Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 6/18
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Jun 18, 2010 5:39 AM CDT
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Happy Friday, AP. Not a lot of Kansas City Chiefs news out there this morning. Here's what I could find. Have to go tweet-free this morning. Sorry. Also, be sure to tune in to watch USA play in the World Cup this morning. I believe the match starts at 10am Eastern time.
There’s one name to keep in mind when it comes to the situation between the Chiefs and Jarrad Page, their unsigned restricted free agent safety: Bernard Pollard.Wondering why the Chiefs don’t cancel their tender offer to Page and allow him to find another place to work? Bernard Pollard.
It is unlikely there would ever be a public confirmation of the mistake the Chiefs made in slicing Pollard last season as part of the final cutdown before the regular season. But, bet on the fact that internally the organization knows that situation wasn’t handled very well.
No Mistake This Time … Friday Cup O’Chiefs from Bob Gretz
Brad Cottam, once thought to be the heir apparent to the TE throne of former Kansas City Chiefs great Tony Gonzalez, is now struggling just to make the team.
The 2010 training camp could be Cottam’s final stand.
Drafted in the 3rd round (87th overall) by the Herman Edwards regime, Cottam was brought in to shadow Gonzalez as he entered the twilight of his career. Things went as planned for in 2008, with Gonzalez leading the way and Cottam playing sparingly, racking up a meager 7 catches for 63 yards.
Then everything changed.
Brad Cottam’s Last Stand from Arrowhead Addict
The camp, which began Monday and ends today, is being conducted by the Gaffney coaching staff.
Former Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots wide receiver Willie Scott also made an appearance following Thursday’s drills to speak to the players about the importance of academics and being disciplined.
The Newberry native and former University of South Carolina standout spent eight seasons in the NFL from 1981-88.
NFL program builds character, skills for prep players from GoUpstate.com
A partnership between the University of Tennessee and AstroTurf to build a $1.5 million research center dedicated to athletic field safety has the support of a familiar face in former Vol Eric Berry.
Berry, a UT football standout and NFL safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, will be on hand Friday for the groundbreaking of The Center for Safer Athletic Fields.
The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the UT Institute of Agriculture's East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at 3209 Alcoa Highway.
UT, AstroTurf partner up from Go Vols Xtra
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I don't completely agree on the Pollard thing.
Here is how I see it. Was it a mistake to cut him? Yes. But was it because he would have made a big impact playing for the Chiefs? I don’t think so. Pollard would have had a mediocre season with the Chiefs and could have caused conflict on top of that in my opinion.
What else could they have done with Pollard? They tried to trade him away but no one would bite. He is/was talented, but that was never the issue. He just wasn’t working out as a Chief because of scheme and relation issues. The Chiefs should have done things a little differently than they did, but I sure don’t know what else they could have done specifically.
Uhhh
Sorry, don’t mean to be rude, but you make absolutely no sense to me. Just like cutting Pollard made no sense.
by CalCapone on Jun 18, 2010 6:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It makes sense
He’s saying he doesn’t think they should have cut him because it was a bad move, he just doesn’t have an idea for what they should have done instead.
Herm thought Pollard was a flake, too
Herm said Pollard had a hard time focusing. I think Pollard turned himself around because he got cut. It’s a shame for the Chiefs, but I’m not sure Pollard could have taken himself to another level by staying put. Pollard was less impressive than Page and I’m not surprised Pollard carried no value. He was an under-achiever and everyone knows it. But, he got his ass kicked by reality and he responded well. I’m happy for him, but he showed no evidence of being an above-average safety. They best thing about Pollard was his nick-name and he never lived up to it. It was a “lose-win” situation and Pollard played his way to respectability. Good for him, too bad for the Chiefs. No bad guys here, IMHO.
by ChiefConcern on Jun 18, 2010 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions
He dropped some hits...
But I agree, it was like he had gave up with KC. He’s the kind of guy who will perform when there is a carrot involved.
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
they did not have to release/trade pollard
he and page were a solid combo back there… he would have performed many times better than the mike slow-motion brown…
i said it when it happened and will now again state he was released b/c he is the one that hurt brady….
by kcstevesportsfan on Jun 18, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
That’s tough to believe (reason for release). However, I agree he would have a huge upgrade over Mike Brown.
Solid combo?
F- that – blown coverage was their style. I wanted to believe in them but check the stats….they were not cutting it. I say let Page walk the walk the waiver wire too.
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
Just read your comment again...
Because he hurt Brady? You sir…..are a moron.
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
by WestonK on Jun 18, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually...
No reason to call names…my bad. Better way: ‘I disagree’
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
This is not Cottam's last stand
Brad Cottam would have taken hold of the starting TE position if not for the neck injury. And after his performances just prior to that injury, I think even the offensive coaching staff realized that. There is no one on the roster capable of ousting Cottam from the 3rd TE spot. And if healthy, he’s capable of ousting Pope plain and simple.
agree on cottam
will be 1st/2nd string by beginning of season depending on recovery
by kcstevesportsfan on Jun 18, 2010 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
After a neck injury?
Plain and simple? Way to put your foot down Herm.
What's the difference between jelly and jam?
Page 'n' Pollard
I don’t agree that they’re handling Page differently because they screwed-up with Pollard. They may’ve been on a path to a different role for Page, but they clearly had/have more interest in keeping him around than in keeping Pollard around. KC could’ve punked Pollard, and to some it may seem that that is just what they did, but if they REALLY wanted to squeeze him, they’d’ve held out for draft pick compensation from a desperate team, later on. In the meantime, they’d’ve been stuck with that one tone-deaf singer in the choir.
What happened with Pollard may have a LOT to do with how Page is operating, right now. I’ve speculated elsewhere about risk/benefit for Page in holding out and not signing, and just waiting for the next speculation from Shefter. :o)
I think Gretz's current line of speculation is somewhat weak.
I don’t think KC advertises/spins much of anything. Their reserved approach is pretty uniform. Occam’s razor has me on the side of thinking: Different player —> Different decision-making. Gretz seems to be basing his reasoning on Page’s situation being identical to Pollard’s, and the difference in KC’s handling of the situation reflects lessons learned. Retaining Page AND making another tender offer AND how Page handles himself are the differences that are immediately apparent.
You Guys are Crazy
You guys are all crazy. Pollard was a solid player for us and would have been a major factor in our Defense if he was still around. The problem was Tod Halley. He rubbs people the wrong way and puts players (grown men) down in front of their peirs. I’m sorry but Halley needs to work on his people skills. I’m not against yelling at players but there are times when you have to let people know you do care about them and Halley can’t do that. I wouldn’t play for someone I thought hated me and thought I was worthless. Pollard is a young man, he’s gonna make mistakes that when a suppossed Grown Man like Halley needs to help guide young men in the right direction I life. Not run everyone off who butts heads with you. Berry Pollard combo would look real nice this year and Page could go blow himself if he doesn’t want to sign his tender. To bad Halley did run Pollard off now we don’t have either of ’em
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