First Chiefs Free Agent Leaves Town
by Joel Thorman on Mar 10, 2010 5:46 PM CST
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PrintJohn McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Wade Smith.
Smith spent the last two seasons (and a regime change) in Kansas City where he was at times a valuable part of the mix on the offensive line.
We've been tracking Smith's visits since the Chiefs let him become an unrestricted free agent last Friday.
He started off by making a visit to Buffalo, where there was later a press conference scheduled lending some to believe a day with the Bills was near. However, he left Buffalo and visited Houston, where he had dinner with Texans coach Gary Kubiak and visited the stadium.
On Monday he left Houston and made his way to Arizona for a visit with the Cardinals.
Two days later and he's a Texan.
This is the first unrestricted free agent to leave the Chiefs. They also re-signed Chris Chambers, Terrance Copper and Mike Vrabel.
Sean Ryan was reportedly drawing interest from the Redskins but remains unsigned. And I haven't heard a peep about Mike Brown or Bobby Wade.
(H/T KC Nate)
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Wish we could have had him back
Hope he gets a chance to be a starter there
1. Are they an upgrade over what we already have?
2. Do they have high football IQ?
3. Can they make a difference from Day 1?
4. Do they have a history of leadership?
5. Sign him up.
Texans win the AFC South this year
Heard it here first.
"I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror" - Sid Vicious.
by craig in calgary on Mar 10, 2010 5:55 PM CST reply actions
Good question
If not, why not?
"I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror" - Sid Vicious.
by craig in calgary on Mar 10, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
He was an ufa
more than 6 years of service
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli
by Steve_Chiefs on Mar 10, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
thats
what I was thinking damnit!!
I LOVE MY CHIEFS
by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 10, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Too Bad, I felt he had value for us!
So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!
by Fan of the Red And Gold on Mar 10, 2010 5:58 PM CST reply actions
well
I hope we’re bringing that guy in that just got released by the colts then!!
I LOVE MY CHIEFS
by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 10, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Ryan Lilja, and agreed
Toby Gerhart: The Thunder to Jamaal Charles' Lightning.
True and Valuable Quotes:
"Charles In Charge"
"Defense Wins Championships"
"The Battle is Won and Lost in the Trenches"
(which for the most part we are currently loosing).
that's too bad
Wade is a capable backup, for sure.
Losing him AND Alleman hurts the depth of the interior line
Hopefully, they have a plan in place
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
Does the 22 of the street still apply?
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 10, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Time for Chiefs to make a move on a lineman in FA
My list (Not necessarily in this order)
1. Ryan Lilja – Doesn’t sound like it is going to happen but can hope none the less.
2. Kevin Mawae
3. Casey Weigmann
4. Hank Fraley
5. Mike Gandy – Knows Todd and can backup Albert
pretty good list there
add chester pitts, if healthy, he’s a good starter at Guard
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
Pro bowler at 39
should at least be a solid starter at 40, barring major injury
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
Pro Bowler by name...
He looked his age.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 10, 2010 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
most accounts I've heard
said he’s still playing at a high level
probably higher than Rudy
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
Well I know you don't put much stock in PFF
But accordig to them he was even worse than Rudy…it looks like his run blocking was especially poor. LINK
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 10, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
you'd rather have Niswanger?
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
I would have liked to have him back, but I'm not really upset with his departure
He would have made a good backup
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
I liked smith, but not at that kind of money...and not as a long term starter...its ok by me...oh well
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
Dear Scott Pioli,
Love what you’ve done so far. Keep up the good work. That being said:
There is a difference between thrifty and cheap.
Thanks,
Matt aka Falcon58
Charles to the 20... 10... TOUCHDOWN! KANSAS CITY!
P.S. Get Ryan Lilja please. We have the cash, so spend a little.
Charles to the 20... 10... TOUCHDOWN! KANSAS CITY!
I hear ya
I wouldn’t call letting Wade walk for $12 million (6.5 guaranteed) “cheap”
Smith made $875,000 last season!
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
that's a lot of "cheddar" for a non-starter
Lilja should be worth 2 mill a year as a starter
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
IMO, Houston seriously overpaid him for a "sixth man"
there are plenty of guys that could fill that role
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
When that first o-lineman goes down...
…and your 63 million QB is in the hands of a guy off the scrap heap you’re paying the league minimum they will re-think it.
will see
not sure you can make that judgement today, not knowing what Gs will be available…
but, I wouldn’t be scared seeing Lilja come in… he’s done a pretty good job protecting a 100 million dollar QB…that’s a pretty good heap to get scrap from
* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* 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
Yah know...
I think this might be an indicator Ndukwe moves to right guard. And, if he pans out the way I think he will…we might not have lost anything. I’m also eyeing Ciron Black and Mitch Petrus in the draft.
by MasterBlaster7 on Mar 10, 2010 10:57 PM CST reply actions
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