Pringle looks like a badass
 

This guy was open all night. Protection issues prevented him from going off like Watkins in Week 1.

In particular, this guy was open for a deep bomb in one of these, with great separation.

I think we got a Watkins replacement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs fans may want some good news this week, so let&#39;s talk Byron Pringle. Stepping into Watkins&#39; role on short notice, he saw the 2nd most snaps at WR and looked the best<br><br>Wheel stop, runs CB off the #1&#39;s hip<br>Head down, shoulders square upfield<br>Push thru contact, snap hips off <a href="https://t.co/QY88tBP9Dc">pic.twitter.com/QY88tBP9Dc</a></p>&mdash; Matt Lane (@ChiefinCarolina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1181709737542455296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is a long ass thread, so just bear with me....

here's the deep route

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gotta get that arm up 5 yards sooner if going for the Randy Moss (calling for it before being even); the release is so clean<br><br>- Flash inside stem off LoS<br>- Skip step into a quick foot fire to get CB flat footed<br>- Chop through while accl<br>- Call for ball<br>- See QB work w/ scramble <a href="https://t.co/0DBbQYcJb9">pic.twitter.com/0DBbQYcJb9</a></p>&mdash; Matt Lane (@ChiefinCarolina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1181715078917296130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

forced the hold here

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Difference between verticals by Hardman (and DRob vs Det) is how they approach the release. Hardman and DRob often try to just run by the defender taking w/e release is given.<br><br>Pringle attacks the CB, gets them to sit and commit before TAKING a side. Forces an immediate grab <a href="https://t.co/7w0heQlnyK">pic.twitter.com/7w0heQlnyK</a></p>&mdash; Matt Lane (@ChiefinCarolina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1181736052924522496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I think we’ll be ok with Hill, Hardman, Pringle and Kemp as our top 4 next season.

He's already better than Robinson IMO.

Robinson has good chemistry with Pat when it comes to scramble drills and such, but in terms of the offensive structure, meh.

I'd think a lot more highly of him if he had picked up that first down.

If you can catch the ball here. You got a great shot at a career

How about his awareness? Needs to know where the first down marker is but he’s a natural route runner unlike Hardman and D Rob

So, are you assuming we cut or trade Watkins? I assume you think we'll just let Robinson walk? I'm not saying you are wrong, just curious.

No shit right?

They've all been infected with the "tyreek ability" or they think they do. Robinson does the same shit. When you catch it in the middle of the field, go forward and get what you can. Stop trying to outrun everyone to the sideline.

Watkins makes to much and is too unreliable to do that shit again next year. HE'll be cut or traded.

Robinson can go get paid elsewhere.

Ehhh I think it's awfully early to speculate if Kemp will be effective again. His knee was totally shredded.

I still don't know how he didn't complete that 3rd down conversion. It's like he purposely went and found the only defender within 20 feet of him.

We probably win that game if he gets the first down

I'd be surprised if Robinson is back and Watkins honestly he'd have to take a new contract that pays him less and he probably thinks on the open market he'll get paid again he's 26....

I swear Watkins is like 30. He’s been in the league forever

LOL, just stop. We scored 13 points in that game, and our D couldn't get off the field. It's never about one play. How about if we don't run a shitty 4th down play immediately following that play, we probably win that game. Or how about if Damien Williams catches that dime that Pat drops to him in the end-zone, we probably win that game. Or, if our OL doesn't get completely abused and get our QB injured, we probably win that game. Or, .....

Watkins gets traded to the next GM infatuated with his measurable over production.

Nick Jacobs watched the tape on that Damien Williams throw. The LB got his hand on it to break it up. Was not a dropped pass

Left school early, he's the same age as Pringle, believe it or not...

Fair enough. You want me to run off another 3 what ifs? :)

IT HIT HIM IN THE HANDS ANYWAY, AND HE DID NOT CATCH IT.

WHEN A FORWARD PASS HITS A RECEIVER'S HANDS AND THE RECEIVER DOES NOT SECURE THE CATCH, AND THE BALL HITS THE GROUND, IT IS A DROPPED PASS.

I'd take Sanders over Watkins...for 3/5th the money

Can the Chiefs get a 2nd rounder for Watkins next year?

The not running straight ahead seems like the opposite of what Andy would coach. I remember him telling guys to get down right after they make an INT because returns were risky. or his guys not scoring on break aways, rather giving up in bounds and letting the clock bleed in some situations.

Maybe it’s some of Pat’s style rubbing off but we seem averse to taking easy yards and making a good play. Always want the great play instead. Has cost us a few times.


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Watkins can be gone after this season. He’s good but never healthy. That’s not worth $21 million.

If Shady doesn’t fumble on that long gainer...

I’m sure they’ll draft a WR every year that Mahomes is the QB.

No one is going to trade for Watkins, he isn't good enough for that and his contract basically means we have to cut him unless he takes less money which he likely won't do.

I could see a team that’s desperate for a #1 WR and has a ton of money trading for him. Don’t think it will be a 2nd. More like a 4th.

Then our running game works because Andy benched him for that mistake and opted to play Damien "One point eight" williams instead.

Which turned out as one expects.

Dude needs to move down the depth chart. He's at best KC's 3rd best RB right now. Running game was better with Darrel Williams and McCoy.

Running game was better before the Oline gave them the AIDS.

One game.. If he starts doing it consistently then I'll get excited. Good to see though. Thanks for the post Clay

When I was at the game it didn't really look like anyone was open the entire game. But he seems to be able to improvise when the play breaks down and run better routes than Hardman.

How the hell do you know?

Damien Williams had his best game of the season and he was the only HB who carried the ball against the Colts.

Yup

It looked like he got shot on that third and long play.

Literally one yard from the first down, Odum touches him, and he just collapses to the ground. That was some of the worst situational football I’ve seen in my life. He had a great game besides that, but damn was that play costly.

^ Be nice to know what he was or wasn’t thinking?

Would of been nice if he could of did a hook and ladder on that play.

The OC shut that down after Kelce's play. Wants the players to stick to the book.

That's where I'm at too. And Hardman is making too many mistakes right now for me to trust him. I think he needs another year to learn. I wouldnt mind Hardman getting bumped down to a gadget option which puts Robinson and Pringle splitting snaps based on situational need.

Oh definitely.

I must admit, B. Pringle wasn't on my radar until last week after that great catch around the 5-yd line.

And he showed me a little more against the Colts. He's a decently big body (6' 1", 205 lbs.), with what looks like good hands and more than a little toughness about him after he catches the ball. What's not to like?

I will say though, he needs to figure out when to go down. If he keeps taking some of those bigger hits, he's going to get injured. Save the hero stuff for when it's really necessary. That way he can play for us in the post-season.

Current WR 5, Future WR 3 in 2021?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/3jmDW0LYBm">pic.twitter.com/3jmDW0LYBm</a></p>&mdash; Byron Pringle (@pringle_byron) <a href="https://twitter.com/pringle_byron/status/1279018076453945344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I still think he's WR2 with Mahomes. Sammy's last year.

I hope we get some new blood

Hill is 1, you think Pringle over Hardman for #2?? I think 3 is his ceiling but I guess we’ll see.

I think Hardman goes off this year.

Yeah I think we go WR early next year, unless we find a good deal on a FA.

Unless Hardman turns into Tyreek II I don't see it with only two wide receivers on the field.

I don't think need you a "lite" version of Tyreek when Tyreek is on the field at the same time if you're in a 2 WR formation.

I'd rather have a guy who can box out a DB and is a better run blocker in that position.

I don't really think it matters much as the Chiefs are in 3+ WR so often.

lulz...just don't see it

I dont. Future Bobby Sippio.

I love Pringle.

Pringles...good

Pringle...not

Pringles looking to dominate this year.

Pringle looked pretty damn good in that Colts game last year as a #2. Not sure how often he got to show himself off after that game, as I don’t feel he was getting a lot of targets once Reek, Sammy and the gang were all back together.

He’s definitely not a slot receiver type, so if anything he could fill the #2 void opposite Reek once Sammy leaves after this next season. Hardman can stay in the slot where he can be most effective. Would love to see Pringle get a shot at the #2 next year.

And the Chiefs are gonna need some ‘cheap’ offensive weapons when Mahomes gets his new record contract. Reek is not cheap, nor will Kelce be (assuming extended contract). Hardman will still have 2 cheap years of control left. Would be nice to get a big contribution from Pringle, who will be even cheaper. Gotta start finding spots to save money and losing Sammy’s cap # and replacing with Pringle would certainly help the cause.

Check out Pringle's block that sprung Williams' TD run in the SB.

I didn't think so. He got yds, sure. But no WR wqs getting any separation at all. They played single covg that game and blanketed us. Mahomes really played alot better game than most ppl think even though we lost. He was slinging it in tight windows all game. Sammy and Tyreek are just so important.

Prangle!

Dude got wheels.

Wildcat pride!

That's why Pringle is the perfect complement to Tyreek.

They're not gonna play man with Tyreek on the field.

Pringle can sit down in the zones and use his big body to box out.

Better than Gehrig Dieter or Marcus Kemp. He’s got solid hands, an amazing slant threat that the defense will let go because he’s not one of the top 4 threats.

Hill, Watkins, Robinson, Hardman, Prangle.

https://i.imgflip.com/riqyx.jpg

Elite, good, meh,?, JAG

Pringle is basically as fast as Jerry Jeudy. In fact, many of his combine results were similar to Jeudy. That's not to say Jeudy isn't a better route runner, but Pringle is a similar athlete (at 10 lbs heavier).

Dude is going to break out.

Pringle beat Oklahoma State by himself Thompson's freshman season. Watching that game is an eye opener. He is easily a #2 wideout in the league.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZr72rQO_hk

Apparently Pringle and Chris Jones went shark fishing together. Pringle is gonna be our D Rob this year. He’s gonna shine

That game was so bizarre. It's like God had to remind us what actual pain feels like. I don't think I ever finished watching that thing, and I probably never will.

Bravo game from him tonight


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Really like Pringle.

Pringle all he does is make plays.

Can he jump? We don't have a great WR to run the goaline fade except Travis Kelce.

PRINGLE CAN!

Great point, PG!

Andy does not seem to be a fan of goaline fades

Broke where?

I still can’t believe he didn’t fumble against the Lions

One of his best traits.

Fades are the worst plays in football.

I agree 100%

Unless you're tossing them to randy moss.

Thank God.

**** the goal line fade.