Chiefs Chiefs sign OL Goff!! - Page 7

talastan · 03-25-2009, 11:26 AM

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Chiefs sign OL Goff
The Chiefs agreed to contract terms today with veteran offensive lineman Mike Goff. Goff has some versatility and could wind up starting for the Chiefs at center or right guard.

The 33-year-old Goff played 11 NFL seasons, the first six with Cincinnati and the last five with San Diego. He has been a starter for the past nine seasons.

Micjones · 03-25-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Shaffer sucked last year. Draft a rookie to play center this year move him to guard in a few seasons.

Shaffer's not a world-beater, did have a down year, but he's still a significant upgrade at RT and would be a better option that forcing some rookie on to the field.

Or would you maybe make a run at Pace?

Cornstock · 03-25-2009, 12:48 PM

In your opinions, does Richardson need to see the field by the end of the year to be worth a damn? I know he was a project guy going in, but how long can you wait?

ChiefsCountry · 03-25-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Thanks, corkster for your insightful post. Maybe do some research and find out that the Chiefs HAVE DISCUSSED MOVING McIntosh to the inside, as a guard. We're does that leave Goff? Hmmmm, maybe as the center, like I suggested. Hmm, where does that put McIntosh, as the RG, like I suggested. Hmmmm. Never go full on corky.

I have, the Dolphins and Chargers both tried to move McIntosh to guard and he failed miserablly. This was talked about a ton last offseason. Not to mention Goff has never played center with San Diego.

Titty Meat · 03-25-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Shaffer's not a world-beater, did have a down year, but he's still a significant upgrade at RT and would be a better option that forcing some rookie on to the field.

Or would you maybe make a run at Pace?

What about Herb? He's played good when he's played. Crapintosh didn't play too bad at the end of the year. I think we should draft a RT

Micjones · 03-25-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

In your opinions, does Richardson need to see the field by the end of the year to be worth a damn? I know he was a project guy going in, but how long can you wait?

I was really hoping he'd get a tryout down the stretch last year.
I think with Cassel as your guy you can't afford to test him out on the field.
He's gonna have to perform his way into that PT.

Titty Meat · 03-25-2009, 12:51 PM

Petro said that this was the biggest signing of the off-season for us

Micjones · 03-25-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

What about Herb? He's played good when he's played. Crapintosh didn't play too bad at the end of the year. I think we should draft a RT

Taylor's not a RT. He's too small to play there.
McIntosh did play better down the stretch, but I'm ready to move on.

I think we need to draft a Right Tackle regardless.
I just think the smartest thing to do is not force that draftee into a starting role right away unless they're ready.

Signing Shaffer or Pace relieves that pressure and gives you time to get the young guy ready to go. It also gives you immediate stability and the ability to keep your $14,000,000 QB upright.

Chiefnj2 · 03-25-2009, 12:51 PM

Goff at RG and try to draft a Center who can start at some time in the 2009 season. Later in the draft take a RT tackle prospect and let him battle it out with all the other linemen on the roster.

Micjones · 03-25-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Petro said that this was the biggest signing of the off-season for us

That doesn't say much.
We really haven't signed anyone in Free Agency.
Cassel/Vrabel were acquired via trade.

Other than Goff the highest profile signing has been Bobby Engram.

RustShack · 03-25-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Wood/Mack are both listed at 6'3.
Unger? 6'4...

Maybe it's all splitting hairs, but Niswanger's listed at 6'5.

Well at the combine Mack and Wood were 6-4 and Unger was 6-5...

Mecca · 03-25-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Unger, Wood, and Mack are ALL shorter than Niswanger.

I think his point is that Niswanger is to tall not to short.

Cornstock · 03-25-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I was really hoping he'd get a tryout down the stretch last year.
I think with Cassel as your guy you can't afford to test him out on the field.
He's gonna have to perform his way into that PT.

Ya I agree, last year I was hoping he would get some good time considering we were so bad and had nothing to lose anyway. Similar to the way Herb got some good time at the end of the year two years ago.

BigChiefFan · 03-25-2009, 12:53 PM

Gee, guys, let's not read and shoot the messenger, okay??

Taken from a VERY RECENT article already posted on this site...

Former San Diego Chargers guard Mike Goff visited the Kansas City Chiefs today according to Bill Williamson of ESPN.

Goff is a 33 year old guard originally drafted by the Bengals in the 3rd round of the 1998 draft. After six seasons in Cincinnati, he moved to the AFC West spending five years with the Chargers.

San Diego decided not to pursue another contract with Goff following the 2008 season.

Though his age is a bit of concern, his durability isn't. He's started a full 16 game slate every season dating back to 2002.

If Brian Waters returns to the team in 2009, the Chiefs are set at left guard. However, a hole exists at right guard which was filled in 2008 by Adrian Jones. There's even been some talk of moving Damion McIntosh to the guard position opposite of Waters.
The Chiefs are also attending a private workout with LSU defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois today so it's unclear what coaches and/or part of the management team are attending what workout and if any contracts will be offered.

Tackling the guard position in free agency would go a long way to shoring up the Chiefs offensive line. As it stands now, the Chiefs likely have to add a guard and long-term solutions at center and right tackle.

The Chargers have been an excellent running team the past few years so it's nice to see the Chiefs strategy for the offensive line over the offseason entails players from successful units.

RustShack · 03-25-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Petro said that this was the biggest signing of the off-season for us

Who do you think we signed thats bigger?

Micjones · 03-25-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think his point is that Niswanger is to tall not to short.

You missed MY point Mecca.
I was responding to the idea that the Centers we're looking to draft are as tall as Niswanger. That's not true. They're all shorter.

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BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	Gee, guys, let's not read and shoot the messenger, okay?? Taken from a VERY RECENT article already posted on this site... Former San Diego Chargers guard Mike Goff visited the Kansas City Chiefs today according to Bill Williamson of ESPN. Goff is a 33 year old guard originally drafted by the Bengals in the 3rd round of the 1998 draft. After six seasons in Cincinnati, he moved to the AFC West spending five years with the Chargers. San Diego decided not to pursue another contract with Goff following the 2008 season. Though his age is a bit of concern, his durability isn't. He's started a full 16 game slate every season dating back to 2002. If Brian Waters returns to the team in 2009, the Chiefs are set at left guard. However, a hole exists at right guard which was filled in 2008 by Adrian Jones. There's even been some talk of moving Damion McIntosh to the guard position opposite of Waters. The Chiefs are also attending a private workout with LSU defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois today so it's unclear what coaches and/or part of the management team are attending what workout and if any contracts will be offered. Tackling the guard position in free agency would go a long way to shoring up the Chiefs offensive line. As it stands now, the Chiefs likely have to add a guard and long-term solutions at center and right tackle. The Chargers have been an excellent running team the past few years so it's nice to see the Chiefs strategy for the offensive line over the offseason entails players from successful units. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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