ESPN: Chiefs 'Leaning Towards' Signing Amani Toomer
by Joel Thorman on Aug 3, 2009 10:24 PM CDT
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Bill Williamson of ESPN.com is reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs are leaning towards signing today's tryout participant, WR Amani Toomer.
Citing two NFL sources, Williamson said the deal could get done "as soon as Tuesday if the Chiefs follow through with their current thinking."
As Williamson notes, a Toomer signing would be very beneficial to a young Chiefs wide receivers corps.
He has a reputation as being a leader who helps young players. He has 668 career catches and a Super Bowl ring to show his young teammates if he ends up in Kansas City. He is less than two years removed from winning a Super Bowl (over Pioli's Patriots). That type of veteran experience can only help.
Williamson speculates that Toomer would play a similar role to that of another veteran addition this offseason, Bobby Engram. In fact, a Toomer signing would also show the Chiefs are doing on offense what they did on defense - adding veterans that know how to win.
I for one am excited about the possibility of Toomer being added to the squad. Yes, I know he'll be 35 next month but this is the way I look at it. Is he better than the following players right now:
Devard Darling? Yes
Terrance Copper? Yes
Jeff Webb? Yes
Rodney Wright? Yes
He's an upgrade, even with his age. As Haley has demonstrated in the past, this is about getting the best players on the field and Toomer represents an upgrade.
The Chiefs should make this deal. Like Mr. Williamson says, it won't make them an instant playoff contender by any means but it's a way of slowly planting the seeds for future success. As GM Scott Pioli says, it's not just about building a team for one championship - it's multiple championships.
I think the following Pioli quote speaks volumes: 'I'm not looking to come in here and build a franchise for just one season. My goal, my objective, is to be here for a long time and have a lot of good seasons.'
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Thanks for the link, ArrowSpread
And, cpa….“It’s not a Toomer!”
How did I not think of that earlier!! Major kudos, my friend.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 3, 2009 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It's not a Tomma!
Oh, o. I am also required by law to say that every time I see Amani Toomer’s name. Before it was fine with the odd Giants game here and there. This could get ugly. But we should absolutely, positively still sign him, even in light of my dibilitating illness.
by MasterBlaster7 on Aug 4, 2009 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions
it is intruiging
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
My night has been made!
Chiefs will contend for the West this year!
I wont expect an official announcment for 2 weeks now haha
Yeah
I feel like a little kid in a candy store.
Accept from now on when we have players with super bowl rings, I want them to have only played for the Chiefs.
by popum on Aug 3, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Of all the WR available...
Toomer has been the most consistent name brought up in discussions here so it would then prove that Pioli is an avid reader….
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Toomer is the best WR available
that won’t cost us a 1st round draft pick. And for the record, he’s probably better than everyone on our squad right now save D-Bowe. That’s right, better than Engram and probably even better than Bradley. Get this guy!
Matt Jones!!!
Please. If not Jones, then Toomer, but Jones first.
by The_Bernard_Pollard_Rule on Aug 3, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldnt
Mind signing Matt Jones either. But didn’t that guy get in trouble for alcohol and cocaine? Im not too sure if Pioli will even consider him because of that…
by Wrestler189s on Aug 3, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm definitley for it
It’s very important to have strong veteran leadership on any team. And with a proven track record of being a team leader he along with Engram could really help bring out the best in our WR corps. A year or two from now we may not have the best WR in the game, but we may have a bunch of solid guys that allow us to run three or even four wide receiver sets and force to play each receiver honestly as they may get the ball.
I just keep thinking back at work how we hired a really experienced guy to unf*** our work and I think that is what these veterans we are signing now will do for our team.
I would love this move.
I always liked Toomer and think he’d be a great influence. Maybe he can teach Bowe to hold onto a ball.
Hopes fade once again from blue to red. Go New Chiefs!!
Is it working?
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."
4 receiver set
Charles in the backfield – Bowe, Bradley, Engram, Toomer, um, that should cause Defenses some concern.
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
good thought
Toomer & Engram, possession types to spread the defense, Bradley to stretch the defense leaving Bowe to roam & Charles to slash & dart.
I am so in favor of this.
Yes. Yes please. He would make our passing offense so much more potent, even at 35 years old.
yes...Yes...YESS
I love this move. Leadership, Playmaking ability and experience. this will help our team soo much.
Money Is No Object.
The million dollar question would be, how many years would Toomer press to acquire? My thoughts is that Toomer would not want to be a one and done type WR. IMO, he’s not looking for a 1-year deal. However, that is what the Don has been handing out. It’ll be interesting to see if we sign this cat and for how long. Thoughts from the AP gallery?
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 3, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
i meant to note contract length in there too
i guess it depends on what is best for the team and our development of the younger guys.
he may have longer legs than Engram don’t you think?
money’s always an object btw, but here i see your point that it isnt the most pressing of concerns.
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 3, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes sir...
definitely longer legs, if by that you mean more gas in the tank and less prone to injuries. Either way, a 35-year old WR is a risk. In this case though, I feel it is a risk worth taking. If Pioli/Haley were concerned at all, he wouldn’t have even been in camp catching balls. To me, this is a win-win for both the Chiefs and Toomer. He will only help elevate the play of the younger guys as well as, barring injury, showing the league and anybody who passed on him that he has something to prove. That is, if anybody else did, in fact, pass on him. Does anybody know if KC was his 1st stop?
