Done Deal: Ravens Beat Chiefs, Acquire Boldin
by Joel Thorman on Mar 5, 2010 5:19 PM CST
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PrintThe Baltimore Ravens have acquired Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Boldin, 29, was being sought by the Kansas City Chiefs and, at one point, the New England Patriots.
Here's the rundown of the deal, according to Schefter.
Done deal: Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third- and fourth-round picks.
Remember, Boldin is expecting a long-term contract as well so this isn't exactly the easiest trade. Judging by the terms listed above, I suspect the Chiefs were more concerned with the contract than the compensation.
Here's the history behind what just went down....
3:00 PM (CST): Report surfaces that the Chiefs, Ravens and Patriots are in the bidding for Boldin.
4:00 PM (CST): The Patriots are out of the running leaving just the Chiefs and Ravens
5:00 PM (CST): All indications are that the Ravens will be the one to acquire Boldin
Now....Ravens have Boldin and the Chiefs are moving on.
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So this probably helps the chances of Tate being there in the second
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
i like the thinkinh of tate
Our OC last year was haley and he kept brigning in guys he knew…not Weis is, and i think he is gunna go for the guys he likes…Tate.
Next year=the great KYLE RUDOLPH
He's a good fit in Baltimore's system
he’s tough as nails and brings it every Sunday. Good move by the black birds.
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
The only thing more lame than mock draft's is the sarcasm font.
by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 5, 2010 5:20 PM CST reply actions
Walters is younger right?
The Chiefs will take a defensive player with 3 out of their first 4 picks in 2010
Also a better, more reliable option, at less cost. I’m fine that we didn’t get Boldin, because I think Balt overpayed for him, But I hope we get Walter and/or Chambers.
mmm...a 3 and a 4 this year...Id rather have our picks I guess....toss up, I guess..
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
it's too bad carl peterson isn't here
shit we coulda given them a second and a third, plus no way boldin gets mad when he finds out we think his 8mil/year asking price is WAY too low.. we coulda given him 10-12 easy
by wd123 on Mar 5, 2010 5:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
3rd and a 4th is a lot to give up
Especially for us. We aren’t just one receiver away. I am ok holding on to our high 3rd rounder.
only gave up a 3rd, traded down their 4th to a 5th
Given we were much higher in the 3rd, we could have probably had him for just our 3rd
by VermeilLikesToCry on Mar 5, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
yep, deal made more sense for balt, if it was just a 3, I was ok with it, a 3 and a 4 when we need that 4...nope
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
That's fine...
Personally, I would only have been willing to give up our 3rd and a 5th for him.
Now we can go after Walter.
Had me worried there for a second
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
so who do we all obsess over now???
thomas jones?
by chief in colorado on Mar 5, 2010 5:27 PM CST reply actions
Yep
I’m with Kray, both the Chiefs and The Royals are tight wad MF’ers. Our sports teams will never shine because they choose not to shell out money. Chicago bears fan on his way over, peace out chiefs nation!
I guess I don't understand why people are getting so pissed
This is free agency. None of these players are THAT (superstar caliber) good. I would have loved to have Boldin, but it’s not like with him we’re in the hunt for the playoffs.
I don’t get the jump from us not wanting to overpay to Pioli being a worthless, idiot, scummy douche bag.
LOL
Guys, Not the end of the world. Other options out there for us. We cant be so short sighted. Boldin would be great, but you dont know who we will draft/sign before next season…..I feel the sting too, but the draft is where championships are won….
No sweat off my sack.
…they gave up too much for a 30 yr old #2….We played it smart. NOT Cheap.
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by woodman212 on Mar 5, 2010 5:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
smokin' on the field (sort of)
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
by kabrink on Mar 5, 2010 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
She looks dyslectic to me.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
now, what kind of toe is it???
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Would be interesting to know what we were offering
our high 3rd sounds better than the package they got. So only a 4th? Weren’t in it at all?
by VermeilLikesToCry on Mar 5, 2010 5:30 PM CST reply actions
Guess I Agree With Kray...
you want to get better, Pioli? Make a fucking move and put your balls on the table. Chiefs Nation deserves better than mediocre trash that other teams do not want. I reiterate what others have said, we’ve got the fucking money, SPEND IT!!! Boldin would have immediately increased productivity on the offensive side of the football. If I’m Cassel, I’m in Pioli’s ass barking about him displaying a major case of douche-baggery..
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
This is starting to bother me
Not one single move? Not one single deal? I wish I knew what the plan is to fix our holes and it better not be only the draft. We need high quality leadership, fire, and experience.
This reminds me of some people who go line up on Black Friday for a long time...
they get in the store and couldn’t get any of the great deals…they end up buying some cheap cds or dvds to make it feel like that wait wasn’t a waste of time. Just buying cds and dvds you really didn’t want just to be involved seems sad.
Ya chambers seemed like a real sad buy last year, signing Matt to a long term deal real sad what a cheap gm we have, O’cal sad buy got our rt damn how sad, sorry we cant win every bidding war… While I wouldn’t have minded the trade no reason to fuss over it
Pioli was PATIENT for the good ones you listed.
He finds things without going all bonkers just to show he’s doing something.
It's still the first day of free agency
Relax people. There’s still players out there that could help, even if they aren’t big names.
We still have Weis and Crennel, probably our best pickups. Don't go jumping off of bridges guys.
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!
Are they going to suit up?
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Are they going to make our players better players?
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!
That is the million-dollar question right there, my friend...
because it is apparent we are not going to sign anybody worth a fuck, so we need to rely heavily on our coaching to upgrade the talent level of the current squad…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
Good point
but this is the same as last year. Wait until all the talent in the FA is signed by another team, and bring in 30 has beens hoping for one starter. I was expecting at least 2 or 3 impact players brought in. I have faith in the new staff to get it done, but Im impatient.
free agency is not just one day there will be more
by chief in colorado on Mar 5, 2010 5:31 PM CST reply actions
I think people just want to see some sort of spending
I understand wanting to spend smart, but our shamefully low team salary is getting, well, shameful.
by VermeilLikesToCry on Mar 5, 2010 5:32 PM CST reply actions
today
people are bitching about not paying enough. yesterday they were bitching about paying Cassel too much. Which is it?
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Touch o' both I suppose
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
My take is this. We just lost the poker game. We lost. Period
We showed our hand. OBVIOUSLY now everyone knows we are hot and heavy for receivers. It was a bad poker hand. If your going to play the game this late into the bidding, you WIN. You get it done. You don’t front in the NFL. You don’t act like you got it and go for it when your team has won 10 games 3 years. If your going to flex you finish the job and sens a statement.
who wouldnt know we need recievers? we set the nfl record for drops...cmon
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
This isn't about Boldin. It's the whole entire process. It happened last year
and it’s happening again. Does this not resemble last year?
Seriously....
ONE GUY!!!! OTHER options, first day of FA….need to take a deep breath….everyone knows we need help….even us at AP….
for all we know arizona didnt want to do business because we stole their coaching staff then lance long
WHO KNOWS what REALLY went down….I trust our front office
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
plus, if you go that route, I could say ok, then they are bluffing that they will take a dez bryant round 1...
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
Kabrink I hear ya'. But we have done NOTHING so far AGAIN. NOTHING. NOT ONE THING!!
What the fuck is going on? Clark needs to sell the team to Jerry Jones.
yeah cause
he’s been winning the SB a whole lot lately?
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
He did throw away draft pick for a WR though.
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!
Throw away is right
Roy’s worked out real well for them hasn’t he?
Chiefs...
another swing and a miss….scared to give someone a little money. Same story, different yr.
For the record...
The Ravens actually gave up less than our 3rd round pick is worth, according to the trade value chart.
Our pick is worth 250 points, their 3rd and 4th combined is worth 204. That doesn’t even count the 5th they got back.
My guess is, Boldin wanted to sign in Balt, or Balt was willing to pay more $$ to get him. I think it was about the contract, personally. I hope it’s that he didn’t want to come here, and not that we weren’t willing to pay…b/c that would really piss me off.
by kcsno56 on Mar 5, 2010 5:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I am telling you the biggest thing the Chiefs have going against them
is our piss poor record over the last 3 years… Big time FAs want money and they want to win….the team that offers both will beat out a team that offers them one. Besides, I hope our big FA splash is not a WR.
The Chiefs will take a defensive player with 3 out of their first 4 picks in 2010
hmmm
Agrees with Krayfish….its like we dont even want to try to get better!!!! However I`m still in hope of Walter and Jones…
I wonder if the problem we have each year in signing players is because we suck and no one wants to join or we just dont offer enough for their services?
by CHIEFS_FAN_ENGLAND on Mar 5, 2010 5:37 PM CST reply actions
More to it then that.
U are getting to focused on one guy. Bigger picture, other receivers…sorry, im not making sentences….
There is a lot of stuff that goes into
negotiating with a player. Maybe Boldin did not even want to be a Chief.
everyone needs to calm the F down
how many big name FA did Pioli sign every year when he won 3 superbowls in 4 years, none that I can remember. The guy knows what he is doing how about we give him time to do it, if you wanna bail now because we didnt waste a ton of money on a big name player then go ahead. If all you want is an owner and GM who just throw tons of money at big name FA and dont worry about building a team that has chemistry and a chance to win the superbowl then become a Redskins fan. Im serious people are getting way too worked up over this, the Ravens overpaid for Boldin, just like the Bears overpaid for Peppers, Im not going to lose any sleep over this I still have faith in Pioli and my team
by banshee_01 on Mar 5, 2010 5:37 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
They traded a 4th round pick for him
Not a huge investment when you’re already a powerhouse like NE. Not to mention they haven’t won a Super Bowl since he got there.
Didn't say he was a free agent - i heard.
I meant it as they could be so good because they had tom brady and could afford not to get those huge name players whereas we dont have a Tom Brady,
look man
It’s not about how many people we sign or who It’s about wanting to win and you can’t do that by waiting for the draft or signing 4th string players we want to win NOW!
I LOVE MY CHIEFS
by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 5, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
they should just give the ravens the superbowl trophy because they got boldin...
then us chiefs can sit there sulking in the back wishing we could be holding the trophy because we traded for boldin…
How do people feel about Clowney?
25 yrs young, I mean, He ain’t no Boldin though, or probably walter for that matter
I like clowney
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
he certainly
sounds like a funny guy! bada bing!!
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Ok. Ok banshee. Your right. Emotions run high right now. It is time for a breath.
Ok. All hope is not lost. But man. How many more decades have to go by before we get it? When is ever gonna be our turn I get frustrated. I’m sorry. I’ll step away for a sec and come back in a bit. Thanks guys. Go Chiefs.
be it known
i didnt flag you Kray :)
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.....
yea I have faith too….However since Jan. 16, 1994 my faith is dwindling!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by CHIEFS_FAN_ENGLAND on Mar 5, 2010 5:39 PM CST reply actions
Tough times for Cardinals fans
Warner, Rolle, Boldin, probably Dansby…
by VermeilLikesToCry on Mar 5, 2010 5:41 PM CST reply actions
thats what happens with smaller market teams and tight ass owners...they cant keep anybody
kinda like the chiefs….they move on to teams that can contend and are willing to pay them
Never thought about that
but that’s what comes of good teams and their players. Make it to the Super Bowl and everybody wants them a piece
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
The only thing more lame than mock draft's is the sarcasm font.
by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 5, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
im a baltimore fan and chiefs fan...
The ravens and chiefs both needed Boldin, but its just a lot for the chiefs to give up the 5th pick in the 4rd round. Im sure there will be some moves for KC in the wideout area.
Same old thing
I’m getting real tired of the Chiefs never signing anyone of consequence. Baltimore stole him, we could of easily better that deal. Who are they going to sign??? More 3rd stringers from the Pats. Let me guess big signing will be Ben Watson!!!!!!!
why not? ben watson would be a nice upgrade
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
look at the skins for signing a lot of free agents and the success that has brought since signing deion and company in the late 90's
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
Agreed.
I like that we drove the price and were in contention. It helps us, and hurts a AFC team to lose that compenation.
Have to look at the compensation too.
We couldnt really match what the Ravens offered as soon as they made it two picks. The value difference between the Ravens 3rd and 4th and ours is night and day.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Y'know, we a few notable exceptions
Pioli isn’t exactly known for sinking huge dollars or draft picks into big name free agents.
Not only that, a week ago, Haley was saying how were trying to get as many good football players as they could from the draft, which to me suggests they want as many picks as they can get.
by alakan81 on Mar 5, 2010 5:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions
No, you're mistaken
He sprung fully formed from the head of Zeus and then caught like eleventy bajillion touchdowns.
Y’know, cuz he’s a play maker.
by alakan81 on Mar 5, 2010 5:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
We are not in a "Win Now" mode
We have to build the team… Boldin would be a liability because of his age by the time we are contending keep the picks, get good value and make some moves for younger guys entering their prime, not leaving it.
The Chiefs will take a defensive player with 3 out of their first 4 picks in 2010
I thought it was a
What have you done for me lately league
by Bestofthewest on Mar 5, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Do we make a play
for Shaun Rogers then?
I'm officially on the 'Draft Eric Berry' train.
Haley-Crennel 2010.
by scottbwalters on Mar 5, 2010 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
Nice deal for Boldin
3 year extension for 25M and 10M guaranteed.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Anyway....
For once sad to leave work. Hope we sign someone soon. AP rocks.
wow
the rage against the Chiefs brass is impressive. maybe boldin just didn’t want to (gasp) live in Kansas City? some guys aren’t gonna play here no matter what cash you throw at them, for reasons of nightlife, hometown preference, past name-calling exchanges with Haley…
breathe, kids. Boldin wasn’t gonna save us.
should probably pay Chambers tho, at this point.
Yes...
if the reason Pioli didn’t lay it all out on the table for Boldin was because he wants to ensure we sign Chambers, then I’m okay with that. His next move had better be putting CC’s name in ink….
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
huh?
Don’t get me wrong, I like Chris Chambers. But he is not going to win you ball games. He has been an underachiever his entire career. Im afraid that we have just been so crappy at WR over the past years that we get excited when someone doesnt drop the ball.
How are we better offensively with Bowe and Chambers this year than we were with Bowe and Chambers last year?
Not Better...
but it is apparent he is not going to sign anybody else. So we may as well keep the “good” ones that we do have. Besides, I thought Chambers stepped in and did an exceptional job last year. Well, besides the one drop at the 3-yard line.
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
fair enough
Im just so sick and tired of getting excited about guys that no other teams want. Eventually, we have to begin to wonder – are we right in wanting other’s trash or is the rest of the league right in dumping the trash and our talent evaluators have all lost their mind.
Im seriously going to lose my mind if I have to watch another year of “improvement”. 6-10 here we come.
Was this year and a 6-10 year next year not better than we were heading under herm? it takes time to rebuild a team that was ignored for so long… Boldin probably will make an impact for what 4 years? probably at least 2 of which we still would be near 8-8
agree
Look, I know Herm left the cupboard half (or about 1/10th) full. Seriously, though I cant remember one decent FA we have signed in years (Cassell excluded.) Our last draft consisted of reaching tremendously for Jackson, grabbing a back up DE in the 3rd, picking up a bunch of crap in the middle and getting a kicker. Oh, and the kicker was the best of the bunch.
Then for FA we signed a whole bunch of old white guys. Then we picked up the patriots reject at right tackle. Then we traded for those two crappy linemen from Miami.
Other teams go from losing records to the playoffs. We seem to be happy with improving one win at a time.
Ya but how many of them stay in the playoffs? And this isn’t just Herm. Dick did the same…. Most teams get new coach start a rebuild us nope we kept going like everything was fine. I agree this hasn’t been great or maybe like I hoped but I’m not going to break down heck we are slowly on the rise I’d rather be going this way slowly then continuing to go down
Weis and Crennel are not young pups....
They are not here to raise rookies….they are here to win. So far we have not shown that we are serious about winning…Now.
Our team is way too young….we need some good veteran players…pronto.
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
Barring some complete disaster
They’ll be here for at least 2 or 3 yrs and more than that is the Chiefs show improvement the next few years.
by alakan81 on Mar 5, 2010 6:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes because I’m sure Pioli said hey guys when you guys sign on with us we will sell our future to try and win a few extra games to please those fans who’s life clearly depends on us making moves in early March last thing we need is them to admit themselves into the hospital. So don’t worry I wont expect you to do any helping worry about any young guys because frankly we are only going to get the all pros
We seriously needs some playmakers
Difference makers!
Game changers!
We can’t seriously expect our coaching staff to improve these crap sacks in Chiefs uniforms we trotted out last year.
by alakan81 on Mar 5, 2010 6:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone ever think
that maybe we are trying to build a winner?
Pittsburgh=Great team on downslide w/ Cowher
Built through draft, won super bowl…twice.
Arizona=Sad sack team for decades.
Hire a coordinator, from pittsburgh, BUILT THROUGH THE DRAFT!
made super bowl.
Kansas City=Rough patch since Vermiel left
hired coordinator from arizona, BUILDING THROUGH THE DRAFT!!!!
We got Dorsey, Albert, Cassel, Jackson, Bowe, Charles, Flowers, Page
Peices are there, now the final peices along the offensive and defensive lines, and then finish with the complimentary parts, the change-up power back, the #2 WR, a slot reciever
THE CHIEFS ARE DEFINETLY CLOSER THAN WE THINK!…..I hope.
I applaud your optimism
Its just very frustrating always watching other teams sign guys that we could use and want to have.
Im sure im not the only one who was counting on Pioli to start upgrading our team in a quicker fashion.
It also seems like we are not doing anything although we have so many holes and so many positions in need of an upgrade….
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
well said!dont
We can’t expect too many huge names…
But, kevin walter and thomas jones would be a great haul, still.
* 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 Mar 5, 2010 6:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I retain the optimism for now...
this reaction is what i would have expected from our fanbase had this been draft day, and not the first day of free agency…
I definetly like how the first day of NFL free agency has evolved into the leagues “Signing Day”…pretty exciting.
