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**Tribal Warfare** · 05-29-2012, 04:43 PM

OTA Notebook: Baldwin turns heads with highlight-reel grab

Jonathan Baldwin’s one-handed touchdown catch was the talk of Chiefs OTAs Tuesday afternoon

Tuesday’s practice was by far the most up-tempo, action-packed session of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) the Chiefs have held this offseason.

New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll focused on a hurry-up attack throughout practice as the Chiefs capped off the day with three competitive periods of the two-minute drill. A ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch from WR Jonathan Baldwin kicked off the scrimmage-like atmosphere and a pick-six from CB Jalil Brown concluded the practice.

Baldwin’s grab came during the final seconds of the first two-minute period with CB Stanford Routt draped all over him. He ran a go-route down the left sideline from about 40 yards out, leaped to palm the football at its highest point and then fell into the end zone with his arm extended as Routt landed on top of him.

The catch came with about 10 seconds remaining in a situation that mocked 1:30 on the clock, one timeout remaining and the offense needing a touchdown.

“With guys like that you have to give them an opportunity to make a play,” said QB Matt Cassel, who delivered the pass to Baldwin. “He’s such a big target and he’s so physical that you just kind of have to put it in the vicinity and not overthrow it. You have to give him an opportunity to go up and out-battle somebody for the ball.”

It’s the second impressive deep ball Baldwin has reeled against Routt since OTAs began on May 21st, but this one rivaled last year’s circus catch against Brian Dawkins that was ultimately negated by penalty (the catch occurred during a portion of practice when media wasn’t permitted to film, so there is unfortunately no highlight footage available).

“Its football, sometimes you make a play and sometimes he makes one,” Routt said following practice.

Baldwin’s ability to use his 6’4” frame against smaller defenders is one of the characteristics that attracted the Chiefs to make him a first-round selection last season. Kansas City is counting on Baldwin’s second-year development after the offense notched just 20 Red Zone receptions in all of 2011.

“He’s a guy that likes to go up and compete,”Cassel said. “He’s all of that six-foot-four and he can jump, so there are not a lot of corners in the league that can go up with him vertically in that situation.”

Following Baldwin’s touchdown grab, QB Ricky Stanzi found WR Jamar Newsome in the back of the end zone to help the second-team offense best the second-team defense. Stanzi preceded the TD toss with a long run down the right sideline when he chose to tuck and run with no defensive containment.

In the third and final two-minute session, Brown picked off QB Brady Quinn and raced for a defensive score. Brown also had a near interception earlier in the practice with a quick break on the football and made several notable plays in coverage last week as well.

Reserve QB Rotation Ongoing

It’s Ricky Stanzi’s turn to work with the second-team offense.

After watching veteran Brady Quinn guide the second-string offense last week, Stanzi ran with the twos during Tuesday’s practice. According to Stanzi, his elevation on the depth chart was part of a planned rotation between him and Quinn this offseason.

“Me and Brady have switched on and off,” Stanzi said. “It’s just on and off switching.”

Regardless, Stanzi is relishing the opportunity dissect practice film after spending the majority of his rookie season as the Chiefs scout team quarterback.

The former fifth-round draft pick served as Kansas City’s backup quarterback for six games last season, but did not see any play-time. He was inactive for another 10 games and hasn’t received extensive practice snaps since last year’s training camp.

“Whenever you get the chance you try to have fun with it and learn as much as possible,” Stanzi said. “Getting it on tape is a huge part of that because you can go back and talk about it and play the what-if with all the scenarios that could possibly happen.”

The Chiefs have yet to declare a primary backup to starter Matt Cassel and the handling of backup quarterbacks during OTAs suggest the team wants a training camp competition.

Other notable personnel changes included TE Martin Rucker working as the second tight end in two tight end sets and Kyle McCarthy working at strong safety with the first-team defense. Jake O’Connell served as the second tight end next to Kevin Boss last week and rookie free agent Terrance Parks previously manned the strong safety position.

Also, Anthony Toribio received first-team looks at nose tackle in base defensive sets. First-round draft pick Dontari Poe continued to work with the number one defense in sub-package situations.

Coach Romeo Crennel said last week that he planned to rotate personnel at safety and nose tackle throughout OTAs.

Injury Report

The Chiefs had hoped to get fifth-round draft pick De’Quan Menzie on the field this week, but a hamstring injury suffered during rookie minicamp continues to sideline the defensive back. Menzie was joined by second-round draft pick OL Jeff Allen (ankle) and sixth-round pick RB Cyrus Gray (hamstring) on the sidelines.

The Chiefs continue to rest S Eric Berry (knee), RB Jamaal Charles (knee), S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder/pectoral), TE Tony Moeaki (knee) and LB Brandon Siler (Achilles). Also held out of practice were OL Rob Bruggeman (finger) and DE Ropati Pitoitua (calf).

