Chiefs Baldwin emerges as the Chiefs’ go-to receiver in single coverage - Page 4

Hammock Parties · 05-30-2012, 12:29 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/29...he-chiefs.html

Jonathan Baldwin established a reputation for making the near-impossible catch last year with an around-the-defender grab of a pass against the Denver Broncos.

He solidified it at the Chiefs’ practice on Tuesday, when he made a one-handed diving grab of a Matt Cassel pass for a touchdown over cornerback Stanford Routt. Baldwin’s ability to go up and get a pass has prompted Cassel and other Chiefs quarterbacks to attempt throws to Baldwin in one-on-one coverage that they might not make to other receivers.

By now, they’re aware the 6-foot-4, 230-pound Baldwin has a distinct size advantage over most cornerbacks and will win most jump-ball opportunities.

“He’s a guy that likes to go up and compete,” Cassel said, “and there’s not a lot of corners in the league that can go up vertically with him.

“Guys like that, you have to give them an opportunity to make a play. He’s such a big target, and he’s so physical that you just kind of have to put it in the vicinity and try not to overthrow him. Just give him an opportunity to go up and out-battle somebody for the ball.”

In this case, that somebody was Routt, who, at 6-foot-1, is tall for a cornerback. But he was no match for Baldwin on this particular play.

Routt, left alone with Baldwin down the sideline, wrestled with the bigger receiver as the ball was on its way.

In a game, Routt probably would’ve been called for pass interference. He wound up pinning one of Baldwin’s arms against his body as the receiver reached for the pass.

Routt’s biggest mistake was in not pinning both of Baldwin’s arms. Baldwin made the catch one-handed, and all Routt could do afterward was shake his head.

“It happens,” Routt said. “I’m not worried about it. It’s football. Sometimes you make the play, and sometimes he makes the play.”

The catch came with just seconds remaining in a two-minute drill near the end of practice and was just the kind of thing the Chiefs envisioned when they made Baldwin their first-round draft pick last year.

“It was a two-minute situation and the coach is always talking about making plays,” Baldwin said. “I just had to step up and make a play.

“As receivers, we always want to go and make the play. I just want to make every play I possibly can. I was fortunate to make the play.”

Count Cassel among the impressed.

“The one against Denver was pretty impressive last year,” Cassel said. “But it was a great catch. Those are the kind of plays you need, especially in a two-minute drill.”

In addition to his reception against the Broncos, which was erased by a penalty not involving Baldwin, the Chiefs got a taste of his knack for the big catch in a Monday night win over the San Diego Chargers. Baldwin went over cornerback Marcus Gilchrist to catch a 39-yard touchdown pass.

Otherwise, the Chiefs mostly failed last season to use Baldwin to their advantage. That was his only touchdown as a rookie and the longest play among his 21 receptions.

But plays like the one in practice Tuesday suggest the Chiefs will try harder to find ways to get Baldwin matched up in single coverage.

“When you have a guy like Jon, there’s a bigger window,” reserve quarterback Ricky Stanzi said. “He’s a big body, and he has great hands. You always want to put the ball right on him, but you do have a better chance if you do miss for him to come up and make a play. He can make your mistakes look really good.”

Routt now knows that as well as anyone. While with the Raiders last season, he played twice against Baldwin and the Chiefs. But Baldwin had just two catches against Oakland, the longest going for 14 yards.

“It’s the same thing when you have to defend any tall receiver,” Routt said. “Obviously, (be aware of) the jump ball. Obviously, you’ve got to be a little more physical with him because he’s a bigger target.

“He uses his body pretty good. On that catch, he did a pretty good job. I know last year, he was a rookie and he was young. But you can tell he’s definitely taken some strides since last year.”

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Quesadilla Joe · 05-30-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Bowe raped Champ in the finale even though you guys bracketed him.

Who the **** on your team could single cover either of our wideouts?

Welching little bitch.

And Champ held Bowe to 2 catches for 17 yards the game before that. Bowe isn't a big play WR. How many times has Bowe taken a 15 yard pass 80 yards to the house?

Bowe is too slow. He will take a 5 yard pass and take it 10-15 but that's it.

Pasta Little Brioni · 05-30-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

Delirium Tremmens takes a lot longer to type out than DT does.

You will use the name and you will like it.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-30-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

And Champ held Bowe to 2 catches for 17 yards the game before that. Bowe isn't a big play WR. How many times has Bowe taken a 15 yard pass 80 yards to the house?

Bowe is too slow. He will take a 5 yard pass and take it 10-15 but that's it.

That's because Cassel is an inaccurate pussy.

**BossChief** · 05-30-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

And Champ held Bowe to 2 catches for 17 yards the game before that. Bowe isn't a big play WR. How many times has Bowe taken a 15 yard pass 80 yards to the house?

Bowe is too slow. He will take a 5 yard pass and take it 10-15 but that's it.

15 tds while paired with Cassel in 2010.

Decker and Tremens COMBINED CAREER TOUCHDOWN TOTALS are 16.

vailpass · 05-30-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

15 tds while paired with Cassel in 2010.

Decker and Tremens COMBINED CAREER TOUCHDOWN TOTALS are 16.

Let's talk about Decker and DT's stats vs. Bowe and whoever KC runs out there at the end of this year.

Setsuna · 05-30-2012, 11:49 AM

So because of one circus catch? Wow. The homerism is strong here. The real problem is Routt is going to be called for PI constantly. That was a good investment, eh?

Okie_Apparition · 05-30-2012, 11:53 AM

I assume Bowe wants to skip some OTAs & TC
he'll only get a chance or two to do so...

BigChiefFan · 05-30-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

Delirium Tremmens takes a lot longer to type out than DT does.

