One Veteran Free Agent Not on the Chiefs Radar

by Joel Thorman on Aug 19, 2009 1:53 PM CDT in 2009 Training Camp Comment 23 comments

Photo via KC Star

Who do you think of when I say veteran free agent?

Matt Jones? Derrick Brooks? Marvin Harrison?

Yes, yes and yes. But the name that pops up around here most frequently is former Cincinnati Bengals T Levi Jones. He was a left tackle during his time in the jungle but there was hope that he could make the switch to the right side to help fill I-77.

For now, that's not happening according to Bill Williamson of ESPN (thanks to stagsdp in the FanShots)

I checked into this question and, thus far, no the Chiefs are not pursuing the veteran. He is waiting for a good opportunity to arise. If the Chiefs get uncomfortable or suffer an injury, maybe Jones could be in the mix. But he is not in the team's plans as of now.

Jones is only 29 (he'll turn 30 next week) and has had some definite durability issues in the last three seasons where he's started 10, 13 and 5 games. As I've done before, I'm going to defer to the talent evaluators on this team who apparently believe injury issues with linemen don't get better on the other side of 30.

So, in our search for the 3-5 players Scott Pioli says the Chiefs could add, we can scratch off Levi Jones as an option.

I'll go back to scouring the waiver wire for former Patriots.

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We should bring in ten more 30 something washed up recievers and completely ignore the O-line

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat strategy.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on Aug 19, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shouldn't you be masturbating to...

George St. Pierre knockout highlights or something Canadian like that?

Maybe the Expos, or Alanis Morissette?

by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 19, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

While eating poutine eh?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Aug 19, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the O-line blows goats this year

it will be a major minus on Pioli in my book (and I’m sure that has him concerned). The line was so bad last year that we lost 2 QBs and had to restructure our offense. Very little has been done to address that. I’m concerned.

The Vikings’ D-line will be a good test, I suppose, even if Allen doesn’t play.

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 19, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Its just pre-season, I doubt Minny will show any exotic blitz's

Week one worries the shit out of me. Baltimore has a fast and very agressive defence…maybe they should start Thigpen/Croyle week one to protect out new $60MM assett! This years draft still makes me scratch my head.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on Aug 19, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm afraid Minny

will spank our line without using exotic blitzs.

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 19, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pioli knows that a team is built from the lines out...

but he can only fix so much in one offseason. This year I think we have a makeshift line that will perform well enough and I wouldnt be surprised if Albert is the only holdover on next years line(maybe Waters but Id be surprised).

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Aug 19, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I have growing doubts about Waters for next year. I think we’ll raid the waiver wires on Sept 1 though.

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Aug 19, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think youre right...

At the very least for a Tackle.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Aug 19, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our D line was in much worse shape than our O line.

Pioli took over a team with huge roster holes. I agree, it can’t all be addressed in one offseason.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Aug 19, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait a minute

An NFL analyst said that 85% of the team was already in place. At least he said that back in February

by Chief1 on Aug 19, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

everyone is worried about the WR but the OL remains the biggest deficit as I see it. I had hoped Pioli would have addressed it. But, I’m not real worried. I think he’s savvy and knows he can find some good guys that will get released from teams that have less OL concerns. We can still have a good OL this year and if that happens Cassel, Bowe, and Johnson will have good years and we could surprise some folks.

Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!

by kabrink on Aug 19, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Runyan? I know hes old and doenst have a lot left but he would fit the veterean qualifications it seems like we are using and could be a mentor to the younger guys

by tomahawk44 on Aug 19, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pretty soon we’ll have a team of all mentors and old guys, and no young guys to mentor, if fans get their way and sign every old “name” out there.

by dablueguy on Aug 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As I've been saying all offseason...

B Rich is going to ball. He’s a big boy and spent his college career facing legit d-linemen, he’ll do fine.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.

by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 19, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You so crazy

Thank You Carl Peterson for drafting Dustin Colquitt

by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 19, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hope so

I can say with some confidence that nothing would help the Chiefs more this season than him stepping up, being legit and solidifying the OL

"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009

by stagdsp on Aug 19, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not JUST this season.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rudy... Rudy... Ru....

OH I MEANT TO CHANT

BARY! BARY! BARY!

Predictions as of 06.24.2009.

Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.

by 58 was my friend on Aug 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was a 4-year starter at Clemson

Big boy and never missed any games. I hope he does show up and want the job. That could make a huge step forward for the line.

Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.

by Zodeman on Aug 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It sure would.

He was singled out as a player who responded well to the conditioning program. Dropping the weight makes perfect technique more important, at the same time making it easier to execute that technique correcly, rather than just bein’ big and layin’ on people.

No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.

by hmills110 on Aug 19, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs