Chiefs Chiefs Offseason Planet Evaluation: Spencer Ware

**Rain Man** · 10:30 AM

Given his injury this year, I wasn't sure whether to include Spencer or not, but what the heck. He was initially going to be a big player in the offense before going down, and some of the evaluation focuses on a player's future.

So tell me what you think about Spencer.

Spencer had no stats this year due to the injury.

For reference, in 2016 Ware had 14 starts and appeared in 14 games. He had 921 yards rushing (4.3 ypc) with 3 TDs, and added 447 yards receiving (13.5 ypr) and 2 TDs. He fumbled 4 times. (Man, that's a really good receiving average, but four fumbles makes me cringe.)

carcosa · 01-16-2018, 10:28 AM

Assuming he's healthy, he's going to be a huge asset. The RB group got perilously thin at times this year, which probably contributed to Kareem's mid season slump. If Ware can get 10 or so touches a game and be reasonably productive, it could really help boost the running game by taking some of the burden off of Kareem, which in turn would take some pressure off of our MVP QUARTERBACK Pat Mahomes.

**Easy 6** · 01-16-2018, 10:29 AM

No grade available at this time, but do have very high hopes for a very physical 1-2 punch from Kareem and Spencer

**Rain Man** · 01-16-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

Assuming he's healthy, he's going to be a huge asset. The RB group got perilously thin at times this year, which probably contributed to Kareem's mid season slump. If Ware can get 10 or so touches a game and be reasonably productive, it could really help boost the running game by taking some of the burden off of Kareem, which in turn would take some pressure off of our MVP QUARTERBACK Pat Mahomes.

I mentioned this in the West thread, but I think Ware is a perfect candidate to take over West's role. He's got good hands, he's a bigger blocker, and he's also a threat to run effectively.

**The Franchise** · 01-16-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

No grade available at this time, but do have very high hopes for a very physical 1-2 punch from Kareem and Spencer

This.

ModSocks · 01-16-2018, 10:37 AM

I'm hoping the Chiefs can pick up another good young back in the draft.

**The Franchise** · 01-16-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm hoping the Chiefs can pick up another good young back in the draft.

I'd take Josh Adams but he's going to go higher than we'll want to take a RB at.

Rasputin · 01-16-2018, 10:41 AM

This just in ~ Chiefs cut CJ Spiller

Rasputin · 01-16-2018, 10:42 AM

This also just in ~ Chiefs signed CJ Spiller

**Rain Man** · 01-16-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm hoping the Chiefs can pick up another good young back in the draft.

Do we really need one? It seems like Kareem and Spencer should give us all we need there, and we've depth with West and Spil-no, wait, they just cut Spiller again. But still, that's three RBs and then you can add Akeem in there for depth.

Sandy Vagina · 01-16-2018, 10:58 AM

Ware is still a worthy RB1 that will make for an amazing RB2 behind Hunt.

He's still fairly young and cheap. The Chiefs can certainly focus less on this position. West can be cut or traded to save nearly 2 mil, but really.. KC is not throwing all that much into RB, cost-wise. If they keep him, he's an excellent RB3.

**Iowanian** · 01-16-2018, 11:19 AM

I think having Ware come in on fresh legs after defenses have been riding Hunt to the ground will prove fun to watch. They're a physical 1-2 punch.

***assuming Andy Reid calls more than 11 running plays/game

CoMoChief · 01-16-2018, 11:24 AM

Would still think the Chiefs should draft a late rd RB. Preferably one that can return kicks.

FB would also be a need as I think Chiefs should let Sherman walk. The position is not important enough on this team to spend anything more than league min. You can get runningback depth anywhere.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Would still think the Chiefs should draft a late rd RB. Preferably one that can return kicks.

Akeem Hunt is already on the roster

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

FB would also be a need as I think Chiefs should let Sherman walk. The position is not important enough on this team to spend anything more than league min.

Sherman was under contract for League Minimum in 2017 and there's no reason to believe that he wouldn't return under the same deal.

He's also a huge part of Special Teams.

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

You can get runningback depth anywhere.

Sure, if it's CJ Spiller

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2018, 12:16 PM

No grade.

A 1-2 punch of Hunt and Ware would be awesome, with West sprinkled in as the 3rd down back.

Hopefully, Ware can return to 100% by Training Camp.

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A	1	1.64%
A-	0	0%
B+	0	0%
B	2	3.28%
B-	3	4.92%
C+	3	4.92%
C	1	1.64%
C-	5	8.20%
D+	1	1.64%
D	0	0%
D-	0	0%
F	2	3.28%
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Part 2: 2017 Performance Relative to Expectations	1	1.64%
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Slightly exceeded my expectations	1	1.64%
Performed about like I expected	6	9.84%
Performed slightly worse than my expectations	7	11.48%
Performed far short of my expectations	29	47.54%
Part 3: Desired Role for 2018	1	1.64%
Much larger	30	49.18%
Slightly larger	10	16.39%
About the same as 2017	4	6.56%
Slightly smaller	2	3.28%
Much smaller	3	4.92%
Off the team	4	6.56%
Part 4: I think this player’s ability is …	1	1.64%
Ascending	8	13.11%
Stable	30	49.18%
Descending	14	22.95%
Part 5: The minimum I would trade this player for is a mid- …	1	1.64%
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7th round pick	3	4.92%
6th round pick	7	11.48%
5th round pick	7	11.48%
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3rd round pick	11	18.03%
2nd round pick	5	8.20%
1st round pick	1	1.64%
A pair of 1st round picks	0	0%
I would not trade this player	2	3.28%
Part 6: I prefer…	2	3.28%
Epcot	23	37.70%
Disney World	20	32.79%
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01-16-2018, 10:24 AM
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01-16-2018, 10:28 AM	#2
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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $8052254	Would still think the Chiefs should draft a late rd RB. Preferably one that can return kicks. FB would also be a need as I think Chiefs should let Sherman walk. The position is not important enough on this team to spend anything more than league min. You can get runningback depth anywhere. __________________
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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	No grade. A 1-2 punch of Hunt and Ware would be awesome, with West sprinkled in as the 3rd down back. Hopefully, Ware can return to 100% by Training Camp.
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