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**Tribal Warfare** · 08-22-2010, 12:37 AM

Horne makes the most of his chance
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

TAMPA, Fla. | The Chiefs put Jeremy Horne in the game in the first quarter, and the rookie free agent wide receiver didn’t disappoint in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Buccaneers.

Horne made his first NFL catch a big one when he grabbed a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matt Cassel with 6 minutes, 47 seconds left in the quarter. The play provided the Chiefs their only touchdown of the half and a 7-3 lead. Tampa Bay went on to win 20-15.

Horne had been open in the end zone on an earlier play, but Cassel went elsewhere with the ball.

“When he first came in, it was a shock to most of us,” Cassel said. “But at the same time, he wouldn’t be in there if he wasn’t ready to go and the coaches didn’t feel like he was ready to go. He went in there, he did a great job and he made a play when we needed it.”

Horne began to work his way out of the rookie free agent mold with some big catches at training camp. Then, in last week’s game in Atlanta, Horne twice ran past defenders to get open deep but the quarterback couldn’t get him the ball either time.

The Chiefs were intrigued enough with Horne and his speed to give him more plays against Tampa Bay. Taking snaps that otherwise would have gone to a veteran like Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers or Jerheme Urban, Horne entered the game with the Chiefs inside the Tampa Bay 25.

The touchdown came on third down. Horne didn’t play again until the second half, but the Chiefs are encouraged by the progress of Horne, who played in college at Massachusetts.

“This guy’s a young player that has a certain skill set that is unique at times,” coach Todd Haley said. “That’s what it is right now. He can run fast, do some of those things. We really don’t know what we have there.

“He got thrown into the game. We had a series where he was going in and it turned into a longer series, and all of a sudden he was in there. …

“He’s a hard worker doing the things necessary to try to make a place for himself with the Chiefs. I’m encouraged with the way he’s working. He got the chance to make a play and he did it.”

Horne’s chances of making the regular season roster are better than they were when training camp started, but the Chiefs still appear set at wide receiver with Bowe, Chambers, Urban, Dexter McCluster and Terrance Copper — the latter being a skilled special-teams player.

**Rausch** · 08-24-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

82	Bowe, Dwayne	WR	6-2	221	25	4	LSU
84	Chambers, Chris	WR	5-11	210	32	10	Wisconsin
10	Copper, Terrance	WR	6-0	207	28	7	East Carolina
13	Gunnell, Rich	WR	5-11	197	23	R	Boston College
8	Horne, Jeremy	WR	6-2	193	23	R	Massachusetts
14	Lawrence, Quinten	WR	6-0	184	25	2	McNeese State
17	Long, Lance	WR	5-11	186	25	2	Mississippi State
22	McCluster, Dexter	WR	5-8	170	21	R	Mississippi
15	Tucker, Verran	WR	6-1	204	22	R	California
83	Urban, Jerheme	WR	6-3	207	29	6	Trinity (TX)

Bowe,Chambers,Horne,McCluster,Urban?

might be able to keep copper too since DMC in consider multi-purpose and copper is ST

I only see 4 there that deserve a spot on the team.

I love Urban's size but he's done little to impress me. Bowe, McCluster, Horne, and Chambers.

Who else deserves a spot?

**Rausch** · 08-24-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

Joe Horn 2.0

As far as Joe Horn's time and role in KC, yeah, that's exactly what I thought...

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-24-2010, 11:44 AM

I don't think Horne's in danger of being cut until the final 53 cutdown. If he continues to impress against Philly & Green Bay, you have to keep him on the roster, especially since Haley fancies himself a "WR guru".

Horne has the size and speed to be a very effective downfield target and he's a rookie from a smaller school. You just can't let a guy like that get away.

jspchief · 08-24-2010, 11:49 AM

My guess is that TD just bought Horne some more playing time with the 1st team in an effort to further evaluate him. It's too bad that starter time shrinks as the preseason goes on, just as guys work their way up to a chance with the big dogs, the big dogs stop playing.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

My guess is that TD just bought Horne some more playing time with the 1st team in an effort to further evaluate him. It's too bad that starter time shrinks as the preseason goes on, just as guys work their way up to a chance with the big dogs, the big dogs stop playing.

I also think that Victor Cruz is helping out Horne as well.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-24-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

My guess is that TD just bought Horne some more playing time with the 1st team in an effort to further evaluate him. It's too bad that starter time shrinks as the preseason goes on, just as guys work their way up to a chance with the big dogs, the big dogs stop playing.

That's why I think going to two preseason games is a horrible idea. and I hate preseason.

milkman · 08-24-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

My guess is that TD just bought Horne some more playing time with the 1st team in an effort to further evaluate him. It's too bad that starter time shrinks as the preseason goes on, just as guys work their way up to a chance with the big dogs, the big dogs stop playing.

This next game the starters will play into the third quarter, getting the most work of any preseason game.

milkman · 08-24-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

That's why I think going to two preseason games is a horrible idea. and I hate preseason.

I thought it was bad idea to cut two games back when it was six.

**BossChief** · 08-24-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I thought it was bad idea to cut two games back when it was six.

damn, you are old.

There used to be six?

Do you still have your ticket stubs to David and Goliath too?

08-22-2010, 12:37 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-3007187	Teicher:Horne makes the most of his chance Horne makes the most of his chance By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star TAMPA, Fla. \| The Chiefs put Jeremy Horne in the game in the first quarter, and the rookie free agent wide receiver didn’t disappoint in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Buccaneers. Horne made his first NFL catch a big one when he grabbed a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matt Cassel with 6 minutes, 47 seconds left in the quarter. The play provided the Chiefs their only touchdown of the half and a 7-3 lead. Tampa Bay went on to win 20-15. Horne had been open in the end zone on an earlier play, but Cassel went elsewhere with the ball. “When he first came in, it was a shock to most of us,” Cassel said. “But at the same time, he wouldn’t be in there if he wasn’t ready to go and the coaches didn’t feel like he was ready to go. He went in there, he did a great job and he made a play when we needed it.” Horne began to work his way out of the rookie free agent mold with some big catches at training camp. Then, in last week’s game in Atlanta, Horne twice ran past defenders to get open deep but the quarterback couldn’t get him the ball either time. The Chiefs were intrigued enough with Horne and his speed to give him more plays against Tampa Bay. Taking snaps that otherwise would have gone to a veteran like Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers or Jerheme Urban, Horne entered the game with the Chiefs inside the Tampa Bay 25. The touchdown came on third down. Horne didn’t play again until the second half, but the Chiefs are encouraged by the progress of Horne, who played in college at Massachusetts. “This guy’s a young player that has a certain skill set that is unique at times,” coach Todd Haley said. “That’s what it is right now. He can run fast, do some of those things. We really don’t know what we have there. “He got thrown into the game. We had a series where he was going in and it turned into a longer series, and all of a sudden he was in there. … “He’s a hard worker doing the things necessary to try to make a place for himself with the Chiefs. I’m encouraged with the way he’s working. He got the chance to make a play and he did it.” Horne’s chances of making the regular season roster are better than they were when training camp started, but the Chiefs still appear set at wide receiver with Bowe, Chambers, Urban, Dexter McCluster and Terrance Copper — the latter being a skilled special-teams player.
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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I don't think Horne's in danger of being cut until the final 53 cutdown. If he continues to impress against Philly & Green Bay, you have to keep him on the roster, especially since Haley fancies himself a "WR guru". Horne has the size and speed to be a very effective downfield target and he's a rookie from a smaller school. You just can't let a guy like that get away.
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jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	My guess is that TD just bought Horne some more playing time with the 1st team in an effort to further evaluate him. It's too bad that starter time shrinks as the preseason goes on, just as guys work their way up to a chance with the big dogs, the big dogs stop playing. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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