Chiefs Reportedly Work Out Trio Of Linebackers, Including Larry Izzo

by Joel Thorman on Oct 1, 2010 7:21 AM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Kansas City Chiefs worked out a trio of linebackers, according to Pro Football Weekly.

Larry Izzo. His name should sound familiar. He was an UDFA that went to the Dolphins, in 1996, and then made his way to the Patriots in 2001 where he was part of all three Super Bowl teams. He also made a Pro Bowl in Miami and two in New England for his play on special teams. He's regarded as among the best special teams players to ever play and was voted a captain in New England eight straight years. Downsides: He ended the 2009 season on IR with the Jets and is 36 years old.

Mark Simoneau. He's another inside linebacker that came into the league in 2000. He was on IR last year and never played. Sean Payton (Bill Parcels connection) got him in the Donte Stallworth trade.

Chris McCoy. Another linebacker with a Parcells connection. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the 7th round of the 2010 draft.

There's no word on any signings or if the Chiefs have a plan to sign any of them. Jon McGraw has been banged up recently and he's among the Chiefs best special teamers.

(H/T ArrowSpread)

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I think McCoy would be the best choice

hes young and from the scouting reports I read he would be a good fit at OLB in the 3-4. He would be great for special teams and would provide depth at LB. If we signed Simoneau or Izzo I don’t see them hitting the field except for special teams ever.

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Oct 1, 2010 7:41 AM CDT reply actions

Cant hurt to see what he has

He is young and can rush, could be a guy we mold for the future.

Cassel out, Andrew Luck in!

by BAMFSpecialOps on Oct 1, 2010 7:45 AM CDT up reply actions

It'll be interesting to see who's ass goes on the chopping block

My guess is the new guy, Mr. Anderson. Obviously he’s no Neo.

Jared Allen, Culinary Acadamy

by aPacificChief on Oct 1, 2010 7:50 AM CDT reply actions

yeah either him or Bates would be my guess...

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Oct 1, 2010 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Psycho's gotta go....Norman your mom is not ALIVE!

My hobby is stuffing things. You know – Special teams.

Jared Allen, Culinary Acadamy

by aPacificChief on Oct 1, 2010 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions

it would be anderson...no way its bates, I think the kid still has a future here

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Oct 1, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Chris McCoy

Another connection, the Patriots brought him in for a predraft workout.

At the MSTU Pro Day, McCoy performed extremely well; he ran a 4.70 in the 40, benched 225 times 23 times, and posted a 33-inch vertical and a 10-foot-3-inch broad jump. After McCoy’s Pro Day performance, the interest level from NFL teams increased, and the amount of official visits being scheduled has elevated his status from an undrafted free agent to a mid-round prospect.

"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.

"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 1, 2010 8:49 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I would choose Larry Izzo

Just for his leadership abilities. He is a special teams monster. More ST tackles than anyone in NFL history. Was ST captain of the Patriots for like every year he was there. A 3 time pro bowler, 3 time SB Champ.

He never played on a losing team ever in his career.

He would be perfect to fit with with out other veterans.

"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.

"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."

by Matt_Grbac on Oct 1, 2010 9:01 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Simoneu’s a K-Stater from Smith Center I do believe. Was there around the same time as Mcgraw.

If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen

by JComp11 on Oct 1, 2010 9:11 AM CDT reply actions

Mark is also a fine young man.

I don’t know if he still has what it takes at this stage of his career, but if he does it would be great to see him play with the Chiefs. I saw Mark play in high school and he lived/ate/slept/and breathed football. Mark made it to the NFL on hard work and guts. Obviously we should choose the better player here, but it would not hurt my feelings in the slightest if that turned out to be Mark Simoneau.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Oct 1, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions

I saw Mark play in high school and he lived/ate/slept/and breathed football

Seems to be a common characteristic in the boys from Smith Center.

If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen

by JComp11 on Oct 1, 2010 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions

No kidding. Roger Barta (head coach at Smith Center) is

pretty much a legend.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Oct 1, 2010 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

I want Simoneau on the Chiefs roster...

He has been my favorite non-Chiefs player for quite some time, but he has been injured much of the last two seasons.

I’ve personally met him and have family from Smith Center. As mentioned, the guy eats, sleeps, and lives football… also is a great human being. He was tremendous at Kansas State and the way he played was a old school in so many ways due to his work ethic and hustle.

Regardless of the amount of time he would play or not, I would make myself a Simoneau jersey and wear it proudly in Arrowhead!

by ChiefMojo on Oct 1, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I was just noticing the lack of roster moves this year

it’s another night-and-day difference from last season

there has been VERY little roster churning in 2010, and I think it’s a good sign!
Getting closer to the point where this is a good, deep team from top to bottom, and there aren’t a lot of wasted roster spots

It's all about the gameplan

by stagdsp on Oct 1, 2010 10:36 AM CDT reply actions