Dexter McCluster and Andy Reid

[joejlitz]

One nugget regarding Andy Reid and the Chiefs: The Eagles were said to be in- fatuated with WR-RB Dexter McCluster coming out of Ole Miss in 2010 before the Chiefs drafted him near the top of Round Two. It’s very likely Reid has ideas of how to use McCluster, who has been versatile but hardly dynamic in his three pro seasons to date.

Source: Pro Football Weekly

[murphysxm]

I saw that, but I can't see how Reid would overlook how much better Charles is. McCluster is a gimmick that will get 3-5 touches a game, but those touches will probably be good ones.h

[moochman]

Having not watched much of the Chiefs this year I don't know how well he may have looked or what problems he had, but wasn't the plan for Dexter to play more at WR? Could Reid be thinking of him being a slot receiver? Again, talking right out of my fantasy arse. Just intrigued at the thought of what he could do should Reid find a QB.

[Guru13]

Having not watched much of the Chiefs this year I don't know how well he may have looked or what problems he had, but wasn't the plan for Dexter to play more at WR? Could Reid be thinking of him being a slot receiver? Again, talking right out of my fantasy arse. Just intrigued at the thought of what he could do should Reid find a QB.

McCluster's most natural position is in the slot without a doubt, or at least that's how I see it. He's been substantially more effective in that role too.

[moochman]

Having not watched much of the Chiefs this year I don't know how well he may have looked or what problems he had, but wasn't the plan for Dexter to play more at WR? Could Reid be thinking of him being a slot receiver? Again, talking right out of my fantasy arse. Just intrigued at the thought of what he could do should Reid find a QB.

McCluster's most natural position is in the slot without a doubt, or at least that's how I see it. He's been substantially more effective in that role too.

Has Reid had any history of getting production out of the slot position? I love a good coaching change. Opens up so many possibilities

[joejlitz]

Having not watched much of the Chiefs this year I don't know how well he may have looked or what problems he had, but wasn't the plan for Dexter to play more at WR? Could Reid be thinking of him being a slot receiver? Again, talking right out of my fantasy arse. Just intrigued at the thought of what he could do should Reid find a QB.

McCluster's most natural position is in the slot without a doubt, or at least that's how I see it. He's been substantially more effective in that role too.

Has Reid had any history of getting production out of the slot position?I love a good coaching change. Opens up so many possibilities

Jason Avant had some excellent production for 2 years out of the slot on 3rd down. He always seemed to pick up the first on 3rd and long. But besides those 2 years I can't recall much else.

[buffalobillsrul2002]

McCluster's most natural position is in the slot without a doubt, or at least that's how I see it. He's been substantially more effective in that role too.

Has Reid had any history of getting production out of the slot position?I love a good coaching change. Opens up so many possibilities

Jason Avant had some excellent production for 2 years out of the slot on 3rd down. He always seemed to pick up the first on 3rd and long. But besides those 2 years I can't recall much else.

Did Kevin Curtis play the slot? I seem to remember him in the slot a lot, but I don't remember if that was more in St. Louis or Philly. I think Reid will certainly get McCluster involved, how relevant he'll end up being for fantasy could become a different story. Is it also possible McCluster could also get a couple series a game as a wildcat QB with Charles alongside him in the backfield? He did a lot of that at Ole Miss.

[stomperrob]

Reid has big plans for McCluster
April 6
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star


Andy Reid wanted to draft Dexter McCluster in 2010, when Reid coached the Philadelphia Eagles and McCluster was coming out of college at Mississippi.

The Chiefs got to McCluster instead, taking him with a pick early in the second round. But it’s no coincidence that one of Reid’s favorite topics since joining the Chiefs in January as their new coach is McCluster and what he can do for the Chiefs on offense as a receiver and a runner and on special teams.

“He’s not the biggest guy in the world, but he’s got a heart of a lion,” Reid said. “He’s got that … tremendous quickness and can catch. He’s pretty good at running the football, so there is a place for him. You line him up everywhere. You can move him around and kind of do some unique things with him.

“I like McCluster. I think he’s a good football player and he has a role on this football team. I’ve got some things in mind for him.”

This wouldn’t be the first time that the Chiefs had big plans for McCluster. But he has only infrequently lived up to them.

His signature play from his three seasons with the Chiefs came in his first regular-season game when he returned a punt for a touchdown to spark a victory over San Diego. Otherwise, McCluster has 119 catches, 657 rushing yards and four touchdowns, but few big plays of the game-changing variety.

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