Chiefs Add Former Cardinals WR Long, Release Another WR
by Joel Thorman on Sep 16, 2009 10:15 AM CDT
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley has reached back into a familiar talent pool with the acquisition of Lance Long.
Long previously played for the Arizona Cardinals while Haley was a coordinator. The Cardinals waived him on Monday and the Chiefs added him to their practice squad today.
Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com first brought us the news.
Long was signed to Arizona as an undrafted free agent prior to last season. He went to Mississippi State after transferring from Toledo his freshman season.
To make room for Long, the Chiefs released 29 year old Rodney Wright.
Players can be activated from the practice squad at any time. Other teams can also pluck players from practice squads across the league as long as they're placed on the active roster.
There are a few out there on Arrowhead Pride that have been pushing for Long for quite some time.
Here's how the Chiefs practice squad is shaking out:
Offense: TE Tom Crabtree, G Daryl Harris, T Barry Richardson, RB Javarris Williams and now WR Lance Long
Defense: CB Jackie Bates, DE Dion Gales, DE Bobby Greenwood
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Here is a link to the "on the fringe" series on Lance Long produced by the NFL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1HDFRwLizA
It is definitely worth a watch. Looks like a great addition. I am pulling for him after watching the video.
No surprise here at all
I knew we were going to get him. This kid is a diamond. He will be our answer to Wes Welker.
Something to be excited about here folks! This kid is going to be a player.
Tip of the hat to 1970...
You’ve been calling for this for weeks now.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 16, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he'll be on the PS for very long. I think that's what they had to do because he was
brought in mid week.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Sep 16, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
My favourite football Chiche is always needing to compare white WR's to other white WR's
Someone is either a “Wes Welker” type or a “Brandon Stokley” type.
What I’ve heard is Lance Long is a “Wes Welker” type.
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
Don’t forget Marc Boerigter type.
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 16, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he is more an "Ed McCaffrey" type.
only shorter, faster,more of a slot guy, and less of a douchebag (but white).
Whoa whoa whoa
There is no way someone named Jerheme Urban is white. He has to Captain Bill Simmons “Reggie Cleveland” Allstars of white guys with Black names.
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
haha i can go all day
drew bennett type
ricky proehl type
anthony gonzalez type? guy is so white but name shouts mexicano
Ricky Proehl...Tecmo legend.
I wish the Chiefs had a rob Thomas type.
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 16, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Isn't he the the singer from Matchbox 20?
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 16, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
You know how I know you're gay....
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by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 16, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey, he was also the guest singer on the Grammy award winning single "Smooth" by Carlos Santana.
(In my best car salesman voice)
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I understand what you are sayin but ...
in the case of Welker … he is REALLY a “type” all on his own. I couldn’t think of a black Wr that is like him … lol I think he is short quick and tough, runs great routes and tears it up all over the field. Even the middle and for a player with his numbers .. that is just not seen by white, black, yellow, blue OR purple! lol (I know I left out a bunch of colors, no disrespect meant) lol
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by T-DotChiefFanSince93 on Sep 16, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahh, Wayne Chrebet was the Grandfather of this phenomenon
I think Ricky Proehl and Brandon Stokely were both “Wayne Chrebet types”
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I like the clichés that are always given to either white or black guys.
You’ll never hear a black guy referred to as “scrappy” and you’ll never hear someone speak of a white guy’s “raw athletic talent.”
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 16, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Funny...it's so true
Except for Matt Jones. He’s a white guy with “Black guy ability”
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Its true.
Quick pop quiz. What QB rushed for the most yards last year? Tyler Thigpen
When you think “Running QB” you think of Mcnabb, Vick etc etc…Tyler Thigpen never comes to mind.
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
*CFL ALERT*
Hey Saskwatch, did you see Jesse Armsted throw that bomb after the double reverse to Fantuz into triple coverage last Sunday? That was awesome!
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 16, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I swear
If there can be any comment about race to be made on any move, acquisition, situation, or game Hiv 2 Elway will bring it up.
Do you look for these things as like a hobby?
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
I just focus on rhetoric.
And have watched enough b-ball and football games to hear all the clichés ad nausea. If I have to hear Dick Vitale go off about how "smart and scrappy" some pussy Duke point guard is one more time I’m going to choke a bitch.
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I just hope someone does not pluck him off the practice squad.
I hope he has a good relationship with Haley and wants to stay. He does not have to go to another team if he does not want, he can choose to stay on the practuice squad. I think he choose to come here and think he will give us every opportunity if he gets another offer. I hope he can get himself on the roster as a special teams guy soon. We need a major upgrade in that area.
If wishes were fishes...
If the kid got an offer for real playing time, which is what being picked up off the practice squad would mean, then he’d be a fool not to take it.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
If "If's" and "But's" were Candy and Nuts, I'd be Chiefsmas every day.
Haha off topic I just love saying it.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 16, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Suprisingly guys do it all the time.
I think it was John David Booty turned down offers and stayed on the practice squad. Lots of times the team who has them on the practice squad will offer to pay them as a regular roster player (which they can do) to keep them. Players are happy with the coach and the team and the money is the same they will turn down the offer.
booty wants to stay
because the team has the best RB to ever come to the NFL on it. he knows there will be a superbowl win within the next 5 years in minnesota.
I think it had more to do with the fact that Minnesota paid him like he was on the roster.
He would not choose to stay if it meant several hundred thousand dollars.
of course it was money
but if adrian peterson was my teammate- idk, id feel blessed to even share the same water bottle as the guy.
Childress' Choice
He wanted to keep him around in case his starters got injured. That way, if he ran out of options, he could then make a Booty call…
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 Sep 16, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
YESSSS!!!!
couldn’t be happier, both about who they added, and who they cut.
* "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
Me and Stag have been calling this for a while.
Lets hope he becomes useful.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 16, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
absolutely
it would be great if he earned his way off of the PS onto the 53
you can’t help but root for him
* "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
what i get from that video
is a tough, hard-working kid with a chip on his shoulder who knows how to play the game of football…now his skills might not be there quite yet, but he will get better. i feel like we have the best WR’s coach in the game as our head coach that is a great thing for this kid
He made a damn fine cut
on that post for the TD pass. He was wide open and totally smoked that guy. We could use this guy in Oakland. He should know a few of Haley’s plays.
Looks like a better slot option than Engram. Anyone know how is hands are?
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Sep 16, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Pioli is certainly showing he wasn't kidding about working 24/7 to get guys
that may make this team better. It wouldn’t surprise me that others are in the works.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
have to run and teach HS...
I’ll check in later (of course).
by Eastcoastransplant on Sep 16, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions
This is big
You need guys who will increase the intensity of competition in practice. This guy will do that. He has that innane concentration towards catching the ball that Welker has.
So you have to wonder
now that we have long,will we still pick up basket if he makes it to us on waivers.
And if so who goes
yes.
And Wade or Copper
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
yeah...
Baskett is still a possibility, especially considering Long is on the PS
IF Baskett is signed, I’m hoping it’s Engram or Copper that are cut
* "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
He looks great
Hopefully he can make something of himself.
If there is a position on this team that needs someone to step up, it’s WR.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
I actually think Punt returner is the biggest problem right now.
I think he will be returning punts for us by Week 3.
Is it just me or right now does it seem like whoever we have returning punts looks like they almost fumble everytime they try and catch a punt.
wade will return our punts
but im sure haley will be keeping a close eye on him and long throughout special teams practice – going to be a fun competition
agree about PR/KR
the OL is coming together… though I’m still hoping for one more OT.
WR… lots of moves there…
PR/KR… too many fumbles, no threat of taking one the distance.
Justin Miller? get some raiders intel while we’re at 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
KR/PR
isn’t going to get us a first down.
I’d personally like to see a lot less of the defense and special teams if you ask me. Not really saying we need more Wideouts just that the ones we have need to step up.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
lol
They have been fumbling but its not like they are incapable of catching the ball.
Again, not saying don’t get someone if they can, but first downs are more important than running kicks. At least in my mind I’d rather take the ball where it lands every punt and be able to get first downs than have someone return it 30 yards and go 3 and out.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
Watching Leggett back there...
gives me the “hebe gebe’s”
Remember the ole saying…“if he had great hands he’d be on offence.” obviously cliche and often times false…but still.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I honestly don't think we need more wr's
We need better offensive lineman..Our problem wasn’t catching the ball on Sunday..Our problem was providing protection
by CALIFAN1986 on Sep 16, 2009 10:51 AM CDT reply actions
where the fuck
is that picture of the dead south park horse…i feel like every thread should have that picture as the first post
I agree that the Chiefs need OL
but, Haley is to WR as Gruden is to QB….
* "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 am positive that Pioli has not forgotten any of that Califan. It may be that they can't grab
players they would like to have right now or they are working on deals.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Sep 16, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
good pickup
Smart to add him to practice squad and cut a PS player, not a person on the 53. Smart.
Still think WR Baskett and.or TE Pope are next.
we are beyond on the same page for pope/baskett, and being happy with long
few seem to understand that YES, OL is an issue, but….so is the entire roster outside K/P
How the hell is Copper
still on this team? I know he is a “haley guy” but he hasn’t caught a ball and doesn’t show up for games. Does anyone know if he was even thrown to in Baltimore? I’d much rather see him on the practice squad and Long on the active roster.
Whats with all of these 5'10'' receivers
I could actually do without picking up more wideouts. I’m concerned about the OL and the pass D. Plain and simple.
also
Seems like lots of folks are clamoring to pick up this or that O-Lineman, but good ones are rarely cut. When players fall off they tend to fall off fast. How many people here wanted Orlando Pace? Don’t think that move would be going over to well now…
How about Larry Allen...
That guy was the most amazing lineman i’ve ever seen (obviously other than Roaf or Shileds) then he was done. The 49ers picked him up for a year or two and he wasn’t the same. You’re right, there’s usually a reason why players are released.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 16, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
It's not like picking up a WR
Keeps us from picking up OL or D players. If Haley/Pioli have someone come available that they want, or will make the team better, they will move on it.
At least they’ve done that so far.
Predictions.
1. Tank Tyler will end up surprising everyone and be the anchor of our line.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
Very little O-line talent out there right now.
Who else thinks we might see O’Callaghan out there this week? Put him in at Rt and move Ndukwe to guard and I think that is an instant improvement
Here ya go Chiefsfan
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Sep 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
agreed
though I have no idea what O’cal is looking like right now and didn’t Ndukwe do pretty good last game. I have a sneaking suspicion they might actually be happier with the o-line guys we have on the roster than we are.
Ndukwe did fine but, is better suited as a Guard. he would be a big upgrade to Goff out there.
I haven’t seen O’Call play at all yet but, I hear he is equally strong at pass and run blocking and may be a solid RT. If indeed Ndukwe is an upgrade at RG and O’Call can at least get the job done at RT, maybe we can get this damn run game going. man I am sick of seeing ZERO HOLES for our RBs!
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 16, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah I wasn't sayin we should leave Ndukwe @ tackle.
Just sayin maybe the chiefs like him there. Personally I always thought exactly the way you do about Nduk and O’cal.
And indeed please start openin some holes; i personally think LJ is in top form again this year, he just needs holes to succeed with his running style; only Barry Sanders could look good the way our line looked sunday.
More single-back sets
with 3 wide-outs & more of a slash & gash approach seem to be coming our direction. Loosen things up 1st with a quick hit offense & then back to the pound them down with LJ style.
nice
I wanted long for our PS
then sign pope
sign baskett
thats my plan
I dont agree that Goff will be benched week 2 for Ndukwe our only solid RT atm(solid used loosely)
Nice pickup
Long has not proven anything on NFL gameday….yet. He has 4.38 speed and the fastest shuttle time of anyone in the country. When you can run like that you will be a force to be reckoned with.
I can see this guy taking short passes from Cassel and turning some great plays from them.
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I don't know if you guys have watched the vid yet or not but...
Watch the way he catches with his hands. it’s like he is making a conscious effort to make sure the ball doesn’t touch his body until he is tucking it away. Amazing concentration.
yea, I noticed that. He really locks on to the ball.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Sep 16, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
It nice to finally make a wide receiver acquistion
outside of the draft, and be able to think the player has a bright future with the organization
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by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 16, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
This is my kind of WR.
My favorite all time WR was Ricky Proehl and Long is just like that. Good hands, goes into the tough areas of the field and makes plays and is tough as nails.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 16, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
thank you guys
this is a SPEED guy, he OR lawrence could be our future slot reciever…you never know
I just think to say, oh, he didnt produce in college, is a weak claim to him not performing in the pro’s….
I liked what I saw from him…kind of stoked that we signed another strong ST player with speed.
and yeah I understand no production ever
makes you say how will he produce in the future….well…he wouldnt be in the NFL with those college numbers if he didnt have intangibles….
and I think those that choose to only look at stats, must realize this.
I'm going to say this too...
No team knows WRs better than Arizona. If he wasn’t good, they would have cut him on cutdown day. They are deeper at WR than probably any team in the NFL. They cut Pope to make room for Long but, I guess they figured they had to let him go for positions of need.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 16, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Lance Long
I see a bet of a Wes Welker in this guy give him a little time,and a chance to play
Maybe
quick passes for yardage to negate defensive pressure as well as possibly open a running game then throw down field, with what we are gathering for receivers?
"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer
"Playing for Hank was like taking an advanced course in football." ~#63 Willie Lanier
The kid has speed like Welker.
He can get open quick across the middle and we can hit him fast and he seems tough enough to be able to get the extra YAC. This kid could be a weapon.
I bet he’s on the active roster by mid-season.
As far as Great White Hope for WR you are all forgetting the classics
Steve Largent and Don “5 rings” Bebe.
by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Sep 16, 2009 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
Im a senior in high school
and im a reciever and im white, i get Jerevicsuis more than anything lol:|
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