Report: Chiefs Negotiating With Chris Chambers
by Joel Thorman on Mar 7, 2010 11:15 AM CST
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PrintIt's been awfully quiet around one of the Kansas City Chiefs most important unrestricted free agents. Though he was considered a priority for the Chiefs, Chambers hit the open market on Friday and reportedly drew some interest from the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Chiefs are negotiating with Chambers to retain his services for the 2010 season (and maybe beyond).
As I've said before, gauging Chambers' trade value is difficult. His age (31) doesn't make him very attractive but the fact that he came on strong in the second half of the season after signing with the Chiefs suggests he's still got some left in the tank.
He was one of the Chiefs only deep threats in the 2009 averaging 16.9 yards per catch on 36 receptions.
Chambers' strong second half likely made him eager to check out the market for his services.
Florio also passes along that "there's a growing feeling in league circles that the Chiefs could be a surprise team in 2010" considering the year-to-year field of playoff teams experiences on average a 50% turnover rate.
(H/T Da Chiefs Guy)
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some people said the same thing about charles before the start of last season
not saying TC is going to be the next big thing, cus he probably won’t, but you know :p
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
disagree
just because our WR needs increase doesn’t mean that our other needs decrease. regardless of whether or not he is in KC next year, i’d still put safety, NT, OL, LB above WR. they are bigger holes and need to be filled first.
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
hmm not sure where this one came from.
move along now. nothing to see here.
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
+1
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Mar 7, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
THANK GOD
i was not happy about the possibility of losing (arguably) our best receiver when we missed out on Boldin. I can’t believe I’m typing this.
I think this is a crucial sign
Bowe/Chambers is a fine WR tandem, not great but servicable.
If he is resigned, Chiefs don’t need to use a high pick on WR, however if he goes elsewhere, it will need to be adressed early. We can’t expect Cassel to develop with no one to throw to.
"I've only been in love with a beer bottle and a mirror" - Sid Vicious.
by craig in calgary on Mar 7, 2010 11:23 AM CST reply actions
Agreed on all counts, except...
I still feel that the Chiefs need to spend at least one of their 2nd rounders on a receiver. Preferably a deep field threat.
Seeing how lost we’d be in that department without Chambers makes me realize how thin we are at receiver. Specifically, how thin we are at playmaking wide-outs.
by NW on Mar 7, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
disagree
just because our WR needs increase doesn’t mean that our other needs decrease. regardless of whether or not he is in KC next year, i’d still put safety, NT, OL, LB above WR. they are bigger holes and need to be filled first.
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
by Leaf on Mar 7, 2010 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
agreed and rec'd - well said
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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yah...what Leaf said
I would also be inclined to put power back linebacker in there too before WR. Someone like Blout that will hopefully come cheap and provide the wrecking ball to JC’s lightning.
by MasterBlaster7 on Mar 7, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously it's. nice to hear something
Positive about our Chefs
by TonyG88 on Mar 7, 2010 11:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to see a deal get done
Bowe and chambers are the makings of a pretty good WR group
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
good, I hope we bring him back
I think this was planned all along. I think Pioli is high class and told CC that we want him back but that if he wished to look around to go ahead but give us the last chance.
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Great News
I still want Golden Tate though if he is available for our 2a pick. Also wouldnt mind finding a tight end. I’ve always felt like Cassel is a QB that would benefit greatly from a good pass catching TE.
Would you still want Tate
if a noce tackle (Cody) or a pass rusher (Hughes) were there? I just don’t value receivers that high to pick one over a more pressing need.
Stay in KC Chris Chambers
We love you here!
Prediction: With the #5 pick, the Kansas City Chiefs take someone we've never freakin` heard of...
Warning: Irrelevant Madden 10 comment
Definitely resigned him as the WR corps was pretty weak going in to 2010. He had a decent year for me in ’09 (not bad considering how awful KC was overall) but really had a showing in 2010, eclipsing 1000 yards for only the 2nd time in his career. I moved him to the slot because I picked up Dez Bryant with my 1st round pick and put him opposite Bowe.
