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Chiefs Trade for LB Mike Vrabel

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Adding to JayKC's FanShot about this topic (and opening up a new thread on it), the Kansas City Chiefs have traded an undisclosed draft pick for New England Patriots' LB Mike Vrabel.

A third round pick out of Ohio St. in 1997, Vrabel was converted from defensive end to linebacker when he entered the NFL. Vrabel played his first four NFL seasons in Pittsburgh before heading to New England in 2001.

Throughout his career, Vrabel played both inside and outside linebacker in the Patriots modified 3-4 defense. The addition of Vrabel may be an indicator that the Chiefs are planning to switch from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 defense. The veteran Vrabel would be an ideal candidate to help the younger Chiefs adjust to a new defensive scheme.

Vrabel has 55 sacks and 11 interceptions in his career, along with one Pro Bowl selection in 2007.

The quality of this trade will depend entirely on what draft pick the Chiefs gave up for Vrabel.

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Ah Vince, not you to!:)

Now can we get some d-ends?

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 2:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Huh?!

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gotta pick up the kids, later all.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let's Hear What The Price Was

If it was a sixth rounder I’ll be okay with this trade. If it was a fifth rounder I’ll be not so cool with it. If it was a fourth rounder or higher I’ll be pissed.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 27, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

7th Rounder

And I’ll say the Chiefs got a good deal.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 27, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't agree with 6th

but am ok with 7th. Seriously, a guy at his age…what can we realistically expect in regards to performance and longevity. Maybe 2 years and maybe be more from an “assists” perspective.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He'd be worth more to us than a 6th rounder

But a 4th would be too high. I’d say 5th or 6th.

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

You’re looking at an equivalent player of Barry Richardson. I’m okay with the Chiefs trading away that sort of guy for Vrabel.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.

by UCrawford on Feb 27, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My sentiments exactly

But we probably wont find out come the end of April

by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 27, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good trade imo, still has plenty of gas left of a few more years

good veteran leadership, knows how pioli works and what will be expected of him.

by oldchiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Help me!!

Someone please tell me the advantages to signing a 34 year old LB?

Did Donnie Edwards teach us nothing

South Side D

by doriang03 on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

He’s the 3-4 version of Donnie Edwards, with half the injuries.

-cw

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Did he spit in your coffee, Jacin?

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude Jacin

you are way to negative.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

When I see something to be positive about ...

I’ll change my tune.

I haven’t seen anything since the Pioli hire (which I was for) to make me think anything about this organization is going in the right direction.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Out of curiosity

Why would the Pats trade Vrabel? He seems pretty valuable to them.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

going younger ????

by jrodwoody on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've heard because of cap room

But I don’t think he took up much space (3-4 million)

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Feb 27, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Reiss speculates on the trade

here.

Throws out that if could be part of a Cassel deal.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

An actual comment from an NE fan on that page.
Anything less than the 35th or whatever it is (the Chief’s 2nd rounder) would be a travesty.

/tickled

-cw

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Teicher does the same

on Red Zone

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The same reason they cut Ty Law

he wasn’t going to perform at their expectations and he showed it in NY and KC.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Feb 27, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why wouldn't they?

He has a few more years in the league max, might as well get something for him in return before he retires. Like UCrawford said in the other thread, his stats were down last year and I’m sure the player personnel & evaluators @ NE thought it was a good move

Damn, where’s NESilver been?

by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 27, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Right here!

I’ve been out all day (heading out again in a few). Sorry!

This is a good pickup for you guys. He had a “down year” last year, but the guy plays his butt off. That down year was strongly related to a shoulder injury he got, but look at his 2007 season and you can see what he’s capable of.

The guy plays ILB or OLB, as well as a little tight end (especially on goal-line situations). I’m gonna miss seeing Vrabel on the Pats, but it will make it easier to root for you guys.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Yes, we like your company here

but I have a feeling you guys got the better end of the deal

by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We'll see

Unless the Chiefs traded something higher than a third rounder, I don’t think you guys got screwed over.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

3rd round seems high

5-6-7 would be about right… unless there are other players in this deal ;-)

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Feb 27, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ill give up anything on the second day i hate watching the draft on the second day anyways

by PSUkegreen on Feb 27, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My apologies

I’m in a rush over here. I meant higher than a fourth rounder. Heading out, be back later.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So you're saying now we can replace that Gonzalez guy?

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly what I was thinking

It must have been a relatively high draft pick.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

On Reiss' blog

One Pat commenter said it would be a travesty if the Pats got anything less than our second rounder for Vrabel.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dont make me cry not today

by jrodwoody on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's a homer

No one would give up a 2nd rounder for someone who might only play two MAYBE three more years

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, just put that underneath your comment!

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No way

I’m a huge Vrabel fan, but come on. At his age, he’s not worth a high second rounder.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

On 810

I heard them say a “minor draft pick” what is that considered?

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

NE could be making room for Julius Peppers

…and we get Vrabel.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cap space

NE reportedly saved a bunch of cap space this year by getting rid of him. They don’t have much space this year as is, and he was destined to be a FA after this year anyway.

by Keyser Sose on Feb 27, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's probably it

He would have counted for $4.3 million against their salary cap.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In that case

If I was them I’d be happy with a 5th-6th rounder

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that what the Patriots have done so well?
Why would the Pats trade Vrabel? He seems pretty valuable to them.

