Report: Chiefs *players* reached out to Dede Westbrook
 

Worth watching, I guess.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Over the weekend some <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> players reached out to free agent WR Dede Westbrook to engage his interest in coming to Kansas City. Meanwhile, both the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vikings</a> &amp; the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> have had preliminary conversations with Westbrook as well. Westbrook was a 2016 Biletnikoff award winner.</p>&mdash; IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/1391755280170594305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Ok...

This definitely needed to be a thread.

4th string for a 1-15 team last year.

This team is really easy to root for. If I were just starting to watch and become interested in football, I'd pick up on stuff like this and think, "Man, as far as NFL teams go, the Chiefs are really positive and forward-thinking. What a franchise!"

Yeah, Westbrook isn't that great, but he's worth a training camp flier.

Sorry guys, my bad. Posting football stuff on a football message board - ****ing stupid of me, I know.

Anyways, FWIW, Mahomes' trainer, Bobby Stroupe was liking stuff about it. Given that he and Mahomes are spending most days together rehabbing currently, its fair to wonder if Mahomes is one of the guys in contact.

Okay gang 10,000 posts and Westbrook will sign with KC let's GOOOOOOOOO

Westbrook's game is the same as Hardman's, except he has a bit more physicality to hold up on the outside.

I wish i knew why he was buried on the Jags depth chart though. I know they have a talented group, but he's pretty talented too.

There's a hole in his game that we don't seem to know about.

Also, he was targeted quite a bit in '18/'19 (over a 100 targets both years) but failed to produce much on those targets.

Have to wonder how much of that was him and how much of that was lousy QB play.

He's an intriguing player.

He was injured last year. Tore his ACL in late October.

The prior 2 seasons he averaged. 690/4. He'd be a great fit at WR2/3 if healthy.

Can't have enough competition in the WR room.

He was injured in week 7 last year. In 2020, Westbrook only played in 2 games.

He was certainly relegated to 4th on the depth chart and barely saw the field prior to his injury.

So, he's a perfect replacement for Sammy Watkins :D

Jags weren't exactly trying to win games last year.

Not only shitty QB play but shitty offensive system, shitty coach and shitty ownership.

There's always room to discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Broncos some more, if you're so inclined.

Also worth noting his QBs in that first season were Bortles and Cody Kessler.

I think he's a perfect fit.

Kenny Omega is coming for you now...

Jags were tanking-ish last year as well, I believe. Not pushing anything, just noting that they blew horse nuts.

What do you mean he barely saw the field prior to his injury? He had 60+ catches in 2018 and 2019 and averaged 700 yards over those 2 seasons. He was also their primary return guy.

He was talking about 2020.

Westbrook came out of camp buried on the depth chart and didn't look like he was being used the same way as the two years before prior to his injury.

How ‘bout them Cowboys!

Got it.

Chark and Conley were always going to be 1 and 2...and when they invested in Shanault who got most of his reps in the slot, it’s not hard to see why Westbrook’s opportunities dipped in the early stages of 2020. I also believe he missed some time in the “offseason” with an injury.

I generally like the idea but keep in mind he had some red flags with domestic violence. Normally wouldn't be too big a concern for me except I don't think it's worth bringing this topic up again for a receiver who might barely make the roster.

Ah yes we can turn take more flak on social media it's funny how much everyone hates us.

I don't care what people think of us. But it obviously bothers tyreek when the issue pops up and understandably so. Not sure if it's worth doing that for this type of player.

The character concerns and domestic violence charges are 100% concerning but I think a few posters here are sleeping on Dede's skillset. He'd be a great buy low candidate and I think he instantly pushes Hardman for targets.

Hell even signing him to the roster might give Hardman a little more motivation to elevate his game.

Sorry meant to thumbs up

Why is the OP getting shit on for posting Chiefs related news?

Exactly what I was thinking.

I think we're at the 90 player limit right now, so we'd have to release someone to sign him. Let's see, which camp body would I chose ----

We are indeed at the 90 player limit

Interesting...

Noah Gray for sure.

Agreed.

It appears to me, at least at this point in time, that the Chiefs have a clear #1 WR in Ty Hill (Duh!), then a bunch of guys that are really 3's and 4's, in Hardman, Robinson, then a bunch of 4's, 5's, and 6's in Kemp, Sharp and Calloway.

I didn't include Powell because he's a complete unknown in the NFL. Maybe he becomes a solid #2 or #3 or maybe he becomes nothing.

But a guy like Dede Westbrook would be a nice addition, IMO.

You left out important details about his thoughts on air fryers. Don't worry, you'll do better next time.

Well, we just opened a roster spot....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Chiefs have released TE Sean Culkin, who was planning to have his salary converted to Bitcoin if he made the roster this season.</p>&mdash; Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1391852722606022663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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If the Chiefs are going the injured veteran WR/potential reclamation project route, then sign Alshon Jeffery.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming into the day, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> had 82 contracts on the books and $10,025,790 in cap space per the NFLPA.</p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1391864630641889281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

One guy had an injury.

Another guy is an actual broke dick.

TE Sean Culkin was set to make $920,000 if he made the Chiefs 53 man roster. Don't worry, we still have Nick Keizer.

Thanks for the apology. Now I can get back to the high level information threads like the hot teacher thread and the Bigfoot thread

LMAO

I think we have 90 players, but that includes 6 unsigned draft picks. Also not sure all RFAs have signed.

Have to wonder how much of that was him and how much of that was lousy QB play.

He's an intriguing player.[/QUOTE]

Bingo.. how many of those targets were uncatchable?

I'm all in on this... come get your ring, Dede

With no Chief players named, it seems more like an agent trying to help his client get a deal.

BUT...It might be Orlando Brown.

Dede was at Oklahoma for 2015 and 2016.

Orlando Brown was at Oklahoma, 2015 as a redshirt and then starting LT from 2016 through 2017.

A poor man’s Mecole Hardman.

Doesn't have quite the same jets for sure

But may well be the better football player

Lets get him and create some competition... the receiver room as things currently stand is just too thin for my liking, the season is full of hard knocks and with a little bad luck we could be fielding some real panic time question marks

You forgot pringle in your list of clear #1's.

Calling it now.

33 receptions

385 yards

1 TD

You and Jake F are the best posters on here

we need some bigger receivers….can’t have all small fast guys

The **** do you think Killa Trav and the rook TE are for? They’ll be fine.

He can't turn his head to look for the ball and he's slow too?

05/10
Sean Culkin (TE) contract terminated

Bryan Witzmann (OL) contract terminated

Jordan Ta'amu (QB) waived

I’m all for bringing him in. I really like the idea of WR2 by committee.

Keep 6 WRs:
Hill
Westbrook
Robinson
Hardman
Powell
Calloway

Buh bye Pringle

In today's game, it's about spacing.

That's why there's a rage on small fast guys, because their quickness can create separation.

Chiefs have raved about Pringle all year long. He’s our gunner as well and a good special teams player. He won’t be cut

Oh no, there goes the OL depth!!
Seriously, if Veach and Andy think he can compete for a roster spot, why not. It's what Dane said, we have a #1, a draft pick, and a bunch of guys that really are #4-6 receivers.