Stanford Routt remains in KC for second day

"Stanford Routt remains in KC for second day of meetings with Chiefs. Still talking to Bills and scheduled to visit Bengals Fri #insideslant"

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They aren't playing

At first I thought they were messing around, but two days, is that normal for just checking out? Doesn’t look good for Carr.

I miss Will Shields and Wille Roaf

by Chiefs3188 on Feb 15, 2012 8:32 AM CST reply actions

Agreed, I'm surprised by this.

by 3GChief on Feb 15, 2012 8:36 AM CST up reply actions

Makes me think they are going to tag Bowe and let Carr walk

sign Routt cheaper than Carr.

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by Chiefs3188 on Feb 15, 2012 8:39 AM CST up reply actions

not my ideal situation

i want carr back but if routt is cheaper and close to carr in talent plus this keeps bowe in town i wont be too mad

by dgoddard on Feb 15, 2012 8:47 AM CST up reply actions

Thats what I'm worried about

I would rather have Carr. He knows the defense, he’s home grown, he gets along and plays well with the rest of the backfield. His upside is also better than Routts

I wonder if the initial demands from Carr’s camp are so high that they figure if they can sign Routt and Franchise Bowe it will be easier to do than signing Carr. I could see Carr demanding big money, then again he deserves it, he’s played freaking awesome.

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by Fozzyboyd on Feb 15, 2012 8:49 AM CST up reply actions

Carr will get #1 money

for a team that needs a good corner. He is being a tad inflated because of the importance of corners. Not sure if deserves it even though he play great this year.

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by Chiefs3188 on Feb 15, 2012 8:52 AM CST up reply actions

He played great this year, arguably better than Flowers

and has been solid since he’s been here.

Never know if he can handle a #1 spot until he gets put there.

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by Fozzyboyd on Feb 15, 2012 9:01 AM CST up reply actions

This makes sense

Carr’s people probably put something on the table that’s a little absurd, unless they didn’t.

"There will be increased competition at every position, including the quarterback position".-Scott Pioli

by severn58 on Feb 15, 2012 8:54 AM CST up reply actions

If they're just kicking the tires, I'd think he'd be out of town by now

This definitely seems a little more in depth, which means I think they’re more serious than I would’ve thought they were.

"There will be increased competition at every position, including the quarterback position".-Scott Pioli

by severn58 on Feb 15, 2012 8:47 AM CST up reply actions

Wow, this is....unexpected.

"There will be increased competition at every position, including the quarterback position".-Scott Pioli

by severn58 on Feb 15, 2012 8:43 AM CST reply actions

i wouldn’t be happy…maybe it’s all for negotiations with carr…i think routt loved it in buffalo, fwiw

by kc571 on Feb 15, 2012 8:47 AM CST reply actions

no one loves it

in Buffalo

by dgoddard on Feb 15, 2012 8:48 AM CST up reply actions

I hear they have good wings up there.

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by Fozzyboyd on Feb 15, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions

not better

than kc bbq

by dgoddard on Feb 15, 2012 8:51 AM CST up reply actions

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/13/routt-says-he-likes-the-atmosphere-in-buffalo/

by kc571 on Feb 15, 2012 9:06 AM CST up reply actions

Routt would be a fool not to say he likes it everywhere he goes

He is trying to drive up demand. It’s what FA’s do.

by kcsno56 on Feb 15, 2012 9:09 AM CST up reply actions

oakland fans said he take a lot of penalties..i know, their whole team does….i just want carr back, he’s ours

by kc571 on Feb 15, 2012 9:50 AM CST up reply actions

Same, We drafted and developed Carr

I want him back.

Then again, he has to want to come back and I have a feeling he is demanding a lot of money.

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by Fozzyboyd on Feb 15, 2012 10:25 AM CST up reply actions

Applebees is THE place to be in Buffalo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2uN28EJRlA

