Chiefs LOONEY -Charting the 53 - Page 3

C-Mac · 09-16-2009, 07:53 AM

CHARTING THE 53
September 16th – 6:00 AM

The Chiefs made their newest member of the club’s 53-man roster official yesterday afternoon. As WR Bobby Wade’s membership was put into ink by Kansas City, “Tryout Tuesday” was going on across the league. With many vested veterans available for hire, Week Two in the NFL has already proven to be an active week on the NFL’s transaction wire.

So, what does Wade bring to the table in Kansas City? I mean, we all know he can catch the football. But what does he bring that is different from all of the other players available on the market (and there are some big names out there – WRs Lance Long and Hank Baskett seem to be getting the most love from Chiefs fans I’ve talked to).

To me, it seems like Wade matches with the Chiefs on two accounts. His first match with Kansas City is the fact that Wade and head coach Todd Haley worked together in Chicago, during Wade’s rookie season (2003). There’s your base. Match One: Familiarity.

But “Chiefs match” number two is the most important. You see, Wade just might be part of the “right 53.”

“The thing I’ve been stressing to these guys is finding the right 53,” Haley said about his message to Chiefs players. “We’re going to do it at all costs. Every day is an evaluation, and if you’re not out there, how can we depend on you? If you’re out there and don’t know what to do, how can we depend on you?”

So why depend on Wade? How might he fit into the “right 53?” What makes the former all-time receiving leader at the University of Arizona, and seven-year NFL veteran, worth a shot? Two matches: Familiarity and need.

“After reviewing the tape, I thought special-teams wise it was a pretty solid performance,” Haley said yesterday. “Our special teams gave us a chance to win in most areas, but I would have liked to be better in the return game.”

That quote right there, paired with Haley’s post-game comment about being a bit disappointed in the awareness and technique of the Chiefs receivers core this Sunday, opened the door for a need. Those needs at receiver and at returner, paired with familiarity, are what looks like made Bobby Wade the newest Kansas City Chief.

Wade can return the football (50 kickoff returns for 1,194 yards/57 punt returns for 500 yards with a TD) and Wade can catch the football (208 receptions for 2,491 yards and seven TDs). He has the potential to fill two needs that Haley has identified. He has a chance to be part of the “right 53.”

Now it’s up to Wade to become dependable to this coaching staff. If the newest Chief is uncertain of expectations, which I’m sure he’s not, Haley left his receiving core some hints yesterday.

“Like I tell them: are you doing it how we’re coaching you and then it comes down to how well are you able to do it,” Haley said of the Chiefs wide receivers. “Talent is the great separator. There may be some guys who are doing it the way we want it done but maybe they’re just not good enough. Then maybe there are some guys that probably potentially could be really good but they’re not doing it the way we want it done.

“I want football players who are physical, physical receivers like I want at every position, guys who help block in the run game,” Haley continued. “I want football players, not just pass catchers, and then that have the ability to make plays when their number is called and in critical situations in difficult press coverage man-to-man.”

Mecca · 09-16-2009, 08:26 PM

In fairness Breaston was a really good return man in college, so it's something he had been doing for awhile.

htismaqe · 09-16-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

In fairness Breaston was a really good return man in college, so it's something he had been doing for awhile.

He's pretty smart and has good field vision. But he wasn't an All-Big 10 caliber player really at any point in his career.

htismaqe · 09-16-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

In fairness Breaston was a really good return man in college, so it's something he had been doing for awhile.

I stand corrected, he was a REALLY good return man in college.

Michigan's all-time leading kick AND punt returner and 4-time Big 10 special teams player of the week. Also has a Rose Bowl record for All-Purpose yards.

Dante84 · 09-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Lance Long:

Dante84 · 09-16-2009, 09:09 PM

Long looks like "Haley" type of guy. We will see if he has the talent and upside to hang on. Lord knows he'll have the opportunity with out weak-ass WR corps

Chiefs=Champions · 09-17-2009, 12:23 AM

Wat about Torry Holt and Bruce... They were pretty small...

salame · 09-17-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by I=SUCK

Wat about Torry Holt and Bruce... They were pretty small...

they are both six feet tall and roughly 190
but I have already given up on making my point
I like Bobby Wade
this white guy though............

