Mizzou WR Danario Alexander Will Miss The NFL Combine
by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2010 2:53 PM CST
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PrintOne of the top receivers in the NFL Draft, Missouri's Danario Alexander, will miss the NFL Combine next week due to a Tuesday surgery, Tony Pauline of Sports Illustrated reports.
The knee injury began following the Senior Bowl.
His knee swelled after practice on Wednesday, but there was little pain, so he played in the game that Saturday. The following week an MRI showed Alexander had a defect in the cartilage of the left knee. A team of specialists, including Dr.James Andrews, consulted with Alexander and recommended surgery.
He will also miss his Pro Day, which could significantly affect his draft status. He was projected to go anywhere from the 2nd-4th round.
While Alexander is a very intriguing prospect -- and a position of need for the Chiefs -- I don't see GM Scott Pioli as the type who would take a gamble like that.
I know we've got a lot local readers who are interested in Alexander.
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I feel bad for the guy
he’s a very good player, but he just can’t stay healthy.. oh well.. someone will end up getting a steal in the later rounds when they draft the kid.
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Damn...
Wonder how far he will drop
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
Hard to tell
With injuries, I could see him dropping past the 5th…then again, someone is going to see the potential and take him much, much earlier.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2010 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Raiders first round pick WR out of Missouri Danario Alexander
Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....
by jrcnc on Feb 18, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Dang that sucks
Hope he heals well. Some stellar stuff he had this last year. STELLAR!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Feb 18, 2010 2:56 PM CST reply actions
Boy oh boy this may just make him an UDFA.
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
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Well Pioli went and scouted at the Mizzou/Nebraska game
hopefully he saw what he can do and make a steal of a pick in the mid rounds.
His stock will fall a little because of this.
He already has an extensive history of injury. He could be a heck of a steal in the later rounds if he stays healthy.
that's a big IF
I’m a huge Mizzou fan and alum…. and I think DA is very talented… but, bad knees have ended a lot of careers… and I’m just not sure he can hold up.
He’s also tall and lanky, and a “long strider”… so there are other question marks about how effective he can be in the NFL.
I’d be happy if he came to KC and was effective… however, I’m just not sure he’s worth the risk of a draft pick at this point
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
long stride = deceptive speed = knee injuries
Danario is a freak of nature. In a good way. I liken him to the contemporary typical thoroughbred.
He has speed and lateral speed that his size should not have. Hence a level of torsional stress on his joints and tendons not matched by many humans.
Not sure if his strides are going to impede him in the NFL. He has the ability to keep his knees up to near horizontal all game long while sprinting. A) less strides per 10 yards, efficiently covering ground much faster than it looks B) Higher knees allow him to run over people while keeping his center of gravity in front of him increasing the subsequent force he can inflict on tacklers
I am no expert on the NFL nuances of WRs, but if he can stay healthy, I see him sticking with someone. Maybe not drafted, but sticking. Hope to see him hit the field.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Feb 18, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
hope so too
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
does he have an injury history
outside of his knee? i only saw him play one game, the Mizzou-Illinois game, and he looked very impressive.
He had three or four surguries in college
One on his arm (hand?), multiple on his knee, causing him to miss several years of college football
11.20.09 – NFL teams could be concerned about Alexander’s injury history. He has remained injury-free this season but missed six games over the previous two seasons with injuries to his wrist and to his knee.
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Players/List/2010-Big-Board/Danario-Alexander.html
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
good article about him
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
Yeah, if he falls to the 4th
I’d be tempted to take him…we spent a 4th on Donald Washington
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
maybe a 5th
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
Alexander is just the TYPE of receiver KC needs
A guy who’s tough to cover one on one downfield because of his height and reach. They need somebody who can pull two defenders away from the line of scrimmage. I got real tired of seeing all the opposing CBs, LBs, safeties lined up about 12 yards downfield just waiting for Cassel to throw short so they could add to their greatest hits reel.
Not saying he’s definitely the one, but we need somebody like him. I know people LOVE Welker nowadays, but we already have a bunch of short-route receivers, and nobody who can consistently beat man coverage just by reaching up.
The path to Victory is made of losers.
Does this mean freddie barnes might get an invite? i can’t believe he wasn’t invited to the combine!
could be worth a pick
if he’s still there in 6 or 7. Actually, the 5th even with surgery. A lot of teams will cut their 6-7 round picks before the season anyhow…
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