Post by MizzouTiger on Dec 18, 2007 12:01:45 GMT -5
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Parker, Wilson make rare contributions to Chiefs offense
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Samie Parker and Kris Wilson opened the season as starters but gradually became bit players as the Chiefs began using others who might have more of a future.
It says something about the Chiefs’ woeful season, then, that Parker and Wilson wound up scoring the team’s only touchdowns in Sunday’s 26-17 loss to Tennessee at Arrowhead Stadium.
“I like for the guys to get involved, whoever it is,” wide receiver Eddie Kennison said. “We all have to contribute in some kind of way. If those guys can step up and make big plays, that’s what we need.”
Wilson opened the season as the regular fullback but hasn’t started a game in three weeks. He is scheduled to be a free agent after the season and, given his decreased playing time, probably won’t be offered a new contract by the Chiefs.
“I’m not looking for any consolation prize,” said Wilson, who caught a 9-yard scoring pass from Brodie Croyle in the second quarter. “I was looking for the (win). I was fortunate enough to make a big play. But it’s never as sweet as you want it to be when it’s in a losing effort.”
Wilson came to the Chiefs as a second-round pick in 2004, and they were hopeful he could contribute as a pass-receiving tight end to pair with Tony Gonzalez. That never materialized, and he was moved to fullback last season.
He appears destined to finish his Chiefs career as another disappointing early-round draft pick.
“I play tight end,” Wilson said, offering an explanation as to why it hasn’t worked for him with the Chiefs. “Tony Gonzalez plays tight end. Jason Dunn plays tight end. So that’s pretty self-explanatory.
“I’ve squeezed in here and there and gotten a few opportunities, and that’s all you can ask for.”
Parker declined comment, but his downfall was even more precipitous than Wilson’s. A two-year starter, Parker was a promising player early in his career but couldn’t consistently get free from coverage or catch the ball.
He started seven of the season’s first eight games before being benched when Kennison returned from a hamstring injury. He was even inactive for last week’s game in Denver.
Parker is also scheduled to be a free agent after the season, and his time with the Chiefs also appears coming to an end. But, for one day at least, he was a hero, catching a 10-yard touchdown pass, also in the second quarter.
Parker, Wilson make rare contributions to Chiefs offense
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Samie Parker and Kris Wilson opened the season as starters but gradually became bit players as the Chiefs began using others who might have more of a future.
It says something about the Chiefs’ woeful season, then, that Parker and Wilson wound up scoring the team’s only touchdowns in Sunday’s 26-17 loss to Tennessee at Arrowhead Stadium.
“I like for the guys to get involved, whoever it is,” wide receiver Eddie Kennison said. “We all have to contribute in some kind of way. If those guys can step up and make big plays, that’s what we need.”
Wilson opened the season as the regular fullback but hasn’t started a game in three weeks. He is scheduled to be a free agent after the season and, given his decreased playing time, probably won’t be offered a new contract by the Chiefs.
“I’m not looking for any consolation prize,” said Wilson, who caught a 9-yard scoring pass from Brodie Croyle in the second quarter. “I was looking for the (win). I was fortunate enough to make a big play. But it’s never as sweet as you want it to be when it’s in a losing effort.”
Wilson came to the Chiefs as a second-round pick in 2004, and they were hopeful he could contribute as a pass-receiving tight end to pair with Tony Gonzalez. That never materialized, and he was moved to fullback last season.
He appears destined to finish his Chiefs career as another disappointing early-round draft pick.
“I play tight end,” Wilson said, offering an explanation as to why it hasn’t worked for him with the Chiefs. “Tony Gonzalez plays tight end. Jason Dunn plays tight end. So that’s pretty self-explanatory.
“I’ve squeezed in here and there and gotten a few opportunities, and that’s all you can ask for.”
Parker declined comment, but his downfall was even more precipitous than Wilson’s. A two-year starter, Parker was a promising player early in his career but couldn’t consistently get free from coverage or catch the ball.
He started seven of the season’s first eight games before being benched when Kennison returned from a hamstring injury. He was even inactive for last week’s game in Denver.
Parker is also scheduled to be a free agent after the season, and his time with the Chiefs also appears coming to an end. But, for one day at least, he was a hero, catching a 10-yard touchdown pass, also in the second quarter.