Isn’t that what the Patriots have done so well over the years? Get nice discounts from older vets coming from other teams that want to play for a winner and trade off their own older players that are getting paid too much while they still have value.

For the Chifes its a good pickup (if the compensation is reasonable) because we need veteran leadership on our young defense. I just hope we aren’t going to be trading away tons of draft picks for older players.

by ChiefDJ on Feb 27, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Linebacker

in the draft. Clay Matthews? Trade Cassel for Chiefs’ first and take Curry?

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 27, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Schefter reports that Kerry Collins has reached a deal to re-sign with the Titans.

by jrodwoody on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They'd probably be dumb-ish not to do that.

I’m not crazy about the guy, but he’s done a lot more for them than Chris Simms or that other guy.

Speaking of the other guy, he’s probably just under contract for one more year. Which Famous Footwear branch will he be working at?

-cw

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Feb 27, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't heard anything

Except crazy speculation about a deal involving Peppers for Cassel.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Reported on Patriot SB Nation

a guy I know (sorry, no link – just gotta trust me)

gave me this unconfirmed rumor:

Vrabel to KC starts off a few other deals. Cassell to Tampa Bay and Peppers to NE

that’s all I got.

by Jeff Clark on Feb 27, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

by ksjhwk on Feb 27, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Now I’m really excited.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

From what I've been reading

NE fans are pretty pissed about this. They are expecting a higher pick than a 6th, that’s for sure.

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but

Thats like Chiefs fans saying we should be getting a 2nd rounder for LJ or something. Some people have no idea of the real value of players.

by ChiefDJ on Feb 27, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

From what I read

Cassel and Peppers may be off the radar in separate trades. I thought Pioli wanted Cassel

by ksjhwk on Feb 27, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No one know what Pioli wants. Several peeps are looking for them to

grab high named players, but he has said he isn’t going after them. He seems to be putting together good players that fit what they have in mind to do. Not necessarily the great players. Put together a team of good players and they could be a great team. Instead of one or two great players that don’t make up a good team.

by oldchiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i like kerry collins alot

good story

the performance enhancing drugs argument begins with lassic eye surgery

by nayjevin on Feb 27, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he does well too.

"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 27, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OK, I just woke up from last night. What did I miss?

j/k :)

I hope we didn’t give up more than a 5th for Vilma, if that much.

"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 27, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Vrabel -dammit 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 27, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that too

"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 27, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wassup funny man?:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

DTR.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What's up, bro?

"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 27, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Waiting on roster moves

like the rest, looking for a sackable move!:)

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"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 27, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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porn starts giving actual handjobs, check out sexassassin’s site

j/k :)

by The DBowe Show on Feb 27, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hey hey hey

no porn talk on this site hahah

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think its very possible NE was going to cut Vrabel

BB called up Pioli and made this move.

Of course, this is just my speculation, but I think it makes sense.

NOW, before you guys get pissy with me for saying that, good, veteran players get cut all the time. Derrick Brooks is clearly superior to Vrabel, so I’m not trying to take a shot at the guy. NE is one of the few teams up against the cap, and they need flexibility if they’re going to consider keeping Cassel or picking up FA’s.

The Pats need every inch of cap room possible, and cutting and trading a player has almost the exact same consequences on your cap.

This is also why I think (and PRAY) it was a very late round pick, I’d guess 6th, I’m hoping 7th.

That makes it a great move for the Pats, trading what they were going to cut and potentially a solid move for the Chiefs. If its a 5th I’ll be dissapointed, if 4th or better, I’ll be nausious, and really surprised.

by kcsno56 on Feb 27, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Can we also pick up Brooks?

I know, our LB corp will be old. But come on, Vrabel and Brooks mentoring Curry….sounds good to me.

by Chiefs4Life on Feb 27, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's been a 4-3 LB

But I’d take him, sure. And I’d rather be signing FA’s then trading draft picks.

by kcsno56 on Feb 27, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's more likely

that the Patriots didn’t want to extend his contract past next year, so they are looking to unload him while he’s still worth something. It’s possible Pioli discussed this with them while he was still on the Patriots, which means we probably got Vrabel for a pretty good deal.

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Vrabel

But if they were going to cut him, I think it was a bad move that we did not wait. I don’t mind giving up a 7th round pick, but why give up a pick on an old vet if he is going to be cut when we could have got him for free. Now granted I like the fact that we want a vet to help our defense, but even a 7th round pick can turn out to be valuable. Just look at Matt Cassel, he was a 7th rd pick and it goes to show that Pioli can draft late unlike Carl Peterson. The argument people have been giving to justify the pick saying if it’s a 6th round which would be equal to “Barry Richardson” it would be a good trade. But Barry Richardson was a Carl Peterson draft pick, not a Pioli late round pick. If we gave up a 5th round or higher, I’m going to be pissed.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He wouldn't have come to KC as a free agent most likely

It’s better that we trade a 6th or 7th to ensure he comes here.

