Thomas Jones Called Best Free Agent Signing, Chiefs A 'Dark-Horse Playoff Contender'

by Joel Thorman on Jul 16, 2010 1:38 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

Count Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com as one of the folks that think the Kansas City Chiefs had a solid offseason. In fact, Marvez names Thomas Jones as the best free agent signing of the year.

From a cost and productivity standpoint, this was a steal. The Jets think the 31-year-old Jones is slipping, but this workout warrior is coming off his best season with 1,402 rushing yards. Jones won’t be asked to carry as heavy a workload in Kansas City while paired with Jamaal Charles, a 1,100-yard rusher in 2009. Jones, who signed a two-year, $5 million contract, is one of several offseason acquisitions who make the Chiefs a dark-horse playoff contender.

What I like most about the Jones signing is that he won't be asked to do as much as he has in the last few years -- and that's a good thing because of his age -- as well as the money. He's cheap and it's a short-term deal.

Soak it up while you can, Chiefs fans. It's possible you won't see as many folks swooning over the Chiefs as they are now. Marvez was one of the folks last year who believed in the Chiefs so it appears his optimism continues (like the rest of us here).

(H/T Cowboynchrist)

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love it!

I read that this morning & it made me smile….I like when we get our props especially because it happens so rarely.

by HeatherChiefsLvr on Jul 16, 2010 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

Seriously, KC needs to stop this "we never get any attention" crap.

It may or may not be true, but it’s unbecoming of the city. It makes KC look like a bunch of whiners. And seriously, now much national attention do the Royals and Chiefs deserve, based on recent (and in the Royals case “recent” can be defined as “the last quarter century”) performance?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Jul 16, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Look

the truth is, KC does not get national media attention. Have our sports teams deserved it recently? No. But neither do some that get it, and it’s due to KC being such a small market. The thing is, even when we’re good the recognition is minimum. To get noticed for real, we’re gonna have to be great.

by bamachief5558 on Jul 16, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't buy the "small market" excuse.

The truth is the Chiefs get no attention, because they don’t deserve it as of late. Green Bay is way smaller and everyone is tripping all over themselves calling them Super Bowl favourites.

I'm on a horse.

by craig in calgary on Jul 16, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

This guy also helps keeps them relevant too…

Other Arenas wish they could be like Arrowhead Stadium and when rivals think they are going to be fine on an island of Flowers, they will get hit by what feels like a Carr. Ultimately, they will never be able to eat a Berry ever again.

by worc on Jul 16, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Dislike

I would rather raise our hand and go what about us than just lie there and just hope people look our way because we are worth looking at. You don’t want to turn in a Seattle where we’re not sure if they still have a team some years.

by truechief10 on Jul 16, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Hmmmm.

I think if they WIN, they’ll get plenty of attention. And I don’t think Clark Hunt is in any hurry to pull up stakes.

"Force shites down reason's back." - Ben Franklin

by hmills110 on Jul 16, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I just meant....

instead of the negative media coverage the Chiefs normally receive, it’s nice to read something positive….that’s all.

by HeatherChiefsLvr on Jul 16, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions

pay no attention to the men behind the curtain ...

they just like to be argumentative and annoying, as opposed to yours truly who is … ummmm … well, ask Steve or K-Man or Buck’O

but not BRC, he’s still pissed about Dez Bryant

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Jul 16, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm on a Dark Horse

I'm on a horse.

by craig in calgary on Jul 16, 2010 1:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Thomas Jones is now DIAMONDS

"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley

by Jason Shore on Jul 16, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions

I wish I had a clam...

with two tickets to the MNF game. Go Chiefs!!

by Bims on Jul 16, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Please tell me he wasn't dubbing us playoff contenders last year.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Jul 16, 2010 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Man, at the end of the season Alex

is going to look like one really astute dude…………….;>}

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Jul 16, 2010 2:28 PM CDT reply actions

Rubbish...

I love the Chiefs and want them to do great, but I can’t stand hearing these things until I SEE something when the season starts!

by worc on Jul 16, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions

I assume you believe...

that we did some good things, but still haven’t addresses our biggest team deficiency which is the defensive front 7. All this koolaide is fine and dandy. But unless we stop someone, we’re not going anywhere.
I know we had a lot of holes to fill and we did a great job with the offensive skill positions, but I’m not giving us the Super Bowl Ring until we fill all the holes.
And before you start bashing me for being Captain Fun Killer, think about it. I’m just a realist.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
Go Chiefs!

by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 16, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Nope I think we did an excellent job and I agree with all the decisions made.

I just want to see all this good on paper be translated on the field when it counts. Calling us dark horse playoff contenders is just silly. I’m not saying we will or will not make the playoffs. It’s just all of this is meaningless until the season actually starts.

by worc on Jul 16, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions

It is going to happen sooner or later.

Why not this year? We have a much better schedule than last year, we have added some good talent and coaches, so why not. I know what you mean, though. You gotta strap on that helmet and play every week.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Jul 16, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I understand people are starving for it sooooo badly.

But things gotta simma down nah. It’s just time to wait and see. No need to say anything. Shhh…

by worc on Jul 16, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jul 16, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Now...

If he could only play Nose Tackle, we would be in good shape!

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
Go Chiefs!

by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 16, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions

HIs arms

Are probably as big as most nose tackles.

Off season for all my teams right now...sigh! Come on football!!

by Zodeman on Jul 16, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I wish it would have been somebody besides Marvez

Marvez runs about 50-50 in the prediction department and when he misses he usually whiffs. I appreciate the words, and I agree with them, but it makes me nervous all the same.

"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"

by Aiken_Drum on Jul 16, 2010 7:24 PM CDT reply actions