Dude did u not read scott pioli wanted to trade back between 8 and 11 where he was prijected but there were no takers. He wanted a high character guy that wouldnt let top 5 money get to his head. So theres more to.the story than u care to mention.
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As am I. I think we are going to see a very good offense even not getting Manning. I just hope Manning signs with the Donkeys so we can beat him up twice a year and make him regret not even granting us a visit. Either that or sign with the niners and we can do it in the superbowl :D :chiefs: :chiefs: :chiefs:
I don't think it's any mystery that I hate this regime. As you found out during the Herm years, if I find something I don't like, I'm not gonna be shy to voice my opinion, despite probably offending others.
As for McCluster, I'll still say he's just fool's gold. You can throw his YPC at me any time you want, just don't forget all the 3rd and 18 draws he gets for 13 yards. His stats are incredibly skewed compared to a normal RB that is forced to get the rough yards.
I saw a lot of football last season featuring the Saints and the Dolphins, and the only players that McCluster could favorably compare to is Bush and Sproles, which I believe a lot of people compared him to. They are making a constant impact on every snap. McCluster usually just gets crushed if he gets near the ball.
McCluster could be a beast if he would stop getting tackles by peoples fingers. He literally falls down from the wind of the defensive player. Every hit against him looks like a huge hit. Watching him play looks a lot like me tackling my six year old son.
Quinn cut his teeth at the Browns and pretty much everyone seems to believe that no matter who you are, things suck in Cleveland. I think Quinn was rooted out of the start in Denver due to Tebowmania and he could be a pleasant suprise should he get a chance to play with the Chiefs. If Cassel can do well with a great supporting cast, I am sure Quinn would be able too since he has never actually had that.
Trying to compare the situation with McCluster with Greg Hill is apples to oranges. Greg Hill, for whatever reason, was made to sit on the bench during a majority of his time with the chiefs, while Schottenheimer played running back by committee.
When Hill finally got the chance to play a full game, for Dick Vermeil & the Rams, he responded with a 140+ yard game, a game in which he tried so hard he wound up breaking his leg and had to leave the NFL because of the injury.
My point is this - McCluster has gotten opportunities, but he's stuck in situations he's just not tailor made for. Maybe another reason for Haley's mid-season firing? The guy is awesome return man. Pounding the ball inbetween the tackles is just not his cup of tea, although not from lack of trying.