Report: Chiefs Waive TE Brad Cottam After Failed Physical
by Joel Thorman on Jul 28, 2010 7:47 PM CDT
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PrintCiting a source Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com is reporting that the Chiefs have waived TE Brad Cottam after he failed a physical.
The Chiefs haven't confirmed the move so we'll wait this one out.
Cottam suffered a neck injury last year in week 14 and ended the season on injured reserve. He was a 2008 third round pick.
We'll be back once we know more.
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Wow i defriended him from Facebook hours ago today...
coincidence!!!
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.
Im about to defriend him
HEY........quit playing with your dingy
Poor dude's gonna become the new Facebook pariah.
A la South Park.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 28, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
kip jordy!!!
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.
Good luck to him
I always had hope that he’d turn into a good player for us, he seemed to have some potential. Hopefully his neck is okay.
Predictions:
This year will be better
Yeah i just hope he's ok too.
Thats too bad, but no sense in getting a guys crippled for the rest of his life.
by CPT.Caveman on Jul 28, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW!!
this was one of the last ppl I would of thought got waived released or whatever this is a shocked but i guess it shouldn’t be if he failed a physical!!
I LOVE MY CHIEFS OH YEAH, B.Flowers is way underrated but they will all be witnesses!!! (sorry lebron)
by kcchiefsfan515 on Jul 28, 2010 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
thats upsetting...
He was a fan favorite for the TE position…
by Claude! on Jul 28, 2010 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Bummer
I wish him the best of luck for the future.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Jul 28, 2010 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
this is what ill never get about the NFL
Coaches will release an alright player and pick up training camp legs because they don’t want the alright player to start.. I would figure a solid bench is a good thing
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by 808NaNz808 on Jul 28, 2010 7:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
This is more about definates than ‘quality’ players. I’m a cottam fan, but moeaki and banks can start week 1 while cottam may ride the PUP list and/or take up roster space for a player who can contribute immediately.
In Pioli we trust.
by 8k1c6 on Jul 28, 2010 7:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
pope starts.
moeki off the bench and will see plenty of snaps. Banks will not make squad. we’ll see musical 3rd te for a few weeks im sure
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
yeah sounds about right, but I like both on the field....Pope is a darn good number 2 guy.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
I say that Banks....
will make the team. He was very impressive in OTAs and if that continues into training camp then Banks will be a Chiefs at the beginning of regular season. It isn’t like we have a wealth of options either.
by KCChiefsfan75 on Jul 29, 2010 5:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Ill put cash down on Pope/Moeaki/Oconnell
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
huh?
he broke his neck a few months ago. It probably didn’t heal enough.
Predictions:
This year will be better
all im saying is that Cottam should make the roster over O'Connel or Banks
11101010011011101011. Yeah that just happened
by 808NaNz808 on Jul 28, 2010 8:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree
O’connell is terrible
HEY........quit playing with your dingy
I definietly agree over O'Connel
But again if his neck wasn’t healed enough what were they going to do? I guess he could go on IR, but it’s quite possible that he’ll never play again, so doing that just costs the team money for nothing.
Predictions:
This year will be better
...and their chicks for free.
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My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Jul 28, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even if he can't play?
It’s not like they cut him for no reason. He failed a physical, and I’m pretty much willing to believe they wouldn’t cut him for being out of shape just yet. He’d probably get at least a week to prove himself. If he’s gone, it’s because the team didn’t have confidence in his ability to make the team this year.
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by citadelchief on Jul 28, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that legal?
seems like he’s still injured. Seemed like a decent #3 TE behind Moeaki/Pope. I’m sure an AFC West team will pick him up in a week.
Probably gave him an injury settlement
by Chiefs_KC on Jul 28, 2010 8:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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thats too bad =/ definately showed potential before his injury
dhalsim, beat the game
level 8, hella geat
That is sad. Football is a "what have
you done for me lately, what can you do for me soon" business. Too bad he never got to grow into his potential with the Chiefs. Maybe he will be able to pass a physical at some point and hook on with someone else.
"The Hammer"
he was getting his chance too...thats the worst part of it...we all saw it...he was progressing and seemed to be rightt there...oh well
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Slowly and surely
They are removing Herm and Carl from this team.
Whooooooos next to go? Page? DJ? Dorsey? Croyle? Charles? It’s like Christmas in reverse where you have all your toys taken away, lol
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
by IISaiNtII on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
BOWE!!!
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.
Yeah, I agree there.
Dorsey, Bowe, Charles, Carr, Flowers…
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Hope he makes it in the UFL.
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by Red N Gold Beast on Jul 28, 2010 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
not shocking...he showed a bit last year...but then lived up to his "glass house" frame...oh well
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Dang!
