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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 17th, 2009, 6:57pm)
Title: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 17th, 2009, 6:57pm
Oh,... yea,... there's that new "chief" in town in KC...  He's gettin' to work...  Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

New Chiefs head coach Haley adds Pendergast, six others to staff (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ec9a2e&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (17.02.2009 18:44)
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that they have made several additions to head coach Todd Haley's coaching staff.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 25th, 2009, 3:56pm
"Sort-of" notable cuts...  From "The REAL Feed":

CHIEFS LET TRIO LEAVE (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/09/02/25/GRIDIRON_USA-Kansas_City.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (25.02.2009 06:22)
The Kansas City Chiefs have released Damon Huard, Patrick Surtain and Donnie Edwards.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 27th, 2009, 4:14pm
The pipeline to New England already gets tapped...  D gets boost with now expatriate,... eh-hem,... ex-patriot... :D From "The REAL Feed":

Kansas City Chiefs acquire LB Vrabel from Patriots for picks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3940213&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.02.2009 15:10)
The Chiefs were the youngest teams in football last year but new general manager Scott Pioli wanted to install some veteran leadership.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 28th, 2009, 5:03pm

on 02/27/09 at 16:14:48, StegRock wrote:
Kansas City Chiefs acquire LB Vrabel from Patriots for picks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3940213&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.02.2009 15:10)
The Chiefs were the youngest teams in football last year but new general manager Scott Pioli wanted to install some veteran leadership.


Correction!!!  Or, should I say, addendum,... BIG addendum...  From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs acquire Cassel, Vrabel from Pats for second-round pick (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80efe755&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.02.2009 15:58)
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel from the New England Patriots on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick (34th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 17th, 2009, 7:01pm
Engram became expendable in Seattle, finds new home in KC...  D gets a boost, as well...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs agree to terms with WRs Engram and Copper, LB Beisel (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f4f96e&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (17.03.2009 17:40)
The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that they have agreed to undisclosed terms with unrestricted free-agent wide receivers Bobby Engram and Terrance Copper and linebacker Monty Beisel.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 25th, 2009, 1:16am
Gonzo still wants out if at all possible... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs TE Gonzalez still interested in being traded, source says (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f6f179&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (24.03.2009 22:19)
Contrary to remarks by Kansas City ownerClark Hunt, Tony Gonzalez wants to be traded if the right deal canbe made.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 27th, 2009, 8:27pm
Johnson pleads guilty...  Will he find himself in trouble with the league,... the Chiefs, who admittedly are looking to move him?  From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' RB Johnson gets probation for assaults (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/03/27/johnson.assault.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (27.03.2009 18:51)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace for separate incidents involving women at nightclubs last year.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 6th, 2009, 4:34pm
A financial development that could facilitate LJ's dismissal...  From "The REAL Feed":

Kansac City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson loses grievance for bonuses (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4046548)
ESPN: NFL (06.04.2009 14:10)
The Kansas Chiefs aren't obligated to pay running back Larry Johnson his guaranteed salary and bonuses over the next two seasons, an arbitrator ruled Monday.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 12th, 2009, 4:54pm
D gets potential boost, leader for sure...  From "The REAL Feed":

Report: Kansas City Chiefs, seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas agree to deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4062170&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.04.2009 08:43)
The Kansas City Chiefs and seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas have agreed to a contract, The Kansas City Star has reported.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 17th, 2009, 12:10am
L.J. still in the fold... according to "The REAL Feed":

Agent: Running back Larry Johnson to participate in Kansas City Chiefs' voluntary minicamp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4074178&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.04.2009 15:19)
The Chiefs will hold a voluntary minicamp Friday through Sunday, which Larry Johnson's agent, Peter Schaffer, said the running back will participate in.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 27th, 2009, 12:43am
Positive talk about L.J. coming out of K.C... from "The REAL Feed":

Does Haley Need Larry? (http://kan.scout.com/2/867712.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (27.05.2009 00:16)
When Scott Pioli hired Todd Haley as the new head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, much was made of Haley's history in the passing game. This was not without good reason, because really, Haley's NFL career is all about the passing game.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2009, 3:03pm
Disgruntled Pro Bowl O-lineman shows up for minis...  From "The REAL Feed":

Disgruntled guard Waters shows up for first day of Chiefs' minicamp (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810ad756&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (05.06.2009 13:30)
Disgruntled guard Brian Waters has shown up for the first day of the Kansas City Chiefs' mandatory minicamp.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 14th, 2009, 11:10pm
Wow,... did Cassel capitalize on his unexpected opportunity or what...???  Looks like the Chiefs have wrapped up their long-term quarterback... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs QB Cassel signs six-year contract worth over $60 million (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81149f81&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (14.07.2009 15:48)
NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, citing a league source, reports that Chiefs QB Matt Cassel signed a six-year deal worth over $60 million, with $28 million guaranteed. The deal is worth $40.5 million over the first three years, which puts Cassel in the upper echelon of contracts.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2009, 5:35pm
The Chiefs have they're kicker according to "The REAL Feed"...  It's Mr. Irrelevant:

Mr. Irrelevant - Suddenly Relevant? (http://kan.scout.com/2/882778.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (28.07.2009 22:42)
As the last pick in the 2009 NFL draft - otherwise known as Mr. Irrelevant - most didn't expect much from rookie kicker Ryan Succop, drafted by Kansas City this April. But apparently the Chiefs are expecting quite a bit from Succop.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2009, 3:08am
Long-time Giant, a Chief... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs pick up WR Toomer (http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/08/04/Chiefs-pick-up-WR-Toomer/UPI-56201249423376/)
United Press International: Sports (04.08.2009 17:02)
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Free-agent wide receiver Amani Toomer, who played his first 13 NFL seasons for the New York Giants, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2009, 11:23pm
Teams gets their tough [smiley=tough.gif] young defender in the fold... according to "The REAL Feed":

First-round pick Jackson signs with Kansas City (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/07/chiefs.sign.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (07.08.2009 20:49)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Tyson Jackson was antsy to join his new teammates, already had his bags packed for training camp.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17th, 2009, 12:03pm
Once a hopeful rising star,... now hardly a footnote...  From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs sign WR Lelie, no stranger to AFC West (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/sports/pro/football&sa=NFL&eid=4404150)
KABC: Sports (17.08.2009 11:37)
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 5th, 2009, 1:34am
(This post has been recovered and reposted due to recently experienced technical difficulties.  We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.)

It looks like Cassel is going to cap off a mediocre preseason as Chief of his new Chiefs with an injury...  From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs QB Cassel exits with leg injury (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4250641)
The Sports Network: NFL (30.08.2009 02:23)
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 7th, 2009, 8:24pm
Cassel sportin' a knee brace in practice... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs QB Cassel wearing knee brace in return to practice (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8126fd13&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (07.09.2009 17:11)
Quarterback Matt Cassel took part in practice Mondaywith a brace on his injured left knee. His status for Kansas City's seasonopener at Baltimore on Sunday was still unclear.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 8th, 2009, 8:05pm

on 09/07/09 at 20:24:03, StegRock wrote:
Cassel sportin' a knee brace in practice... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs QB Cassel wearing knee brace in return to practice (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8126fd13&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (07.09.2009 17:11)
Quarterback Matt Cassel took part in practice Mondaywith a brace on his injured left knee. His status for Kansas City's seasonopener at Baltimore on Sunday was still unclear.


Unclear in anything I read is who is the primary back up?  Is it Croyle or Thigpen.....  nothing seems to be too clear about that.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 2:07am
Yea, I don't know about that, DD...  From the preseason rhetoric, I guess it would be Croyle, but I don't know. [smiley=shrug.gif] Here's the update on Cassel, though, from "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs QB Cassel limited in Wednesday's practice (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4253008)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.09.2009 18:48)

Chiefs QB Cassel questionable for opener vs. Ravens with knee injury (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8127a2fd&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.09.2009 16:37)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel practiced for the second time this week, wearing a brace on his left knee Wednesday as he went through individual drills.
Title: Re: Chiefs Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 7:52pm
It appears that we won't know Cassel's status until game time... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Cassel improving, but QB will be a game-time decision (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8128095b&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (10.09.2009 17:49)
Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel'ssprained left knee is improving, though the Chiefs still don't knowif he'll be able to play Sunday against Baltimore.

I just think he should sit out against Baltimore...  It's gonna be ugly... [smiley=zombie.gif] ... [smiley=baghead.gif]


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