Home » Chiefs » The COAT Chief Sixteen: 8. Otis Taylor vs. 9. Deron Cherry

Deron Cherry (Photo Credit: KCChiefs.com)

VS.

Otis Taylor (Photo Credit: KCChiefs.com)

Hopefully, this match-up will last a little longer than the last one.

A few things to remember about Otis Taylor:

When he retired he held almost every Kansas City Chiefs receiving record.
Twice topped the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a season.
Led the Chiefs in receptions (season) five times.
Made possibly the biggest play in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl IV victory — a physical, highlight reel-worthy 46-yard TD catch.
Was a three-time All-Star (AFL and NFL).
Len Dawson said the following about Taylor, “Otis made my job easy.” Those are strong words coming from the No. 1 seed in this entire tournament.
Only played for the Chiefs.

A few things to remember about Deron Cherry:

Was a six-time Pro Bowler.
Was a member of the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team.
Won the AFC interception title in ’86 with nine picks.
He led the Chiefs in tackles (season) four times and in interceptions (season) six times.
Posted six 100-tackle seasons.
Only played for the Chiefs.

Now The COAT really gets rolling. This one should come down to the wire.

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redbeard

Cherry was a bad ass runner... he hit like a full back... and covered man to man like a cornerback... on the other hand Otis was great in his own right... he made those receptions before the rules changes...he had to fight for them... agism does work both ways... its true...

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Adam

There's definitely a case for him. He made twice as many All-Star games and also made an All-Decade team, a feat Taylor never accomplished. It's not Cherry's fault the Chiefs weren't very good in the 80s. Agism works the other way too...