Chiefs meeting with Kendall Wright today

[RunKC]

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Goddamn what a great receiving core this is if we get this guy

[Strongside]

Nice.

[Shox27]

Can he play D?


Come on we need help the defense.

[Hoover]

Agree we need to spend some more money on defense, but yeah, I think he would be a nice addition. Might mean that someone like DAT might make the team or if we are cutting someone like Harris, then they want more recieving options.

This guy will not break the bank.

[KChiefs1]

Veach is definitely an offensive GM.

[bdj23]

Isn't this guy a broke-dick? I had him on my FF team a few years back. Seemed like game after game of nothing, then he'd break out and score 25 points while sitting on my bench.

[Mecca]

Isn't this guy a broke-dick? I had him on my FF team a few years back. Seemed like game after game of nothing, then he'd break out and score 25 points while sitting on my bench.

Being a #1 on the Bears with their horrid QB's tends to do that.

[KC_Lee]

Meh, if we sign him for cheap great other than that just meh.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Can he play D?


Come on we need help the defense.

We have signed Amerson, Fuller, Williams, Hitchens...I don't think we are not spending money and resources on defense.

[UChieffyBugger]

VERY pleased to hear that they are looking to bring In a slot WR. Guy has experience and has been quite consistent since he came into the league. Very decent pickup and yet another speed demon for the opposition to worry about :D .

[oldman]

I just don't see the need to add another WR when we have other, more pressing needs. Crap, I think we have 9 or 10 on the payroll now. We need a FS, LG, and DL help more.

[Mecca]

I just don't see the need to add another WR when we have other, more pressing needs. Crap, I think we have 9 or 10 on the payroll now. We need a FS, LG, and DL help more.

It is possible they don't like the value there? You can't sign what isn't there or maybe they don't want to pay what is being asked?

Wright most likely isn't gonna get much.

[UChieffyBugger]

THIS (https://twitter.com/ChasingSnyder/status/976803396219998208) tweet sums it all up. He'd be replacing Wilson and my word what a big difference between the two.

[oldman]

I hear what you're saying about the possible talent pool, but it still doesn't answer the question why we need to spend cash on an already crowded WR corps.

[UChieffyBugger]

I hear what you're saying about the possible talent pool, but it still doesn't answer the question why we need to spend cash on an already crowded WR corps.

We're leaving no doubt who will have the best offense next season my friend :D . Reek one side, Watkins another, Wright In the slot with Kelce hanging around too!!!..LOL good luck NFL ROFL

[notorious]

“Our old QB didn’t have the weapons Mahomes got. That’s why he didn’t put up the numbers Pats does.”

[KC_Lee]

VERY pleased to hear that they are looking to bring In a slot WR. Guy has experience and has been quite consistent since he came into the league. Very decent pickup and yet another speed demon for the opposition to worry about :D .

Yeah, consistently mediocre. Only one 1,000 yard season, only 2 seasons fully healthy, 19 whole touchdowns in a 6 year career.

Sign him to a vet minimum for depth, other than that put money to more pressing needs.

[TambaBerry]

Yeah, consistently mediocre. Only one 1,000 yard season, only 2 seasons fully healthy, 19 whole touchdowns in a 6 year career.

Sign him to a vet minimum for depth, other than that put money to more pressing needs.

can you please let me know, who he had throwing him the ball during his time in the nfl?

[BigRedChief]

Yeah, consistently mediocre. Only one 1,000 yard season, only 2 seasons fully healthy, 19 whole touchdowns in a 6 year career.

Sign him to a vet minimum for depth, other than that put money to more pressing needs.He's not signing for the minimum. But, he should be cheap. Sign him for cheap for 2 years. If he turns it around, he can get paid.

[KC_Lee]

can you please let me know, who he had throwing him the ball during his time in the nfl?

Yeah, JAGs and nobodies along with crap coaching staffs. But still he's not worth more than a vet minimum contract.

[Nixhex]

Veach sure does like him some guys drafted in the 1st round. I wouldn't mind this signing at all. As most have said he should be cheap with a pretty decent upside.

[RunKC]

We have signed Amerson, Fuller, Williams, Hitchens...I don't think we are not spending money and resources on defense.

I agree. We’ve added 4 guys to the defense and will likely add 3 more next month, 2 of which will almost surely play immediately.

I have to wonder if this signing could mean the end of Demarcus Robinson.

[Rausch]

Yeah, consistently mediocre. Only one 1,000 yard season, only 2 seasons fully healthy, 19 whole touchdowns in a 6 year career.

Sign him to a vet minimum for depth, other than that put money to more pressing needs.

Is clearly a step up from Wilson though and vet depth. As long as we don't get stupid with the contract it's a solid add...

[Best22]

I agree. We’ve added 4 guys to the defense and will likely add 3 more next month, 2 of which will almost surely play immediately.

I have to wonder if this signing could mean the end of Demarcus Robinson.

Maybe DAT

[BigRedChief]

Veach sure does like him some guys drafted in the 1st round. I wouldn't mind this signing at all. As most have said he should be cheap with a pretty decent upside.They have the natural talent. For different reasons, its not worked out for them. He gambles on them to be who they were 4 years ago. He is placing small bets with big payoffs if it hits. Not a bad strategy.

[wazu]

Yes, please.

[Best22]

Imagine. Watkins, Wright, Kelce, and Hill all lined up. With Hunt as RB and Mahomes playing QB. Draft a LG and you're set

[BigRedChief]

Maybe DATThe Chiefs re-signed, gave a new contract to DAT. He's not going anywhere.

[Nixhex]

They have the natural talent. For different reasons, its not worked out for them. He gambles on them to be who they were 4 years ago. He is placing small bets with big payoffs if it hits. Not a bad strategy.

Agreed. I like it.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Kendall Wright killed our ass in 2014

[Sassy Squatch]

Sure would be nice to pick up a starting caliber safety in this depressed market, but we need MOAR WIDE RECVEIVERS!!!!!!

[TimeForWasp]

bye Conley

[RunKC]

Sure would be nice to pick up a starting caliber safety in this depressed market, but we need MOAR WIDE RECVEIVERS!!!!!!

Eric Reid blackballed himself and Tre Boston is ass

[chinaski]

bye Conley

Insurance due to his injury?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

This would give us a true slot WR to put the icing on the cake of the best offensive skill personnel in the league. Pretty clear by now that Veach wants to stock the defense with the rooks with a deeper draft and score a shit ton of points.

[Rausch]

Sure would be nice to pick up a starting caliber safety in this depressed market, but we need MOAR WIDE RECVEIVERS!!!!!!

Other than Peters and Parker we didn't lose anything from last year's D.

If anything finally putting guys out to pasture and promoting youth alone should help. Plus we get "The Wylde Stallion" Eric Berry back and we have the draft and preseason to continue to add solid pieces...

[nychief]

Eric Reid blackballed himself and Tre Boston is ass


It's impossible to blackball oneself.

[Sassy Squatch]

Eric Reid blackballed himself and Tre Boston is ass
You could go and get Tyvon Branch for some veteran leadership in a young secondary, since he's played in our defense and played at a high level last year. But brokedick Kendall Wright is cool too, I guess.

[nychief]

Insurance due to his injury?

I think we are going to throw the ball 50,000 times this season.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

A guy who can be quick in the slot and run solid routes would make the offense so difficult to deal with, I believe.

You need to stop Kareem Hunt, tall task. You need to double Kelce, Hill, and Watkins, but that’s not possible. Then you potentially add Kendall Wright who can run routes in the slot with quickness and make some guys miss..

The possibilities are endless with that bunch, if he’s signed.

[Rausch]

You could go and get Tyvon Branch for some veteran leadership in a young secondary, since he's played in our defense and played at a high level last year. But brokedick Kendall Wright is cool too, I guess.

I want to make sure I'm using the term brokedick correctly.

I had always assumed it meant old+skills declined to the point of useless.

[MVChiefFan]

In my opinion, our receiving corps has been pretty weak. You’ve got Reek and then a bunch of meh. Honestly, starting the season, if Conley is our number four guy, I’ll be pretty darn happy.

[Rausch]

A guy who can be quick in the slot and run solid routes would make the offense so difficult to deal with, I believe.

You need to stop Kareem Hunt, tall task. You need to double Kelce, Hill, and Watkins, but that’s not possible. Then you potentially add Kendall Wright who can run routes in the slot with quickness and make some guys miss..

The possibilities are endless with that bunch, if he’s signed.

That's how I look at it.

KW should get, at most, 40-50 targets this year...

[Sassy Squatch]

I want to make sure I'm using the term brokedick correctly.

I had always assumed it meant old+skills declined to the point of useless.
No. It's something or someone that's routinely broken/injured and can't perform regular duties.

[Best22]

Insurance due to his injury?

Wright is more productive than Conley

I think Beach saw the lack of receiving options after Kelce went down and wants KC to be well-stocked with receiving talent.

Watkins plays weakside, Wright in the slot, Kelce at TE, and Hill outside

Yes please

[Couch-Potato]

Wow! This would be an amazing signing! Like someone said before, draft a LG and the offense is set.

Watkins = Icing on the cake

Wright = Cherry on top

[TimeForWasp]

Even Henne could win with this crew.

[RunKC]

You could go and get Tyvon Branch for some veteran leadership in a young secondary, since he's played in our defense and played at a high level last year. But brokedick Kendall Wright is cool too, I guess.

Tyvon Branch is a 31 year old broke dick who just tore his ACL and probably won’t even be ready until midseason, maybe December.

What’s the point?

[MVChiefFan]

Even Henne could win with this crew.

Hell, I might be able to go out there and be “serviceable”!

[Sassy Squatch]

Tyvon Branch is a 31 year old broke dick who just tore his ACL and probably won’t even be ready until midseason, maybe December.

What’s the point?
Not having a shitty fucking defense? When both your coordinator and personnel suck, you're usually going to have a bad time.

[Couch-Potato]

Couple of nice examples of Wright running excellent routes over the middle in this article:

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/2/16/17019144/if-i-were-chiefs-gm-brett-veach-offensive-free-agency

[The Franchise]

Not a fan.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Not having a shitty ****ing defense? When both your coordinator and personnel suck, you're usually going to have a bad time.

Tyvon Branch has probably had a harder time staying healthy than anyone in football right now, but besides that... I think again there’s a bigger picture here.

Veach has said numerous times now that he wants to create a mindset on defense that presumably involves being aggressive and attacking. Well, he’s got his two tone setters now with Hitchens and Ragland. Houston is still rock solid. Ford and Kpass, if nothing else, are 10x the player that Zombo is. Xavier Williams is a lateral move at worst, probably. Jones and Bailey can still get pressure up the middle, although Jones is the major key there. If Eric Berry is Eric Berry, he’s our best football player arguably.

What needs they do have on that side of the ball can be addressed through the draft at this point. That would only help with creating a fast, attacking defense anyways.

[RunKC]

Not having a shitty ****ing defense? When both your coordinator and personnel suck, you're usually going to have a bad time.

Dude we knew this wasn’t going to be a 1 year fix. We also knew that this FA class, especially on defense, was complete ass.

Kendall Fuller, Xavier Williams, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Anthony Hitchens, David Amerson.

7 players not on the field when this defense fell apart last year. Now add at least 2 more from the draft.

[In58men]

I hear what you're saying about the possible talent pool, but it still doesn't answer the question why we need to spend cash on an already crowded WR corps.

Who’s the professional and who’s not?

[Rausch]

No. It's something or someone that's routinely broken/injured and can't perform regular duties.

Like Gronk?

[Sassy Squatch]

Dude we knew this wasn’t going to be a 1 year fix. We also knew that this FA class, especially on defense, was complete ass.

Kendall Fuller, Xavier Williams, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Anthony Hitchens, David Amerson.

7 players not on the field when this defense fell apart last year. Now add at least 2 more from the draft.
At this point I'd rather spend money on marginal defensive players than marginal offensive players.

[Rausch]

Dude we knew this wasn’t going to be a 1 year fix.

I disagree. I think we can be a playoff team this year.

Kendall Fuller, Xavier Williams, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Anthony Hitchens, David Amerson.

7 players not on the field when this defense fell apart last year. Now add at least 2 more from the draft.

Exactly. This team will be young, and I doubt better than 9 or 10 wins, but better on defense.

I also think we'll double or triple our turnovers on offense but our PPG will go up...

[KC_Lee]

Just going to throw this out there; if Wright would be such a great piece for our young QB, why would Chicago let him go and not retain has a great piece for their young QB?

[InChiefsHeaven]

I don't think Patrick was a "turnover machine" in college:

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2014 Texas Tech Big 12 FR QB 7 105 185 56.8 1547 8.4 9.1 16 4 151.2
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2016 Texas Tech Big 12 JR QB 12 388 591 65.7 5052 8.5 9.2 41 10 157.0
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Career Texas Tech 857 1349 63.5 11252 8.3 8.8 93 29 152.0

Those numbers look pretty fucking good to me...yes, there will be more pics than we're used to, but I think the number of touchdowns will more than make up for it...

[Bewbies]

Kendall Fuller, Xavier Williams, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Anthony Hitchens, David Amerson.

7 players not on the field when this defense fell apart last year. Now add at least 2 more from the draft.

Here's why I'm not understanding all the worry on defense. Yes we have to add depth, but we still have the draft, UFDA's and all of next year's offseason.

We are absolutely headed in the right direction.

[TimeForWasp]

Our Defense will be tired.
Offense will be scoring quickly.

[Dunerdr]

I don't mind this probably pushes a guy who likely will never be a producer for us like Kemp off of the roster for a guy who can produce and probably relatively cheap.

[Baby Lee]

Dude we knew this wasn’t going to be a 1 year fix. We also knew that this FA class, especially on defense, was complete ass.

But, just making sure, this is still 'becoming a dynasty the easy way.'

Right?

[chiefzilla1501]

Here's why I'm not understanding all the worry on defense. Yes we have to add depth, but we still have the draft, UFDA's and all of next year's offseason.

We are absolutely headed in the right direction.

More importantly, we have the firepower that we don't have to be elite on defense. If we bring in a safety and dee Ford insurance pass rusher, hopefully some dB depth, how far away are we really from that? One thing that will be very different is watching teams take unnecessary risks against us.

Grandpa Bob has more than enough pieces for a middle of the road defense. He did last year too. If he doesn't deliver that, he needs to be canned.

[RunKC]

Orson Charles
Demetrius Harris
Demarcus Robinson

Big ol bag of suck. Wilson is gone and Conley is coming off a major injury. I wanted to draft Keke Coutee, but this is fine.

I’m glad Veach is attacking the depth for a cheap price.

[The Franchise]

The only reason I can think that they would sign him is that if they think Conley isn't going to be ready for the season. Either that or they can cut DAT during camp.

[wazu]

The only reason I can think that they would sign him is that if they think Conley isn't going to be ready for the season. Either that or they can cut DAT during camp.

He’s also an upgrade over Conley even if he was healthy.

[CoMoChief]

Veach is definitely an offensive GM.

:rolleyes:

[The Franchise]

He’s also an upgrade over Conley even if he was healthy.

Not in my mind. We don't 100% know what we have in Conley. Smith never played to his strengths.

[Rausch]

I don't think Patrick was a "turnover machine" in college:

He wasn't.

But: 1) It will be his first year starting vs. a division winning schedule. *This year that means the Pats, Pitt, Jags, plus Rams division.

2) Defense in flux. The pressure will be on Pat to score, which he's use to, but he's not use to scoring at the NFL level. He'll be Warren Moon leading the Run-n-shoot offense in a different form.

3) We still don't have the best line. He can be a phenom all he wants but if the interior of our line (ASS) folds he's down.

[chiefzilla1501]

The only reason I can think that they would sign him is that if they think Conley isn't going to be ready for the season. Either that or they can cut DAT during camp.

I think you could easily do both. I liked wright as a jet sweep and gadget option. Would rather reek not do that. And would rather use Conley as more of a possession guy. Even with Conley and Watkins, I think Wright could easily play the same role as Wilson.

[The Franchise]

Hopefully we get him cheaper than what he got in Chicago. 1 year, $2 million.

[displacedinMN]

Imagine. Watkins, Wright, Kelce, and Hill all lined up. With Hunt as RB and Mahomes playing QB. Draft a LG and you're set

All of them run 30 yards down field and they cannot be covered (I can't get past that-although I am not Wayne Fontes)

This makes me excited for next year.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Seems like Veach, whether intentional or not, is trying to balance salary cap spending between offense and defense.

Right now, we still spend more on the defense cap wise than the O.

[Baby Lee]

Wayne Fontes aspirations!! ROFL :thumb:

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I can’t see Conley really ever playing in the slot personally. He just doesn’t fit that role at all, and so if he is your #3 WR, you’re forced to put Hill or Watkins in there most of the time.

I want those two split out wide on opposite sides of the field.

[Rausch]

Wayne Fontes aspirations!! ROFL :thumb:

We should raise our expectations in baby steps.

BABY STEPS.

http://mywanderlustylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/baby-steps.gif

[The Franchise]

I can’t see Conley really ever playing in the slot personally. He just doesn’t fit that role at all, and so if he is your #3 WR, you’re forced to put Hill or Watkins in there most of the time.

I want those two split out wide on opposite sides of the field.

Why? In a base two WR set....sure they can play outside. But when we go to 3 WRs...why wouldn't you want Watkins and Conley outside with Hill in the slot? No slot CB is going to cover Hill and you're going to find more mismatches for him that way.

[Chiefs=Champions]

I actually really like wright. I think he would be great in the wilson role of outlet and short route receiver.

[Rausch]

Why? In a base two WR set....sure they can play outside. But when we go to 3 WRs...why wouldn't you want Watkins and Conley outside with Hill in the slot? No slot CB is going to cover Hill and you're going to find more mismatches for him that way.

Conley in the slot is a terrible idea.

Based on everything about him. He's a solid blocker in the running game, he's a smart guy but his routes aren't precise, and he doesn't make the contested catch at the NFL level...

[chiefzilla1501]

Seems like Veach, whether intentional or not, is trying to balance salary cap spending between offense and defense.

Right now, we still spend more on the defense cap wise than the O.

I don't think it'll be balance. I think he expects the offense to have majority of the payroll eventually and I'm good with that. We aren't looking to be a balanced team, which is how you build around Alex Smith. We are looking to destroy people on offense. I wouldn't doubt it's reid knowing he's better off now building around the passing game than building around a DC who's been inconsistent.

[The Franchise]

Conley in the slot is a terrible idea.

Based on everything about him. He's a solid blocker in the running game, he's a smart guy but his routes aren't precise, and he doesn't make the contested catch at the NFL level...

Did you quote the wrong post? I didn't say anything about Conley in the slot.

[RunKC]

Seems like Veach, whether intentional or not, is trying to balance salary cap spending between offense and defense.

Right now, we still spend more on the defense cap wise than the O.

I think it’s more along the lines of depth. Look at what happened after Kelce and Jones got knocked out of the game?

I really hope we sign Watson and Wright bc we need quality depth. What if one one of Kelce, Tyreek or Watkins gets hurt next year? We gonna have Demetrius Harris, Demarcus Robinson or a questionable Chris Conley coming off a major injury be the answer?

[The Franchise]

Are they planning on restructuring a deal? Because we're going to be getting pretty tight on money unless Veach is going to dump a bunch of picks to move up and get an instant starter.

[Rausch]

Did you quote the wrong post? I didn't say anything about Conley in the slot.

I may have read that too quick.

My bad, I made the assumption you were for it.


Hands up, slowly backing away...

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Why? In a base two WR set....sure they can play outside. But when we go to 3 WRs...why wouldn't you want Watkins and Conley outside with Hill in the slot? No slot CB is going to cover Hill and you're going to find more mismatches for him that way.

I’m not saying he can’t play the slot sometimes, but no alignment can put more stress on defenses vertically than Watkins and Tyreek each on the outside of the numbers on each sideline. We need to take advantage of that.

[chiefzilla1501]

If we incorporate more air raid concepts, we'll see a lot more shallow crossers and mesh routes, lots of good opportunity for sweep options, and when going vertical it's not bad to have a guy who can sprint into a route out of the backfield in ways hunt can't. Wright would be a fun gadget for a lot of these things.

[mcaj22]

If we incorporate more air raid concepts, we'll see a lot more shallow crossers and mesh routes, lots of good opportunity for sweep options, and when going vertical it's not bad to have a guy who can sprint into a route out of the backfield in ways hunt can't. Wright would be a fun gadget for a lot of these things.

is Wright a gadget player I thought he was just slow with excellent route running. Basically a WR that can beat zone coverage while Hill and Watkins beat man coverage

[ModSocks]

They're really going all in on Mahomes. Adding Wright to the mix only increases this offenses' flexibility and insures some depth.

If you look at our last two playoff losses, the Chiefs ran out of receivers. Last year the O was rolling until Kelce went down. The loss of Kelce and Conley proved too much.

[Baby Lee]

We should raise our expectations in baby steps.

BABY STEPS.

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[chiefzilla1501]

is Wright a gadget player I thought he was just slow with excellent route running. Basically a WR that can beat zone coverage while Hill and Watkins beat man coverage

I don't think he's slow. I think he's a quick twitch guy. A nice option to have for underneath routes. He was a pretty productive receiver in the slot for some mediocre qb play. I think he just needs a real qb.

[The Franchise]

Assuming they keep 6 WRs (and they sign Wright).....does that make the WR group:

Watkins
Hill
Wright
Conley
Robinson
Chesson

Or does Conley start the year on PUP? Or do they try and trade Conley or Robinson?

[Rausch]

Assuming they keep 6 WRs (and they sign Wright).....does that make the WR group:

Watkins
Hill
Wright
Conley
Robinson
Chesson

Or does Conley start the year on PUP? Or do they try and trade Conley or Robinson?

I see no place for Chesson.

Just me.

Conley has proven a solid blocker and "team player."

[DaneMcCloud]

Assuming they keep 6 WRs (and they sign Wright).....does that make the WR group:

Watkins
Hill
Wright
Conley
Robinson
Chesson

Or does Conley start the year on PUP? Or do they try and trade Conley or Robinson?

I think it’s reasonable to assume that Conley starts the year on the PUP.

I don’t know who would trade for Robinson but I think Marcus Kemp has more upside.

Wright, IMO, would be a cheap 1 year fix.

[aturnis]

Dude we knew this wasn’t going to be a 1 year fix. We also knew that this FA class, especially on defense, was complete ass.

Kendall Fuller, Xavier Williams, Eric Berry, Dee Ford, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Anthony Hitchens, David Amerson.

7 players not on the field when this defense fell apart last year. Now add at least 2 more from the draft.Not to mention last years TERRIBLE defense, plagued by injuries to important players, only allowed teams to score 28 or more in 4 of 17 games.

[rabblerouser]

“Our old QB didn’t have the weapons Mahomes got. That’s why he didn’t put up the numbers Pats does.”

I'll say "okay."

[Titty Meat]

I think it’s reasonable to assume that Conley starts the year on the PUP.

I don’t know who would trade for Robinson but I think Marcus Kemp has more upside.

Wright, IMO, would be a cheap 1 year fix.

I would be surprised if Chris starts the year on PUP. He works out at my gym and was doing drills the other day looked great. Didn't even have a boot on at our annual Christmas party.

[RunKC]

I think it’s reasonable to assume that Conley starts the year on the PUP.

I don’t know who would trade for Robinson but I think Marcus Kemp has more upside.

Wright, IMO, would be a cheap 1 year fix.

Found it interesting that almost every WR we met with at the combine was 6’1” or taller. A lot of them 6’2” and 6’5”.

It looks like Conley’s replacement is going to be drafted this year.

[DaneMcCloud]

Found it interesting that almost every WR we met with at the combine was 6’1” or taller. A lot of them 6’2” and 6’5”.

It looks like Conley’s replacement is going to be drafted this year.

They have Chesson and Kemp on the roster, both of whom are 6'3 or above.

[DaneMcCloud]

I would be surprised if Chris starts the year on PUP. He works out at my gym and was doing drills the other day looked great. Didn't even have a boot on at our annual Christmas party.

That's good to hear but until we hear that he's a full participant in minicamps and OTA's, I'll be concerned that he won't be ready to start to the season.

Less than 10 months recovery time for a blown Achilles is damn quick and I wouldn't expect him to be 100%.

[KChiefs1]

Kendall Wright killed our ass in 2014



Yes he did just like Watkins did to us.

[rtmike]

Did we lose any players that signing all these free agents will negate compensatory picks?

Asking for a friend...

[DaneMcCloud]

Did we lose any players that signing all these free agents will negate compensatory picks?

Asking for a friend...

Yep. I wouldn't expect a single Comp Pick in 2019.

The Sammy Watkins deal alone is greater than the loss of Albert Wilson and Zach Fulton.

Add in Hitchens' $45 million dollar deal and Xavier Williams deal (for whatever the $) and there's no possibility of a Comp Pick in 2019.

And Veach probably isn't even done.

[lcarus]

Is this guy under 25, an all-pro and never been injured? If not then hell no.

[FloridaMan88]

Decent stats for Kendall Wright last season as a slot WR:

https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Bolt/Kansas-City-Chiefs-hosting-Kendall-Wright-on-visit-per-report-116549468

Wright (5-10, 185) performed well in a slot role with the Bears last season, catching 59 passes for a team-leading 614 yards and a touchdown. According to Pro Football Focus, Wright ran 290 of his 409 routes out of the slot last season, catching 41 of his 51 targets for 393 yards with one touchdown. His 80.4 catch rate out of the slot was the highest of anyone in the NFL—ahead of the likes of Golden Tate (80.2), Jarvis Landry (78.2) and Allen Hurns (76.9).

[chiefzilla1501]

Impressive stats for Kendall Wright last season as a slot WR:

https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Bolt/Kansas-City-Chiefs-hosting-Kendall-Wright-on-visit-per-report-116549468

And that's in a moronic Marty ball like offense. Imagine what he could do in an offense that opens things up for the slot.

[Titty Meat]

If he signed Wright I wonder if Dorsey would flip us a pick for Conley

[chiefzilla1501]

If he signed Wright I wonder if Dorsey would flip us a pick for Conley

I'd rather have quality depth for free than whatever pick we'd get for an unproven guy coming back from injury. We live in a new world where we're going to throw and attack a lot, and we're going to use our wrs a lot. Even with wright, Conley can be a solid role player.

[DaneMcCloud]

If he signed Wright I wonder if Dorsey would flip us a pick for Conley

Why would the Browns need Conley? They have Corey Coleman, Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry, not to mention Ricardo Louis, who is very similar to Conley.

Plus, why would the Chiefs want to get rid of Conley? He's their best receiver after Hill and Watkins.

[ModSocks]

Conley is cheap right now. No point in trading him. You wouldn't get shit for him anyway. He probably couldn't pass a physical right now so it doesn't even matter. Like others have said, Conley may start the season on the PUP. It's best to just forget about Conley for now.

[Mecca]

I feel like it would be a good signing and honestly I'm not worried about comp picks at all.

[DaneMcCloud]

Conley is cheap right now. No point in trading him. He couldn't pass a physical today anyway.

Well, either can Sherman but he was signed to the 49ers anyway (albeit to a super shitty contract that he negotiated for himself, but signed nonetheless).

But I agree with you in theory. :D

[DaneMcCloud]

I feel like it would be a good signing and honestly I'm not worried about comp picks at all.

The first two signings of Free Agency eliminated any hope of Comp Picks for 2019.

The Chiefs shouldn't be concerned, anyway, since they have the Rams 2nd coming back next year, which they can either use or turn into multiple picks.

[JakeF]

More speed at receiver

Our draft is going to be all defense

[Simply Red]

I see both sides here - I see a little benefit in picking him up - and then part of me is like Pestilence in that - we have about three other guys that are decent, one may be VERY decent. I don't know - I supposed i'm indifferent.

[rtmike]

Yep. I wouldn't expect a single Comp Pick in 2019.

The Sammy Watkins deal alone is greater than the loss of Albert Wilson and Zach Fulton.

Add in Hitchens' $45 million dollar deal and Xavier Williams deal (for whatever the $) and there's no possibility of a Comp Pick in 2019.

And Veach probably isn't even done.

Thanks DM.

You know I thought he might be doing all this with no ***** given regarding comp picks.

Seems like we always get at least one every year. It goes to show Veach doesn’t have his head in the sand like some of the prior GMs.

[Simply Red]

I don't have time right now to read whole thread - How do you feel about it Dane, getting this guy? I'm behind at work - had to do taxes today. :(

[Mecca]

The value of the draft is defense and the value of FA is offense that's how this year has broken.

Most of the D free agents have been massively overpaid other than the safeties. If you get Kendall Wright on the cheap that's way better than signing some D player just cause.

[Mecca]

Thanks DM.

You know I thought he might be doing all this with no ***** given regarding comp picks.

Seems like we always get at least one every year. It goes to show Veach doesn’t have his head in the sand like some of the prior GMs.

Some GM's whole strategy is to let guys walk for extra picks and never be players in FA. Dorsey came from a place that always did that.

[Titty Meat]

Why would the Browns need Conley? They have Corey Coleman, Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry, not to mention Ricardo Louis, who is very similar to Conley.

Plus, why would the Chiefs want to get rid of Conley? He's their best receiver after Hill and Watkins.

4th best if Wright is signed and Robinson is similar and can play special teams.

[JakeF]

I see both sides here - I see a little benefit in picking him up - and then part of me is like Pestilence in that - we have about three other guys that are decent, one may be VERY decent. I don't know - I supposed i'm indifferent.
If they think Conley might start the season on the Pup then Wright definitely serves a purpose. Hill,Watkins,Kelce,Wright is hella speed.

Bigger Watkins and Kelce lineup inside, while our blazers Hill and Wright line up on the outside. All that speed forces the defense to keep both safeties deep and opens up the running game for Hunt/Ware.

[DaneMcCloud]

Some GM's whole strategy is to let guys walk for extra picks and never be players in FA. Dorsey came from a place that always did that.

And that guy was finally fired and replaced with a guy like Veach.

[Simply Red]

suppose they're keeping Dat for PR?

[Mecca]

suppose they're keeping Dat for PR?

Probably, they don't seem to want Hill returning which I understand.

[DaneMcCloud]

I don't have time right now to read whole thread - How do you feel about it Dane, getting this guy? I'm behind at work - had to do taxes today. :(

To be completely 100% honest, I have no idea, as I haven't seen him play very much.

I watched a little of the Steelers-Bears last year (the Bears won) but I don't recall him making any catches, which was my only exposure to the Bears last season. (I just checked and he had 0 targets and 0 receptions against the Steelers).

He had 2 catches for 19 yards and 0 TD's against the Chiefs in 2016 (Chiefs loss) but I don't recall him being a factor.

