Baldwin struggling.

[chiefsrule]

First-round pick Jonathan Baldwin has reportedly shown an "absolute inability" to deal with press coverage so far in Chiefs camp.


Observed Nick Wright of 610 Kansas City, "When he's been jammed, I haven't seen him catch one." Wright concedes that Baldwin has impressed when faced with off coverage, but defensive coordinators aren't dumb enough to let him get a running start. It's notable that the K.C. Star has predicted Jerheme Urban will start opposite Dwayne Bowe this season. Steve Breaston would be the slot receiver, relegating Baldwin to a No. 4 receiver role.

[loyalchief91]

Terrible news. This is our first round draft pick too. Boy, I hope this kid isn't a bust.

[tornadospotter]

Seems about right to me, the kid needs to learn the pro game, better learning comes from building your way up, than having it all, then drop plenty of balls, till you finally get it.

[matthewschiefs]

Happens with a lot of rookies. This year is extra tuff on the due to the lockout they missed time with the coaches. It will take time for him to pick it up like any rookie.

[chiefsrule]

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[Connie Jo]

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[GarH]

Rookies struggle when they have the playbook for 3 months, have OTA and the three months before training camp starts. I'm not about to be worried at this point.

[GarH]

Another reason I like the Colbert pick-up is he is a veteran with coaching experience to help mentor Baldwin.

[SIC J]

Why be worried? Chiefs got Haley to teach him some things. Look what he did with Fitzgerald and Bowe.

[Connie Jo]

Why be worried? Chiefs got Haley to teach him some things. Look what he did with Fitzgerald and Bowe.

Indeed!! The past is a good indicator of the future, this is fact.