Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

by Joel Thorman on Nov 25, 2009 9:05 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Well deserved, in my opinion.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles was awarded AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Charles was the Chiefs kick returner in last weekend's victory when he returned the opening kickoff 97 yards to house to set the tone.

This is the first time a Chiefs player has been awarded this honor since S Maurice Leggett returned the Raiders Raider-esque fake field goal fumble back for a touchdown.

This also comes on the heels of the news that Charles is a finalist for Sprint Can't Miss Play of the Week. VOTE for that here.

Chiefs S Mike Brown received defensive player of the week against the Raiders two weeks ago so there's some good vibes coming from the NFL.

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I've been trying to figure out who Jamaal Charles reminds me of regarding other RB's

and I thought of LT. He seems to have many of the same characteristics. What do others think?

by jcox31mc on Nov 25, 2009 9:29 AM CST reply actions

Well, the obvious answer is Chris Johnson

But I do see some similarities with LT. I think they both have incredible balance and the ability to make quick cuts, although Charles doesn’t jump into his cuts

by Aperture on Nov 25, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions

yup

I’m hoping for Chris Johnson.

by kc571 on Nov 25, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

do they get any money for these or just well deserved recognition?

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Nov 25, 2009 9:34 AM CST reply actions

I'm thinking Chris Johnson

or Reggie Bush……..Jamaal isn’t quite the “bowling ball w’ spikes” that LT & MJD are. He’s smaller & has more home run speed

by reedeasy on Nov 25, 2009 9:35 AM CST reply actions

Just recognition and...

I think they donate money for charity in his name.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Nov 25, 2009 9:35 AM CST reply actions

gotcha

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions

Does anyone remember how fast Bush, LT, Chris Johnson and Charles are?

by jcox31mc on Nov 25, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions

40 times at the combine

Bush—did not run it
LT—4.42
CJ—4.24
Charles—4.38
I’ll add in McFadden—4.33
some others:
Eddie Royal—4.39
Desean Jackson—4.35

Now, Charles has run a 10.18 100m clocked in the Tx Relays. He was on a 4×100 team where he ran it.

by Ren on Nov 25, 2009 9:50 AM CST up reply actions

The 10.18 time

equates to a 4.07 40.

by Ren on Nov 25, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions

Fuzzy Math

When you run 100 yards/meters, the first 10 yards/meters where you’re still accelerating (and hence, going slower) has less of an impact on your overall time.

There is no way in hell that Charles could run the 40 in 4.07.

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Nov 25, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions

running the last 70 yards (or so) of that last 100 meters in around 5.8 seconds (4.38 in 1st 40) is pretty impressive & means that not many players in football can catch him once he gets in the open! Maybe a handful, if that.

Long time kool-aid drinker & too old to learn a new trick! No flip-flopping allowed!

by ttownmikey on Nov 25, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions