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Todd haley Press conference Live now

saskwatch — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:54:23 -0000

Todd haley Press conference Live now

We have 21 guys off the street, only 1 more to go!

saskwatch — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:47:20 -0000

We all know Haley's 22 guys off the street comment from the offseason. Well, the chiefs have now signed 21 guys off the street this year (free agents, college free agents, waiver wire). One more guy (I think we will sign a linemen this week) and we should have 22 guys off the street. I expect some wins now. The 21 guys are after the jump.

1.Javon Belcher
2. Mike Brown
3. Terrance Copper
4. Bobby Engram
5. Mike Goff
6. Matt Gutierrez
7. David Herron
8. Lance Long
9. Ryan O'callahan
10. Leonard Pope
11. Mike Ricahardson
12. Sean ryan
13. Kenny Smith
14. Bobby Wade
15. Pierre Walters
16. Jackie Bates
17. Marlon Favorite
18. Dion Gales
19. Booby Greenwood
20. Darryl Harris
21. Chris Patrick

Derrick Johnson for Limas Sweed? NFL trades that would make sense - John P. Lopez - SI.com

saskwatch — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:00:51 -0000

Derrick Johnson for Limas Sweed? NFL trades that would make sense - John P. Lopez - SI.com

Pure speculation by the author, but an interesting idea. I would be okay with this deal.

Source: Cable's potential legal issues a concern - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

saskwatch — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:06 -0000

Source: Cable's potential legal issues a concern - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Not Chiefs news, but negative Raider news is the next best thing.

Herm Edwards on Michael Vick Playing This Weekend.

saskwatch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:40:55 -0000

Herm Edwards on Michael Vick Playing This Weekend.

From TSN (Canada's ESPN)

Why Thigpen will be the Number 2 when Cassel returns.

saskwatch — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:50:07 -0000

When Matt Cassel is ready to return to the starting lineup I think there is an excellent chance that Thigpen will be listed as the second QB and Croyle as the Third on gameday.

Brody Croyle played a very solid game in Baltimore and I believe has solidified his position as the backup QB as long as he remains "available". If Matt Cassel is unable to go this weekend Croyle will start, and Thigpen will be the number two QB. If Cassel does play I think Thigpen will be listed as the number two QB and Croyle as the three.

What is my reasoning for this? I believe that the coaches are working on a package that features Thigpen on the field in different situations. I think we ran on series in this formation last week. I know everyone was saying that Croyle was pulled for a series, and I think they choose to run the Thigpen package then to settle Croyle down, but I think we would have seen it at some point anyway. The first play was a running play with Thigpen (there was no chance he had any intention of throwing). This will add a little variety to the offense and if we show this package defenses will have to take time to prepare for it. On gameday Cassel will start, Cryle will be the backup, and Thigpen will be the specialty QB.

Here is the problem. This means we have 3 QB's active on gameday and as a result have 1 less position player or special teams guy on the active 53 man roster. Here is why Thigpen will be the 2 and Croyle the 3. The third QB can dress and not count against the active roster on gameday, but if he comes into the game he has to play the rest of the game unless he gets hurt. By naming Croyle (the backup) the 3, if Cassel goes down and we think he will not return, Croyle goes in and finishes the game. As Thigpen is the 2 he can enter and leave the game as many times as he wishes. This is how Miami dealt with the issue last week. Pennington was the starter and Pat White was the 2nd even though Chad Henne is the backup.

I thought I would just throw this out there so if Thigpen gets listed as the Number 2 on gameday upon Cassel's return we understand that it is not a demotion for Croyle but a sign that the Chiefs intend to run a special package of plays for Thigpen. I may be totally out to lunch on this one. Let me know what you think.

Chiefs sign WR Lance Long to Practice Squad.

saskwatch — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:59 -0000

Chiefs sign WR Lance Long to Practice Squad.

Looks like Josh Looney is becoming the local KC version of Adam Schefter, breaking all the big stories.

Sources: Carolina Panthers reach agreement with A.J. Feeley; Jake Delhomme still in at QB - ESPN

saskwatch — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:03:31 -0000

Sources: Carolina Panthers reach agreement with A.J. Feeley; Jake Delhomme still in at QB - ESPN

Source: Eagles sign Garcia | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/14/2009

saskwatch — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:02:02 -0000

Source: Eagles sign Garcia | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/14/2009

Justin Medlock Update

saskwatch — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:19:43 -0000

I don't know if anyone cares, but Herm and Carl's kicker from last year is now kicking in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts. On Friday, Medlock went 7 for 7 with 3 kicks over 50 yards in a 36-28 loss to the BC Lions. Through 7 games Justin Medlock is 18/19 (94.7 %) and has not missed a field goal inside 50 yards.

Kickers quite often bounce around before figuring it out, and I won't be suprised to see Medlock in the NFL again in the future.