Chiefs Deon Yelder!! - Page 2

UChieffyBugger · 10-02-2019, 08:50 PM

I'm surprised he's barely been talked about tbh. Sunday was the first time he caught passes in the NFL and imo those two catches were very good indeed. The fact that Pat had the confidence to target him must also be a big boost for the kid. It's gonna be interesting to see if Andy decides to get him more involved In the next few games.

FlorentinePogen · 10-02-2019, 10:27 PM

I can see what guys are saying about Kelce looking slow, but I only notice this after the catch on curls and comebacks and digs where he catches the ball facing the QB and has to turn up field. He almost seems like's bracing himself for hits and making sure to protect the ball, but I wouldn't doubt that he's lost some burst at this age either.

But when you watch him actually running his routes pre-catch or when he catches a ball in stride he still looks plenty quick for a big man. Look at the route he ran to beat the defender for his touchdown against the raiders a couple of weeks ago as an example. He juked the shit out of him and beat his man like a boss.

oldman · 10-02-2019, 10:33 PM

I was glad to see Yelder get into the action, too. There are a lot of times 2 and even 3 TE sets are a good thing. At least it doesn't appear to be a coin flip on whether the catches or drops the ball when he's targeted.
To the question does Kelce look slow. He's getting mugged at the LOS without Hill in there. I think it takes him a little time to get a full head of steam on and that might appear to be slow. One of his better receptions last week was when he was standing still and PMII found him. I'll take his 85 yards every game, thank you very much.

**TimeForWasp** · 10-02-2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

I'm surprised he's barely been talked about tbh. Sunday was the first time he caught passes in the NFL and imo those two catches were very good indeed. The fact that Pat had the confidence to target him must also be a big boost for the kid. It's gonna be interesting to see if Andy decides to get him more involved In the next few games.

Probably wanted to see what he had to decide who to cut when other players come off injuries and suspensions.

oldman · 10-02-2019, 10:48 PM

Claiborne's end of suspension is the only slot we have to cut someone for. Fisher, Hill, and Williams have just been inactive. Wasn't Yelder hurt in a preseason game? Maybe it's just that he got off walking wounded.

jerryaldini · 10-02-2019, 10:53 PM

I was excited to see neon Deon take his elk like strides. Like to see Andy work him in and load manage Kelce.

Wilson8 · 10-02-2019, 11:37 PM

In KC's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, LB Tyler Mattakevich tackled Deon and rolled up on his ankle. I think Yelder has recovered from that injury and will contribute more as the season goes on.

Having guys on your roster that can play, even if they are 2nd or 3rd team is important. We've seen how teams are playing Travis Kelce by beating the hell out of him. It's always good to have good backups. I hope both Bell and Yelder can continue to grow, but at the same time, hope Travis stays healthy.

DRU · 10-02-2019, 11:59 PM

I just love that we have a QB who is willing and able to throw the ball to anybody that's open, and that the team seems very happy with that because they're winning and everybody gets to have some fun instead of just getting beat up all the time while a few guys get the glory.

tyreekthefreak · 10-03-2019, 04:25 AM

I was happy to see Yelder grab a couple too. It's another weapon the defense has to cover. Doesn't have to be a great weapon...just someone who is 6' 6" and can catch!

**ChiTown** · 10-03-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tyreekthefreak

I was happy to see Yelder grab a couple too. It's another weapon the defense has to cover. Doesn't have to be a great weapon...just someone who is 6' 6" and can catch!

Yelder is 6’4. FYI

InChiefsHeaven · 10-03-2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

Is it just me or does Kelce look slow

When he does the stop and start thing...he looks super slow. When he catches in stride, he looks OK. Not a burner like when he was younger, but certainly good enough. He's not going to outrun anybody, but he still gets open and the ball just sticks to his hands. That's his greatest asset.

nychief · 10-03-2019, 06:52 AM

Kelce is still recovering from surgery this off season.

Dunerdr · 10-03-2019, 06:53 AM

Ive seen mentioned that Kelce is slower, and he probably has lost some burst after ankle injuries and a few years of being a 4.5-4.6 240 freak of nature, but part of me thinks its how hes used. with AS11 it seemed like they tried to sneak Kelce out behind a defense when smith mostly only threw short stuff and defenses werent always playing that honest. Now we have some insanely fast guys who Kelce doesnt look fast in relation too at all, but cmon hes lining up between Watkins, Hill, Hardman now vs a broke dick Maclin, Conley, and Jason Avant..

And with Pat and the new line up Kelces job has gone from the only regular mismatch to almost the posession style lay down in the soft spot, usually underneath the secondary wich our widouts have drug 20 yards down the field, and be open when it turns into a backyard play.

BlackHelicopters · 10-03-2019, 07:56 AM

Finally. A thread about our third TE.

carcosa · 10-03-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TLO

Yippie skippy our 3rd TE caught 2 passes.

Not trying to be an ass, but it doesn't really matter.

PLEASE be nice!!!!!!

UChieffyBugger · 10-03-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters

Finally. A thread about our third TE.

If he keeps catching passes like he did on Sunday you'd be a fool to believe he'll remain the third TE.

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UChieffyBugger CP'S "MOST HATED" 😆 Join Date: Feb 2018 Casino cash: $2120400	Deon Yelder!! I'm surprised he's barely been talked about tbh. Sunday was the first time he caught passes in the NFL and imo those two catches were very good indeed. The fact that Pat had the confidence to target him must also be a big boost for the kid. It's gonna be interesting to see if Andy decides to get him more involved In the next few games.
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10-02-2019, 10:27 PM	#16
FlorentinePogen Starter Join Date: Nov 2018 Casino cash: $8853900	I can see what guys are saying about Kelce looking slow, but I only notice this after the catch on curls and comebacks and digs where he catches the ball facing the QB and has to turn up field. He almost seems like's bracing himself for hits and making sure to protect the ball, but I wouldn't doubt that he's lost some burst at this age either. But when you watch him actually running his routes pre-catch or when he catches a ball in stride he still looks plenty quick for a big man. Look at the route he ran to beat the defender for his touchdown against the raiders a couple of weeks ago as an example. He juked the shit out of him and beat his man like a boss.
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10-02-2019, 10:33 PM	#17
oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	I was glad to see Yelder get into the action, too. There are a lot of times 2 and even 3 TE sets are a good thing. At least it doesn't appear to be a coin flip on whether the catches or drops the ball when he's targeted. To the question does Kelce look slow. He's getting mugged at the LOS without Hill in there. I think it takes him a little time to get a full head of steam on and that might appear to be slow. One of his better receptions last week was when he was standing still and PMII found him. I'll take his 85 yards every game, thank you very much.
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10-02-2019, 10:48 PM	#19
oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	Claiborne's end of suspension is the only slot we have to cut someone for. Fisher, Hill, and Williams have just been inactive. Wasn't Yelder hurt in a preseason game? Maybe it's just that he got off walking wounded.
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10-02-2019, 10:53 PM	#20
jerryaldini MVP Join Date: Dec 2018 Casino cash: $4250400	I was excited to see neon Deon take his elk like strides. Like to see Andy work him in and load manage Kelce.
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10-02-2019, 11:37 PM	#21
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3577557	In KC's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, LB Tyler Mattakevich tackled Deon and rolled up on his ankle. I think Yelder has recovered from that injury and will contribute more as the season goes on. Having guys on your roster that can play, even if they are 2nd or 3rd team is important. We've seen how teams are playing Travis Kelce by beating the hell out of him. It's always good to have good backups. I hope both Bell and Yelder can continue to grow, but at the same time, hope Travis stays healthy.
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10-02-2019, 11:59 PM	#22
DRU To the Game Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $7243516	I just love that we have a QB who is willing and able to throw the ball to anybody that's open, and that the team seems very happy with that because they're winning and everybody gets to have some fun instead of just getting beat up all the time while a few guys get the glory.
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10-03-2019, 04:25 AM	#23
tyreekthefreak Veteran Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $1000400	I was happy to see Yelder grab a couple too. It's another weapon the defense has to cover. Doesn't have to be a great weapon...just someone who is 6' 6" and can catch!
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nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $6869466	Kelce is still recovering from surgery this off season. __________________ Good Time Charlie, Uncle Doobie and the Great Frisco Freakout.
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10-03-2019, 06:53 AM	#27
Dunerdr MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1939677	Ive seen mentioned that Kelce is slower, and he probably has lost some burst after ankle injuries and a few years of being a 4.5-4.6 240 freak of nature, but part of me thinks its how hes used. with AS11 it seemed like they tried to sneak Kelce out behind a defense when smith mostly only threw short stuff and defenses werent always playing that honest. Now we have some insanely fast guys who Kelce doesnt look fast in relation too at all, but cmon hes lining up between Watkins, Hill, Hardman now vs a broke dick Maclin, Conley, and Jason Avant.. And with Pat and the new line up Kelces job has gone from the only regular mismatch to almost the posession style lay down in the soft spot, usually underneath the secondary wich our widouts have drug 20 yards down the field, and be open when it turns into a backyard play. __________________ Adopt-A-Chief- Rachel Santschi
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10-03-2019, 07:56 AM	#28
BlackHelicopters Spiraling down the Drain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dante's Ninth Circle Casino cash: $2270588	Finally. A thread about our third TE. __________________ "We're both part of the same hypocrisy, Senator, but never think it applies to my family." "Fredo. You are my brother, and I love you. But never take sides against the Family again. Ever." 2019 Adopt a Chief - Travis Kelce #87
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