Rumor At The NFL Combine Is Chiefs, Chambers Working On A Deal

by Joel Thorman on Feb 26, 2010 1:57 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

According to ESPN's Bill Williamson, the "scuttlebutt" around the NFL Combine is that the Kansas City Chiefs want to lock up WR Chris Chambers.

So it is no surprise that the scuttlebutt at the combine is that the Chiefs and Chambers’ agent are working hard to get an extension done. Pioli wasn’t specific about any of his players Thursday, but he did say his own free agents are important. In my mind, none are more important than Chambers. So, it makes sense that these two sides are working to get a deal done.

I think this is a good plan for both sides.

For the Chiefs, they'll get their most productive receiver back and have a full season to allow him to learn the offense. Pairing him with Dwayne Bowe for 16 games could be very interesting.

For Chambers, he'll get a shot at being "the man" on a team, which is something a lot of 31 year old receivers don't get to do. Plus, the Chiefs have the cash to keep him -- if they're willing to spend it.

The Chiefs have until the night of March 4th to strike a deal with Chambers or else he'll hit the market (where his market value conceivably could be higher).

(H/T stagdsp for the first FanShot)

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I think the Chiefs can conceivably lock up chambers with a 2-3 year deal at 2-3 million a year

This would be a reasonable contract and it may end up being higher but Chambers has to know his situation and the Chiefs do to. He is aging but he has a few good years left in him for sure

by ChiefMizzou09 on Feb 26, 2010 2:02 PM CST reply actions

agreed...

a couple mill a year is a fair price for him at this point, and 2-3yrs gives him the feeling of security, as opposed to a 1 yr deal.

* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters
* keep Albert at LT, upgrade the positions that NEED upgrading.C, RG, NT, S, LB

by stagdsp on Feb 26, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't Chamber make 7 million last year?

I would say that it would be closer to 5 million a year, minimum.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Feb 26, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

I think he made like 4 million

by ChiefMizzou09 on Feb 26, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

You were closer...

it was 5.3 million.

I believe 4 million with bonuses will keep him.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM CST up reply actions

great use of the term "scuttlebutt"

proper naval terminology!

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 26, 2010 2:16 PM CST reply actions

I'm watching

NFL network live at the combine and the hosts were talking about free agency, saying that they’ve heard the Bears and Chiefs are going to be “really active” in free agency. Going on to say “they’ve got money” and “they’re going to be aggressive”. I hope that’s true to some extent.

by WtexKC on Feb 26, 2010 2:17 PM CST reply actions

Getting Chambers signed gives us a lot more options in the draft

Without Chambers, we would probably need to select a WR early, but now we can wait and take someone like Jacoby Ford and let them develop

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.

by Aperture on Feb 26, 2010 2:22 PM CST reply actions

absolutely

Every “hole” you can fill by re-signing a good player, or picking one up in FA… gives you more flexibility in the draft.

It seems like Pioli WILL reach for big needs, if he has to…. so, making sure he doesn’t “have to”… that’s just good business :)

by stagdsp on Feb 26, 2010 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

Given a choice

Who would you take Bolden or Chambers?

by CPT.Caveman on Feb 26, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

Getting Chambers...

Yeah. signing him would allow us to move WR way down the priority list. As for later WR’s, I like Williams from Tulane or Roberts from The Citadel.

by Special K on Feb 26, 2010 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

good choices

Freddie Barnes would be good later on as well

by stagdsp on Feb 26, 2010 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not very afraid of him hitting he market

I’m guessing his value isn’t as high as he thinks it is. So if we sign him before free agency, we might actually pay more to avoid him hitting the market.

But you never know….

by VermeilLikesToCry on Feb 26, 2010 2:46 PM CST reply actions

I'm not afraid

…could be, but I’d rather not find out

by Special K on Feb 26, 2010 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Not so sure about that

He was the odd man out in SD & played well for a pretty bad team here. There are several good teams where Chambers would end up the #1 or #2 receiver (Baltimore & Miami come to mind immediately).

Predictions:
This year will be better

by jmcgoblue on Feb 26, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions

any idea what this might say for our chances of going after boldin if anything?

would we want to have 3 possible #1’s for similarly decent money and still no true slot?

by E.C. on Feb 26, 2010 3:03 PM CST reply actions

Wasn't Bill

The same guy that called Cassel un-athletic or not mobile or something like that? When I read the following, it appears to me he is just reading between the lines and making stuff up.

Thursday, but he did say his own free agents are important. In my mind, none are more important than Chambers. So, it makes sense that these two sides are working to get a deal done.

by bonesjackson on Feb 26, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions

get it done!

by HIT34MAN on Feb 26, 2010 5:33 PM CST reply actions

Yes sign Chambers but don't stop there

You need 3 good receivers to open up your offense. If we can get a Boldin or a key draft pick that will another step towards success. Though you have to call one of these guys a slot receiver, it’s the route running and catching the ball that matters most. We can’t afford musical WRs this year.

by NFL season ticket holder on Feb 26, 2010 10:51 PM CST reply actions