Chiefs Teicher:Chiefs searching for clear-cut second receiver alongside Dwayne Bowe - Page 10

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-16-2013, 02:23 PM

Chiefs searching for clear-cut second receiver alongside Dwayne Bowe
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
The signature moment for a Chiefs wide receiver during offseason practice happened this week when coach Andy Reid chewed out Jon Baldwin for being lackadaisical in getting to the line of scrimmage before a play.

It’s early, but that can’t be a positive sign for the Chiefs as they work to develop one or more receivers capable of helping Dwayne Bowe boost their passing game. Baldwin is the other starter with Bowe and leads the list of candidates, but hasn’t yet emerged as the dominant offseason player he was last season before faltering when the games started.

The Chiefs signed Donnie Avery, who caught 60 passes for the Colts last season, but he has mostly been a backup. Avery turned an ankle in practice on Tuesday and his participation has been limited since.

Other candidates are Dexter McCluster, who caught a career-high 52 passes last season, veteran Terrance Copper and a group of developmental players trying to establish themselves in the NFL, including Devon Wylie, a fourth-round draft pick last year.

But McCluster has provided the Chiefs few big plays since his arrival in 2010, Copper is a journeyman valued mainly for his special-teams ability and Wylie showed little in the playing time he received late last season.

Reid suggested the Chiefs might mix and match receivers to try to maximize their abilities.

“I don’t mind playing a bunch of wide receivers,” Reid said. “That’s what you do to keep them fresh.

“We’ve got a variety. We’ve got some speed guys. We’ve got some smaller, quick guys. We’ve got big, strong guys and kind of those intermediate guys and that’s OK. We’ll work to all their strengths and allow them to make plays.’’

Baldwin, the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2011, was a major disappointment last season. He repeatedly made impressive catches during offseason work, leading to hopes he would have a breakthrough season.

He didn’t. Baldwin caught just 20 passes, one for a touchdown.

Baldwin was drafted by the Chiefs when their general manager was Scott ***** and coach was Todd Haley. Both are gone, so this season may be Baldwin’s last chance to establish himself with the Chiefs.

“That’s always for everybody,’’ he said. “It doesn’t matter, the coaching staff. You know you’ve got to go and prove it every year. You can’t take any steps backward and think you’ve made it. You’ve just got to continue to work.

“You’ve just got to make steps forward. Coach Reid and (receivers coach David) Culley, those guys are going to work us all hard, going to coach me up pretty hard and I’m looking forward to getting out there and getting the opportunity this year.’’

Perhaps mindful of how Baldwin’s 2012 season turned out, nobody has predicted he will have a breakout year this time. But the Chiefs don’t appear ready to give up on the possibility, either.

“He’s more consistent in his route running,’’ Bowe said. “He’s going to be better because we’ve got a better coach and we’ve got a great quarterback and he’s got a guy like me that’s going to bring him along.’’

The Chiefs signed Avery to be the deep threat they otherwise lacked. The 60 receptions he has last season were a career high.

“I can go over the top and get some yards after the catch,’’ Avery said. “But whatever the coaches dial up, I’ll be happy to do. If it’s going deep, I’ll go deep. If it’s running a slant, I’ll run a slant. Andy Reid runs the show and his mindset is to attack, attack, attack. That’s what we’re doing.

“This is a good group of receivers. Everybody has their attributes. We’ve just got to use them all. Every game somebody is going to be upset because they didn’t get enough touches.’’

The Chiefs for now can only hope that’s the case. New Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is familiar with the arrangement of receivers where the top player, in this case Bowe, stands out among the group.

Smith, acquired in March in a trade with San Francisco, last year threw to Michael Crabtree, who caught 85 passes and scored nine touchdowns. The 49ers’ second-leading receiver was Mario Manningham, who has 42 catches and one touchdown.

“We’ve got a big group, a lot of talent, a lot of guys with a lot of strengths is really what jumps out at you at first,’’ Smith said. “For right now, we’re all just trying to pick up the offense, get on the same page, work on timing.’’

Sandy Vagina · 05-17-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Holy ****, this dudes a chick

Never said I was a dude. You got a problem with chicks, sweetie? I understand. Hey, no one is judging you in that way.

**SAUTO** · 05-17-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Never said I was a dude. You got a problem with chicks, sweetie? I understand. Hey, no one is judging you in that way.

It all makes sense now...
Posted via Mobile Device

**RealSNR** · 05-17-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

The compliment to my QB is fine, but I don't likes you calling my 2nd favorite team's starting QB names. Take it back!!!!! WHaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

What? 2nd favorite team? Who does that shit? Seriously, who does that shit?

Oh, you're a woman? Okay, now I get it.

Setsuna · 05-17-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

It all makes sense now...
Posted via Mobile Device

You're awesome.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-17-2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Holy ****, this dudes a chick

Dude it's San Fran fan it's teh ghey speaking

MTG#10 · 05-17-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

It all makes sense now...
Posted via Mobile Device

Im surprised anything makes sense to your dumbass

**notorious** · 05-17-2013, 05:15 PM

JFC, this thread just took a dive straight into an AIDS ocean.

