Morton & Kennison having 1000 yd seasons??!!! Tony G having a career year??!!!

Kylo Ren · 03:07 PM

Morton needs to average 54.6 yds per game to get 1000 yds this season, which is about average for his career. He's on pace for 1057 yds. His average is 14.0 yds per catch, which it's been his entire career. He's on pace for 76 catches, which, once again is about average for his career. He's due for 3 TD's this season, which is also average for his career. It's taken him 3 seasons in KC to do it, but is JM now the WR that we expected when we signed him? What do you make of these numbers? What do you think is JM's future in KC? Isn't 1000 yds the benchmark for a good WR season? If so, isn't Morton having a good season? Etc., etc., etc. ............. Discuss.
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1223

Here are Kennison's numbers. All of his numbers are right on average, or in some cases above average compared to his career. I ask the exact same questions in regards to EK. Kennison needs 77 yds per game to get to 1000 yds this season. That is unlikely because his average this season is 56 yds per game. He's on pace for: 897 yds, 51 catches, 4 TDs, 17.6 yds per catch (best of his career). All of these are average for his career. Morton's career has been a little more consistant. Where as Kennison's career has been up and down from season to season.
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1296

Aren't we getting, this season, exactly what we paid for? I'm neither for nor against JM or EK, I'm just asking the questions. Should we be so critical of these guys? I don't know. FYI -- EK is 31 years old and JM is 33 years old.

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Just for fun, I ran the numbers on Tony Gonzalez. He's on pace for a career year. I had no idea he was having a career year!! Did you know TG has missed only ONE game ('99) in 8 seasons / 122 games??
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12400

On pace for:
1219 yard (best of his career)
13.1 yd average (bohc)
93 catches (bohc)
19 rec for 20+ yds (bohc)
7 TDs

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So, do we need to draft a WR in the 1st round or pick a big time WR in free agency? Or are we OK for one more season with JM, EK and TG, while we focus on defense?

**alpha_omega** · 12-03-2004, 02:54 PM

Interesting...wishin we were 9-2

|Zach| · 12-03-2004, 02:59 PM

I would have no problem having JM back on this team....I am done with Kennison though. The downfield fumbles and the drops are not good enough anymore.

Mr. Laz · 12-03-2004, 03:00 PM

i've said it time and time again...

EK and JM are solid wide receivers and aren't not THE problem

could we use a True #1 type guy? ..... yes

Johnny morton is not paid like #1 type guy either imo

even the best wide receivers drop passes

our problem is defense and a general lack of focus and intensity

our coaching staff isn't exactly stellar either consider our seeming lack of preparation for some things.

beer bacon · 12-03-2004, 03:03 PM

And yet our season is in the shitter because of horrible defense and unclutch offense.

Kylo Ren · 12-03-2004, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachKC

I would have no problem having JM back on this team....I am done with Kennison though. The downfield fumbles and the drops are not good enough anymore.

They've both had a game changing downfield fumble and a few drops IMHO.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-03-2004, 03:11 PM

The numbers are good, but what the stats don't say is how they do in pressure situations. When the game is in its most critical period they are inconsistent. Heck, that's the Chiefs organization for 30+ years -- inconsistent.

We have to upgrade both WRs. Realistically, we're only looking at one, possibly.

jiveturkey · 12-03-2004, 03:14 PM

Not throwing 6 passes to Priest every game should have this effect.

This might also explain the decrease in Trent's rating. Less safe passes to Priest.

Just a theroy.

Kylo Ren · 12-03-2004, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiveturkey

Not throwing 6 passes to Priest every game should have this effect.

This might also explain the decrease in Trent's rating. Less safe passes to Priest.

Just a theroy.

Good point. Overall, taking the good with the bad, do you think this is better? Less passes to Priest, but more passes to the WR is good or bad in your opinion?

**the Talking Can** · 12-03-2004, 03:22 PM

go watch Morton against New Orleans and tell me we don't need a WR who isn't a choking dumbass...

Kylo Ren · 12-03-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

go watch Morton against New Orleans and tell me we don't need a WR who isn't a choking dumbass...

Could you please clarify? I'm not sure I get what you're saying.

Mr. Laz · 12-03-2004, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Special Ed

The numbers are good, but what the stats don't say is how they do in pressure situations.

ok...

Morton is 3rd in the league in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs

**the Talking Can** · 12-03-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunther_Fan

Could you please clarify? I'm not sure I get what you're saying.

count the # of stupid plays made by Morton in that game....dropped balls, running short of the 1st down marker (something he does a lot), costing us a FG attempt at half time etc....brutal

Kylo Ren · 12-03-2004, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

count the # of stupid plays made by Morton in that game....dropped balls, running short of the 1st down marker (something he does a lot), costing us a FG attempt at half time etc....brutal

I was just kidding.

Kylo Ren · 12-03-2004, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

ok...

Morton is 3rd in the league in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs

I was amazed to see that on ESPN last week. That is the sign of a clutch player, isn't it? Maybe he's clutch in certain ways and chokes in certain ways?

12-03-2004, 02:50 PM
Kylo Ren Grandson of Darth Vader Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Starkiller Base Casino cash: $10015175	Morton & Kennison having 1000 yd seasons??!!! Tony G having a career year??!!! Morton needs to average 54.6 yds per game to get 1000 yds this season, which is about average for his career. He's on pace for 1057 yds. His average is 14.0 yds per catch, which it's been his entire career. He's on pace for 76 catches, which, once again is about average for his career. He's due for 3 TD's this season, which is also average for his career. It's taken him 3 seasons in KC to do it, but is JM now the WR that we expected when we signed him? What do you make of these numbers? What do you think is JM's future in KC? Isn't 1000 yds the benchmark for a good WR season? If so, isn't Morton having a good season? Etc., etc., etc. ............. Discuss. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1223 Here are Kennison's numbers. All of his numbers are right on average, or in some cases above average compared to his career. I ask the exact same questions in regards to EK. Kennison needs 77 yds per game to get to 1000 yds this season. That is unlikely because his average this season is 56 yds per game. He's on pace for: 897 yds, 51 catches, 4 TDs, 17.6 yds per catch (best of his career). All of these are average for his career. Morton's career has been a little more consistant. Where as Kennison's career has been up and down from season to season. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1296 Aren't we getting, this season, exactly what we paid for? I'm neither for nor against JM or EK, I'm just asking the questions. Should we be so critical of these guys? I don't know. FYI -- EK is 31 years old and JM is 33 years old. ============= Just for fun, I ran the numbers on Tony Gonzalez. He's on pace for a career year. I had no idea he was having a career year!! Did you know TG has missed only ONE game ('99) in 8 seasons / 122 games?? http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12400 On pace for: 1219 yard (best of his career) 13.1 yd average (bohc) 93 catches (bohc) 19 rec for 20+ yds (bohc) 7 TDs ======================== So, do we need to draft a WR in the 1st round or pick a big time WR in free agency? Or are we OK for one more season with JM, EK and TG, while we focus on defense? Last edited by Kylo Ren; 12-03-2004 at 03:07 PM..
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