Chambers lost a step (dropping from 91 speed to 88, and a few other stat slips) – but overall he didn’t drop much and was certainly productive. He wasn’t as much of a deep threat with the speed drop, but was consistent over the middle (good hands) and had solid RAC numbers.
Haha awesome
You know, Madden has correctly predicted the winner of 6 out of the last 7 Superbowls.
by NW on Mar 7, 2010 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
in madden it wont be such a bad thing
as all you have to deal with is his athletic abilities. all the off field BS that will come with Dez won’t be in the game.
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
You want to hear something hilarious
I picked up Eric Berry in the 5th round – for some reason his stats out of college didn’t project as well to Madden from NCAA – mostly they put his AWR down in the 30’s – but his other measurables were good.
They had Taylor Mays waaaay jacked up – Oakland took him #3 or something like that.
by Ochophosphate on Mar 7, 2010 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
Chiefs def could see a huge turn around
With a decent draft, the Chiefs could hit the 10-6 mark, with loses to SD x2, Indy, Houston, SF, Tenn. Obviously we could beat Houston, SF and Tenn, but I’m trying to keep it as realistic as possible.
by Larryemcdaniel on Mar 7, 2010 11:29 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Awesome
Chamber was really good option last season.
I really wanted to keep Vrabel and Chambers. They are smart and still have something left in them.
It’s gotta be exciting to Chiefs players to get these new coordinators. Chambers should really excel under Weis.
I would still like to get a Randle El or Laveranues Coles for depth sakes.
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by Matt_Grbac on Mar 7, 2010 11:35 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Can Randel El still throw like he did in Super Bowl XL.
If so, he be a great versatile weapon at the right price.
by ChiefsFan90s on Mar 7, 2010 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Matt
I’ve seen you tout Coles a lot, can I ask why?
He just looked really ineffective last season, and I feel like he’s pretty much done. Not that I would hate signing him, or anything, but I feel like if he’s more than your #4, at this point, you don’t have much of a WR core. I also think that he’s used to making $ and that he probably is going to expect more PT than we should be giving him at this point in his career.
I think it will surprise most people
How much a defense can improve from year 1 to year 2 of a switch to the 3-4.
Even with mostly the same guys, I believe it will greatly improve. Throw in Crennel and some talented rookies and salty vets and things could really turn around in a hurry.
by alakan81 on Mar 7, 2010 11:42 AM CST via mobile reply actions
so true
widely overlooked ’round KC it seems to me.
This is year 2 of a system, year one for 2 new coaches. make zero roster changes, and I say we would still have a legit shot at 8-8 next year — players gel and get more experienced, timing is huge, understanding the playbook, schedule, and organization, coaching styles, etc.
Add to that some good draft picks, trades, and signings, and that’s how ya build a team. that’s what’s happening with the Chiefs right now, the way I see it.
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and his level headed comments.
where’s that BetaRayBill guy and his level headed comments but made in Olde English?
I don't know
But I’m sure I have a Beta Ray Bill picture of my hard drive and I might be able to comment in Olde English for at least 20 seconds before I want to punch myself in the face.
by alakan81 on Mar 7, 2010 1:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
+1
The defense was coming around pretty good at the end of the year. I saw improvement all year. Those damned big plays were what killed us. In the 2nd year of the 3-4, with better coaching, players will be in better position and more instinctive. Then the big plays will all be made by our defense NOT their offense.
+1
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Chiefs will be competing for a division title in 2010
Chambers is hands down the best reciever on the team.
The only knock was his huge drop that may have cost us a win. Aside from one play he was pretty damn good last year, and in my opinion much more reliable that Bowe is.
Since we were unable to make a big splash in FA, resigning Chamber is pretty improtant.
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by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 7, 2010 12:06 PM CST reply actions
Bowe has to improve greatly this year
If he doesn’t…I think it might be time to start looking for a new #1
we should be looking for one anyway
And I mean in the draft in the value rounds – not one of the glamour picks
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
Totally agree
I still think Bowe could turn out to be a dominant receiver, but why not try to find a 1a
yeah, we need someone who is a dominant WR, Bowe has been nice, but we still need to look...
personally I trade D-Bowe, and I have been one of his biggest supporters…he just let me down big time last year with drops, the diuretic…I figure his value is at its peak…so like DJ…they should both go…
Im hoping our first trade will be croyle and a 5th for S.Rogers
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
On DJ
I’m willing to give him a last chance because I thought about who has coached him since he came into the league. But Bowe, as much as I want him to succeed…man, either you can catch a football or you can’t
yep...has some great ability but we can't live with drops right now..we can live with picks though
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
They better friggin' get this one done!
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
the good feeling about the chiefs in league circles
speaks volumes about the coaching staff, and the front office….These guys respect ability just like the players…if you walk into a room with all 32 teams and you look at that staff…KC is like an all pro team
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
Baltimore Sun reports
that Jared Gaither is avalible in a trade, since the Ravens want to move Oher to left tackle. He has a first round tender on him, but could probabaly be had for less.
man, I wanted him AND paul oliver that supp draft...grrr
Scott Pioli will find a way to make NT the biggest offseason priority.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson
Yeah, I think Carl only needed to submit a 4th rd that year to get Gaither
I’m sure he used that 4th wisely in the entry draft. Oh wait….
why not our first second?
hes a legit left tackle and is 23. Definetely more safe a pick then taking Okung at 5, plus it’s the second round.
I think we have an average left tackle.
Who could be a pro bowl guard. Basically the same argument for taking a tackle 5 overall
I think a team like Baltimore would LOVE to have DJ....
…I think we could unload him and maybe pick up Gaither and a maybe another pick.
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!
why would Baltimore want DJ?
They have pretty good depth at inside linebacker. Lewis, Gooden, Ellerbe, McClain
Because he is so versitile. I just think he would peak thier interest.
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!
We're better off without him
There was money at stake during the second half of the season with the Chiefs, which is why he played well.
Unless we offer him a 1 year contract than I don’t want him
I don't want no Yo-Yos
Jeez can't help but wish:
Charles/Jones in the backfield + Bowe/Chambers/Tate at wideout. Hey thats has a good look to it and I think a good blend of young energy combined with experience.
If we get Thomas Jones and Chris Chambers signed maybe get a few other vets in key spots to help and go crazy in the draft, Berry, NT, ILB in the earily rounds and our center in 3rd round with the rest of the line in 4th and 5th round we will be looking GOOD!
I think that's the most likely approach for Pioli and crew
Make one sexy move (Drafting Berry IMO) and the rest is pure utility on our way to building a solid all-around team.
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This
Needs to be done. XD. Keeping Chambers and Vrabel will be the best moves of the offseason, from the way that things are looking. While, I’m not sure about keeping Copper, or Battle, clearly there was something there worthwhile to the guys in the front office. hope it all pans out.
by BetterRedThanDead on Mar 7, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions
I love the picture of him and Gates
Chambers is absolute money, he made our receiving core what it is today. I wish him good luck wherever he goes except against the Chargers of course.
I think if or where we draft a receiver
We’ll still be signing many UDFA WR’s and see if any can show something in training camp. This is a deep draft so i’d imagine there will be more UDFA’s this year then in years past, not only within the Chiefs but league wide.
Chiefs draft wishlist:
1. S Berry
2a. NT Cody
2b. OLB Hughes
3. C Walton
4. CB Warren
5a. WR Decker
5b. ILB M. Johnson
5c. PR/KR Holliday
by King of the Cassel on Mar 7, 2010 2:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Can't believe I'm only now putting 2 and 2 together...
But it seems pretty obvious now, that Chambers was plan B, with Boldin being plan A.
I would have loved to of had both, but the fact that we are now pushing to sign him after missing on Boldin, when we could’ve locked up Chambers before he even reached FA, kind of makes it obvious.
I’m not saying there is no way we would have brought him back if we got Boldin, but we probably would’ve wanted him back cheap.
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