Chiefs Facing Decisions with Nine Free Agents
by Joel Thorman on Feb 26, 2009 4:22 PM CST
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The Chiefs will have six players who will become unrestricted free agents at midnight.
| DE Jason Babin | LB Rocky Boiman | S Oliver Celestin | G Adrian Jones | S Jon McGraw | LB Pat Thomas | |
| Age | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 6'4" | 6'4" | 6'0" | 6'4" | 6'3" | 6'2" |
| Weight | 285 lbs | 236 lbs | 207 lbs | 296 lbs | 206 lbs | 243 lbs |
Back in January when we originally touched on our UFAs, I wanted to Babin, Boiman and McGraw retained. That hasn't really changed but I'm more than willing to part ways with Boiman.
Out of this list, now I'd like to see Jason Babin and Jon McGraw retained. Babin appears to be a serviceable reserve while McGraw has worked his butt off, was a captain last season and would be an asset as a reserve in the secondary and/or on special teams.
(NOTE: ALRIGHT KNUCKLEHEADS, LET'S KEEP THE JON MCGRAW BASHING TO A MINIMUM. YOU ALL KNOW HE'S A FIRST COUSIN OF MINE AND THE BEST GROCERY BAGGER AT MY LOCAL MARKET.)
The cost for resigning any of these players isn't an issue because A)they're cheap and B) we have a lot of money to spend.
Restricted Free Agents
The Chiefs have offered Rudy Niswanger a second round tender, which is $1.417 million. In a nutshell, this means that Niswanger has until April 21st to negotiate an offer from another team. The Chiefs have the right to match any offer. If they don't match the offer, the Chiefs would be eligible to receive compensatory draft picks in return.
Jarrad Page is another player that could be tendered as a restricted free agent. Since Page was a 7th round pick, the compensatory pick we would receive in the event that he was tendered then offered by another team would be a 7th rounder. At this point, there's no question Page is worth more than a 7th rounder to the Cheifs.
Jeff Webb is another restricted free agent although I don't expect the Chiefs to extend a qualifying offer to him. He hasn't done much on the field to warrant any protection from the Chiefs.
Which of these unrestricted and restricted free agents do you think the Chiefs will retain?
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Is it me
or when you first look at the pictures you think this is who we are targeting tonight because of the jerseys they are wearing?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
No McGraw?
Boiman and Babin I’d be fine with either way really. But I do think McGraw can be an asset/reserve for us.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 26, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
Boiman Babin and McGraw for sure.
Boiman because he works. McGraw cause he’s great on Special Teams. Babin for depth. Other than that, PEACE!
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
+1
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I agree with Primetime
I’d like to see both Babin and McGraw retained. I wouldn’t mind keeping Boiman, but if we actually land one of the other MLB free agents than I wouldn’t mind seeing him go
McGraw and Boiman are my picks
Both good at special teams. Well, for McGraw I would say GREAT at special teams.
Also, we had better put a tag on Jarrad Page. If we don’t he will be snatched up quick and turn up on some other team to make us look bad.
All taken from other teams
And I had to find their profile pictures because they were small enough to fit.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 26, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
you mean Pioli took down the players Chiefs pics off the Mothership? LOL
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I'm going with
Babin, Boiman, McGraw and Page. I also want Niswanger to stay, because I think he could be an effective RG.
Jarrad Page
was one of the only playmakers we had last year. They better keep him.
Page and Niswanger will stay
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Page, Babin.
Thats it, LB’s like Boiman (try-hard guys) are out there, so lets go get a young one in here and let him cut his teeth under Haley. I say give Curtis Gatewood a shot, kid is a good FOOTBALL player. He didn’t go to the right school or run the right numbers probably, but he can sure as hell read a defense. Check out his youtube highlights, he is an instinctive ball player.
"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."
Too bad he can't read punt coverage
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, big mistake on my part
I meant to type Kyle Shotwell, not Curtis gatewood…my error. I odn’t know shit about Gatewood. Shotwell is the man though, great instincts.
"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."
Page
The Chiefs needs to show Page some respect, the guy is one hell of a 7th round pick . Pay the man what he is worth and it’s a lot more then a 7th rounder.
blu
I really hope we do not settle down im tired of watching
teams take risks and spending money and we are trying to figure out if we want grocery bag boys .No offence mcgraw I love your play but geez come on we need to start taking some risks with money and make things happen.
Who do you want?
Its not the front offices fault that players resign with their old teams. Its usually what happens. You don’t just blow the money just to blow it.
Primetime, you started drinking early tonight?
You’d be “more than willing” to part w/ Boiman? Yet you’re steadfast on retaining McGraw? You think McGraw works his ass off and would be a good reserve, but Boiman wouldn’t?
Jarrad Page is only worth a 7th rounder to us?
Am I reading all this right?
by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM CST reply actions
AM I the only idiot who doesn't get Jeff Webb being retained?
He’s been here what 4 years, WTF has he done? I’m sorry guys, he’s probably a hell of a nice guy but jeez!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I Agree
It’s not just a matter of what has he done…what he has done is really, really terrible. He’s had 10 yards per reception for his career, which is pathetic for a supposed speed guy. Two out of his three seasons, he hasn’t even gotten to double digit ypr. He shouldn’t be on the Chiefs’ roster next season.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
I thought with Herm gone Webb would be the first to go.
What is it that multiple staffs see in him that no other Chiefs fan sees? I am really confused by this move.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 26, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
They can always cut him
It’s not like we’re brimming over with WR talent.
Keep him unitl you find someone better then cut him.
How about Rufus from American Idol?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
True, but it still surprises me.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 26, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe the tape on him was so small it could fit on a pin head
and someone used the pin sticking it in the eye of Gunther when he turned on us! In other words it got lost.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I have to agree with the probability of your scenario. :)
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
by DThomasReigns on Feb 26, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Boiman, Babin, McGraw
Out of the UFAs. But it won’t break my heart if any of them go either.
Out of the RFAs, the only one the Chiefs need to keep is Page. Niswanger is a reserve-caliber player and all things considered I’d just as soon the Chiefs got the draft picks as keep him.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
A little more than 3 hours 40 minutes to FA.
I made Chicken Vindaloo for dinner. I am an idiot.
I am so full and sleepy, please, any god of any religion, speed time up.
"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.
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