What Happened To Brad Cottam?

Hello Brad? Are you there? Where are you? “It’s me, opportunity knocking”. (Mr. Cottam has failed to answer).

Some of you may remember back on June 5, 2009, I posted an article about Brad Cottam. I normally do not re-hash things, but I have to admit that I was wrong about Brad. Here is an excerpt of what I wrote back in June:

“As a rookie, this third round pick played in all sixteen (16) games last year starting seven (7) of them. He spent most of the year honing his blocking skills and playing second string to Tony. He had no passing plays until week eight (8) against the Jets when Chan Gailey finally split him out like the Chiefs did with Tony. Per Cottam “splitting him out was only to last for one series but they did it on four (4) series since it worked so well”. He had four catches for thirty four (34) yards that game. Of course those aren’t Tony numbers, but those are pretty good. He averaged 9.0 yards a catch for the year.

Additionally, Brad Cottam is bigger than any linebacker or cornerback in the league. His size will create serious mismatches. This size disparity will allow him to outreach defenders for all footballs thrown his way. Can you imagine a six (6) foot corner (which is big by NFL standards) or a six foot two inch (6’2) LB on him? That’s a five (5) to seven (7) inch height difference, and at 269 pounds he will be able to “post up” like Tony used to. (Brad Cottam will make an excellent red zone threat with Bowe probably receiving double coverage). Best of all, Brad is also very fast for his size. He can run a 4.65 forty (per rivals.com). That is faster than some linebackers in the league.

What is Brad’s only negative? He has battled the injury bug. During his career, he has had five surgeries, including one upon his wrist in 2007, and another injury as a result of a car accident. If Brad can escape the bug, I predict that he will have forty five (45) catches, five hundred yards (500) receiving and six (6) touchdowns in 2009, only to do better in 2010.”

Unfortunately, Brad has squandered, in all likelihood, his only opportunity to make a name and living for himself. The Chiefs’ starting TE position was gift wrapped for him, and he failed to make anything of it. He has played in two of the five games to date, and has one catch for eleven yards. He is has been a huge disappointment for the Chiefs.

What do you think happened to Brad Cottam?

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