Chiefs Gretz:Position Review: Wide Receivers

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-20-2008, 12:32 PM

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Position Review: Wide Receivers
August 20, 2008 - Bob Gretz |

Over the next 10 days, I will take a look at each position on the Chiefs and where I think the roster decisions are headed for the regular season. My conclusions are based on what I’ve seen during this pre-season and what I know about the Chiefs and what they are trying to create with this 2008 team. But just remember, these are my guesses, so don’t commit them to stone! Events may change the picture at any position over the next two weeks.

Let’s focus on wide receivers.

Currently, the Chiefs have 10 wide receivers on their roster. In his first two seasons, Edwards started the season with five wide receivers on the opening roster. But in both of those cases, the player handling returns in the kicking game was listed as a wide receiver: Dante Hall in 2006 and Eddie Drummond in the 2007 season. That may not be the case this season, as right now it looks like RB Dantrell Savage may be the return guy. Veteran free agent B.J. Sams has been working at wide receiver and he still has two games to claim the returner’s job.

Keep in mind the obvious formula in the NFL: 25 on offense, 25 on defense and 3 special teamers makes for a 53-man roster. Generally, the roster has 13 players at wide receiver/tight end/running back.

Dewayne Bowe, Devard Darling and rookie Will Franklin have the top three spots at wide receiver. Bowe and Darling have been running as the starters, with Franklin the first guy off the bench when the offense goes to three wideouts.

It’s a big battle for the fourth and possibly final spot. Jeff Webb, Maurice Price and Bobby Sippio are part of the discussion. Price should have an edge because he provides the Chiefs with something they lack at wide receiver and that’s speed. He’s also active on special teams. Webb started very slowly in training camp, but he keeps turning up in practices making big catches. Everybody knows Sippio’s story: no speed, great hands and work ethic.

Both Kevin McMahan and rookies Jabari Arthur and Sergiori Joachim have shown flashes of talent, but not enough to claim a spot on the 53-man roster.

Reerun_KC · 08-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Dammit bring in Boldin!!!!

Deberg_1990 · 08-20-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

[url]Webb started very slowly in training camp, but he keeps turning up in practices making big catches.

Who cares about practices?? How about showing it in um....real games???

Direckshun · 08-20-2008, 12:37 PM

My personal depth chart:

1 Bowe
2 Franklin

Darling
Price
Webb

Practice squad?: Jabari Arthur

Kerberos · 08-20-2008, 12:38 PM

I am a Sippio homer but I am starting to see the writing on the wall. I want what is best fot the Chiefs and if means bye bye Sippio, then so be it.

**Buehler445** · 08-20-2008, 12:47 PM

IMO Sippio is gone. From what I've seen and read (never saw the AZ game) Price is performing at a much higher level than Webb. I don't want the productive rook to sit and then listen to Herm saying, "The good thing about Webb is he's played in football games. That's the good thing about him."

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RustShack · 08-20-2008, 12:50 PM

1. Bowe
2. Darling
3. Franklin
4. Webb
5. Price

Micjones · 08-20-2008, 12:52 PM

We need to carry 5 wideouts.

Bowe, Darling, Franklin, Price, and Webb.

Reerun_KC · 08-20-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

We need to carry 5 wideouts.

Bowe, Boldin, Franklin, Price, and Webb.

I Like those 5 better!

Frosty · 08-20-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Generally, the roster has 13 players at wide receiver/tight end/running back.

TE:
TonyG
Cottom
? (Allen? Hasn't been too impressive)

FB:
Cox

HB:
LJ
Smith (also backup FB)
Charles
Savage (KR also)

WR:
Bowe
Darling
Franklin
Price
Webb

Robinson and Merritt to IR

Seems like it all fits.

Archie Bunker · 08-20-2008, 12:57 PM

The trio of Bowe, Franklin, and Price has me pretty excited. They could grow into a very explosive group IMO.

