Chiefs' Copper Gets One Year Deal, Seahawks Pursued Him, Too
by Joel Thorman on Mar 7, 2010 9:55 AM CST
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs made their second move of free agency Saturday morning re-signing special teams ace Terrance Copper.
Apparently, the Chiefs weren't the only ones interested.
Copper told Kevin Travis of the Washington Daily News that the Seahawks pursued him this offseason as well.
(We're assuming that by "this offseason" he meant starting on Friday when he was officially not under contract by the Chiefs.)
Copper, who turns 28 next week, also revealed that he signed a one year contract with the Chiefs. No word on the amount but a special teams player could be drawing the veteran minimum -- $630,000 -- for his experience.
"I like the coaches and I think we're getting better," Copper told the News. "We got better at the end of last year and I think we're on our way to doing some good things."
Copper has a career high 16 special teams tackles in 2009.
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"We got better at the end of last year and I think we're on our way to doing some good things."
Facepalm….how many years in a row do I have to hear this?
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 7, 2010 10:03 AM CST reply actions
Would you rather hear....
“We really fell apart at the end of last year and I think we’re on our way to a whole new level of suck”.
Yeah...but we beat the donkeys like a rented mule.
No but they could have said that the last 3 years....
And it would have been true. Not really sure how much better this team is going to be next year. They do have better coaches, but no better talent. Yes they will get some talent in the draft but so will every team.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 7, 2010 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
They have talent.
Now they have a coaching staff that is capable of cultivating that talent. Every year the superbowl is won with players that are not considered the best at their positions. The chiefs are chalk full of those guys.
Yeah...but we beat the donkeys like a rented mule.
Pats 1st Super Bowl
Didn’t have much talent. Tons of unknown role players. The Chiefs have talent. Let’s hope this top teir coaching staff can unleash their talents.
Brandon Flowers
Glenn Dorsey
Tyson Jackson
Derrick Johnson
Tamba Hali
Matt Cassel
Jamaal Charles
Dwayne Bowe
Brandon Albert
Brian Waters
Ryan O’Callahan
Theres a ton of talent! Previous regimes have misused them or failed to nurture them. Imagine if we add 3-4 more starters via the draft. Maybe Eric Berry, Jerry Hughes, Mardy Gilyard, Torrell Troup. We’ll be well on our way.
by Larryemcdaniel on Mar 7, 2010 11:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
"Every year the superbowl is won with players that are not considered the best at their positions."
Ok? Well obviously no team could possibly have the most talented players at every position….that’s ludacris. But are you really going to argue that in general the super bowl winning team doesn’t have a higher than average amount of talent? I would hope not. I would also hope you won’t ague that the Chiefs have anything close to an average amount of talent on the team.
Every team has some talent, but some teams like the Chiefs have so little talent it’s hard to compete. Don’t believe me? Well its no coincidence that we have won so few games over the last 3 years and have the lowest payroll in the NFL
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 7, 2010 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Talent is one thing.
Making effective use of it quite another. What I am saying is that there are a significant number of players on the roster that could, if given the right teaching and motivation, to produce at a “higher than average” level. If this is what you call “talent”, then that is enough to be superbowl contender. I’m just saying that I believe there are many players on the current roster that have not hit their ceiling yet.
Yeah...but we beat the donkeys like a rented mule.
Fair enough
I agree with some of that….There are players who have not hit their ceiling. (hopefully) It’s too early to call last years draft a bust, but I don’t like the way it’s looking. Since the Chiefs aren’t getting any top notch FA’s it’s important last years draft call step it up this year.
I still have a hard time believing that the team with the lowest pay roll is going to compete.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 7, 2010 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
What's the dealeo with Chris Chambers?
Last I heard other teams were sniffing around him?
