Chiefs Working Out A Familiar Name
by Joel Thorman on Sep 20, 2011 9:03 AM CDT
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs have an open roster spot with the season-ending injury to RB Jamaal Charles, which means they're going to be signing someone, possibly as soon as today.
The Chiefs reportedly worked out defensive lineman Gerard Warren last week so he's a name to remember but they also reportedly plan to work out a familiar name -- FB Mike Cox. This according to The Patriot-News.
Cox went to Georgia Tech, where he was coached by Chan Gailey, and signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Chiefs in 2008. He was on the roster until NFL roster cuts earlier this year appearing in 39 games over the last three years.
The conspiracy theorist in me says bringing Cox back could mean more running back time for FB Le'Ron McClain, who was signed in the offseason. With Charles' injury, the Chiefs could use another running back and McClain had some success in Baltimore during his one season as a feature back.
We'll see what the Chiefs decide to do with this open roster spot.
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So you are saying mcclain sabotaged charles?
Arrowhead pride addict
by groundedchevy on Sep 20, 2011 9:05 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
McClain will get more RB carries
Cox will be a full-time FB. Cox blocking for McClain on a 4th and 1. Hope they convert those.
I would think more successful
then Bannon blocking
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions
McClain is a damn good tailback
He’s going to surprise Chiefs fans.
by ChiefConcern on Sep 20, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Ok
We need the jets and titans to win and chiefs to win, and we are right back in this thing! We would be in first place in the west!
by beano58 on Sep 20, 2011 9:11 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Why?
Waste of a roster space
Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.
Possibly
Depends on if they plan on featuring McClain a good bit with Charles out. Need someone to lead block for him.
I’m still for letting Dex take over Charles’ carries with Jones and McClain sharing kind of a secondary role behind him. Assuming we can get Dex to stop fumbling. May be a lot to assume though.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Seriously
You have gotta be kidding me!
Mike Cox?!
I would sign Sharper or Warren…but that is me.
McCluster: My heart is so big, man. A lot of people come to me all the time and say ‘You’re 165 pounds, how do you do it?’ And I look at them and tell them, you know what? I’ve got the heart of a lion. I’m not scared of nobody.
by Matt_Grbac on Sep 20, 2011 9:12 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'd definitely be down for giving Sharper a look.
But if he’s still not signed at this point, you have to wonder if he’s failing physicals or has some other kind of issue. He was too good pretty recently for people to just not be interested.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Maybe just maybe he doesn't want to play for a last place team
by paulredfish on Sep 20, 2011 9:25 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe just maybe he hasn't signed with any of the 32 teams in the league yet
And he said he wanted to stay in New Orleans as recently as July and they cut him loose.
Look beyond just our team for a second. Nobody has signed the guy yet and he was great a few seasons ago. Plus he had microfracture sugery and missed a big chunk of last season.
So maybe just maybe he isn’t physically cutting it. By any team’s standards right now.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
He had talked earlier this year about retiring
So unless its a team he wants to play for, I doubt he is coming.
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Gave him a look, yup.
Haven’t signed him.
Which just supports my point. He’s 36, had microfracture surgery and nobody’s signed him yet, well past the time when salaries would be guaranteed for the year.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Perfect
Fits right into the Suck for Luck plan.
Anyone else getting tired of these carousel players...if they were worth anything they wouldn't be available
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 9:16 AM CDT reply actions
I would rather try having someone new, verse having a player we already cut!
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Any Guess to who goes down with injuries next?
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 9:17 AM CDT reply actions
If we lose this weekend like we did the last two-
Me.
I’ll probably slam my head in the door until I’ve completed a self-inflicted frontal lobotomy.
And of course I’ll probably tear my ACL as I fall to the floor upon its completion.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 20, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Haha
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I hate to say this about the guy, especially since I defended him so much,
but I don’t see how we win when Cassel can’t get us first downs on third and whatever. If he doesn’t improve and fast he’s the biggest liability on the team.
