Chiefs Confirm Brandon Siler To IR, Anthony Becht Signed

by Joel Thorman on Aug 25, 2011 11:25 AM CDT

The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed this morning a couple of moves involving LB Brandon Siler and TE Anthony Becht. Both of the moves have been previously reported elsewhere.

First, they announced that LB Brandon Siler was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. The reported injury is a torn Achilles which, as ESPN's John Clayton pointed out, is the 11th Achilles' injury this year. Siler's agent made the announcement on Twitter Tuesday night so we've known about this for a couple of days. He was signed to compete with LB Jovan Belcher and play on special teams but he won't get that opportunity this year.

Second, they announced that TE Anthony Becht was signed, which we also knew about. Pro Football Talk reported it on that this morning and Becht confirmed the news via Twitter. Becht comes in as a big blocking tight end. He hasn't played in a year but with his experience -- and we know how much the Chiefs love blocking tight ends -- I wouldn't be shocked to see him make the roster. He'll be competing with TE Tony Moeaki, TE Leonard Pope, TE Charlie Gantt, TE Jake O'Connell and TE Cody Slate. I'd say Moeaki is the only lock in that group so Becht will get his opportunity.

So those are your personnel moves for the day. Siler's placement on IR opened up a roster spot, which Becht filled, so the total roster numbers stay the same.

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I'd like to see Pope make the Roster as well

with Becht, Pope and Moeaki all out there blocking, whew thats crazy!

by jrcnc on Aug 25, 2011 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

Pope will teach Becht how to do "The Swim"

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by upamtn on Aug 25, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

The Swim.........

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by LadyChief on Aug 25, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I would say Pope is a lock.

Haley loves the guy.

by ChiTownChiefs on Aug 25, 2011 12:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

yes. Moeaki/Pope= our 1/2 Te's....Pope is far too valuable. hes like a 6th OL than occasionally sneaks out for a play action TD

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

by SDChief on Aug 25, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Someone's gotta go...

Sirius NFL Radio talking about the deal this morning and they were asking whether Becht’s signing at this late date came with a (handshake) guarantee that he’ll make the roster. If that’s the case either Pope or Cottam will be gone (imo).

They also said that the addition instantly makes Becht the best blocker of all the TE’s we’ve got in camp. After being a number one draft pick, they said he changed his game when he had to… became a great blocker. It’s an exciting addition, but perhaps we’ve seen the last of Pope in red and gold.

by Ozarks on Aug 25, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry... had to check septh chart

Chiefs top three…
Leonard Pope Tony Moeaki Jake O’Connell

Add Becht…. then pick three. who ya got?

by Ozarks on Aug 25, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Cottam already is gone

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions

right... didn't sound right when I typed it... so I went looking. Thanks.

by Ozarks on Aug 25, 2011 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Why did they let Cottam go?

Seemed like he had good hands and was a big target. Blocking ability?

by AZchiefdude on Aug 25, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions

He was a decent blocker

I think that injury really set him back – he’s been out of ball for almost 2 full seasons now. My guess is that even if he’s cleared to play safely, he has a long way to go to get back in proper shape.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 25, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I hear ya but,

Becht didn’t play last year?

by AZchiefdude on Aug 25, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah but his neck wasn't fubar

I think that’s the key piece. I don’t know how bad Cottam was but with a serious injury he may have fallen out of condition over time. And at this point we’re about 2 years removed from when he last played.

At least Becht was healthy and could keep him self in shape.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 25, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Definitely.

O’Connell and Slate have managed to stick around for 2 or 3 training camps. How many TE’s did we carry on 53 man roster last year. 3?

by The_Bernard_Pollard_Rule on Aug 25, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I think so

I’m pretty sure O’Connell made it last year too.

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah O'Connell was on the 53 with Pope and Moeaki

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Aug 25, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Completely off topic

Does anyone have any idea of what I might try to get the white SB Nation newsletter bar off the top of my screen. I didn’t realize at first that I could click make this go away forever and now it won’t let me select that or close it out.

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 11:33 AM CDT reply actions

wow, I don't have that ... fortunately

maybe block popups … or software called AdBlock (I think it is)

by upamtn on Aug 25, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah it's been on there for months

I don’t know why it just stopped letting me close it out all of a sudden. I guess I was wondering also if anyone else was having that issue. I’ve tried about everything.

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Are you deleting your cookies, does your browser do it automatically?

I would check that out if I were you.

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by nateforchiefs on Aug 25, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I did that

Actually just now, upon more messing around with the settings, I realized the compatibility view was on. As soon as I turned it off it stopped showing up. Sucks that it was that simple lol.

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Ah, good.

Even though my advice had nothing to do with your solution I’m going to take credit for it anyways. You’re welcome!!!

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by nateforchiefs on Aug 25, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn

Not only did Siler have to earn his arrowhead, he had to earn numbers on his jersey, being that he was from the Chargers.

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Aug 25, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

haha

I was just about to ask if that was the typical, photoshopped on jersey.

by jrcnc on Aug 25, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

I like what Becht brings to the running game

I think it’s a good signing. If he doesn’t make final roster cuts I trust we have better TE options on the roster, though I doubt we have better run blockers. His acquisition reminds me of a former teammate that was also selected by Parcells in the 1st round that year – Chad Pennington. I would like us to sign him as a #2-#3 QB. Yes, noodle arm and all.

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by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 25, 2011 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

Pennington would be a huge upgrade for us at #2 QB...

But he’s working for Fox this fall.

I’ll take Jake Delhomme, though…

by kcsno56 on Aug 25, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Pennington has the brains....

Someone needs to get him some K-Swiss Tubes and make a call to Michael Bay. A Transformer version of Pennington would be sweet.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 25, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

oh you got to be kidding me! delhomme? delhomme?

personally Id take a freaking rookie over delhomme at this point. Seriously the guy is washed up. Id call up bulger out of retirement before Id be calling up delhomme…his year in cleveland was laughable.

If something happens they will find someone, who knows maybe its kurt warner, if they dont, its stanzi the manzi and palko. Im cool with that, and would be PISSED if we signed a guy like delhomme

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

by SDChief on Aug 25, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for chipping in

Delhomme went 2-2 with the BROWNS last season (they were 5-11 overall). He also completed 62% of his passes.

Is he great at this point? No, of course not. If a Chiefs playoff berth were on the line and I had to pick between Palko and Delhomme, there is no doubt in my mind that I would take Delhomme 10 out of 10 times.

Palko (if he remains there) will be one of the worst #2 QB’s in the league. I wouldn’t care that much if I thought we were a 5 win team, but as a team with a legit shot at the playoffs, it’s my opinion that it is irresponsible to go into the season with Palko at #2. Especially with where our payroll currently sits.

Would I rather have Warner? Sure. You may as well bring up Favre b/c the chances of either coming here are the same. Zero. Delhomme is at least somewhat plausable. He wouldn’t be asking for a huge salary, and is readily available.

by kcsno56 on Aug 25, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions

At least,

He won’t be the WORST # 2 in the league. AZ. locked that up.

by dbakerku on Aug 25, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Well...

The coaching staff thought Brodie > Palko last year. Just sayin.

by kcsno56 on Aug 25, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah, and we could get Michael Irvin and Chris Simms and Chris Collinsworth out of the booth, too

Lenny The Cool, anyone?

by upamtn on Aug 25, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions

But enough blow in Irvin and he can still fly

of course… it isn’t his… he’s just holding it (inside his nose) for a friend that has a problem.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 25, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Put

argh… I’m done typing today, sweet merciful crap.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 25, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHA!

he’s just holding it (inside his nose) for a friend that has a problem

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Aug 25, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I want Prime Time!

That dude shrunk and now has fairy wings! He would be amazing as a WR!

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Aug 25, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions

still can't believe that is neon Deion when I see those commercials.

by jrcnc on Aug 25, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Deion? I thought he meant Joel ...

by upamtn on Aug 25, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

This

There’s only one Primetime on AP…recognize ya’ll

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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 25, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

pennington is only in the booth becaues if he was on the sidelines he would be hurt by week 3

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

by SDChief on Aug 25, 2011 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

Those older guys are free agents or out of football for a reason. They would do no better for us than Stanzi or Palko

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Aug 25, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

we at least dont have to worry about brodie

That in itself is an upgrade!

by Al-Kyda-Killa on Aug 25, 2011 12:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Backup QB's don't typically need to stay healthy for a long period of time

If Cassel goes down for the year, we’re screwed regardless, but if he goes down for a couple weeks, and we need to go 1-1 to stay in the playoff race, I’d feel a lot better about our chances with a vet than Palko or Stanzi.

by kcsno56 on Aug 25, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

What would anyone think about Dhani Jones?

I didn’t do any research first and I know he played in a 4-3 in Cincy, but he could be an upgrade if he is able to fit in a 3-4. Thoughts?

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

Lofa Tatupu is still out there, why not give him a shot.

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by CaliChiefFan on Aug 25, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

Those are the 2 I was seeing still out there that I wouldn’t mind. They may just role with what they have but I think I’d still like to see a veteran brought in. I don’t think there is much of a chance of them bringing in someone at this point anyway. I think they wait until roster cut downs to see if there are any other quality options out there, then make the decision on whether or not to bring someone like Tatupu in. A coulple extra days work this late in the offseason isn’t gonna make a huge difference one way or another.

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by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Aug 25, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I would love to see Tatupu as a Chief

Granted he has injury concerns, but we could get him on the cheap. The guy would help immensely, given his leadership and experience. Although he might be a little too small and slow to do much more than keep the D on the same page. But if he can grasp the system, his veteran leadership could do a lot for our young but talented defense.

by Respect 58 on Aug 25, 2011 2:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Exactly

my thoughts. Injury concerns yes but then again how many linebackers have become that great in that recent seahawks defense? Aaron Curry is struggling not enough good players there.Lofa was on that Superbowl team that played the steelers so he has playoff experience which would help as well.

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by CaliChiefFan on Aug 25, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Becht the talking head

http://ifmedia.net/becht-bootcamp.wmv

by JaySoy on Aug 25, 2011 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

True

ha ha but then again we just signed a TE who we have plenty of that has also been out of the league for a year so you never know…but in Haley and Piolo I trust

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by CaliChiefFan on Aug 25, 2011 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

Becht at tackle?

Any thought if maybe they signed him as a possible reserve tackle? He certainly looks big enough.

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by tybme on Aug 25, 2011 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

Cody Slate

I Hope this guy slides to the PS…Pass Catching TE of the Future IMO…

by KCChef on Aug 25, 2011 2:29 PM CDT reply actions

Highly Disappointed...

living in San Diego, I have seen and heard a lot of Siler. I was expecting a great season from him, with both he and Belcher pushing to improve one another. Hopefully they give him another crack at it next season…

PICTURE ME SLAPPING THE TOUGHEST GUY YOU KNOW!!!

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by kcchiefsfan72 on Aug 25, 2011 3:03 PM CDT reply actions