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

We have plenty of CASH and Pioli was his old GM. We would have been a perfect candidate. He already has his rings, so he would go to the money.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Herm Edwards draft pick.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're right

But my point was no matter who we got, the Carl era sucked when it came to 6th 7th rd picks. Pioli on the other hand, Brady 6th rd, Cassel 7th rd.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with you

I’m ok with giving up the 7th rounder, just b/c it guarantees he comes here, but even if its a 6th, I won’t like the deal, he won’t be here when we’re competitive, he’s on the last year of his contract.

by kcsno56 on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

alot of speculation out there..that this is opening up a bigger deal for cassel…………..

chiefs get:
cassel
vrabel
ne 1st

pats get
chiefs first
and third

by kcchiefsfan56 on Feb 27, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bad trade for Chiefs

Sacrificing draft picks like that for an old LBer and a back-up QB? No way.

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by BigBlueShoe on Feb 27, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's that bad

Vrabel doesn’t have as much mileage on him as other linebackers. He was a backup his first couple years in Pittsburgh. I think Pioli just wants a guy who can show the other linebacker’s how to be a proffesional.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Feb 27, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oh the hypothetical....

…withdrawn

sorry BigBlue

by woodman212 on Feb 27, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

backup quarteback? no sir, no

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 27, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What they're saying in Beantown

I live close to Boston and the local guys on ESPN radio are 1.) bumming that Vrabel is gone and 2.) think that Cassel will end up being tied up in the deal. They’re saying KC 1st/4th for both Cassel and Vrabel. Not my speculation, just reporting east coast radio.

by Screechief on Feb 27, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not.

I really, really hope not.

As in, if that’s how this administration kicks things off (along with Haley’s treatment of Waters) … ? I’ll have to consider turning in my fan-badge.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

A lifetime of fandom based on one trade?
Did Vrabel/Haley/Pioli run over your dog on the way to 1 Arrowhead Drive?

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Feb 27, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a lifetime, really.

Only since they got Joe Montana when I was in High School. Before that, I was a Niners fan.

I’m sure I could float somewhere else (like wherever Tony G winds up) until they rectify things here.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, weird.

Okay, nm then. Go float with Tony and I’ll keep your seat warm.

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Feb 27, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That said ...

Like, Tony, I’d much rather retire a Chief.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, we all do...

…it’s just a matter of degree

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Feb 27, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just give it time

It will all work out soon. Well I hope soon but it will be fine Trust me

by Jay 23 on Feb 27, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

it cant be as worse as the herm era? can it/

by Red and Gold on Feb 27, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The hardest thing

For Veteran Chiefs players and well Chiefs players in general, is that while we lost (a lot) Germ was a players coach. They enjoyed (from all accounts) playing for him. Hell there was a pole done not too long ago (sorry no link) that said Herm was a coach most players in the NFL would like to play for. So going from that scenario (loosing included) to Haley, might be a huge smack in the face. Hopefully they’ll get used to it. Give it time is right. I say to our beloved Chiefs, give it time as well. First impressions aren’t the best…

So I hope.

by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 27, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just to point out ...

1) Vrabel’s on the downside of his career and not really worth anything more than a 6th round pick at best.

2) Haley’s yet to prove anything, except that he’s an asshat.

3) Pioli’s yet to prove that he’s anything but another guy who was really good as long as he was working in Bellichick’s shadow and nothing special anywhere else.

( Though, that said, I fully support giving Pioli a shot here and I’m glad we got him. I’ve just yet to see anything to justify the unbridled optimism and blind following most people around here are granting him. )

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Man Jacin

just relax dude. You have not seen on the field results, and that is what matters.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Not for me.

But, then again, I’m not a win-at-all-costs sort of guy.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What do you want,

Last year showed you cannot win without competent coaching, and some veteran leadership.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes what exactly would be a good situation for you?

Would you be happy if they signed Romeo I know I would.

by Jay 23 on Feb 27, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is probably in the works.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be alright with that.

He’d certainly be a major upgrade over anyone they’ve got on the Defensive staff now.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is, the new coach is pissing of our veteran leadership (see also: Brian Waters; and if Waters goes I’ve got no doubts that our other veteran leadership, Tony G, follows).

Beyond that, we’ve had Veteran leadership. We’ve had guys in the locker room to train up our young guys in the way they should go. Three of them got cut earlier this week.

Vrabel’s a guy on the downside of his career. He’s old; going to turn 34 before the season starts. He’s coming off of an injury to a shoulder, which for guys in his position, usually means more injuries to the same shoulder follow.

I just don’t see the value in giving up something above the 6th round for him, at all.

You bundle Vrabel with a guy who hadn’t started a game anywhere until last year and is getting a bloated contract because of the potential value he might’ve had to teams in dire need of a QB in exchange for draft picks — especialliy high, first round draft picks — and it’s not a good trade for the Chiefs and, in my opinion, it’ll look either like Pioli did some favors for his old team at our expense or got played for a fool by Bill Bellichick (neither of which bode well for him as a GM).

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And it could be Waters

is till pissed from losing two seasons in a row. He knows this regime does not like players talking to the media, could be Waters wants out.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You guys saw Hoosiers, right?

Remember how that turned out?