Bump · 05-17-2013, 05:18 PM

Relevant:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=244516

**notorious** · 05-17-2013, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

Relevant:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=244516

I thought he lacked quickness, and CoMo thought he had stone hands.

The apocalypse is upon us.

MTG#10 · 05-17-2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

Relevant:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=244516

lol @ the irony of the first post after yours in that thread....

BigCatDaddy · 05-17-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

OH SNAP

OH SNAP

WE SNIPED THEM

I LIKE THE PICK

YEEEEAAAAAHH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

this turned out to be AN AWESOME DRAFT!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump

Relevant:
STUPID PICK *****!!!

Sure we need a WR, but Baldwin is not going to cut it, his attitude will have him hated in the locker room faster than larry johnson's can shit his diapers.
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=244516

That's funny because you liked the pick 10 minutes before you started the thread to bash it. Say no to drugs kids.

05-16-2013, 02:23 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2757187	Teicher:Chiefs searching for clear-cut second receiver alongside Dwayne Bowe Chiefs searching for clear-cut second receiver alongside Dwayne Bowe By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star The signature moment for a Chiefs wide receiver during offseason practice happened this week when coach Andy Reid chewed out Jon Baldwin for being lackadaisical in getting to the line of scrimmage before a play. It’s early, but that can’t be a positive sign for the Chiefs as they work to develop one or more receivers capable of helping Dwayne Bowe boost their passing game. Baldwin is the other starter with Bowe and leads the list of candidates, but hasn’t yet emerged as the dominant offseason player he was last season before faltering when the games started. The Chiefs signed Donnie Avery, who caught 60 passes for the Colts last season, but he has mostly been a backup. Avery turned an ankle in practice on Tuesday and his participation has been limited since. Other candidates are Dexter McCluster, who caught a career-high 52 passes last season, veteran Terrance Copper and a group of developmental players trying to establish themselves in the NFL, including Devon Wylie, a fourth-round draft pick last year. But McCluster has provided the Chiefs few big plays since his arrival in 2010, Copper is a journeyman valued mainly for his special-teams ability and Wylie showed little in the playing time he received late last season. Reid suggested the Chiefs might mix and match receivers to try to maximize their abilities. “I don’t mind playing a bunch of wide receivers,” Reid said. “That’s what you do to keep them fresh. “We’ve got a variety. We’ve got some speed guys. We’ve got some smaller, quick guys. We’ve got big, strong guys and kind of those intermediate guys and that’s OK. We’ll work to all their strengths and allow them to make plays.’’ Baldwin, the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2011, was a major disappointment last season. He repeatedly made impressive catches during offseason work, leading to hopes he would have a breakthrough season. He didn’t. Baldwin caught just 20 passes, one for a touchdown. Baldwin was drafted by the Chiefs when their general manager was Scott ***** and coach was Todd Haley. Both are gone, so this season may be Baldwin’s last chance to establish himself with the Chiefs. “That’s always for everybody,’’ he said. “It doesn’t matter, the coaching staff. You know you’ve got to go and prove it every year. You can’t take any steps backward and think you’ve made it. You’ve just got to continue to work. “You’ve just got to make steps forward. Coach Reid and (receivers coach David) Culley, those guys are going to work us all hard, going to coach me up pretty hard and I’m looking forward to getting out there and getting the opportunity this year.’’ Perhaps mindful of how Baldwin’s 2012 season turned out, nobody has predicted he will have a breakout year this time. But the Chiefs don’t appear ready to give up on the possibility, either. “He’s more consistent in his route running,’’ Bowe said. “He’s going to be better because we’ve got a better coach and we’ve got a great quarterback and he’s got a guy like me that’s going to bring him along.’’ The Chiefs signed Avery to be the deep threat they otherwise lacked. The 60 receptions he has last season were a career high. “I can go over the top and get some yards after the catch,’’ Avery said. “But whatever the coaches dial up, I’ll be happy to do. If it’s going deep, I’ll go deep. If it’s running a slant, I’ll run a slant. Andy Reid runs the show and his mindset is to attack, attack, attack. That’s what we’re doing. “This is a good group of receivers. Everybody has their attributes. We’ve just got to use them all. Every game somebody is going to be upset because they didn’t get enough touches.’’ The Chiefs for now can only hope that’s the case. New Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is familiar with the arrangement of receivers where the top player, in this case Bowe, stands out among the group. Smith, acquired in March in a trade with San Francisco, last year threw to Michael Crabtree, who caught 85 passes and scored nine touchdowns. The 49ers’ second-leading receiver was Mario Manningham, who has 42 catches and one touchdown. “We’ve got a big group, a lot of talent, a lot of guys with a lot of strengths is really what jumps out at you at first,’’ Smith said. “For right now, we’re all just trying to pick up the offense, get on the same page, work on timing.’’
Posts: 43,418

05-17-2013, 05:15 PM	#142
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-734116	JFC, this thread just took a dive straight into an AIDS ocean.
Posts: 88,490

05-17-2013, 05:18 PM	#143
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1424895	Relevant: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=244516
Posts: 38,032