Chiefs Showing Interest In Free Agent Centers

by Joel Thorman on Mar 12, 2010 3:53 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The lone offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs to start every game last season was center Rudy Niswanger. While his effort is noted, the center position is one that comes up often when talking about upgrading the offensive line.

Just this afternoon, 810 WHB's Jake Gutierrez reported that the Chiefs called up former center Casey Wiegmann. We're not sure where the Chiefs stand with that as of now.

As it turns out, the Chiefs are showing interest in another center.

Ralph Cindrich, agent for free agent center Hank Fraley, has said the Chiefs are showing interest in his client.

(Side note: And since Fraley's camp went public with the Chiefs interest it probably means he won't sign.)

Cindrich said Fraley is in Missouri visiting -- but it's St. Louis, not Kansas City. He also said the Chiefs signing another offensive lineman would not change their interest.

Fraley, 32, spent the first five active seasons in the NFL with the Eagles. In 2006, he was traded to the Browns, who were coached by Romeo Crennel at the time so there's your Chiefs connection.

His release from the Browns doesn't necessarily mean he's lost it. The Browns spent a first round pick on Alex Mack last April and need to get him on the field.

Fraley has been noted for his "blue collar work ethic" and his ability to call the plays for the offensive line. He also can play some guard. He appears to fit the "right 53" mold.

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We have to tell these people that whoever we have interest in that they need to keep it “hush hush”

I LOVE MY CHIEFS

by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 12, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions

No we don't

What would we talk about in the mean time?

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by Red N Gold Beast on Mar 12, 2010 4:09 PM CST up reply actions

i'm just

talking about the public on when they say who we’re interested in

I LOVE MY CHIEFS

by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 12, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

Either one would be great

Let them come into camp and provide competition and leadership to Niswanger or a rookie. If they still have some left in the tank, it is one less position we have to worry about this year. We have soooo many needs that we need some stopgaps in place before we draft or acquire our replacements

Pioli wants to win now and he is going to fill as many needs through free agency and then fill the rest of the roster with draft picks. Lets get one of these guys and keep up the good work!

by ChiefMizzou09 on Mar 12, 2010 3:59 PM CST reply actions

After 4 years of stink...we all need to win now.

The accusation on Fraley kinda popped the bubble for me.

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Mar 12, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions

Here's the article about him from Turf Show Times

http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2010/3/11/1367960/rams-kick-the-tires-on-another

At least Pioli and co. recognize that the center position needs some major improvements. I’m not too sure on Fraley though, I haven’t heard much about him.

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

by Aperture on Mar 12, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions

Sometimes Pioli WANTS the news to get out, like he did with Thomas Jones, Fargas and Willie Parker. He put the screws to his 1st choice, Jones, by leaking the other 2, and forced his hand. Could be the same here. Whover his 1st choice is, sign quick, or we’ll move on to the next guy.

by dablueguy on Mar 12, 2010 4:01 PM CST reply actions

That actually makes total sense

by kcsno56 on Mar 12, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

I've been talking about Fraley for a while now...

Haven’t noticed anyone listening.

He’s one of the “right 53” from what I can see. Good character guy…no matter what HT says. People grow up and change.

He was starting C all his career, but last year behind Mack, he switched off with Rex Hadnot at RG. He’s well liked and a leader on the OL.

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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 12, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions

AND we signed him

Check the front page.

by kcsno56 on Mar 12, 2010 4:15 PM CST reply actions

is there anything Pioli

hasn’t addressed in this free agency? looks to me like he has addressed almost all of them which while not all are starter stuff might patchup another yr or 2 until we can draft all top flight young players. in say 3 yrs. Only question I have is where will he go with this years draft?

by sgthall on Mar 12, 2010 7:23 PM CST reply actions