Chiefs Peter King: John Dorsey, a rookie who doesnt have time to be a rookie - Page 5

Deberg_1990 · 03-19-2013, 02:50 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl...1_a6&eref=sihp

John Dorsey: A rookie who doesn't have time to be a rookie.

"You see the bottom drop out of the market, and you react."

It wasn't the trade for Alex Smith, which seemed easy even though the pricetag (a second-round pick this year, and another high pick next year) was high, or the signing of backup quarterback Chase Daniel to give the Chiefs good quarterbacks at first- and second-string. Nor was it the decision to sign Dwayne Bowe to franchise receiver money, or to franchise left tackle Branden Albert. It was stretching to get 6-foot-3 cornerback Sean Smith from Miami, when the cornerback market was crashing and Dorsey didn't have much time to decide what was right or wrong.

"We had decided we were going to address free agency, but in a frugal way, after we signed our own guys,'' Dorsey said. "One of the things I've learned is it's not smart to go what I call the JUCO route, taking players who might be only short-term fits. We want to take guys at reasonable prices who can be core players. When the corner market changed, we really had to go after Sean.''

To clinch the deal, Dorsey paid $7.5 million in year one, which means Smith won't be a one-year fix; he'll be a relative bargain at $3.5 million in year two.

I like the fact that both Reid and Dorsey think Alex Smith throws the ball well enough downfield to commit to him. He doesn't have a top-10 arm in the league, nor a top-15. But he's certainly good enough. "We looked at every plus-10 throw he made in the last two years with the Niners,'' said Dorsey, meaning every thrown that traveled more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. "And we liked what we saw. He's got enough arm to win in this league; there's no doubt in my mind. He can throw the 20-yard comeback from the opposite hashmark and hit his target. And he knows when to take a shot and when not to.''

That's a shot Dorsey and Reid have taken, and I think they'll be rewarded for it.

CoMoChief · 03-20-2013, 08:53 AM

I dont know why anyone would buy a Chiefs QB jersey.

HIChief · 03-20-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Go to Hell

We're paying this dude $7.5 million to get roasted this year.

Can't wait.

What were you paying to sit in Arrowhead to watch a 2-14 Chiefs team? I'm still smarting from the $160 price tag, and I only went to one game! I totally understand why hard core fans hired a plane and banner. And for the most part they got the change we were all looking for. Well, only time will tell, but at least they've rattled the birdcage. Just sit back and watch the season unfold, then make your judgements on who was paid too much.

**bevischief** · 03-20-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

At the end of the day, I believe that ***** went about building the roster in the right way philosophically.
He simply made bad choices.

I also believe that if Dorsey and Reid don't do a good job in the next 2 or 3 drafts that this offseason could blow up in their faces.

Overall, I like the guys that they brought in via free agency, but they are, or should be, caretakers who should be replaced with better talent through the draft over the next 2 or 3 drafts.

If they fail in those drafts, this could end up looking a lot like the Dolphins '09 offseason.

I agree.

**RealSNR** · 03-20-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

I'm impressed you would admit this

I couldn't resist. I got a great deal on it. It was in 2009 when he was "hot" in training camp. And it had the AFL logo on it. It was a really nice jersey. I told myself that if he actually winds up to be good and I didn't buy the jersey right there, I would be kicking myself later down the road.

Oh well. It's only $70. I can always go back to my old Gonzalez, Priest, Green, and #11 Grbac jerseys

Cheater5 · 03-20-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapist

I bought a Cassel jersey.

Sad, but true.

Keep the jersey, and reflect on it like an old scar. In the end, he's gone and you're still here. Like that god-damned shark from Jaws...

"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places"

I'd just never wear the fecking thing.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-20-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapist

I bought a Cassel jersey.

Sad, but true.

Mother**** me, really?
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3784454	Peter King: John Dorsey, a rookie who doesnt have time to be a rookie http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl...1_a6&eref=sihp John Dorsey: A rookie who doesn't have time to be a rookie. "You see the bottom drop out of the market, and you react." It wasn't the trade for Alex Smith, which seemed easy even though the pricetag (a second-round pick this year, and another high pick next year) was high, or the signing of backup quarterback Chase Daniel to give the Chiefs good quarterbacks at first- and second-string. Nor was it the decision to sign Dwayne Bowe to franchise receiver money, or to franchise left tackle Branden Albert. It was stretching to get 6-foot-3 cornerback Sean Smith from Miami, when the cornerback market was crashing and Dorsey didn't have much time to decide what was right or wrong. "We had decided we were going to address free agency, but in a frugal way, after we signed our own guys,'' Dorsey said. "One of the things I've learned is it's not smart to go what I call the JUCO route, taking players who might be only short-term fits. We want to take guys at reasonable prices who can be core players. When the corner market changed, we really had to go after Sean.'' To clinch the deal, Dorsey paid $7.5 million in year one, which means Smith won't be a one-year fix; he'll be a relative bargain at $3.5 million in year two. I like the fact that both Reid and Dorsey think Alex Smith throws the ball well enough downfield to commit to him. He doesn't have a top-10 arm in the league, nor a top-15. But he's certainly good enough. "We looked at every plus-10 throw he made in the last two years with the Niners,'' said Dorsey, meaning every thrown that traveled more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. "And we liked what we saw. He's got enough arm to win in this league; there's no doubt in my mind. He can throw the 20-yard comeback from the opposite hashmark and hit his target. And he knows when to take a shot and when not to.'' That's a shot Dorsey and Reid have taken, and I think they'll be rewarded for it.
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