I think we win
buy running a lot more, with the power run game, and take some of the load off Matt. Has to be that way I think.
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
a power run game only works when the game is close or we are in the lead
Can’t power run when trailing by 20+
Big Gulps EH????? All right.....Welp....See Ya Later!
The only knock I have on Cassel is his decision making...get rid of the ball..please
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
remember
the hail mary atempt at the end of he first half. how can you take a sack there. just throw the ball. i think Haley and Weiss instilled way too much fear into Cassell
by ottawachiefsfan on Sep 20, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly throw the ball and when you have an out route keep the ball in play give your receiver a chance to make a play.
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Cassel still looks uncomfortable and awkward in the regular pro set offense taking a 5 step drop
At this point, why not go shotgun and see what we can do?
Give him a better chance to see the field and a bit more time as well. Can still keep in two backs and 2 WR if they want to go that route, just less moving parts for our QB.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
I've seen the Packers, Saints, and Chargers all go shotgun as much if not more than they go under center lately.
I wonder if the NFL is moving to a spread offense? Makes sense to me. Worked for Thiggy, kind of.
I'm not opposed
doing the samething over and over again is not working.
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm a fan of the pro style E-P offense.
But you have to have the personnel to do it. Apparently we don’t right now.
So adapt and overcome. The times Cassel has looked his best was in shotgun and hurry up situations where he just sort of developed a rhythm. E-P style is more calculated and methodical by its very nature and I just don’t think he’s ever really going to fit that scheme.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
That's what was great about Chan
He switched things up and was able to play to peoples strengths depending on who was on the field.
Just because you disagree with someone/something, or they disagree with you, doesn't mean that person/act is ignorant. Please don't be ignorant of how to properly use the word ignorant!
by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Sep 20, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's done a solid job of it in BUF too.
The Thigbone wasn’t inspiring fear in the opponents, but at least it was effective considering what we had to work with.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Exactly
He was great at finding what a player does best and exploiting it. And if they don’t do anything particularly well then maybe they shouldn’t be out there.
Just because you disagree with someone/something, or they disagree with you, doesn't mean that person/act is ignorant. Please don't be ignorant of how to properly use the word ignorant!
by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Sep 20, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing.
But it’s probably because the extra five yards means he is hitting the o-line in the back of the head.
"Don't smell like shit."
Starting to see the light?
Put in Palko and go back to running the Pistol.
Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.
Not even Palko
Stanzi!
Just because you disagree with someone/something, or they disagree with you, doesn't mean that person/act is ignorant. Please don't be ignorant of how to properly use the word ignorant!
by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Sep 20, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
You mean throwing short of the 1st down marker EVERY SINGLE TIME doesn't generate 1st downs?
On a side note, why the hell are those routes even an option? What a bunch of crap.
God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.
I noticed that during the game as well
I wonder if the receivers are running them incorrectly. I remember Haley talking about Bobby Wade I think it was, at a press conference or something, for not running the route past the marker. It seems like the wideouts were consistently doing that Sunday.
Just because you disagree with someone/something, or they disagree with you, doesn't mean that person/act is ignorant. Please don't be ignorant of how to properly use the word ignorant!
by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Sep 20, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
What does that have to do with this post?
Is it really necessary to rag on our QB in every single post, regardless of the subject matter? Pretty sure it’s all been said about a million times already.
And as long as that bum is the starter it will continue to be said
Time to get militant about this clown
Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 20, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't remember what evoked it from me.
Maybe the roster moves the Chiefs have to make now, coupled with the fact that Cassel hasn’t been able to convert third downs, leading to me thinking we need a change there, or something.
Two positives here
If we sign him back, he’ll want his old number, which means cutting Sabby.
Also, we’ll have Mike Cox jokes again.
