Chiefs How bad must Darwin Thompson be in practice - Page 2

treeguy27 · 11-19-2019, 10:56 AM

that he can't get on the field in games? Our rushing attack sucks. Shady is a constant fumble threat, the Williams brothers aren't lighting it up yet Darwin doesn't get a chance. The only thing I can think of is he's struggling at picking up pass protection on the blitz and are scared he'll get Mahomes killed. Every week we're struggling to produce in the run game hoping one of the backs shows something and it doesn't happen, while an explosive guy with potential sits on the bench.

Gravedigger · 11-19-2019, 11:50 AM

So why can't Andy Reid put in Sherman to block, Darwin to run/pass out of the backfield, and give Williams and Shady a rest? Seems like it could be great if the kid can't pass block well.

BigCatDaddy · 11-19-2019, 12:05 PM

I've seen nothing but great things said about what he does in practice. He has touched the ball, what less than 5 times all year? Give the guy a chance and than we can see what we have.

DaNewGuy · 11-19-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I've seen nothing but great things said about what he does in practice. He has touched the ball, what less than 5 times all year? Give the guy a chance and than we can see what we have.

Secret weapon confirmed

**srvy** · 11-19-2019, 12:08 PM

Reid has always been weary of rookies no mater how talented. He will play a vet over a rookie especially one that handles the ball till that vet plays his way off the starting roster. Pat Mahomes is an example he was outperforming Smith in camp and practice the whole team was blown away yet he sat. Kareem was the same if not for Ware's career ending injury in preseason im sure he would have sat or had just rest snaps for Ware. I am sure Bieniemy had a lot of nagging and input into Kareem starting instead of trading for a starting back. Andy isn't unique here as many coach have same philosophy being reluctant to start rookies who handle the ball right out the gate. I do suspect Darwin has some playbook and QB protection problems to iron out but he is coming and soon i am sure as Shady was a way to give the kid some time to iron it out.

dlphg9 · 11-19-2019, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

From what ive seen of him thus far, he's a little spark plug. Runs with a burst of energy. He also runs with a burst of energy right into the OL's ass.

Could be he's not seeing the holes. Could be a playbook issue. It's usually a pass blocking issue.

But if he could play, Reid would play him. See Kareem Hunt.

Wow you have a feel for him after just 5 carries?

kcclone · 11-19-2019, 12:22 PM

I called him a change of pace back during the pre-season, and people lost their minds and called me a dumbass for not thinking he was going to be the biggest steal in fantasy, and become our #1 every down back... lol

Man, the pre-season has a way of fooling us into thinking certain players are 10x better than they are.

Hopefully by next year, they'll be more comfortable with him and get him into the rotation.

493rd · 11-19-2019, 12:25 PM

Can’t run if you can’t block. And this line has been a hodgepodge mess all year. Zero consistency

InChiefsHeaven · 11-19-2019, 12:26 PM

He just might not be that good fellas.

dlphg9 · 11-19-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Thompson can’t pass block at all

How many times did he allowed a sack or pressure this season, including the preseason? How the **** do you know he cant pass block? Because it's the typical CP false narrative about a player?

Pat runs for his life every play because teams can key in on him because our run game sucks. We need someone that can run the ball so our opponents have to fear our run game. It's been Darwin time for weeks. Our backs suck shit and can't hold onto the ball, but Andy doesn't trust rookies. What could Darwin do worse? Give him a god damn chance.

TEX · 11-19-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

He just might not be that good fellas.

What??? A 6th round midget RB may not be good???? WTF is wrong with you?

Kiimo · 11-19-2019, 04:39 PM

Nobody has any idea why he isn't playing and don't give me that blocking BS like any of our other small fast backs could block better than him over the years

Red Dawg · 11-19-2019, 04:42 PM

I have no problem going to battle with Darrelle Williams at RB. Solid vision and power. Can get the tough yards.

**DaFace** · 11-19-2019, 04:46 PM

I know he looked preseason, but it's not like he's done shit with any of the snaps he's gotten since then. Looks like he's at 1.6 yards per rush and 3.3 yards per reception so far for the year. Small sample size of course, but it's not like he's given the coaches any reason to assume he's a hidden gem.

