Demarcus Robinson, a superstar in the making?

[UChieffyBugger]

The penny seems to have dropped with this kid. He was absolute class against the Titans and once again he carried that form on last night. Folks have been raving about him In camp and it just all looks to be coming together for him now.

He's recently spoken about the hard work he put in with Pat In the offseason and how he's finally started to grasp the playbook, So I expect to see him get better and better with each snap. That stop-start move he pulled off for the touchdown yesterday was pure quality. He's just so elusive and his ability to get separation in tight spaces is second to none imo.

I think he's gonna be our number three WR and I believe he will make a massive step forward this season. Because in terms of raw talent he really does have it all I think and he actually compliments Tyreek, Sammy and Kelce so well because his style is different to all of them.

[Easy 6]

He is the kind of explosive player who can potentially be a star, yes... still a long way to go though, obviously

I do believe he will take the #3 from Conley, he is just a better all around athlete

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

He is the kind of explosive player who can potentially be a star, yes... still a long way to go though, obviously

I do believe he will take the #3 from Conley, he is just a better all around athlete

Many In Chiefs media laughed off the notion that Robinson could take the number three spot from Conley but now it's looking more and more likely by the day. Because he's not only a deep threat, but his elusiveness and quick bursts allows him to be a nightmare in the middle of the field too. I just cannot see how teams will be able to deal with Hill, Watkins, Robinson and Kelce. I think D-Rob will see a ton of one on one and be in loads of space In the middle of the field against guys who will not be able to cope with him.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Many In Chiefs media laughed off the notion that Robinson could take the number three spot from Conley but now it's looking more and more likely by the day. Because he's not only a deep threat, but his elusiveness and quick bursts allows him to be a nightmare in the middle of the field too. I just cannot see how teams will be able to deal with Hill, Watkins, Robinson and Kelce. I think D-Rob will see a ton of one on one and be in loads of space In the middle of the field against guys who will not be able to cope with him.

A good example is the double move Robinson used on the TD from Henne, Conley doesnt have the foot quickness to pull off a double move like that

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

A good example is the double move Robinson used on the TD from Henne, Conley doesnt have the foot quickness to pull off a double move like that

Another thing he's great at is making himself an option in broken plays. The prime example of that would be the brilliant run and catch he made In the last drive against Denver.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Another thing he's great at is making himself an option in broken plays. The prime example of that would be the brilliant run and catch he made In the last drive against Denver.

oh yeah shit, who could forget that, and the catch he made was outstanding





and here he was beating another guy deep



and pat just missed him here

[jjchieffan]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Another thing he's great at is making himself an option in broken plays. The prime example of that would be the brilliant run and catch he made In the last drive against Denver.

Yes he does. Wilson stepped up and was doing that last year. I was hoping that someone would step up and fill that role. Looks like it's gonna be Robinson. I'm excited to see him in the offense this year.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

He is the kind of explosive player who can potentially be a star, yes... still a long way to go though, obviously



I do believe he will take the #3 from Conley, he is just a better all around athlete

Chris Conley or DeMarcus Robinson?

Yes, there are others. The Kansas City Chiefs have several wide receivers with obvious potential besides the obvious starting pair of Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. De’Anthony Thomas is back for a year. Byron Pringle is in camp. The Chiefs drafted Jehu Chesson just one year ago in the fourth round, trading up for the former Michigan receiver just one round after Kareem Hunt. There’s also Gehrig Dieter, Marcus Kemp, Jordan Smallwood, Daniel Braverman and Elijah Marks.

But really, the spot for a third receiver at this point for the Chiefs comes down to Conley and Robinson.

A recent column at NFL.com attempting to project starters for each team recently gave Robinson the nod as the Chiefs third receiver. It was an interesting notice since Conley is typically given the nod as the third WR on the roster. But Patrick Mahomes’ had a (seemingly) nice connection with Robinson in the season finale at Denver, and it’s easy to make some projections.

Rewind one year ago and Conley was in full control of a starting wide receiver spot. That’s before he was lost for the season due to injury coming into the last season of his contract. Now the former third rounder seems like he could be on the outside looking in with more to prove than most would have believed coming into the 2017 season.

Robinson on the other hand showed up late for the Chiefs including a nice effort in the unfortunate playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans. He had four catches on four targets for 57 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Including his four catch effort (on 10 targets) from Mahomes in the season finale and it becomes clear that Robinson was earning some impressive reps at season’s end for the Chiefs.

This is a good problem for the Chiefs to have. Conley is very bright, motivated and hard working. He’s also an incredible athlete who has yet to be truly featured in the Chiefs offense that has too many other mouths to feed. It’s clearly a mistake to forget about Conley and believe Robinson has anything sewn up, because if Conley is truly healthy, he’s a serious talent to be used with Mahomes under center.

That said, Robinson is also remarkably athletic and the only reason he wasn’t selected in the late first or second round in the 2015 NFL Draft is because of character concerns at the University of Florida. On pure talent or potential, he’s also very deserving of reps in this offense.

It will be interesting to watch who emerges for the Chiefs as their offense comes together in training camp. Hopefully Conley is healthy enough to give it a real go and both players get their best chance to compete for targets of their own.

[LiL stumppy]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

He is the kind of explosive player who can potentially be a star, yes... still a long way to go though, obviously

I do believe he will take the #3 from Conley, he is just a better all around athlete

Lol what? Conley is arguably the most athletic person on the team. D Rob isn’t even close. I like him as a # 4, but Conley has potential to be a dominant WR. Not a close comparison

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by LiL stumppy

Lol what? Conley is arguably the most athletic person on the team. D Rob isn’t even close. I like him as a # 4, but Conley has potential to be a dominant WR. Not a close comparison

Conley has one TD in three years and can barely get open in tight spaces, Robinson has WAY more potential than him imo.

[Kiimo]

Conley can do one thing. Catch a 7 yard slant for a first down.


The Chiefs should restrict him to doing that one thing because Robinson is a quality #3. I love this guy.

He's gonna catch bombs from Mahomes just like he did last year in the preseason.

[MahiMike]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Conley can do one thing. Catch a 7 yard slant for a first down.


The Chiefs should restrict him to doing that one thing because Robinson is a quality #3. I love this guy.

He's gonna catch bombs from Mahomes just like he did last year in the preseason.

So you're saying we've found our #2 TE?

[Hammock Parties]

He only timed 4.59. He plays much faster. Faster than Conley, who ran a better 40.

I think he's going to turn out to be one of those guys who is just good at football and the measurables don't matter.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

He only timed 4.59. He plays much faster. Faster than Conley, who ran a better 40.

I think he's going to turn out to be one of those guys who is just good at football and the measurables don't matter.

For some reason that made me think of Rod Smith.

Draft position and combine numbers don't mean everything. Rod Smith could play. So can Robinson.

There shouldn't be any reason to have Conley starting over this guy in my opinion.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

He only timed 4.59. He plays much faster. Faster than Conley, who ran a better 40.

I think he's going to turn out to be one of those guys who is just good at football and the measurables don't matter.

He is quicker than fast and often times that is better when trying to get separation and especially when you are a good route runner which he is. He is gamer with hands and this is what is needed for sure. You can't teach being a "gamer"(envisioning yourself making a great play on every snap whether your number is called or not as opposed to only envisioning when your number is called)