If I Was... (Part 2)

by mistamic on Aug 21, 2009 5:30 PM CDT

I just recently read an article on SI.com about out-of-work NFL vets that are not getting much attention. It's brief but it makes some good points. Read it if you get the chance:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ross_tucker/08/21/mailbag/index.html?eref=sihpT1

Now I'm trying a new angle. Instead of being a GM, I'm gonna be an agent for several of these guys. Here we go:

IF I WAS THE AGENT FOR...

*Derrick Brooks (LB), I'd be calling the Jacksonville Jaguars or the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams could use a little more leadership on the defensive side. and Brooks still seems to have some gas left in the tank. Brooks knows the Cover-2 defense and both teams run the Cover-2. Brooks would probably do better in Atlanta. Plus he gets to face his old team, the Bucs, twice a year! Great payback.

*Edgerrin James (RB), I'd be calling the New Orleans Saints. Bush has had some injury problems and James is a good choice as a #2 back. With a healthy James, that New Orleans offense could be balanced enough to help the team overcome some of their defensive woes. I'd even call the Cleveland Browns. Their feature back is Jamal Lewis. That should tell you how bad their RB situation is.

*Marvin Harrison (WR), I'd call almost 20 different teams. I already discussed Harrison a little bit in Part 1. I think the 49ers should go after Harrison ASAP! With the Crabtree situation not looking better, Harrison could help soften the blow for at least one season. I would also be calling the Bears, Rams, Vikings and Ravens. Here's my surprise pick: the New York Giants. With the loss of Plax and Amani Toomer, veteran ladership seems to be lacking. Harrison could also help out Eli for at least one season. This way their young but talented pass-catchers could get a little more seasoning and have a leader who could help them out in the long run.

Gimme some feedback.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

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Sorry Mistamic

When is the pregame thread going up?

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 21, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions

It was just posted.

Find it here

And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.

by craig in calgary on Aug 21, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions

That was AWESOME

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 21, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont see it

my whole computer screen is a butt cheek

by Grand Master A on Aug 22, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Shortly...

Chris is doing it. He does the cool thing with the helmets facing each other that I can never get right.

He’s just getting back from dinner with Ms. AP.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Aug 21, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks and don't check Craigs Link

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 21, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

come on steve you know

that was funny

by dgoddard on Aug 22, 2009 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Edge will find work this year

RB’s get hurt all the time, and I can see a team making a late push picking him up. Marvin and Derrick, not so much.

And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.

by craig in calgary on Aug 21, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

I think that all the teams are in a holding pattern waiting to see what gets thrown out

in the cutdowns coming and someone might not be satisfied then :)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 21, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions

Brooks is a head scratcher...

…some one needs Derrick Brooks, Saints appear interested but why not the Colts? They run the Cover 2, am I wrong? I think for the right price that would be a great fit.

Marvin: This guy has got to be hurt, has to be. I cannot believe that a guy most GM would have given their right nut for a couple of years ago is sitting at home. Has to be injured.

Edge: Another head scratcher, looked good in the playoff run but not a sniff so far. The only thing I could think was that he is too polarizing in the locker room and would develope team damaging friendships, which is player backup when he thinks he should get more snaps.

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

by BigRedChief on Aug 21, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe the Colts can't meet his price.

They’ve a fair number of high-dollar vets, is my unresearched impression

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

by hmills110 on Aug 22, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions

If I were Boldin's Agent...

I’d be calling the Donfather and asking what I needed to do to get my boy in red and gold. I’d inform the Cardinals that Kansas City is the best place in the NFL to play and insist on my player donning Chiefs attire…

Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce

by kcchiefsfan72 on Aug 21, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions

by hmills110 on Aug 22, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

man i just

keep gettin my balls busted around here

by dgoddard on Aug 22, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

If I was a millionaire I would buy this place

and make dgoddard Sgt at Arms:)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 22, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 22, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I think we will play so much better against Seahags.

Just saw that the Hags play every team in AFC West in preseason.
already beat SD and play Denver tonight.
Chiefs next week in Arrowhead and Oak to finish pre-season.
A measuring stick I think

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 22, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions