Chiefs Chiefs’ McGrath makes most of opportunity

**DaFace** · 09-29-2013, 06:08 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/09/29...portunity.html

Chiefs’ McGrath makes most of opportunity
September 29
BY TEREZ A. PAYLOR

Nothing comes easy for aspiring young tight ends in the NFL, least of all playing time and targets.

So when Sean McGrath found himself getting plenty of both for the Chiefs on Sunday, well, there was no use trying to hide his enthusiasm.

“I was getting juiced, man,” said McGrath, who had a career-high five catches on five targets for 64 yards.

McGrath actually punctuated one catch, a 23-yarder in the second half, with an emphatic first-down gesture. And don't even get the former Henderson State player started on his first career NFL score, a 5-yard touchdown over the middle that gave the Chiefs a 7-0 first-quarter lead.

“I found myself sitting open right in the back of the end zone there and as Coach (Andy) Reid would say, (Alex) dotted me with the ball,” McGrath said. “I saw it come in and all I was thinking was just catch it, catch it, catch it.

“(I've come) a long way; it's been a long time (coming), boy, a long time.”

McGrath, a 6-foot-5, 247-pounder who spent most of last season on Seattle's practice squad, was picked up by the Chiefs right before the season. He made his second career start on Sunday and has caught 11 of the 13 passes thrown his way in an effort to establish himself as a reliable target while starter Anthony Fasano and third-round rookie Travis Kelce sit due to injuries.

“I think he's done an excellent job of really just going out and playing,” said quarterback Alex Smith, who essentially said that's not necessarily a given with young guys. “He didn't blink, he just stepped in and went and we didn't even notice, didn't skip a beat. So I've been really impressed with him.”

Smith was also complimentary of tight end Kevin Brock, 27, who was cut by the Chiefs right before the start of the season, only to be re-signed before the Philadelphia game when the Chiefs were thin due to injuries to Fasano and Kelce.

Brock caught two passes for 27 yards on Sunday, equaling his career totals in both categories entering the game. Brock caught two passes for 27 yards as a member of the Buffalo Bills in 2011, which also happened to be the last time he caught a pass before Sunday.

“To have him coming in, playing a lot of football, he's done a great job,” Smith said.

But the star of the game at the position was clearly McGrath, whom Reid praised afterward.

“Listen, McGrath made a game-winner last week and he came up big this week,” Reid said. “He got hit in the ankle, he got hit in the knee, but he kept battling through it.”

McGrath left the game briefly after injuring his left leg in the first half, but later re-entered the game and later downplayed the injury.

“I just got twisted up, trying to get that first down,” said McGrath, who was wearing a sleeve on his left leg after the game. “I just twisted it ... I probably overreacted a little bit.”

Now, McGrath just hopes he can continue to stay healthy and contribute so his comfort level with Smith continues to grow.

“We've been playing together four weeks ― it's not that much time to get acquainted with each other,” McGrath said. “But like I said before, Alex throws to the open guy. I try to get open as much as I can. That's just playing football.”

**DaFace** · 09-29-2013, 06:09 PM

Thought this was a cool article about a guy who came out of nowhere to be a really solid weapon for Alex. What a steal he's been so far. Hope he can keep it up.

TEX · 09-29-2013, 06:11 PM

Duck Dynasty is alive and well and he plays for KC!

**Rausch** · 09-29-2013, 06:13 PM

HE IS
A MOTHER****ER!

BlackHelicopters · 09-29-2013, 06:13 PM

Fear the BEARD!!

chief4life · 09-29-2013, 06:15 PM

This should have its own thread instant rep! Love the hat haha

wink91wink · 09-29-2013, 06:16 PM

He has been playing really well. We needed someone to step up at TE with all these injuries.

BlackHelicopters · 09-29-2013, 06:17 PM

The beard itself deserves a Facebook page.

Ace Gunner · 09-29-2013, 06:18 PM

can't block worth shit but the dude gets open all day long

HonestChieffan · 09-29-2013, 06:22 PM

****in Beard!

In58men · 09-29-2013, 06:25 PM

Beast

Molitoth · 09-29-2013, 06:27 PM

I love this guy. He catches balls.

Mother****erJones · 09-29-2013, 06:39 PM

Just catch it baby!

**TribalElder** · 09-29-2013, 06:41 PM

BEARD MODE

Saccopoo · 09-29-2013, 06:45 PM

He gets open, catches balls and gets headed in the right direction almost immediately once he has the ball.

I loved that he went right back to the cut block after the first one to JPP left him rolling on the field. The Beard is willing to do some nasty for the team.

Dude is a football player.

09-29-2013, 06:08 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1946899	Chiefs’ McGrath makes most of opportunity http://www.kansascity.com/2013/09/29...portunity.html Chiefs’ McGrath makes most of opportunity September 29 BY TEREZ A. PAYLOR Nothing comes easy for aspiring young tight ends in the NFL, least of all playing time and targets. So when Sean McGrath found himself getting plenty of both for the Chiefs on Sunday, well, there was no use trying to hide his enthusiasm. “I was getting juiced, man,” said McGrath, who had a career-high five catches on five targets for 64 yards. McGrath actually punctuated one catch, a 23-yarder in the second half, with an emphatic first-down gesture. And don't even get the former Henderson State player started on his first career NFL score, a 5-yard touchdown over the middle that gave the Chiefs a 7-0 first-quarter lead. “I found myself sitting open right in the back of the end zone there and as Coach (Andy) Reid would say, (Alex) dotted me with the ball,” McGrath said. “I saw it come in and all I was thinking was just catch it, catch it, catch it. “(I've come) a long way; it's been a long time (coming), boy, a long time.” McGrath, a 6-foot-5, 247-pounder who spent most of last season on Seattle's practice squad, was picked up by the Chiefs right before the season. He made his second career start on Sunday and has caught 11 of the 13 passes thrown his way in an effort to establish himself as a reliable target while starter Anthony Fasano and third-round rookie Travis Kelce sit due to injuries. “I think he's done an excellent job of really just going out and playing,” said quarterback Alex Smith, who essentially said that's not necessarily a given with young guys. “He didn't blink, he just stepped in and went and we didn't even notice, didn't skip a beat. So I've been really impressed with him.” Smith was also complimentary of tight end Kevin Brock, 27, who was cut by the Chiefs right before the start of the season, only to be re-signed before the Philadelphia game when the Chiefs were thin due to injuries to Fasano and Kelce. Brock caught two passes for 27 yards on Sunday, equaling his career totals in both categories entering the game. Brock caught two passes for 27 yards as a member of the Buffalo Bills in 2011, which also happened to be the last time he caught a pass before Sunday. “To have him coming in, playing a lot of football, he's done a great job,” Smith said. But the star of the game at the position was clearly McGrath, whom Reid praised afterward. “Listen, McGrath made a game-winner last week and he came up big this week,” Reid said. “He got hit in the ankle, he got hit in the knee, but he kept battling through it.” McGrath left the game briefly after injuring his left leg in the first half, but later re-entered the game and later downplayed the injury. “I just got twisted up, trying to get that first down,” said McGrath, who was wearing a sleeve on his left leg after the game. “I just twisted it ... I probably overreacted a little bit.” Now, McGrath just hopes he can continue to stay healthy and contribute so his comfort level with Smith continues to grow. “We've been playing together four weeks ― it's not that much time to get acquainted with each other,” McGrath said. “But like I said before, Alex throws to the open guy. I try to get open as much as I can. That's just playing football.”
Posts: 51,822

09-29-2013, 06:09 PM	#2
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1946899	Thought this was a cool article about a guy who came out of nowhere to be a really solid weapon for Alex. What a steal he's been so far. Hope he can keep it up.
Posts: 51,822

09-29-2013, 06:11 PM	#3
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Casino cash: $2283127	Duck Dynasty is alive and well and he plays for KC! __________________ "The CHIEFS, HAVE THEIR DYNASTY!"
Posts: 34,713

09-29-2013, 06:13 PM	#5
BlackHelicopters Spiraling down the Drain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dante's Ninth Circle Casino cash: $2630588	Fear the BEARD!! __________________ "We're both part of the same hypocrisy, Senator, but never think it applies to my family." "Fredo. You are my brother, and I love you. But never take sides against the Family again. Ever." 2019 Adopt a Chief - Travis Kelce #87
Posts: 31,680

09-29-2013, 06:15 PM	#6
chief4life Brad Henson Productions Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Overland Park, KS Casino cash: $9548502	This should have its own thread instant rep! Love the hat haha
Posts: 1,928

09-29-2013, 06:16 PM	#7
wink91wink Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore Casino cash: $10011134	He has been playing really well. We needed someone to step up at TE with all these injuries.
Posts: 266

09-29-2013, 06:17 PM	#8
BlackHelicopters Spiraling down the Drain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dante's Ninth Circle Casino cash: $2630588	The beard itself deserves a Facebook page. __________________ "We're both part of the same hypocrisy, Senator, but never think it applies to my family." "Fredo. You are my brother, and I love you. But never take sides against the Family again. Ever." 2019 Adopt a Chief - Travis Kelce #87
Posts: 31,680

09-29-2013, 06:18 PM	#9
Ace Gunner First Overall Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kcmo Casino cash: $10007271	can't block worth shit but the dude gets open all day long __________________ The Greatest
Posts: 10,580

09-29-2013, 06:22 PM	#10
HonestChieffan Seeking the Truth daily Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the Country in MO Casino cash: $2144309	****in Beard! __________________ “Make no mistake. If you try anything to raise the cost of vishessavatubs, I will veto it.” - Joe Biden, SOTU 2023
Posts: 53,370

09-29-2013, 06:25 PM	#11
In58men Baba Ganoush Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $2208026	Beast
Posts: 29,223

09-29-2013, 06:27 PM	#12
Molitoth Mahomes Fanboi Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2904969	I love this guy. He catches balls.
Posts: 19,479

09-29-2013, 06:41 PM	#14
TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $2340441	BEARD MODE
Posts: 29,169

09-29-2013, 06:45 PM	#15
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	He gets open, catches balls and gets headed in the right direction almost immediately once he has the ball. I loved that he went right back to the cut block after the first one to JPP left him rolling on the field. The Beard is willing to do some nasty for the team. Dude is a football player.
Posts: 15,450