Just sayin…

by ChiefsDude on Feb 27, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Umm no.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

What? You didn’t see it, or wrong sport? Coach comes to town, pisses everyone off until they start winning games. He destroys the egos, breaks the team down, builds em back up, and the underdogs go on to win the championship!!

by ChiefsDude on Feb 27, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

when its all said and done he's been with a loser for 9 years

winning seasons and no playoff victories amounts to not very much

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well if that goes down

atleast we will have a starter penciled in for sure every game for the next 8 years and can actually take a snap under center.

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

When is the next transaction coming?

Aaaaarrrggghhh!

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Could have happened already....

…and we won’t know til they want us to…

by woodman212 on Feb 27, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You are right on there.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Major announcement coming ???

From a Pats blog:

Sources out of New England, have it pegged that’s there’s a "major announcement" involving this KC-NE trade coming at 6 pm EST tonight. Does the deal include quarterback Matt Cassel going to KC along with Vrabel? KC sending a player and possibly draft picks as part of the package? Or is it just the media having fun and messing with the minds of NFL fans?

Musket Fire

HOLY CRAP.

by Keyser Sose on Feb 27, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

… about what, exactly?

Unless the deal includes, say, Tom Brady, I’m not seeing anything big to get excited about. Matt Cassel was a back-up for a reason, just like Damon Huard was.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

If KC’s #3 overall pick is involved in this trade, KC would get hosed.

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by BigBlueShoe on Feb 27, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cassel

Looking at last year, Cassel was much, much better than Huard has ever been. I think we should do whatever we can to get him here.

by MansGame on Feb 27, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no more than our 2nd rounder though please

actually, i don’t even wanna give up that

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If we give up

our 1st and 3rd and get NE’s late 1st, then I think it would be an awesome deal to get Vrabel and Cassel. That is just a dream tho. I think were better off with a later pick anyway

by MansGame on Feb 27, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit, our recievers!

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Per Adam Shefter
Free agent safety Brian Dawkins does not have a deal with the Broncos right now, contrary to reports. He is in the air and on the way to Denver right now. The Broncos do, however, have agreements with running backs Correll Buckhalter and J.J. Arrington.

by Clam Hammer on Feb 27, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just signed 2 more

Denver signed Jabar Gaffney and Renaldo Hill (??)

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Argh!

I was hoping Jabar would come back to the Pats.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds Like

Denver and KC are molding team after Patriots

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

REALLY!!

Awesome,We used to get all the washed up 49’s,Now we’re going to get New Englands,While we try to run off Pro-Bowl Guard,Waters!
Vrabel is going into his 13th year!
Whats wrong with Bart Scott,John Villma,Nevermind went to the saints!
I need to Bust up into 1 Arrowhead Dr. with my 360 & copy of Madden and show them whats up!
Vrabel,SRSLY!:(

by Bleeding Red on Feb 27, 2009 4:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and Scott signed with the Jets

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 27, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

check it

youll fall in love

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 27, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

#3 to pick up Curry

Maybe NE traded Cassel and Vrabel for the #3 pick so they can then target Curry

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wish I was alive for this

Take us back Pioli take us back!!!

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 27, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

daaamn

we are sleeping right now and if we get cassel ill be ok with it but we need a defense

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Would you be okay with it ...

… if we give up the #3 pick and our fourth rounder for him? I wouldn’t.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unless ...

It was a swap of 1st Round picks and a Fourth Rounder for Cassel and Vrabel.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no not at all

but if our entire plan was to get stafford then ya i would rather have cassel than stafford. Its not in my hands im just here for the ride pioli is in control

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't want Stafford, either.

Or Sanchez. Or any of the QBs in this draft class. We need to hold out for Bradford, Tebow, or McCoy next year.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man!

These days players don’t even think take the time to see if there are better options.

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

According to some speculating fans Vrabel may be going back

By clearing him for a time being, they clear up cap space and they can sign another person, then with the Cassel deal he will go back to the Pats..stay tuned

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

We’re playing patsy to the Pats shifthing things around so that they can be under the cap?

What’re we getting for it? Bill Bellichick’s guarantee that he won’t run up the score on us the next time we play?

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

he couldnt run it up on us last time

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lets wait and see what happens

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling some crazy trade is about to go down

with waters or lj or tony some type of crazy out of control scheme

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Could that be why Waters was in a uproar?

He is being traded?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hmm?

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude Jacin take a midol or something.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Great pickup for KC

Vrabel is a great player, one of my favorite Pats. As a die-hard Pats fan, it hate to see him go. I think the Pats did this for financial reasons; they have a lot of contracts expiring after this season. Varbel is the whole package – very smart with a motor that never stops; a great leader, and a top OLB who can also play ILB or tight end (great in goal line situations).

Losing Mike hurts. I wish him well in KC, and (I’ve always like the Chiefs, since Superbowl 1), I hope KC wins the West.

This could be a conditional draft pick for 2010. It’s hard to trade a top starter for a draft pick, especially since it won’t be in the top 3 rounds (or probably even the 4th). I wouldn’t be surprised if this is part 1 of a larger trade.

by Chuckjones on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Weird

Matt Cassel’s wiki page says he has been traded to the Bucs.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 4:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Supposed to read, CHIEFS!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oops I spelled the team name wrong :)

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lanier, invoke the power of the letter!

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to phone stuff in lol

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oh crap Lindsay Soto is on and they just showed a full view of those fun bags

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Perv!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know :)

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome Perv...AP

"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 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hey not a perv

just happy to be alive

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that too!

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just Remember

Tank Tyler Lanier!

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I'm not near my wife right now

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is just wrong!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Keyser is on fire!

Lanier put him out!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh lord.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ok your rope has reached the end

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Boobies make life complete!

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

it does for mine

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

chiefs trade

This team i thought was in the process of rebuilding and we trade a pick for a old man come on!!!If we trade picks for cassel and vrabel im pissed ,i would take curry over them guys easy!!!The defense is what needs help and now even more since were going3-4 talk about wasting a picks!!!Dorsey is not a 3-4 dt we do we do with him now lol it’s a joke!!we dont even have a defensive coordinator yet,we have all these new coaches and still the problem is not fixed our d-fense is still going to suck,and there going to try and fill the holes with has beens!!!!Keep the picks and draft some more talent!!!!AT LEAST HERM WOULD HAVE MADE THE D-FENSE BETTER HAD HE BEEN GIVIN ONE MORE YR!!!!!!And no im not saying he was a good coach but he could pick talent!!!

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he made the defense better

over his three year tenure, didn’t he?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

For the future he did unless we start filling hole’s with guys at the end of there career!!!I thought this team was getting rid of the old player’s and getting younger!!!

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 27, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Only his d-backs did shine.

who else is a superstar he brought in?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Will never know now

with the new 3-4 most of our picks at DL DE are junk now unless dorsey is moved to DE

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 27, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tamba, Tank

what did they achieve?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Branden Albert appears to

be a solid pick, that is not saying much over three years.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Turk as well?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

GOING WITH THE 3-4 D WE WILL NEVER KNOW
They were wasted picks with the change

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 27, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not quite.

We’re only interested in getting rid of old Chiefs players (see also: Donnie Edwards, Brian Waters, etc.). We’re restocking with old Patriots players, apparently.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Big Pickup!!!

Marbury going to the Celtics. Freaking Boston!!

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If someone told me the year Pierce was drafted..

that he would have played on the same team as Garnett, Allen, & Marbury I would have thought they were referring to the All-Star team

by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 27, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they implode

with his drama and the Cavs make it to the Finals!

by Ilamuku on Feb 27, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've never seen a trade happen in two parts.

Tim Tebow.....concrete cyanide. Thanks jg.

by Chiefho on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

its similar to getting married

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new asshole and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 27, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

One good reason I like this trade would be....

Of course this is going to piss off all the Unger and Mack lovers for our #34 pick but….

With the addition of Mike Vrabel, I think he would be the perfect mentor for a guy like CONNOR BARWIN. Connor is a converted TE, played DE his senior season, and will be asked to probably play OLB in a 3-4. Can you say Mike Vrabel part 2. The old can usher in the new.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hands off Barwin!

He’s ours! At least, that’s what I’ve been hoping since he’s been dubbed Vrabel version 2 (actually, he seemed like a good prospect even before his stellar combine).

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well unless you guys take him at #23

I think he could be ours at #34. Unless you guys get the Bucs #19 for Cassel. Then we are fucked b/c Belichick has to love Connor. He is a total athlete, very versatile, and I want him to be in a Chiefs uniform as he is running trick TE goal line plays for touchdowns.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

iI KNOW ITS A JOKE

Westart rebuilding a team and its halted in the middle of the process

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Herm was a soundbite.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yep!:)

Did not see it here though.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ouch

only chiefs fans reserve that right…jk Herms a doof might as well let everyone enjoy his awesomeness

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Denver

Am I the only one that is getting a little scared about the Denver offense? Gaffney, along with Royal, and Marshall is pretty scary to me.

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He makes plays

As a third receiver he makes plays. I remember Brady going to him quite a bit in key situations. By himself no but with Marshall and Royal, a bit because he will get open.

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

He won’t receive the majority of Cutler’s looks if he’s used the same way he was here in New England, but he’ll make the most important catches during crunch time. He can also line up from every wide receiver spot (X, Y, Z) and is a pretty good blocker on screens and such.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm interested in their offense.

Josh McDaniels was a good offensive coordinator for us. The Broncos were also trying to mimic the Patriots offense from 2007 last year, and now they’ve got the orchestrator for it.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

They have multiple receivers and a stable of backs

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We will hide Cutlers insulin!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry.

It has already been replaced with HIV.

"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 27, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lmao. Yes, that will do. :)

"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 27, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Where is the big announcement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111oneoneoneone

Please, please draft a big Defensive Tackle. Please?

by skywalker on Feb 27, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I still don't understand why the Vrabel trade had to happen today.

Why today? We could have waited until the draft to do this.

Why is an older and declining, but smart, LB our priority move on the first day of FA? What is the point of rushing this? Were they really afraid some other team would trade for him?

"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 27, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Could be more to it.

You are right though.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

To show people that we want to win now.

First step towards the 3-4 A sign of things to come I hope.

by Jay 23 on Feb 27, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There were better and younger 3-4 LBs available

"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 27, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and available in FA not requiring a loss of one of our draft picks

"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 27, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Did Vrabel?

Did we try? Money can solve a lot of that, and we have a lot we are required to spend.

I do understand your point though. BTW – Way to nest those comments. :)

"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 27, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I assume we tried. I hope we tried, I agree we should spend some money actually as much as it takes.

by Jay 23 on Feb 27, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i wonder the text that he got from

nfl net work about him coming to the chiefs he ment to say yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikees in stead of yes?

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 5:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pioli

may have wanted to give the fans something to mull (clamor) over. Or maybe this was an indirect way of announcing that we are running a 3-4 defense?

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There is something else going on that we don't know about yet, There are a lot of things that

don’t seem to add up. The Pats fans are saying just about the same things we are about this.

by oldchiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And I’m thinking they probably just gave up a conditional pick for Vrabel, if he does well, maybe a fourth round and if he tanks then maybe a 7th round, conditional picks are the greatest

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You ask why a lot!:)

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 5:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know…

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and im also wondering if the sweater is so good that he is

secretly using pioli as a way to make the pats better sabatoge i tell you . So that the sweater can get the third pick

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 5:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The hoodie?

AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.

by cmpotter on Feb 27, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that's what he meant.

Sweater doesn’t sound cool at all.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Weezer

“If you want to destroy my sweater”……..I mean hoodie…..pull this thread as I walk away.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 27, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if it's already been said...

or if you guys really care… but ESPN rumor central is available for non-insiders this weekend. Pretty sweet weekend for it too. Just a heads up.

by The DBowe Show on Feb 27, 2009 5:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

just go to their main page

there’s a banner ad over the main headline. it takes you to MLB, but you can just go to any sport and click rumors on the top bar

by The DBowe Show on Feb 27, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rumor central as in...

Link to newspaper sites that already have outdated information.

by Chris Thorman on Feb 27, 2009 6:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

thats the one. Sorry, I knew I shouldn’t have even brought it up.

by The DBowe Show on Feb 27, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope he’s not stabbing Pioli and Haley in the back and babying Brian Waters, although I do respect B-Dubs, as the cool kids call him, Holthus. But why would Clark be sabotaging his own franchise??

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Its probably a joke

AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.

by cmpotter on Feb 27, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, really

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No way to tell if you were serious :)

AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.

by cmpotter on Feb 27, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I guess that was a little harsh…my apologies

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

clark was duped

maybe they knew that he was more concerned with his soccer team and that he doesnt know much

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know what that actually makes some sense….LOL

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know Bellichick is intimidating but come on

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This just in ...

We got Vrabel for our 6th and a sample of Brady’s DNA. If we can’t sign or draft a QB then we sure as hell can grow one.

by mooseface79 on Feb 27, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Would he take out Pollards knee?

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He’d take out Pollards family…

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cause he’d be evil

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If our 2nd is lost...

let’s get Jason Brown!

by Ilamuku on Feb 27, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No way we gave up a second.

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by Eric Allen on Feb 27, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not for an aging vet like Vrabel

AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.

by cmpotter on Feb 27, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

trying to think positive but.............

Damnit, I sure hope Pioli knows something we don’t!! Otherwise I would be convinced Carl Peterson is on the PA at 1 Arrowhead drive whispering about signing declining thirty-somethings to build a winner now……

"Every human is afforded the right to be stupid, unfortunately some abuse the privelage"

by SFCBurkhart on Feb 27, 2009 5:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i ran out of positives when i found out about waters its been down hill since them

praying for some type of a comeback where is john harbauh when you need him

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1.

The Waters thing, not the Harbaugh thing.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 8:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A 3-4 defense seems to be one of those where you can just plug in different linebackers as long as they fit the mold, but yeah, I just hope they didn’t give up too much for him

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Of course it is easier to “plug in” linebackers when you have a good defense…sigh

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know if Dewayne Robertson

would be a good fit as our potential NT? Why was he run out of Denver?

by Ilamuku on Feb 27, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I know Igor is there

but I was just wondering about others that might fit without a high price tag.

by Ilamuku on Feb 27, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Walk this way…Haha…Young Frankenstein or am I just a loser, or both??

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Livin at the Ritz, halla ba louuuuouuuuuuuu-oooooo

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

man i just talked

to my dallas cowboy buddies at work and they are just laughing at us right now laughing out loud vrable vrable ??? thats all you got ?

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Frau VLUKER, nnnneeeeeigggggggghhhhhhh

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha

i love that movie

"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."

by bigbe on Feb 27, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

Cowboys fan should be laughing. They did choke last year!

by Nelly on Feb 27, 2009 6:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

true

but dallas is going to a new stadium and they have so much talent they dont even know what to do and every player is applying to play there

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Jones reminds me of King George III

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jokes on you Tony…I was going to use his name in an offensive manner but I figure I probably shouldn’t…

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

parker

top three things that guys doing ? bagging groceries , checking vrabels bags at the airport or working at kenny shoes.

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

His teammate WAS at Cowboys training camp last year

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man fuck dallas i hate dallas

i knew they were doomed watching them on hard knocks when rowdey was running along side them at training camp it was like watching rocky train for clubber lang no focus

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Risin up back on his feet, got his crack pipe, got ambition, he’s knows one day he just could become, released

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It just came to me, actually felt kind of childish at the moment

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NFLN

Talking TG…will be traded..prediction

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

typing while they were talking. Adam Shefter says TG will be traded

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Put TG and LJ in a package deal

then they can get the best and the worst of the Chiefs.

The grass is not always greener on the other side...

by Clam Hammer on Feb 27, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

did he speculate as to who with?

"The quickest way to a man's heart is with my fist"- Chuck Norris

by mooseface79 on Feb 27, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He just said

TG will be traded.

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hes going to the brown for rogers if that happens then

ill still be pissed but atleast we will get some d but no one to throw to on offense unless we get tj that would make sense

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It pisses me off too

It’s like an ex-girlfriend with another guy thing. But in a sick kinda’ way.. knowing that the ex will only be alive for a couple more years.

Is that wrong? :)

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not really it would suck

but you know in the end tg will be back with a bust under the chiefs

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

As much as I love Tony

He deserves a trade if he wants one and I’m excited to see what Brad Cottam can do

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

damn no one told me must have missed i

t fuck thats really bad news now my day is completely shot fuck

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

dude

i went to sleeplast night like christmas morning was coming and it turned out to be d day fuck

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

where’s the talk about “TG will be traded”? I can’t find any news about this.

by jbj8609 on Feb 27, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Schefter

said it on NFL Network. He didn’t say it was fact, but in almost the same way he said Shannahan wasn’t coming to KC, he said ony Gonzalez will be traded.

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

damn...

don’t get the NFL network. cool.
I checked Schefter’s blog earlier, and was curious why he didn’t mention anything there. Granted, NFL.com is pretty slow with the updating.

by jbj8609 on Feb 27, 2009 7:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, it’s all going to hell now isn’t it…unless get something decent for him

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ohh, crap, just got a drain call to go on, sweet….I guess I’ll talk to you all later, have a good weekend

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 27, 2009 6:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

http://blogs.nbcsports.com/home/archives/2009/02/quiet-on-the-patskc-front-coul.html

My speculation? Since Vrabel is only in KC and his acquisition hasn’t been officially declared, he is merely a sidebar in the deal. The holdup – and silence – is being caused by something else that’s taking place and my guess is that the something else is negotiations between Matt Cassel’s agent David Dunn and the Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

Cassel, of course, is the franchised Patriots quarterback who’s due to make $14.6 million this year if he stays with the Patriots. If New England deals Cassel, he comes off their books, clearing cap space.

And that has me thinking the undisclosed pick is the third overall pick in this draft.

by patsfan9928 on Feb 27, 2009 6:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU KIDDIN ME!!

If we give up our #3 pick for Cassel,im pissed!!!Tyler did just fine with our offense it was the d-fense that needed the help.With the #3 pick we should take Aaron curry how can you go wrong with him !!!Now we are changing to a 3-4 d-fense and all of our DT’S and DE picks for the last to yr’s are wasted!!!!Dorsey cant play DTin a 3-4 d-fense he’s to small,but by all means lets make sure we help the patriots make some cap room!!!!!!!!!!!i have a bad feeling about the draft and whet kind of d-fense we are going to have this yr!!

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You really need to calm down, Caveman

And start thinking positive. Always look on the bright side of life. Jerod Mayo last year wasn’t supposed to go in the first but he did because Pioli and Belichick saw the potential in him. Curry’s great. I agree, but we can find someone that can fit the scheme right off in the 2nd, 3rd, even 4th rounds…we just need to trust that Pioli is good at what he does. He’s heading up the guys that will be on the defense and the scheme used and that is his specialty. We should stop worrying so much and let him do his job.

There's no hope with dope...

by chrisjo07 on Feb 28, 2009 1:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Patriots don't freaking deserve the #3 overall pick

I will officially disapprove of Pioli if he trades it away for a QB who had one good year

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 6:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I still feel,

with an offseason focused on Thigpen, we would end up with a good QB… QBOTF? IDK. Better than Cassel? IMHO, Yes!

I believe the Pats offense made Cassel and also makes Brady look better than he is.

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This post has...

…too many acronyms. ;p

by jbj8609 on Feb 27, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

Why did I quit drinking?

by CMatthews on Feb 27, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

cassel

it would be funny if we actually did trade for cassel, and he was the QBOTF and everyone that was hating on him would have to eat their words. not that i think he is.

by Red and Gold on Feb 27, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yep i don't think people were all that excited

when we used a first round draft pick on trent green but it worked out pretty well

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ya thats pretty tough

no way he does that then again cassel could be that guy . Im not making an excuse im just trying to see the bright side

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but not for #3 overall

a 2nd rounder this year and a conditional pick next year based on performance is more fair

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

cuz right now this has to be the lowest day that i can remember we lost out on every

big free agent unless we get tj and our front office looks like clown our vets want to be traded all in one day this blows.

by sexassassin on Feb 27, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

comment from patriots board

The reason I am nervous about this deal is because Scott Pioli is on the other end of things here. I know a lot of people are saying that the Pats make the right moves most of the time, but that’s when Pioli was on OUR side of the table. I don’t see the Patriots getting the upper hand in a deal with Pioli.

by kc571 on Feb 27, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Meh

I don’t think either side is fighting to get the “upper hand.” Pioli and Belichick know each other too well for that. If the deal isn’t mutually beneficial, it simply won’t go through.

by NESilver on Feb 27, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what is beneficial in pioli's mind is not what's beneficial in the fans mind

which may end up being a good or bad thing depending on how it works out

by Vince D on Feb 27, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

another good post

The simple fact is that Vrabel is more valuable to Kansas City right now than he is to New England. He has lost a step in recent years, and while he is a consumate professional and a great leader he is on a team full of consumate professionals and leaders. The defense needs to get younger and faster, and that means some of the older players who aren’t quite getting it done anymore are going to be gone.

