Chiefs To Make a Run at Bringing Chambers Back?
by Joel Thorman on Dec 3, 2009 11:00 AM CST
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PrintBill Williamson of ESPN.com was asked whether he thinks the Kansas City Chiefs would try to bring back Chris Chambers after the season.
As many of you know, Chambers is in the last year of his contract. According to NFLPA records, he's making $4.55 million in base salary this season. He made over $5 million in base salary last season.
Williamson said he expects the Chiefs to be in the mix for his services next season, too.
"They have to be paying attention to Chambers, 31, who still appears to have gas left in the tank," Williamson writes. "Still, expect the Chiefs to make a big run to keep Chambers. He has fit in great and he has given the team new life. He is valuable to Kansas City. So, they will surely try to keep him."
Chambers' age should certainly be a concern. The success of many receivers, like Chambers, is predicated on speed. And things like speed usually don't get better with age.
But with his impressive performance with the Chiefs so far, there will definitely be interest in Chambers on the open market following the season. This is probably the last chance he's got for a big contract and I imagine he'll want to take advantage of it.
There could be some concern, like there is with many players in similar situations, that his production will drop off once he doesn't have the incentive to drive himself as hard everyday. Will that happen with Chambers? I have no idea.
But, like Williamson, I do expect the Chiefs to make a run at Chambers.
It's hard for me to imagine that the Chiefs will land his services again next year, though. Chiefs GM Scott Pioli generally doesn't overpay for players, especially traditionally low impact positions like receiver, and the free agent market will be blossoming for Chambers, so the Chiefs will have plenty of competition for his services I think.
Usually regarded as a negative, Chambers' age could benefit the Chiefs possibly scaring off other teams who might be interested.
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And why not? He's a great addition to our team
in fact he’s way more of a danger than Bowe. Bowe is too slow and drops a lot of clutch passes. Chambers is solid and reliable and really, really fast.
He’s a threat every down. He can take a screen all the way at will. I hope we keep him. that would solve one problem for us. We wouldn’t have to addresss that position next year. It would be nice to have at least one problem area fixed.
If he'll take the same grade of pay
I think he stays here. If he’s wanting more, they’ll let him walk.
If you only knew...
I hope that this is the case...
I also hope that the contract is only for 1 or 2 years… nothing more(and I really wouldn’t want 2 years).
two words
YES
* "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
* Stats are for losers
I dont think
he will stay, Chambers is basically putting on an audtion for any team that may need a down field threat, Im pretty sure he doesnt want to spend his last years on a team trying to turn the corner…
not trying to be negative just more realistic.
Just like some fans in SD were saying about Chambers when he first came to SD he played his heart out then they saw his production drop, and sure enough he’s picked up
his play in KC and I like him and hope he stays.
He’ll be free to sign with anyone after this season so it will be interesting to see what happens
Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win championships
Not a very big market for a 31 yr old receiver who's been cut and traded from his last 2 teams
Chamber’s only chance at a deal is with KC. If he tries to go for big bucks, he’ll be sitting on the street free agent market until a team needs to replace an injured starter.
possible
offer him a new deal…
would be the smart thing to do if KC wants to keep him
* "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
* Stats are for losers
if he wants to stay that's cool
he seems like a good guy and there’s no question of all the guys off the street we’ve acquired he’s been the best. but i’d bet he’d only be willing to stay here if he either a) thinks the young team is actually improving fast enough to do something immediately or b) he gets a ton of money
i’m glad carl’s gone or else i’d really be worried about option b
chambers
is one of those WR’s Ive always wanted in KC. Couldnt believe when SD let him go, but I understand he was having some drop issues…was funny in SD when floyd dropped his first pass thrown his way, and many were heard grumbling “chambers makes that catch” then of course chambers comes back with the TD, and literally they didnt announce the TD for…30 seconds, and everyone was silent, or grumbling similar “chambers…why did we cut him again?”
He seems to have good chemistry with Cassel….I know Cassel makes mistakes but look at trent year one…Cassel can make a guy like chambers into a heck of a reciever again, its sort of like how brady would make these mediocre to good recievers VERY GOOD, then they leave and become very mediocre again. Cassel makes people around him better.
"Cassel makes people around him better."
Yeah, DE’s, DT’s, LB’s, DB’s, SS’s, FS’s :) Those are the players that are usually around him! Sorry, I couldn’t resist!
On Chambers
He was my Fav WR in the league for three years before going to San Diago now he is on the Chiefs and I can be a fan again. Hopefully we resign him before the season ends and get him for three maybe four year contract. yes he will lose a step or two in the next four years but even four years from now he will be a goal line threat with his verticle and be a mentor and on field coach for the players we bring in.
We really need to resign Chambers if we want to compete at a high level in 2010 with him contender, we can fill enough holes. Without him 500 at best next year because we will have a hard time filling most of the holes.
I'd like to keep him
but not if it means 3 or 4 years – no way. I agree with others on here 1 or 2 at a reasonable price.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
I'd love to say yes...but
All that I’ve heard about this guy is that he’s a second half player. He plays when his contract is up. Talk to Miami and SD fans. Sure, he looks great right now. And even more so when DBowe comes back. Just be concerned about the veteran “i’ll play when my contract is about to be up” syndrome.
hes a smart player
which i like, but hes at an age where giving him a decent contract is a gamble. he could have five years left in him, or just one. I dont mind keeping him if he comes cheap but i could also live with him leaving. im sure an equivilant could be found and we are already deep at WR
The Chiefs would be crazy not to offer the guy a 2 year contract.
No matter who we get in the draft this is a guy who will be the best number 2 receiver we will have a chance to get for the next 2 years. Chambers seems to like being a spotlight receiver and that is why I think he will take a Chiefs contract.
agreed
“big” fish in a “small” pond… that’s where he seems to do well, at this point
* "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
* Stats are for losers
Keep Him..
who cares what it costs. If he can be serviceable for another year or two, I say make it happen. He has definitely established a rapport with Cassel and is one of the few highlights of our lowly offense. If you let him walk, then Cassel has to start all over again with another WR, thus causing MC to wane vice improve. And just think if we keep him, grab some able bodies to block for Cassel, and continue to watch Charles elevate his game. We could have a potentially dangerous offense next season. I’m all for it…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
Keep him
He’s got enough game for at least 2, maybe 3 years. Lance Long is even showing signs of life at times. Our receivers could get better with another year to gel, provided we work on the offensive line for pass protection and run blocking. I keep feeling like despite the problems we have, we could concentrate on a few key areas this off-season and get a whole lot better. A .500 team next year would be a significant improvement and going the right way. We do need some help on Defense though. We need to find some quality free agents and draft picks. I’m on board with a game changing safety or linebacker in the first round.
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