Comments on: Rookies to Watch this Season

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:50:16 +0000

WOW! Saying that Franklin will be as good as Bowe is a bit of a stretch. Don’t get me wrong, as a Mizzou fan I absolutely LOVE that the Chiefs drafted him, but I’m not going to say that he’s going to be a better WR than Bowe. I think Will will be a nice compliment to Bowe on the other side of the field. With his speed, he will be a serious deep threat, leaving Bowe with more single coverage down the field.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:44 +0000

I won’t go as far as saying Will is going to be as Bowe his rookie year. Sure he has potential but it was surprising to me to see Bowe a first year receiver to do what he did walking in the starting rotation. But that is just showing how much better Bowe will be years to come. Bowe will be an all-star for years. I see a pro bowl next year. I see in Will Franklin potentially being a good consistant number 2 target.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:50:16 +0000

I fully expect Will Franklin to step in on day one for the 2nd WR spot. Honestly I think Will has more overall potential than D. Bowe and can do just as good as Bowe did last year. All it takes is good coaching and play calling to get them both involved so we have at least on receiver cross the thousand yard mark. I think its great Tony G. got over 1100 yards last season but that would be even better if you had two receivers around a thousands yards a piece. I believe Chan Gailey will formulate a plan to get all of our passing weapons involved in a way an offensive line coach solari could never do last year. Having three talented running backs there is no reason for larry johnson to ever get more than 25 touches unless he is getting at least a minimum of five yards per carry otherwise he should stay fresh until the fourth while someone younger gets a chance to shine just like larry did in 2004. I already know our defense will rank in the top 10 not because of big names but because the fondation that was set last year. #1 on third down percentage is only a small step toward creating a great defense. Offense is our only concern and there is much to hope for now that we are not trying to fit good football players into a bad position. I believe the way to do is put good players in great position and then hope and expect like hell they excel. The next four months will decide what happens, and looking forward at a great franchise should motivate everyone to go beyond realized potential.