Chiefs Hemingway so far - Page 12

**AustinChief** · 03:38 PM

So, how does everyone feel about Junior so far this year?

I am disappointed with the amount of targets (9) and he has 1 drop (and it was a bad one) but the rest of his stats are decent. 9.8 yds per reception. 24 yards after catch. And all 4 of his catches have been for 1st downs.

The one thing that has been impressive has been his downfield blocking. Of our WRs he is head and shoulders beyond anyone in this category. I'd actually like to see a stat for yardage on runs/screens/swing passes to his side when he is on the field.

So any thoughts on why he isn't seeing the field more(as a receiving threat and not just a blocker)? I know Htismaqe will say it's because he has trouble learning the offense(any offense) and this may be true. I agree with this to an extent but I expected him to be able to pick it up by now.

Mr. Laz · 10-19-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

No excuse for that drop, but it's funny watching the overreactions. Last game everyone thought he was a savior for one good half. Now he is the worst WR ever! EVAH!!!!1!1!!!

Fact is. Our entire team can't catch for shit, up until now Hemingway was one of our better guys at avoiding bone head drops. Now he sucks like the rest.

**wazu** · 10-19-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

No excuse for that drop, but it's funny watching the overreactions. Last game everyone thought he was a savior for one good half. Now he is the worst WR ever! EVAH!!!!1!1!!!

Fact is. Our entire team can't catch for shit, up until now Hemingway was one of our better guys at avoiding bone head drops. Now he sucks like the rest.

I just think he's another mediocre receiver that will one day be long forgotten.

Deberg_1990 · 10-19-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wazu

I just think he's another mediocre receiver that will one day be long forgotten.

Danan Hughes

**wazu** · 10-19-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Danan Hughes

I'll actually be happy if he ends up being as good as Danan Hughes.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-19-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

How do you feel about Hemingway?

I want Burfict to tackle him.

**AustinChief** · 10-19-2014, 05:19 PM

To be clear, of all things a WR can screw up on, drops is the one thing I have no tolerance for. His (previous) ability to avoid drops was what made his lack of targets so frustrating. Now, I could care less if he sees the field, but keep in perspective that all of our WRs are guilty of this. We desperately need a true #1 WR.

**the Talking Can** · 10-19-2014, 05:21 PM

about what you'd expect from career #5 WRs

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-19-2014, 05:29 PM

Drops are going to happen. Drop rate is important, but you should look at it like fielding %.

You'd rather have a SS that can get to an extra 25 balls a year but commits eight more errors than a sure handed statue.

Similarly, a WR who gets open all the time but drops a fairly high amount of passes is still more valuable than a WR who catches everything thrown to him, but can't get open.

10-02-2014, 12:32 PM
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2669112	Hemingway so far So, how does everyone feel about Junior so far this year? I am disappointed with the amount of targets (9) and he has 1 drop (and it was a bad one) but the rest of his stats are decent. 9.8 yds per reception. 24 yards after catch. And all 4 of his catches have been for 1st downs. The one thing that has been impressive has been his downfield blocking. Of our WRs he is head and shoulders beyond anyone in this category. I'd actually like to see a stat for yardage on runs/screens/swing passes to his side when he is on the field. So any thoughts on why he isn't seeing the field more(as a receiving threat and not just a blocker)? I know Htismaqe will say it's because he has trouble learning the offense(any offense) and this may be true. I agree with this to an extent but I expected him to be able to pick it up by now. Last edited by AustinChief; 10-03-2014 at 03:38 PM..
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10-19-2014, 05:19 PM	#171
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2669112	To be clear, of all things a WR can screw up on, drops is the one thing I have no tolerance for. His (previous) ability to avoid drops was what made his lack of targets so frustrating. Now, I could care less if he sees the field, but keep in perspective that all of our WRs are guilty of this. We desperately need a true #1 WR.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	Drops are going to happen. Drop rate is important, but you should look at it like fielding %. You'd rather have a SS that can get to an extra 25 balls a year but commits eight more errors than a sure handed statue. Similarly, a WR who gets open all the time but drops a fairly high amount of passes is still more valuable than a WR who catches everything thrown to him, but can't get open. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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