Cool Link VIDEO: Efton Chism Getting After It

ctpatsfan77 said:

Really not sure where he stands. Yes, he's slow, but he seems to be a pretty good blocker for a WR, and he seems to be too strong for most CBs guarding him to tackle solo.

Plus he had 4 catches for 95 yards, which is nuts given how slow he's supposed to be.

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One-If-By-Sea said:

I am not a Chism fan, and hope I am wrong. I understand the difference between quickness and speed, Chism is quick, but not fast. His kickoff returns were painful to watch.

What I do not see acknowledged in Chism threads is that if a player can not run past a defender because they are too slow (like Chism), it is much easier for the defender to crowd the offensive player to limit their quick twitch separation. Although Edelman, Welker, and even C Kupp, were not fast guys, Chism is the slowest of them all.

I have also seen it argued that only the 10 yard split is important for a slot receiver. Although there is some truth to that, if the defender only has to worry about 10 yards the defensive assignment is much easier. For example, I think M Jones can easily shut down Chism, and that is the type of defender Chism will have to routinely defeat.

For the 1000 Chism fans on PatsFans, please don't read my post and think I am attacking your first born child because I am not a Chism fan.

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palialka said:

I think it’s gonna be difficult for him to make the team this season as I expect the Pats to draft a couple of WRs to try and develop playmakers for Maye. We just gave to wait and see how everything plays out this summer.

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Clonamery said:

Typical ****ing know-it-all. Go suck some draftnik's ass, it's what you're good but slow at. Make fun of my love-child, **** you. Cognac drinking loser.

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One-If-By-Sea said:

Did I upset you?

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One-If-By-Sea said:

I am not a Chism fan, and hope I am wrong. I understand the difference between quickness and speed, Chism is quick, but not fast. His kickoff returns were painful to watch.

What I do not see acknowledged in Chism threads is that if a player can not run past a defender because they are too slow (like Chism), it is much easier for the defender to crowd the offensive player to limit their quick twitch separation. Although Edelman, Welker, and even C Kupp, were not fast guys, Chism is the slowest of them all.

I have also seen it argued that only the 10 yard split is important for a slot receiver. Although there is some truth to that, if the defender only has to worry about 10 yards the defensive assignment is much easier. For example, I think M Jones can easily shut down Chism, and that is the type of defender Chism will have to routinely defeat.

For the 1000 Chism fans on PatsFans, please don't read my post and think I am attacking your first born child because I am not a Chism fan.

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Clonamery said:

Not at all. I would like to know what they're trading for AJ Brown though (trade effective post 6/1). 1st this year or next year or less or not at all. I'm very anxious about it, probably won't sleep until the end of April.

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Patsfan1645 said:

I agree with what you have stated. I would add one factor that could help a guy like Chism, body control. If he can get someone moving in a direction and rapidly change direction it will create a window. I watch the Celtics and although I think Payton Pritchard is quick I am amazed at watching a 6'1 guy drive against guys more than a half foot taller. He always gets them rolling one way and he stop on a dime or adjusts to create enough room to get off a shot. I think that's what Chism needs to be able to do to find consistent success.

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Ian said:

Keeping an eye on things on my phone and came across this:



Hoping to see a jump from him in year two, would certainly help that room quite a bit.

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203Pat said:

I want to go on record and say Chism will never be a real part of the offense. I hope I am wrong but I just don't see it.

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Zuma said:

Take every rep like it's your last. He'll never beat anyone in a foot race with YAC's but IMO he will be very good in the slot, short range, finding seams in the zone, moving the chains.

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PatsFan2 said:

Pop Douglas does that same drill smoother and faster and still can't be consistent in our Offense.

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TommyD4207 said:

I wish he'd stop his forever war with the turf monster.

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Clonamery said:

Sure we can carry 9 WRs on the roster.

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Wozzy said:

McDaniels and Drake have to emphasize and build their slot game this offseason. To beat the toughest defenses in the NFL you have to get the ball out quick, move the chains and win in short space. Drake seemingly only looked to the boundaries and the deep ball. We need some chain moving dink and dunk added to his game.

Chism at 5'11" is taller than Douglas at 5'8," and Drake simply couldn't or wouldn't see Douglas. I like Chism, he's a tough nosed player, gets open and catches the ball... shades of Welker, Amendola and Edelman with the prerequisite athleticism to become one of them.

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Rob0729 said:

I get why a lot of people have Chism as their binkie. But like others here, I just don't see it. He wasn't very good as a returner. He had his moments this past season, but it was fleeting. I think he will be a practice squader again next season. And if he was that good, someone would have poached him from the Patriots' practice squad.

I still think ultimately, the Patriots receiver room will look like this (starter listed first):

X - AJ Brown (still think the trade will eventually happen), Kyle Williams
Z - Kayshon Boutte (he is more suited for the possession receiver role), Mack Hollins
Slot - Doubs (but like Diggs last year, he will move around to all three positions), Pop Douglas

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