Who Will Return Kicks?

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WR Mike Wallace from Ole Miss

Do you remember the days when Dante Hall was a threat every time he touched the ball? Those were the days when our defense could stop an offense on third down, and we actually had hope that something good would happen on the punt return. It was exciting and always fun to watch. Unfortunately, when Dante Hall’s wheels fell off; so did the Chiefs’. Over the last couple of years, instead of hoping to score, we have just been hoping not to fumble or not get pinned deep into our own territory.

As far as KR/PRs on our current roster, it was obvious that Jeff Webb was inadequate, Jamaal Charles looked lost, and Dantrell Savage promised little. The new brass brought in W.R. C.J. Jones for a “look-see”, but wasn’t he out of football recently? How good can he be? Rodney Wright? Terrance Copper? Travis Daniel? Are they the answer? They weren’t the answer for their previous ball clubs.

It seems only logical that our next KR/PR is going to come from the draft. In analyzing who the Chiefs have visited and/or interviewed in recent weeks a possibility has emerged: Mike Wallace, a wide receiver out of Mississippi, is 6’1, 199 Pounds. He ran a 4.39 40 time (second fastest among receivers) and is projected to go in the 4th or 5th round (per nfldraftscout.com). At Mississippi he averaged 24.6 yards on 35 kick returns, with one touchdown. He is known for stretching the field with his speed and has decent hands. The knock on him is his route running ability. I say put him at #4 or #5 receiver and use that speed to return kicks. He would be a project, but worth it between the 4th and 5th round.

What say you? Do you know of any other KR/PR the Chiefs should be targeting? Who will be returning kicks this year?

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kcdan58

I now have a 2nd favorite team for a few more years. I heard the Eagles were big players as well. I wonder if the fact that Tony won't be playing KC for 4 more years vs. this year had anything to do with it.

A consumate pro...I will always remember that Herm screwed him out of an arrowhead reception for breaking the record. Tony deserves better and hopefully he will get to play for a playoff team for a few more years.

I might be too emotionally involved, but I think the team just got a hell of a lot worse today.

doc

does this mean we might take Crabtree? Bye TG you were a great chief and i will miss seeing you play on Sundays.

Jeremy Hanson

Tony G Traded to Falcoms per Jay Glazer more to come

...for a 2nd in 2010

I couldn't tell if someone had already broke this, but Jay Glazer is reporting that the Chiefs have traded Gonzo to the Falcons

Johnny Knox is projected to go in the 4th and 5th rounds too.

Wasn't Devin Hester drafted as a PR/KR. He went in the 2nd round. The Bears did not take him for his CB skills.

Ted Ginn was essentially drafted for his PR/KR skills and went in the first!

Savage had 8 PR for 17 yards! He did better on KR; 26 attempts for 633 yards. But he should not be our primary guy.

cassel4prez

the sippio thing was an april fools joke
but i like johnny knox i still think that a fourth or 5th is a reach for a KR

redbeard

we did bring back sippio, he could be who they want as a return man...he can run after the catch...just a thought...

and your right about the set up and blocking...but we have to see that to have great blocking in the return game you need some ability and talent...
as for our chiefs we have trouble placing an entire team on the field let alone having others to use in the return game...we know the stars wont do it...so for the most part they use backups...

eruleptanero

One problem with looking at Robinson, Double D: he isn't on the roster any more. (http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/4/21/847501/chi...)

In response to the OP, I thought Savage promised more than "little." I wouldn't mind seeing him as the KR this year.

Double D

I like the idea of bringing this kid in for look (as a KR + potential deep threat WR) however I would not be so quick to overlook somebody we already have on the roster - namely Kevin Robinson. The biggest problem we've had when it comes to returns has had more to do with blocking & setting up the wedge than lack of returners. The new "no wedge" rule will probably have a pretty big impact on the whole return game as well. I have been arguing for a couple of years now that improving special teams should be our highest offseason priority. I can't tell you how glad I am to see that so far it seems to also be the highest priority for Pioli and co.

Until recently, I often felt like I was the only who understood how huge of deal field position can be.

Adam Best

I like this idea, but I would rather see us go after Roscoe Parrish. Why not get a proven commodity? He might cost us a third or fourth next year, but he was originally a second-round pick and is a dynamic return guy who can also play some wideout, which these kids (Know and Wallace) wouldn't be able to do at this point.