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Kansas City Chiefs Sign Former Chicago Bears Safety Mike Brown

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via blogs.suntimes.com

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with veteran safety Mike Brown according to Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.  Previously with the Chicago Bears for nine years, Brown has appeared in 100 games and garnered five sacks and 17 interceptions.

Teicher speculates he could be challenging one of the Chiefs incumbent safeties, Jarrad Page and Bernard Pollard, for a starting job.

Back on June 3rd we heard that the Chiefs were bringing the safety in for a visit but nothing more came of it.  Considering the Chiefs wrapped up their offseason program on June 16th, the timing makes sense.  Brown will be entering his 10th year in the league and likely didn't want (or need) to attend the offseason program.

Brown was instrumental in the Bears' 2006 Super Bowl season.  He missed the Super Bowl but a lot of folks around Chicago think the game would have been much different had he been healthy.

Brown appeared in 15 games for the Bears last season but has missed 44 games over the last five seasons.  He's definitely injury prone but was likely added to provide depth to the Chiefs current stable of safeties  PagePollard, Jon McGraw, DaJuan Morgan and Ricky Price.

It'll be interesting to see what his contract looks like.  If there's any sizable signing bonus then he's got a good shot of making the final 53.  As a fully vested veteran, his 2009 contract will be automatically guaranteed if he's on the opening day roster.

That's six safeties on the roster now.  Who's not going to make the final 53?

H/T sm7600 in the FanShots for the link

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Awesome!!!

Mike Brown is a great player. He will be a nice addition to an already fantastic secondary. It can’t hurt either that he is coming from one of the best defenses from this decade. This will be a great move.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jun 24, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh.

Suppose I’m fine with it so long as he doens’t take time away from Pollard, Page or Morgan.

How many US Open runner ups have you blazed with? Way to go, Ricky Barnes.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jun 24, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to go all Herm on you

But what can competition hurt? Page and Pollard are very, very young and Brown’s been on a successful defense for a while now.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 24, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Injury prone.

More importantly though I wish we’d focus our attention on suring up the O-line. I’ve never been able to get excited about Brown.

How many US Open runner ups have you blazed with? Way to go, Ricky Barnes.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jun 24, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Copy that

Don’t sneak a peek when she’s asleep, good buddy

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 24, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 24, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 24, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta ask...

Has anyone ready Palahniuk’s Pygmy?

/eerily similar

-cw

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by webby37 on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadership...

If anything, he’ll definitely bring veteran leadership to the position. He’s a damn good safety but I prefer P-Sqaured on the field. He can provide mentorship and valuable advice, but from the sideline. Keep Pollard and Page in as starters.

KCCHIEFSFAN72

by kcchiefsfan72 on Jun 24, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They are good safties

but one of them is not so good in coverage and was getting beat down the field quite a bit in the past weren’t they?

by Primmtime on Jun 24, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's easy to blame the person on TV

when the guy off the screen is the one who missed his man. It’s a team, not a person.

My crystal ball says that the Chiefs will not be drafting Aaron Curry. Their record at the end of 2009 will be 10-6. After witnessing the 2009 draft, their record will be 8-8.

by IISaiNtII on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Like a lot of people were talking about during Denver’s run (nuggets) this year. Chauncy added that Coach on the court mentality that Brown will bring to the field also.

http://chi2az81.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7676171/13627875 (a short story about browns release from the bears)

Even Urlacher said Mike Brown leads the D. It was he who would tell players if they were lined up wrong. It was he who would get after a player if they were being sloppy. It was he that we so often looked to for a big play. Mike Brown played harder than anybody on the field.

Obviously with his past he is not an every-down kind of athlete anymore. This will just add that leadership that everyone in the secondary, or on defense even, can use to make themselves and the team better.

I like this signing even though some may question it. It just makes me wonder how Pioli sees it. He is at the helms of this team and he is only picking small pieces here and there but also has a young group to build around and possibly the QB of the future KC has been looking for, for a long time now. I just can’t wait for 09/13/09 to see this all come together.

by xfatdannx on Jun 24, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depth

I think this is great. I remember reading about him when he came in for visit. This is exactly the type of move I would expect us to be making…a solid player who can push the others to be better or take the job away. Plus you just can’t expect to make it through a season without someone having to fill in a game or two. And the veteran leadership cannot be overstated.

by Zodeman on Jun 24, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Im very happry with this signing!

He will bring a lot of experience and hard nosed football to the secondary I just hope he doenst cause Morgan to get released since the popular thing has been cutting last years draft picks..

by tomahawk44 on Jun 24, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If he does cause Morgan to be cut

I will have to side with Piolis judgment over Herms. Dajuan didn’t make much of an impact last year, but who knows. Could it cause Mcgraw to be sacking groceries at Price Chopper this fall?

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jun 24, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Point trooper

and I would be just fine having Brown over McGraw

by tomahawk44 on Jun 24, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a huge fan of either

but I’d prefer Brown over McGraw. I still think Page and Pollard will get to start but Brown is at least serviceable as a backup to them. I don’t really buy Tiecher’s claim that Brown should be pushing for a starting role, he’s just too injury prone, too old, and too short-term to get a legitimate shot at knocking Pollard and Page off the field.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Jun 24, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McGraw WAS the Brown (of the Special teams and second unit)

Remember, he had a C on his jersey.

-cw

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by webby37 on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think

McGraw will be cut. He’s one of our best special teamers and Haley and Pioli want us to have a good special teams. Brown may push and give leadership to Page and Pollard, but i don’t think he will take the starting positions. Hell, maybe they are doing this to bring in Pollard as a LB….It could happen! Lol.

by Wrestler189s on Jun 24, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, McGraw was one of our best special teamers...and our special teams SUCKED

perhaps Brown is an upgrade over McGraw…

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jun 24, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the popular thing

is not focusing on last years draft picks, but on talent evaluation by the best personnel man in the NFL. I will take Pioli’s view as gospel on who should stay or go. Once again, the lack of major movement in FA points out to me that we had a much more talented team than Herm was able to capitalize on.

by Zodeman on Jun 24, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really hope thats true

Didn’t Pioli say something when he was first hired about all the good young talent on the team? Maybe we have quite a few of the pieces we need, we just need somebody to get thier talent out of them.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jun 24, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's right, Zode.

Pioli’s already stated that this time of year is like a brand new team, even for the team you’ve been with for years. Stocks rise and stocks fall. You have to be as objective as possible about what you have, and how you can make it better. This D isn’t going to protect its secondary from having to do any thinking, which I think Gun tried to do.

Also, a team that’s targeting special teams usually ends up deep in d-backs and linebackers. I’m not saying Smith was picked to play special teams, just that it’s a logical move for special-teams-aware mgmt.

by hmills110 on Jun 24, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deep in linebackers?

if those two go hand-in-hand that would explain why overall our linebackers sucked along with our special teams.

by TDubb on Jun 24, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As a guy to bring in on obvious passing plays, Brown is dangerous.

If it is third and long, I would rather have Brown in there than any of our current guys. i am knocking our other Safeties but, I am saying that Mike Brown has a nose for the ball and, a lot of times he gets interceptions when the game is on the line.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jun 24, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed unless

its the Raiders driving at the end of the game Page seems to have the Gayders number in the endzone

by tomahawk44 on Jun 24, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about

bringing Brown in and taking Pollard out on obvious passing downs? From what ive seen, and im sure many of you have as well is that Pollard seems to take the wrong angles and his one major weakness in my opinion is speed and covering the deep ball. I think Page and Brown on third and longs would be better than Page and Pollard.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jun 24, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his one major weakness in my opinion is speed

Well, to be fair, he is a strong safety built like a small linebacker.

In the Cover 2, there is no strong or free safety, because they are each responsible for their half of the deep zone. That system did not play to Pollard’s strengths, because he’s quite big for a safety.

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jun 24, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is bad news for Pollard not Morgan or McGraw.

The guy misses too many tackles and doesn’t cover well. And I thought he was suppose to be some kick or punt blocking expert out of college. Does he even play special teams?

by rustdog on Jun 24, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pollard is fine.

And yes he was a specialist at blocking punts, and guess what, he is one of the best in the league at it. Pollard improved a lot last year and I think was one of the leaders on the defense. He did miss a lot of tackles, but mostly down the field, but it is diificult when a RB has 15 yards to wind up at you. He is good in the box.

I wonder if there is a chance that Pollard could move around bit and play LB in certain situations.

by saskwatch on Jun 24, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on Jun 24, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus Pollard

did lose 15 punds to help with his speed before last year dont know his current weight…but thats a good sign
Also he has 4 blocked punts and 2 that scored one for a safety and one for a TD
He actually had 3 his rookie year with all of the special teams he played

Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win chapionships

by DT58forever on Jun 24, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And this shows

just how good he can be if he’s in the same position on an obvious passing play…

by EyePod on Jun 24, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not LB but...

Remember who our new coach is. Haley saw Adrian Wilson destroying his offensive players for a while. I’m sure he’ll remember that and use Pollard in a similar fashion. And I agree that Pollard got much better last year.

by EyePod on Jun 24, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meant to say

I’m hoping that they’ll rush him as an SS just like Adrian Wilson over in Zona.

by EyePod on Jun 24, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pollard's due

Dude should be safe just for starting the Cassel to Chiefs Destruction of Broncos dominos falling.

by ExtraMetal on Jun 24, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Move

Good move in my opinion. Provides more depth at an already talented section and beefing it up. Also gives them competition to make sure they dont sit there and think the job is theirs, now they have to get up prove it, and earn it

In Pioli We Trust

by KC Nate on Jun 24, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mcgraw

isnt he supposed to be sackin groceries :)

by theboweshow on Jun 24, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A saftey who actually wraps up!!! Who is this team?

He can be nothing but an asset, even if he only comes in and shows Pollard what it looks like when your arms wrap around the guy with the ball.

by mushin on Jun 24, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's a couple of quotes about him:

Tommie Harris

"Mike Brown is a special person, a special player, and a special friend," Harris said. "It’s going to be different, seeing him leave, but I know he will be productive wherever he goes and with whatever he does. He will always be remembered in my book as one of the toughest guys to play this game."

Max Kienlzer on Bleacher report:

Mike Brown was one of those special players who made you smile, win or lose, because of the effort and the heart he would bring on every play, on every series, in every game of every week. He was a player who LOVED the team he played for. If Mike Brown was a fan, he would be considered a die-hard.

Chicago Tribune:

Brian Urlacher saw no reason for him not to return. Danieal Manning couldn’t fathom life without him. Those were the sentiments previously expressed about Mike Brown. Brown when he plays is known as one of the better safties in the game. The problem is just how much he doesn’t play.

I can’t see how this will be a bad thing for the Chiefs. I think it is a good move in several aspects.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Jun 24, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Gimmickability

I bet we’re in store for some 3 corners &/or 3 safeties & various other “situational” schemes to keep the opponents totally clueless as to what is coming. Brown will be very good for our team for a multitude of reasons!

by ttownmikey on Jun 24, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Very good player to have as a back up

And help the starters get better

Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!

by bringbacktheglory on Jun 24, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't complain.

I’d be more excited if it was a greater area of need that we are signing for. If anything its another example to show that Pioli doesn’t have a problem bringing players in, but he WILL NOT over look concerns just because its an area of need. No square pegs in round holes anymore. Whos excited for that??

I do kinda worry that this says something about our current crop of safeties…

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Jun 24, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

" Who ' s excited .._com I am ok dokey { by Jux }

  Donot worry ( Would you rather have an extra safety or worry : Jux you decide !

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 24, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brown is an absolute world-class guy.

I would have loved nothing more than to see him retire a Bear. Y’all are getting a selfless player who is a great locker room presence, and a true leader.

Where he may fall on the depth chart at this point in his career is unknown, but know that he will affect that defense in a positive way regardless of playing time. True class act, and genuine emotional leader.

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by Dane Noble on Jun 24, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Hey, thanks for coming by GeauxBears

It’s nice to hear about Brown and it seems he fits the Pioli requirements perfectly. Pioli has been getting experience and leadership back on the team this year.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Jun 24, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Classic "Patriot Way"

The Patriots are always re-stocking their team with veterans, and building on their strengths. It almost doesn’t seem fair, how they have a stacked team, and keep adding quality guys.

Hopefully, the Chiefs are heading down that path. The secondary is clearly the strength of this team… and they’ve just added a great veteran presence for depth and leadership.

I hope this is just the first year in the process of the Chiefs becoming a team as successful and envied as the Patriots, and the first of many signings that leave this team stacked at every position.

by stagdsp on Jun 24, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big development

I’m hoping Brown is looking to take McGraw’s job. I think Pioli is looking to replace the locker room leaders in KC to give this team a new identity and though not he’s not a big name he was voted special teams captain last year. McGraw has already talked about how he likes Herm’s method of coaching (remember he was drafted by Herm in NY) and I would think Brown may be a better teacher for our youngsters (Pollard, Page, & Morgan) than their buddy Jon

If we cut DaJuan Morgan, this will suck

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 24, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The question in my mind

Is WHAT locker room leaders did they have last year?

by Zodeman on Jun 24, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

None to speak of

but I would say the selected team captains is as good a place to start as any

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 24, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McGraw

the thing about McGraw, is he’s been probably the Chiefs’ best special teams player, right?
With the renewed focus on ST… I bet he sticks around.

I’d be scared for DaJuan Morgan’s job…I hope they find a place for him, though… I think he has potential.
You can never have too many good DBs, or good special teamers…

Ideally, you have guys that are BOTH good DBs and good ST guys.

by stagdsp on Jun 24, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you have to

leave McGraw on the roster as a pure special teams guy, it’s just a waste to drop Morgan and keep McGraw AND Brown though. There’s no way that move makes sense unless there’s some variable we’re just completely in the dark on.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Jun 24, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a solid move.

I highly doubt Morgan would be the one to go and what we have now is an added a great leader and stable vet in every facet of the team. We have Engram added at a skill position on offense, Goff on the offensive line, Taylor/Vrabel in the front seven on D and now Brown in the secondary. Even if he’sa situational player(which I think we’ll get better value out of him being) this is a great pickup.

by GenericBrand on Jun 24, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he’s replacing the stiff McGraw, great move. If he’s going to replace one of the younger safties, and BOTH he and McGraw are on the roster, not so good.

by dablueguy on Jun 24, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any guy

that makes Favre his bitch like in the picture is a addition.

by JComp11 on Jun 24, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can anyone say Rodney Harrison?

Now I’m not saying we are going to get the same production that the Pats got from Rodney but when healthy, Mike Brown is an absolute stud. I love this move and I would not be the least bit surprised if Mike finds his way on the field A LOT this season.

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

by BigRedChief on Jun 24, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I read throught this whole thread ( thanks KCS and 65tpt BTW)

to see if anyone mentioned the uncanny similarity to the Patriots signing of Harrison. Older, oft-injured, apparently washed up, but a heck of a field general and difference maker. I have no idea if he will make that kind of difference for the Chiefs, but we can hope.

by TheQ on Jun 24, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember laughing when the Pats offered a deal to another aged over-the-hill safety

named Rodney Harrison. But I didn’t laugh for long.

They sure got a winner with that signing. Maybe Brown has something left in the tank, too.

by LennytheCool on Jun 24, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like Geaux Bears said

Brown is a class act who plays for the love of the game and not for the money, unlike many players this day and age, and when healthy a great safety with uncanny ball-hawking skills and great asset in the run stopping game, unfortunately, he gives every play his all and that has lead to the rapid decay of his health. I wish the Bears would have resigned him, but I know why they didn’t….

Congrats on Brown and good luck destroying the Raiders…I hate them almost as much as I hate the Vikings

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by ThorCo on Jun 24, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

your hatred for the Raiders and your pulling Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall out of the AFC West makes you a welcome guest here anytime..

P.S If the Vikes sign Brett Favre I’ll hate them as much as you do

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

by 808NaNz808 on Jun 24, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No problem lol, don't thank me though, thank the men who started it all....

The 13 year old coach of the Broncos and Matt Cassel…actually as a Bears fan, I should be thanking you guys and who ever laid the hit on Brady…not that I would wish someone to get hurt but that was the main reason everything has gone down like it did.

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Jun 24, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bernard Pollard

our SS. Right before the game started I said i hope Brady blows his knee out. As soon as it happened I felt bad for saying it. Now Im glad it happened. That one play may very well have changed everything for the Chiefs and it also seems that it snowballed and changed everything for the Broncos and Da Bears. Its crazy how things work out sometimes.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jun 24, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another good sign

After he came in here, he talked to other teams as well. The fact that he came back here and signed tells me another experienced vet likes what he sees going on here and that we are on the right track. Thomas and Engram both said that’s what brought them here.

by Zodeman on Jun 24, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another subtle good move for Pioli

Mike Brown is very good when healthy. I’m glad we already have our safeties set, but it doesn’t hurt to bring in a veteran who can compete and add great depth. I’m confident that Brown could come in during a game and make an impact if called upon.

by King of the Cassel on Jun 24, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

McGraws days may be numbered

he’s openly complained about the coaching style in KC and MIke Brown may be taking his spot. Don’t try to excuse him as a captain remember Pioli could give a rats ass what you were to this team last year i.e Tony Gonzales suiting up in a darker shade of red this year. Plus we got a special teams ace in Travis Daniels to fill McGraws spot

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

by 808NaNz808 on Jun 24, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess I can understand the hatred for Favre..Not really

But I really hope he comes back and if he goes to the Vikings they’ll be my favorite NFC team…They’ll be a sure bet for the playoffs..

Favre’s gonna show all the haters whats up!

Just like Larry Johnson is gonna prove why he’s still one of the games elite!!!! Funny how Adam from Arrowheadaddict was calling for us to cut larry and sign Edgerrin James..Still laughing about that one

by CALIFAN1986 on Jun 24, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cut Larry for Edgerrin?

Yeah i saw that too, made me laugh. That would be a horrible move.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jun 24, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edge is better!

plus you could get him for cheaper

by CardsDefense on Jun 24, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ummm their not even close..Larry is a much better player then Edge..

Edge is past his prime..Even if he was still in his prime, Larry has always been better…

Please understand that our O line the last two years has been one of the worst lines in the league..Larry ran for 1800 yards two years ago behind a mediocre line in 2006..

Just wait and watch while he runs for 1500 yards this season..

by CALIFAN1986 on Jun 24, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, but no thanks

It looks like we are pretty much set there. Now on the other hand if you want to give us Boldin…

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Jun 24, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is happening? I thought we were discussing safeties.

A person in good health in a Western liberal democracy is, in terms of his objective circumstances, one of the most fortunate human beings ever to have walked the surface of the earth.

by schraggyj on Jun 24, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is better?

Mike Brown or Greg Wesley?….

I am glad we got Mike Brown…..Now we can afford an injury, not that I hope it happens but we wont be shuffling players from the practice squad if Page or Pollard go down for any time.

"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo

by Matt_Grbac on Jun 24, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also dont forget my link....

I was on the Mike Brown story as well…..see see see!!!

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/6/6/901263/mike-brown-coming-to-the-chiefs

"You can live for Nothing or die for Something, it's your call" - John Rambo

by Matt_Grbac on Jun 24, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like this signing...(doesn't hurt that he's a former Husker, but........)

Ruthlessly aggressive safety who can provide some veteran leadership for our talented but YOUNG defensive backfield. When he’s healthy he is a heat seeking cyborg programmed to kill opposing QB’s, WR’s, TE’s, and RB’s. Prolly be used in the tried and true Patriot method of using veteran players as starters/position coaches.

by ill_spec on Jun 24, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Signing

We now have 3 players that could be starters back there. Think it will still be Bernard Pollard and Jarrad Page, but there is not anyway I can complain about having Mike Brown (As a leader, as well.), and Jon McGraw as backups. Hate to see a wasted pick on S DeJuan Morgan.

Brandon Flowers, Brandon Carr, Maurice Leggett, David Washington, and Travis Daniels as the CBs. Bernard Pollard, Jarrad Page, Mike Brown, and Jon McGraw as Ss. I cannot complain, at all, about that 9 players as our DBs.

by ChiefsFan90s on Jun 24, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Morgan could be traded

and not a totally wasted pick

(although i think he stays around anyway)

by benfunke on Jun 24, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The injuries are really not too much of a concern either.

The way Chicago used him last year is likely how we will and he still managed to play in 15 games, record 73 tackles, 8 passes defensed and 2 picks. His leadership in the secondary should really help all those young guys and give them someone to related to.

by GenericBrand on Jun 24, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet McGraw is the guy who gets left out if Brown makes it.

I think all three young safeties will stick around, although Morgan could go.

Then it will be a training camp battle for the 4th safety spot between Brown and McGraw. Brown will probably have the edge, although McGraw is probably a specials teamer.

by rockchalk on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Price And Morgan Get The Axe

Price is fringe, Morgan did nothing last year and the Chiefs already re-signed McGraw so I think they like him.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They resigned Webb also

Not sure if that says anything but wanted to through that out there.

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Think That's More Attributable To A Lack Of Bodies At WR Than Anything

Somehow I suspect that we won’t be seeing a WR signing anytime soon which explains why Mr. Non-Factor got re-signed. I think McGraw is here to stay though…he was a solid contributor last year in his role.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on Jun 24, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

But if there was any guaranteed money involved they probably won’t.

I still don’t get the Webb signing, though…frankly the guy’s done squat and probably isn’t much (if any) better than someone out there as a free agent. But oh well, I’ll give Haley the benefit of the doubt when it comes to judging receiver talent.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

I think Webb is going to be a good measuring stick on just how well they do on developing players.

by Zodeman on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I imagine the money was minimal.

I did not see it but I would guess there is not a lot of guaranteed money.

by saskwatch on Jun 25, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

signed for $1.01 million

but i didn’t see anything on how much was bonus….probably no guarantee would be my guess

by Zodeman on Jun 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably A Marginal Bonus If Any

I think it was the only job he was probably going to get. Apparently Cleveland was his only other suitor and they turned him down. Very nice grab by Pioli, I think.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on Jun 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh...that was Webb's contract

I still haven’t seen what Brown got…but probably more than that i would think. Maybe not…he didn’t have too many options. I think this looked better to him….and he is definitely a Pioli kind of guy. I got caught up in the Webb discussion there lol.

by Zodeman on Jun 25, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont hate this....

We are gonna be fairly deep back there it seems…

by woodman212 on Jun 25, 2009 12:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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