12 Hour Countdown To The Chiefs And Free Agency
by Joel Thorman on Mar 4, 2010 11:09 AM CST
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PrintUnder 12 hours until the start of free agency in the NFL.
Here are a few stories floating around.
Browns may be looking for new quarterback(s)
According to Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, the Browns are checking out quarterback options around the league.
According to a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Browns are discussing quarterbacks "on different levels." It appears the Browns have concluded they are more apt to upgrade the quarterback position through trade rather than free agency.
Brodie Croyle? Nah....
Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post says there's no one in the Browns front office that believes Brady Quinn is the answer, short or long-term.
It's been widely reported that the Browns are expected to dump Derek Anderson because of a hefty bonus due in the middle of March.
Brandon Marshall could be on the move
Marshall, who was offered a first round tender, could generate interest around the league. The teams most likely to make a move, I think, are the ones at the bottom of the first round. According to Chuck Ludwig of Cincinnati.com, Marshall could be on the Bengals radar.
The Bengals desperately need wide receiver help, and Marshall could be on their radar after the Broncos tendered him at only a first-round level on Wednesday.
The Ravens are another team that has oft been connected to Marshall. They also pick towards the bottom of the first round.
Jets to re-sign Thomas Jones?
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Jets are expected to attempt to re-sign RB Thomas Jones come free agency.
Jones will be released because of a hefty roster bonus due.
I've previously expressed interest in Jones coming to the Chiefs since they've been looking for a big back.
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I still think we should go with Chester Taylor over Jones
He has far less carries, and has proven himself as a good pass catcher and pass blocker
Taylor may have less carries, but
Jones has more talent.
by ChiefsFan90s on Mar 4, 2010 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
think about what Taylor has done for Adrian Peterson in Minn.
if we brought him in JC would explode and dominate the NFL.
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.....
Someone just go ahead and shoot me for crying out loud!
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ahh come on Lanier
its not that bad, remember the old days of no internet? That was really bad!!
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.....
BANG!
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by KCSatchmo on Mar 4, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't be entirely oppossed to bringing in Quinn
as a replacement for Croyle. If they made the move it shows Weiss is confident in his abilities and he’s still young enough to where he could develop in the system right behind Cassel. It could give us a Plan B, which let’s face it is always good to have around in the moring
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by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 4, 2010 11:23 AM CST reply actions
I agree KC Shuffle
A lot of NFL QB’s found success after bouncing around…Trent Green went from San Diego and Washington before playing well in St. Louis and KC…Steve Buerlein and Mark Brunell bounced around before landing with he Panthers and Jags, etc. I sure wouldnt want to see the Chiefs trade anything significant for Quinn, but I wouldnt be opposed to him being a backup here.
The studs from the 2010 draft class will be: DT Ndamukong Suh, S Eric Berry, RB C.J. Spiller, RB Jahvid Best, WR Arrelious Benn, WR Golden Tate, WR Mardy Gilyard, OT Charles Brown, CB Kyle Wilson and S Chad Jones
Croyle's going nowhere
Check out the FA post by Josh Looney “Decision Day in Kansas City”
Recent Quotes: Post-season press conference: Croyle listed as "core" player. "Brodie Croyle you can’t overlook. I perceive him playing a critical role for us as we go forward. That’s a critical spot and he developed as the year went on and gained confidence in what we were doing. That role is pretty critical that there is cohesiveness in the [quarterback meeting] room and it’s not always the case. Everybody wants to play and everybody can’t play." – Todd Haley, 1/6/10
Sorry guys…I tried to just paste the link and for some reason it wouldn’t go :(
The future is ours KC Chiefs fans!!!!!
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 4, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
that quote is exactly the type of thing I would say
then put a second round or original round tender (3rd) on him and hope someone bites.
by jakethesnake27 on Mar 4, 2010 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
and if its denver, oakland, or dolts
match it…I could not deal with that.
by jakethesnake27 on Mar 4, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
No...he isn't.
He isn’t even a QB…because he can’t finish two games in a row.
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Insanity = repeating the same mistake over and over and expecting a different result.
We can say, with understanding of his injury history, that he will never be a starting QB in the NFL…Can’t. Last.
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IMO B.Croyle is the best QB on this team.
With a improved o-line and better play from basically everyone on the team, i say Croyle would be great.
I disagree entirely
Brodie Croyle wasn’t even very good in college, and he’s definitely not very good in the NFL. Even when KC had a better line, he wasn’t very good. Thigpen outplayed him, in fact.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not trying to follow you around
I just saw a comment worth contradicting, and went for it.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Croyle was good enough
To break some records in alabama, im not sure which ones. Some help on the stats please. I think he has the alltime most passing yards mark.
No, he didn't
Alabama has never been known for powerful offenses, least of all through the air. That’s why they had never had a Heisman winner until Mark Ingram won it this past season. He came in at just under 2500yds. passing in his best year, with just 14 TDs. On the bright side, he had just four picks.
As a basis for comparison, Erik Ainge passed for 3522yds.,31 passing TDs, and 10 interceptions as a senior in the SEC. Yes, Tennessee passed the ball more, but that’s largely because Alabama coaches were reticent to put the game on Brodie’s fragile shoulders.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
It would help if you stopped sticking your fingers in your ears
That’s also a key step to being able to type a response that actually addresses the FACTS I just mentioned.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
As for your fact's
Alabama coaches were reticent to put the game on Brodie’s fragile shoulders. If we are talking about facts were you standing around when the coaches decided to not put the game on Brodie shoulder’s?
Obviously not
But did you even watch Alabama that season, or any other that Croyle played? When they needed to just keep making first downs and score late in the game, they actually went to the running game, despite the fact that Mike Shula was a former quarterbacks coach who preferred the passing game.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
So are you saying it's a fact?
Or is this your expert opinion on what’s going on, by just watching film? Either way is it a fact and do you have something to prove it other than just saying you watched the games?
I watch COPS, does that mean I get a gun?
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
Watching the games counts for a lot more than not watching the games
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Perhaps you could tell me what YOUR interpretation is?
That is, your interpretation of what you saw when you watched Brodie Croyle play at Alabama. I’d like to know.
If you’re going to set the standard for facts at having first-person experience, standing on the sidelines, then expect that every single sentence you type will be scrutinized to that standard. For example, when you state that Croyle is better than Cassel, I’ll need you to tell us all what you noticed when you were standing there next to them in games and practices.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Interpretation is not Facts either
So why do you persist, and secondly, theirs not one person in here that can say Cassel has a better arm than Croyle. I have watched the two of them throwing at the same time, in fact i have picture’s of them throwing at the Denver game, but what i watched doesn’t make it a fact. I will say that “IMO” Croyle has the better throwing of the two, and that most people in here can’t say he doesn’t. I’m NOT SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT INJURES OR BEING ON FIELD, JUST SAYING HE HAS A BETTER ARM.
You're all over the map here
Okay, what’s this about interpretation vs. facts? When I said I had brought facts, I was saying it about this post:
Alabama has never been known for powerful offenses, least of all through the air. That’s why they had never had a Heisman winner until Mark Ingram won it this past season. He came in at just under 2500yds. passing in his best year, with just 14 TDs. On the bright side, he had just four picks.
As a basis for comparison, Erik Ainge passed for 3522yds.,31 passing TDs, and 10 interceptions as a senior in the SEC. Yes, Tennessee passed the ball more, but that’s largely because Alabama coaches were reticent to put the game on Brodie’s fragile shoulders.
I’m sure you’ll tell me that you thought that I was calling what I said about Shula’s hesitance to trust Croyle a fact, but that would be dead wrong, because I actually said that AFTER I challenged you to respond to the facts.
Your turn.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Okay, sure thing
A weak argument flees from reason, as always.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
And yes, I'll be sure to "stock" someone else
I’m not sure what I’ll be stocking, but it will probably be old AOL promo CDs.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
thats caveman talk man
your going to cross into the realm of being brought up days later!
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.....
;) forgot sarcasm font
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.....
lol
Your right about the stats i looked, must have been someone else I’m think of, my bad. I could have swore he had passing yard records their.
No problemo
I mean, yes, he was doing pretty well, but not so well that he dropped anyone’s jaw, especially once Prothro went down.
Prothro…well, there’s just a wasted talent right there. That kid was tiny, but I think he would’ve been an impact player in the NFL if he hadn’t broken both bones in his lower leg.
I can’t open video links from work, but I think this links to my favorite play of that entire season:
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry but to me
what he did in college means nothing. He has done absolutely nothing in the NFL in 4 years to show that he can be a starting qb in this league. He has won 0 games as a starting qb and the most games he has played in a season is 9
All I can say is WOW?
Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.
by bringbacktheglory on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
And no, he doesn't have the all-time passing yardage mark for Alabama
He doesn’t even have the single-season passing yardage mark. John Parker Wilson, a wholly unremarkable quarterback for Alabama, has both of those records.
Brodie Croyle has zero passing records at Alabama, unless you count lowest INT ratio or something.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 4, 2010 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Man, this lack of chiefs news is killing me...
How long do we have to find out if we are actually keeping any of our free agents?
today at noon on Chiefs live
i posted the link in the fanshots, there will most likely be something on there straight from Josh Looney.
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.....
I always am skeptical about much even happening on the first day of Free Agency...
BUT, i am always wrong…Even in the middle of the night crap is going to be happening. It’s exciting.
It could be different this year with the CBA not existing…but who knows…
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Brodie did prove to be a good backup, IMO
However, I am willing to see if someone will offer a 3rd for him, that could then be used to acquire Boldin in Arizona. So we would go from having a backup QB that may not get to play, for a #1WR that will play and win some games for us.
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
A GREAT point, Lanier
Even though it wasn’t your point…if anyone thinks that Boldin and Croyle have remotely similar values they are nuts.
I’m fine with keeping him as a backup, but let’s not get our hopes up for anyone signing him and giving us a 3rd.
Apparently Ariz only said a third
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
I'd be cool with...
….free agent signings of Mawae or Rabach for vet center, burleson, chambers or k walters (still want Boldin too), Chester Taylor or Sproles would be great additions too. Not asking for much right?
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
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