Trent Ricahrdson in some way compensates a bit for that awful QB that will lead our offense, a new RT would make our offense only marginally better IMO.

Okie_Apparition · 02-23-2012, 05:01 PM

With the new rookie pay scale & shorter contracts
who you take & when may need some adjusting

Micjones · 02-23-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

What RB has come back from an ACL tear to be what he was before?

Willis McGahee, Edgerrin James, Ronnie Brown, Jamaal Anderson, Terry Allen, Garrison Hearst, Jamal Lewis, Deuce McAllister...

All came back to be highly productive.

Micjones · 02-23-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

This is the same shit as "well Tom Brady was a 6th rounder".

Not at all. There are many more examples of productive RB's taken in Round 3 than there are successful QB's drafted in Round 6.

Micjones · 02-23-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckweath

I agree Richardson needs to be replaced but let`s not forget how he was our RT for the whole 2010 season in which we finished with the very best rushing game in the league.

Credit to Richardson and not Charles?

O.city · 02-23-2012, 05:19 PM

Who's the best RT in the league?

saphojunkie · 02-23-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Jamaal Charles disagrees with you.

RB is one of the easiest positions in the NFL to fill.

I think you just won that argument.

O.city · 02-23-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Jamaal Charles disagrees with you.

RB is one of the easiest positions in the NFL to fill.

Maybe.

But how many starting Rt's in the league were first round picks?

02-23-2012, 04:44 PM	#46
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-595936	This is the same shit as "well Tom Brady was a 6th rounder". Yes, Charles was a third round pick. He is a great back. But he's at most a back that will have 15 to 20 carries per game. He's not an AP type back. That's what Richardson is. He's a guy you could hand it to 20 to 25 times a game if you had too. He can catch it out of the backfield, block do basically whatever you want out of the backfield. Would you rather have the best RT in the league or AP?
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-595936	I'm not trying to be an ass Mic. I agree we need a RT. I just think Richardson is too good of a prospect to turn down, if he's available.
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Buckweath Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Casino cash: $9994975	I agree Richardson needs to be replaced but let`s not forget how he was our RT for the whole 2010 season in which we finished with the very best rushing game in the league. And no, Berry Richardson has never really been the reason why Cassell is mediocre. Sure Barry Richardson was poor last year but I definitly think a Trent Richardson would give our offense much more of a boost than a new RT who might take time to develop. Trent Ricahrdson in some way compensates a bit for that awful QB that will lead our offense, a new RT would make our offense only marginally better IMO.
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