The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that C Rudy Niswanger has signed his restricted free...

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that C Rudy Niswanger has signed his restricted free agent tender.

Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs Sign FA TE Tony Curtis; C Rudy Niswanger Signs RFA Tender

No bites from any other team on Niswanger. He'll more than likely be here when the season starts.

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I'm glad

these are both good signings for the Chiefs.
Curtis is another TE candidate, at least for the blocking spot.

Rudy is SOLID depth at the interior line positions, or he could still start at C, if the Chiefs don’t draft a new one.

by stagdsp on Apr 24, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

i think that he could play guard

especially if the chief and bills make a trade i put in the fanshots here

by chiefs8288 on Apr 24, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

I’d like to see Waters stick around.

But Parrish could be a great fit… I’d just hope they can get him and a draft pick if they have to part with Waters

by stagdsp on Apr 24, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

RUN IT UP NISWANGERS BUTT!!!!

I’ve been waiting for this signing to say that ;)

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 Apr 24, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions

It would have cost another team a 2nd rounder to sign him.

I doubt any team even gave him a 2nd look.

I think a lot of Niswanger’s job depends on what we do with the #3 pick. If we pick an OT, say Monroe, I think the line will look like:

Monroe-Waters-Goff-McIntosh-Albert

That has the makings of a very good line. The interior would be pretty old, but we could continue to develop and draft guys to replace them.

If we don’t go OT at #3, then I think Niswanger has a good shot at starting at C or RG, even if we bring in an interior lineman in round 3 or 4.

Niswanger would be the C-G backup, and a solid guy to have there, at $1.5 mil, that’s not too much to pay a backup that can fill 3 positions.

by kcsno56 on Apr 24, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions

Is there any reason to try Niswanger at RT?

6’5 and 300, Mac is 6’4 and 328.
If Niswanger is not Center due to drafting of another.
I think we looked set with Tackles under Herm/Peterson last year
Possibly cause of Money used to sign Mac and Peterson ego.

you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp

by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 24, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions