Chiefs Workout WRs Amani Toomer, David Terrell and Release G Edwin Harrison
by Joel Thorman on Aug 3, 2009 8:03 PM CDT
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PrintUpdate 10:29PM: Chiefs are "leaning towards" signing Toomer. Updates and details to follow.
We've now nailed down all three of the wide receivers the Kansas City Chiefs secretly worked out this afternoon on Ramer Field in River Falls, WI.
We already know about D.J. Hackett. The other two were veteran Amani Toomer and former 8th overall pick David Terrell according to Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
Toomer is a 13 year vet. He played his entire career with the New York Giants after they chose him in the second round of the 1996 draft.
Of all the receivers, he's the one a lot of folks around here have been asking about. Plaxico Burress obviously has off-the-field issues as does Matt Jones. But Toomer brings with him a savvy veteran presence and a history of production.
In 2008, he caught 48 passes for 580 yards in 12 starts. In 2007 he caught 59 passes for 760 yards in 15 starts.
Chiefs connection with Toomer: None
Terrell is listed as 6'3", 215 pounds. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2001 draft by the Chicago Bears (the place where wide receivers go to die). He has few stats (128 receptions, 1,602 yards) and fewer starts (29) over his five year career.
He also played one season in Denver.
Chiefs connection with Terrell: Todd Haley was his wide receivers coach in Chicago from 2001-2003
Guard Edwin Harrison was released which means the Chiefs are back to 81 roster spots. Harrison sat out multiple practices (including 8/1 and 8/3) so his release shouldn't come as that much of a surprise.
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Hells yeah
SIGN TOOMER!!!!
I’m fired up by this announcement!!!!
Sorry, Mr Harrison
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
Depth
Toomer > Spider Web
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
Same
I almost did the same! Mr Pioli, Sign this man! Afterall he did help defeat your team in the superbowl not long ago.
"Larry Fitzgerald, move over because there's another young gun, and his name is Dwayne Bowe from Kansas City" - 2009 Cris Carter Hall of Fame WR
In Pioli We Trust! Right?
Anquan Bolding 4tw!
I know it’s a long shot, but Boldin, Bowe, and Engram would be formidable.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Aug 3, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions
I knew
that our current WR squad wasn’t enough to satisfy Pioli/Haley. I said that months ago. Although nobody has been signed and its only a workout it was pretty obvious that another solid WR was going to join the crew. I mean look at the money in the bank right now. They aren’t done spending as they shouldn’t be.
Hope its Toomer. If not, then David Terrell.
So we have to assume on of the lineman...
on the “Keep Out” field was a guard or a flex OL to replace harrison?
If we actually need a WR Toomer is as close to a sure thing, for productivity, that there is on the market. Terrell has obvious upside but needs to prove he’s more then “elite physical attributes”
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Wow
Didnt realize Terrell hasnt seen an NFL roster since 2 years ago when he was released.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Toomer +1
Another connection Terrell has to the team is through Pioli as he played college ball at Michigan with Tom Brady so he could come with some small word of recommendation to give him a shot. How the hell else does he even get a look from an NFL team?
Toomer > the rest of that list though by far.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
Wow
this is big news. David…..Terrell? Really? I hope Haley’s just cutting the guy a favor. He’s been out of football for 2 years. I thought Rodney Wright was digging at the bottom of the barrel, guess not. Inking Toomer would be a wise idea and an overnight upgrade in the receiving corps from poor to respectable. Toomer is a A++ class act and fits in perfect with the Hunt family and Chiefs franchise
by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 3, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
De la Salle
Been following Toomersince his day at De LA Salle. He hasn’t miss a step from Michagan to the Giants and now a Chief???
Jerome
Honestly
I think if our defense has improved like I think they have and we add one more offensive option such as Toomer I think we will contend to win the West and then once in the playoffs anything can happen look at Arizona last year
Toomer....
a class act and a reliable player. He would definately take some heat off DBowe….sign him!
Virtus En Arduo
by carthagechief on Aug 3, 2009 8:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Dude! I will be stoked if we sign Toomer!
I was talking about it in an earlier thread. Toomer is by far the most reliable of all these guys and can help out with the younger guys.
free agency i believe
How the West was Won:Cassel,Pioli,Haley,improved defense and dare I say Toomer?
I hate to play devil's advocate, but...
If Toomer is still so great, why didn’t the Giants re-sign him? It is important to recognize that, if we sign Toomer, we are doing so in 2009, not 2004.
Sorry for replying to my own post but,
We should also consider why Toomer is still sitting on the market in August. Just saying…
I agree to an extent
The Giants cut him because they have a couple younger WRs they need to focus on (Steve Smith) and a draft pick (Name is slipping me now….tall guy, like a 3rd or 4th round pick).
Why is Toomer on the market in August? Probably because he doesn’t want to participate much in camp. This isn’t unusual for a 14 year veteran.
Agreed!
We want used products. We have our own young WRs like Bradley and Bowe. Exactly like the G-men, they want the young WRs to gain playing time and experience. Expensive older WR are let go for good reasons. Like when we decided to let Mr Kennison go!!!!
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 3, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The Giants are going with the young guys this year...
I am surprised they let him go.
If his play is declining, it didn’t show last year.
Not too bad for a #2 guy.
He’d be a nice short term addition.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
especially a #2 to Plaxico Burress
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
We better sign him quick as Plax ain't playing in NY nomore
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
Oh well
That’s why I love being a Chiefs fan, and that’s why it’s great surrounding myself with Chiefs fans. So stinkin’ optimistic! So I’m on board, let’s sign Toomer! He might not spread the field with his blinding speed, but he and Engram can knock the safeties out of the way with their canes!
Ya thats the clincher for me.
Unlike the guys in camp Toomer can catch the ball and is “the same guy everyday”.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Whats with the INFATUATION of SIGNING FA????
I just don’t seem to get it. It’s like we feel more justified when we sign anyone that’s our in the FA market? As if the team we have in camp now is completely incompetent – this time its our WRs?
D Bowe, B Engram, M Bradley, T Copper, D Darling, Q Lawrence, R Wight and T Johnson have already proven to us that their inept for the task in 2009 or something?. Ok, I intentionally left out J Webb. Cuz he’s the only one I think should be released.
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 3, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
I voted for NONE OF THE ABOVE! We don't need to sign any WR.
And especially the ones named in the list.
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 3, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously someone is not happy else no workout.
Maybe we sign noone and he will play well for us too :)
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
For me it's simple
Is Toomer an upgrade over Copper, Darling, Lawrence, Wright and Johnson right now: Yes.
It's not a Toomer...
I’m totally stoked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
Dear Mr. Pioli & Co.
Please sign Amani Toomer. He would be a very nice additon playing along with DBowe, Bradley, and Engram. I would love you long time if you did this :)
"Larry Fitzgerald, move over because there's another young gun, and his name is Dwayne Bowe from Kansas City" - 2009 Cris Carter Hall of Fame WR
In Pioli We Trust! Right?
No this is funny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRyj5cHIQA
Toomer is too old and is done. The Giants need WR’s, he’s been a great Giant, yet they have no interest in him. We already have one too many old WR’s in Engram, the last thing we need is another one. We’ve got to get off this madness of wanting to sign every “name” regardless if they can play anymore or not.
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