Chiefs Start Early: Alfonso Boone Released
by Joel Thorman on Sep 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT
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The Kansas City Chiefs begin cut day by releasing defensive end Alfonso Boone per 610 Sports.
Boone has been playing with the first team on and off along with Tyson Jackson, Glenn Dorsey and Alex Magee.
Boone is an eight year veteran playing the last two with the Chiefs and the first six with the Bears. He previously played defensive tackle but was moved to end in the Chiefs 3-4 scheme.
Stay tuned as more cuts come in...
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Update 12:56 PM: Courtesy of Bob Gretz:
There are 11 players not practicing with the Chiefs: QB Matt Cassel, WR Devard Darling, DE Alfonso Boone, WR Amani Toomer and OT Cameron Goldberg. Working in the rehab area are FS Jarrad Page, SS Bernard Pollard, ILB Zach Thomas, CB Brandon Flowers, TE Jake O'Connell and RB Kolby Smith.
Goldberg doesn't have an injury we're aware of so it's possible he's another one of the cuts.
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I didn't either
I thought he would make the team.
But, all reports on Boone have been positive so this is a nice thing for Haley and Co. to do…give him time to find another job.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 1, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
thats probably why they released him today...
wow – you think they’ll release the 5 most un-expected guys today so they have time to find jobs?
When is the cut off
for teams to make their cuts today
by Bestofthewest on Sep 1, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Money
I guess we felt like we needed his $1.65mil base salary this year LOL
by flyin_squirl on Sep 1, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Not quite sure how we're going to do this yet
But probably start putting all the Chiefs cuts in this thread unless there’s a huge shocker. I’ll also be updating the previous thread with players cut around the league.
hm
kinda caught me off guard but it makes sense
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
This is a good call...
I always kinda liked Boone ( who I call Das Boot) but he is just so slow getting off the line when the ball is snaped. He was doomed when they moved him to DE last year.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions
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He previously played defensive tackle but was moved to end in the Chiefs 3-4 scheme.
I remember last year they tried him at DE at least in preseason but that failed.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
SUCCOP is DAS BOOT!!!! Damn it you!
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interesting
one of those vet cuts, gives him a chance to find a place as well
Yeah...
Didn’t think about him cause I kinda forgot about him. No need for a 30 year old backup who brings nothing to the team.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
huh...
I think there are MUCH worse players on the team than Boone
yes
there are worse players, but they are giving him time to find a new home. They drafted two DE’s to fit the scheme, I think there just is not room, and I think Gretz said he felt KC would bring in a few DE’s after cuts that fit a bit better in the 3-4
Not the first guy I thought would be cut
But not a shocker either
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Vermiel used to cut the vets early all the time.
A show of respect so they can find another team more easily. This also shows us that the depth chart means squat at this point.
by dakotadave on Sep 1, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Then
he would cry over a glass of port HAHA just foolin
by Bestofthewest on Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW!
I’m stunned…Boone has never been a superstar, but there is no doubt he has been solid in his time with the Chiefs. Good luck to him.
i just think
for him to be cut before a guy like cameron goldberg …the guy was working with the first team a lot throughout training camp no?
Yeah he was
If he was going to be cut anyway it’s better to do it now so he can find another job. Class move by Haley IMO.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 1, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
One less interesting name on the team
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
It says to me that
Haley isn’t necessarily playing the best players in preseason as much as the guys he and his staff have questions about, or the ones on the bubble if you will.
I wondered how they were going to get Dorsey,
Jackson, and Magee enough plays. Now I know. They were a little overloaded at DE.
really?
that’s 3 DE at 2 spots…
I wouldn’t be surprised if they bring in a replacement…
* "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
that'd be kind of a surprise
another UDFA making the team.
But, good for him if he earns it
* "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
I'm wary of saying this was "so he can find another job," though.
Pioli/Haley’s job is not to help people get jobs with other teams, nor let other teams get talent—no matter how mediocre.
I’m thinking this is less about helping him find employment and more about not wanting to cut bubble guys yet. There was no room for Boone.
It's also not their job
to screw over people that have worked hard for them and that they respect.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Sep 1, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not be crazy either,
if you can’t make a 2-14 team, and played on one of the worst defenses in the league, just how much help can you be to another team?
different scheme
a 4-3 team might be a better fit for him, and he could provide good depth somewhere
* "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
Maybe
but he was moved to DE while we were playing a 4-3 last year. Not like the shift to the 3-4 affected him.
there
* "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
is a difference
3-4 DE is different than 4-3 DE
just ask Tamba, Turk and Dorsey, among others
* "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
right undersized 4/3 DE's are candidates for 3-4 OLBs
and that’s about it. Hali is gonna work out I think. He has the want-to.
Note to self: “want-to is a very nice phrase”
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That's what I'm saying.
He was cut because he doesn’t fit and his talent is limited—NOT to help him find a job.
Boone is a 3-tech DT
I bet some team that runs the 4-3 will pick him up for depth…he’s still a valuable backup.
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
Wooooow
Didn’t see that coming …. Stag makes a great point though, maybe he just needs to be in a 4-3.
Maybe I am not looking in the right places....
But I have not heard what Flowers’ injury is and when we can expect him back. Anyone know the skinny on Flowers?
-Concerned in Montana
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All players were accounted for outdoors besides Boone, Toomer and Goldberg. Boone has reportedly been released by the team according to a number of sources. His absence and reported release brings question to the status of Goldberg and Toomer. A lot of dots can be connected, especially with injuries to Darling and Smith, but until the club makes things official everything is purely speculation.
From the Mothership
Damn, I was sure thinkin
Toomer would make this team. Maybe not.
I still think he will
but, we’ll see
* "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
Goldberg and Toomer also cut?
Neither of them had been dealing with injuries that I remember.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
First Cut
I will gladly say I like the move. Boone is an average 4-3 tackle and thats all. My brother does not agree but I can tell coach agreed with me. Dorsey, Jackson, and Magee who I think will be are best defensive lineman this year are all better than Boone and at his age if we are not planning on him starting it is a great move for both parties. Im not sure if we shoped him for trade first, but thats the only thing that might have been a better move. Please tell me we did not keep Copper over Toomer though come on DROPPER!!!!
Todd Haley just said Brodie will start against
the Rams.
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Well I nailed that one then. I don't do that very often.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
i liked me some boonetang
he always got pressure on the pocket but what ever i guess they know what they are doing . and hes pretty old to.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
are you confusing him with Ron Edwards?
Just askin – not trying to be smart
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I heard that about you, bro.
Ain’t no party like a boonetang party.
one million dollars
says the lions pick up boone
I would if I were them
The guy is a pretty good defensive tackle in a 4-3 and an upgrade on what they have.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I bet Cassel starts against BAL
This is part of the strategy to make them gameplan for multiple QBs
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Ron Edwards
Would not feel bad if we let him go either, I trully think Lokey is are best DT as he was last pre-season before getting released and then added to the practice squad. Would like to see Dorsey at that NT spot just to see how it works with Jackson, Dorsey, and Magee on the field at the same time. NT have looked average would like to see an upgrade if Poss!!!
I would not be shocked if Toomer gets cut.
He has been invisible and maybe they have determined his legs just are not there. Again an old guy you release so that he can find work.
I can literally control the camera at Arrowhead
http://www.kcchiefs.com/arrowheadcam/
A couple of people are fighting for it now.. pretty cool though! I am easily amused!
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That is cool
I think I saw Alphonso Boone pealing out of the parking lot!
WR
I am very confident in are WR group Bowe, Lelie, Bradley, Lawrence, Wright, and Johnson should all make the team I dont really know where Toomer or Engram should fit in other thatn coaches for the younger WRs
I'm with you... other than Wright
Give me Bowe, Bradley, Lawrence, Toomer, Johnson, Lelie and Engram
OR bring in lance long to replace Engram!
* "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
Id bet
That 1-2 of our WR arent even on the team yet.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Darling
If Darling was healthy I would say def cut Toomer but who is going to block on the outside that is yet to be determined Lawrence has shown promise Lelie has the ability but will they countinue if Toomer is not pushing them since Darling is injured
No way man
You have to think Bowe, Lelie, Bradley are givens to stay at this point. Lawrence stays because of his speed and potential. Engram stays because he’s a veteran slot receiver. If they keep six, then Wright has a good chance given his preseason work and performance. Toomer is gone, and soon, Taurus will be too.
I have no ideaq
I don’t know why everyone is down on Toomer.
He’s smart, reliable and has great hands
He hasn’t been played much in the preseason, but I think that’s just because you know what you’re getting with him. He’s a veteran.
I like Johnson a lot, I hope that if he does get cut, it’s for the practice squad
* "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
ideaq = idea
* "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
I think Engram is safe
just because they specifically tried to get him. Like Toomer, but numbers may keep him out.
On Johnson
If we let him go to another team we will be sorry watched alot of him playing college ball major ability and he is a gamer!!
McGraw
Keep him for special teams please do not start him how many mistakes can u make in coverage!!! He is my all time K-State safety though. I like him I’ve just seen to many mistakes.
KR/PR
Anyone look like they have won the job I havn’t seen it. I would love to see Taurus get a shot in a live game. I bet he hits the whole full speed.
Key
Since the hard part is deciding who not to keep I think we will be fine.
I am trully excited to see what we can do. At this point Herm looks like he did an alright job bringing good players to KC!! Maybe he will get a chance in the front office Thank you Herm for starting what Haley will hopefully finish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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