Chiefs Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP - Page 10

booger · 09-04-2009, 05:03 PM

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...h-Pollard.html

Biggs: Chiefs exploring trade options with Pollard

Move would create opening for Mike Brown in lineup

Brad Biggs

September 04, 2009, 06:55 PM EST

The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring options to trade strong safety Bernard Pollard, a move that would create an opening for veteran Mike Brown to move into the starting lineup, sources said.

The 24-year-old Pollard, a fourth-year pro from Purdue, has made 31 starts the last two seasons. He had 98 tackles and one interception last season. But Brown was signed in late June to push both Pollard and free safety Jarrad Page.

“The defensive backfield as a whole, I think, there’s excellent competition,’’ Haley said late last month when asked if Brown had pushed Pollard for the job. “I don’t think there’s anybody who feels real comfortable. Mike’s one of the reasons for that but I think that’s the way it is across the board there. Those guys know there is somebody right behind them that could be playing just as well as them. That’s how you get your team good.”

Brown spent the last nine seasons with the Chicago Bears but has been injury plagued since 2004. He held it together to start 15 games last season, but had to leave three games early down the stretch with a recurring calf muscle pull and finally missed the finale. He is an instinctive player and made 101 tackles last season, the third-highest total in his career.

carlos3652 · 09-04-2009, 07:59 PM

so does this rumor have any legs?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He's better by a pretty significant degree....Pollard is a bottom tier safety.

With 98 tackles.

MMXcalibur · 09-04-2009, 08:02 PM

Considering the shoddy play of Pollard, I can't say I'm all that surprised. If we're relying on Brown, we at least have some sort of backup plan with Morgan if (when?) Brown does go down.

The only bad thing about this news is that it gives GoChiefs more free reign on acting like an asshat.

Saccopoo · 09-04-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

2/4, Ernie Sims was also overdrafted.

Perhaps, but he's had a solid career so far with the Lions.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrRyan

I am all for drafting O line before round five, but IMO there is no need to continually spend first round picks on the O line, especially when we have the LT position taken care of. If you are a team with few holes, then taking a C or RT with a late first round pick makes sense. But, taking players like Britton, Unger and Loadholt in the second round makes a hell of a lot more sense than tying up ~$100 million in two O line positions when Albert's deal is up(had they drafted Monroe this year).

The previous regime failed miserably in the draft. There are countless busts that Carl, Dick, Herm et al drafted, which left the Chiefs with more holes than could possibly have been filled in one draft a FA signing period. Depending on where the Chiefs draft next year I would love to see them grab a pass rusher in the first round or Eric Berry is the slot fits and go O line with one or both second rounders.

BOTH second rounders. We need that right side fixed. As long as its a revolving door the defenses are going to continually stack that side.

booger · 09-04-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by carlos3652

so does this rumor have any legs?

8. The Lions and Browns are looking for some safety help. Expect them to claim one this week.

this was from a article/blog on 8-30

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...Post-9802.html from Mike Lombardi NFP

It makes sense with both page and pollard sitting out to get looks at Brown and McGraw with the starters.

Whether or not anything happens who knows. I just mentioned the browns. The lions traded for S Ko Simpson. Maybe they are shopping him to someone else not mentioned yet.

Otherwise i havn't seen it posted or reported anywhere else.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

The Bonecrusher must stay!

THIS !!!!!

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

With 98 tackles.

The quality of a player is not determined by his tackle stats.

booger · 09-04-2009, 08:09 PM

Pollard has the talent............i swear that bastard closes his eyes when he goes for the big hit or even to tackle. No other explanation. He doesn't break up enough passes either and misses to much on blitzes.(aside from Brady last year)

To much of a liability to start. I would rather have him be a backup and play special teams to see how he reacts than cut him though.

I'm just at the point i hope they get a mid rd pick or a player that can contribute if a team wants to take him and take a chance on him.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-04-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

Considering the shoddy play of Pollard, I can't say I'm all that surprised. If we're relying on Brown, we at least have some sort of backup plan with Morgan if (when?) Brown does go down.

The only bad thing about this news is that it gives GoChiefs more free reign on acting like an asshat.

His day of reckoning approaches. Watching LJ run is to observe half-assed and QUIT in one nauseating package. 41 yards? Who gives a ****. He was beaten on the way to the end zone by a team that shares our stellar 2008 record.
Didn't even TRY to bump the defender off of and make a play. It's like watching a plodding elephant with a nitrous tank sticking out of it's ass try to charge it's way to a touchdown.

It's sad really.

Hammock Parties · 09-04-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

The quality of a player is not determined by his tackle stats.

Dear god, I'm having a vicious debate with a WPI poster about Pollard leading the team in tackles.

booger · 09-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Herm and Gun thought he was the next John Lynch when they drafted him. He has turned out to be the next Darnell Bing or Larry Atkins.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Dear god, I'm having a vicious debate with a WPI poster about Pollard leading the team in tackles.

Mike Maslowski has the team tackle record that's all you need to know about tackle stats.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

The quality of a player is not determined by his tackle stats.

Not if they're a left tackle.

I guess the thing I really like about Pollard is he lays the wood when he hits and thats part of the reason he DOES wiff every couple of games. I'm sorry i really liked Greg Wesley when he came on too. I think the fear factor Pollard gives the receivers has to account for something.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-04-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

His day of reckoning approaches. Watching LJ run is to observe half-assed and QUIT in one nauseating package. 41 yards? Who gives a ****. He was beaten on the way to the end zone by a team that shares our stellar 2008 record.
Didn't even TRY to bump the defender off of and make a play. It's like watching a plodding elephant with a nitrous tank sticking out of it's ass try to charge it's way to a touchdown.

It's sad really.

He knew it was preseason and the offense needed practice in the red zone.

09-04-2009, 05:03 PM
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2251450	Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...h-Pollard.html Biggs: Chiefs exploring trade options with Pollard Move would create opening for Mike Brown in lineup Brad Biggs September 04, 2009, 06:55 PM EST The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring options to trade strong safety Bernard Pollard, a move that would create an opening for veteran Mike Brown to move into the starting lineup, sources said. The 24-year-old Pollard, a fourth-year pro from Purdue, has made 31 starts the last two seasons. He had 98 tackles and one interception last season. But Brown was signed in late June to push both Pollard and free safety Jarrad Page. “The defensive backfield as a whole, I think, there’s excellent competition,’’ Haley said late last month when asked if Brown had pushed Pollard for the job. “I don’t think there’s anybody who feels real comfortable. Mike’s one of the reasons for that but I think that’s the way it is across the board there. Those guys know there is somebody right behind them that could be playing just as well as them. That’s how you get your team good.” Brown spent the last nine seasons with the Chicago Bears but has been injury plagued since 2004. He held it together to start 15 games last season, but had to leave three games early down the stretch with a recurring calf muscle pull and finally missed the finale. He is an instinctive player and made 101 tackles last season, the third-highest total in his career.
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MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $-144914	Considering the shoddy play of Pollard, I can't say I'm all that surprised. If we're relying on Brown, we at least have some sort of backup plan with Morgan if (when?) Brown does go down. The only bad thing about this news is that it gives GoChiefs more free reign on acting like an asshat.
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09-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#144
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2251450	Pollard has the talent............i swear that bastard closes his eyes when he goes for the big hit or even to tackle. No other explanation. He doesn't break up enough passes either and misses to much on blitzes.(aside from Brady last year) To much of a liability to start. I would rather have him be a backup and play special teams to see how he reacts than cut him though. I'm just at the point i hope they get a mid rd pick or a player that can contribute if a team wants to take him and take a chance on him. __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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09-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#147
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2251450	Herm and Gun thought he was the next John Lynch when they drafted him. He has turned out to be the next Darnell Bing or Larry Atkins. __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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