Chiefs Work Out Free Agent WR D.J. Hackett, Several Others
by Joel Thorman on Aug 3, 2009 2:08 PM CDT
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Yesterday, Jason LaConfora of the NFL Network reported that the Kansas City Chiefs were going to work out free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett today. That report has since been confirmed by Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
According to his player page on KFFL, he has worked out with a handful of teams this offseason.
To add some more interest around the workout, the insanely detailed UW-RF staff talked about a closed practice (H/T Zodeman) that took place on Ramer Field after the morning session. The UW-RF staff reports that, "Team security turned away anyone who attempted to watch the tryouts from a distance, obviously trying to keep the identities of the players involved a secret."
Interesting. So, from what we can tell, the Chiefs hosted a few try out players:
- One quarterback ("one player was seen passing balls")
- Three wide receivers ("three players receiving balls")
- Two linemen ("at least two linemen practicing drills")
Here is a list of current free agents. You can sort by position. Current free agents are listed the 2009 team column as 'TBD'
Who's your best guess?
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3 receivers
Toomer, Matt Jones, Hackett
( I wish!!!! )
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
Those are the same ones I would like to see...Exactly.
Amani Toomer!!! Hell Yeah!
by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 3, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Its not a Tooma!
(best Schwarzenegger voice) sorry…im required to say that by law any time I hear Amani Toomer’s name
by MasterBlaster7 on Aug 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Marty Booker
I wouldn’t be suprised to see Pioli and Haley take a serious look at Marty Booker. He was in Chicago when Haley was the wide receivers coach.
I would like to see us consider Booker, Hackett, and either Sam Hurd or Matt Jones.
by Scott Phillips on Aug 3, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Youth Movement...
QB – Drew Henson
WR – DJ Hackett, Edward Williams, and Sam Hurd
Offensive or defensive linemen?
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
QB
I don’t care who it is… I just hope it’s a developmental prospect that has some potential, and they cut Croyle and Martin for him.
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
Duh... QB is obviously Michael Vick...
hahahahaha
Levi Jones or Runyon
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
QB – Drew Henson
WR – Hackett, Marty Booker, Reggie Williams
OL – Marc Colombo, Scott Peters
All except Williams have ties to the family.
by KCSatchmo on Aug 3, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
They better sign
at least one receiver. So far sounds like Quinten Lawrence is coaches favorite whipping boy.
In the Parcells parlance, "whipping boy" is the guy you think can do something special for you.
On a trip to the U.N. in New York City, the Dalai Lama sneaked out of his hotel to break his vows and eat an American hot dog. Checking up and down the street for witnesses, he whispered to the vendor "Make me one with everything."
Viola, Todd Haley :)
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
Didn't they workout Booker before?
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 3, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I would almost bet
The QB was Ingle Martin, since the only mention of him today was the net drill. they would want someone they know throwing to a tryout WR.
Could a couple of the WR that were passed over in the supp draft be here trying?
I’d also be surprised if it was only one lineman trying out and the other was one of our guys to measure him buy. OL or DL…who knows.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
by Zodeman on Aug 3, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
This is probably the most legit conclusion I've seen all day
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
My Guess
QB: Rex Grossman – as a 3rd stringer, how could you complain about him. He played in a Superbowl.
WR: Colbert, Keary; Hackett, D.J.; Darrell Jackson (although I’m hoping Matt Jones is getting a look)
Herm Edwards: "There's FOUR quarters in football?!"
Grossman is with the Texans
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
My Guess...
WR: DJ Hackett, Keary Colbert, Darrell Jackson
QB:Brooks Bollinger
OL: Tauscher, Lehr
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
chances are
they are all no-namers
I would love to see Toomer and Levi Jones… but, I’m guessing they are trying out lesser known players
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
i'm thinkin
all the others are no names. pioli is just lookin for some role players or system players.
you think we would actually go after a big name free agent? :)
Maybe some TE's
Considering we are down to two TE’s still able to practice, one or more the players catching balls could be a TE.
Jerame Tuman
is a current free agent played for the Cardinals last year.
my guess
Im thinking that if the QB seen throwing balls isnt a guy in camp already its quite possible it chase patton again,cause he has the size and athleticism,and has been compared to cassell more than once.He wasnt drafted so we could get him on the cheap.
AND possibly one of the linemen seen working out could be former mizzou DE stryker sulak, he was drafted sixth rd by the faiders,then they cut him,cutting him out of his signing bonus and he too could be picked up on the cheap. Both of these guys are worse case scenario ideal prospects for the practice squad.Develope them then when needed or ready bring them in.
In a perfect world i would love to get Jon Runyon to mentor Colin brown and Matt Jones cause he runs a 4.3-4.4 40 which we desperately need.
Just my opinions, i could be wrong,What do you all think?
by Bestofthewest on Aug 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Welcome Best
I’m not going to beat you up. You may have a point. Especially on Sulak. I still kind of think if they were trying out multiple receivers they would want someone they know throwing the ball to them…like Ingle Martin. Chase Patton does have the size and talent…who knows?
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
Same here,i would love to have them both but im NOT impartial im a Tiger fan,so go figure lol
by Bestofthewest on Aug 3, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Rec to you
Welcome too :)
Patton would be cheaper than Croyle
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
and not broken all the time either im sure
by Bestofthewest on Aug 3, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah? Well you SUCK! (Just kidding!)
Sorry about that. You don’t have to apologize or qualify your remarks on newbie basis. Just talk football the way you’re doin’ and you are welcome!
On a trip to the U.N. in New York City, the Dalai Lama sneaked out of his hotel to break his vows and eat an American hot dog. Checking up and down the street for witnesses, he whispered to the vendor "Make me one with everything."
+1
BTW: I am all about bringing in Sulak. I just have a feeling…
Also TOOMER! I cannot believe nobody has claimed Amani Toomer! I know he is a little long in the tooth but damn, he is a great player and could help develope the youngsters.
Bowe and Toomer…Hell yeah! Sounds good to me.
and
Toomer has already proved he can hold onto his balls….errr….make that catch a pass.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
WR and O-Line.
New faces at QB might largely be so there’s somebody to throw to the WRs they’re looking at.
Which there were more specificity on the new faces. Speculation on what might happen is bad enough when we KNOW who they’re lookin’ at.
Also, couldn’t some computer geek on nfl.com do a “grep” on “TBD” so we don’t wear out our eyeballs or waste time on players who’ve already found a new home (the bulk of the list, last time I looked, which was yesterday).
Runyan or Jones would be sweet, but I think their odometers are about to turn over, and would require a different conditioning regimen. To get the most out of them at this point in their careers, you might want to do the running thing more sparingly. Low- or no-risk as solid contributors, but some of their value might be lost by putting too many miles on their knees at this point.
I kinda feel this way about all or most of the widebodies. There’s a fine line between getting the most out of ‘em and unintentionally breaking their bodies down. I’d almost want to use the swimming pool and other low-impact conditioning techniques to get their weight down before makin’ ’em run all that much.
On a trip to the U.N. in New York City, the Dalai Lama sneaked out of his hotel to break his vows and eat an American hot dog. Checking up and down the street for witnesses, he whispered to the vendor "Make me one with everything."
by hmills110 on Aug 3, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Mills, you have become the Fatties conditioning coach
Can I sign up Now?
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
odometers running over
I will give you runyon more than likely only has 1 perhaps 2 good yrs left but matt jones is only on his 4th yr i think so he should be good
by Bestofthewest on Aug 3, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget that Matt Jones snorted about 3 of those years away. Who knows what he's got left.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Cokeheads are fast
Ever seen a guy on coke run?
:)
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
yea but our guys wont be chasing him so thats ok lol
by Bestofthewest on Aug 3, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
why all the love for Matt Jones?
He seems like trouble. I’m not so optimistic for the guy. Lots of upside, but too many character issues. He’s a project and we already have lots of project WRs…
Bring on Toomer, Jackson or Booker — we need guys who can catch and teach our project WRs moral integrity!!!
You are what your record says you are!
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