Most exciting signing of the off season AFAIC. If you could bet a dollar on the lottery, and already had 5 of the 6 numbers, would you do it?

This is a great gamble IMO, and if it pans out, we could have him for 10 years. If not, we've lost nothing.

This is the kind of move you want to see your team make.

This defies logic that even Al Davis would bring him in while they thought they had enough players.

Hmmm....not really sure what to think of this signing? Im a little leary but also a little excited. Im with Bosschief, cautiously optimistic. I think this is one of those signings that could either boom or bust.

He was a good left tackle for the Ravens, but there are reasons as to why they let him walk and wouldn't retain him. Plus, he hasn't started at tackle for what? 2 years?

He failed a physical with the Raiders, has back issues, and nobody out there signed him but us. He lasted in the FA market for a long time...so its clear he must have some issues. Which pretty much describes the lack of interest. Hmmmmm

I don't know? All I know as of right now, we were pretty thin on the depth charts at either tackle position. So the most Im looking at this move is nothing more than to create depth or competition in case either Richardson or Albert falter this year and don't hold up. Gaither could possibly be that insurance policy.

The good news is, he's young and has plenty of time to heal up. I think we will be going into the season with Richardson and Albert as the starters. If Richardson goes to sh*ts during the year, chances are you may have a healthy Gaither to back him up? He is a young body and can heal faster than an old one. I wouldn't exactly call him broke dick.

*Actually, if Al Davis didn't sign him, then this must be a good move for the Chiefs lol

If Gaither's back is healthy, you got yourself a very good LT. I'm sure you have or you will hear all about the negatives about him that he's lazy, not dedicated, has a substance abuse problem, has this, doesn't have that.... Don't believe any of it. While he might need a kick in the ass to get going, he is definitely worth taking a chance on. Ravens fans were basically divided in half about Gaither. Some said he's not worth it, others said that what he brings to the field is good enough to overlook some other stuff.

Yes I'm a Ravens fan, and I was hoping we could get Gaither back. That ship sailed when they tried to make him a RT. He got upset and became aloof, but if he gets on the field he is all business. I remember a Texans game where he handled Mario Williams by himself the entire game. He never even got close to Flacco. He is a massive man as you're well aware, and doesn't require much help even against elite pass rushers. James Harrison gave him a lot of problems but you won't have to worry about that. Don't listen to any of the negatives. If any ex-Raven is going to be a problem it will probably be LeRon McClain. Good luck with him.

I was sad to see such a fan favorite like Kelly Gregg go, but I'm glad he got to go to a decent team and not Cleveland or something. He was too expensive for us and we're deep at DT, but Gregg will give you 100% in everything and do it with a great attitude. He's just a blue collar, go to work lunch pail guy.

Good luck to you. Don't know what you've been hearing about Gaither but I just wanted to give my opinion as a Ravens fan that I think your o-line got a lot better.

Thanks dude. Welcome to Chiefsplanet!

Neg rep

First of all, thanks for the great post\info.
Second of all, STFU n00b!

Don't make me nail you.


I'm down with all these ravens signings. Hey yeah, maybe they are broke dicks. Maybe Breaston is too. But it all makes me soooo hard.

LMAO

Quite the welcome.

Thanks for the take on Gaither. My concern is, a guy whos 6'7" 340 is pretty much always going to have back problems of some sort.....thats a ton of weight and a long back.

M_JG71Jared Gaither

Thanks for all the love people lets get it kc .....(I'm on my grind like that had to be said.) But y'all stay blessed

Absolutely. I think Pioli recognizes that the risk/reward could be an enormous reward. There isn't much risk. Back in 2008 and 2009 we were looking at Gaither as a worthy heir to Jonathan Ogden. He played that well right away. He doesn't have all the technique that a great LT has, but what he lacks there he makes up for in brute force, and that huge wing span. That's why the Ravens envisioned him as a RT. That and Oher coming along with his story and being a first round pick.

if anyone will motivate him, it will be todd haley

LMAO

That twitter shits crazy.