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Tebow to D.Bo?

thechiefsarrow — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:06:03 -0000

Nothing against Brodie Croyle, but he has proven he cannot stay healthy for a 16 game season. He has had a problem with injuries since high school, tearing TWO ACLs and his shoulder injuries.

For the two years, one quarterback in particular has caught my eye. Tim Tebow. He can pass, he can run, and has a great character, which is now important in today's NFL. From http://nfldraftdog.com/2009_NFL_Draft/Tim%20Tebow.htm,

The other aspect of Tebow’s game, his running ability, puts him in an elite category of a "dual threat" QB. Although most "dual threats" are known for their speed (i.e. Pat White of West Virginia) Tebow has more of a full backs mentality as he runs behind his pads and breaks tackles with ease. He has very good speed, but not necessarily a burner. Last year, he compiled 895 yards and 23 touchdowns. Most NCAA running backs aspire for those kinds of numbers. In his short 2 year career, he has rushed for 1364 yards on 299 carries (4.6 per carry), most of which were goal line situations in which a few yards were needed. Although NFL teams will be wary of the mileage this kid has, it is also note worthy that despite having a deep bruise on his shoulder and a broken (non-throwing) hand, he continued to play at high level…that durability is something that should ease NFL teams. Couple that with his numbers (both running and throwing) and the complexity of Coach Meyer’s offense, it makes him the most NFL ready QB. Coach Meyer also plans on limiting Tebow by implementing a 2 QB rotation to give him a breather. Tebow should be the first player selected when he does enter the draft. He has 2 years left, but with a Heisman Trophy and a National Championship ring, he has little left to accomplish. Look for him to avoid the injury bug and be the 1st pick chosen in the 2009 NFL Draft

What does everyone think of him? Other quarterbacks that have caught my eye are Colt McCoy and Curtis Painter. I believe Matt Stafford is a bust waiting to happen.

GREG WESLEY RELEASED!

thechiefsarrow — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:26:39 -0000

League sources have told Pro Football Talk that the Kansas City Chiefs have released free safety Greg Wesley. The 9th year safety, who has played his entire career to this point with the Chiefs, appeared in 15 games last season, started one and made 30 tackles. The Chiefs’ 3rd round pick in 2000 has 29 career interceptions. Wesley, who is repped by Drew Rosenhaus, is expected to receive interest from a number of teams in the free agent market.

- Pro Football Talk

All of a sudden, drafting DaJuan Morgan makes a lot more sense.

Kevin Robinson & Brian Johnston Signed!!!

thechiefsarrow — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:41:59 -0000

More Signings.... ABOUT TIME!!! Now we need to get Dorsey, Albert, Flowers, and the rest signed.

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of three-year contracts with draft choices WR Kevin Robinson and DE Brian Johnston. As per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreements were made available. Robinson and Johnston were the fourth and fifth Chiefs draft choices to agree to contract terms, joining fourth-round selection WR Will Franklin (105th overall), fifth-round selection CB Brandon Carr (140th overall) and sixth-round pick T Barry Richardson (170th overall).

Robinson (5-11 196) joined the Chiefs as the club’s second of two sixth-round selections (182nd overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He saw action in 46 contests (32 starts) at Utah State, catching 178 passes for 2,485 yards (14.0 avg.). He also handled the return duties, setting Utah State career records for punt return yards (1,104), punt returns TDs (four), kickoff returns (110), kickoff return yards (2,725), and kickoff return TDs (four).

Robinson started all 12 contests for the Aggies in 2007, logging 55 receptions for 640 yards (11.6) with five TDs. He set the NCAA mark for kickoff return yards in a season with 1, 1260 yards with three returns for TDs.

The Fresno, California native was an all-league selection at Hoover High School. He caught 69 passes for 1,214 yards with 14 touchdowns as a senior.

Johnston (6-4, 269) joined the Chiefs as the club’s first of two seventh-round picks (210th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played in 42 games (40 starts) during his four-year career at Gardner-Webb, registering 268 tackles (124 solo), 21.0 sacks (-140.0 yards) and 55.5 tackles for loss (-257.0 yards). He also had 69 QB pressures, 10 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. On offense, he added a three-yard TD reception.

Johnston started all 11 games in each of his final three seasons. In 2006, he recorded 77 tackles (35 solo), 8.0 sacks (-47.0 yards), 14.0 tackles for loss, 23 QB pressures, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

The San Diego, California native was a two-time first-team All-Harbor League selection at Madison High School. He was a member of the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team and was a High School Heisman nominee."

Barry Richardson Signed!!!

thechiefsarrow — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:07:14 -0000

Link:

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of a three-year contract with T Barry Richardson. As per Chiefs policy, no other terms of the agreement were made available. Richardson is third Chiefs draft choice to agree to contract terms, joining fourth-round selection WR Will Franklin (105th overall) and fifth-round selection CB Brandon Carr (140th overall). Richardson (6-6, 319) joined the Chiefs as the club’s first of two sixth-round picks (170th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played in 49 games (45 starts) during his four-year career at Clemson. Richardson started every game over his final three seasons for the Tigers, earning first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in 2006 and 2007. As a senior, he anchored an offensive line that led the ACC in scoring at 33.1 points per game and finished second in the ACC with 403.2 yards of total offense per contest. The Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina native was a three-year starter on the offensive line at Wando High School.

Now we need to get the rest of our picks signed.

"We expect to go to the Super Bowl" - Jared Allen

thechiefsarrow — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:30:00 -0000

"We expect to go to the Super Bowl" - Jared Allen

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/19648104.html?location_refer=Vikings

Madden Cover????

thechiefsarrow — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:28:22 -0000

The Madden cover comes out tomorrow. Who do you think will be on the cover?

My prediction is Purple Jesus, since EA sports seems to go with younger players. Since 2001, the cover athletes have been Eddie Geoge, Daunte Culpepper, Marshall Faulk, Dog Killer, Ray Lewis, Donovan McNabb, newly released Shaun Alexander, and Vince Young. L.T declined last year. Athletes who have been on the cover seem to be cursed the season after appearing on the cover. Players who have appeared on the cover since 1999 have generally failed to reproduce their success of the previous years, for a variety of reasons. Marshall Faulk, Daunte Culpepper, Michael Vick, Ray Lewis, Donovan McNabb, and Shaun Alexander all have suffered significant playing injuries in the season that they appeared on the cover. These performances and injuries resulted in speculation of a curse. The "Madden Curse" has evolved into a much-reported phenomenon, with several news and sports media outlets referring to it as a phenomenon on par with the fabled Sports Illustrated cover jinx. Also, where can you get custom Chief covers? I would make one, but dont know how.

Poll

Who will be on the Madden Cover?

Adrian Peterson

12 votes

Tom Brady

2 votes

Eli Manning

2 votes

Devin Hester

2 votes

Dwayne Bowe

5 votes

23 votes | Poll has closed