WR Dwayne Bowe continues to stay away from OTAs with an unresolved contract situation and WR Jeremy Horne was absent from Tuesday’s practice as well.

Direckshun · 05-29-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

Probably the best pass Cassel ever threw.

He'll do it once in a blue moon.

It is startling, he really does have an arm. He just doesn't do shit with it.

RustShack · 05-29-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Explicitly stating that Cassel is the unquestioned starter. Nice job on that competition.

Yeah its not too common for a 5th round pick with no experience to beat out a veteran. Otherwise the Patriots would have started Brady over Bledsoe before injury. Warner would have beat out Green before injury. List goes on.

**SAUTO** · 05-29-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Wish that video included the replays.

Also, that catch is exactly like Tyrone Prothro, an Alabama WR who played with...Brodie Croyle. Great WR until he had a BRUTAL broken leg against Florida, look it up, there are plenty of videos and pics. Disgusting.

I'm pretty sure they had a still frame of that injury in either sports illustrated or espn the mag.

Pretty horrible looking
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**Easy 6** · 05-29-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

He'll do it once in a blue moon.

It is startling, he really does have an arm. He just doesn't do shit with it.

Yeah, he's a good sized guy, it cant be that he doesnt have the basic strength, he can heave it, he's good enough to get it in the general vicinity downfield, but its usually not at all accurate, his highlight reel if one were found, would be about 2/3's of the receivers making clown catches, no chance in hell he successfully runs a Martz-type accuracy & timing O to smaller receivers.

Its his pre & postsnap reads, accuracy, timing & poise against pressure that have all lacked from day one... the best i hope for is that maybe Haleys often helter-skelter offense was to blame for atleast some of Cassels suck, how many times did he make that 'i gotta piss' face waiting for a call?

Not to excuse Cassel by any means, or unduly slam Haley, who certainly DID rattle a few of the right cages & shake a few of the right things up... but maybe we'll see a Cassel more like 2010 with more consistency without redass Haleys manic offense... if he HAS to be the starter, i'd rather see him do well.

But i wont hold my breath.

Hammock Parties · 05-29-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

his highlight reel if one were found

I deleted it.

mikey23545 · 05-29-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

every ****ing thread

It is ridiculous, isn't it? We can't have a discussion on any topic, from WWII to movies to scientific breakthroughs to archeology to pop culture without the mentally obsessed on this board turning it into a Cassell thread.

**BossChief** · 05-29-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey23545

It is ridiculous, isn't it? We can't have a discussion on any topic, from WWII to movies to scientific breakthroughs to archeology to pop culture without the mentally obsessed on this board turning it into a Cassell thread.

I know, right.

We could be talking about geometry or something.

They should change the name of this place to ChiefsPlanet or something.

Hammock Parties · 05-29-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

We could be talking about geometry or something.

The Cassosceles Triangle, where the third side is always incomplete.

**BossChief** · 05-29-2012, 11:08 PM

I was actually poking fun at Mikey.

Mikey called a few of us idiots because we "aren't smart enough" to understand that it was just the angle the pic was taken that makes it appear that Stanzi was ahead of Cassel in that dropback drill still shot.

He said we were too dumb to understand geometry because of that.

Yeah, he's dumb.

-King- · 05-29-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

The Cassosceles Triangle, where the third side is always incomplete.

Bowe doesn't get separation! /Laz

Hammock Parties · 05-29-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I was actually poking fun at Mikey.

Mikey called a few of us idiots because we "aren't smart enough" to understand that it was just the angle the pic was taken that makes it appear that Stanzi was ahead of Cassel in that dropback drill still shot.

He said we were too dumb to understand geometry because of that.

Yeah, he's dumb.

I was following that conversation without being able to post.

It was the dumbest thing I've ever read. No one can glean that kind of info from a still photograph.

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-29-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

every ****ing thread I cry like the little bitch I am

.

listopencil · 05-29-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

You'd think that someone was ****ing filming the damn catch.

Generally speaking, OTA's are not filmed for general consumption. Because the plays are meaningless.

listopencil · 05-30-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

It is kind of funny how the defender didn't expect to have to defend a rainbow-shaped lob on a 50-ish yard pass.

**BossChief** · 05-30-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

I was following that conversation without being able to post.

It was the dumbest thing I've ever read. No one can glean that kind of info from a still photograph.

What "kind of info" are you talking about?

