Originally Posted by BossChief (Post 14781049)

That was to be expected if you knew what we have with Darwin.

The kid played 2 years at junior college and only 1 year at Utah state (9 starts)...he’s obviously going to make some mistakes. But.....He was drafted as a project that has a really high upside. His contact balance is outstanding and he has very good vision, wiggle, acceleration, will and has reliable hands.

Deland McCullough LOVES the kid and will put in a lot of work with him this offseason. I completely expect him to be ready to handle a larger role going forward. We have two of the absolute best RB coaches in the game on staff, so I think it’s fair to expect them to develop the kid into his potential.

The kid is legit exciting to watch run the ball and I’m looking forward to how he impacts the offense once he earns more responsibilities.

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE! (Post 14781021)

Yea groomed to not being able to pass block or turn around and catch the ball

Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic (Post 14781079)

I have honestly never seen a rookie offensive skill position player be as clueless as Thompson so far into the season. He can't recognize or pick up a blitz, or even a stunt in pass-pro, can't identify the need to run a hot route, runs routes without looking for the ball (I assume because he doesn't think it's coming his way) and didn't even know you could advance a fumbled kick-off.

He needs to make a huge leap in year two, or he may not be a member of the Chiefs for very long. Reid wants offensive toys that work when it comes to the RB position, because it's a position that can't afford to be just a special teams player.

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Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE! (Post 14780818)

Not with our first round pick. Later rounds maybe. Jonathan Taylor sounds really nice but we have more pressing needs like a ILB to replace Ragland

Originally Posted by BossChief (Post 14781017)

Thompson is already being groomed.

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare (Post 14781263)

Groomed? This isn't the QB position, if you have any ability whatsoever the guy would be producing at least game 7 or 9.


With Darwin he's dumber than dogshit, and too small for pass protection.

Jonathan Taylor,JK Dobbins, or DeAndre Swift will be targeted players

Originally Posted by DRM08 (Post 14781294)

What round are those guys expected to be drafted?