Prediction For A Kansas City Chiefs Running Back

by Joel Thorman on May 13, 2011 2:32 PM CDT

The NFL lockout has wiped out free agency to this point so a lot of our offseason speculation and rumor milling has been cut out as well. Despite the lockout, folks are still making predictions on where certain players will land if/when free agency hits.

Chris Wesseling of NBC Rotoworld has an interesting prediction on a few of the running backs on the market this year.

Running back market is so depressed. I've got Marion Barber going to Rams as S-jax's backup. Ronnie Brown back to Miami. Ricky to Chiefs.

Yes, that would be Ricky Williams. Keep in mind this isn't a report or anything -- simply a prediction or a guess.

If that means RB Thomas Jones isn't on the team anymore then, in my opinion, it's not a very good prediction. But it sounds like Wesseling means that Williams would move into the rotation with Jones and RB Jamaal Charles.

I just don't see it.

We've all heard Todd Haley talk about Jones' influence on the Chiefs. We've also heard RB Jamaal Charles talk about the importance of having Jones around. In addition to that, the lockout could push free agency back to a point where any players acquired would only have a couple of weeks to prepare for the season. And, as Wesseling pointed out, the running back market isn't very good and the simple laws of supply and demand suggest the price of acquiring any running back will be a little higher than usual.

Not even looking at the lockout factor, I just don't see how Ricky Williams would be such a significant upgrade over Jones.

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That will never happen

We're the same team as last year, except incredibly better, and with new players.

by Flowers24 on May 13, 2011 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

laughable at best

no way this happens

by rdub on May 13, 2011 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

yeah. pretty ridiculous. Ill gladly eat crow on camera and give an apology to this writer if it happens

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on May 13, 2011 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Keep Jones, get John Clay

I’m a Chiefs fan up in Wisconsin. I’d love Thomas Jones to stay and then have the Chiefs pick up former Badger John Clay as a developmental prospect. Clay has a lot of talent, but has a reputation of being lazy. If Jones could take Clay under his wing, the Chiefs could have an excellent big back to pair with Charles

by Mike Fuller on May 13, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions

John Clay?

No thanks.

Better to be a Diamond with a flaw than a Pebble without - Master Kong

Also, totally called the Gabe Miller pick. so yeah I'm awesome.

by ChiefWarPaint on May 13, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Sticky Ricky > Jackie Battle

Pick him up, put him in the rotation. Houston and Stanzi would love the pickup with Ricky bring the good weed to KC.

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on May 13, 2011 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

Battle might be the longest tenured 3rd RB in the history of the league.

by JComp11 on May 13, 2011 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Battle has kept his job because of special teams play

im not so sure ricky would do the same

I may be a smart ass, but at least I'm not a donkey

by Mayday07 on May 13, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions

OH BOY …………..LOOKS LIKE A PREDICTED ANOTHA ONE…………………..NEXT WEEKS POST WILL EXPLAIN IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RAWKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RAWKC on May 13, 2011 2:41 PM CDT reply actions

THIS MOVE WOULD SEND THE CHIEFS OVER THE TOP!!!!!!!!!!

RAWKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RAWKC on May 13, 2011 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............................

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

by KillaCity107 on May 13, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions

NOT REALLY

A 3RD STRING RUNNING BACK DOES NOTHING FOR US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WONT EVEN GET SPLIT CARRIES BECAUSE THOSE BELONG TO JC AND TJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KC NATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Winner of the 2010 Arrowhead Pride, "Beat The Insiders"
On the Sign Aubrayo Franklin Bandwagon (once NFL and FA is open) Thanks to Bajah07!

by KC Nate on May 13, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions

IF WE GET RICKY AKA GANJA SMOKE……TJ IS GONNA BECOME THE NEW STRENGHT AND CONDITIONING COACH

RAWKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RAWKC on May 13, 2011 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Why are y'all shouting?

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on May 13, 2011 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

WHY AREN'T YOU?!??!??!?!?@!?@?FVH

That is cray-z.

by DrDC on May 13, 2011 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I guess I am just too laid back...............lol..................

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on May 13, 2011 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

SO STICKY ICKY RICKY AHS ALREADY HOOKED YOU UP?

by slackator on May 13, 2011 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I THINK RAWKC IS SMOKING A LIL GANJA

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on May 13, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions

AND YOU KNOW THIS ……….MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RAWKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RAWKC on May 13, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Nah. RAWKC(like me)needs to give up the meth pipe. lol

Ganja dudes don’t yell about ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oooohhhhh!!! ooooHHHH!!!!!!!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midgets don't do 69. They do 34.5!

by LocoLoboChico on May 13, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Anyone see the Sticky Ricky 30 for 30?

One of the best ones…Hangin’ in NorCal, smokin’ weed, doin’ yoga…just like my boy KCShuffle.

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on May 13, 2011 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Yup

Great story. Highly recommended to anyone that hasn’t. You’ll change your premeditated ideas about Ricky, as I did.

Draft
Berry 2010
Castonzo 2011
Floyd 2012 (24th)
FA
Jones 2010
ANY BAD-ASS WR AVAILABLE! 2011
Tony Gonzalez (IND) 2012

by Chiefs_swagger on May 13, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Couldn't agree more.

I already liked Ricky. Watching that just cemented it. If he knew then what he knows now, he could’ve been one of the best backs in the history of the league.

by bobby sippio! on May 13, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

And thing is, he's still pretty darn good

He’d be in an ideal position complementing Charles. Plus it’d be the Running of the Longhorns.

Trademarked, beeches.

Jonathan Baldwin: worst Chief since Larry Johnson

by burntorangehorn on May 13, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Absolutely

I’m glad someone else saw it. I’ve been a defender of his for a long time. He’s perhaps one of the most misunderstood players in the league.

Jonathan Baldwin: worst Chief since Larry Johnson

by burntorangehorn on May 13, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Would rather have Cadillac

He’d be tons cheaper and his role as a part-time change of pace would be perfect for him in his career. If you count up all the time he’s missed with injuries he’s actually got low tread on questionable tires.

by mushin on May 13, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

Wish we had Blunt...

6 1st round draft picks, 2 Super Bowl Champions and counting

by Another Successful Tedford QB on May 13, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

Keep dreamin'

I was calling for Blount after the 2008 Holiday Bowl after Blount was steamrollin’ OSU.

Good thing we didnt pick him up though. Wih him and JC, we’d win atleast 4 Super Bowls and then we’d have to worry about all the traffic during the parades

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

by ArrowDread on May 13, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Yah....I was wanting Blount in the 7th round in the 09 draft too...sigh

Team Berry
Team BalHudson...i guess..now

by MasterBlaster7 on May 13, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Water under the bridge. How about a gem UDFA from 2011 draft?

Mario Fannin, Auburn, 5’10", 231, 4.38 forty and not bad hands.

Darren Evens , Va Tech, 6’, 227, 4.58 forty , Injury question may have hurt in draft.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on May 13, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's see if Blount lasts longer than 2 or 3 years running the way he does

Before thinking he’s the 2nd coming. Although he’d have been nice. As would’ve Hillis (who I wanted)

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on May 14, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

exactly.

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on May 14, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

can roll you one if you like

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on May 13, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Pick-up Ricky Williams..

Keep him away from Justin Houston..“bong~brother” jokes…I seriously doubt it!!

by cyberry on May 13, 2011 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

Ricky would be great for Justin Houston

Just sayin’

I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.

by Chiefs_swagger on May 13, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions

If we signed Ricky up ...

He’d be, like, Justin Houston’s freakin Idol!!!

Midgets don't do 69. They do 34.5!

by LocoLoboChico on May 13, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions

What about we take Ronnie Brown instead

Bring the Wildcat here in a place will can actually succeed behind an offense that can actually succeed at throwing the football (As long as we add a or two veteran wide receiver to the mix.).

Dear Scott Pioli,

Great job on the 2011 NFL Draft. Now please bring Shaun Smith back for 2011.

by ChiefsFan90s on May 13, 2011 2:55 PM CDT reply actions

Brown had no more experience running the wildcat when he started than Jamaal Charles does now

Jonathan Baldwin: worst Chief since Larry Johnson

by burntorangehorn on May 13, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Just don't see R Williams as an answer.

But, their is a question about whether TJ can play another year without fading considerably in the 2nd half.

2010 Charles 230 carries for 1467 yds 6.38 ave
           TJ 245 896 3.66
           Battle 20 50 2.5
           Castille 5 3 .6

I don’t relish idea of JC getting the rock more than 250 times a year plus additional touches as a receiver where he can also be dangerous. 45 catches for 468 yds for ave of 10.4 / catch.

If JC is going to continue as an effective weapon we need a reliable compliment to be productive with over 200 carries (200-225). We should look for an upgrade over the 3.66 yd ave we got last year. I just don’t see Ricky as the answer.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on May 13, 2011 3:07 PM CDT reply actions

Ricky Williams <3 Justin Houston

by worc on May 13, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions

Charles and Jones produced the top

rushing attack in the NFL last season. This year, McCluster will be rotated in at the running back position as well. We will once again have the top running attack in the NFL if there is a season. Ricky Williams? Highly unlikely.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on May 13, 2011 3:13 PM CDT reply actions

I was to understand that Ricky is goin to retire

at least thats what he said prior to last season

by HIT34MAN on May 13, 2011 3:17 PM CDT reply actions

Thats what I thought as well.

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on May 13, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather mix Jackie Battle in than Ricky Williams...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on May 13, 2011 3:19 PM CDT reply actions

Battle ?

20 carries in 2010 for a 2.5 average. Not much to build from there.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on May 13, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Battle

All his carries were control the clock type. He ran the ball making sure not to fumble and didn’t matter how many yards he got as long as the clock kept running. You can’t judge last year when we had Jones and Charles getting all the work.

Offical member of the Eric Berry Fan Club

by mysonmylife on May 13, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

If Battle were an upgrade over TJ , he would have got more carries.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on May 13, 2011 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

you must not remember jackie battles pre-season glory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on May 15, 2011 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions

So would JC

But Haley kept running Jones even though he looked like 2.7 at the end of the year.

Offical member of the Eric Berry Fan Club

by mysonmylife on May 24, 2011 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

This guy must be really bored.

Would ya like a free NANAA!

by Jazzy Megalodon on May 13, 2011 3:37 PM CDT reply actions

I think Charles gets tired of the whole Jones is the mentor thing.

http://twitter.com/#!/jcharles25/status/68749989144313856

by m.yashi on May 13, 2011 4:22 PM CDT reply actions

http://twitter.com/#!/jcharles25/status/68749989144313856

by m.yashi on May 13, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

gosh I hope he doesnt start yapping too much

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on May 13, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions

BRING EWOOK VILLAGE TO KC!

Ricky: Hey hey, no problem, man. No pressure here. Anyway, you wanna play Ewok Village?

Ronnie: The fuck is Ewok Village?

[Ricky lights the end of a rolled up newspaper on fire and proceeds to stomp robotically around the room while holding the paper aloft]

Ricky: Yumyum! Yumyum!

Ronnie: What is the point of this game?

Ricky: [Still stomping around] Yumyum! Yumyum!

Ronnie: GODDAMN IT! I DON’T WANNA PLAY EWOK VILLAGE ANYMORE!

Ricky: [Calmly sitting back down on the couch] I never get tired of that game.

PARADEBULATE!

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on May 13, 2011 5:44 PM CDT reply actions

Joel,

How is it that we have taken such a turn for the stoners recently? It’s really getting a bit over the top.

Williams would actually be an ok addition as long as the money was right. Williams has become that LJ body style runner now that his age has caught up with him. I don’t have any clue if this is actually being considered but we could easily do worse.

"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"

by Aiken_Drum on May 13, 2011 5:59 PM CDT reply actions