Is it a forgone conclusion that Robinson is going on IR?

**Buehler445** · 08-20-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

We need to carry 5 wideouts.

Bowe, Darling, Franklin, Price, and Webb.

Why do you say that? Not being condescending, just want to know. My view on it is that carrying 5 WRs will take a spot away from RB. In my view, RB spots are critical because: 1 we have what appears to be good talent there, and 2 we went through 5 of them last year.

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Chief Chief · 08-20-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

[url]Dewayne Bowe, Devard Darling and rookie Will Franklin have the top three spots at wide receiver.

Dewayne..?

WTF???

The Rick · 08-20-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arc

TE:
TonyG
Cottom
? (Allen? Hasn't been too impressive)

FB:
Cox

HB:
LJ
Smith (also backup FB)
Charles
Savage (KR also)

WR:
Bowe
Darling
Franklin
Price
Webb

Robinson and Merritt to IR

Seems like it all fits.

What about Jackie Battle?

**The Franchise** · 08-20-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rick

What about Jackie Battle?

Dude's not going to make it.

08-20-2008, 12:32 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $952813	Gretz:Position Review: Wide Receivers http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-footb...receivers.html Position Review: Wide Receivers August 20, 2008 - Bob Gretz \| Over the next 10 days, I will take a look at each position on the Chiefs and where I think the roster decisions are headed for the regular season. My conclusions are based on what I’ve seen during this pre-season and what I know about the Chiefs and what they are trying to create with this 2008 team. But just remember, these are my guesses, so don’t commit them to stone! Events may change the picture at any position over the next two weeks. Let’s focus on wide receivers. Currently, the Chiefs have 10 wide receivers on their roster. In his first two seasons, Edwards started the season with five wide receivers on the opening roster. But in both of those cases, the player handling returns in the kicking game was listed as a wide receiver: Dante Hall in 2006 and Eddie Drummond in the 2007 season. That may not be the case this season, as right now it looks like RB Dantrell Savage may be the return guy. Veteran free agent B.J. Sams has been working at wide receiver and he still has two games to claim the returner’s job. Keep in mind the obvious formula in the NFL: 25 on offense, 25 on defense and 3 special teamers makes for a 53-man roster. Generally, the roster has 13 players at wide receiver/tight end/running back. Dewayne Bowe, Devard Darling and rookie Will Franklin have the top three spots at wide receiver. Bowe and Darling have been running as the starters, with Franklin the first guy off the bench when the offense goes to three wideouts. It’s a big battle for the fourth and possibly final spot. Jeff Webb, Maurice Price and Bobby Sippio are part of the discussion. Price should have an edge because he provides the Chiefs with something they lack at wide receiver and that’s speed. He’s also active on special teams. Webb started very slowly in training camp, but he keeps turning up in practices making big catches. Everybody knows Sippio’s story: no speed, great hands and work ethic. Both Kevin McMahan and rookies Jabari Arthur and Sergiori Joachim have shown flashes of talent, but not enough to claim a spot on the 53-man roster.
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08-20-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	Dammit bring in Boldin!!!!
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4413447	My personal depth chart: 1 Bowe 2 Franklin Darling Price Webb Practice squad?: Jabari Arthur
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08-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#6
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2354734	IMO Sippio is gone. From what I've seen and read (never saw the AZ game) Price is performing at a much higher level than Webb. I don't want the productive rook to sit and then listen to Herm saying, "The good thing about Webb is he's played in football games. That's the good thing about him." Posted via Mobile Device
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RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $4736954	1. Bowe 2. Darling 3. Franklin 4. Webb 5. Price __________________
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Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	We need to carry 5 wideouts. Bowe, Darling, Franklin, Price, and Webb.
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Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $2058978	The trio of Bowe, Franklin, and Price has me pretty excited. They could grow into a very explosive group IMO. Is it a forgone conclusion that Robinson is going on IR?
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