Waiting for Camp

by Chris on Jul 23, 2008 7:49 AM CDT Comment 18 comments

They almost got all of those names right. Almost.

There are two more cuts to be made in order to get the team down to the league-mandated 80 player roster. We've been keeping a pretty good eye on the roster around here so I'm sure we'll have news of two more cuts soon enough here.

The news of the cuts won't come, at the earliest, until later this morning so here's what I'm reading to help tide you over.

Cornerback Flowers close to signing

Flowers is one of three remaining Chiefs draft picks yet to sign a contract. Like we've been saying, don't expect Dorsey and Albert to be on camp on time. Let's just hope it doesn't take too long.

Southern Quarterbacks

I've always felt that geographical studies combined with sports was pretty interesting. Bob Gretz at KCChiefs.com puts out an article worth a read this morning. He sums it up with this sentence - "The Gulf Coast has become the breeding ground for NFL quarterbacks."

Owner Rankings

Not surprisingly, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis comes in at #31 on a list of the worst NFL owners. Michael Silver puts it well - "Davis, 79, hasn’t just lost his fastball; the man has lost his changeup, and his metaphorical catcher keeps assuring him he’s better than Bob Gibson in his prime."

As Chiefs fans, we complain about Carl Peterson a lot but we really don't give enough credit to our behind the scenes ownership. Think Oakland, Jacksonville and imagine how sad it would be to be a fan there.

Rookie Holdouts

Jeffri Chadiha doesn't seem too confident that Glenn Dorsey will be in River Falls in a timely fashion. Chadiha, on which rookie is likely to stage a lengthy holdout.

Kansas City defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey. This one is a no-brainer for two reasons. One is that Dorsey was arguably the best prospect in this year's draft -- a player capable of going No. 1 overall -- until he slipped to the Chiefs at pick No. 5. The other factor is Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson. He is known for being a hard-line negotiator and I doubt that will change in the next few weeks.

H/T Arrowhead Addict

Bowe or Johnson?

I'm stealing one more thought from Arrowhead Addict this morning to throw out one question - Who will have more yards this season - Larry Johnson or Dwayne Bowe?

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LJ

If he stays healthy he’s an 1,100-1,200 yard guy. But will he stay healthy.

Re: Flowers’ contract – Last year’s 35th overall pick, Arron Sears, tackle out of Tenn., signed a 4-year deal with an option for the fourth

Per Rotoworld:

Year 1: $370,000
Year 2: $460,000
Year 3: $550,000

by primetime 07 on Jul 23, 2008 9:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Probably moreso a 1200 yard

guy than a 1500 yard guy anymore.

by Chris on Jul 23, 2008 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Albert is in Maryland

And flying back to KC to get ready to go up to training camp. At least he’s saying he expects to be in camp on time.

by primetime 07 on Jul 23, 2008 9:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Do we really have to cut two more?

If Dorsey and Albert (or Flowers or Merritt) have not signed and are not in camp, do they still count against our target of 80 players? If not, we may not see the last two players cut until the rest of our draft picks get signed.

by WolfFan on Jul 23, 2008 9:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think so

If we want to bring those guys in to camp later.

by Chris on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bowe will crack 1,000

probably pushing the 1,200 range, unless Franklin takes some of that from him. LJ, on the other hand will push1,500. He has a better line, a better coordinator, and excellent relief.

by Halfbreed5050 on Jul 23, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You're thinking 1,500 yards?

I don’t think LJ comes close to that again. Especially with Charles in the lineup.

by Chris on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I have serious doubts whether he ever breaks the 300 carry mark again.

Supporting the lesser of two evils is still supporting something evil.

by UCrawford on Jul 23, 2008 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Due to injury or the playcalling?

by primetime 07 on Jul 23, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Playcalling

would be my theory.

by Chris on Jul 23, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Playcalling and Age

He’s getting pretty close to the drop-off point for RBs even if you don’t take into account the overuse and the injury last year so I think you’ll start seeing him move towards complementary back status. I could see 250 carries this year, but I think Charles cuts into his playing time significantly.

Supporting the lesser of two evils is still supporting something evil.

by UCrawford on Jul 23, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bowe

But I also agree that Bowe probably breaks 1,000 yards this season.

Supporting the lesser of two evils is still supporting something evil.

by UCrawford on Jul 23, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nononono

1500 touchdowns! per game!

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Jul 23, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thinking it and believing it

I think an improve recieving corps will help open up the run game significantly. Franklin’s speed will pull the safeties back and Albert will get LJ past the LOS.

by Halfbreed5050 on Jul 23, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LJ and Bowe will tie.

They each will have 1175 yards! Touchdowns will be a different story as Bowe will have 8 and LJ will finish with 16.

by JasonM on Jul 23, 2008 9:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LJ will have sixteen if he runs with authority again!

by Eric Allen on Jul 23, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As For Dorsey

Jeffri Chadiha doesn’t seem too confident that Glenn Dorsey will be in River Falls in a timely fashion.

As Jeffri Chadiha is affiliated with this article I can feel secure in knowing that this assessment of Dorsey’s readiness will have only a coincidental relation to reality. :)

Supporting the lesser of two evils is still supporting something evil.

by UCrawford on Jul 23, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs