NFL Roster Cuts: Kansas City Chiefs Release WR Lance Long
by Joel Thorman on Aug 31, 2010 9:59 AM CDT
in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs got down to 75 players on Tuesday by releasing WR Lance Long.
Long, 25, came to the Chiefs on Sept. 16, 2009 and was placed on the practice squad before being activated in week seven.
Expectations for Long in Kansas City were slightly inflated when, in his second game as a Chief, he caught eight passes for 75 yards. He didn't have another game in the 2009 regular season or the 2010 preseason where he caught more than two passes in a game.
Long had two receptions for 12 yards in the second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He snagged a 39-yard pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third preseason game.
Long was originally brought to Kansas City because of his familiarity with Todd Haley while with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008.
The Chiefs are now down to 75 players before the 3:00 p.m. (CDT) deadline.
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Cue HIV in 3...2...1...
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 31, 2010 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Horne looked fine covering punts last week
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 31, 2010 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping Horne was one of the gunners
Thanks
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 31, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Somebody please explain
What is so exciting about Lawrence? He must play well in practice, because everytime they use him on offense or ST I have to hold my breath. He doesn’t do squat when he gets the ball, and at 6’0" and 185, he looks puny. DMac at 5’8" and 170 is stouter than him. Everyone is worried about DMac, but he’s sold and lower to the ground. Lawrence looks like a rag doll when he gets hit. Think about it.
by David Winton on Aug 31, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
well...
he does have good speed, and the coaches must see some potential there
he is also doing a good job gunning on Kickoff/punt coverage units
but, yeah, he hasn’t shown much yet
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?
FUCK YES!!!!
Good riddance!!!! Oh, what a glorious day!!!
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
First thought when I saw this headline.
I bet Hiv is doing the excited dance.
"The dirtier the sound the best I breathe, I tried to do it all for you and you didn't do anything for me"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
First Bobby Sippio and now Lance Welker
by saskwatch on Aug 31, 2010 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Who shall we keep at WR? Can't say I didnt see this coming. I just expected more out of him.
D.Bowe, Chambers, Urban, Horne, Lawrence, and McCluster?
"Without me, it's just aweso".- comment made by Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry.
Yea thats my predictions for our WR's this yr. Maybe add one more to the list.
"Without me, it's just aweso".- comment made by Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry.
by chiefs_fan05 on Aug 31, 2010 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
and copper?
One more WR probably gets cut
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:48 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Copper... Special teams Standout will save him.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
by ChiefsChance on Aug 31, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
Even leaving out his tackling, which is exceptional on ST. He seems like he’s always giving a great lead block for our returners (at least this preseason).
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I will be suprised if Copper gets cut.
It is almost more important that the #5 and #6 receivers are stellar special teams players.
agree
this time last year I was calling for his head…because he’s garbage as a WR, but he’s impressed me on ST enough I would think he can keep his job for another year…It’s not like we have a plethora of talent at the WR position anyway…afterall we just cut the next Welker.
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 31, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
But...but...but...
He was the next Wes Welker.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
Maybe we cut him to pick up Antonio Bryant
"Without me, it's just aweso".- comment made by Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry.
I think were eye ballin'
Laveranues Coles….
Happy Day! Our team isn’t such a pathetic joke that we have a roster spot for guys like Lance (so)Long
by Another Failed Tedford QB on Aug 31, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
GOD HELP US ALL.
Phew…nevermind….we still have Urban to be our Wes Welker.
by craig in calgary on Aug 31, 2010 10:17 AM CDT reply actions
Maybe we could cut a deal with the Patriots for Welker
And try to develop him into the next Lance Long.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Aug 31, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
And to think,
we only needed 52 more.
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I'd rather have Long
over Lawrence. Lawrence didn’t show anything last year receiving or returning kicks. Long at least cause more than one pass. Oh well, if either were playing as receiver we’d be screwed anyways so who cares.
Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.
Lawrence has made some plays on special teams though
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Long out there on ST.
One less mediocre player on our team
Progress, seeing as how last year he was “good enough” (or to be more honest, we were bad enough) to see significant playing time.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
damn
I was rooting for him….
And, this probably makes my “someone goes on IR today” theory wrong
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
possibly...
unless they have interest in another player…then one could still go on the IR today.. you never know with KC
Chiefs Will
He'll be sacking groceries by week 1
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
you homers crack me up
he could develop into the Wes Welker KC version as intended, with the new coaching staff, we might get to see alot of him in 2010.
Then there’s Lance Long & Quentin Lawrence. We could have a hidden jewel just waiting to mature.
I wish we had a team of Lance Longs.
as for long, I just want to say HA HA HA HA HA, to all of you who were picking on us for supporting lance long,
While other teams struggle with injuries, the Chiefs just keep getting better. Lance Long. Mo’ Leggs. DaJuan.
Lance Long is a totally different type of player, and I get the impression that Haley LOVES him
who else thinks Lance Long looked a little Welkeresk….could be a major playmaker.
Lance Long will step up and become a reliable punt returner
we need Lance Long in the slot in the worst way
Dude, Lance Long will be a huge freakin playmaker.
lance long is available… He’d be a GREAT pickup… young guy, special teams player..
Bowe, Bradley, Engram, and Lawrence look good on paper. Maybe we’re making room for Lance Long?
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 31, 2010 10:42 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
I was ragged on
for not being excited about Lance Long last season.
So much for that, lol.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
I Don't Know How Anyone Can Get Excited About A Guy Who Couldn't Get On The Field In Arizona
And who averaged less than ten yards per reception in his best game here and who couldn’t even average eight yards per reception in college. He was just another in a long line of scraps Haley and Pioli poached from their former teams who simply weren’t very good pro football players.
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There wasn't much of anything to get excited about in 2009, so I think fans can be forgiven a bit for reaching...
And in the limited game film that was available, Long looked like a quick, shifty receiver who might develop into something.
But I do agree, it’s a big stretch to have high hopes for a guy who really couldn’t do anything at a middle of the road college.
Predictions:
This year will be better
Not much available last year anyway
And Haley did get a guy that was hungry, and had a good work ethic in the locker room (which he already knew). Lance served a purpose.
by danbre123 on Aug 31, 2010 11:52 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Well I could see somewhat where people were coming from
Between Boldin, Fitzgerald, and Breaston, Arizona wasn’t exactly hurting at WR. But when people were enamored with him “watching the ball” over production, I had to become skeptical.
Wish the kid luck, though.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
its not a "homer" thing
It’s more about the ‘long-shot’ who fights his way on the roster.
He does have some ability and a ton of heart, makes it hard not to root for him
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:46 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Come now..
we both know he has zero ability. He didn’t in college, he didn’t in the NFL, he won’t in the UFL….hell he probably sucked in high school.
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 31, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, He Was Terrible
His best year in college he got 177 yards on 25 receptions. Big flipping deal.
I’d rather have had Jeff Webb or Devard Darling holding down a roster spot last year than Lance Long.
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
I would say considering our roster last season...
and with the additions of Urban, McCluster, and possibly Horne, Long doesn’t look as enticing as he did last season on this team. Seeing the positives in a player like Long isn’t hard with our 2009 roster. It is with our 2010 roster.
If the Chiefs win on MNF, I'm not changing my underwear until they lose
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by FalconMF27 on Aug 31, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
good point
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 Aug 31, 2010 10:56 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Absolutely a good point
People got overexcited because of how bad our receivers were. Then he comes in and has 10 catches his first 2 games. People start grasping, looking for anything positive… and in comes the hyperbole.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Got some time on your hands? :)
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
What Lance Long Lacked In Speed
He made up for with a lack of height or quickness.
by Ryan in Nixa on Aug 31, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Is there a better Gay Porn name than Lance Long?
I can’t think of one.
by craig in calgary on Aug 31, 2010 10:46 AM CDT reply actions
Mike Cox
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by Scaryclouds on Aug 31, 2010 10:51 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
One of the next guys to be cut
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Aug 31, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
So you're saying our roster will be circumcised?
We’re going to cut the Cox…
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Probably So
They ran Lokey at FB…and Cox’s big sticking point was that he was one of Chan Gailey’s guys. Gailey’s gone and so is the offense he ran, and I don’t seem to recall Charlie Weis or Todd Haley making fullback much of a role in their previous offenses. If it’s just an every-once-in-awhile role, why bother keeping a FB in a roster spot?
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So it's safe to say Cox will probably land in Buffalo?
I’ve always thought Cox was a pretty decent FB, I know we have Castille now (and Lokey) but in my eyes Cox is a better overall football player than him.
Predictions:
This year will be better
He Might End Up There
I think it’s less a matter of Cox being not good and more a matter of a full-time fullback not being very important for this team. Kind of like what happens in Indianapolis…the Colts used Joe Klecko’s kid (a defensive lineman) as a FB for several years rather than burn a roster spot on a FB.
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And Buffalo Would Probably Need A FB
They look like they’re going to be a ground-based team this year…their QB situation is shaky at best.
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Well if you'd quit waving it around at everyone
It’d be less likely to happen.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
You forgot about Ivannahumpalot.
Disclaimer: Comments above are not meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
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Can we be the AFC West Champions in 2010. You better believe it
The Chiefs offence will EXPLODE in 2010
by trentchiefsfan on Aug 31, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Urban Isn't Great
But he’s decent enough depth…he’s averaged respectable yardage for his career in the opportunities he’s been given. He didn’t have a good year last year, but all of the Arizona WRs dropped off because Warner had trouble throwing downfield after his surgery.
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It's kind of funny...
If he was a safety that picture above would have us all like “WTF!!!”
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by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 31, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
He could never hold onto the ball
he would be this close | | to making a big play but then would drop the ball.
shrug
I Heard He Spent 20 Hours A Day Breaking Down Game Film And Preparing The Week's Defense
No, wait…that was Gunther. :)
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Work Smarter Not Harder
I’m assuming he spent half that time re-watching Derrick Thomas pressure and sack the quarterback and wondering when he was going to get another HOF level player to elevate his schemes.
by Ryan in Nixa on Aug 31, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I said this was imminent after the McCluster pick.
No room for a guy as terrible as Lance Long in the NFL.
Cutting guys who are awful is really, really exciting for me. It shows we’re better than a team that has Lance Long on their roster.
And for those rooting for him, not making the 75 manroster means he wasn’t even close to deserving a spot.
by WURoyal on Aug 31, 2010 1:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
you guys can't be serious about lokey
as a FB. Sometimes teams will put in a huge guy as a lead blocker in goal to go situations. He’s not actually being looked at as a FB. I refer to the “position” as superback.
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