[Dante84]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

It is no coincidence that the Chiefs had to find their offensive identity again, after McCluster was hurt. There are two different ways to stretch a defense. Horizontally and vertically. McCluster did a good job of stretching the defense horizontally, even when he wasn't getting the ball. It was easier to run the ball with him in the game.

The loss of McCluster and the blowout at Denver have allowed the Chiefs to explore the downfield passing game.

McCluster also opened up things for Moeaki early in the season, by pulling the coverage up. Teams were more worried about McCluster getting loose than Moeaki.

I think that the addition of McCluster could be big for the offense. I am also worried that Cassel will become check down Charlie with him back in there.

I don't think he will, I think Matt has progressed to the point that he is reading the defenses better. McCluster will be instrumental on screens and reverses.

I don't see how anyone could bash the pick..... but then again, the planet knows best.... they prove it all the time by nailing opinions of guys like Tamba Hali.

Great post.