NFL Draft Looks like the Chiefs took another flyer on a Wes Welker type guy

Fat Elvis · 04-28-2012, 10:39 AM

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Bowser

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.

**MahiMike** · 04-29-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

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.

Show me a player on the Chiefs that has more heart or runs harder that McCluster. Even when Todd had him run straight up the middle, he was a good soldier and pounded it up in there.

Three7s · 04-29-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Show me a player on the Chiefs that has more heart or runs harder that McCluster. Even when Todd had him run straight up the middle, he was a good soldier and pounded it up in there.

Hammock Parties · 04-29-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Show me a player on the Chiefs that has more heart or runs harder that McCluster. Even when Todd had him run straight up the middle, he was a good soldier and pounded it up in there.

**** off and die.

Austin Ed · 04-28-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

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

What if both Wylie and Gray pan out and look good. Where does that leave McCluster? How will he contribute?

TEX · 04-28-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

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.

Exactly right. Still shake my head at where Pioli drafted McCluster. Even worse when one considers the needs of the team at the time.

**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?

Hammock Parties · 04-28-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

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

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

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.

04-28-2012, 10:39 AM	Topic Starter
Fat Elvis Sexiest Athlete Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $-2088075	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.
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