Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 3/9

by Chris Thorman on Mar 9, 2010 6:49 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

Good morning Chiefs fans. We've got a couple of player visits today, in addition to this morning's dose of Chiefs news. Enjoy.

7 years after he got away, Boldin becomes a Raven - baltimoresun.com
Todd Haley, the Kansas City Chiefs' coach who was Boldin's offensive coordinator with the Cardinals, once said Boldin's toughness is "off the charts." "I truly don't believe there'd be another player playing," Haley said. "A couple might have come back but not played at the level he has played at that position. He caught two to three balls in games that were the exact same situation that he broke his face. He's fearless. He catches it clean, no double catch. He is a true man."

Chiefs News Chiefs Update | Chiefs Football at BobGretz.com
But you don’t like the fact that the best players in the 2010 crop of UFAs have changed area codes and none have added the 816. You want sparkle, you want names like Peppers, Rolle and Dansby signing deals and walking away with a truck load of Hunt Family money.

Chiefs hold on to wide receiver Chris Chambers - KansasCity.com
Chris Chambers was hopeful that after nine seasons in the NFL, he had finally found a home in Kansas City. Even after becoming an unrestricted free agent Friday, Chambers instructed his agent to try to get a deal done with the Chiefs. The veteran wide receiver got his wish Monday when he signed a three-year contract.

Beebe, Grandy named Athletes of the Week
Lawrence then introduced Don Willis, the girls track coach. Lawrence listed Willis’ credentials. "He was a 1991 graduate of Cabrillo," Lawrence said. "He was a thrower and a football player. "Went on to a distinguished career at the University of Washington and played eight years in the NFL — the last five with the Kansas City Chiefs."

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I'm glad we didn't go after Boldin. And I hope we stay away from Thomas Jones too.

Boldin is on the decline. He’s getting older, injury prone, and can cause problems with his coaches/team.

TJ is overrated, expensive, and an old journeyman.

I’d rather Fargas. We’ve all seen what he can do. He has better numbers than Jones and he didn’t have one of the best run blocking teams in the league last year. Oh, and he’s due a lot less and younger too.

Fargas > TJ

by EyePod on Mar 9, 2010 6:53 AM CST reply actions

Seriously...

Besides carries what numbers are better… I hardly consider multiple 1000 yard seasons overated… Just my honest opinion.

8-8 is possible in 2010 and it wont take breaking the bank on 2nd tear free agents getting lucrative contracts because the free agent pool is so weak this year!

by Chieffan_Toby on Mar 9, 2010 7:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

lol

Um….not even close, Fargas has had way less production. Also, hes basically a scat back. We have one already. also—Fargas=30. Jones=31. Id take Jones everyday, plus he is a good locker room presence.

by The IT Guy on Mar 9, 2010 7:53 AM CST up reply actions

Fargas is a rich man's Kolby Smith.

Size…skill set/running style…

Whether it comes from the draft or from putting 20 lbs on Javarris Williams (or from FA), having a power back who can also catch passes will give this offense an add’l layer of versatility.

"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

by go_saleaumua on Mar 9, 2010 7:59 AM CST up reply actions

simple comparison from '09 season

Fargas: 300+yds
Jones: 1400+yds

um… Jones…ya, ya, Jones.

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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 9, 2010 8:21 AM CST up reply actions

depends on the money involved. Either one could contribute and play a backup role here.

Tks for the News Chris!

by krayfish on Mar 9, 2010 7:03 AM CST reply actions

I like hearing that about Chambers.

It sounds like he really wants to be here, and I love that in a player.

by JacinB on Mar 9, 2010 7:04 AM CST reply actions

don willis

I went to high school with don willis. Played offenive line with kc during the vermeil days. Never really started because our line was awesome. But he played goal line and special teams too. Real nice guy got me tix to a few games in sd. Just funny to see a small write up on him coaching at our old high school.

Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan

by Mr J on Mar 9, 2010 8:41 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Uhm, yeah

You want sparkle, you want names like Peppers, Rolle and Dansby signing deals and walking away with a truck load of Hunt Family money.

Well Bob, the short answer is “yes”. It’s not YOUR money is it?
Once a homer/always a homer. Now that King Carl is gone, Bob’s still trying to kiss mgmt. (or should I say the Family’s) butt.

Arguing money during an uncapped year is rediculous. If this were any other (capped) year, I’d agree. But the dynamic has changed and until there’s a collective bargaining agreement, how much a team spends on a player is irrelevant.

I’m so glad he’s not on the KCFX sideline anymore.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 9, 2010 8:55 AM CST reply actions

You seem to have a little grudge against Bob Gretz,

which is fine by me. I just wanted to say that Bob has a great eye for talent, a true Chiefs fan & is a great asset to all things Chiefs related. His integrity, resources & respect around the league are second to none.

Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010

by ChiefsChance on Mar 9, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions

Bob ... is that you?

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions

Haha..exactly upamtn

His integrity, resources & respect around the league are second to none.

That’s pretty bold. Second to none? Really? Who besides you specifically has said that?

And “No” Chiefschance, it’s not a grudge. I’m purely evaluating his talent and making an opinion based on his years of service to the King.

Secondly, he’s from Penn. area and has noted he grew up a Steelers fan, so just because he “reports” on the Chiefs doesn’t automatically make him a fan of the team.

Lastly, in regards to his integrity, I’ll contend that his “pro Chiefs” writings supporting Chiefs mgmt. with a “can do no wrong” during the ’90’s is sufficient enough to put him on my list of writers/reporters that I read but don’t put much into including his sideline reporting (KCFX seemed to agree).

Specifically, when during the 90’s did you ever read him criticize or disagree with Carl on any personnel or mgmt. issues? I’d like to see specific quotes.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 9, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions

and I'm not trying to sound harsh at you Chiefschance

But there are other reports such as Posnanski and Flannigan (altho, he’s unfortunately not around) who I much prefer reading and give you tehe good,bad & ugly.
I always feel Bob is blowing sunshine at 1 Arrowhead drive towards the fans.

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Mar 9, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions

UFAs are always hig-risk as well as generally far too expensive ...

RFAs cost dearly in terms of draft picks one has to give up, especially in a year that’s considered to be very deep (see: Poz below) and then too, next year’s crop of UFAs is said to be a far better group than the ones available this year

Poz: especially in a draft class tat’s widely conserded to be deep in our specific need of
defensive players

agreed and well stated, Truth … along with my own little addendum

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 9:53 AM CST reply actions