Q&A WR CRAPHONSO THORPE

**DaKCMan AP** · 04-24-2005, 11:25 AM

Q&A WR CRAPHONSO THORPE
Apr 24, 2005, 12:19:33 PM

FOURTH-ROUND DRAFT PICK (116TH OVERALL)crap2
TELECONFERENCE

Q: Can you describe your style of play?

THORPE: “I hope to bring another dimension of my game and add that to the wrinkles that they already have. I’m a fast, elusive receiver that can stretch the field, and hopefully I can fit into the offense.”

Q: How is your leg after that injury during your junior year?

THORPE: “I’m fine now. There are no problems with that.”

Q: Did you get all of your track speed back?

THORPE: “I got it all back. I’m good.”

Q: With the Chiefs aging receivers do you see this as a big opportunity with a team that needs help?

THORPE: “Definitely. Like you said, they have a lot of older receivers. Hopefully I can learn a few things from them and step in a make some contributions early.”

Q: Have the Chiefs coaches talked to you at all about special teams play or returning kicks?

THORPE: “They haven’t thus far, but I’m sure they’ll get around to it.”

Q: What do you know about the Chiefs offense?

THORPE: “They do a lot of things and they’ve been very effective at it. I’m just happy to be a part of the team right now and I’m anxious to get in there and get started.”

Q: Are you familiar with some of the Chiefs receivers like Eddie Kennison?

THORPE: “I think they’re great receivers. I think they also bring their own style of play to the table. I’m excited to play with them.”

Q: What style of play do you think you have?

THORPE: “Well as far as my attitude towards the game, it’s just being aggressive. Not only being aggressive, but also being a fast and speedy receiver who can catch very well. It’s hard to find a receiver who does all that. There are definitely a few in the league that possess those capabilities, but I haven’t really seen any.”

**cdcox** · 04-24-2005, 11:28 AM

Why didn't they ask him about his style of play?

**wazu** · 04-24-2005, 11:35 AM

Sounds like he's the total package, and by his own estimation is a more complete receiver than anyone in the league. Based on his self-analysis, I see the beginning of a Hall of Fame career.

runnercyclist · 04-24-2005, 12:41 PM

Why didnt they ask him what his nickname is? or what his mother was on when she named him?

go bo · 04-24-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by runnercyclist

Why didnt they ask him what his nickname is? or what his mother was on when she named him?

almost reminds me of that old johnny cash song, a boy named sue...

VonneMarie · 04-24-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by runnercyclist

Why didnt they ask him what his nickname is? or what his mother was on when she named him?

04-24-2005, 11:25 AM
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