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Cut Day: Tracking the Players that Might Interest the Chiefs

Cut day is coming at 3:00 PM (CST) today.  NFL teams must be down to 75 players.  Most are currently at 80.  

This will be used to track the players that are cut that the Chiefs could be interested in.  We'll definitely be keeping an eye on the guys that have the Pioli/Haley/Parcells connection since it seems that the Chiefs have been targeting many of those players.

I will be updating this as the cuts come in so continue to come back. 

Titans - C Matt Lehr 

Lehr is intriguing because the Chiefs appear to have a need at the center position.  He was drafted by the Cowboys in the 5th round of the 2001 draft and played under Bill Parcells for two seasons starting 18 games.

Here are his career stats.

Rams - TE Joe Klopfenstein 

2006 2nd round draft pick, Klopfenstein is 6'5", 250 pounds.  Chiefs appear to need tight end help.

Here are his career stats.

Broncos - WR CJ Jones 

I don't think the Chiefs would be interested in Jones (again) but they did previously sign him so you never know.

Broncos - TE Jeb Putzier

Like I said above, the Chiefs appear to be looking for tight end help.

Here are his career stats.

Broncos - C Blake Scheuter

Scheuter was a 7th round draft pick of Josh McDaniels and, as we all know, the Patriots connection doesn't stray too far.  The Chiefs also appear to be looking for help at center.

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not sure about anyone else

but I think Lehr at 30 with 2 years starting under parcells is a better option than Niswanger…I still question if Niswanger fits as a guard better than a center.

by SDChief on Sep 1, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions  

he played for parcells?

no question – he’ll be a Chief…the trend continues…

by CHIEFER on Sep 1, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

much better size for a center

than Rudy, but why is he cut on first round?

by BinSC on Sep 1, 2009 11:48 AM CDT reply actions  

They have former all-pro Kevin Mawae at C

He was coming back from an injury but played the last two pre-season games so Tenn must figure he’s healthy

2009-10 Predictions:
1. Chiefs will win ATLEAST 6 games, which is a big improvement over 6 wins in 2 seasons
2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
3. Chiefs D will atleast double the number of sacks form last season
4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp

by Chiefs_KC on Sep 1, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone that has starting experience at C

I think would be an upgrade over Rudy. I think he’s better suited to play G

2009-10 Predictions:
1. Chiefs will win ATLEAST 6 games, which is a big improvement over 6 wins in 2 seasons
2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
3. Chiefs D will atleast double the number of sacks form last season
4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp

by Chiefs_KC on Sep 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions  

PFT says he's a roid

freak.

“Lehr has been linked to steroids on multiple occasions, but he has continued to find gainful NFL employment. In 2006, the NFL suspended Lehr four games for violating the league’s policy regarding anabolic steroids and related substances. Thereafter, Lehr was connected to David Jacobs, who was cooperating with federal authorities and the NFL in identifying steroids users at the time he committed suicide by shooting himself. (Twice.)”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/01/titans-cut-four-to-get-to-75/

by JohnNdallas on Sep 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions  

I have heard that....

I was in the Marine Corps with a guy who graduated high school with Lehr. Says he was a roid guy back then. Oh, and Lehr always tried to steal his gal. I wouldn’t want him. He seems to have bounced around the league quite a bit lately.

by dragon6172 on Sep 1, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Swap him out for guy-check I suppose

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Sep 1, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions  

also

sometimes coaches will give players they cant trade but are vets time to go find a place

we did that for jerome woods years back

by SDChief on Sep 1, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions  

Seems to me that Lehr might be a guy we could use.

A good center would go a long way toward fixing this line.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 1, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Klopfenstein

he was also an all conference DE…

hmm

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lehr would be a good guy to bring into camp.

Since he can also play guard.

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

by GenericBrand on Sep 1, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Feed My Klopfenstein

nope. doesn’t have a ring to it.

by KCSatchmo on Sep 1, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll wait and see

Who else gets cut, right now neither player excites me and I don’t want the Chiefs to just grab the first available.

is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?

I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!

by KC Fanatic on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

sign em!!!!

TE Jeb Putzier and C Blake Schlueter.

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I had Schlueter on my radar before the draft

thought he’d be a good value pick on day 2

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is gonna be a long list

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Taking players from the Rams worst draft in franchise history

and maybe one of the worst drafts in NFL history doesnt seem like a good idea to me.

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

by GenericBrand on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought maybe

Tully Banta-Cain LB for the Patriots would be available, but now that Tedy Bruschi retired, it’s not happening.

by jcru on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Hartsock the Chiefs new Jason Dunn?

Here’s a good quick article on his great blocking ability…an extension of the OL. Sounds like something that could help our OL and help spring LJ and Charles on end runs. Here’s the article…
http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2009/6/10/904588/ben-hartsock-forgotten-falcon

by JBChiefs on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Jason Dunn was something else.

Easily one the most underrated pieces on all those teams. To have another guy that even approaches his blocking skill would be a benefit.

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

by GenericBrand on Sep 1, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

fantastic

bring him in!!!!

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

OMG! Hartstock would be one hell of a pickup

Our TE blocking is atrocious! HUGE upgrade potential there.

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

by Buck'O on Sep 1, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hartsock & Klopfenstein!

Sign both TE & turn Hartsock into a fullback! Sounds like he’d be an excellent lead blocker & pass protector while still able to run an occasional route. Could keep Klopfenstein on the right side of formation to be a 2nd RT!

by ttownmikey on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Putzier over Klopfenstein

IMO

but, Hartsock sounds good to me

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

6'5 270 FB might be a bit big :)

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

by GenericBrand on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

It will be nice

when one day we don’t care who anyone else cut…

by BinSC on Sep 1, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Another Center cut

Alex Stepanovich from the Steelers anyone interested?

by tomahawk44 on Sep 1, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Id like to see Lehr before Stepanovich.

Lehr can play multiple positions and got left out of the mix because they kept a former probowler and a younger backup option.

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

by GenericBrand on Sep 1, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hartsock

Hartsock signed with the Jets. Too bad, I doubt we have any TEs who can block as well as him.

by Offense of the 70s on Sep 3, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions  

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