Chiefs Checking Out a Receiver Today

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2009 1:00 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

A league source tells me that the Kansas City Chiefs are working out Chandler Williams today. A 24 year old receiver out of Bradenton, Florida, Williams is one of many receivers the Chiefs have checked out this season in order to combat the case of the dropsies that have taken over in recent weeks.

Williams comes in at 5'11", 178 pounds and hails from Florida International University.

Originally a 7th round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings, he's bounced around the league including stops with the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons.

He was on the Dolphins while Chris Chambers was there so those two have a connection.

The Chiefs currently have open spots on the practice squad.

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by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Dec 22, 2009 1:22 PM CST reply actions

yeah i hear ya

im kinda sick of that too….not much chance of getting him anyway

by KCinAZ on Dec 22, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

Slot WR prospect maybe?

Can he catch the football?

by Nick Britt on Dec 22, 2009 1:26 PM CST reply actions

I have evidence that he can catch

http://www.nfl.com/players/chandlerwilliams/profile?id=WIL179976

Check out the video on the right-hand side of the screen

by Nick Britt on Dec 22, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

novel concept!

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers

by stagdsp on Dec 22, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions

Another wide receiver off the street

means he will start this next game, be thrown at about 8 times, catch a few of those then be benched the next week for Lance Long, Mark Bradley, Bobby Wade, or anyone else.

I say we just go get J.J. Birden and see if he can still play.

by Fozzyboyd on Dec 22, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

+1

by Hail2DaChiefs on Dec 22, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions

Can return kicks

“…top kick-off return specialist with an average of 21.7 yards on 19 returns…ranked No. 57 nationally in that category…”

http://www.fiusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=49160&SPID=4780&DB_OEM_ID=11700&ATCLID=563252&Q_SEASON=2006

He also lettered in badminton in HS.

by Nick Britt on Dec 22, 2009 1:35 PM CST reply actions

badminton?

nice…sign him up

we need a guy who is battle tested in fierce competition like that!

by stagdsp on Dec 22, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions

I prefer

big receivers.

Isnt it a little..frustrating..to see us getting these small receivers?

Long – 5’11 186lbs

Chambers – 5’11 210lbs (I DO give Chambers credit because he plays bigger than his size)

Wade – 5’10 186lbs

Lawrence – 6’0 186lbs

I mean..I dont have anything against small speedy receivers, but its always easier for a QB to throw to a bigger target. To me, 6’2 is the smallest a receiver should be, UNLESS he’s a serious speed threat. At that point, I’d be willing to go down to 6’ flat. IF I were to ever dip below 6’, that guy better be 200+ lbs and have a serious vertical.

I like big, tall, physical receivers, and I’m sure QB’s like to throw to those types. I dont mind speedy receivers at all..you have to have a deep threat..but how hard is it to find a speedy receiver whos atleast 6’ tall?

by Petey14 on Dec 22, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions

Always raising the bar!

Long time Chiefs fan!! First time post!! Great spot.. I really enjoy this blog. I listen to Sirius Radio ( all NFL, all the time). I hope we keep looking for every postion of need untill it’s very hard to get on roster. Keep raising the bar..
Let’s keep Matriculating ball up the field!!

by BBell78 on Dec 22, 2009 11:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions