Kansas City Chiefs Confirm Kyle McCarthy Signed

by Joel Thorman on Feb 15, 2012 8:44 AM CST

The Kansas City Chiefs and other teams around the league don't announce roster additions until the player has physically put pen-to-paper and signed his contract. That's why you see someone like Kyle McCarthy tweet last week that he's joining the Chiefs and the team doesn't make it official until Tuesday night.

The Chiefs confirmed that McCarthy, the former Denver Broncos safety, has signed with the team. He spent the last two seasons in Denver before the Broncos cut him the week of their Wild Card playoff game (which is a little cold-blooded, but not as bad as Tiquan Underwood getting released the night before the Super Bowl).

Per a league source, it's a one-year deal.

McCarthy has been a special teamer for most of his career so that's likely what he'll do in KC. Romeo Crennel hired two new special teams coaches this offseason so they'll get a look at McCarthy and others in offseason workouts.

McCarthy is a former Golden Domer, coming out of Notre Dame, where he saw action in 50 games. He entered the NFL undrafted.

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Jon McGraw 2.0 ??

Stanzi: "If you don't love it, leave it! USA #1"

by GaryfromIA on Feb 15, 2012 8:46 AM CST reply actions

Much younger at least

by chiefsman! on Feb 15, 2012 9:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Wouldn't be the worst case

McGraw has all the football accumen and IQ just getting old and losing the physical abilities to get it done.

by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 15, 2012 9:22 AM CST up reply actions

I'm not bashing McGraw

he is a well rounded player and knows the game. He’s just not as quick as the new guys :)

Stanzi: "If you don't love it, leave it! USA #1"

by GaryfromIA on Feb 15, 2012 9:26 AM CST up reply actions

by KSU-Chief on Feb 15, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

Crickets

In accordance with the prophecy
I am the 1%

by SCKSChief on Feb 15, 2012 9:09 AM CST reply actions

Per a league source

The biggest news in this “story” is that you’ve got “sources” now.

"Hater" is a term used by weak-minded people in the face of legitimate criticism.

by JComp11 on Feb 15, 2012 9:23 AM CST reply actions

while not a huge deal it is a good sign

Pioli is looking to improve every facet of the team and this guy is supposed to be a good special teams player. While it isn’t a huge need, why not try and improve?

by aFan4Life on Feb 15, 2012 11:22 AM CST reply actions