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 3, 2009 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
It’ll be a 2 year deal. Pioli wouldn’t mess around and put him to a contract that he knows Toomer cant be productive with. Hopefully Toomer will have a big year and teach our young guys some tricks. Im satisfied with Bowe, Engram, Bradley and Toomer….(for this year).
by Wrestler189s on Aug 3, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Bowe, Engram, Bradley, and Toomer sounds good to me too.
The thing about Toomer is he is a clutch guy who makes plays when they matter. Same can be said of Engram as well.
If they can do that AND teach Bowe to become that guy as well, this could be a great move for our Chiefs. I have been a fan since the early 90s and I can honestly say that WRs have NEVER been a strength of this team. That could all change pretty quickly by adding Toomer to our current squad.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 4, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Mr Pioli
How about focusing on signing the #1 Pick Jackson and stop bringing in 35 year old WRs. If you needed much help in receivers, why the heck did you trade Gonzo away? Isn’t Gonzo a bigger upgrade than Toomer??
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 11:37 PM CDT reply actions
Big Difference.
Gonzo wanted out, Toomer wants in. Pioli only those players who WANT to be a Chief. I’m all for this move, but I agree with you that Jackson should be the priority. If we had to go into the season with our current WR corps, I’d be OK with that, but I am onboard for Toomer. On the opposite side of the coin, our D isn’t as strong without Jackson.
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 4, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Pioli...
is able to “chew gum and walk” at the same time(as haley put it). He’s more then able to negotiate a contract and look after his team at the same time. His job doesnt come to a stand still over one player who made a poor agent choice.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Aug 4, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I could, of course, be wrong...
but I doubt that we will give a second round pick for Toomer. We did receive a second round pick for Gonzo.
by LarryDoggyDog on Aug 4, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think..
signing Toomer would have an incredible impact on what our record is this year, but I think he can do great things for us in our future. Besides, I seriously doubt he could cost us that much, and with our salary cap, it doesn’t much matter anyways. I’m jumping on board.
sooo... if they sign Toomer
who gets cut?
seems like there’s a glut of bodies at WR….
Webb
Wright
Darling
Bradley
Lawrence
Copper
Taurus
My guess… Darling. Yes, he’s looked good in the offseason, but… he’s not a special teams guy, and Bradley has more upside, IMO.
I’d go into the regular season with: Bowe, Engram, Toomer, Bradley as the primary receivers, with Taurus, Copper and Lawrence battling it out for special teams slots.
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
I would say taurus darling has been running with the first group and taurus is a undrafted free agent
yeah, but
he could be a practice squad guy, and a returner.
Darling isn’t eligible for PS, and doesn’t return kicks.
I think Wright and Webb would be good to cut as well…
Not sure why, but I like Copper and Taurus.
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
+100X
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 4, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
madden
Does any1 know Toomers rating for madden 10?
comment on columnist post
Jeff Webb will show you guys watch… But I think it would be a great signing ‘Toomer’.
by Iconhulk on Aug 4, 2009 12:17 AM CDT reply actions
i think that pioli can multi task
Pioli is on the phone with jacksons agent. Its not like they are locked in a room until a deal gets done. With that said why wouldn’t he still be scouting free agents like toomer? True, jackson needs to get into camp but just because he isn’t doesn’t mean the team stops working since he is not there. Pioli is doing what any other gm would do in the same circumstance. Its notjust pioli that is holding jackson back its also his agent trying to squeeze all they money he can.for his client. Pioli can sign toomer and jackson on the same day and our team would be that much better on both sides of the ball.
by chiefs8288 on Aug 4, 2009 12:19 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
For that matter
Isn’t Dante Hall currently available?
by LarryDoggyDog on Aug 4, 2009 12:58 AM CDT reply actions
Dante is dead to us now
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That was hilariously random
Is that from the same people that “auto tune” the news?
by Scaryclouds on Aug 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Depth
This is all about depth. Pioli wants to make sure we win a solid amount of games this year while at the same time, he is building for the future. Vrabel, Thomas, Goff, Toomer…these guys are all patches for the leaky roof. They have to be replaced in the next 1-2 years.
If replacements aren’t found with the young guys on the roster this year, they will be found in free agency and the draft next year. This is why Tony is gone and we have an extra 2nd round pick. This is why we have a boat load of money under the cap.
It looks to me like he is bringing in vets this year to help change the losing culture. He hopes with the new coaching, attitude and vet leadership that he can turn a 2 win team into at the very least, a 7 win team.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
A good possible pick up.
He may not be as good as Harrison but he can still produce as well at this age, and he should come cheap. Atleast a whole lot cheaper than Harrison. Thank you Pioli I hope you sign this one!
"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?
Joel I believe Pioli said it is not the "best" players but the "right" players
Whatever that means.
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our roster
100% without a doubt has at least 3-5 guys that should be cut immediately to make room for this guy (if price/contract length are kosher of course)….who are the guys?
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
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