So Far So Good for Chiefs New Receiver Bobby Wade

by Joel Thorman on Sep 20, 2009 7:36 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Star

If you watched the Kansas City Chiefs game this afternoon, then you probably noticed No. 80 out on the field early and often. No, no that wasn't Jeff Webb, who has since been released.

It was new receiver Bobby Wade. Cut by the Minnesota Vikings last weekend, signed by the Chiefs on Monday and six catches for 72 yards on Sunday.

Not bad, right?

In the Chiefs 13-10 loss to the Oakland Radiers, Matt Cassel looked at Wade early and often. 29 of Cassel's first 30 passing yards went to him.

This is a nice stat - especially after a few plays with Mark Bradley last week - Wade caught four first downs and got 8 on a 3rd and 9 on another play.

3rd and 4: 16 yard reception
1st and 10: 5 yard reception
3rd and 9: 8 yard reception
2nd and 9: 12 yard reception
1st and 10: 20 yard reception
1st and 10: 11 yard reception

[First downs in bold]

Wade was targeted eight times.

"Bobby did a great job today," Cassel said. "He stepped up; he worked hard all week. He came in and really made a huge impact today. I was happy to see him step up. It was just one of those days that he was getting the ball a lot and he got open and we gave him the ball."

He also returned six punts for a run-of-the-mill 9.0 yards per return.

First week is in the books for Wade and the results are positive.

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Good day receiving.

But the guy is terrible on punt returns. Just terrible.

by GetRight on Sep 20, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

Considering he hadn't returned punts for a couple years

I wouldn’t be too rough on him.

At least he catches it cleanly. He had the one muff on a bad bounce, but I feel more comfortable with Wade back there until we get a real returner.

by ChiefDJ on Sep 20, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

agreed

he had one bad play where he tried to grab the ball on a bounce but other than that he at least did his job

by KCCheeze on Sep 20, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

At least he didn't fumble it. That's an improvement.

I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...

by BinSC on Sep 20, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions

At least it wasnt downed inside our 5 yard line 3 times.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 20, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

he'll be a good slot reciever

I think he’ll be everything we hoped Engram will be but, yeah, as a return guy, no way. My hope is that Lawrence will get his head out of his ass and becomes our return guy. If Q can just not fumble his returns, he could be awesome.

by jonnyu on Sep 20, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

Is Wade that good OR...

is it an example of how starved for talent the Chiefs are that we grab a guy off the street and in one week he is one of the top receivers on the team.

by vincent2668 on Sep 20, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

What do you think?

Keep in mind that almost none of the players we have released were signed by anyone else.

I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...

by BinSC on Sep 20, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I know.

by vincent2668 on Sep 20, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

He was a 600-700 yard per season guy for a few years in Vikingland.

Leading their team in receiving yards those years with TJack, Gus Frerotte and Kelly Holcomb throwing him the ball. They released him because they have 3 other guys now that do what he do that are younger then he is including a first round draft pick this last spring.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 20, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Comment from LJ?

From his Tweeter account a couple of hours ago:

“Rather watch Temptations on VH1 than the bullshit I went thru today”

I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...

by BinSC on Sep 20, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions

And I completely agree with him.

Today was bullshit. It’s like they forgot LJ existed in the 4th quarter.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Sep 20, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I just want to point out...

Where exactly was Bradley today? Engram was lined up opposite Bowe from what I saw on TV. Wade was the slot…

but what do I know because I'm so negative and know nothing about anything...ever...

by IISaiNtII on Sep 20, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

How about that catch

by DBowe in the endzone? He was pretty much non existent in the first half but started to come on later. Overall, pretty good performance while being defended by Asomuga (sp?)

by mightykc on Sep 20, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions

That's how you spell it

I believe Stanford Routt was in for Asomugha on that Bowe touchdown catch.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Sep 20, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, you're right.

I’m watching the game again on DVR and they said Asomugha was out in the 4th quarter for dehydration. That pretty much corresponds with Bowe becoming more active.

by mightykc on Sep 20, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions

In fairness to Bowe

Im not sure even Asomugha makes that play but on the other hand with him in maybe they dont even try making htat play. Was a pretty incredible catch and not sure it couldve been defended much better.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 20, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions