Chiefs release WR Jeremy Maclin

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Wow

We have released wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.

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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) June 2, 2017

The release of Maclin clears $10 million cap space since he was a post June 1 cut.

— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) June 2, 2017

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Stupid. Our running game will open up opportunities. Kelce will abuse linebackers that sell out trying to stop Hunt

Yes, this is the bread and butter on offense. Not the WRs, and it never will be while Smith is the QB.

We are back to having a bottom 10 WR corps. We have one guy and some what ifs.

[jspchief]

Originally Posted by staylor26

You realize both things can be true, right?

Sure. But there's what's possible and what's likely.

It's possible that Robinson won the spot over Maclin outright in OTAs.


But if we're looking for a player to improve on Maclin's numbers from last year, I don't see a receiver on the current roster that is more likely to do it than Maclin. It's an unfortunate necessity given the cap situation, but that doesn't magically make the current wr corps better than what it is.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

I'll continue to root for maclin when he's not playing us because he was a great teammate and helped out the rookies immensely, unfortunately it was the body and mind that let him down. Wish him the best.

[penbrook]

Considering that the Chiefs offense is mostly focused on Tight Ends and Running backs. I expect Escobar and Hunt to step up huge this year

[penbrook]

It's funny because during the offseason Hill and Conley were working out with Maclin

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by staylor26

The fact that Robinson is getting first team reps this early leads me to believe they expect him to take a huge step forward.

I'm not sure that has to be the line of thinking. I would like it to be true. Reality is it could just as well mean that he he is getting 1st team reps because the other options are an incredibly inconsistent Wilson and a rookie WR.

Originally Posted by RunKC

Escobar will help make up for this loss. Alex always looks for the TE's and Escobar could be a decent player this year.

Maybe a little but in the end unless Robinson and Conley make ideal leaps forward this will be a one step back, two steps forward move long-term for the team.

That's fine, and it's probably the right move. But in the short-term I think this offense will not be as good as it would have been with a healthy Maclin. In the end, I believe in Conley and I will hope the ever-usual camp hype on Robinson is true. Also the reality that Alex will be Alex either way.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by notorious

Does everyone remember the draft pick we lost because of Maclin?

This has been a fairly bad signing when you think about it.

I believe it was PICKS as in multiple picks, not one.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I'm not sure that has to be the line of thinking. I would like it to be true. Reality is it could just as well mean that he he is getting 1st team reps because the other options are an incredibly inconsistent Wilson and a rookie WR.



Maybe a little but in the end unless Robinson and Conley make ideal leaps forward this will be a one step back, two steps forward move long-term for the team.

That's fine, and it's probably the right move. But in the short-term I think this offense will not be as good as it would have been with a healthy Maclin. In the end, I believe in Conley and I will hope the ever-usual camp hype on Robinson is true. Also the reality that Alex will be Alex either way.

I'm saying this as somebody who's watched Robinson going back to HS, and was already sold on the talent long before we drafted him.

Totally understand why some of you are hesitant to buy into him though.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by scho63

I believe it was PICKS as in multiple picks, not one.

Sigh

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Yes, this is the bread and butter on offense. Not the WRs, and it never will be while Smith is the QB.

We are back to having a bottom 10 WR corps. We have one guy and some what ifs.

Because the Seahawks had such a great receiving corps when they won the SB. Stupid.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I'm saying this as somebody who's watched Robinson going back to HS, and was already sold on the talent long before we drafted him.

Totally understand why some of you are hesitant to buy into him though.

I just don't know enough about him to know either way. Conley I have seen enough to have hope that he could be a solid #2.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by scho63

I believe it was PICKS as in multiple picks, not one.

It was a third iirc

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I just don't know enough about him to know either way. Conley I have seen enough to have hope that he could be a solid #2.

His YAC ability is ridiculous which is why I think he's a great fit in this offense.

I really like the work he put in on ST too. That showed me he's got the work ethic necessary to reach his potential.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

WR1 - Hill
WR2 - Conley
WR3 - Robinson

That's likely not that bad. All need reps before playing with Mahomes. Tons of athleticism there. Hill is your guy to take the top off, and the other two can too but they are likely to be reliable, big targets underneath.

That's awful in a passing era where NFL teams put a premium on defensive secondary players.

Do you feel confident in those 3 WRs going up against The Patriots secondary of Butler, Gilmore, McCourty etc?

I don't see where we have an advantage

[Otter]

I'll just add:

1. One more "wow", didn't see this coming

2. Never understood the hate for Wilson although I agree he's not a #1 but also isn't paid as such

3. This season is going to be like watching one of your buddies go through the first 6-7 months of a divorce. If you have to ask what that means...