DenverChief · 09-17-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Eh, I don't mind actually. He's supposed to be bringing a fan perspective to the Chiefs, and a lot of what he's doing is through twitter, forums, and blogs. While I do think they should have an editor catching stuff like that, it reinforces the perception that he's more of an everyman when it's a little more raw and less polished.

fingernails on a whiteboard.....I sometimes wonder allowed about how people could be aloud to do such things....rather then correct them and than be a better sports writer...It really exacerbated me to the point that I think it it has exasperated the media as a whole. But who am I but a resistor in a world full of electrical resisters. Maybe next weak he will tell us about how week we are on the Offencive line

**ChiefGator** · 09-17-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

fingernails on a whiteboard.....I sometimes wonder allowed about how people could be aloud to do such things....rather then correct them and than be a better sports writer...It really exacerbated me to the point that I think it it has exasperated the media as a whole. But who am I but a resistor in a world full of electrical resisters. Maybe next weak he will tell us about how week we are on the Offencive line

Ah ha... I started reading this, looked over, and was like.. Huh? DenverChief is usually fairly literate... ::chuckle::

DenverChief · 09-17-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefGator

Ah ha... I started reading this, looked over, and was like.. Huh? DenverChief is usually fairly literate... ::chuckle::

09-16-2009, 07:53 AM
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-1096301	LOONEY -Charting the 53 CHARTING THE 53 September 16th – 6:00 AM The Chiefs made their newest member of the club’s 53-man roster official yesterday afternoon. As WR Bobby Wade’s membership was put into ink by Kansas City, “Tryout Tuesday” was going on across the league. With many vested veterans available for hire, Week Two in the NFL has already proven to be an active week on the NFL’s transaction wire. So, what does Wade bring to the table in Kansas City? I mean, we all know he can catch the football. But what does he bring that is different from all of the other players available on the market (and there are some big names out there – WRs Lance Long and Hank Baskett seem to be getting the most love from Chiefs fans I’ve talked to). To me, it seems like Wade matches with the Chiefs on two accounts. His first match with Kansas City is the fact that Wade and head coach Todd Haley worked together in Chicago, during Wade’s rookie season (2003). There’s your base. Match One: Familiarity. But “Chiefs match” number two is the most important. You see, Wade just might be part of the “right 53.” “The thing I’ve been stressing to these guys is finding the right 53,” Haley said about his message to Chiefs players. “We’re going to do it at all costs. Every day is an evaluation, and if you’re not out there, how can we depend on you? If you’re out there and don’t know what to do, how can we depend on you?” So why depend on Wade? How might he fit into the “right 53?” What makes the former all-time receiving leader at the University of Arizona, and seven-year NFL veteran, worth a shot? Two matches: Familiarity and need. “After reviewing the tape, I thought special-teams wise it was a pretty solid performance,” Haley said yesterday. “Our special teams gave us a chance to win in most areas, but I would have liked to be better in the return game.” That quote right there, paired with Haley’s post-game comment about being a bit disappointed in the awareness and technique of the Chiefs receivers core this Sunday, opened the door for a need. Those needs at receiver and at returner, paired with familiarity, are what looks like made Bobby Wade the newest Kansas City Chief. Wade can return the football (50 kickoff returns for 1,194 yards/57 punt returns for 500 yards with a TD) and Wade can catch the football (208 receptions for 2,491 yards and seven TDs). He has the potential to fill two needs that Haley has identified. He has a chance to be part of the “right 53.” Now it’s up to Wade to become dependable to this coaching staff. If the newest Chief is uncertain of expectations, which I’m sure he’s not, Haley left his receiving core some hints yesterday. “Like I tell them: are you doing it how we’re coaching you and then it comes down to how well are you able to do it,” Haley said of the Chiefs wide receivers. “Talent is the great separator. There may be some guys who are doing it the way we want it done but maybe they’re just not good enough. Then maybe there are some guys that probably potentially could be really good but they’re not doing it the way we want it done. “I want football players who are physical, physical receivers like I want at every position, guys who help block in the run game,” Haley continued. “I want football players, not just pass catchers, and then that have the ability to make plays when their number is called and in critical situations in difficult press coverage man-to-man.”
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09-16-2009, 08:26 PM	#31
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-712950	In fairness Breaston was a really good return man in college, so it's something he had been doing for awhile.
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09-16-2009, 09:08 PM	#34
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-2038004 VARSITY	Lance Long:
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Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-2038004 VARSITY	Long looks like "Haley" type of guy. We will see if he has the talent and upside to hang on. Lord knows he'll have the opportunity with out weak-ass WR corps
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09-17-2009, 12:23 AM	#36
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