Chiefs release Eddie Kennison

[OnTheWarpath15]

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/506606.html

By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs today released Eddie Kennison, a starting wide receiver for the past six seasons.

The 35-year-old Kennison was a victim of the Chiefs’ youth movement. With the Chiefs looking to get younger, Kennison was an obvious target.

Between hamstring and shoulder injuries, he was able to play in only eight games last season. He caught just 13 passes for 101 yards.

Those numbers were far off those he posted earlier in his time with the Chiefs. Kennison caught at least 50 passes in each of his five full seasons in Kansas City and had more than 1,000 yards in both 2004 and 2005.

The Chiefs previously released another over-30 offensive starter, guard John Welbourn.






Keep 'em coming, Carl.

[Hydrae]

I think we all knew it was coming. Let me be the first to day...


THANKS EDDIE, YOU DONE GOOD FOR US! :thumb:

[Ceej]

Bryant Johnson come on down!

[Rain Man]

Youth movement or no youth movement, I question whether it's a good idea to release a guy when you don't know if you've got anyone who can replace him.

[Brock]

Youth movement or no youth movement, I question whether it's a good idea to release a guy when you don't know if you've got anyone who can replace him.

This is as good a way as any to find out, IMO.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Youth movement or no youth movement, I question whether it's a good idea to release a guy when you don't know if you've got anyone who can replace him.

If this was 2005, I'd agree with you.

But it shouldn't be too hard to replace 13 receptions for 101 yards.

[CupidStunt]

What's the hold-up with the rest of the trash?

Put it out already.

[CupidStunt]

What's the hold-up with the rest of the trash?

Put it out already.

[HC_Chief]

They'll resign him.

[HC_Chief]

'BELE DAT!

[Rain Man]

Yeah, Brock and OTW are probably right. I guess. Maybe it's unrealistic, but I have a dream of a soft landing, where a declining starter loses his job in camp because someone else deserves it, but he's still back there as a #3 or #4 receiver or wherever his skills place him.

[OnTheWarpath15]

What's the hold-up with the rest of the trash?

Put it out already.

According to 610, the majority of the cuts will come by/on Thursday.

Free agency and the trade season starts on Friday.

[Simply Red]

I'm not at all interested or concerned. In fact, Chief's news gets duller by the day to me. I just come here for the enlightning personalties I get from the posters. It satisfies!

[eazyb81]

I hope this means we're bringing in someone else, rather than using the spare crap we have on this roster (I'm looking at you Samie Parker).

[KUCFChiefs]

Bryant Johnson come on down!

I second that! Get the double teams off Dwayne Bowe, Carl.

[Rain Man]

I'm not at all interested or concerned. In fact, Chief's news gets duller by the day to me. I just come here for the enlightning personalties I get from the posters. It satisfies!

I clipped my fingernails yesterday. For some reason the nails on my ring fingers grow faster than the other nails. This fascinates me.

[Kraus]

I'll miss him but it was time for him to go. I still remember his catch in Green Bay to complete our comeback and keep our winning streak alive.

Hmmm....winning streak. I wonder if we'll ever see one of those again.

[Deberg_1990]

What's the hold-up with the rest of the trash?



Sorry, but Eddie wasnt trash. He revitalized his career in KC, at a time he could have just walked away and no one would have cared (except maybe Bronco fan)


I know he was trashed by Chiefs fans alot, but overall he put up some decent numbers here.

Going by stats only, he was probably the best WR in KC in 20 years.

[xbarretx]

This is as good a way as any to find out, IMO.

QFT my friend :toast: ill drink to that!

[LiL stumppy]

Good deal, lets get this stuff rolling.

[Frazod]

It sucks to see yet another piece of the former offensive juggernaut fall away, but it's time for him to go.

Thanks for the memories, EK. :thumb:

[Simply Red]

I clipped my fingernails yesterday. For some reason the nails on my ring fingers grow faster than the other nails. This fascinates me.

SEE, now that's interesting!

[Monty]

Yep, I liked Kennison too, but times are changing.

[KUCFChiefs]

Going by stats only, he was probably the best WR in KC in 20 years.

Bullshit. Stephone Paige was better.

[Rooster]

Who's gonna own Champ Bailey now? Good luck EK and thanks for the memories.

[JBucc]

Goodbye EK. Wonder who will pick him up or if he retires?

[Kraus]

Who's gonna own Champ Bailey now? Good luck EK and thanks for the memories.

Dwayne Bowe? Tony G?

[Frazod]

Goodbye EK. Wonder who will pick him up or if he retires?

Pretty safe bet he won't be heading back to Denver. :D

[Eleazar]

Thanks, Eddie :thumb:

[Sure-Oz]

Thanks for being a servicable WR, good luck in retirement or somewhere else next year

[KC4EVER]

Thanks Eddie for all that you've done and good luck!!

[CoMoChief]

Bernard Berrian come on down!!!!

[siberian khatru]

It's nice to know that Eddie's best years were with the Chiefs. I appreciate everything he did. Well, except for dropping that 3rd down pass in OT vs. the Donks in 2002.

However, I'm not interested in holding on to 35-year-old receivers coming off injury-plagued years just to remember the past. Godspeed, EK.

[Bill Lundberg]

How about Brandon Lloyd coming home??

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7844148/Redskins-release-wide-receiver-Lloyd?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

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[the Talking Can]

file everyone into 2 lines...

under 30 lives
over 30 dies

[CupidStunt]

Sorry, but Eddie wasnt trash. He revitalized his career in KC, at a time he could have just walked away and no one would have cared (except maybe Bronco fan)


I know he was trashed by Chiefs fans alot, but overall he put up some decent numbers here.

Going by stats only, he was probably the best WR in KC in 20 years.

Metaphor.

[Micjones]

25 TD's and over 5,000 yards in 7 seasons with this team.
Thanks for the memories Eddie (especially that OT catch against GB).
We wish you well!

[TRR]

I know the EK was pretty influential in Dwayne Bowe's growth this season. I remember seeing an interview with DBowe stating that EK had really helped him.

I definitely don't want KC to go into the 08 season with Webb or Parker starting opposite Bowe. If that is the case, then I definitely would have rather had EK on the team regardless of age. I also thought a healthy vet like EK could have helped Croyle in the short-term.

[Coach]

Thanks for the wonderful memories, Eddie.

[patteeu]

It's a shame that times like these come when a likable player like EK has to go, but it makes sense to me. Thanks for the past few years, EK. I hope you saved some money for your future.

[REDHOTGTO]

i always liked watching him catch ecspecially against denver, he will be missed but bring on the young healthy fast guys

[Micjones]

I think this opens the door to a solid FA signing.

[el borracho]

file everyone into 2 lines...

under 30 lives
over 30 dies

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[Rain Man]

file everyone into 2 lines...

under 30 lives
over 30 dies


Logan's Run-ning Back?

[talastan]

At'll do Eddie, at'll do!! Thanks for the memories Mr Kennison!!:clap:

[el borracho]

It's a shame that times like these come when a likable player like EK has to go, but it makes sense to me. Thanks for the past few years, EK. I hope you saved some money for your future.

He should have... we just gave him a raise a year or two ago. :cuss:

[the Talking Can]

EK was a great pick up, no doubt...we got him for free.

But his time is up.

[vailpass]

Props to Kennison he ressurected himself nicely in KC after showing his ass in Denver.

Hope KC doesn't get Bryant Johnson, I had a chance to see him play live this past year and he is fast as hell with a nice pair of hands. IMHO he could easily be one of the top young WRs out there if he had the right QB and coaching staff.

[Deberg_1990]

Ill always remember Eddie "Puttin sumthin on their Ass" against the Donkos.

[Ultra Peanut]

This is as sad as when they cut Romey.

Adios, Quitterson. You were badass.

Ill always remember Eddie "Puttin sumthin on their Ass" against the Donkos.That's breaking it off, poser.

[Rain Man]

Hope KC doesn't get Bryant Johnson, I had a chance to see him play live this past year and he is fast as hell with a nice pair of hands. IMHO he could easily be one of the top young WRs out there if he had the right QB and coaching staff.

So you're saying he'll be useless in Kansas City?

[bowener]

Dont we have the opportunity to resign him later if he is not picked up and we need him? A one year deal or something??

[Reerun_KC]

I will always remember Eddie getting caught from behind and fumbling at Tampa, costing us the game....

See ya Mr Fumbles, good luck in your future endeavors..

[BigRock]

We need to draft someone named Eddie now. It's a fun name to chant. Try it.

EDDIE
EDDIE
EDDIE

[The Bad Guy]

I will always remember Eddie getting caught from behind and fumbling at Tampa, costing us the game....

See ya Mr Fumbles, good luck in your future endeavors..

I will always remember Kennison getting open in Green Bay to catch the OT TD.

Does everything have to be the glass is half empty.

You must be a miserable ****er to live with.

[The Bad Guy]

Bryant Johnson should be FA priority #1 now.

[Micjones]

Bryant Johnson should be FA priority #1 now.

Agreed.

[Mr. Laz]

Good luck, Eddie!!

you did some good things for us ..... appreciate it. :clap:

[KcMizzou]

I will always remember Eddie getting caught from behind and fumbling at Tampa, costing us the game....

See ya Mr Fumbles, good luck in your future endeavors..By that logic, you must really hate Priest Holmes.

[Reerun_KC]

By that logic, you must really hate Priest Holmes.
:) 4 real, he wasnt a very good running back at all... /sarcasm meter


Kind of like some people who dont like Sammie Parker, because he celebrates, or they didnt like Dante Hall becaused he danced better than they did, and so on....

