Baltimore Ravens Cuts Could Interest Kansas City Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Jul 25, 2011 6:29 PM CDT
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Actually, the Baltimore Ravens cuts could interest darn near every team in the league. They're one of the most talented rosters in the league and they've began the process of informing players of their release when the league year opens.
Those players include RB Willie McGahee, TE Todd Heap, NT Kelly Gregg and WR Derrick Mason.
Could any of them fit in Kansas City? GM Scott Pioli should have these guys fresh in his memory after last January's playoff loss to the Ravens.
On McGahee and Heap...I'd say probably not. The Chiefs have RB Thomas Jones, a veteran like McGahee, already in place. At tight end, the Chiefs have one of the real up-and-comers in the league in TE Tony Moeaki so they're good there. (I can already tell by my Twitter feed that a good chunk of Chiefs fans will want Heap.)
On Gregg and Mason...I could see a little bit of interest here. Both positions are ones where the Chiefs have rookies coming in that could use a veteran as a bridge in 2011. I'm not sure if either player would be interest in KC (or, on that point, if KC is even interested in them) but it's something to at least keep an eye on.
We'll see if the Chiefs choose to take a look at any of these guys in the coming days when free agency starts. Some teams out there will get a nice short-term boost from a few of these players.
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Joel Did Baltimore save any 2011 salary with these cuts?
it might mean they are going try to keep Laron McClain (spelling) on their roster
Yeah they did, reportedly over $18 million
Or it could mean Nnamdi. Not sure what it means yet, maybe just getting younger and faster.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 25, 2011 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
So is Cody their starting NT?
Or did they draft another guy this year who might be in the mix?
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
Ngata plays DE not NT
I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
H^2-Hali and Houston
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jul 25, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He's like Wilfork, rotates all over the line.
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare
by craig in calgary on Jul 25, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
He is mainly at DE in the base formation due to his knees being bad
Although with their scheme they try to make teams run at him forcing him to basically be the NT
I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
H^2-Hali and Houston
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jul 25, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope that was Kelly Gregg
Ngata was their NT with Gregg rotating in…
Go Chiefs!!!!
No Gregg was their starting NT playing heads up on the center
Ngata plays the DE aka 5tech role. However they place him on the strong side of the offense, so they force teams to run at him or run away from Ngata into a stacked line.
I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
H^2-Hali and Houston
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jul 26, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Nope Ngata is still their starting NT
The Ravens have a plethora of large defensive tackles.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Read above
I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
H^2-Hali and Houston
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jul 25, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thought on assmugger.
Reed would have to teach him how to tackle, though.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Like many of your twitter followers Joel, I disagree with no intrest in Heap
After Moeaki there’s nobody at TE. Y not have him?
Pope's just fine as a #2 tight end
Jack of all trades, master of none.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
A self-aware man... I like that
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Also he's really tall.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Heap's interesting
Not that i want anyone taking catch’s away from Tony 2.0.. The two of them together in all those dual tight sets could be a playaction nightmare for opposing D’s..
Thank the tiny infant baby Jesus we will have football!!!!!
Depends on his asking price
he would certainly upgrade O’Connell and/or Cottam, as well as Pope. However, TE is not a top priority for upgrade, and we will need to save as much cap space as we can to re-sign our own players and pick up some key FAs.
Gregg and Heap
Veterans to help mentor and polish our younger players. Both guys would be able to contribute and at least push for starting jobs.
Neither one will command a huge paycheck.
"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram
Heap killed us in the playoff game.
Same inside slant rinse and repeat and we couldn’t cover it. Good Route guy, struggles with durability but in splitting time with T2.0 a great situation for him and us…
Thank the tiny infant baby Jesus we will have football!!!!!
Can
We do a little bit of fat trimming? I mean like is there anyone other than Chambers we can cut?
by Kmillz2525 on Jul 25, 2011 6:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Demorrio Williams would save 1.5 M per year
other than that Thomas Jones is the Big Fish 3 M+
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
cut dw, mays, chambers, prolly mcgraw
by stagdsp on Jul 25, 2011 7:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just with those two alone we're saving ourselves over 3 million
Considering how much room we’ve got under the cap already, that almost seems like small potatoes.
But hey, it could pay for a vet like Gregg…
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Gotta think they're getting rid of folk to sign him
Or Aso. That’d be an “all in” move by them, for sure.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Favre is a possibility
Flacco is not getting it done :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
True story
All kidding aside, I haven’t been this jacked for FA ever. It’s SO much more fun when you’re talking about upgrading or filling in a couple of holes, rather than, “How can we replace half our team?”
