For those that want to draft a WR in the first round....

[chop]

Doesn't look like it will happen.

http://www.kansascity.com/160/story/69032.html

Chiefs won’t get grabby

Team doesn’t place a high priority on wide receivers in the upcoming NFL draft.

By ADAM TEICHER

The Kansas City Star


Herm Edwards was talking recently about the players who will catch passes for the Chiefs next season. He took care to mention two young wide receivers, Jeff Webb and Chris Hannon, even though they had three receptions between them as rookies last season.
“We’ve got two young guys, and I want to see whether they can play or not,” Edwards said. “I know one thing: We don’t cover them in practice very well.”
Is it just draft talk, designed to convince the NFL’s 31 other teams the Chiefs have no intention of selecting a receiver in the upcoming player lottery?
Perhaps. But know two things. First, Edwards isn’t big, even in the days leading to the draft, on talking up prospects he doesn’t have expectations for.
The other is that the Chiefs don’t view improving the position as a top priority, certainly not as much as their fans do. They made no move in free-agency to sign a wide receiver.
The only top wide receiver known to be visiting with the Chiefs next week, when they intend to bring up to 30 draft prospects to Arrowhead Stadium, is Robert Meachem of Tennessee.
Among the top receivers not scheduled to visit are Sidney Rice of South Carolina, Steve Smith of USC, Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis of LSU, Paul Williams of Fresno State and Yamon Figurs of Kansas State.
While this is insignificant taken alone, it is another indication the Chiefs believe they have bigger positional priorities in the draft, such as cornerback and defensive tackle.
The Chiefs could use another wide receiver and will probably select at least one. They may be content to wait until later in the draft to do it.
“When you draft a receiver in the first round, a lot of times it’s buyer beware,” Edwards said. “For some reason, it takes them a while. Most rookie receivers don’t come in and light it up their first year. They struggle. The dynamics have changed for those guys from college to the NFL. You have to understand that when you draft a receiver in the first round. A lot of them don’t play their first year and even when they play, they don’t live up to expectations.
“You can find guys to help you at wide receiver later in the draft, definitely.”
Unless a draft pick pushes his way into the playing rotation, starters Eddie Kennison and Samie Parker along with Webb and Hannon will be the top wide receivers next season.
The Chiefs are trying to trade Dante Hall, who hasn’t given them what they hoped as either a slot receiver or kick returner in recent seasons. He may be released if he isn’t traded.
The Chiefs are counting on dramatic improvement from Webb, a sixth-round pick last year, and Hannon, who wasn’t drafted. Webb is bigger and more physical, and Hannon is faster but must get stronger.
“They’ve got some talent,” Edwards said. “They have enough that they’ve earned the opportunity to try to play. That’s what we’ve emphasized. We’re trying to create competition.
“It’s just a matter of getting to the details of what we’re trying to do. Now they know what we want from them. They’re not just trying to figure out what to do. ”
To Webb and Hannon, it’s a gift that the Chiefs haven’t added a wide receiver, at least so far.
“That’s the coach’s decision,” Webb said. “I don’t know what they’re thinking. All I can do is work on Jeff Webb and try to be a good player.
“Hannon and I are doing our jobs right now. We’re working extra hours when it comes time to lift weights and (spending) extra hours out on the practice field with Brodie (Croyle).”
Kennison has been a regular at the offseason workouts since they began almost two weeks ago. He recently turned 34, an advanced age for a wide receiver.
But Kennison keeps himself in good physical condition. His streak of two straight 1,000-yard seasons was ended last year, but that had more to do with problems elsewhere in the Chiefs’ passing game than with any drop-off in Kennison’s play.
“I’m not going to let anybody else determine when I retire from this game,” he said. “I want to retire when I’m ready. And I’m not ready.
“I’m better at taking care of myself: diet, exercise, doing the things that are right all the time. I’m not a guy that hangs out in the nightspots. I’m not a drinker. I keep finding ways to do things better. The workouts continue to get better for me. It makes things easier. That’s my whole deal.”

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by chop

Yeah, when he first came here he stated that the Offense scored to quickly and didn't give the defense a chance to rest.

He did fix the scoring too quickly problem but his 3 and out offense doesn't seem to give the defense any more time to rest.

See, I have a real problem with that scoring too quickly crap of his. It reminds me of a CEO of a company one time, telling me that we were selling too much, we should give production a break. I quit shortly after that.

You score when you ****ing can, whether it is 10 seconds or 10 minutes IMO. I watched too many years of this conservative offense shit.

[Mr. Laz]

so many people have been saying that taking a WR in round 1 is a lock.

i didn't understand


Herm doesn't seem like a "WR is a priority" kinda guy.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No kidding. This place was at DefCon 4 when he was taken last year.

That's why taking these so called "draft experts" word as gospel is wrong, IMO. Taking a guy a round or two early....that's a reach. Taking a guy 10 picks early.....not so much. Plus, I trust scouting departments over hacks getting paid by ESPN.


The word "reach" is used way too often on this board.

considering how crappy are drafts have been ... apparent it hasn't been used TOOOOOOO much.

[Valiant]

I don't understand the man-crush on wanting a CB... Our Dline and pressure will make any good-great CB look average with the lack of pressure...

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by Valiant

I don't understand the man-crush on wanting a CB... Our Dline and pressure will make any good-great CB look average with the lack of pressure...

If Herm agrees with you there should be some good DE's around at 23 - Charles Johnson, Moss and Spencer.

[htismaqe]

I personally would love to have another pass rusher. With Allen's situation, he won't be around forever even if he does stay beyond this season.

[Direckshun]

Guys, I just read that article and I have a soul-ache.

So I need you to listen to me very carefully.

Because what I am about to say is 100% true.

If we trot out Kennison and Parker as our #1 and #2 on opening day, I will shit with my pants still on.

I will shit right there in my pants.

It will be brown and squishy and disgusting, but I will do it.

I will shit in my pants.

[chop]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I personally would love to have another pass rusher. With Allen's situation, he won't be around forever even if he does stay beyond this season.

I agree. Even if he were to stay it would be nice to have some depth there. Let's face it, after Allen and Hali, the DE's aren't all that spectacular at the moment.

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by chop

I agree. Even if he were to stay it would be nice to have some depth there. Let's face it, after Allen and Hali, the DE's aren't all that spectacular at the moment.

Eric Hicks doesn't like the tone of your post.

[LiL stumppy]

Drafting a DE would be stupid. If Herm is so good at developing CB's,why can't we find one in the second or third? They won't be starting this year. We need to get the best OL available,and if there is some,but it may be a reach at 23. Trade back. We need OL before everything.

[bdeg]

Originally Posted by LiL stumpy

Drafting a DE would be stupid. If Herm is so good at developing CB's,why can't we find one in the second or third? They won't be starting this year. We need to get the best OL available,and if there is some,but it may be a reach at 23. Trade back. We need OL before everything.

Whoa. Where to start with this one?

Is it worth it?

[Archie Bunker]

Originally Posted by bdeg

Whoa. Where to start with this one?

Is it worth it?

I'd just walk away.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No kidding. This place was at DefCon 4 when he was taken last year.

I don't remember that....there was some haters, but I thought most were pleased to excited....my memory is bad though

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

I don't remember that....there was some haters, but I thought most were pleased to excited....my memory is bad though

I seem to remember a lot of people being pissed off.....I was one of them. Shows what I know.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Laz

considering how crappy are drafts have been ... apparent it hasn't been used TOOOOOOO much.

How long are we gonna bitch about past drafts?

We got a new coach last year, and happened to have the best draft in recent memory. Until Herm fires off a Vermeil-like run of 3-4 shitty drafts, I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt.