Appreciating What We Have in P Dustin Colquitt
by Matt Conner on Sep 22, 2009 7:29 PM CDT
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He's the unsung hero. He'll also put together more yards than any other player on the Chiefs this year - possibly by far depending on our consistency at the starting quarterback position.
Since 2005, the Chiefs have enjoyed one of the best punters in the game in Dustin Colquitt. And these last couple years, that questionable third round choice (after all, who selects a punter that early?!) has turned into perhaps the most dependable asset in these trying times. In just a few short seasons, Colquitt has already established himself as one of the game's top punters and could prove to be one of history's best in the end.
Consider this: Colquitt's 43.7 average on yards per punt ranks in the top 20 in NFL history and top 10 among active punters. Two seasons ago, he had the NFL's longest punt of the year at 81 yards and he continually ranks in the league leaders in every applicable category. He's missed two games in four total NFL seasons and his early start this year already has him is exactly on par with his previous seasons - meaning the Chiefs continue to get exactly what they expect with Colquitt.
It's easy to forget how nice it is to have a special teams performer who consistently delivers at such a high level when so many other areas rank in the "problematic" category. But with the early promise of Ryan Succop and the absolutely professional manner of Dustin Colquitt, the Chiefs might find themselves holders of one of the NFL's most talented kicking tandems.
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Another thing to add...
Even though he doesnt have the booming leg like we saw on Lechler on Sunday, his net average Sunday was only a yard and a half less.
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I hope Haley puts him on the Inactive list...
and then use Thiggy as the punter. This will teach Colquitt a lesson that he needs to step up now! No one is safe on Haley’s team…
While I Think Dustin Colquitt Does One Hell Of A Job
It depresses me to no end that the best player the Chiefs have to talk about this year is probably the punter.
And that he’s probably been the second-best player on this team over the last four years (behind Tony Gonzalez).
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Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
None Of Them Were Changed, Except 6 (And I Noted The Change)
The ones that were removed were by request. I was 2/3 correct on number 2 (draft), wrong on 3 and 4 (Larry Johnson), and number 5 (Maurice Carthon) was an unquantifiable but if he’s here by the end of Haley’s second season you’re all going to wish he wasn’t.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Hell yes on Carthon
My God I hope there’s a shakeup on the coaching staff after this year. I’m attributing the mediocre hirings to Haley’s late start. If we can rectify the wrongs on the roster then we can rectify the wrongs on the coaching staff.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Can't Help But Notice
The running backs in Arizona are looking really good this year after looking like shit for two years under Carthon’s “tutelage”.
As I’ve said before, I’m willing to give Haley a mulligan on the hirings because of his own late hiring…but if those guys are non-hackers, crap out a 2 or 4 win season and nobody gets the axe, I’m going to be pissed. If he wants to play head games with the players about “living up to their potential” he’d damn sure better be expecting the same of his coaching staff. This isn’t a crash pad for Haley’s failed coaching buddies.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Absolutely
I could not have been more disappointed in the staff hirings. I agree 100% that the same standards should apply to the coaches as the players. I’ll be watching several areas all year long for marked improvement. In particular, RB, LB, D-line and Secondary. The only coach I was really high on is Bill Muir, but since it’s such a serious weakness, I’m watching that unit too. If any of these coaches fail and get a pass I’ll be monumentally pissed.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Season's Not Over Yet
But if he does then I’ll have no problem with being wrong.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Its kinda hard to get too excited about a punter...
Considering every time he’s on the field I’m pissed off.
But yes Colquitt is a hell of a punter.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 22, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
for 3-4 years
friends and I have referred to him as “best player on the team”……sad
by I need more Esteban on Sep 22, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Same here...only it's "Dustin Colquitt....team MVP"
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 22, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
MVP
We always give the MVP chant when he comes out.
I have had a #2 jersey since last season…
by DanielShirley on Sep 23, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
It's in his blood
While it’s funny to think of there being a punter pedigree, it’s true. Wasn’t his dad a former Steeler and his brother a college punter?
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 22, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
Yes
The broncos cul his brother a couple weeks back
by Joel Thorman on Sep 22, 2009 8:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Intresting...
I wanted to see just how overused Colquitt is. In 2007, his most active year, he punted the ball 95 times.
Then I think back to 2003, and in my mind we didn’t punt very often. But accorting to this Jason Baker punted 80 times. Seems like we’ve been punting the ball more than 1 time a game more than we used to, but I guess not.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 22, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions
I still
can’t believe this guy hasn’t made a pro bowl yet!
by Vanilla Guerilla on Sep 22, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
I can
Moorman and Lechler are some of the greatest punters EVER
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Scifres too.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, he's good.
* "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
This guy is an absolute STUD!
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
He could help us on the field
with defense as well… if we have a rb who is running all over us, we send out Colquitt, kick em in the crotch, and they are done for the day!:)
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
i wouldn't want lechler as a punter
he punts it TOO far. gives too much room for return. not as much hang time. colquitt has the right combination of hang and distance.
Which is one of my favorite sayings:
Outkicking the ol’ punt coverage!
Which we never have to worry about with Colquitt. Seriously…How many guys can punt it 50+ yards and have NO return?? It’s all about the NET average. And he’s the best.
Just imagine if we had a decent punt coverage team :)
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
I remember living in el paso
and The local radio would constantly make fun of the fact that the only player on utep’s football team that had a shot at the NFL was the punter because he got so much practice…. please lord don’t let the chiefs become the utep miners of the NFL… I think he’s a great punter, but I’m sad he’s used so much. I’d much rather be talking about the potential he has, but we’ll just never know how good he is, because we don’t see him enough… anyone else remember that indy vs kc wildcard game that between us we punted what once or twice….
I believe we punted once and they didn't punt at all.
Will always remember that game as the game Tony G. dropped like 234234 passes.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
thanks for ruining that memory for me...
dick…. j/k… I guess since TG is gone I’m allowed to remember that he MAY have been human
Hahaha...
Sorry man. I remember that game all too well. I remember Tony dropping a few and that last second screen to Holmes that got down to like the 30…one or two more blocks and we would have had a TD.
Now if you want horrible memories, think about the 1995 playoff game against the Colts…
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
how about we remember that
playoff game againt the oilers that were suppossed to lose but got like 9898987 sacks.
I like your thinking!
I’m not being negative. I still love the Chiefs despite their suckiness in the playoffs. Always will. Even if they go 0-16 this year :)
Cause that means a #1 draft pick. Which means Taylor Mays. Giggity!!
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
Whoa up there on the Giddy Y :)
We still have 14 contests to go.
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
oh I'm not saying they WILL go 0-16...
I’m saying I would love them even if they did. I still fully expect a 6-10 season :)
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
Did I just see three consecutive posts on AP which included smileys?!
Gotta be a record or something…
Cantaloupe? More like wontaloupe. Lazy ass melons.
Don't judge me and my smileys.
It’s the only way I know to get TONE across on the internet. Seeing as I’m a hater of “lol” and “jk” and that stuff. I rock the smileys.
( . Y . ) And those are boobs. BLAM.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
It's all good.
I should have wrote:
Gotta be a record or something… ;)
I’m right with you on the anti-lol bandwagon. I only find it appropriate if one is literally laughing out loud…
Cantaloupe? More like wontaloupe. Lazy ass melons.
I say giggity giggity is probably right... ha
maybe taylor mays will have lingering health issues this year and he’ll drop to the second round… not gonna happen… but it’d be nice… I don’t even know who I’d want maybe ciron black
Yeah, I love Taylor Mays...
And I know he’s not on the top of our list because we need O-Line help…but I’m a big fan of taking the best player at that position (assuming you have at least a small need for that player, not endorsing the Chiefs pick up Bradford just cause he’s the best available when they pick).
Deep O-Line draft this year. Should be nice. And MLB. I. Want. Sean. Lee.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
Considering we will be picking high this year
and how Albert will more than likely stay as our LT, grabbing a Olineman that high would be a pretty bad pick. It will be interesting if we don’t trade down how our pick will play out, Bryant/Berry/Hughes.
by BAMFSpecialOps on Sep 22, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
thanks to gansz jr for finding him, and pushing for him to get drafted..
I've always loved Colquitt
seeing as I’m 18 he’s really been the only constant on the Chiefs as I knew them as a “super fan” aside from Tony G, but he’s gone now
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Anyone else think Waters has lost a step or two?
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
A little bit.
He’s getting up there. He’s still dominant…just not as dominant in the past. Plus, he’s got all that shit around him. Give him some good guys to work with and he doesn’t have any problems at all.
Even the strongest link will look weak sometimes.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
any specific instances you're refferring to?
I just haven’t been watching his individual performances much this year…
But how flashy is a guard?
your still right though
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
whoa this was supposed to be a reply to chicks_love_chiefs
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
True...I guess he's just the last link we have to the 2003 season...
I guess Monte Bisel was on that team too
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 22, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
funny though
everyone on AP would be much more excited for a guard brought in via free agency than a linebacker or even receiver at this point
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Last year the left was our strongest side,
Waters, and Albert both seem to struggle this year, seems like one or the other is trying to cover the other too much, that is the best way I can word it.
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
Sounds about right
They’re trying to do too much to make up for the other side of the line. If they just maintain their assignments they’ll be fine. They just need to stay in their lanes and do their jobs…have some faith in the right side.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
Maybe...
…our kickers should be named “Thunder and Lightning” instead of our Running Backs.
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