Are you happy with the Dustin Colquitt pick?

**Saulbadguy** · 04-25-2005, 11:26 AM

Many are saying this was a reach...are you happy with it? If not, what or who would you rather have picked up?

redfan · 04-25-2005, 11:28 AM

Yeah, baby! I always get a semi-chub when the Chiefs draft a kicker...

But seriously folks, the guy seems to have the leg genes. Maybe he'll contibute this year.

**KC Dan** · 04-25-2005, 11:29 AM

As long as he is the staring punter. I will be happy. A starter from a 3rd/4th round pick is great. Especially someone who can positively effect field position.

**Lzen** · 04-25-2005, 11:33 AM

I don't know enough about him yet. Give me time to read up on him and I'll let ya know. From everything they've (CP and DV) said about him, it sounds like a good pick. Especially if he makes our punting game good and most importantly, consistent.

jcroft · 04-25-2005, 11:36 AM

If he wins the punting job, he was worth it. I'll take a contributer over a project in the very late third round, especially in a year where we feel like we are in the last year of our "window."

It could have been a reach for some other teams, but punter is a major need for the Chiefs and we are trying to win this year, so taking a starter in the third round is better than taking a project.

I like the pick.

**Lzen** · 04-25-2005, 11:38 AM

Here's an excerpt I found from the Vols site on this kid before his senior season.

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Dustin Farr Colquitt ... Consensus All-America honors last year after being named first-team by Associated Press, Football Writers, The Sporting News and Walter Camp ... Selected Ray Guy Award finalist for second consecutive year ... Son of Craig Colquitt and cousin of Jimmy Colquitt -- both former Vol punters ... Joined on squad this season by brother Britton ... Earned All-SEC honors from league coaches (unanimous) and Associated Press ... Led SEC last year and sixth nationally with 45.3-yard punting average that is second-best in school history ... Also stands second on UT career punting list with 43.1-yard average that trails only his cousin, Jimmy (43.9), and is just ahead of his father, Craig (42.5) ... Kicks left-footed ... Coach Michael’s evaluation: "Dustin made solid strides at getting the ball off quicker throughout the spring. I expect him to have another outstanding season this year." ... Born: May 6, 1982.

**Lzen** · 04-25-2005, 11:41 AM

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/pla...ncolquitt.html

Strengths: A master at pinning opponents inside the twenty...Gets excellent hang time...Very strong leg...Can pooch punt or kick the ball for distance...Good size and solid athletic ability for the position...Prolific college player.

Weaknesses: A little slow and may need to speed up his motion once in the pros...Can be a little more consistent...Has had a couple of punts blocked.

Notes: A weapon in the battle for field position...One of the best punters to come along in a while and a legitimate first day prospect...Father and brother were also punters for the Vols.

**HemiEd** · 04-25-2005, 11:46 AM

Wonderful choice! I think getting the famed Chiefs kicking game back in order is long overdue.

Mr. Laz · 04-25-2005, 11:47 AM

a little high for a punter, but

if he works out it's worth it

if we hadn't had to give up the extra 3rd round pick for Welbourn this year then Colquitt would of been used with a second 3rd round pick and it wouldn't of been an issue at all.

Frankie · 04-25-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Many are saying this was a reach...are you happy with it? If not, what or who would you rather have picked up?

Not a reach for an early 4th rounder, which is what the pick really was.

Braincase · 04-25-2005, 11:48 AM

If he's halfway between Cheek and Lechler, it's a good pick.

Scaga · 04-25-2005, 11:48 AM

I've met Gaz...
This guy is no Gaz...
He's got talent

Good pick.

jcroft · 04-25-2005, 11:49 AM

If Tynes can become a little more consistent and this kid is as good as they say he can be, we could have the Chiefs' kicking game tied down for the next 10+ years.

Bootlegged · 04-25-2005, 11:53 AM

Not at all. Antonio Perkins, Fred Gibson would've been nice at that slot. Even Kyle Orton. If he was guaranteed to be a success for 10 years, then maybe. Just not a fan of drafting a punter.

jcroft · 04-25-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Not at all. Antonio Perkins, Fred Gibson would've been nice at that slot. Even Kyle Orton. If he was guaranteed to be a success for 10 years, then maybe. Just not a fan of drafting a punter.

No one is guaranteed to be a success for 10 years. But, I gotta think (and I have no evidence to back this up, so I could be wrong) that a punter has a better chance of being a 10 year success that most other positions...

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04-25-2005, 11:29 AM	#3
KC Dan Red, White & Blue for the U.S. Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Great Northwest now.. Casino cash: $1184235	As long as he is the staring punter. I will be happy. A starter from a 3rd/4th round pick is great. Especially someone who can positively effect field position. __________________ "And if you don't know where you're going Any road will take you there" - George Harrison
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04-25-2005, 11:33 AM	#4
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $1930692	I don't know enough about him yet. Give me time to read up on him and I'll let ya know. From everything they've (CP and DV) said about him, it sounds like a good pick. Especially if he makes our punting game good and most importantly, consistent. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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04-25-2005, 11:36 AM	#5
jcroft Thread-Stopper Extrodinaire Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Casino cash: $10004900	If he wins the punting job, he was worth it. I'll take a contributer over a project in the very late third round, especially in a year where we feel like we are in the last year of our "window." It could have been a reach for some other teams, but punter is a major need for the Chiefs and we are trying to win this year, so taking a starter in the third round is better than taking a project. I like the pick. __________________ Jeff Croft jeffcroft.com
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04-25-2005, 11:41 AM	#7
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $1930692	http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/pla...ncolquitt.html Strengths: A master at pinning opponents inside the twenty...Gets excellent hang time...Very strong leg...Can pooch punt or kick the ball for distance...Good size and solid athletic ability for the position...Prolific college player. Weaknesses: A little slow and may need to speed up his motion once in the pros...Can be a little more consistent...Has had a couple of punts blocked. Notes: A weapon in the battle for field position...One of the best punters to come along in a while and a legitimate first day prospect...Father and brother were also punters for the Vols. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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04-25-2005, 11:46 AM	#8
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2840564	Wonderful choice! I think getting the famed Chiefs kicking game back in order is long overdue.
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04-25-2005, 11:47 AM	#9
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	a little high for a punter, but if he works out it's worth it if we hadn't had to give up the extra 3rd round pick for Welbourn this year then Colquitt would of been used with a second 3rd round pick and it wouldn't of been an issue at all. __________________
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04-25-2005, 11:48 AM	#11
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	If he's halfway between Cheek and Lechler, it's a good pick. __________________ BrainCase
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04-25-2005, 11:48 AM	#12
Scaga Pissed off now Joboo Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my wife's $hitlist Casino cash: $3521665	I've met Gaz... This guy is no Gaz... He's got talent Good pick. __________________ Bluto: Christ. Seven years of college down the drain. Might as well join the f_cking Peace Corps
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04-25-2005, 11:49 AM	#13
jcroft Thread-Stopper Extrodinaire Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Casino cash: $10004900	If Tynes can become a little more consistent and this kid is as good as they say he can be, we could have the Chiefs' kicking game tied down for the next 10+ years. __________________ Jeff Croft jeffcroft.com
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04-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#14
Bootlegged One4Mahomes Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: f Casino cash: $9985545	Not at all. Antonio Perkins, Fred Gibson would've been nice at that slot. Even Kyle Orton. If he was guaranteed to be a success for 10 years, then maybe. Just not a fan of drafting a punter.
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