I was just thinking one up
like I would hate to have to cut Mike Cox twice
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Twice cut cox just won't heal proper.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 20, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
When Cox is on fire, penicillin is the answer.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Not even the Rabi
Cut Mike Cox Twice
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Start Stanzi...
Start McClain at RB – Bring back Cox to block (knows the offense)
Bring J.Horne in as a catching TE – Perhaps he could catch a few balls across the middle for 4 yard gains
by Slim with the Tilted Brim on Sep 20, 2011 9:30 AM CDT reply actions
He's been gone, like what, two weeks?
What is the point of having a workout? Pretty sure they know what he is…
was thinking the same thing
Pioli “So whats position did you primarily play before?”
Cox “Fullback…”
Pioli “Oh nice…nice…what team?”
Cox “The Chiefs! Scott! It’s me! I was on the team weeks ago…”
Pioli “I see…well lets see what you can do”
by worc on Sep 20, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hahaha!
"The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough." -RWE
"To want to prohibit a man from error is to forbid him to fulfill his own existence..."
-Simone de Beauvoir
by KC Conundrum on Sep 20, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
Does Cox have some new tricks to show? This just seems kinda’ stupid.
He knows the offense
What’s stupid about a player that could come in and play this weekend. Yeah, he’s not a great player, but he’s better than some guy who won’t know the offense who’s probably not any better than Cox in the first place. Who is available that’s better?
Not "stupid" to bring him back...
Stupid to bring him in for a “workout”. What’s he going to show the coaches that they haven’t seen?
ok, gotcha.
Yup, dumb to bring him in to “workout.” Just get the guy on the practice field and let’s win a freaking game already.
you know pioli likes cox tricks...
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by KEANEKONG on Sep 20, 2011 9:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
probably looking at a few guys
Just like langford….bring in a few to look at…pick the best for your team. We probably end up with more cox this way…lord knows we need cox behind cassel.
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by KEANEKONG on Sep 20, 2011 9:53 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If we're going for a FB,
Sign T RICH, then he can retire as a Chief.
I don't have a catchy, catch phrase.
I would hope they
would look at that.
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
He's still playing?
"The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough." -RWE
"To want to prohibit a man from error is to forbid him to fulfill his own existence..."
-Simone de Beauvoir
by KC Conundrum on Sep 20, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Got release by the Jets on the bubble
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Dang. I guess, why not?
Someone in that huddle has to get them fired up
"The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough." -RWE
"To want to prohibit a man from error is to forbid him to fulfill his own existence..."
-Simone de Beauvoir
by KC Conundrum on Sep 20, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
This team has more holes to fill than a fullback
typical head scratcher move by this regime…
Playoffs are a REAL possibility in 2010...just need few tweeks here and there.
McClain is the only FB on the roster.
If he switches to more of a RB role, there is no one to take his place.
Stanzi to START.....
Dump Cassel… we have a vested interest in Stanzi, let’s see what he’s got! He is from Iowa and Knows how to win. Was a starter in college at least.
He is a 5th round draft pick
I am a fan of the guy, but we have no more of a vested interest in him than Cassel.
We have a shot...at what...we don't know yet.
6th round, 199th pick overall
So if Brady was drafted in the 6th and Stanzi was drafted in the 5th..
Obviously Stanzi > Brady.
We’re set.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
most 5th round and 6th round QB go
on to have the best carreers
by Bigcherokeechief on Sep 20, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
All of them do.
Zero exceptions.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
What has Cassel proved...
Interceptions, and losses. Stanzi is a smart guy with a great release
I want him in there too, but only because the season is already lost as far as I'm concerned
As bad as he’s looked, Cassel is still the best QB on the team today…Stanzi will make a lot of rookie mistakes. Just saying, don’t expect great things from him.
Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things
Agree on Cassel
Not on lost season.
I’m trying to recollect any rookie for any team ever that looked as bad as Cassel has looked the last four regular season games. Nothing coming to mind. I’ve been a Cassel apologist for up to after the first game of this season. No upside to the guy. Hoped there was. There isn’t. Stanzi at least would have the excuse of being a rookie. He might actually have upside.
