Former Chargers Guard Mike Goff Visits Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Mar 17, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Former San Diego Chargers guard Mike Goff visited the Kansas City Chiefs today according to Bill Williamson of ESPN.
Goff is a 33 year old guard originally drafted by the Bengals in the 3rd round of the 1998 draft. After six seasons in Cincinnati, he moved to the AFC West spending five years with the Chargers.
San Diego decided not to pursue another contract with Goff following the 2008 season.
Though his age is a bit of concern, his durability isn't. He's started a full 16 game slate every season dating back to 2002.
If Brian Waters returns to the team in 2009, the Chiefs are set at left guard. However, a hole exists at right guard which was filled in 2008 by Adrian Jones. There's even been some talk of moving Damion McIntosh to the guard position opposite of Waters.
The Chiefs are also attending a private workout with LSU defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois today so it's unclear what coaches and/or part of the management team are attending what workout and if any contracts will be offered.
Tackling the guard position in free agency would go a long way to shoring up the Chiefs offensive line. As it stands now, the Chiefs likely have to add a guard and long-term solutions at center and right tackle.
The Chargers have been an excellent running team the past few years so it's nice to see the Chiefs strategy for the offensive line over the offseason entails players from successful units.
To piggyback on this FanPost by KU2010, I've added the poll below.
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We need a center
more than we need a guard. Waters, Niswanger, and Taylor can all play guard.
Maybe Goff is Brian Waters replacement? Could Waters be on the trading block?
We have a hole at RG
Goff has played RG his entire career. My best guess is that that’s where he’d go.
by Joel Thorman on Mar 17, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Goff at RG....
Our Offseason is getting more promising. I would like to see some O-line signings prior to the draft. That would really make the Curry pick @ #3 work. If he’s still there.
Jack Goff?
Is he related to our fullback, Mike Cox?
Well if anyone is interested you could
Jack Mehoff
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its just nice to see
that the team is making moves now
Good....
I literally said “oh thank God” out loud when I read it and weirded out everyone near me haha…
woot woot
but damn I just posted another edition of “Unsung AP Draft Prospects” on a guard
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
We haven't signed him (yet?)
And Brian Waters isn’t getting any younger.
by Joel Thorman on Mar 17, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
true dat
but this is the second wave of free agency where we had a promise made to us that KC would be active. I don’t think Goff is leaving without a contract at least offered to him
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Doesn't mean we won't sign him
Look at Bobby Engram. He worked out March 3rd and didn’t sign until today.
by Joel Thorman on Mar 17, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
P.S I guess my post returns to legitimacy
if you think about it that way
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Ah
I wish I could take my vote back I didn’t see the draft thingy, I voted one but I can guarantee you we will not be settling for Niswanger at C and Goff is getting a contract soon
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
NOW...we're active...NOW...
It’s about damn time that we start meeting with FA’s and signing guys. We’ve been waiting forever! lol :P j/k. I am glad, though, that we’re active in the FA finally. We’re filling holes but not with guys that’ll lock down the position forever. Just long enough to build up our draft prospect and place him in the position after the FA’s contracts are up.
There's no hope with dope...
When I First
saw this I thought. Well this is a good move. Sure up that right side a little more. I think this signing is just to let us see what we have in Cassel, and anyone else on offense
Sweet. Teleconference is in 2 weeks to announce the Goff signing. :)
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Hey guys
Chargers fan here. One of our writers did a really nice rundown of our O-line, specifically during our playoff games last year. There is some good information on why the Chargers are letting Goff go. We have really soured on him over this past season and hopefully this post can give you guys some insight on why. Link
He is a great teammate and person, making many charity appearances in SD. We just wonder if he has the legs anymore. Hopefully he finds renewed energy with you guys.
Here's the money quote
Which is strange because I remember him being pretty good in 2007 and definitely more consistentl. Couldn’t keep anyone from getting to the QB without help. The best you could hope for in the running game was him standing his guy up. There’s just not enough strength left in his legs to do it anymore.
Hmm…even at that point he may be an upgrade for us! :)
by Joel Thorman on Mar 17, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No comment RE: the running game:)
The pass protection is what i’d worry about. Then again, Cassel is fairly mobile.
Where does this leave MacIntosh?
I think we keep him and still draft a C and another tackle (hopefully in the 1st) and just load up with linemen. Give them all a shot. Having a number of players (all capable of starting) compete for the line would be ideal going in to training camp.
For the record I firmly believe that the line needs to be addressed before the defense. D can be fixed quicker through trades and FA than the OL.
Hell
He only aloud 7.5 sacks compare that to the bills player who went to the Pro-Bowl and aloud 14 or more!
Other than the 2 guys in the very bowels
of the depth chart I would only add players. We need depth as well as possible new starters.
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. Mark Twain
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