Kansas City gets a great leader for their young team (youngest in the NFL last season, if I remember correctly). They aren’t in a position to challenge for a title this year, so they aren’t looking for Vrabel to be an All-Pro caliber talent. They need him to help establish a foundation of winning and a strong work ethic, which he is perfectly suited to do. In my eyes that makes this trade a win-win for both sides, as the Patriots clean up some cap space and get a draft pick, while KC gets a strong veteran voice to help build a woeful franchise from the bottom up.

by kc571 on Feb 27, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

That makes sense

I hope it is a 7 maybe a 6.

by Jay 23 on Feb 27, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

ya, pioli said so himself, he wants to build a team for the future, not jsut for 2010, or 2011, but for the next, oh, say, 10 years or so.

by Red and Gold on Feb 27, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TG & LJ to Philly

They have two 1’s so we relieve the of of their 2nd and 5th

by FrankPitts on Feb 27, 2009 7:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't do it.

LJ, yes. I’d give him to whoever will take him for pretty much whatever they offer.

They’d have to pry the rights to TG from my cold, dead hands.

by JacinB on Feb 27, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pats fans opinion

here is the quote:

“Pats Fan
Submitted by Mike on February 14, 2009 – 8:48pm.
 First Off; Best Thing KC Chiefs have ever done is Hire Pioli. #1 Pioli will not draft a receiver in the first rd. especially at #3. #2 He will start to build a Championship Defense right away. Do not get upset when you feel he is making the wrong Move. We Lost Ty Law, Lawyer Milloy. Very Popular Drew Bledsoe The Bledsoe vs Brady debate went on forever. Willie McGinest, Adam Vinitieri, Deon Branch, and others. Pioli Knows more than all of you fans put together. He is the best Talent Evaluator in the NFL. The term IN BELICHICK WE TRUST. also includes PIOLI. I have never seen a GM get it right more times than not. Peterson was a joke! Now I agree with Broker 1 Cassel vs Thigpen no Comparison. If there is a one year wonder it was Thigpen, who was average at best. Patriots had Injuries to their Vaunted O-Line all year starting Gaurd did not join the Team until week 8 the Tackles were hurt all year. They lost starting RB Maroney after 3rd game. lost 2nd and 3rd RB’S for 8 games each. Cassel played with a 4th string walk-on RB most of the season. Every Defense made Cassel try and beat them with the running game They took away Moss all year. What Cassel did was Amazing. Our Defense was hurt all season, we had 2 rookies start at cornerback no Rodney Harrison,We had to bring back Seau and Colvin, because the linebackers were out for the season. I hope Cassel goes to Minnesota, so he can get to the Super Bowl. I GAURANTEE Chief fans that don’t want Cassel will regret it. Mel Kiper says Cassel much better than Stafford or Sanchez. Steve Mariucii says Cassel is Fantastic, and Pats Deserve at Least a 1st in the top ten and a second. Mike Lombardi says maybee two first round picks. These people do this for a living. OH! also ask Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and USC coach Pete Carrol what kind of Competitor Cassel is.”

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Thank thee

by JChief on Feb 27, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU ON CRACK

the patriots o-line is alot better than the chiefs cassel would have sucked here and will suck with no o-line in front of him if he does come!!!The chiefs lost 7 games by 7 points and the d-fense is what cost us those games!!!why bring him here to get killed behind a subpar o-line at least tyler thigpen did a good job with what they had!!!We should stick with thigpen this yr,draft aaron curry with the number 3 pick how can you pass on a guy like him……………..can you remember derrick thomas i can and i think aaron curry will make a impact right away!!!!!We could draft a qb in the later rounds,which MR PIOLI IS SUPPOSE TO BE GOOD AT !!!!!!!

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 28, 2009 1:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

just a fact

Pioli is Bill Belichicks son in law, family, look it up. Pats fans thank you for your business.

by arrowhead informant on Feb 27, 2009 11:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I believe

that Pioli is Bill Parcell’s son-in-law… Not Belichick’s.

by Clam Hammer on Feb 27, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pioli has never given up much for a QB, and why should all of a sudden be trusting Pats fans anyway??

by ChiefsFootSoldier on Feb 28, 2009 12:13 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

As long as...

He doesn’t turn out to be another donnie Edwards (good player that was well past his prime) then I’ll be happy

by Bearson on Feb 28, 2009 10:19 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

VRABEL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWSOME!!!!!!!

Who better to teach Arron Curry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by howlingwolf on Feb 28, 2009 10:51 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Today's developments make Brian Waters look like a dumb ass.

“Boo hoo! The coaches wouldn’t talk to me or let me in on their plans. Waaaaah!”

It turns out the staff couldn’t talk to you because THEY WERE BUSY UPGRADING THE TALENT ON YOUR TEAM, ASSHOLE! (Sorry about the all caps, I was going for a Lewis Black-style rage thing.)

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 28, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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