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Just think how much fun the next draft will be!
No more “we HAVE to get these certain guys” type anxiety…
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
I think at 37 Mason will retire.
Though you never know. I certainly think there are better options out there.
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Wrong 53
Shaun Smith keeps tweeing up Stallworth. I cringe every time I see it.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see why..
He’s a good receiver, and we’re thin there.
I’m not saying drunk driving is OK, but I’m pretty sure I heard the person he hit was drunk as well and walked out in front of him. He made a bad decision and it turned out ugly, doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a second chance, IMO.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 7:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I brought this up right after the playoff loss last January.
A guy I know has front row seats about 2 sections over from the tunnel in the endzone and he said Stallworth came over to their group and said he was looking forward to playing in KC next year. Coincidence, we shall see.
by Jason Austin on Jul 25, 2011 10:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is the best pun I've seen in days.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
We seem to collect veteran WRs at the beginning of the season lately. And we could use one ("mentor" is becoming a very tired word).
I don’t know about his skill level now, though, didn’t watch the Ravens much last year. Except our playoff game, and I think Heap caught every single pass that was thrown in that one.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
I could see mason
In a thomas jones role
Also curious to see if zorn has any impact and perhaps he could help lure mason or heap.
by golfbard on Jul 25, 2011 7:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You guys realize we are going to do this over every player...
Stoopid lockout…..
Thank the tiny infant baby Jesus we will have football!!!!!
It was probably the NFL's plan the entire time.
Let us take away the season until the last moment.
Then we come together, and look like viscous hereos.
Creating more interest in Free Agency, Football, and Fantasy Football then ever before. Giving them more money in there pocket and a perfect marketing ploy.
I almost wrote a piece about it.
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Well can't say it's not working
It’s been a matter of hours since the deal got done and I’ve already forgotten all about it with all this FA speculation… GRRRRRR.. Sneaky S O B’s
Thank the tiny infant baby Jesus we will have football!!!!!
by Kuhmmish on Jul 25, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I need to read up on this diet
I ate everything on Lady Chiefs Junkfood post on sunday and entered a diabetic coma…
Thank the tiny infant baby Jesus we will have football!!!!!
Gregg is probably the best fit
But is he an upgrade over Edwards? Heap > Pope? Heap has some miles now with 10 years in the league. Maybe we could make him the Berry tackling dummy.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
What, as punishment for the playoff game?
I don’t think Haley’s THAT vindictive.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Nah, wasn't trying to be vindictive with that comment
Just thought it’d be nice to have him. “Eric, learn to cover that guy and you should be well on your way to being a great safety.”
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bad thing was,
Berry did cover him decently. But they kept shifting Berry off him.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Eric Berry was all over the place that game...
I knew that he was fast, but wow I was amazed that it seemed he was in on almost every play wrecking havoc.
Go Chiefs!!!!
1st half especially
Seemed like the stadium announcer was on repeat. “Eric Berry with the tackle.”
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
He moves faster than his forty.
He’s one of those athletic guys that just goes where ever he wants to be. If you asked him later how he made a certain play, he probably couldn’t tell you.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Ah, I did that in little league
got an interception!
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Everybody deserves at least one moment in the Zone :)
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Dude gettin a pick in little league
is actually pretty hardcore.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 8:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
thanks guys
my most favored moment I cannot explain!
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
any team actually throwing a pass in little league is hardcore =)
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynicism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Jul 25, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Good #2 back, Starting NT, veteran WR, TE that killed us last year?
Sign them all, get Gaither as well. Off season done.
You’re welcome.
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare
by craig in calgary on Jul 25, 2011 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
Boom, done and done
All except Mason, but sign the rest up!
Thanks for the inspiration, Bajah!
When some kid says that a modern day player is their "hero", tell them about Joe, and what a real hero is.
by RememberDelaney37 on Jul 25, 2011 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Buttttttttttttttttttt, what about the next group of bright shiny players to come available?
I still want Doug to be Free in KC.
see what I did :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that's what I call a "Free" agent signing! Zing!
Seriously, though. He’s probably going to be Dallas top in-house priority. They aren’t letting him go without a serious fight.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Seriously...
I wouldn’t hate that at all. Although maybe not Mason.
Rather see a slot guy.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Dammit Thormans! July 25 now a full FOUR front pages deep!!