"Don't smell like shit."
If cassel is the best
We have no hope for this season or next . Unless we replace him . How do u know he’s the best . Stanzi never really played with the first rounders . I think he looked as good as cassel with the scrubs. At least he’s smart and can scramble better
by chiefsman! on Sep 20, 2011 11:32 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah but sometimes Mike Cox releases early, and then it just get messy and a little embarrassing
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Definitely one way to build up stamina in your Cox so you don't get that early release.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
We are in last place and he has experience in coming from behind
We have a shot...at what...we don't know yet.
Put Stanzi in! at least we will have a excuse why we are so horrible, He's a rookie and learning the system.
Plus honestly, he can’t be any worse.
"Oh I'm Sorry I Thought This Was AMERICA"
by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
Cam newton is a rookie . No one thought he’d be picking up 400 yards in two games . Yea he had like 5 interceptions " rookie mistakes " but cassel has alot more mistakes .. Not a rookie ….
by chiefsman! on Sep 20, 2011 11:36 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm all for starting Stanzi too...
But it doesn’t really matter at the end of the day. The chiefs will draft one of the 3-4 blue chip quarterbacks in the 2012 draft.
by elementary my dear watson on Sep 20, 2011 10:18 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Baldwin? does anyone have any info on this guy?
Is he a Bust?
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 10:29 AM CDT reply actions
Still has a broken Thumb
Can’t call him a bust. If he stinks it up on the field, then he’d be a bust. Just have to be able to work him in first. Some positions can make due on the field with a broken thumb. WR isn’t one of them.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
True, I just love having a first round pick sitting on the bench....sigh
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by porkchop_sandwiches on Sep 20, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah it's a frustrating start. But it's only temporary just til the thumb heals.
It’s not like he’s got perennial back problems or a banged up knee or something that’s going to always nag and potentially ruin a career.
Just a temporary bout of ‘derp’ resulting in a month or two in the corner to think about what he’s done.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
still hurt
No one knows when he comes back. Should be this week or next..but they may wait till after the bye. I’m still wondering about Hali…
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by KEANEKONG on Sep 20, 2011 10:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
pathetic
dear pioli and mr. braindead/tightwad/window-licker/balloon holder/c-hole hunt,
please find a way to make us half-way competitive by december 18th, my 50-yard line seats and projected drunk ass would appreciate it. these moves are making me almost as sick as i suspect i’ll be after we visit san diego and mr. rivers this weekend.
fml!
"Want some? Get some!" - Robert Downey Jr., Tropic Thunder
My seats are near the 50 and I felt like this of all seasons would be great to have them.
We have a shot...at what...we don't know yet.
Well.....
That 50 yard line seat must have a good view….you can see so much from there its amazing you’re not running things.
"The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough." -RWE
"To want to prohibit a man from error is to forbid him to fulfill his own existence..."
-Simone de Beauvoir
by KC Conundrum on Sep 20, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
yep
perhaps i’ll apply for the jobs during halftime, not sure i could do worse. just hope all these guys heal and get back healthy for us next year! i’m running out of jerseys to wear on sundays…i’d wear my dt but i don’t want to disgrace his amazing career!
"Want some? Get some!" - Robert Downey Jr., Tropic Thunder
by yankeechefs on Sep 20, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm quite confused...
We’ve had three major injuries (Moeaki, Berry, Charles). What has our plan of action been in each case? Bring back a guy that got cut. Moeaki => Becht….Berry ==> Langford….Charles ==> trying out M. Cox. I’m just wondering what happens if Cassel goes down. Bring back Croyle?
by TheFifthDimension29 on Sep 20, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
Brodie might be an upgrade at this point the way Cassel is playing.
Cassel will pick it up though to just below average soon.
Live Adventure!
by MountainManMike on Sep 20, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
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