With Crennel In, McGinest to Chiefs Rumors Crop Up Again

by Joel Thorman on Jan 18, 2010 9:08 AM CST

Last summer, there were some rumors floating around that the Kansas City Chiefs could possibly take a look at free agent linebacker Willie McGinest. This was about the time that we started to realize the new regime's tendency to sign players with which they're familiar and McGinest, was a long-time New England Patriot while Scott Pioli was there.

McGinest had said at one point that he is interested in returning to the game and would preferably return to a 3-4 defense.

The Boston Herald recently spoke with McGinest and they suggested Kansas City as a possible destination for McGinest.

Why Kansas City?

Well, the Chiefs connection and the 3-4 defense, as we talked about above, as well as McGinest's familiarity with new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel.

McGinest played under Crennel during his stint with the Pats in the 90s as well as their run in the 2000s. In 2006, he then made the move to the Cleveland Browns, where Crennel was the head coach.

It doesn't sound like McGinest has much left but that doesn't mean the new regime wouldn't be interested because they've previously shown how much they value having solid veteran influences in the locker room.

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I wouldn't mind

because he could help out our young core but I dont see him as a starter but can be like D.J was this year! situational

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by kcchiefsfan515 on Jan 18, 2010 9:14 AM CST reply actions

HAHA

It looks like he’s smoking in that pic (cigarette)!

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by kcchiefsfan515 on Jan 18, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions

Bong!

Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. Mark Twain

by Chiefho on Jan 18, 2010 9:32 AM CST up reply actions

+1

by ClydeTheGlyde on Jan 18, 2010 10:12 AM CST up reply actions

He is a great player but....

He’s well past his days of being a defensive force. I think he is too old to be much help to us but, I wouldn’t complain if we got him.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jan 18, 2010 9:17 AM CST reply actions

cmon now

37.

by ExtraMetal on Jan 18, 2010 9:23 AM CST reply actions

2 words........ Brett Farve.... HA HA

by Jclawd on Jan 18, 2010 10:12 AM CST up reply actions

favre

shouldn’t that be sarcasm font?

favre don’t have to run all day and hit people. unless you count illegal crackback blocks.

by ExtraMetal on Jan 19, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, that's pretty freakin old.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jan 18, 2010 9:25 AM CST reply actions

I believe he might be able to make a better LB's coach

I am not so sure about having him as a player, I really got sick and tired of watching 1 old player (MIKE BROWN) constantly taking wrong angles and playing incredibly slow!

I dont want him as a player, but bring him in to coach the LB’s and it could be ok

by readANDgold58 on Jan 18, 2010 9:25 AM CST reply actions

If RCrenn knows him

Then he should have a bead on the player, player/coach, or coach angle.

A bigger question, in my mind, is “How many players on the current roster will fit into RC’s vision for the D?” The number resulting (especially as relating to LBs) will have a bearing on whether Mr. McG would be a valuable addition.

Needs for 2010:
O-line
D-line
Linebacker
Safety

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 18, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions

I think a lot of the players will be a good fit but...

If we don’t improve at NT DRAMATICALLY, this defense will not get better regardless of any other moves we make. However, if we DO upgrade that position, this defense could make a dramatic turnaround in just one offseason.

NT is our BIGGEST weakness right now. The same could be said for Center on the offense. If we did nothing but upgrade those two positions this year, this would look like a different team next season.

Just my opinion.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jan 18, 2010 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

And he "could" be, but I just dont see it as a great reward

I feel though that I am one of the few on here that, really is not satisfied with any of our LB’s besides Hali, Vrabel, yes did fit a MUCH NEEDED leadership role and showed up for the most part to do his job, but I just am not sold on Belcher, Mays, or any of them really, If DJ could play the way he did in his last game and learn to be a solid tackler, then keep him,

The main thing though is, we really need LB help, we just do not have talent there, and when we get to watch the games and see SOME guys make SOME plays, when they are basically surrounded by crap, then we make assumptions like “that player may be good.” However, that is just not the case. Our LB core is terrible and needs a true overhall

by readANDgold58 on Jan 18, 2010 9:55 AM CST up reply actions

He's Mawae's age ao if he can situation passrush, sign him

by FrankPitts on Jan 18, 2010 9:32 AM CST reply actions

Give him a workout contract

With a more reasonable bonus that triggers if, and only if, he makes the opening-day roster. Then let him wor

by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:46 AM CST reply actions

*then let him work for a spot, and see if he can do anything.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 18, 2010 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

I'd be down with that

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Jan 18, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

LB Coach

Vrabel and McGinest would be fantastic coaches for the Chiefs.

by KC CZAR on Jan 18, 2010 9:53 AM CST reply actions

If This Happens

Willie McGinest will be our 2009 Joey Galloway.

I refuse to get excited about the idea of a 38 year old LB coming off a 1 sack, sub-60 tackle season coming here to play.

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by UCrawford on Jan 18, 2010 10:10 AM CST reply actions

However

If he wants to be a coach, then I’m fine with the Chiefs hiring him if Gibbs ends up leaving. As long as it’s as a coach, not a player who’ll see significant field time.

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by UCrawford on Jan 18, 2010 10:11 AM CST up reply actions

Correction

a 38 year old LB coming off a 1 sack, sub-60 tackle season two years ago

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by UCrawford on Jan 18, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

Actually

The article states that he turned 39 in Dec. You would have to think his playing days are done.

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Jan 18, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

38 In December

Born in 1971. He supposedly planned to retire after the 2008 season and he didn’t play at all last year. He’s got to be done. I think it’s a horrible signing if the Chiefs bring him in as a player and will be pissed if the Chiefs bring him back to play signficant minutes.

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by UCrawford on Jan 18, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions

If all he is wanted for is a "veteran presence in the locker room"

They why is Vrabel still around? Maybe bringing in Willie is a signal that they are moving Vrabel. Having 2 old LBers will only impede the younger LBers from playing.

NFL Conference Championship predictions:
Vikings 31 Saints 30 ~ Colts 23 Jets 17

by craig in calgary on Jan 18, 2010 10:34 AM CST reply actions