To me, his ceiling is probably a DAT-level gadget player.

Why Not? · 11-19-2019, 04:47 PM

Look, he may be good or even great. I hope so. But CP is famous for identifying dudes in training camp that were gonna be the next great whatever, only to never be heard from again until they are drudged up in a comical/sarcastic way on a CP thread 3 years from when they last appeared in a game.

**MahiMike** · 11-19-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Thompson can’t pass block at all

So? When it's time to burn the clock at the end of the game and EVERYONE knows we're not passing...what does it matter?

Every week we sit a guy that we could have used. They activated Jieter for crap's sake.

11-19-2019, 10:56 AM
treeguy27 Starter Join Date: Dec 2018 Casino cash: $3320400	How bad must Darwin Thompson be in practice that he can't get on the field in games? Our rushing attack sucks. Shady is a constant fumble threat, the Williams brothers aren't lighting it up yet Darwin doesn't get a chance. The only thing I can think of is he's struggling at picking up pass protection on the blitz and are scared he'll get Mahomes killed. Every week we're struggling to produce in the run game hoping one of the backs shows something and it doesn't happen, while an explosive guy with potential sits on the bench.
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11-19-2019, 11:50 AM	#16
Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $7273101	So why can't Andy Reid put in Sherman to block, Darwin to run/pass out of the backfield, and give Williams and Shady a rest? Seems like it could be great if the kid can't pass block well.
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11-19-2019, 12:05 PM	#17
BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $1959122	I've seen nothing but great things said about what he does in practice. He has touched the ball, what less than 5 times all year? Give the guy a chance and than we can see what we have.
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11-19-2019, 12:08 PM	#19
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1611250	Reid has always been weary of rookies no mater how talented. He will play a vet over a rookie especially one that handles the ball till that vet plays his way off the starting roster. Pat Mahomes is an example he was outperforming Smith in camp and practice the whole team was blown away yet he sat. Kareem was the same if not for Ware's career ending injury in preseason im sure he would have sat or had just rest snaps for Ware. I am sure Bieniemy had a lot of nagging and input into Kareem starting instead of trading for a starting back. Andy isn't unique here as many coach have same philosophy being reluctant to start rookies who handle the ball right out the gate. I do suspect Darwin has some playbook and QB protection problems to iron out but he is coming and soon i am sure as Shady was a way to give the kid some time to iron it out. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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11-19-2019, 12:22 PM	#21
kcclone Veteran Join Date: Jan 2014 Casino cash: $3744900	I called him a change of pace back during the pre-season, and people lost their minds and called me a dumbass for not thinking he was going to be the biggest steal in fantasy, and become our #1 every down back... lol Man, the pre-season has a way of fooling us into thinking certain players are 10x better than they are. Hopefully by next year, they'll be more comfortable with him and get him into the rotation.
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11-19-2019, 12:25 PM	#22
493rd GDT Contributor Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: * Casino cash: $2610400	Can’t run if you can’t block. And this line has been a hodgepodge mess all year. Zero consistency
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11-19-2019, 04:39 PM	#26
Kiimo MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Studio City, CA Casino cash: $4008742	Nobody has any idea why he isn't playing and don't give me that blocking BS like any of our other small fast backs could block better than him over the years
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11-19-2019, 04:42 PM	#27
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11-19-2019, 04:46 PM	#28
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1966899	I know he looked preseason, but it's not like he's done shit with any of the snaps he's gotten since then. Looks like he's at 1.6 yards per rush and 3.3 yards per reception so far for the year. Small sample size of course, but it's not like he's given the coaches any reason to assume he's a hidden gem. To me, his ceiling is probably a DAT-level gadget player.
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11-19-2019, 04:47 PM	#29
Why Not? In Search of a Life Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $3098994	Look, he may be good or even great. I hope so. But CP is famous for identifying dudes in training camp that were gonna be the next great whatever, only to never be heard from again until they are drudged up in a comical/sarcastic way on a CP thread 3 years from when they last appeared in a game.
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