Chiefs FB Mike Cox Not Sure What's Next
by Joel Thorman on Jan 20, 2010 11:55 AM CST
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PrintKansas City Chiefs FB Mike Cox was signed onto the Chiefs roster prior to the 2008 season. The obvious connection between he and the Chiefs was then offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, who coached Cox while at Georgia Tech.
Now, his contract is up and he's set to become a free agent.
He talked to his hometown news station, CBS 21 News, on Tuesday night.
Cox, a graduate of Red Land High School, told CBS 21 News on Tuesday night his contract is up and he's about to become a free agent after playing two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"Hopefully (other) teams have enough stuff (of me) on film and I'll just have to see what goes down," said Cox of his uncertain future.
As Jason Bristol of CBS 21 News points out, a move to the Buffalo Bills could be in order since Gailey is now the head coach there.
Cox has four career rushing attempts for three yards. He also has 18 career receptions for 98 yards. He has one career touchdown (against the Broncos in the final game of the season).
Update 7:21 PM: I've recently learned that this story is kind of inaccurate. Cox is actually an exclusive rights free agent, which basically means the Chiefs hold his rights and if they tender him he can't negotiate with other clubs and can play for the Chiefs or no one next year. Thanks. -Joel
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I kinda like him
But I think he’ll go to Buffalo, with the Gailey connection and all.
I think Castille is a bit of an upgrade already, but I really liked the two fullback sets they were using to spring Charles at the end of the season.
"The way this works is you string together some good games, some good practices and you get momentum and you gain confidence," linebacker Mike Vrabel said. "It can be a real positive for your team. It builds on itself."
Agreed
I don’t care for Mike Cox, beyond the obvious appeal for signage, tshirts, and vulgar humor.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Jan 20, 2010 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
How bout those Mike Hunt jerseys?
Matt Cassell will be a top 5 QB in 2010
Jamall Charles will be a top 2 RB in 2010
Chiefs defence will be a top 15 in 2010
I will be a Chiefs fan until the day I die
yeah we did really go max protect a lot...at the SD game my charger fan friend mentioned that
even in passing situations, we would max protect.
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson, and make an offer for Boldin
I'm with you guys.
Nothing impressive about him. Decent blocker, that’s it. He may have potential, just not in a Chiefs uniform.
ah!
But i’ll lose the oportunity to chuckle every time the anouncer says
“Mike Cox busts that hole wide open” or “Mike Cox scores!”
by Trapped in Donkeyland on Jan 20, 2010 12:04 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN......KAAANSAAAAS CITY
Mike cox with his first score in a chiefs uniform
Lenny :“thats the way you put the hammer down and ram it in there”
Mitch: “and put the hammer down he did!”
:D
I think we need to hold onto Mike Cox
Sure Mike Cox is up and down some days but Mike Cox is hard to beat.
Blame my wife!
Waiting until August 2010
mike cox will go to buffalo :P
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson, and make an offer for Boldin
ok ok i'll say it
I love Cox….ahh just kiddin ha ha..ahhh. Sooooooo GO CHIEFS!
by njchiefs on Jan 20, 2010 12:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
ok ok i'll say it
I love Cox….ahh just kiddin ha ha..ahhh. Sooooooo GO CHIEFS!
by njchiefs on Jan 20, 2010 12:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
come on
its tough commenting on the cell. Cut me some slack old man.
by njchiefs on Jan 20, 2010 1:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
point taken...after I get done with my Ben-Gay bath...your gonna get a flogging!!
You whippersnapper! All this Tomfoolery! Noisey horsin’ off and loud ruckus’.
haha
Well played my friend well played
by njchiefs on Jan 20, 2010 2:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Krayfish just wants you to get the hell off his lawn :)
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Jan 20, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
We could upgrade, but he's serviceable.
I don’t think Castille was any better.
We need a Tony Richardson-type or a Lorenzo Neal-style blocker for JC.
I think Cox did pretty good blocking for Charles
Go back and look at the Denver game again. Cox sprung Charles on nearly all his big runs.
Soooo...
he can block? He’s a Cox blocker?
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Jan 20, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions
Makes his blocks.
Catches passes when thrown to (for the most part). Finishes plays.
Keep him unless we get someone better.
please note who is usually trailing the play
and is the first to join the celebration in the endzone. Cox makes sure he goes till the play is done and is in position in case there is a fumble.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Jan 20, 2010 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
and it's fun to say
“That dude totally got Cox blocked.”
