Chiefs Sign Former Cardinals TE Leonard Pope
by Joel Thorman on Sep 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT
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You know that article I just put up about NFL teams generally working out players every Tuesday throughout the season? This is why they do it.
Sometime in the last few weeks the Kansas City Chiefs worked out former Arizona Cardinals tight end Leonard Pope.
Today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Chiefs have signed him. He takes the spot previously held by Tyler Thigpen.
The Cincinnati Bengals also worked him out recently.
Coming from the University of Georgia, Pope was a third round pick by the Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft. Here are some of his career stats:
- 2006: 16 receptions, 161 yards, 0 touchdowns
- 2007: 23 receptions, 238 yards, 5 touchdowns
- 2008: 9 receptions, 77 yards, 0 touchdowns
Those aren't impressive numbers but at 6'8", 264 pounds he is a threat in the red zone and has some familiarity with the offense Todd Haley is looking to run.
This means that, for now, the Chiefs won't be promoting anyone from the practice squad unless they release or waive another player.
Initial reaction on the signing of Pope?
(Thanks to JayKC for the link)
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My initial reaction?
Finally we can cut Cottam.
I say they cut Cottam and Copper, promote Long and sign Justin Miller. Blam.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
I agree.
Sucks to see Cottam not pan out. Get Pope & Long up on the main roster and let’s get this thing going. O’Callaghan must know the offense well enough now to finally get the nod at RT. Time to get this thing going!
Still early
Cutting Cottam does nothing for us right now.
Ryan
Ryan lets 2 guys blow right by him in the Eagle game that got Cassel sacked… I dont think they are cutting O’Connell because they drafted him so its either Cottam or Ryan…
by flyin_squirl on Sep 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
with LB Monty Beisel and CB Ricardo Colclough gone
I don’t think he will get cut
they traded Thiggs...so no need to cut anyone.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Well...
In his theory, you need to cut two more to promote Long and sign Miller…
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Yeah
We wont be carrying 4 TE so one of them is GONE!!!
by flyin_squirl on Sep 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Bingo, Bango, AND Bongo
No need for 4 TEs. Cut Cottam and promote Long. And since we’ll have too many WRs, cut Copper and sign Miller. Or cut Colclough and sign Miller. Either way, get Cottom, Copper, and Colclough off my team!! :)
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
abso-freakin-lutely
or Cut Ryan and keep Cottam… whatever
* "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
Hmmmmm....
I think I like it…He is an improvement on what we had for sure…
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Pretty nice move
I hope Haley will utilize him more then he did in Arizona. Dude is too big of a target to waste
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
I don't care if he never catches a pass, if he can block.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
If he can block like Jason Dunn did
people will love him here.
That's what I'm wondering
is he a blocker? Hell, the Dunne of 5 years ago could probably line up for us anywhere on the right side right now and be an improvement. If he’s a blocker, bring him in.
Doing a little Google-ing
I’m getting mostly negative reviews on his blocking.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
I like it for this reason
They are trying to make the team better. They know we are not where we need to be and are constantly looking for upgrades, however small, at every position.
by KCCheeze on Sep 29, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
How well can Pope block?
Maybe we’ll look to go to more 2 TE sets with him and Ryan to help our O-line?
He cant
That has been the biggest reason he wasnt on the field more for a 6’8 265lbs TE he doesnt like to hit people alla V.Davis
by flyin_squirl on Sep 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh be quiet. That's not what I wanted to hear, dammit!
j/k
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Ryan couldn't help an O-Line if his life depended on it...
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Would've been nice to scrap the junk we had at TE ...
For Pope and Hartsock about 4 weeks ago. Get your play maker and your extra Offensive lineman type TE.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Solid Move
From the few highlights on the NFL’s page, it seems like he has potential to catch the ball in traffic. http://www.nfl.com/players/leonardpope/profile?id=POP463366
O'Connell
I wouldn’t mind seeing him go. O’ Connell seemed to have so many bonehead moves the last three games and it really bugged me.
What a day, what a day.
-Robbie
They also worked out Tauscher today.
If the guy is healthy he’s easily a Top 10 RT in the league.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
He's been rehabbing from offseason surgery for awhile.
Im not sure if he was given clearance to play until recently.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Pope
can’t block… but he’s a decent target in the red zone. WE need to cut a TE and get an OT in here fast
I like the Tauscher news. Hopefully he's healthy.
He’d probably be a great pickup once he’s back to form.
hells yeah
* "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
say goodbye to cottam
size wize, i dont see why we keep cottam around now that we have pope. i wish we could find a jason dunn type who can actually block but o well. rome wasnt built in a day.
by MountainManMike on Sep 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Nice move
2 points, Egoli
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Chiefs will be lucky to go 4-12 in 2010
by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
I thought we agreed to never call him that....
….we can not follow the Jabba…
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I will agree to no such thing
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Chiefs will be lucky to go 4-12 in 2010
by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Beisel and Colclough were released today as well
This leaves 2 open roster spots per my estimation…even with the Pope signing.
Crabtree is off the PS for another Tackle.
Where did you get this info 3G?
You should put up a fanshot..
-Robbie
by Chiefsfan2012 on Sep 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Cuts
The Chiefs released LB Monty Beisel and CB Ricardo Colclough on Tuesday. Beisel played in three games for the Chiefs in 2009. Colclough appeared in one contest and was inactive for two games for Kansas City this season. Kansas City also released TE Tom Crabtree from the practice squad.
Odd
Which means we arent finished with transactions because that leaves a spot on the practice squad to be filled.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if he can't block
if the defense will actually have to cover him it still takes one defender more then they have been committing to Ryan, Cottam, or O’Connell.
The Good: Moved the ball some, stopped the run
The Bad: penalties and not getting a FG before halftime
The Ugly: losing to J. Russel who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from five yards away
stoked
loved this guy in arizona, hes young, finally can have a decent TE
maybe we sign Taucher, and promote long
either way we will be signing 2-3 people today
fine by me
Taucher and Miller maybe?
* "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
Or Ivy?
Don’t really need a CB that cant play CB when we have some guys that can handle kicks/punts now.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting
I think we need one more CB now for sure. Also, if O’Callaghan is starting at RT I don’t know if we have anybody that can back up Albert at LT on the active roster.
The Good: Moved the ball some, stopped the run
The Bad: penalties and not getting a FG before halftime
The Ugly: losing to J. Russel who couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from five yards away
agreed
Tauscher could become the starter, O’Callaghan back to backup both tackles
I think they will sign a CB
* "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
Good thing about this is....
We know Pioli is in NO WAY content…
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Carl wouldn't have made moves like this...
It’s just refreshing to have competence…
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by woodman212 on Sep 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1
Couldn’t agree more. I hated how Carl wouldn’t really do anything in free agency.
-Robbie
by Chiefsfan2012 on Sep 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
King Carl did TOO much in FA, and not enough by drafting and developing his own guys.
But Carl wouldn’t mess with modest upgrades. He’d either pick up TOTAL junk or overpay for a big name.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
He means adapting the roster as needed when they underperform...
Context clues.
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But Woody?
He's neglecting all the problem areas on the team
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Day of Long Knives
Chiefs style
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Actually it's "Night"
As in “Night of broken glass.”
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Was a thought on that line :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I know someone who is jewish...
That is offensive to me… :)
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Just to clarify
I was thinking of Hitlers purge of the brown shirts.
No smiley on any of those procedings
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Hitler procedings
Hitler should of been aborted at 5 yrs old
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine here...
Hey, I know a glass maker…I am offended…
There.
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Wow @ Beisel being cut
He’s been unimpressive on special teams but I thought he was brought in as a locker room guy. Good to see Colclough gone, he was taking up a valuable roster spot.
I hope we sign either Tauscher/Runyan. Maybe both – Tauscher has played guard in the past.
Can we rule out another trade going down here? Clearing out 2 roster spots but not immediately replacing them is awkward. You don’t release guys at this point in the year until you’ve got someone to take their spot right away.
What’s Don Pioli brewing??? One things for sure…this is awesome!
by HTrayne on Sep 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
this is fun!
will this temporarily shut up some of the Pioli haters?
making moves, not standing pat when things need improvement
* "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
The deliberate style is hard for an instant gratification fan base to take, though.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
yeah, it leads to overreaction
just like every Chiefs game :)
* "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
Well if Wyche is right.
Long will eat up one of those spots.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the movement. Pioli/Haley constantly trying to upgrade! I remember Leonard Pope – very imposing. For this thing to catch fire no one can rest untill we find the right 53.
by chiefsfan62 on Sep 29, 2009 6:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
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