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**Tribal Warfare** · 09-06-2013, 10:29 PM

Chiefs receiver Hall takes Welker comparisons in stride
By TEREZ A. PAYLOR
The Kansas City Star
Chiefs receiver Chad Hall has heard the Wes Welker comparisons, and he understands his diminutive stature – he’s listed at 5 feet 8 and 187 pounds – isn’t the only reason he gets them.

“I don’t know if it’s every short (guy),” Hall said with a chuckle. “It’s every short white guy.”

That said, the fourth-year pro from Air Force – who was claimed by the Chiefs off waivers from the 49ers last week – has no problems being compared to the Denver star.

After all, Welker, who is listed at 5 feet 9 and 185 pounds, has posted five 10-catch seasons since 2007.

“No, that doesn’t bother me,” Hall said. “Look at him, he’s been probably the most productive receiver of the last five years. He’s an awesome player, a great player. That’s a compliment to me.”

Hall knows he has a ways to go before he can start putting himself in Welker's class. For his career, he’s caught 14 passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and he’s still trying to establish himself as a reliable NFL target.

Hall is optimistic he’ll get a chance to do that for Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who coached him in Philadelphia for the better part of the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

“It’s a very good fit,” Hall said. “They use a lot of slot guys, and that’s where I’m best.”

One thing working in Hall’s favor is his prior experience with Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. Hall spent parts of November and December on the 49ers’ practice squad last season, so he knows what it’s like to be Smith’s teammate.

“He’s very smart, a student of the game,” Hall said. “He recognizes coverages very quickly, so he’ll get you in the right play.”

Hall said Smith is also good about delivering the football in rhythm.

“If you’re running a route, if you get bumped or something, you’ve got to shorten” your route ”a little bit because he’s going to be on time with the ball,” Hall said.

Turns out Hall also has another connection with an NFL quarterback. He said his sister, former University of Georgia cheerleader Kelly Hall, has been dating Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford since his college days, and he even fielded a congratulatory call from Stafford shortly before the 49ers’ Super Bowl game against the Ravens last season.

When asked what his sister would do if Hall’s team ever went against Stafford’s – the Chiefs and the Lions do not play this year, by the way – Hall was confident he’d have his sister’s support.

“She’d root for me – blood is ticker than water, you know?” Hall said with a laugh. “That’s obvious.”

Toub happy with special teams

Special teams coordinator Dave Toub recently declared his intention to continue using rookie running back Knile Davis as a kick returner, but he also spoke about kicker Ryan Succop, punter Dustin Colquit and the state of his other units Thursday.

“The guys are playing hard…they’re buying into what we’re doing,” Toub said. “The kickoff coverage has been solid.

“The good thing is we have a kicker that can kick touchbacks pretty much at will. That’s a nice thing. Early in the preseason, we had him just trying to bloop them down there so we could test our coverage and they did a good job of that. Punt coverage has been good.

“We had the best punter in the league. The kicker and punter, they make your coverage units, and when you have those two guys, you’re going to be pretty good.”

Toub didn’t seem to be too concerned about having to adjust the personnel on some of his units due to the roster shuffling the Chiefs underwent last weekend, when they waived six players and added seven to the roster.

“It’s part of being a special teams coordinator – you have to deal with guys going down all the time, that’s just part of it,” Toub said. “The NFL, it’s brutal. You have to do what’s best for the Kansas City Chiefs and that happened to be what’s best.”

Still, Toub expressed optimism that he has the necessary weapons to make the Chiefs’ special teams formidable.

“You could have a good system, but if you don’t have the players running the system in the NFL, you’re going to get burned,” Toub said. “We have a good young group of guys that are really enthusiastic about special teams and we have a head coach that preaches special teams and gives me a lot of time to get these guys ready, so all those things combined helps us become pretty good.”

salame · 09-06-2013, 11:43 PM

Thig Lyfe · 09-07-2013, 01:14 AM

salame · 09-07-2013, 02:52 AM

Consistent1 · 09-07-2013, 03:03 AM

There needs to ba code that only a few proven guys on each team even talk to the damn media. Get dressed and go home unless you have proven yourself.

Probably a good dude to have a pizza and some Dew with playing Madden.

Some guys need to stay away from the media.

Wes Welker, give me a ****ing break.

Consistent1 · 09-07-2013, 03:12 AM

What he said was cool really. I just don't like these guys eating the treble hook for being baited.

That was ****ing great when Bryce Harper said clown question bro. And you know he drinks some beer.

This dumb **** should get the axe for even having a discussion about being like Welker, he can just

up, or ask if they would like to talk about something else.

Bowe at least got better at this, and he ain't Bowe.

mcan · 09-07-2013, 03:17 AM

Wait, the Chiefs have a white WR, and The Star does a favorable write up on the guy?

Can anybody say Marc Boerigter?

nychief · 09-07-2013, 07:21 AM

Who was the pile of shit short white guy that Haley brought on board?

Palko 4 ever · 09-07-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Who was the pile of shit short white guy that Haley brought on board?

Lance Long

Skyy God · 09-07-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I did find it interesting that Matt Stafford is porking his sister.

FTR, she's the blonde with implants from the boat pics.

nychief · 09-07-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Palko 4 ever

Lance Long

I thought he was the next Welkahhhhhh?

**bevischief** · 09-07-2013, 07:39 AM

I can't that time back I read this piece of crap

BlackHelicopters · 09-07-2013, 07:46 AM

The KCStar needs to give up.

TEX · 09-07-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

I can't that time back I read this piece of crap

X 2

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-07-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I did find it interesting that Matt Stafford is porking his sister.

Porking is overrated !

**J Diddy** · 09-07-2013, 08:11 AM

**** this guy. Because of him our original similar welker white guy (wylie) got cut.

We swapped short white guys.

09-06-2013, 10:29 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $812813	Paylor:Chiefs receiver Hall takes Welker comparisons in stride Chiefs receiver Hall takes Welker comparisons in stride By TEREZ A. PAYLOR The Kansas City Star Chiefs receiver Chad Hall has heard the Wes Welker comparisons, and he understands his diminutive stature – he’s listed at 5 feet 8 and 187 pounds – isn’t the only reason he gets them. “I don’t know if it’s every short (guy),” Hall said with a chuckle. “It’s every short white guy.” That said, the fourth-year pro from Air Force – who was claimed by the Chiefs off waivers from the 49ers last week – has no problems being compared to the Denver star. After all, Welker, who is listed at 5 feet 9 and 185 pounds, has posted five 10-catch seasons since 2007. “No, that doesn’t bother me,” Hall said. “Look at him, he’s been probably the most productive receiver of the last five years. He’s an awesome player, a great player. That’s a compliment to me.” Hall knows he has a ways to go before he can start putting himself in Welker's class. For his career, he’s caught 14 passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and he’s still trying to establish himself as a reliable NFL target. Hall is optimistic he’ll get a chance to do that for Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who coached him in Philadelphia for the better part of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. “It’s a very good fit,” Hall said. “They use a lot of slot guys, and that’s where I’m best.” One thing working in Hall’s favor is his prior experience with Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. Hall spent parts of November and December on the 49ers’ practice squad last season, so he knows what it’s like to be Smith’s teammate. “He’s very smart, a student of the game,” Hall said. “He recognizes coverages very quickly, so he’ll get you in the right play.” Hall said Smith is also good about delivering the football in rhythm. “If you’re running a route, if you get bumped or something, you’ve got to shorten” your route ”a little bit because he’s going to be on time with the ball,” Hall said. Turns out Hall also has another connection with an NFL quarterback. He said his sister, former University of Georgia cheerleader Kelly Hall, has been dating Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford since his college days, and he even fielded a congratulatory call from Stafford shortly before the 49ers’ Super Bowl game against the Ravens last season. When asked what his sister would do if Hall’s team ever went against Stafford’s – the Chiefs and the Lions do not play this year, by the way – Hall was confident he’d have his sister’s support. “She’d root for me – blood is ticker than water, you know?” Hall said with a laugh. “That’s obvious.” Toub happy with special teams Special teams coordinator Dave Toub recently declared his intention to continue using rookie running back Knile Davis as a kick returner, but he also spoke about kicker Ryan Succop, punter Dustin Colquit and the state of his other units Thursday. “The guys are playing hard…they’re buying into what we’re doing,” Toub said. “The kickoff coverage has been solid. “The good thing is we have a kicker that can kick touchbacks pretty much at will. That’s a nice thing. Early in the preseason, we had him just trying to bloop them down there so we could test our coverage and they did a good job of that. Punt coverage has been good. “We had the best punter in the league. The kicker and punter, they make your coverage units, and when you have those two guys, you’re going to be pretty good.” Toub didn’t seem to be too concerned about having to adjust the personnel on some of his units due to the roster shuffling the Chiefs underwent last weekend, when they waived six players and added seven to the roster. “It’s part of being a special teams coordinator – you have to deal with guys going down all the time, that’s just part of it,” Toub said. “The NFL, it’s brutal. You have to do what’s best for the Kansas City Chiefs and that happened to be what’s best.” Still, Toub expressed optimism that he has the necessary weapons to make the Chiefs’ special teams formidable. “You could have a good system, but if you don’t have the players running the system in the NFL, you’re going to get burned,” Toub said. “We have a good young group of guys that are really enthusiastic about special teams and we have a head coach that preaches special teams and gives me a lot of time to get these guys ready, so all those things combined helps us become pretty good.”
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