Chiefs WR Dexter McCluster Called 'Most Dangerous Offensive Rookie In The League'
by Joel Thorman on Aug 23, 2010 7:30 AM CDT
in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason
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PrintThe big guessing game around Kansas City these days is how the Kansas City Chiefs will use Dexter McCluster.
Will he be primarily a slot receiver? How often will he run the ball? Is he going to return kicks?
I didn't even mention the wildcat but you get the picture -- there are a ton of different ways the Chiefs can get McCluster the ball and we're not sure which how they're going to be doing it.
It's this kind of versatility and explosiveness that is making others around the league take notice. Remember I said I found it curious that the Chiefs didn't feature him at all during an intra-squad scrimmage. My guess was that they wanted to tone down the McCluster hype because it was getting almost to the point where it was out of control.
Well, the hype made it all the way to one of the most widely-read NFL columns -- Here's Peter King in MMQB:
"Dexter McCluster will be the most dangerous offensive rookie in the league," King writes. "I see him as a 1,500-yards-from-scrimmage guy, with a bunch of touchdowns. I'm no fantasy student, but don't pass him by."
And then again he says, "Dexter McCluster could have the kind of impact on the Chiefs that Devin Hester had on the Bears four years ago. Not necessarily in the return game, but in pure explosive play-making ability."
It almost sounds like hyperbole but I went back and looked at the first round of the draft and he may be right. Who will be more dangerous: C.J. Spiller? Dez Bryant? Jahvid Best?
As far as the Hester comparisons, I agree with him regarding explosive ability but Hester has rarely been able to show that on offense. McCluster's biggest impact will be on offense and not special teams.
Sounds like McCluster isn't much of a secret anymore.
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Wow, I'm excited about him
but I don’t know if I would of said 1,500 yards from scrimmage! I may get killed for this, but I would call him the #2 most dangerous offensive rookie behind Spiller.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
Get him!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
by jrcnc on Aug 23, 2010 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 23, 2010 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that. is. full. of.
win.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
by Sudden on Aug 23, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Quite possibly the best pic ever...
I love how it’s one teammate slapping another.
Brotherly love on AP, haha.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 23, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
by KCporkchop
Just when I thought no one would challenge *Peter King ‘s assessment of #22 Dexter McCluster . Say iy ain’t so .
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 23, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Feels like...betrayal
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 23, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
great googly moogly
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
by KCporkchop on Aug 23, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
by KCporchop & Leaf
My thoughts & sentiments ; exactly . Time will tell . All purpose distance ( for our beloved CHIEFS ).
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 24, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
obviously he's running low of
DMC Select 22® Kool Aid
…only 22 calories
Seriously, when have I ever been sarcastic?
by Leaf on Aug 23, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am more worried about someone in the AFC West
I hear that Ryan Matthews is really looking good.
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
let the hype run wild...
I’m all for putting fear into a few DC’s before the season, especially with no real game film on him to break down. Right now his hype may be one of the best things our offense has going for it.
by Stone Throwers on Aug 23, 2010 7:48 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Exciting element
Just seeing him on the field makes me excited. Let’s just hope that he turns all this hype into great things.
by zyker on Aug 23, 2010 8:04 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Blount is the most dangerous offensive rookie.
He’ll shank the shit out of you.
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 23, 2010 8:14 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
But he's changed H2E!
He said so himself!
Wait… what?
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Aug 23, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Greened
What a piece of work. Blount
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
by fleetmarine
The name is : what it is . Blount force .
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 24, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
You mean more dangerous than Toby effing Gerhart?
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
I played against him in high school
Dude was a beast =(
by SoCalChief17 on Aug 23, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
You are right...
He is a Beast… to a blogger!
by Chiefs Fanatic on Aug 24, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought that Ryan Matthews was already crowned OROY....
I mean he is LT 2.0.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Depending on injuries, Spiller could have a monster year but he may be the only competition.
I really am starting to believe they have the reigns pulled back hard on McCluster in preseason and are waiting to really show what he can do when the games count.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
+1
Give them just enough to be afraid of his potential. Just a teaser if you will.
When the season starts you know how hard the D is going to have to look at him when he gets on the field. They could probably use him as a decoy for the first 5 plays and have great success.
He will instill a healthy dose of paranoia in opposing defenses all year.
by Ochophosphate on Aug 23, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The most dangerous rookie just may be: Javier Arenas.
This guy is starting to look like Tamarick Vanover.
McCluster will clearly have some impact, but it remains to be seen how they are going to use him. I hope PK is right about the 1500 yards though.
by Keyser Sose on Aug 23, 2010 8:46 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Minus the car jacking and coke dealing, hopefully...
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 23, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
by Red N Gold Beast
I feel comfortable Javvy won’t pickup those to habits .
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 23, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Mccluster and Charles in the backfield
that was a nice sight to see Saturday..both coming out of the flats or cutting across the field..good luck linebackers..im amped for this season..and Javier Arenas..my good lord Im excited about this guy..a dante hall type guy is good to have but this guy runs over people.
by TheKansasCityChief on Aug 23, 2010 9:03 AM CDT reply actions
Yeah a 6'3" 240lb LB just can't cover these guys
It just isn’t possible.
We’ll be creating mismatches all year. Hopefully we can take full advantage of them.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 23, 2010 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It will force opponents to run the nickel as their base defense
and hopefully, we’ll be able to exploit that by running on them
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Aug 23, 2010 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Crave the moments
It is interesting and I guess a greater reflection of our collective desperation, how much Chiefs fans clamor to any word or suggestion that any member of the Chiefs is referred to as great or “most dangerous” at anything. Even if that is a player who has of yet, never played a regular season NFL game.
by buglerchris on Aug 23, 2010 10:34 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
This Year's Draft
I keep reading and watching Berry, McCluster, Arenas & Kendrick Lewis and I just can’t really contain my excitement for them. If Moeaki can stay healthy how can you top this class?
Chiefs Will
by Chiefsdad on Aug 23, 2010 10:36 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
In 1974 the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted 4 future hall of famers - Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster.
But I hear you. I’m excited for it too.
And that helped them create a dynasty
let’s cross our fingers for the same thing in KC
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Aug 23, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Our draft class looks great, but they have a liittle to prove before they can touch that.
(Cue angry mobs and Batman slap again)
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
by KCporkchop on Aug 23, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
May we burn him?
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 23, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
by TRSChief
I appreciate that you are willing to wait for permission .
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 24, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Like everyone else, I have high hopes
I do hope they keep the gimmick plays to a minimum though. We got a little bit predictable in that regard for awhile last season. I like arenas returning kicks. Seems to be a bit more natural than McCluster (who’s been reported to have whiffed a number of them in practice) and more durable. I’m really excited to see Dexter develop as the slot guy. His potential there is insane.
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by CPT.Caveman
Jack Russell is demostrating Ninjah moves .Go Jack Russell / Chiefs . KC Wolf better watchout for his job .
by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 24, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah McCluster is a beast..
I don’t understand why he has trouble with the punts…he returned in college didn’t he? I saw him miss two in a row at practice…maybe a concentration issue? I know he has good hands from watching him on film…He’s a rookie that is learning A TON of complex plays…NFL running back..NFL slot…NFL wildcat…NFL returner…it would be nice to see Arenas and McCluster back for kick offs…what would you do if your kicker cant get it through the endzone? I hope he can be our Sproles with even better hands.
Last Year, Peter King Predicted
That the Bears and the pat’s would match up in the super bowl. I’d hold my breath about all the hype Dex is getting from that guy. I hope he’s going to be good, but remember he’s a 170 lbs and one solid hit from being on the IR list.
By that logic
Anyone is one solid hit from being on the IR list.
We’ve had more 300+ lb players get hurt in the preseason this year than we have 170 lb’ers.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 23, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Chiefs are going to show the league AS LITTLE as possible before Sept. 9th
I think the Chiefs have quite a few ways of getting him the ball that they are not willing to show anybody right now and thats why he has seen limited action in the first 2 pre-season games. I have no idea how effective he will be yet but I really believe the coaching staff thinks he going to be great.
typically me view is that "we shoulda knocked their d***s in the dirt".
by GhostOfHenryStram on Aug 23, 2010 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
We have only seen little bits and pieces of
the Chiefs offense. It will be a total surprise to San Diego on Monday Night Football. Can’t wait to see all the new stuff I am sure Weis has in store for the opposing defenses. It should be really good. Now if the offense is just in synch enough to put some points on the board after all the inconsistency they have shown in the preseason.
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