Good job :)
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
Tough deal for the players, but a nice thing for the organization to do
“We’re not going to bring ya back, fellas. Get a head start on finding where you’ll finish your career.”
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Todd Heap is the only one I'd pick up out of the bunch...
unless we were going to bring Kelly Gregg in to play Defensive End. Would be nice to have a monster line for a year or 2.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Todd Heap
6’5", 247lbs, 31 years old
Nine years in the NFL.
467 Catches, 5,492 Yards, 41 TDS
Last Season 40 Catches, 599 yards, 5 TDS
He has only not started in 7 games he was involved in since 2001.
It would be interesting that is for sure, let Pope walk and sign Todd Heap. Good stuff
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
40 yards, 599 yards?
Didn’t he do that in the playoff game alone?
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare
by craig in calgary on Jul 25, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
basically
In the playoffs last year he had
13 catches, 151 yards, 1TD
of course we know the bulk of that was against the Chiefs.
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
So when Atlanta cuts Gonzalez we won't have a need for him?
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 25, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Id take him back that is basically a free draft pick at that point.
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Tony G posted on facebook earlier
“I am ready to get back to Atlanta to win a Super Bowl.”
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Slow down, Tony..
How about winning a playoff game, first?
I love Tony G., but let’s get real… the Falcons aren’t any more ready for a Super Bowl than the CHIEFS! I’d take our defense and running back over theirs any day. Also (and I never thought I’d say this) our TE, at this point in their careers.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 8:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
But (as much as I love Cassel) I'd take their quarterback over ours.
Which is a big distinction.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Judy Battista saying...
Judy Battista
RT @BaltSunSports: Sources say Ravens will try to sign D. Mason and Todd Heap, both cut today, to cheaper contracts. http://bsun.md/qnFbaY
I agree on Gregg but disagree on McGahee.
He’d be an upgrade over TJ at this point.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Agreed
TJ’s wheels fall off mid season.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You realize how uneffective McGahee has been the past few seasons... correct?
He has had spot duty as best…
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
True
Know who I want to see signed? Jerome Harrison from the Eagles. He’s done nothing but produce when given chances, and could be a great part of a 1-2 combo.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I remember part of that Browns game very fondly to say the least at Arrowhead.
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He did. And went on to have a very productive year
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Holy crap, I didn't even realize he'd gone to the Eagles!
Talk about your 15 minutes of fame. Only, I guess that worked to to 60 minutes game time :(
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
He had a great rest of the season too
And got 200 yards in only 20 carries for the Eagles last year. I’m telling you, this guy would be worth a shot.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
He is interesting guy...
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
He IS interesting.
I mean, he put up like 286 yards on the ground against the Chiefs, right? That’s 10 yards short of the record. Our D was TURRIBLE, but still, that raises eyebrows. It makes me so curious as to what this guy can actually do.
I wonder why he is bouncing around the league.. seems like a few teams could definitely use him, including the Browns and Eagles.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 9:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
As a backup to McCoy or Hillis, that is, but neither team has much after their starters.
That’s why I wonder why they wouldn’t keep a guy like that as a second option.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 9:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
AND
we probably need to decide just WTF we’re doing with Jackie Battle on our roster. Either get some use out of the guy or send him down the road and get someone who we’re willing to play and help us win.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Heap, Gregg, McClain
I’ll take them. We’ve gotta spend some money – we’re looking at some bigger free agent signings this year. McClain as our starting FB would KILL. Gregg in the rotation at NT with Powe and Heap & Moeaki as the 2 TE threat? Wow.
Sounds like UDFA signings are starting
NOW
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Jul 25, 2011 7:47 PM CDT reply actions
come on Jeff Maehl
meh...
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jul 25, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Serious?
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" - Bill Shakespeare
by craig in calgary on Jul 25, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This sucks.
Burney, McDaniel and Gray were some of my favorites, too.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
The prospect of signing Le'Ron McClain makes my mouth water.
Not just because he’s a ‘Bama boy (which he is — he is Rolando McClain’s cousin for those who didn’t know) but because he’s a straight-up beast. He is probably my favorite fullback in the league. He will hammer someone as a lead blocker or carry the rock his damn self and grind out some very nice yards.
He would be a perfect answer to Cox/Castille AND the aging Thomas Jones as an outstanding power compliment to Jamaal Charles.
by bamachief5558 on Jul 25, 2011 9:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I did NOT know that little tidbit
interesting – yeah, he’d be better than Cox, Castille, Battle for sure
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