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Feb 15, 2012 9:13 AM CST up reply actions

look like they are goin to sign routt

im guessing they are not goin to keep brandon carr dnt get me wrong i would love for him to stay but stanford routt is a little better then carr but we have to go on lets go after routt

by Christian Scruggs on Feb 15, 2012 9:05 AM CST reply actions

I disagree

by dgoddard on Feb 15, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

i agree

with the disagree………the problem Carr had his first couple of seasons was looking for the ball. He would be in good position and not get his head around therefore allowing a completion or drawing a PI call, however last season he cleared that up and played excellent in coverage. I think he can possibly be a good #1 corner simply cause some teams threw away from flowers this year essentially putting Carr right in the middle of the cross hairs and he stepped up big time. Now onto Routt…..when Nnamdi was in Oakland he didnt play to bad as a #2 corner but as soon as he left he looked almost lost. Makes you wonder if Nnamdi directed things out there and when he left and the pressure was put on Routt he was lost. To me it would make more sense to resign the guy who has been with the team his whole career and developed under our defense and excelled in it than a guy who was a #2 in oakland that was forced into a #1 and completely flopped. IF Routt can be a good #2 than maybe he can be an upgrade over Arenas in the slot and keep Carr as the #2

by dt58 on Feb 15, 2012 9:21 AM CST up reply actions

Only problem is

It may not be up to the chiefs . Carr MAY be looking for a change of scenery . Never know . It’s all a business and like the chiefs said , it’s a marriage and BOTH sides have to want to . Kinda sounds like Carr may not want to in a way ..

by chiefsman! on Feb 15, 2012 9:30 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I'd be surprised if Carr really wants to leave, unless he's just set on going home to Detroit

But he may just be looking for the top dollar, no matter where that may be.

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Feb 15, 2012 9:52 AM CST up reply actions

Meh

Worst comes to worst , sign routt . Tag Carr and get like a 2nd for him. Sign Bowe. Maybe save a little cash with routt to sign manning.

by chiefsman! on Feb 15, 2012 9:28 AM CST via mobile reply actions

At this point I think only one of them gets the tag

and from the look of things Carr is going to walk and Bowe tagged. I don’t think contracts will be done until free-agency.

I miss Will Shields and Wille Roaf

by Chiefs3188 on Feb 15, 2012 9:30 AM CST up reply actions

*One gets tagged other walks it what I meant to say

I miss Will Shields and Wille Roaf

by Chiefs3188 on Feb 15, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

Well what i meant is

If we can tag Carr at least if he leaves we can get picks . I feel like Bowe will easier to sign. If we can get him locked up , tag car worst case we lose Carr but get a pick

by chiefsman! on Feb 15, 2012 10:45 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Sign Bowe and tag carr as Exclusive right free agent.

In another fan post it puts this option into play. According to it. If we tag Carr with Exclusive Rights Free agent and a team makes Carr an offer. The Chiefs have the option to Match the offer or let Carr go. If this happens Chiefs recieve 2 first round picks. Assuming we sign Routt. If a team makes an offer of even 10 dollars. I say the Chiefs do not match it. Yes Carr is better than Routt but not to 1st round picks better. We use the two picks to obtain Decastro and Martin in the first round. Then use the 2nd first round pick along with ours next year to obtain Barkley. Option two with picks go after RGIII this year because we will have three first round picks available to deal with. We would lose a little on defense and gain the world on offense. Routt is not that big of a drop off.
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by Routerunner on Feb 15, 2012 10:56 AM CST reply actions

nobody is going to give up two first round picks for Carr...it won't happen

Revis maybe, but not Carr.

Predictions:
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by jmcgoblue on Feb 15, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions

With the money we have

Whose to say we don’t sign both?

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by ChiefRoyal on Feb 15, 2012 11:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions

because it would be a ridiculous amount of money to sign Routt as a BACKUP

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by upamtn on Feb 15, 2012 11:17 AM CST up reply actions

Javy is out there all the time

Carr could dominate some nickel. But I’m not really saying its for the best or that we should. It’s just that with the money we have we COULD sign both.

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by ChiefRoyal on Feb 15, 2012 11:51 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

He wouldn't be a backup

When teams are running out 3-4 WRs almost every play

by KCinIL on Feb 15, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed!

by Atomic Punx on Feb 15, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

I've never heard his name mentioned throughout the course of the season

I don’t even remember hearing his name called during the game at Arrowhead. I’m curious to know why he’s getting so much love.

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by mistamic on Feb 15, 2012 2:07 PM CST reply actions

Usually corners that don't get mentioned, are the good ones.

Problem is, Routt got mentioned a lot either for flags or getting burnt. Mainly because he was used in zone coverage.

He’s a man corner only, so maybe we’re moving to more of a bump and run scheme? I’d say we have the personnel for it.

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by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 15, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't Thomas Jones stay for 2 days?

and then signed

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by LadyChief on Feb 15, 2012 5:42 PM CST reply actions