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Mr. Laz · 10-20-2011, 03:02 PM

Haley: Baldwin to be game-time decision

Coach Todd Haley indicated today the Chiefs were no closer to deciding whether their first-round draft pick, wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin, would make his NFL debut Sunday against the Raiders in Oakland.

Baldwin broke his thumb in a training camp fight with teammate Thomas Jones. He was well enough to play in the Chiefs most recent game two weeks ago in Indianapolis, but was inactive.

''When I say somebody’s ready to go, he’s ready to go,'' Haley said. ''But at the same time as the head coach you’ve got to make the right decision for the team and for the Indy game that was the right decision because we won the game. But there’s a lot more that goes into it than Jonathan Baldwin.

''He was ready to go for the Indy game. I’m glad now he’s had a couple more weeks. At the same time, that decision will come down to game day, I believe. Not because of him really, but there are a lot of different things to think about.

''I have to think about Steve Breaston and Dwayne Bowe a little bit. They’ve been playing really well the last couple of weeks specifically and I don’t want to disrupt them a whole bunch.''

Two of the other backup wide receivers, Terrance Copper and Jeremy Horne, have been among the Chiefs’ better special teams players. If the Chiefs let Baldwin play, he would probably replace Horne on the active roster but Haley said Baldwin can’t yet make up for what Horne gives them on special teams.

''He’s practicing it and working at it,'' Haley said. ''But you’re talking about somebody that hasn’t had a lot of developmental time on special teams here for a lot of different reasons, number one because he was injured and couldn’t participate on special teams while everybody else was stacking practices under their belt.''

By Adam Teicher on October 20, 2011 - 2:11pm
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O.city · 10-21-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by salame

I really hope Haley drops the bullshit and plays him

This. I think he will. While I think it's stupid, these coaches don't wanna give up anything before they have to. He will play.

This is the NFL, not the boyscouts. Put the talent on the field and let them make plays. I said it in the Bowe Diva thread, if a player on my favorite team is making plays, I don't really give a shit what he does in his free time.

-King- · 10-21-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

This. I think he will. While I think it's stupid, these coaches don't wanna give up anything before they have to. He will play.

This is the NFL, not the boyscouts. Put the talent on the field and let them make plays. I said it in the Bowe Diva thread, if a player on my favorite team is making plays, I don't really give a shit what he does in his free time.

Your favorite player is doing shit that makes teammates punch him. That's kind of a major thing.

O.city · 10-21-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Your favorite player is doing shit that makes teammates punch him. That's kind of a major thing.

He's also not producing which makes me care. If he is putting up 1000 yard 10 td seasons and the team is successful, I don't give a rats ass.

jspchief · 10-21-2011, 10:14 PM

Rookie WRs often struggle making an impact anyway. What has Baldwin done to earn a spot on the active roster?

O.city · 10-21-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Rookie WRs often struggle making an impact anyway. What has Baldwin done to earn a spot on the active roster?

Well he was a first round draft pick. If he can't make the roster then our GM needs to hit the ****ing door.

O.city · 10-21-2011, 10:17 PM

Just noticed on Twitter that Baldwin and Cassel were at Arrowhead tonight for the Joplin RayPec game. Surely he plays this week.

philfree · 10-21-2011, 10:19 PM

After watching Haley praise Baldwin in his presser today I believe Baldwin will play.

NJChiefsFan · 10-21-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

Like i said before, Haley is being Haley and this is what he does with WR's. Its not a big deal imo.

Agreed. With Haley's track record with WR's, I just don't get why people don't give him the benifit of the doubt in this area.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Baldwin to be a game day decision Haley: Baldwin to be game-time decision Coach Todd Haley indicated today the Chiefs were no closer to deciding whether their first-round draft pick, wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin, would make his NFL debut Sunday against the Raiders in Oakland. Baldwin broke his thumb in a training camp fight with teammate Thomas Jones. He was well enough to play in the Chiefs most recent game two weeks ago in Indianapolis, but was inactive. ''When I say somebody’s ready to go, he’s ready to go,'' Haley said. ''But at the same time as the head coach you’ve got to make the right decision for the team and for the Indy game that was the right decision because we won the game. But there’s a lot more that goes into it than Jonathan Baldwin. ''He was ready to go for the Indy game. I’m glad now he’s had a couple more weeks. At the same time, that decision will come down to game day, I believe. Not because of him really, but there are a lot of different things to think about. ''I have to think about Steve Breaston and Dwayne Bowe a little bit. They’ve been playing really well the last couple of weeks specifically and I don’t want to disrupt them a whole bunch.'' Two of the other backup wide receivers, Terrance Copper and Jeremy Horne, have been among the Chiefs’ better special teams players. If the Chiefs let Baldwin play, he would probably replace Horne on the active roster but Haley said Baldwin can’t yet make up for what Horne gives them on special teams. ''He’s practicing it and working at it,'' Haley said. ''But you’re talking about somebody that hasn’t had a lot of developmental time on special teams here for a lot of different reasons, number one because he was injured and couldn’t participate on special teams while everybody else was stacking practices under their belt.'' By Adam Teicher on October 20, 2011 - 2:11pm login or register to post comments
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