Tough shit. Now drop and give me fifty.

**RealSNR** · 05-30-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

And Champ held Bowe to 2 catches for 17 yards the game before that. Bowe isn't a big play WR. How many times has Bowe taken a 15 yard pass 80 yards to the house?

Bowe is too slow. He will take a 5 yard pass and take it 10-15 but that's it.

Speedy WRs are easy to acquire. Every team has a guy like that. Delirium Tremmens is nothing special in that regard.

WRs with 12-foot long penises, however, are NOT easy to acquire. You have Megatron and Bowe, and that's about it. MAYBE Julio Jones, but that's only because his other outstanding physical attributes play such a big part in his raping ability.

I'm talking brute force. Bobby Sippio-type raping. Catching the ball and ****ing everybody's mothers on the field.

If I'm a GM and need to build a WR corps from scratch, I'll go for the slow Dwayne Bowe over the routeless dickless Tremmens every goddamn time.

vailpass · 05-30-2012, 11:59 AM

Did you just say Megatron and Bowe in the same sentence?

**RealSNR** · 05-30-2012, 12:00 PM

There are two or three posters who have quoted me in their signatures. Goes something like this:

"Dwayne Bowe swings the biggest, chocolatiest, penis in the AFC West"

And it's true, too.

**RealSNR** · 05-30-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Did you just say Megatron and Bowe in the same sentence?

Megatron is better, but the only WR who comes close to Megatron's YAC ability is Bowe. Both guys get their yards by raping children.

I don't know of any other WRs who play quite like those two do.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-30-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Did you just say Megatron and Bowe in the same sentence?

Calvin Johnson has Stafford, Bowe has Cassel the comparison has merit.

Quesadilla Joe · 05-30-2012, 12:02 PM

Brandon Marshall could outrape Dwayne Bowe any day of the week.

vailpass · 05-30-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Megatron is better, but the only WR who comes close to Megatron's YAC ability is Bowe. Both guys get their yards by raping children.

I don't know of any other WRs who play quite like those two do.

Dear god man listen to yourself.

05-30-2012, 12:29 AM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4690478	Baldwin emerges as the Chiefs’ go-to receiver in single coverage http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/29...he-chiefs.html Jonathan Baldwin established a reputation for making the near-impossible catch last year with an around-the-defender grab of a pass against the Denver Broncos. He solidified it at the Chiefs’ practice on Tuesday, when he made a one-handed diving grab of a Matt Cassel pass for a touchdown over cornerback Stanford Routt. Baldwin’s ability to go up and get a pass has prompted Cassel and other Chiefs quarterbacks to attempt throws to Baldwin in one-on-one coverage that they might not make to other receivers. By now, they’re aware the 6-foot-4, 230-pound Baldwin has a distinct size advantage over most cornerbacks and will win most jump-ball opportunities. “He’s a guy that likes to go up and compete,” Cassel said, “and there’s not a lot of corners in the league that can go up vertically with him. “Guys like that, you have to give them an opportunity to make a play. He’s such a big target, and he’s so physical that you just kind of have to put it in the vicinity and try not to overthrow him. Just give him an opportunity to go up and out-battle somebody for the ball.” In this case, that somebody was Routt, who, at 6-foot-1, is tall for a cornerback. But he was no match for Baldwin on this particular play. Routt, left alone with Baldwin down the sideline, wrestled with the bigger receiver as the ball was on its way. In a game, Routt probably would’ve been called for pass interference. He wound up pinning one of Baldwin’s arms against his body as the receiver reached for the pass. Routt’s biggest mistake was in not pinning both of Baldwin’s arms. Baldwin made the catch one-handed, and all Routt could do afterward was shake his head. “It happens,” Routt said. “I’m not worried about it. It’s football. Sometimes you make the play, and sometimes he makes the play.” The catch came with just seconds remaining in a two-minute drill near the end of practice and was just the kind of thing the Chiefs envisioned when they made Baldwin their first-round draft pick last year. “It was a two-minute situation and the coach is always talking about making plays,” Baldwin said. “I just had to step up and make a play. “As receivers, we always want to go and make the play. I just want to make every play I possibly can. I was fortunate to make the play.” Count Cassel among the impressed. “The one against Denver was pretty impressive last year,” Cassel said. “But it was a great catch. Those are the kind of plays you need, especially in a two-minute drill.” In addition to his reception against the Broncos, which was erased by a penalty not involving Baldwin, the Chiefs got a taste of his knack for the big catch in a Monday night win over the San Diego Chargers. Baldwin went over cornerback Marcus Gilchrist to catch a 39-yard touchdown pass. Otherwise, the Chiefs mostly failed last season to use Baldwin to their advantage. That was his only touchdown as a rookie and the longest play among his 21 receptions. But plays like the one in practice Tuesday suggest the Chiefs will try harder to find ways to get Baldwin matched up in single coverage. “When you have a guy like Jon, there’s a bigger window,” reserve quarterback Ricky Stanzi said. “He’s a big body, and he has great hands. You always want to put the ball right on him, but you do have a better chance if you do miss for him to come up and make a play. He can make your mistakes look really good.” Routt now knows that as well as anyone. While with the Raiders last season, he played twice against Baldwin and the Chiefs. But Baldwin had just two catches against Oakland, the longest going for 14 yards. “It’s the same thing when you have to defend any tall receiver,” Routt said. “Obviously, (be aware of) the jump ball. Obviously, you’ve got to be a little more physical with him because he’s a bigger target. “He uses his body pretty good. On that catch, he did a pretty good job. I know last year, he was a rookie and he was young. But you can tell he’s definitely taken some strides since last year.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/29...#storylink=cpy
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