Do the Chiefs Have Anyone in for Free Agent Workout Day?

by Joel Thorman on Sep 29, 2009 5:06 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Tuesdays are generally the day of the week that teams bring in free agents for workouts. Presumably, the Kansas City Chiefs are doing the same today. There's usually quite a bit of movement on Tuesday and today is no exception.

The Tyler Thigpen trade today means there is an opening on the 53 man roster. The early favorite, per speculation earlier this week, is Lance Long being promoted from the practice squad.

Here are a few moves that may be of interest:

Former Chief WR Taurus Johnson tried out for the Lions today. He was signed as a UDFA (and the Chiefs worked him out pre-draft) by the Chiefs and released on the final big cutdown day.
T Levi Jones worked out for the Packers. The team isn't in a whole lot of need at left tackle so we assume this was for a shot as a right tackle.
S Keith Davis tried out for the Titans today. The Chiefs reportedly worked him out way back in March but there's been no movement on this. He's a special teams guy as well.
CB Roderick Hood tried out for the Titans as well. The Chiefs have reportedly worked out a few defensive backs in recent weeks.
The Patriots released LB Prescott Burgess yesterday. As we've noticed, the Chiefs like former Patriots. (As butchcassidy pointed out in the comments, Burgess was only a Patriot for a few weeks. He was previously with the Ravens, who play the Patriots this season)

Here's a list of official transactions.

This certainly isn't a comprehensive list of players that might interest the Chiefs. The Tuesday workout players are rarely reported but last week we found out the team worked out two defensive backs, Corey Ivy and Lewis Sanders, as well as return man Justin Miller.

We'll stay on top of any reports that come out regarding the Chiefs free agent workouts.

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I believe...

Prescott Burgess was a Raven before he became a Patriot. Not that that would be a hindrance to the FO but the connection isn’t as clear as some of the past acquisitions

by butchcassidy on Sep 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions

Ah

You’re right. Now I remember the story…the Pats traded for him and he offered to give them all the information they could on the Ravens defense since the Pats play them this season.

I edited it a little bit. Thanks.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Sep 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Crazy we have not picked up Miller.

With the jets:
“As a rookie, Justin Miller made his impact as kick returner. He compiled 1,577 yards with a 26.3 yard average along with a touchdown. In 2006, Miller averaged 30.1 yards with 2 touchdowns.”

With the Raiders:
“…on November 12, 2008…Miller had a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown”

“The following week, Miller ran another kick back for a touchdown for 91 yards”

“Miller was named NFL Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of December. "

This guy has to be better than our KR / PR!

by davidv on Sep 29, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions

Specialty

He is only good at one thing… KR. I really like this kid but he doesnt fit the mold of a Pioli/Haley guy.

by flyin_squirl on Sep 29, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions

One guy that is good at returning kicks beats out a guy that is barely okay and 2 things

Field position and special team TDs can change the outcome of a game.
Plus the guy can play on special teams on our kickoffs. He had 97 tackles which is not too shabby.

by davidv on Sep 29, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah, I said it before

I’d take a guy good at only 1 thing…

if that ONE THING is taking kicks back for TDs!!!!!

* "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 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions