Chiefs Sign Gardner....

recxjake · 09-11-2006, 05:46 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2583657

Chiefs add Gardner after receivers net 69 yards in lossBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

With their opening day loss confirming the Kansas City Chiefs' need for another veteran wide receiver, ESPN.com has learned that the team on Monday reached a contract agreement with Rod Gardner, who was released by the Green Bay Packers last week.

GardnerGardner, 28, will sign a three-year contract once he passes a team physical examination. The five-year veteran worked out last week for Kansas City coaches and club personnel officials and also had auditions with a few other teams. Financial details of the contract were not immediately available.

A first-round pick of the Washington Redskins in the 2001 draft, Gardner has been an itinerant player of late, and the Chiefs will be his fourth different team since the 2004 season. But if Gardner can quickly assimilate the Kansas City offense, and regain some of his previous form, he could add a possession and size dimension that is currently lacking in the Chiefs' passing attack.

The Kansas City wide receivers combined for only eight catches for 69 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. One factor, of course, was the head injury that knocked starting quarterback Trent Green from the game. But the top three Kansas City wideouts -- Eddie Kennison, Samie Parker and Dante Hall -- are all vertical receivers and Gardner might be able to add a different twist to the mix.

The former Clemson standout was the 15th overall selection in 2001 and, in his first three seasons with the Redskins, he averaged 58.7 catches, 782.3 yards and 5.7 touchdowns, solid numbers for a complementary No. 2 receiver. His most productive year was in 2002, when Gardner registered 71 receptions for 1,006 yards and eight touchdowns.

But a change in coaching staffs in Washington reduced his playing time and productivity and, in early '05, coach Joe Gibbs granted Gardner permission to seek a trade. The Redskins subsequently dealt Gardner to Carolina, but the Panthers released him in December and Green Bay claimed him on waivers.

In 12 combined appearances with the Panthers and Packers last season, Gardner had only 13 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown. Clearly, though, there were teams in the past week interested in him, and the Chiefs are hopeful he can get his career back on track.

Gardner has 240 receptions for 3,148 yards and 23 touchdowns in 76 regular-season appearances.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-11-2006, 05:48 PM

Not sure what to make of this. Bye bye Hannon?

**007** · 09-11-2006, 05:48 PM

Well, it is something.

ChiefsCountry · 09-11-2006, 05:48 PM

What we didnt sign Charles Rogers?

ChiefsFire · 09-11-2006, 05:50 PM

any help is good help

Hammock Parties · 09-11-2006, 05:50 PM

Holy shit. This is cool!

recxjake · 09-11-2006, 05:50 PM

I'd release everyone besides Kennison... start over!

PastorMikH · 09-11-2006, 05:50 PM

Can he play Tackle?

Seriously, for those of you who know about him, what's the scoop on him?

**noa** · 09-11-2006, 05:51 PM

I'm intrigued...let's hope he turns his career around here.

Deberg_1990 · 09-11-2006, 05:52 PM

Good move.....At least the guy has produced before:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/....brdo5bFv.uLYF

JBucc · 09-11-2006, 05:52 PM

OK I guess

Hammock Parties · 09-11-2006, 05:54 PM

I like big receivers.

ChiefFan31 · 09-11-2006, 05:54 PM

If he can help us, im all for it.

I suppose we dont have a big possesion guy at WR. It has been Gonzo of late.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-11-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recxjake

I'd release everyone besides Kennison... start over!

recxjake · 09-11-2006, 05:56 PM

I believe that no move we do matters until we fix the o-line...

best case scenario..

Roaf, Waters, Casey, Sheilds, Turley

Is there anyone that we can sign to play tackle?!?!

09-11-2006, 05:46 PM
recxjake MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	Chiefs Sign Gardner.... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2583657 Chiefs add Gardner after receivers net 69 yards in lossBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com With their opening day loss confirming the Kansas City Chiefs' need for another veteran wide receiver, ESPN.com has learned that the team on Monday reached a contract agreement with Rod Gardner, who was released by the Green Bay Packers last week. GardnerGardner, 28, will sign a three-year contract once he passes a team physical examination. The five-year veteran worked out last week for Kansas City coaches and club personnel officials and also had auditions with a few other teams. Financial details of the contract were not immediately available. A first-round pick of the Washington Redskins in the 2001 draft, Gardner has been an itinerant player of late, and the Chiefs will be his fourth different team since the 2004 season. But if Gardner can quickly assimilate the Kansas City offense, and regain some of his previous form, he could add a possession and size dimension that is currently lacking in the Chiefs' passing attack. The Kansas City wide receivers combined for only eight catches for 69 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. One factor, of course, was the head injury that knocked starting quarterback Trent Green from the game. But the top three Kansas City wideouts -- Eddie Kennison, Samie Parker and Dante Hall -- are all vertical receivers and Gardner might be able to add a different twist to the mix. The former Clemson standout was the 15th overall selection in 2001 and, in his first three seasons with the Redskins, he averaged 58.7 catches, 782.3 yards and 5.7 touchdowns, solid numbers for a complementary No. 2 receiver. His most productive year was in 2002, when Gardner registered 71 receptions for 1,006 yards and eight touchdowns. But a change in coaching staffs in Washington reduced his playing time and productivity and, in early '05, coach Joe Gibbs granted Gardner permission to seek a trade. The Redskins subsequently dealt Gardner to Carolina, but the Panthers released him in December and Green Bay claimed him on waivers. In 12 combined appearances with the Panthers and Packers last season, Gardner had only 13 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown. Clearly, though, there were teams in the past week interested in him, and the Chiefs are hopeful he can get his career back on track. Gardner has 240 receptions for 3,148 yards and 23 touchdowns in 76 regular-season appearances.
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recxjake MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I believe that no move we do matters until we fix the o-line... best case scenario.. Roaf, Waters, Casey, Sheilds, Turley Is there anyone that we can sign to play tackle?!?!
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