The Chiefs are trying to find help at receiver behind second-year standout Dwayne Bowe, who led all rookie receivers last year with 70 catches and 995 yards. Otherwise, Jeff Webb has two career starts, free-agent addition Devard Darling one, and the rest of the wide receivers either haven't played in an NFL game or haven't caught a pass in one. "Is it a star-studded group? Is it household names? Maybe just one: Dwayne Bowe," Edwards said in the Kansas City Star. "But we've got some other guys who have a chance. They just have to go play." The collection screams for the addition of a veteran even just as a safety net in case Webb, Darling, fourth-round draft pick Will Franklin of Missouri and all of the other wide receivers prove unworthy of a starting spot or playing time. But Edwards said if the Chiefs sign a receiver, it wouldn’t be until after training camp has started. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Their best hope for immediate help lies with Webb and Darling. Webb was second among Chiefs wide receivers in catches last year with 28. Darling did little to distinguish himself in four seasons playing for Baltimore. Eighteen of his 20 career catches and all three of his touchdowns came last season. The Ravens thought so little of Darling that during his time in Baltimore they signed veteran receiver Derrick Mason and drafted Mark Clayton in the first round. The Chiefs are hoping Darling is a late bloomer. For now, don't plan on drafting either Webb or Darling in Fantasy leagues in 2008 but consider both potential options off the waiver wire if they start to perform well. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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The Chiefs are trying to find help at receiver behind second-year standout Dwayne Bowe, who led all rookie receivers last year with 70 catches and 995 yards. Otherwise, Jeff Webb has two career starts, free-agent addition Devard Darling one, and the rest of the wide receivers either haven't played in an NFL game or haven't caught a pass in one. "Is it a star-studded group? Is it household names? Maybe just one: Dwayne Bowe," Edwards said in the Kansas City Star. "But we've got some other guys who have a chance. They just have to go play." The collection screams for the addition of a veteran even just as a safety net in case Webb, Darling, fourth-round draft pick Will Franklin of Missouri and all of the other wide receivers prove unworthy of a starting spot or playing time. But Edwards said if the Chiefs sign a receiver, it wouldn’t be until after training camp has started. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Their best hope for immediate help lies with Webb and Darling. Webb was second among Chiefs wide receivers in catches last year with 28. Darling did little to distinguish himself in four seasons playing for Baltimore. Eighteen of his 20 career catches and all three of his touchdowns came last season. The Ravens thought so little of Darling that during his time in Baltimore they signed veteran receiver Derrick Mason and drafted Mark Clayton in the first round. The Chiefs are hoping Darling is a late bloomer. For now, don't plan on drafting either Webb or Darling in Fantasy leagues in 2008 but consider both potential options off the waiver wire if they start to perform well. (Updated 05/15/2008).