EK was the player I didnt care much for...

So by that logic, everyone on this board has a Chiefs player they dont like or wouldnt mind if they were released...

[keg in kc]

Sad to see him go, one of our better recent free agent signings, which isn't what any of us expected back in 2001 when he joined the squad.

[rad]

Bryant Johnson should be FA priority #1 now.

Too bad Carl won't pony up for him, I think he's gonna garner MUCH interest.

He'll end up in Washington, you watch.

[Extra Point]

Kennison did better in his later years than I expected. Hate to say that, though, thinking that he was done year before last.

[philfree]

Eddie was wanna my favs while he was here. It'd time him to go but I'm still sorry to see him go none the less.

PhilFree:arrow:

[Simply Red]

I threw a selfish fit initially. Eddie I loved you!

[Easy 6]

Sorry, but Eddie wasnt trash. He revitalized his career in KC, at a time he could have just walked away and no one would have cared (except maybe Bronco fan)


I know he was trashed by Chiefs fans alot, but overall he put up some decent numbers here.

Going by stats only, he was probably the best WR in KC in 20 years.

All true, he did drop plenty...but he also had some very good games, toasting all kinds of top CB's, Chump Bailey comes to mind...

I've dogged him a lil, but he worked hard on his game while here IMO...he never had the best hands, he was open more often than he could catch it & demonstrated good heart after the Dinver fiasco.

Overall, i can only say...good luck Fast Eddie.

[Groves]

Sign him as our QB Coach!! Sign him now! Oh, wait, is this thread about Trent?

[ChiefsCountry]

Sign DJ Hackett and Brandon Lloyd would be good IMO.

[mdstu]

I will always remember Eddie getting caught from behind and fumbling at Tampa, costing us the game....

See ya Mr Fumbles, good luck in your future endeavors..

Didn't Dante also return a kickoff all the way to five yard line and then fumble without being touched in that game.

[MIAdragon]

How long till NE signs him....

[Kraus]

Didn't Dante also return a kickoff all the way to five yard line and then fumble without being touched in that game.

I thought that was the San Diego game in 2004, or did it happen more than once?

[bowener]

Didn't Dante also return a kickoff all the way to five yard line and then fumble without being touched in that game.

Most infuriating play I have ever seen. :mad:

[mdstu]

I thought that was the San Diego game in 2004, or did it happen more than once?

Just looked at the box score and I was wrong
Sidenote Trent threw two picks and lost a fumble also.

[mdstu]

After a quick look you were right it was the 2004 SD Home game.
He had already returned one for a touchdown in that game and then dropped the second one.

Lost 34-31

[Kraus]

Yeah, I was there. Remember it plain as day.

[kcxiv]

Bullshit. Stephone Paige was better.

he does the sports news here in central cali. lol

[BigChiefFan]

Kennison played better than I ever anticipated him playing, so thanks for the memories, Eddie K.

[Bowser]

Thanks for the memories, Eddie.

[Rasputin]

Thanks EK, you were much better than Johnnie Morton & much better than Sammie Parker. Good luck in retirement or next team.

[Halfcan]

so long Eddie thanks for the memories

[Rausch]

Sucks to see. I understand it from the FO perspective but I'd hoped it wouldn't happen. Super nice guy.

Good luck EK...

[Rausch]

Bryant Johnson should be FA priority #1 now.

Probably should have been before it. Wouldn't mind JG either. Hell, we've only got one respectable WR on the team now...

[raybec 4]

Thanks EK, you were much better than Johnnie Morton & much better than Sammie Parker. Good luck in retirement or next team.

Better than Morton? I never once saw EK do the worm!:D

[Chiefs_5627]

Thanks Eddie! :clap:

One of my top 3 Chiefs moments was when he snagged the OT TD pass against GB. :D

[evolve27]

"Ageless" Eddie thanks for giving us very sound reason to draft Dwayne Bowe. We salute you.

[KCrockaholic]

I think we all knew it was coming. Let me be the first to day...


THANKS EDDIE, YOU DONE GOOD FOR US! :thumb:


agreed

[Red Dawg]

that i was very scepticle of bringing him in years ago but what a surprise gift he was. Classy guy that played and worked hard for the Chiefs.


All the best to you Eddie. I was at the game when he burned Champ for two TD's. Great memory.

[blueballs]

Sounds like he got some respect on the way out
they released him a day or so early and not lumped with others
-best of luck Eddie

[PhillyChiefFan]

I'm sorry to see him go, but if we're getting younger let's do it. Thanks for playing hard Eddie.

[greg63]

...Can't say that we didn't see this coming.

[StcChief]

5 of 6 good years from Steady Eddie. Move on to your new life.