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Jan 20, 2010 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
I'm w NJ on this one
Mike Cox knows who to block.
Yeah, Mike Cox isn’t the biggest in the room, and Mike Cox doesn’t always run over people, but Mike Cox knows exactly who to hit and Mike Cox can keep them occupied long enough for everything to develop.
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
WTF?! That Big Mac Wrap that is advertised looks gross as hell.
Nice links though. It’s funny that when you actually look at the big plays, Cox is there making big time blocks.
Keep him.
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
I saw the ad for that the other day
That has to be the worst idea ever! Big Mac wrap…Gross!
by Chiefsfan1970 on Jan 20, 2010 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
He is just OK
We can find a thumper anywhere. I say let him go. He did not do anything to wow you. If he caught a pass he went down at first contact. If he ran he never ran over anyone. I never remember him ever making a great block. I could always see Richarson make great blocks. But this guy you would never know he was in the game.
I'm surprised at some of the comments
The Chiefs have very little depth at any positions and if he can’t start, he is still the second best FB on the team. He will be cheap and knows the system. Keep him and discard later!!!!
Castille > Cox
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
The only thing more lame than mock draft's is the sarcasm font.
by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 20, 2010 12:57 PM CST reply actions
Agreed.
If anyone has visual evidence of Mike Cox sustaining a block, I’d like to see it. Castille blocks AS well, has better hands, and is a much better runner.
We can find a new bowling ball for running plays…that’s what the 7th round of the draft/FA is for.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Jan 20, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
We don't want no eunichs.
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
buffalo
could be KC’s next new trading partner. because gailey has chief connections. I can’t think of anyone I want on the bills squad that I want besides lee evans lol
POW!! right in the kisser
Roscoe Parrish would be nice if cheap :)
by tomahawk44 on Jan 20, 2010 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You do remember that he was fired, right?
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
Keep him.
Not only is the name fun, but he’s not a bad FB either. The guy tends to make his blocks more often than not, and he’s a hard worker. FB isn’t really that big of a position, so it’s not like searching for another FB should be added right now, with so many issues elsewhere. Hold onto Mike Cox… <snickers
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:16 PM CST reply actions
"tends to make his blocks more often than not"
Blocks need to be sustained, not just made. That’s part of the issue. I hear you, Beast, but I still argue that Cox is a 6 on a 1-10 scale…we can find some 7’s or 8’s if we look hard enough.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Jan 20, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
Reasons We Shouldn't Cut Mike Cox:
-Mike Cox is able to go a full 60 minutes, more if needed.
-Mike Cox isn’t the biggest, but still gets the job done.
-Mike Cox can clear the hole.
-Mike Cox is good at dealing with penetration.
-Mike Cox is willing to lay the wood on the big ones.
-Mike Cox is even good in protection.
-And admit it, you all like watching Mike Cox on film.
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
by Sudden on Jan 20, 2010 1:20 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
I just made you green.
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Let's not combine a story
About Mike Cox with implications of VD.
Not cool.
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 20, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
That makes Mike Cox look freaky.
Wreck’d just for the wordplay.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Jan 20, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
We could
always resign Kris Wilson……….lol
Since everyone likes predictions here are mine:
1) KC will play a division rival at least once next year, possibly twice
2) Matt Cassel will be a QB on the KC Roster in 2010
3) Todd Haley will talk to the media
4) Ryan Succop will kick a FG, in a game.
5) When Mike Cox scores a TD, people will say "Mike Cox scored a td"
Kris Wilson looked awesome til he broke his leg
after that he was never the same.
As a fourth or fifth option...
I was “meh” on KW in 2004, and I’m “meh” on him now.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Jan 20, 2010 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
Cox to Buffalo
That’s what’s next
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
I think you're all disgusting
I bet you never played a day of football in your life, yet you can get a kick out of making fun of someones name who gives 100% each time he takes the field. The question is should we keep him or let him go, not using his name for some sick humor. I think Mike will do well in KC or Buffalo. Best of luck to him where ever he ends up. I’ve enjoyed watching him for 2 years, and I think he’ll be noticed on either offensive.
Wah
Sounds like you have never played football. Guys bust on each other all the time about anything what-so-ever. All in fun, pull the stick out.
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