New Chiefs WR Chambers Never the Same After 2008 Injury?
by Joel Thorman on Nov 3, 2009 4:50 PM CST
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Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune talked with Chris and Cowboy on 610 Sports regarding the Chiefs acquisition of former Chargers WR Chris Chambers.
Canepa says the No. 1 reason for Chambers' release was production. In just four games this season, Chambers had nine receptions for 122 yards. However, one of the biggest plays of the season came last Sunday against the Raiders. Chambers was cut Monday.
"I asked Norv [Turner] yesterday if he'd ever cut a player who he had admitted had made the biggest play of the game the day before, and he said he can't remember doing it," Canepa said.
He also says that Chambers hadn't been the same after missing weeks six and seven during the 2008 season.
"After that high ankle sprain, which he suffered in the Miami game, he just wasn't the same. And certainly wasn't the same this year. They're talking about all the other marital problems and all that other stuff, I don't know how that's weighed on his performance. I don't know."
During that 2008 week five game with the Dolphins, Chambers had gotten seven touchdown passes in seven games dating back to 2007. So, the statistics would agree with Canepa's assertion that he was "never the same."
Canepa said he liked Chambers personally and that "he was a pro" but agreed personally with the move because of production issues and money.
All that said, Canepa thinks Chambers will help the Chiefs.
"I can't see him not helping you guys," he said. "I think he'll be an asset."
Listen to the interview here.
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Welcome to KC Chris Chambers!
I hope you rock for us here in KC…..can’t be any worse than T.O. is in Buffalo…lol!!
by krayfish on Nov 3, 2009 4:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Your Opinion Joel?
What does Arrowhead Pride have in Joel Thorman?
A diamond in the rough…
I think you do an awesome job of posting. You must be the play by play guy and Chris the color commentator.
Back to this post…
What do you think of the Chambers Aquisition?
Its to early for me to formulate an opinion (you cant use that one)
Haley told the offense to run it again. When someone said the defense already knows the play he responded, "So what, make it work."
by Jay Cotton on Nov 3, 2009 5:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it's okay
I’m not overly against it because Chambers appears to represent an upgrade at an area of need.
I’m not overly for it because he also brings a $2.4 million price tag the rest of the season. I know, I know we have the cap room (about $13 million) but that doesn’t mean you have to spend it. Chiefs have to the end of the year to get under the minimum (and I think they’re really, really close if not already at it).
We have previously established that if we were a broadcast team I am Al Michaels and he is John Madden. Ha.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 3, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Al Michaels isn't what he used to be.
He used to call out formation, down, distance, any interesting substitutions like a machine, or like a radio guy. Now he’s almost like another color guy, only mentioning SOME of the pertinent facts. I think maybe he’s getting by on his reputation, these days, quite frankly.
I really don’t see many really good play-by-play guys out there, anymore. Everybody wants to be a color guy, and the play-by-play guys, these days, seem to engage in more banter with their opposite number(s) in the booth, than just give good nuts ‘n’ bolts play-by-play.
So I don’t like the comparison, from the get-go. I think what we see, between Joel and NJ Chiefs, is a pretty comprehensive news product, with lots of icing on top via Matt, Chris, and mgmt/promotion-of FanShots and FanPosts.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 3, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's topped-out.
No more upside potential. ;o)
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 3, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok
this team has bad recievers, TERRIBLE, drops, bad routes…this guy can at least be a reliable number 2, possibly…at NO cost, and move Wade where he belongs, the slot…
those saying it doesnt fix our blocking issues…well duh…but not every move we make can fix the offensive line…this team has a lot of holes, and Eddie Kennison isnt too far off of a comparison in fact chambers has been more successful by 31 than eddie had been…I dont see huge production, but how is he not an upgrade even as a number 4?
we have to spend money regardless, why not spend it here, a short term upgrade to try to help get some wins and calm the fan base and internal storm
by SDChief on Nov 3, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gives the Chiefs another close look at a player in an area of need, as Joel says.
Anything that gives them a shot at upgrading WR gives them more flexibility down the road, too.
To me, $2 million or thereabouts is about right for a good WR. I can live with lots of contracts like that, and pay a lot of my younger guys BETTER over the long haul with a skill position like that covered for $2 million. Close to ideal in terms of spreading out the $120-130 million a team has to spend for 50-60 players.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 3, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
UDFA's and FA acquisitions by New Orleans
really struck me, Monday night. This is the sort of thing I want to see MORE of from KC. OUR (my) attention is on the draft, high-profile FAs, and the like, but New Orleans has a phenomenally well-balanced team, significant pieces of which resulting from very low-profile acquisitions that paid big dividends. About the only real hopes we have of that sort of thing is some of the no-name LBs we added, and maybe Wade and Long. Personally, I think that Bobby Wade would be a VERY good depth player for a very good team that had better WRs starting. (These kinds of thoughts of mine typically have low value and short shelf-life)
As far as Chambers, himself, I think there’s a lot of upside, especially considering the limited productivity we’ve seen from the current cast. Another thing that struck me last night was Favre-to-Berrian in the highlights segment. I think Haley’s having a hard time getting his QB and WRs to see the same thing on the field, and BEAT that damn blitz by general-principle-passes AT the area where the corner/safety blitz is FROM, and a WR expecting the ball.
I wonder if his release is in anticipation of a D-Line pickup…
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 3, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It would be sweet if he turned into Eddie Kennison part two
But I’m not really getting my hopes up
by ktr17x on Nov 3, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
perspective
Cost of LJ: $4.5 million this year, whether they keep him or not… averaging 2.7yds per carry, causing stupid issues
Cost of Chambers: up to $2.4 million, if they keep him… 9 catches 122yds, 1 TD
Cost of Bobby Engram: $875,000 , has 5 catches for 61 yds, 0 TD
Costs less than LJ, produces more than Engram… he’s worth at least a look-see, IMO
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Nov 3, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
well i guess that makes sense with those three
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by redmedicone on Nov 3, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it will be very nice if he pans out
if not it was a waste of time but right now i really dont think it will hurt having him here
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by redmedicone on Nov 3, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
edge james cut
assuming management deactivates LJ for the season like they should… anybody really think jamaal’s gonna cut it as a #1 back?
by ExtraMetal on Nov 3, 2009 6:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let's please not sign Edgerrin
I don’t think Jamaal is the long term answer but our young guys should be the answer for the rest of this year and hope they prove me wrong. We dont’ need another wheel chair back.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 3, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'd be more concerned with
haley not starting Edge except during the playoffs. probably not an option this time.
by ExtraMetal on Nov 3, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let's just wait and see what Smith can do
I think he at worst will be an improvement over LJ. Edge is old. period. Sorry Edge.
by TDubb on Nov 3, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
drops aside
chambers is probably a better “blocking TE” than what we’ve got now.
by ExtraMetal on Nov 3, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chambers will be a solid #2
He doesnt beat doubles but that is Bowe’s job. Big improvement over what we have
Predictions for 2009:
LJ breaks Chiefs all time rushing record at home
Bowe's numbers regress due to lack of decent QB play.
The D gets better in the second half but still is plagued by big plays
Cassel looks more like the guy Pioli almost cut in the '08 preseason instead of the franchise QB he hoped he would be when he traded him for
Chiefs 6-10
by bonesjackson on Nov 3, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
When you add them all together
any combination of three with Bowe, Bradley, Chambers, Wade, and Long should be decent enough to move the ball. I like this signing. Pioli and Haley are showing that they are not comfortable with just cruising through the season like Herm did.
I used to want to axe Copper but he is useful on sp teams. That totals 6 wrs and 4 tes. Even if page does hit the IR I am still rooting for Engram to get released and/or a te like oconnel (I think he might still be eligible for PS)
A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?
by Bashman on Nov 3, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Problem is
you can’t move the ball when your QB is on his back all game.
by golfbard on Nov 3, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All that said, Canepa thinks Chambers will help the Chiefs. "I can't see him not helping you guys," he said. "I think he'll be an asset."
I would hope so.
I mean there are some NFL players in their graves that could help this team.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 3, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Translation Of Canepa's Remark
“Man, your receiving corps really sucks outside of Bowe.”
I don’t like Chambers that much (because he isn’t that good) but sadly he really is an upgrade.
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Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
by UCrawford on Nov 3, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
If you listen to the interview, he does say earlier that anything would be an upgrade.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 3, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meh
I could take it or shake it. He"ll have to prove he deserves it before I ride his leg, but he should be an upgrade.
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by Buck'O on Nov 3, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Will he even get on the field
I admit I’m becoming more of a doubter in our front office moves and motives but this looks to me like a way to pick up info on San Diego than a way to improve the WR position. I hope I’m wrong and that he blossoms with this 2nd chance.
by Olakan on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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