At this point, he seems like Conley/Robinson/Chesson/Kemp insurance and not part of a long term plan but until we see the details (if he's signed, that is), that could be very different.

I guess at this point I'd say "Indifferent" but if Veach feels like he's can be productive in this system, I'm all for it, but I don't expect Ty Hill or Sammy Watkins-like production.

[Red Dawg]

Not sure I see what we need Wright for but depth. There's only one football. Hunt, Kelce, Hill and Watkins need it first.

[JakeF]

suppose they're keeping Dat for PR?
It looks like Dat is going to do nothing but returns this year. I'm ok with that.

Wright is a way better receiver than Dat every will be.

[Simply Red]

Probably, they don't seem to want Hill returning which I understand.

To be completely 100% honest, I have no idea, as I haven't seen him play very much.

I watched a little of the Steelers-Bears last year (the Bears won) but I don't recall him making any catches, which was my only exposure to the Bears last season. (I just checked and he had 0 targets and 0 receptions against the Steelers).

He had 2 catches for 19 yards and 0 TD's against the Chiefs in 2016 (Chiefs loss) but I don't recall him being a factor.

At this point, he seems like Conley/Robinson/Chesson/Kemp insurance and not part of a long term plan but until we see the details (if he's signed, that is), that could be very different.

I guess at this point I'd say "Indifferent" but if Veach feels like he's can be productive in this system, I'm all for it, but I don't expect Ty Hill or Sammy Watkins-like production.


Thanks guys - yeah I figured as much.

[Mecca]

Wright would pretty much be in a perfect spot here. There'd be so many weapons he'd likely be always one on one and he is able to beat slot coverage in that spot pretty consistently.

Him and Kelce would likely be the chain movers.

[JakeF]

Not sure I see what we need Wright for but depth. There's only one football. Hunt, Kelce, Hill and Watkins need it first.That much speed on the field pushes the safeties back, something we haven't been able to do since 2007 with Kennison,Bowe,Gonzalez etc.

[rabblerouser]

Can he play D?


Come on we need help the defense.

If Troy Brown can, so can Kendall.

[DaneMcCloud]

That much speed on the field pushes the safeties back, something we haven't been able to do since 2007 with Kennison,Bowe,Gonzalez etc.

Eddie Kennison had 13 receptions for 101 yards and 0 TD's in 2017.

[chiefzilla1501]

Not sure I see what we need Wright for but depth. There's only one football. Hunt, Kelce, Hill and Watkins need it first.

We still need an underneath guy especially considering how much we can go vertical. Air raid offenses also feature lots of 4 wr sets, crossers, jet sweeps, and receiving options sprinting out of the backfield. Wright checks all those boxes. Keep in mind that were not talking about splitting up 3500 yards anymore. These moves show that Reid is looking to push 5000 and there should be plenty to go around.

[Mecca]

You know the D stuff is funny and all but it's pretty obvious this team is about to draft almost all D players, aside from likely an OL and a QB maybe a RB.

[Mecca]

We still need an underneath guy especially considering how much we can go vertical. Air raid offenses also feature lots of 4 wr sets, crossers, jet sweeps, and receiving options sprinting out of the backfield. Wright checks all those boxes. Keep in mind that were not talking about splitting up 3500 yards anymore. These moves show that Reid is looking to push 5000 and there should be plenty to go around.

Well considering he went to Baylor you'd think it'd be really easy for him to adapt to that style.

[Jerok]

Eddie Kennison had 13 receptions for 101 yards and 0 TD's in 2017.

Wow, was he the oldest WR to ever play the game?

[JakeF]

You know the D stuff is funny and all but it's pretty obvious this team is about to draft almost all D players, aside from likely an OL and a QB maybe a RB.
Good call, I agree. All Defense unless you see a depth guy for the Offensive line. It seems like a viable plan to me.

[saphojunkie]

Eddie Kennison had 13 receptions for 101 yards and 0 TD's in 2017.

Damn, that dude has had a long career!

[Dante84]

Eddie Kennison had 13 receptions for 101 yards and 0 TD's in 2017.

Backyard family game at Thanksgiving?

[saphojunkie]

Personally, I think offense is better addressed in free agency and defense in the draft. I have no evidence to back that up, and I am too lazy to do it.

[DaneMcCloud]

Backyard family game at Thanksgiving?

Wow, was he the oldest WR to ever play the game?

Damn, that dude has had a long career!

Bastards!

LMAO

[Iowanian]

I swear I'm seeing people suggest nothing has been done on the defense to improve it....and so far they've brought in 2 corners, an ILB and NT before the draft.....

[Shoes]

I don't have time right now to read whole thread - How do you feel about it Dane, getting this guy? I'm behind at work - had to do taxes today. :(

To be completely 100% honest, I have no idea, as I haven't seen him play very much.

I watched a little of the Steelers-Bears last year (the Bears won) but I don't recall him making any catches, which was my only exposure to the Bears last season. (I just checked and he had 0 targets and 0 receptions against the Steelers).

He had 2 catches for 19 yards and 0 TD's against the Chiefs in 2016 (Chiefs loss) but I don't recall him being a factor.

At this point, he seems like Conley/Robinson/Chesson/Kemp insurance and not part of a long term plan but until we see the details (if he's signed, that is), that could be very different.

I guess at this point I'd say "Indifferent" but if Veach feels like he's can be productive in this system, I'm all for it, but I don't expect Ty Hill or Sammy Watkins-like production.

If Kendall Wright signs with the Chiefs I believe he has the inside track to the Chiefs slot receiver position. The difference between Wright and Conley/Robinson/Chesson/Kemp is that none of the receivers on the Chiefs roster have any considerable experience at the slot position. Wright also adds some flexibility as he's been used outside as well but I think his strength is from the slot position.

Since 2012 Wright has lead his team in targets (amongst receivers) in 4/6 years. If he signs with the Chiefs it is because he will be assuming a much lesser role, but will benefit from much easier matchups.

[Jerok]

I would have assumed Wright would need a bit more money than we have currently to sign, Albert Wilson got 3 for 24 after all and apart from one game with Mahomes, Wright has been better than Wilson.

[Best22]

Everyone says we have a "crowded" receiver room. We do; Crowded with average to below average players.

People look at Kendall Wright's numbers (59 Receptions, 614 yards, 1 touchdown). People don't realize he was the number 1 receiver for Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky last year. He was being covered by the other teams best corners.

Put him in KC, with a better coaching staff and much more talent, where he'd be the 5th most feared weapon on offense (behind Watkins, Hill, Kelce, and Hunt) and a quarterback willing to get it to him, KC would be a great fit for this experienced talented receiver.

Wright is a good route runner and has solid hands. If the price is right, do it, Veach

[ModSocks]

I swear I'm seeing people suggest nothing has been done on the defense to improve it....and so far they've brought in 2 corners, an ILB and NT before the draft.....

Simply bringing in players doesn't equate to improvement. The only clear cut upgrade is Hitchens. But that's ok.

A good draft will yield 1-2 starters. There's no guarantee it'll be a good draft though and we're missing a 1st round pick.

This defense will take time to rebuild. 2-3 Season most likely, which is why they're strengthening their current strength: They'll lean on that offense while the D goes through its youth movement.

[Messier]

Simply bringing in players doesn't equate to improvement. The only clear cut upgrade is Hitchens. But that's ok.

A good draft will yield 1-2 starters. There's no guarantee it'll be a good draft though and we're missing a 1st round pick.

This defense will take time to rebuild. 2-3 Season most likely, which is why they're strengthening their current strength: They'll lean on that offense while the D goes through its youth movement.

I think Williams will be better than Logan.

[JakeF]

Everyone says we have a "crowded" receiver room. We do; Crowded with average to below average players.

People look at Kendall Wright's numbers (59 Receptions, 614 yards, 1 touchdown). People don't realize he was the number 1 receiver for Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky last year. He was being covered by the other teams best corners.

Put him in KC, with a better coaching staff and much more talent, where he'd be the 5th most feared weapon on offense (behind Watkins, Hill, Kelce, and Hunt) and a quarterback willing to get it to him, KC would be a great fit for this experienced talented receiver.

Wright is a good route runner and has solid hands. If the price is right, do it, Veach
We've skimped at the wr position for years. If we are really going to try to outscore people then we can't have an average wide receiver group.

Hill,Watson,Wright will be the best starters we've had in a long,long time.
Chesson,Conley and Robinson compete for backup spots
Dieter,Kemp and Thomas compete for special team spots

Not only will we have great starters but we will be able to withstand an injury or two. Considering Watson injury potential that's a good thing.

Add Kelce and Watson and we potentially have an elite passing game as long as our Offensive can play well and stay healthy.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I think veach is building depth, we're all gloating about our starting cast of Hunt,Hill,Kelce,Watkins. But reality is that somebodys gonna get hurt.

[saphojunkie]

Simply bringing in players doesn't equate to improvement. The only clear cut upgrade is Hitchens. But that's ok.

A good draft will yield 1-2 starters. There's no guarantee it'll be a good draft though and we're missing a 1st round pick.

This defense will take time to rebuild. 2-3 Season most likely, which is why they're strengthening their current strength: They'll lean on that offense while the D goes through its youth movement.

Kendall Fuller is a huge upgrade over Peters...

In the run game.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Kendall Fuller is a huge upgrade over Peters...

In the run game.

Just Peters being gone is a Huge upgrade in the run game.

[Chief Pagan]

Isn't this guy a broke-dick? I had him on my FF team a few years back. Seemed like game after game of nothing, then he'd break out and score 25 points while sitting on my bench.

And we are all expecting you to sacrifice for the team.

If he signs with KC, I fully expect you to pick him up in your FF and keep him buried deep on the bench.

:Poke:

[Kiimo]

Well Mahomes won't have much excuse. There is going to be at least one wide open guy on like every play. Get through those progressions quickly!

We all said that was his most important thing and he seems like he's a natural. No need to leave the pocket early. Bombs away!

[SuperBowl4]

Can he play D?


Come on we need help the defense.Would have loved to seen Poe come back. But he signed a three year deal with the Panthers

[Bowser]

It's almost 7pm Central and no signing. Hopefully they're just too busy throwing some Arthur Bryant's down his gullet then off to Bazookas to announce he's signed.

[Titty Meat]

It's almost 7pm Central and no signing. Hopefully they're just too busy throwing some Arthur Bryant's down his gullet then off to Bazookas to announce he's signed.

Wow that won't do it. I'd go Q39 then drive out to The Outhouse where you can touch the titties and bring a bottle of Hennesy

[UChieffyBugger]

It's almost 7pm Central and no signing. Hopefully they're just too busy throwing some Arthur Bryant's down his gullet then off to Bazookas to announce he's signed.

They met with Williams a few days ago (Monday?) and only signed him today, so I wouldn't be too concerned if Wright doesn't sign tonight. If Wright is prepared to take a fair price then It should be an easy deal to make.

[Bowser]

Wow that won't do it. I'd go Q39 then drive out to The Outhouse where you can touch the titties and bring a bottle of Hennesy

Good call on Q39. Not sure I'd go to the Outhouse unless I was looking to get a staph infection in places nobody needs one.

[HemiEd]

We're leaving no doubt who will have the best offense next season my friend :D . Reek one side, Watkins another, Wright In the slot with Kelce hanging around too!!!..LOL good luck NFL ROFL

Don't forget "rocket arm with no fear" is going to be distributing the ball.

[HemiEd]

The Chiefs re-signed, gave a new contract to DAT. He's not going anywhere.
You shut your mouth! What?

[DaneMcCloud]

You shut your mouth! What?

1 year, $1.5 million dollars, $90k signing bonus

[HemiEd]

Our Defense will be tired.
Offense will be scoring quickly.

Oh noze, not another circus offense!/herm

[HemiEd]

1 year, $1.5 million dollars, $90k signing bonus

well shit. Guess that is pretty cheap but glad I didn't know already, thanks.

Guess that rare play where his relevant is worth 1.5 million.

[Chiefshrink]

I think Williams will be better than Logan.

Let's hope !!:rolleyes:

[O.city]

The outhouse is fun. Ride the boobie bus out there

[TribalElder]

best defense is a good offense

[nychief]

I’ve heard of him. That means we must want him.

[KChiefs1]

best defense is a good offense



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[Chiefs=Champions]

If we incorporate more air raid concepts, we'll see a lot more shallow crossers and mesh routes, lots of good opportunity for sweep options, and when going vertical it's not bad to have a guy who can sprint into a route out of the backfield in ways hunt can't. Wright would be a fun gadget for a lot of these things.

This is a good point. Id expect the chiefs to run more mesh routes with triangular stresses to counter zones - which has obviously been a problem for the chiefs.

[KChiefs1]

Has he signed yet?

[UChieffyBugger]

Has he signed yet?

Might not mean anything, but just saw THIS (https://twitter.com/CScruggs_/status/977051301317136385) on twitter.


‏@CScruggs_

Kendall wright just followed sammy watkins and Eric berry on twitter.. don’t read too much into it tho


The fact that he met with the organization yesterday, and has started following potential teammates today, just might be a good sign that an agreement may have been reached :D .

[Couch-Potato]

Might not mean anything, but just saw THIS (https://twitter.com/CScruggs_/status/977051301317136385) on twitter.




The fact that he met with the organization yesterday, and has started following potential teammates today, just might be a good sign that an agreement may have been reached :D .



Awesome!

[DaNewGuy]

We got Kemp, he's gonna breakout this year

[FloridaMan88]

Kendall Wright, statistically was one of the better slot WR's in the NFL last season (despite playing in a Chicago Bears offense with a rookie QB and limited weapons in the passing game).

Get it done Veach.

[Simply Red]

Kendall Wright, statistically was one of the better slot WR's in the NFL last season (despite playing in a Chicago Bears offense with a rookie QB and limited weapons in the passing game).

Get it done Veach.

Good to hear - I'm excited for this season.

[chiefzilla1501]

Might not mean anything, but just saw THIS (https://twitter.com/CScruggs_/status/977051301317136385) on twitter.




The fact that he met with the organization yesterday, and has started following potential teammates today, just might be a good sign that an agreement may have been reached :D .

Wright was vocal about the bears not passing enough. Watkins complained about not getting touches. I think what we are acknowledging for these guys to be eager to play in kc is that Reid and mahomes have promised to air it out. We are going to throw. A lot. And I'm guessing a lot of touches to go around

[Best22]

Wright was vocal about the bears not passing enough. Watkins complained about not getting touches. I think what we are acknowledging for these guys to be eager to play in kc is that Reid and mahomes have promised to air it out. We are going to throw. A lot. And I'm guessing a lot of touches to go around

Yeah. Chicago didn't throw the ball much at all

It was football 1973

[RunKC]

Albert Wilson-$8 million
Kendall Wright-$2 million (maybe less)

Would be a great move to replace Wilson with no loss of talent. Really hope Veach gets this done.

[Simply Red]

Albert Wilson-$8 million
Kendall Wright-$2 million (maybe less)

Would be a great move to replace Wilson with no loss of talent. Really hope Veach gets this done.

seems to be taking a long time. Not sure if that's a good sign or bad.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Albert Wilson-$8 million
Kendall Wright-$2 million (maybe less)

Would be a great move to replace Wilson with no loss of talent. Really hope Veach gets this done.

And Mahomes will make him look just as good for a fraction of the cost. Love it

[FloridaMan88]

Albert Wilson-$8 million
Kendall Wright-$2 million (maybe less)

Would be a great move to replace Wilson with no loss of talent. Really hope Veach gets this done.

Kendall Wright would be a massive upgrade over Alligator Arms Albert Wilson.

[Mecca]

If there really are going to be a ton of air raid concepts on offense this year then the signing makes sense as he'd see a lot of playing time. Might be looking at a 1 year deal where he sees it as a chance to catch 80+ balls for a lot of yards as everyone forgets about him.

[Shoes]

If there really are going to be a ton of air raid concepts on offense this year then the signing makes sense as he'd see a lot of playing time. Might be looking at a 1 year deal where he sees it as a chance to catch 80+ balls for a lot of yards as everyone forgets about him.

I don't see any chance that he gets 80+ catches as Kendall would be be the 4th-5th targeted guy in the Chiefs offense?

Kelce
Hill/Watkins
Hunt/Wright

I'm gonna use the Patriots stats from last season as an example (most completions last year in NFL):

Gronk 69 catches (classic Gronk) on 106 targets
Cooks 65 catches on 115 targets
Amendola 61 catches on 86 targets
White 56 catches on 72 targets
Hogan 34 catches on 59 targets

I think if Kendall signs with the Chiefs it's for two reasons:
1. He wants to be on a offense with other weapons around him, I think more often than not Kendall has been on teams with not many other receiving threats (Titans/Bears).
2. He wants to be on a winning team- 6 years into his career he has had a winning record once (9-7 missed playoffs in 2016).

[Mecca]

He could conceivably see a lot of catches as the chain mover because if they're constantly showing 4 and 5 wides he's going to have a matchup he can win pretty much every time.

[Shoes]

He could conceivably see a lot of catches as the chain mover because if they're constantly showing 4 and 5 wides he's going to have a matchup he can win pretty much every time.

I agree the fit is perfect- I don't think Kendall Wright in his career has ever been the beneficiary of receiving the lesser matchups but 80+ catches is never going to happen (only 15 players last year had 80+ receptions).

If he repeated his numbers from last year that would be a huge win (59 catches for 614 yards).

[Chief Northman]

If he agrees to a one year deal, Wright can garner 45-55 catches easily assuming he is healthy, put up some nice numbers, and profit down the line with one more multi-year contract before he turns 30. Seems like a good situation both for him and the Chiefs.

[Halfcan]

He could conceivably see a lot of catches as the chain mover because if they're constantly showing 4 and 5 wides he's going to have a matchup he can win pretty much every time.

I am a bit surprised they are going after Wright and not planning on using Chesson to take Wilson's spot. As late as November- the Chiefs were still high on him according to this article. It even states that he can play any position.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article184438643.html

“He does what we ask him really well, and that’s understand what the offense is asking you to do on each and every play,” Lewis said. “He’s versatile enough to play all the positions we ask him, and he’s a physical presence when he gets out there. I’m excited to continue to see him out there.”

Chiefs brass loved Chesson’s size (6 feet 3, 203 pounds), jump-ball skills and athleticism; he was one of the best-tested at his position.

Chesson would create a lot of matchup problems in the slot with his size.

What do you think?

[chiefzilla1501]

I don't see any chance that he gets 80+ catches as Kendall would be be the 4th-5th targeted guy in the Chiefs offense?

Kelce
Hill/Watkins
Hunt/Wright

I'm gonna use the Patriots stats from last season as an example (most completions last year in NFL):

Gronk 69 catches (classic Gronk) on 106 targets
Cooks 65 catches on 115 targets
Amendola 61 catches on 86 targets
White 56 catches on 72 targets
Hogan 34 catches on 59 targets

I think if Kendall signs with the Chiefs it's for two reasons:
1. He wants to be on a offense with other weapons around him, I think more often than not Kendall has been on teams with not many other receiving threats (Titans/Bears).
2. He wants to be on a winning team- 6 years into his career he has had a winning record once (9-7 missed playoffs in 2016).

That and I can imagine he wants a qb who will get him the ball. Chicago wouldn't pass the ball. Marriota isn't a good QB and he stares down his primary options. But a vertical offense that opens up the underneath... I don't think he cares about being an 80 catch receiver. But if he can be a good underneath option, and I think he will be... If Albert Wilson can make $8m, he can make much more next contract

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I hope we can add Wright and Watson soon.

Our offense will have that depth that PHI had last year after they went out and added piece after piece through FA and the draft.

[ChiefAshhole1056]

I am a bit surprised they are going after Wright and not planning on using Chesson to take Wilson's spot. As late as November- the Chiefs were still high on him according to this article. It even states that he can play any position.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article184438643.html

“He does what we ask him really well, and that’s understand what the offense is asking you to do on each and every play,” Lewis said. “He’s versatile enough to play all the positions we ask him, and he’s a physical presence when he gets out there. I’m excited to continue to see him out there.”

Chiefs brass loved Chesson’s size (6 feet 3, 203 pounds), jump-ball skills and athleticism; he was one of the best-tested at his position.

Chesson would create a lot of matchup problems in the slot with his size.

What do you think?

Sounds like Conley's replacement. If Andy is going full Air-Raid, which I believe is happening, the team is likely going to need 5-6 WRs.

Hill
Watkins
Wright
Chesson
Robinson/Conley (may be on PUP)
DAT (mostly ST)

[RunKC]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

[Chief Northman]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

They badly need to address LG/C. Witzmann is an easy cut with zero dead money. Morse has to prove he can hold up for a season and his play was average at best last season. A fatty will be taken with one of the first three picks IMO.

[Halfcan]

Sounds like Conley's replacement. If Andy is going full Air-Raid, which I believe is happening, the team is likely going to need 5-6 WRs.

Hill
Watkins
Wright
Chesson
Robinson/Conley (may be on PUP)
DAT (mostly ST)

Add in Kelce and Hunt- that is a lot of weapons. :drool: The Chiefs have never been this loaded with talent on Offense.

If you read that article is talks about Alex not wanting to throw to rookies or a receiver not on his FaceBook friends list- because it might cost him some stats. Unlike Alex, I think Mahomes will throw to whoever is open and trust them to make the catch.

I think Mahomes might break 10,000 passing yards in a season. :)

[Halfcan]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

:hmmm: That is a great question. I am not sure you can stop it? I think the odds are- someone will beat their man every single play- our skill players are too fast and elusive. The O line just needs to give Mahomes time to go through his progressions. Unlike Alex- he is not a 1 read QB, Mahomes does not give up on plays.

We are going to flat out wear defenses down chasing us around all day with a heavy dose of Hunt pounding it inside. Pretty sure we won't see teams stacking the box against Hunt this year. Pick your poison- do want Hunt to average 6 yards a carry or risk getting burned deep?

[Kiimo]

I wonder what the delay is? Veach and Wright must be watching March Madness.

[Hoover]

Its called Veach gave him the number he is willing to pay, and said let us know. Feel free to shop around. We want ya.

[Easy 6]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

Man alive, I just cant wait to see whats in store...

[Simply Red]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

oh we DID sign Wright, finally?

[Easy 6]

oh we DID sign Wright, finally?

Not a done deal afaik, but what he describes there is still achievable even without Wright

[Simply Red]

Not a done deal afaik, but what he describes there is still achievable even without Wright

so nuthooks then, got it.

[Simply Red]

they have to start posting more responsibly.

[saphojunkie]

They badly need to address LG/C. Witzmann is an easy cut with zero dead money. Morse has to prove he can hold up for a season and his play was average at best last season. A fatty will be taken with one of the first three picks IMO.

I heard on the radio they were looking at signing a center earlier this week? I think they would move Morse to LG in that case and draft for depth.

[Pennywise]

Pittsburgh, TX in the house.

[Bewbies]

We saw a preview in Denver of the offense Andy will run next year. He’s going to go full air raid and have 4 to 5 receivers on the field spreading the entire defense out.

I like it. Rarely do teams have 3 good corners, no less 4 or 5.

Kelce, Watkins, Hill and Wright with Hunt in the backfield. How the hell do you stop that?

How do you stop it?

You thank your lucky stars John Elway is your GM and sleep well knowing he's drafting stud after stud after stud on defense and getting ballers on discount in free agency.

[Simply Red]

Pittsburgh, TX in the house.

tha fuck?

How do you stop it?

You thank your lucky stars John Elway is your GM and sleep well knowing he's drafting stud after stud after stud on defense and getting ballers on discount in free agency.

tha fuck?

[In58men]

tha ****?



tha ****?

tha fuck?

[Simply Red]

tha ****?

I agree!

[Simply Red]

Pittsburgh, TX in the house.

:clap:

Rep heard - thanks for the explanation, sweet of you to be certain I was 'in the clear' on your original post. Very nice.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Bewbies is a donco turd?

[Bewbies]

Bewbies is a donco turd?

You either can't speak sarcasm or have no idea what a shitty ass GM does. You loved Pioli didn't you?

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[FloridaMan88]

How do you stop it?

You thank your lucky stars John Elway is your GM and sleep well knowing he's drafting stud after stud after stud on defense and getting ballers on discount in free agency.

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[Simply Red]

You either can't speak sarcasm or have no idea what a shitty ass GM does. You loved Pioli didn't you?



Thank you for clarifying - you seem nice.

[Bewbies]

Thank you for clarifying - you seem nice.

I am.

[JakeF]

Kendall Wright would be a massive upgrade over Alligator Arms Albert Wilson.I think so too.

You seem nice?


Have no idea if that was proper usage.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Source: the Vikings hosted former Bears and Titans WR Kendall Wright on a free agent visit.

[displacedinMN]

Source: the Vikings hosted former Bears and Titans WR Kendall Wright on a free agent visit.

mpls star

Receiver Kendall Wright visits Vikings on his free-agency tour
With the departure of Jarius Wright to Carolina, the Vikings got a visit from former Bears receiver Kendall Wright.

As the Vikings draw closer to April 16, when they can officially welcome Kirk Cousins into their new practice facility for the start of offseason workouts, they continue to explore the possibility of putting more talent around their new quarterback.

According to an NFL source, the team is hosting former Bears and Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright on a free agent visit. Wright, who caught 59 passes for 614 yards a year ago, would provide the Vikings another complement to Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

The 5-10 Wright played mostly slot receiver in Chicago, starting four of the team’s 16 games a year ago. His best season came in 2013 with Tennessee, when he caught 94 passes for 1,079 yards in his second year in the NFL.

Wright, 28, visited the Chiefs last week. If he were to sign with the Vikings, he’d help fill the opening in the team’s offense created when the Vikings decided to release Jarius Wright earlier this month.

The Vikings continue to hope for growth from third-year receiver Laquon Treadwell, who caught 20 passes a year ago and started seven games after his one-catch rookie season in 2016. Treadwell, though, has worked mostly as an outside receiver, whereas Wright could play the slot in packages where the Vikings want to keep both Thielen and Diggs on the outside.

Tennessee selected Wright with the 20th overall pick in the 2012 draft, after he led the Big 12 with 1,663 receiving yards as Robert Griffin III’s top target at Baylor.

The Vikings announced on Thursday they’d officially re-signed punt returner Marcus Sherels for a ninth season with the team. They also added a linebacker to their roster who could help on special teams and provide depth at the position.

Reshard Cliett, a sixth-round pick of the Texans in 2015 who’s spent time with six teams over the past three seasons, signed with the Vikings. The University of South Florida product could give the Vikings another option at weak-side linebacker, after backup Emmanuel Lamur left for the Raiders.

--The biggest thing the vikings have is their new training facility.
http://www.vikings.com/news/tco-performance-center/

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Looks like KC isn't getting him...

[Rausch]

Looks like KC isn't getting him...

I'm ok with that...

[KChiefs1]

Looks like KC isn't getting him...



I’m assuming they decided to pass on him.

[tmax63]

Hill, Watkins, Kelce versus Diggs, Thielen. I'd bet he's thinking he'd get more targets/touches in Minnesota than in KC and they're both good teams right now. If offers are close then I'd bet he goes there to be #2 or #3 than KC's #4.

[BossChief]

I’m sure KC had the same stance with Wright as they did with Watson.

We like you a lot, but we would rather fill the role with a draft pick. Here’s what we’re willing to pay now (vet min) otherwise keep your phone on after the draft if you haven’t found work yet. Let’s see where the markets at at that point.

[BossChief]

I wouldn’t be shocked if they draft Keke to play slot/4th wr

[Simply Red]

Looks like KC isn't getting him...

Good job Veach!

[Simply Red]

JK of course - I don't give a shit

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Vikings are signing WR Kendall Wright, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Had 59 catches for the Bears last year, now heads to their NFC North rival as a target for Kirk Cousins.

[Pitt Gorilla]

We need a guy in that role. I don't think DAT is dat guy.

[Easy 6]

Gah football news/talk is sooo slow right now, 27 days is gonna seem like a damn year...

[MahiMike]

Gah football news/talk is sooo slow right now, 27 days is gonna seem like a damn year...

Not really. This is the first time I've not been too excited about the draft. We already have our Christmas present from last year.

[Easy 6]

Not really. This is the first time I've not been too excited about the draft. We already have our Christmas present from last year.

Thats a good way to look at it, but I'm still anxious about the spots we have that need upgraded and wondering just how aggressive Veach is gonna be in going about fixing that...

Corner is pathetically, perilously thin
DL needs quality depth and a push/possible replacement for Bailey
FS needs a better starter
O line needs help, as evidenced by Veach apparently shopping around for centers

[BossChief]

With the depth of the CB class, somebody is gonna get a CB or 2 with better quality than they expected from the draft. I bet that leads to a couple starters hitting FA after the draft...maybe a couple good ones are available vie trade that interest Veach, too.

Same goes for safeties.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vikings</a> are expected to release WR Kendall Wright, source said. They signed him in March as an option in the slot, but Laquon Treadwell’s strong preseason allowed Adam Thielen to move inside more. Odd man out.</p>&mdash; Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1035962223292829696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[chiefzilla1501]

Kendall wright would be terrific for this offense. We still don't have a true replacement for Albert wilson. Sign Wright, cut DAT. We have plenty of receivers better than Wilson, don't get me wrong. But I want someone other than tyreek to run the jet sweeps and sprint routes.

[Bowser]

Kendall wright would be terrific for this offense. We still don't have a true replacement for Albert wilson. Sign Wright, cut DAT. We have plenty of receivers better than Wilson, don't get me wrong. But I want someone other than tyreek to run the jet sweeps and sprint routes.

I would take Kendall Wright over DAT on this team in a heartbeat.

[-King-]

Does he play special teams? If not, what's the advantage in signing him over DAT? The only way they would get more than a couple snaps on offense per game is if at least 2 WRs get injured. So I'd rather have the one with special teams value.
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[Bump]

would be good, we are going to have to score a ton of points to win games this year and there isn't going to be any game changers on defense that we'll be able to get.

[chiefzilla1501]

Does he play special teams? If not, what's the advantage in signing him over DAT? The only way they would get more than a couple snaps on offense per game is if at least 2 WRs get injured. So I'd rather have the one with special teams value.
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DAT is the only guy on our roster currently who can play the Albert wilson role. Kendall wright is miles better. I've seen nothing from DAT that makes me think he can play receiver. With our vertical offense, we have tons of great opportunities for short sprint routes and underneath stuff. Wright fills that void nicely.

[JakeF]

DAT is the only guy on our roster currently who can play the Albert wilson role. Kendall wright is miles better. I've seen nothing from DAT that makes me think he can play receiver. With our vertical offense, we have tons of great opportunities for short sprint routes and underneath stuff. Wright fills that void nicely.
Thomas is Reid's buddy, not going to happen.