That sucks. I had high hopes for him. I can’t see Slate, Banks, or O’Connell being worth a darn, so expect them to pick someone up at some point.
It's a business
Slate, Banks, and O’Connell are all cheaper than Cottam and can play now. I wish Cottam the best of luck, but having someone of his talent and price tag third on the depth chart at a position we’re likely not going to emphasize too much anyways doesn’t make sense.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
I'm expecting...
35-40 rec from moeaki and 25-30 from pope. 4-6 td’s apiece. bowe 8-10 tds chambers 5-7. mccluster and charles with combined 6-7 receiving. Puts Cassel around 30 for yr. Jeez, sounds like alot to ask yet seems reasonable. Thoughts?
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
Have you seen Mo play?
The kid can catch Sabot rounds….
by Chiefs Fanatic on Jul 29, 2010 7:34 AM CDT up reply actions
But isn't Weis known for running a spread offense?
Single back, 3 WR and TE out on routes more often than staying home to block?
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
yes sad to hear because he had potential. Neck injuries are not worth the long term risk and the move is
not surprising. At this point there was not a whole lot of time or money invested so it was a good move in the long term for the Chiefs. It’s best to reach a injury settlement and wish him well.
by NFL season ticket holder on Jul 28, 2010 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
That sucks...I was rooting for the guy.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Jul 28, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry, Brad! Hope things work out for ya, man.
Ya got hurt puttin’ it all on the line, bruthuh. Many of my moments of glory ended in injury. At least you have film commemorating the event!
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Good luck Cottam
Hopefully you can heal up and catch on somewhere else.
Are we the team to beat in 2010? I sure think so! Go Chiefs.
Good luck, Brad
Unfortunately, this game we all love is a business. And business decisions often include “friendly” casualties.
I wish Cottam all the luck in the world.
O’Connell as the #3 TE? God help us.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
there are few 7th rounders worth a jake oconnell...
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
So...Joel...........
about that convo we had earlier…you where right and I was wrong…my bad
I do not agree with this move at all..but best of luck to Brad in the future
shame he couldnt
Make it back from the injury. But in all reality he was a risk as a 3rd rounder anyway. He had great potential but a college injury history that kept him on the bench for the majority of his college carrer.
Best of luck to him getting and staying healthy.
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by Texas Chief on Jul 28, 2010 11:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
could it be?
One of those situations where he could come back on IR ?
Seems like another team cut a player, and once he cleared waivers put him on IR
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
by stagdsp on Jul 28, 2010 11:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I know that we still have Chandler Williams
I dont know if you guys even remember him but we waived him earlier this season but if you go to his twitter page he says in his bio that he was put on the IR for the season and is still a member of the Chiefs.. I hope this happens with Brad.
that would be nice
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
This is so dumb
Cottam was possibly the best tight end on our roster. I wonder why he failed his physical.
really? I disagree strongly...I think Pope is currently a better tight end all around.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
all is closer to the moeaki take over !
3 early predictions
3. Moeaki will one day be a star tight end
2. This will be DJs last year
1. Chiefs will go 8-8
really hope so, he looks like he has it all....including an injury history...but thats ok....cottam's was a bit more extensive.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Shame...but it happens all the time.
Cottam was hurt playing hard…and is now out of a job because of of a freak accident that can happen to anyone at anytime.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Jul 29, 2010 12:00 AM CDT reply actions
I agree he literally broke his neck for the Chiefs
and now hes out of a job…tough luck. I feel for him
Herm's youth movement
Injured throughout college. Another wasted draft pick.
yeah especially with the extra picks we had that year....could have gone a lot of directions
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
yep...so one wonders if you want two of them, but really...the injury history is FAR different
Cottam had serious issues, whereas mo has had some freak injuries that should reoccur
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
I will say Moeaki looks to be a good pick if hes healthy(as cottam could have been)
but really to me…this just speaks volumes about how much KC likes Leonard Pope….they trust him. I am happy to have Pope/Moeaki…but I will say that I am disappointed…
the play cottam was injured on sums it all up….makes a great grab….but comes down awkwardly and gets hurt…bummer
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Well I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.
Actually, I was saying he’d be cut during camp. I never thought he wouldn’t even make it to camp. Nothing lost here.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Really disappointing
This is a really sad story. Cottam was primed to step up into a key role and I think ready to really produce for the offense. He was just about to challenge Pope for the starting position. This guy has the heart and was on the rise, so I really hate to see this. My best wishes to him in the future.
Are you suprised?
I’m a little surprised. Considering i believe he was a good pass catcher and was a 3rd round pic. But oh well best of luck to him.
im surprised he wasnt put on IR...but it is what it is
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
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