Chiefs It's all about the Receivers

**MahiMike** · 12-15-2014, 09:35 AM

As I sat and watched the Redzone channel waiting for a glimpse of my Chiefs, I was privvy to a lot of games yesterday. One thing stood out in every game I watched. I's all about the receivers.

In today's NFL, the passing game has all the advantage. You just need the players to execute it. You can see why top teams are at the top and the wannabe's are a level behind them. Pick a game, any game and you'll see guys either making catches or dropping passes.

Take Miami/New England for example. I watched at least 5 balls that should have been caught that were dropped by the receivers. Many of these were deep passes and at least 1 for a TD. Any of these passes caught would have made a difference in the outcome. Meanwhile, New England's receivers just kept chugging along, moving the chains.

Take the Browns/Bengals game. Same thing. Sure Johnny football had a bad day but part of that was his receivers. He's a rookie in his 1st game. You have to know the passes won't be perfect. Catch the damn ball.

Chiefs/Raiders vs Steelers/Falcons. Why does big Ben always seem to have a receiver that can make the tough catch look simple? Antonio Brown tip toes on the sideline like he has 20 inch toes. Meanwhile, our beloved Dwayne Bowe STILL thinks he's at LSU where only one foot is needed. Just like the playoff game at Indy, Bowe repeatedly can't get his feet in bounds.

And for all the folks that say it's about the QB - bullshit. I saw a dozen catches by the Seahawks, Broncos, Patriots, etc. that were either 1 handed or just plain difficult to grab.

And this junk about taking 3 years to develop a WR? Odell Beckham please. You think Eli is doing all the work there?

We are constantly complaining about our QB in KC. Time to blame the guys on the receiving end instead.

**Bearcat** · 12-15-2014, 09:43 AM

**MahiMike** · 12-15-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Nice cherry pick.

**Bearcat** · 12-15-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Nice cherry pick.

I scoured the internet to find that one bad pass.

FFS, your avatar title thing says Alex > Kaepernick. Well, Kaepernick has much better receivers, so he's clearly much, much better.

**MahiMike** · 12-15-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I scoured the internet to find that one bad pass.

FFS, your avatar title thing says Alex > Kaepernick. Well, Kaepernick has much better receivers, so he's clearly much, much better.

Logic defies you. Stay out of my thread.

Snapplez · 12-15-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Logic defies you. Stay out of my thread.

You're reeruned and so is this thread

**Bearcat** · 12-15-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Snapplez

You're reeruned and so is this thread

I'll always remember how Willie Davis and JJ Birden led the Chiefs to those playoff victories in '93. That QB they had... shit, what was his name... he didn't amount to anything without those guys.

KC native · 12-15-2014, 10:12 AM

Receivers can't throw themselves the ball down field.

reeruned thread is reeruned.

**The Franchise** · 12-15-2014, 10:18 AM

And this is your typical Chiefs fan. This is why we can't have nice things.

TEX · 12-15-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

As I sat and watched the Redzone channel waiting for a glimpse of my Chiefs, I was privvy to a lot of games yesterday. One thing stood out in every game I watched. I's all about the receivers.

In today's NFL, the passing game has all the advantage. You just need the players to execute it. You can see why top teams are at the top and the wannabe's are a level behind them. Pick a game, any game and you'll see guys either making catches or dropping passes.

Take Miami/New England for example. I watched at least 5 balls that should have been caught that were dropped by the receivers. Many of these were deep passes and at least 1 for a TD. Any of these passes caught would have made a difference in the outcome. Meanwhile, New England's receivers just kept chugging along, moving the chains.

Take the Browns/Bengals game. Same thing. Sure Johnny football had a bad day but part of that was his receivers. He's a rookie in his 1st game. You have to know the passes won't be perfect. Catch the damn ball.

Chiefs/Raiders vs Steelers/Falcons. Why does big Ben always seem to have a receiver that can make the tough catch look simple? Antonio Brown tip toes on the sideline like he has 20 inch toes. Meanwhile, our beloved Dwayne Bowe STILL thinks he's at LSU where only one foot is needed. Just like the playoff game at Indy, Bowe repeatedly can't get his feet in bounds.

And for all the folks that say it's about the QB - bullshit. I saw a dozen catches by the Seahawks, Broncos, Patriots, etc. that were either 1 handed or just plain difficult to grab.

And this junk about taking 3 years to develop a WR? Odell Beckham please. You think Eli is doing all the work there?

We are constantly complaining about our QB in KC. Time to blame the guys on the receiving end instead.

It's more about the OL than anything. Fix that and it's the best value upgrade possible to make everything else better. Last season, KC's offense played very well the last 7 games (and the playoff game) with much of the same cast - difference was that OL, while not stellar, was much better than the steaming pile they have now.

FishingRod · 12-15-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Receivers can't throw themselves the ball down field.

reeruned thread is reeruned.

Elvis could thow it and catch it too

BlackHelicopters · 12-15-2014, 10:35 AM

McGyver could catch the ball

Mr. Laz · 12-15-2014, 10:47 AM

it's certainly about the receivers AS WELL

our QB has to make himself look for deeper passes
our Oline has to protect better
our WR have to catch and play better
our coach has to prepare and call better plays

it's a team game

Mr. Laz · 12-15-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

we have like 3 drops in one drive yesterday

the only reason it doesn't happen more is because Alex Smith is afraid to throw to the WR more

FringeNC · 12-15-2014, 10:49 AM

An effective passing attack requires a lot stuff -- good QB, good WRs, good offensive line, good coaching, etc.

I think what Buffalo's pass rush did to the vaunted Packers passing attack shows the importance of the O-line. I really think Reid can scheme a very effective passing attack with the receivers we have (including RBs and TEs) if the QB has time. In other words, I think pass protection has been a much bigger issue than poor WRs this year.

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MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	It's all about the Receivers As I sat and watched the Redzone channel waiting for a glimpse of my Chiefs, I was privvy to a lot of games yesterday. One thing stood out in every game I watched. I's all about the receivers. In today's NFL, the passing game has all the advantage. You just need the players to execute it. You can see why top teams are at the top and the wannabe's are a level behind them. Pick a game, any game and you'll see guys either making catches or dropping passes. Take Miami/New England for example. I watched at least 5 balls that should have been caught that were dropped by the receivers. Many of these were deep passes and at least 1 for a TD. Any of these passes caught would have made a difference in the outcome. Meanwhile, New England's receivers just kept chugging along, moving the chains. Take the Browns/Bengals game. Same thing. Sure Johnny football had a bad day but part of that was his receivers. He's a rookie in his 1st game. You have to know the passes won't be perfect. Catch the damn ball. Chiefs/Raiders vs Steelers/Falcons. Why does big Ben always seem to have a receiver that can make the tough catch look simple? Antonio Brown tip toes on the sideline like he has 20 inch toes. Meanwhile, our beloved Dwayne Bowe STILL thinks he's at LSU where only one foot is needed. Just like the playoff game at Indy, Bowe repeatedly can't get his feet in bounds. And for all the folks that say it's about the QB - bullshit. I saw a dozen catches by the Seahawks, Broncos, Patriots, etc. that were either 1 handed or just plain difficult to grab. And this junk about taking 3 years to develop a WR? Odell Beckham please. You think Eli is doing all the work there? We are constantly complaining about our QB in KC. Time to blame the guys on the receiving end instead.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	it's certainly about the receivers AS WELL our QB has to make himself look for deeper passes our Oline has to protect better our WR have to catch and play better our coach has to prepare and call better plays it's a team game __________________
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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $1336014	An effective passing attack requires a lot stuff -- good QB, good WRs, good offensive line, good coaching, etc. I think what Buffalo's pass rush did to the vaunted Packers passing attack shows the importance of the O-line. I really think Reid can scheme a very effective passing attack with the receivers we have (including RBs and TEs) if the QB has time. In other words, I think pass protection has been a much bigger issue than poor WRs this year.
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