05-29-2012, 04:43 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $592813	Looney: Baldwin turns heads with highlight-reel grab OTA Notebook: Baldwin turns heads with highlight-reel grab Jonathan Baldwin’s one-handed touchdown catch was the talk of Chiefs OTAs Tuesday afternoon Tuesday’s practice was by far the most up-tempo, action-packed session of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) the Chiefs have held this offseason. New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll focused on a hurry-up attack throughout practice as the Chiefs capped off the day with three competitive periods of the two-minute drill. A ridiculous one-handed touchdown catch from WR Jonathan Baldwin kicked off the scrimmage-like atmosphere and a pick-six from CB Jalil Brown concluded the practice. Baldwin’s grab came during the final seconds of the first two-minute period with CB Stanford Routt draped all over him. He ran a go-route down the left sideline from about 40 yards out, leaped to palm the football at its highest point and then fell into the end zone with his arm extended as Routt landed on top of him. The catch came with about 10 seconds remaining in a situation that mocked 1:30 on the clock, one timeout remaining and the offense needing a touchdown. “With guys like that you have to give them an opportunity to make a play,” said QB Matt Cassel, who delivered the pass to Baldwin. “He’s such a big target and he’s so physical that you just kind of have to put it in the vicinity and not overthrow it. You have to give him an opportunity to go up and out-battle somebody for the ball.” It’s the second impressive deep ball Baldwin has reeled against Routt since OTAs began on May 21st, but this one rivaled last year’s circus catch against Brian Dawkins that was ultimately negated by penalty (the catch occurred during a portion of practice when media wasn’t permitted to film, so there is unfortunately no highlight footage available). “Its football, sometimes you make a play and sometimes he makes one,” Routt said following practice. Baldwin’s ability to use his 6’4” frame against smaller defenders is one of the characteristics that attracted the Chiefs to make him a first-round selection last season. Kansas City is counting on Baldwin’s second-year development after the offense notched just 20 Red Zone receptions in all of 2011. “He’s a guy that likes to go up and compete,”Cassel said. “He’s all of that six-foot-four and he can jump, so there are not a lot of corners in the league that can go up with him vertically in that situation.” Following Baldwin’s touchdown grab, QB Ricky Stanzi found WR Jamar Newsome in the back of the end zone to help the second-team offense best the second-team defense. Stanzi preceded the TD toss with a long run down the right sideline when he chose to tuck and run with no defensive containment. In the third and final two-minute session, Brown picked off QB Brady Quinn and raced for a defensive score. Brown also had a near interception earlier in the practice with a quick break on the football and made several notable plays in coverage last week as well. Reserve QB Rotation Ongoing It’s Ricky Stanzi’s turn to work with the second-team offense. After watching veteran Brady Quinn guide the second-string offense last week, Stanzi ran with the twos during Tuesday’s practice. According to Stanzi, his elevation on the depth chart was part of a planned rotation between him and Quinn this offseason. “Me and Brady have switched on and off,” Stanzi said. “It’s just on and off switching.” Regardless, Stanzi is relishing the opportunity dissect practice film after spending the majority of his rookie season as the Chiefs scout team quarterback. The former fifth-round draft pick served as Kansas City’s backup quarterback for six games last season, but did not see any play-time. He was inactive for another 10 games and hasn’t received extensive practice snaps since last year’s training camp. “Whenever you get the chance you try to have fun with it and learn as much as possible,” Stanzi said. “Getting it on tape is a huge part of that because you can go back and talk about it and play the what-if with all the scenarios that could possibly happen.” The Chiefs have yet to declare a primary backup to starter Matt Cassel and the handling of backup quarterbacks during OTAs suggest the team wants a training camp competition. Other notable personnel changes included TE Martin Rucker working as the second tight end in two tight end sets and Kyle McCarthy working at strong safety with the first-team defense. Jake O’Connell served as the second tight end next to Kevin Boss last week and rookie free agent Terrance Parks previously manned the strong safety position. Also, Anthony Toribio received first-team looks at nose tackle in base defensive sets. First-round draft pick Dontari Poe continued to work with the number one defense in sub-package situations. Coach Romeo Crennel said last week that he planned to rotate personnel at safety and nose tackle throughout OTAs. Injury Report The Chiefs had hoped to get fifth-round draft pick De’Quan Menzie on the field this week, but a hamstring injury suffered during rookie minicamp continues to sideline the defensive back. Menzie was joined by second-round draft pick OL Jeff Allen (ankle) and sixth-round pick RB Cyrus Gray (hamstring) on the sidelines. The Chiefs continue to rest S Eric Berry (knee), RB Jamaal Charles (knee), S Kendrick Lewis (shoulder/pectoral), TE Tony Moeaki (knee) and LB Brandon Siler (Achilles). Also held out of practice were OL Rob Bruggeman (finger) and DE Ropati Pitoitua (calf). WR Dwayne Bowe continues to stay away from OTAs with an unresolved contract situation and WR Jeremy Horne was absent from Tuesday’s practice as well.
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