However, if draft day is a disaster, then this type of reaction from KC fans will be justified, and i will be right there with you all.
oh come on
when is the last time the Chiefs have won a playoff game? There is a fine line between slowly building for the future and foregoing immediate gain for future results. The Chiefs are mired in mediocrity. No, actually being mediocre sounds really good compared to the last three years.
which means
now he can be traded
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
yeah, ouch!
wow
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
I think Okung is going to be gone before us anyways with the Lions getting Williams they may not go with one of the stud tackles although a tough trade down may be in mind
Time to sign Chris Chambers
Or has someone else signed him too?!
Nate Burleson
Anquan Boldin
Kevin Walters
Chris Chambers
I'm starting to worry...
that no one wants to be a Chief. Is Pioli gonna swing and miss this year?
Not necessarily.
The second-tier free agents usually make or brake a free agency class. It just be nice to sign a top-tier free agent for once. Hoping Thomas Jones bites.
With Our Lack Of Commitment
to bringing in any top tier names or showing we are gonna do something, why as a FA would you want to come here…. that’s my concern on how were blowing it…
This is really disappointing
My FA hopes for our offense just tanked. Hard finding positives to say about us when every offseason is one abysmal let down after another. How does a team improve when they don’t try to make the additions neccassary? Looking out for T jones but I’m not holding my breath.
My take on it is...
that it is tougher to fill seats with out a flashy name or two. Think about it. What was the last big name Chiefs jersey you wanted to run out to the store and buy and wear around for everyone to see? Dorsey? Cassel? Maybe? Bowe….ugg. Jackson….blaaahh. Charles now, after a half of a good year. I bet most teams outside of the Chiefs fan base couldn’t name more than three good Chiefs. God. Hard to be excited about a team full of average joes…
when the Pats won their first SB, after a 5-11 season
what players outside of Drew Bledsoe and MAYBE Lawyer Milloy could you name? they were a TEAM of average joes who came together and weren’t flashy on either side of the ball. they were solid, well coached, and well managed.
Ok
you got me on that. But do you actually think we can be competetive with the guys we have now? I remember getting absolutely demolished several times this year….one that comes to mind is the first game against San Diego. Could any amount of good coaching change that train wreck around? Holy shit. We were out of it after the first five minutes. It was on regular tv and they went to another game after the start of the third qtr.
Now?
i don’t know…we’ll never see that. the team we have now won’t be the team we’ll see come August. we’ll see some of the guys we have now with the guys picked up in the draft, along with a few second-tier free, agent signings. i believe the coaching has improved ten fold and that in of itself will be a MAJOR improvement.
the superstars that came out of New England weren’t superstars when they got there. they were coached into a team and then became superstars. as a fan, i hope for a well balanced team before i start to worry about big names.
You are the man
thanks for bitch slapping me back into reality. I can see it now. Mark it. I call 6 wins this year. I will toast to that. IF we can get two more wins each year…it will take 3-4 years to make the playoffs. That actually makes it sound a little more tolerable.
i would say two years
but it all hangs on this draft…and unfortunately, i have a feeling AP will have another meltdown after the draft, for no reason except people aren’t getting the names they’re smitten with.
my off-season was made with Charlie and Romeo. everything else would be icing on the cake.
that's how you build ... thru the draft, not FA
stay with youth, get the guys you want to fill the holes you have … then KEEP getting young, fresh, new players to KEEP those roster spots frombecoming holes all over again
for those of you who love to bash the dearly departed Herm Edwards, he knew what to do when he got here (scrap the again team and start over) … he wasn’t able to START that until 2008 … Pioli and Haley had no idea who or what they had when they got here, so they started all over again, too (sad but true: last year was for purposes of evaluation, not playing “competitive football”)
this year, the draft will be SUPER important to our team … and I honestly think we could end up with 4 starters from this draft, not to mention a couple of backups) … it WILL take time, but it WILL happen …
1) fix OLine holes
2) fix DLine and LB holes
3) WR
4) Secondary
mix well, allow to gel … voila … Team Chiefs will be tasty if Chef Pioli garners the right ingredients and allows his specialty chefs (Weis and Crennel) to work their magic
so relax, sit back and enjoy … draft day 2010 is going to be very, very interesting
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
Yea i agree, this is a load of crap! Is Pioli on Vacation or what? ? He told us he would use that 2nd round pick to replace gonzalez, he needs to grow a pair and do it! Boldin was ours to lose! Im sick of not having a big name signing since joe montana and marcus allen 15 freaking years ago!! We dont want average joes, we want 1 or 2 stars in free agency, we have plenty of money we have sold out every game for 20 years and we havent spent any money in 15 years!
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