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Fat Elvis 04-28-2012 10:39 AM

Looks like the Chiefs took another flyer on a Wes Welker type guy
 
Devon Wylie

Overview
Wylie is an undersized receiver from Fresno State who was actually never a full-time starter during his time there. He has battled injuries throughout his career, and this has greatly hampered his productivity but also has made him a hidden gem of a prospect who has fourth-round value based off his ability to contribute as a starter immediately in the return game. He is a burner whose 40-yard dash time will greatly help and support his grade despite limited playing time at a Western Athletic Conference school.

Analysis
Strengths
Wylie is highly effective as a returner, as he is very decisive and has the speed to make one cut and get upfield to take it the distance. As a receiver, he is very quick off the ball and gets into his route immediately. He understands how to use his quick feet to get off the line without cornerbacks pushing him off his route. He is a good route runner who can get open thanks to his acceleration and ability to break on a dime. He is a consummate deep threat and could be effective running quick screens and getting yards after the catch at the next level.

Weaknesses
Wylie is an undersized receiver who has been limited by injuries throughout his career. Teams will be turned off by his durability and inability to consistently see the field at Fresno State.

Bowser 04-28-2012 10:41 AM

So we got a guy who is small and constatnly injured. Fantastic.

DJ's left nut 04-28-2012 10:42 AM

Sounds like yet another indictment on the McCluster pick to me.

The 4th round is where you get guys like this - not the 2nd.

Oh well - at least Pioli appears to have learned something in this draft. Baby steps, I guess.

Bowser 04-28-2012 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 8577316)
Sounds like yet another indictment on the McCluster pick to me.

The 4th round is where you get guys like this - not the 2nd.

Oh well - at least Pioli appears to have learned something in this draft. Baby steps, I guess.

I wonder if McCluster will even make it out of training camp if this guy pans out?

DeezNutz 04-28-2012 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 8577348)
I wonder if McCluster will even make it out of training camp if this guy pans out?

DMC is our midget RB. This guy is our new midget WR.

Bowser 04-28-2012 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 8577354)
DMC is our midget RB. This guy is our new midget WR.

Maybe they can be roommates, and take turns getting piggy back rides to the field by the other guys during training camp!

Hammock Parties 04-28-2012 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 8577348)
I wonder if McCluster will even make it out of training camp if this guy pans out?

For my money, we can do a lot better at RB3 than McCluster.

I think he's on the bubble and will be fighting for a job.

Reaper16 04-28-2012 11:55 AM

Was it Hamas who said that the McCluster pick was the worst in franchise history, given available players and team needs?

blsilks 04-28-2012 11:56 AM

If he were black would he still be a Wes Welker type?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis (Post 8577294)
Devon Wylie

Overview
Wylie is an undersized receiver from Fresno State who was actually never a full-time starter during his time there. He has battled injuries throughout his career, and this has greatly hampered his productivity but also has made him a hidden gem of a prospect who has fourth-round value based off his ability to contribute as a starter immediately in the return game. He is a burner whose 40-yard dash time will greatly help and support his grade despite limited playing time at a Western Athletic Conference school.

Analysis
Strengths
Wylie is highly effective as a returner, as he is very decisive and has the speed to make one cut and get upfield to take it the distance. As a receiver, he is very quick off the ball and gets into his route immediately. He understands how to use his quick feet to get off the line without cornerbacks pushing him off his route. He is a good route runner who can get open thanks to his acceleration and ability to break on a dime. He is a consummate deep threat and could be effective running quick screens and getting yards after the catch at the next level.

Weaknesses
Wylie is an undersized receiver who has been limited by injuries throughout his career. Teams will be turned off by his durability and inability to consistently see the field at Fresno State.


Hammock Parties 04-28-2012 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16 (Post 8577638)
Was it Hamas who said that the McCluster pick was the worst in franchise history, given available players and team needs?

I think he said it was the worst height/weight/speed pick of all time or something.

McCluster is very small and not that fast.

Titty Meat 04-28-2012 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper16 (Post 8577638)
Was it Hamas who said that the McCluster pick was the worst in franchise history, given available players and team needs?

To be fair he hasn't been here for the Dontari Poe pick.

BigChiefFan 04-28-2012 12:15 PM

Could have taken alot better receivers yesterday. I'm not liking our picks on the 2nd and third days.

Jawshco 04-28-2012 12:25 PM

As a Fresno area guy, I watch all their games and I'm not excited by this pick. Wylie is a little dude who is okay as a College returner, but I don't see him being anywhere as good as McCluster. He has good hands, but not the speed or size to do much in the NFL. If ever stays healthy he'll be an occassional player to use on outlet passes because he can catch and pick up a couple yards with quickness, but doesn't have the elusiveness to take snaps away from McCluster.

WhiteWhale 04-28-2012 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jawshco (Post 8577800)
As a Fresno area guy, I watch all their games and I'm not excited by this pick. Wylie is a little dude who is okay as a College returner, but I don't see him being anywhere as good as McCluster. He has good hands, but not the speed or size to do much in the NFL. If ever stays healthy he'll be an occassional player to use on outlet passes because he can catch and pick up a couple yards with quickness, but doesn't have the elusiveness to take snaps away from McCluster.

Dude ran a 4.39.

That's fast as hell. Does he not carry the EQ well? Some guys who are small and fast simply don't play fast at all.

Since McCluster is out as a WR, they aren't really competing so much with each other for snaps. This guy will be our 4th WR at best.

Ming the Merciless 04-28-2012 12:31 PM

HE may be small but at least he is injury prone to make up for it.


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