Kansas City Chiefs LB Mark Simoneau Announces His Retirement

by Joel Thorman on Nov 18, 2010 2:17 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Kansas City Chiefs signed LB Mark Simoneau three weeks ago and he was active for just one game -- last week against the Denver Broncos -- before suffering an injury and exiting the game in the first half. On Wednesday, the Chiefs announced Simoneau has been placed on injured reserve.

On Thursday, Simoneau announced his retirement from football.

"It’s hard to end my career on this note, but the thought of not being able to pick my daughter up was enough to make me realize I have to move on to the next phase of my life," Simoneau said in a statement, per Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com. "I’d like to thank my family and all of the people who supported me throughout my career and also express my sincere appreciation to Scott Pioli, Todd Haley and Gary Gibbs for bringing me in. I’ve been a part of two Super Bowl teams during my career and I know they are building something special here in Kansas City. It was a thrill for a kid from Kansas to be able to put on a Chiefs uniform."

It was kind of like a full circle for Simoneau. He's from Smith Center, Kansas, and then went to Kansas State and ended his NFL career in Kansas City.

Good luck to Mark Simoneau in the future.

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I second that

Good Luck Mark on your future endevours :)

Just try to STOP US

by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 18, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions

seconded

Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award (I'd like to thank my producer, my director, all of my wonderful fans ... )
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by upamtn on Nov 18, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions

wouldnt that be third? lol

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by KC Nate on Nov 18, 2010 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

Mark is a class act.

Good job, buddy. You’re a hell of a man.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Nov 18, 2010 2:36 PM CST reply actions

Oh Mark, I hardly knew yee.

I’ll drink to you in 69 hours, 20 minutes and 22 seconds during the Absolute Bloody Hour.

I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast, but I'm intercontinental when I eat French Toast.

by craig in calgary on Nov 18, 2010 2:40 PM CST reply actions

Do you mean

The ABSOLUT BLOODY HOUR?

by Boots 58 on Nov 18, 2010 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'm already building my Absolut Bloody Hour shelter.

by JaySoy on Nov 18, 2010 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

+1

Glad he got a chance to experience wearing a Chiefs uniform and play in a Chiefs game. Wish it could have been at Arrowhead. Good Luck Mark…..

Offical member of the Eric Berry Fan Club

by mysonmylife on Nov 18, 2010 2:46 PM CST reply actions

Great Statement from Simoneau.

Is’nt Smith Center Mitch Holtus’ hometown?

Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010

by ChiefsChance on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM CST reply actions

It is. And it’s probably the reason Holthus knows about every small town in the state.

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by JComp11 on Nov 18, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

Side note

My dad graduated from HS with Mitch.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Nov 18, 2010 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

Side note to your side note

My son ad I have been going to draft parties for years – since back when they were in the Arrowhead Club. The first year it was in the practice facility we were some of the last to leave. On the way out we ran into Mitch. He chatted with us for a little bit – we were from small NE KS town at that time and he started naming these players from the town – even down to girls softball team. I was amazed he knew of all these people – then he really impressed me – he looked down saw my sons football in his hands and started playing catch with him – adding in a few of his catch phrases to make it really cool. To this day my son (now 20) still loves to remember that day. I don’t know which day he was impressed with more – that day or the day Lamar Hunt stopped and talked with us for a good 15 minutes offering to give an autograph without even being asked.
Thats one of the things I have always loved about the Chiefs – from the top down their personnel have always been approachable (with exception of course Tony G. was one of the worst.)

by tybme on Nov 18, 2010 3:35 PM CST up reply actions