Chiefs Sign LB Charlie Anderson; LB Cameron Sheffield Heads To IR

by Joel Thorman on Sep 15, 2010 11:27 AM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't place LB Cameron Sheffield on IR during cut down week after he had suffered a neck injury during the preseason. We thought that was a sign that Sheffield, the Chiefs 2010 fifth round pick, would be ready at some point this season.

Apparently not.

The Chiefs announced that they have placed Sheffield on injured reserve ending his season. It's the second straight year a Chiefs draft pick has hit IR before playing in a regular season game (Colin Brown, 2009 fifth round pick).

Taking his spot is LB Charlie Anderson. The Chiefs connection with Anderson is that he was on the Miami Dolphins in 2008-09 while Bill Parcells was running the show.

Anderson has played in 92 NFL games including four years with the Houston Texans (2004-07) and then the Dolphins. For his career, he has 62 tackles, 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He was originally a sixth round pick from Ole Miss.

That's too bad for Sheffield. He had started to pick things up during the preseason before the injury happened. Best of luck to him in his recovery.

(H/T kc571)

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So basically

Dolphin’s brass decided Walden>Anderson

D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 15, 2010 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

No,

Walden is an ILB, Anderson is an OLB.

by ICTChief on Sep 15, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Long time, first time

Hi everybody, I am a long time reader, first time poster. I just wanted to say how much I like this move. This LB is not going to get us to the SB, but it shows that Pioli is never satisfied. He could have just put Scheffield on the IR, and moved someone up from PS, or grabbed someone that worked with us this year already, but he saw an opportunity to upgrade due to an injury. Anyways, this site is spectacular, thaks for the great content, and let’s go take care of business against the Browns. Go Chiefs!!!

by sgcableguy on Sep 15, 2010 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

welcome!

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 Sep 15, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

Gald to be here!

by sgcableguy on Sep 15, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Welcome!

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Sep 15, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Welcome to the party!

So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.

by BigRedChief on Sep 15, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

welcome aboard

by Chief_Elmo on Sep 15, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

yes, welcome sg

And can you get all of us free cable? Or were you in charge of the Wolf’s zipline?

by sunny D on Sep 15, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks again

No, I can’t get you free cable, but I am a cable guy. Nothing to do with ziplines, but it does look like a blast. I actually can spell, I just can’t type worth a crap!!!

by sgcableguy on Sep 15, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions

hope sheffield get better!

sorry for going off subject but Id love your yall opinions on the Ask Arrowhead Pride: Browns Edition:
http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2010/9/15/1690229/ask-arrowhead-pride-browns-edition

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Sep 15, 2010 11:36 AM CDT reply actions

I read it and thought it was perfect. Just hope traffic on their blog picks up.

by SupremeChief on Sep 15, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

they are starting to ask some questions now

would love for more input.. it may spark a little more convo on the browns side

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Sep 15, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I went over and signed up but I can't post until tomorrow.... that rule kinda sucks but I get it.

So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.

by BigRedChief on Sep 15, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

oh dang that sucks I didnt know they had that...

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Sep 15, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

It's that way on each individual SB site.

Including here. No doubt to cut down on spammers.

by Tarkus on Sep 15, 2010 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions

its not on every blog

each blog can decide if they want it. I knew we had it but I didnt realize that they did b/c I joined them a long time ago

Chiefs Will

by tomahawk44 on Sep 16, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I like it

He looks like a good back-up/special teamer who knows the 3-4 and how to get to the qb in limited opportunities. All but one of his sacks happened in the last three years.

by What a Mclusterf*ck on Sep 15, 2010 11:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

exactly

Not a blockbuster deal, by any means, but he can contribute on ST, and provide depth

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 Sep 15, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

bummer

Stay focused and come back ready to play in 2011, Cameron!
I like Anderson’s 4 FFs.

by sunny D on Sep 15, 2010 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

I like taking the time to get Sheff healthy. No sense in rushing him along.

Welcome Charlie!

So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.

by BigRedChief on Sep 15, 2010 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

Exactly BRC

Make sure he Sheffield gets better, and hey, it gives him time to watch and learn.

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Sep 15, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Chiefs are pretty liberal with the IR tag

Sheff probably could have made it back, but they would rather be cautious, and use every roster spot every week…

so, I’m not too shocked

I did call Sheff and Leggett to IR before roster cuts :)

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 Sep 15, 2010 11:46 AM CDT reply actions

6'4 250

Former DE and TE in HS….DE in college. Converted to OLB.

If daddy-in-law like him, well I will always trust in Parcells opinions on players.
Good pickup!

"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.

"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 15, 2010 11:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

he will return next year

I hope Sheffield comes back better than ever for our nickel packages.

We await your return next year Cameron Sheffield

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Sep 15, 2010 12:14 PM CDT reply actions

Small snippet of interview....interviewer and Charlie Anderson

BH: What are some of your interests off the field?

CA: I’m into golf and tryin to get into it. I got everything you need but the game. I like bowling, even though I havn’t bowled a lot since I was in Houston. That’s usually all we did in Houston. Just hangin out with my kids and family. I drive a car that I have a lot, but just hanging out with my wife and kids.

BH: Growing up down south, were the Dolphins your favorite team growing up?

CA: Haha, I’m gonna say no, but I’m from Mississippi, so I am, and everybody down there is a (New Orleans) Saints fan. I like the Saints, and a couple times they came into town and played here in the pre-season, and now they practice here for training camp, so that’s great. But everyone from there was a Saints fan. Growing up though I was a (San Francisco) 49ers fan with Jerry Rice and everyone else on that team.

"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.

"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."

by Matt_Grbac on Sep 15, 2010 12:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions