Tony Richardson...

aturnis · 12-03-2007, 04:56 PM

I knew when Herm got rid of him, it was a mistake. Even in his old age and decline he is still better than any option we have.

I understand we are "trying to get younger", but what is the harm in having an older guy fill a spot, better than a TE or LB could do, until you can find a sufficient backup?

Now T-Rich is blocking for the #1 RB in the NFL. I realize Adrian Peterson can make anyone look good (Really wanted to trade Larry and get him, even with all the "?'s" that surrounded him), but still doing a good job, and could have even taught the TE or LB a thing or two.

So why did they come to the stupid decision to let him go?

Halfcan · 12-03-2007, 04:58 PM

Ask GC.

Deberg_1990 · 12-03-2007, 05:02 PM

Is it coincidence that Tony R has blocked for Priest, LJ and now Peterson while they had record setting seasons?? Hes pretty damn good.

Having said that, it was probably time for him to go. The Chiefs never replaced him was the biggest mistake.

kcpasco · 12-03-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

So why did they come to the stupid decision to let him go?

Is this question really necessary considering who the GM is?

aturnis · 12-03-2007, 05:05 PM

How can you blame Carl? Yes Carl has the ultimate say...but I'm sure Herm was the one who brought the idea to the table and talked him into it.

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-03-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

I knew when Herm got rid of him, it was a mistake. Even in his old age and decline he is still better than any option we have.

I understand we are "trying to get younger", but what is the harm in having an older guy fill a spot, better than a TE or LB could do, until you can find a sufficient backup?

Now T-Rich is blocking for the #1 RB in the NFL. I realize Adrian Peterson can make anyone look good (Really wanted to trade Larry and get him, even with all the "?'s" that surrounded him), but still doing a good job, and could have even taught the TE or LB a thing or two.

So why did they come to the stupid decision to let him go?

I swear, these kinds of threads should become stickies.

Richardson was 34, almost 35 when he decided not to re-sign with the Chiefs. He only played in 9 games in 2006 due to injury.

In 2007, he's played in 10 games and only started 2. While the Vikings have an excellent running attack, this has more to do with the offensive line and scheme.

You should be angrier that the Chiefs passed on Bryant McKinnie in 2002 in favor of Ryan Sims.

The Chiefs of 2007 would look MUCH different with McKinnie at left tackle than Damion McIntosh.

bowener · 12-03-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

I knew when Herm got rid of him, it was a mistake.

This confuses me.... so do they HC's sign game checks and run the player personnel and not the GM's? Im pretty sure I learned that CP is the one who makes the final decision on everything... example: Priest/Huard starting/18 year-5 year plan...

Also, how can it be a bad move? Hasnt T-Rich missed a ton of games up in Minnesota?

**dirk digler** · 12-03-2007, 05:10 PM

Wasn't the thinking that LJ liked running out of the single back set?

Stupid move either way

bowener · 12-03-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Chiefs of 2007 would look MUCH different with McKinnie at left tackle than Damion McIntosh.

Thanks, this made me have to start taking my antidepressants again... bastard.

crazycoffey · 12-03-2007, 05:17 PM

in other news, why'd we ever let snoop minnis go?

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-03-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener

Thanks, this made me have to start taking my antidepressants again... bastard.

You're welcome

Archie Bunker · 12-03-2007, 05:29 PM

Impossible. Boomer replaced T-Rich and as we all know Boomer is the one Chief that can't be replaced.

Sincerely
Nick "The Erroneous One" Athan

http://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthrea...ghlight=boomer

crazycoffey · 12-03-2007, 05:32 PM

Don't be hating on Boomer

Deberg_1990 · 12-03-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

in other news, why'd we ever let snoop minnis go?

Scott Fugita has 12 tackes this past weekend!!!

Damnit Carl!!

homey · 12-03-2007, 05:55 PM

We use a fullback, what, 20% of the time? We wouldn't ever use him if we still had him.

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