"I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror" - Sid Vicious.
by craig in calgary on Mar 7, 2010 10:11 AM CST reply actions
Ocho Cinco, and Chambers are hanging out at Newport, KY
Checkin’ out the view of what the stadium looks like, and all the mayhem that Vine St. has to offer.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Figured
They would be at Freedom Halls last game!!! Damn I hate the Cardinals!!!! Uuuggggghh!!!
"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
by Matt_Grbac on Mar 7, 2010 11:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
hahaha...
Traffic yesterday was horrendous on I 65 after I was done hiking through Clark State Forest. I had forgotten that the Cardinals last b-ball game in Freedom Hall was yesterday…
The new stadium is looking pretty nice along the waterfront.
Go Chiefs!!!!
"I like the coaches..."
one more piece of vindication for Haley. Haters take note.
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
I have been critical in the past about Coppers inability to catch a ball as a reciever but...
…dude flat plays all out on ST and he sounds like he is willing to play that role. Seems he is a good fit with this staff….. now let’s hope Haley can get his hands figured out.
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!
I have a feeling we, as fans, don't value Copper highly enough
He’s a special teams standout, and he’s so good at that craft that he garnered interest from another team for it. For a facet of the game as disrespected as special teams, that’s pretty impressive. He doesn’t offer much to our offense, but what do you expect from a 5th receiver.
He’s our Kassim Osgood. The Chargers didn’t think enough of him to resign him, and he actually went to the Probowl for his special-teams exploits. Nevertheless, I saw multiple people pulling for us to sign him on AP, and I’m as guilty as the rest. I think, in this case, the grass always looks greener on the other side.
What’s not to like about Copper? From all indications, he’s a strenuous worker, he’s dang good on special teams, and he wants to be a Chief. By the way, who got the ball rolling in our romp against Denver with their 50 yard reception on the first offensive play of the game?
Terrance Copper can be my 5th receiver any day.
by NW on Mar 7, 2010 10:51 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
amen. bravo. plus 5.
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
Agreed--and rec'd.
A nice shot of common sense….
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
How many people
Want to see our starting players risking injuries running up and down the field trying to make tackles on special teams? Thats why Terrance Copper is so valuable. He is a low cost high talent special teams player. If he gets injured you can find another backup wide reciever to fill in for him. You wouldnt want Bowe or Chambers playing special teams.
I dont
Every team has special teams specialist…the guy doesn’t know football.
by Larryemcdaniel on Mar 7, 2010 11:55 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
yeah, kassim osgood was a STAR for the SD special teams...any player on that team would say this...
any fan would as well…he made some amazing plays, was a coverage beast…
heck, we took charles off coverage duty and then gave up two returns to cribbs
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
I'm just glad...
That idiot left. People like that give Chiefs fans a bad name with their crying and complaining about everything. What a tool.
by BALLard49 on Mar 7, 2010 1:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
yes
But take a lesson from yourself and don’t be him.
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Exactly what I was thinking.
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!
Now getting back to the Chiefs and Copper
I’m not a huge fan of this move, but you have to remember that we’re building up to and 80 man roster here. There’s going to be a ton of shuffling around before we narrow it down to the final 53-man roster. This uncapped year stands to be a wild one. Who knows what the landscape will be by the time the season starts?!
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
I tried really hard to be civil with j-wells last night
But that guy is just awful. Hope he tones it down or goes to the ESPN board to spread his vitriol. AP is a place for intelligent—not belligerent—debate.
by Chief-Eli on Mar 7, 2010 1:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I love the fact that Seattle was after Copper also, its kind of like we're not the only one who thinks UGLY girl can be pretty
Solid move signing Copper! We are headed in the right direction, it was like back in the days of Marty when he would keep a roster spot open for a Special Teams ace (i.e. Bennie Thompson, Greg Manusky)
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
kind of funny though
When did Seattle chase him? Before he was a FA?
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Can you prove that? It'll help with alimony case :)
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 9, 2010 2:49 AM CST up reply actions
Maz was not only a Special teams Ace, but he also contributed quite well as a sub on the regular defense
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 9, 2010 2:24 AM CST up reply actions
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