Who is Rodney Wright?
by sunny D on Aug 5, 2009 2:09 PM CDT
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From the FanPosts -Primetime
Is number 11 WR/KR Rodney Wright an arena league player who will be Kurt Warner or Bobby Sippio? So far in camp, he's been making plays every day. There are pics of an excellent catch demonstrating super concentration from Sunday after the jump. Until a few days ago, he had no chance of making the team as far as I could tell. Running backs may have a shot at 5'9", but a wide receiver? Hmm.
Anyway, since his name kept coming up in camp reports as a person making good catches, returning kicks and getting behind the defense, I thought a post that pulled together some facts and pics would be good. If this flash in a pan makes it into one of the top three kick return possibilities, maybe we'll see some lightning during one of the first three pre-season games.
via KCChiefs.com
From the Mothership:
Arena League veteran signed with the Chiefs on April 7th … Attended camp with Buffalo in 2002-03 … Spent his past four seasons with the San Jose SaberCats (2005-08) of the Arena Football League … Caught 292 passes for 3,229 yards (11.1 avg.) with 42 TDs … Returned 113 kickoffs for 2,450 yards (21.7 avg.) with four TDs and four missed field goals for 110 yards (27.5 avg.) with a TD … Spent portions of the 2002-03 seasons on the Buffalo practice squad … Entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (250th overall) of the Bills in the 2002 NFL Draft.
From Gretz, CBS Aug 2 2009 | 5:02:38 pm
Rodney Wright had a nice catch on a deep ball under good coverage. (Same play caught by CMatthews on camera from the stands.)
via UW-RF
Rodney practicing punt returns.
via UW-RF
via UW-RF
From August 4
From August 5
Is Wright a playmaker good enough to help the Chiefs win on Sundays? Or camp star who's just not quite ready for primetime? And can he beat out the rest of the pack in the punt return game, such as WR Bobby Engram, WR Quinten Lawrence, CB Maurice Leggett, CB Jackie Bates, RB Dantrell Savage, CB Londen Fryar and WR Taurus Johnson?
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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yeah but
like Sippio, he runs with the second and third stingers. Usually, looking good against those guys doesn’t amount to jack as we learned with Bobby. Unless, the coaches start giving him reps with the first string offense, I don’t think you’ll see him be more than a practice squad guy. It seems like there are more wideouts stepping it up since we signed Toomer. That’s good to know.
by jonnyu on Aug 5, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
let me add on to that by saying
we don’t really have a deep threat right now. Since Lawrence has seemed to be somewhat of a disappointment, Wright could be the one to take on this role. I’m really hoping Lawrence starts holding on to the ball, though. His speed is incredible.
by jonnyu on Aug 5, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do we know he is always running with the 2nd unit?
Above it says he caught a pass from Matt Cassel, not Thiggy.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 5, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care who it is, as long as they help the team win.
Like the Don said "We are not looking for the best players, we are looking for the right players.
by bluechief7 on Aug 5, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
good point bluechief
I can give a frogs fat ass who he is as long as he is helping the team. And if he so does make this team last i checked our kick return was pretty shitty so even if the guy can play as special teams and makes a splash you never know all you need is a chance we need guys to come out the woodworks at this point any guy that can help us win some games im alright with.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 5, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he will be a practice squad guy
by dwill_pittst on Aug 5, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really -- two days in a row or just a re-post?
While I thought I had done my homework for the post, I got nervous that the August 5th report was simply a re-telling of what happened August 4th. When double-checking, I confirmed that Wright did take it to the house twice in two days. Emphasis from the quote is mine.
August 5th10:09 AM – We just witnessed one of the more entertaining WR/DB one-on-one periods of camp, at least from a big-play perspective.
WR Rodney Wright got loose for a big play today, getting behind the defender once again for a nice TD from 40-50 yards out. He celebrated by hi-fiving one of the fans behind the fence that borders the back of the end zone.
by sunny D on Aug 5, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D Bowe
better wake the f up!
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 5, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dbowe i havent heard anything out of dbowe which is pretty unusual
the only thing i have been hearing is haley is snapping on the drop balls and i dont blame him the guy is a perfectionist and thats what we need right now somone to push guys to the next level
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 5, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
Or does Webb not stand a chance of making the roster this year? Herm’s gonna be so sad :(
by dubhustle on Aug 5, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY
Webb consistently making the roster has been scaring me the past few seasons
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
by 808NaNz808 on Aug 5, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
webb needs to go he can never step up
and take his game to the next level time to cut ties in my eyes. unless haley sees something he likes in him we need fresh blood on our wide reciever corp
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 5, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's going to make the team
he will have to lock up a special teams spot. If I’m not mistaken, since he spent part of 2 seasons on the Bill’s practice squad he isn’t eligible for ours, right? The odds are stacked against a 5’9, 7th round pick, arena league receiver. But if he continues to impress and can lock down a special teams spot then who knows what can happen.
by JayrodT on Aug 5, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For real
anyone who has been paying attention to camp reports will have seen this guys name keep popping up. I remember when we first signed him I was like, “WTF” because he was a shorter, older receiver that came from the arena league. I thought for sure he would have been one the first to get cut but homeboy is making the most out of his chance. I almost believe Pioli had an “in” on this guy and knew he had game. He’s got as good a chance as anybody on making the team as a returner. I’m starting to root for this guy
by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 5, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember the word on Darling
was he had “blazing” speed too. That didnt seem to work out very well. Hopefully Wright can make the most of this opportunity.
by dubhustle on Aug 5, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean
like when he got caught from behind and cost us the pats game last year.
sigh.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 5, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was before
he had the knee injury. At one point he had blazing speed. Not so sure that’s true anymore.
by Chiefs4Life on Aug 5, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not
going to get my hopes up. There always seems to be a guy that blows things away in camp, but doesn’t have the stuff come game time. Remember Richard Smith a couple years back?
by KCMizzou on Aug 5, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Richard Smith really needed to be groomed and looked more like a west coast offense guy instead of a Vermiel and Saunders type reciever, and he needed someone to jump all over him like Haley is instead of going right into the doghouse. He could have been something, but like LJ he was a Peterson guy not a Vermiel guy so with that first dropped pass in the season, he went in the doghouse, unlike LJ he never got back out.
by mcclanahanman on Aug 5, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made a fanpost about him a while back.
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/6/8/902881/rodney-wright
"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 5, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Matt!
Good additional info and video! Surprisingly I didn’t see it when I did a name search. Sorry it didn’t get included above from the start. You obviously had some foresight back in early June before he started to make a few waves in camp. Good work and link.
by sunny D on Aug 5, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No prob..
I hate not knowing about a guy on our roster. I love gathering info on them. Never know when we could have a diamond in the rough. Wright sure looks like one.
"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 5, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn...
This guy has a pretty ridiculous hop-step juke. I would love to see what he can do on a full-sized field.
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 5, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
He has some serious change of direction ability and really looks for yards after the catch. Slot receiver and return guy? I hate to start the Sippio type band wagon, but this guy looked impressive in that video. He’s my camp underdog now 4 sho!
by TonyG88 on Aug 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets support Rodney!
Put Rodney on the 53!
Put Rodney on the 53!
Lets all sing it together now….
Put Rodney on the 53!
Put Rodney on the 53!
Thats Wright!
Thats Wright!
"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 5, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta remember in the video he is playing against NFL rejects.
Many of those missed tackles would have translated into solid hits in the NFL.
Also this is a highlight video so he is suppose to look amazing.
When he was pressured on the kickoff returns he reminded me of Dale Carter. He went backwards and side to side instead of pressing forward.
He does look great once he gets into open field
by ravenhawk on Aug 5, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has slotback attributes
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
by soybon on Aug 5, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Dante Hall about 5'9"?
If I remember correctly, Hall was tiny and made one heck of a return man. It doesn’t sound like Lawrence has stepped up to take that spot, and we can really use a reliable guy to put us in better field position than we played from all of last year.
by Chiefs4Life on Aug 5, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep....
He was a shorty too…and fast as fk when he got that ball….I miss him….lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Aug 5, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Wright can jump into the back of a pickup bed
from the ground wearing sandals then i will be convinced hes a playmaker.
by dubhustle on Aug 5, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty easy
With the tailgate down..
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 5, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats weak
Wright can jump through the field goal post while wearing no shoes and 15lb weights on each ankle….
"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo
by Matt_Grbac on Aug 5, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a Note on Rodney
I watched just about all his games at Fresno State, and the guy was our number 1 receiver along side Bernard Berrian. I always Wright was just as good. Even though Berrian was more explosive, better in the return game, and translated into the pro’s better obviously.
But a lot of the big plays Wright made were on those little bubble screens and quick passes that New England seemed to run all the time a couple of years ago. I wonder if this is had anything to do with why Pioli took a shot on him, especially since the Patriots seemed to grab a lot of Fresno state guys due to the Pat Hill/ Bellicheck connection.
Anyways, with Wrights previous failures I’m really hoping he can make the cut and have a little success in this system.
by Artimus Clyde on Aug 5, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd Thanks for the information!
Very nice insight. I didn’t know about the Hill/Belichick connection. Thanks!
by Joel Thorman on Aug 5, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to AP
We are a little out of sync today :)
Come on back Artimus Clyde
A name to remember :)
"He could hear the tone of my voice change and he got this big smile on his face. I melted like butter." Marty on Derrick Thomas. God Bless You, DT
Welcome to the NFL Hall of Fame. You Deserve it :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 5, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Southpark
Blew up my browser :(
"He could hear the tone of my voice change and he got this big smile on his face. I melted like butter." Marty on Derrick Thomas. God Bless You, DT
Welcome to the NFL Hall of Fame. You Deserve it :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 5, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being old and not knowing Artimus Clyde
searched and Viola
Blowed up
"He could hear the tone of my voice change and he got this big smile on his face. I melted like butter." Marty on Derrick Thomas. God Bless You, DT
Welcome to the NFL Hall of Fame. You Deserve it :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 5, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.
That sucks. Sometimes I hate the internet.
by TheQ on Aug 5, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd
I think Wright has an excellent chance of winning a roster spot as our return man. I think Lawrence is showing that the jump to big time football is bigger than some think. Probably a little too early to tell, but he has as good a chance as anybody.
by TheQ on Aug 5, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to give a little info...
I’m always on here reading the news, pretty much my only source living out in Cali. And ya, Pat and Bill coached together back in Cleveland. Good to see some South Park fans, terrible about the computer though! lol
by Artimus Clyde on Aug 6, 2009 2:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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