Chiefs A look at 2014 Free Agents - Who should we pursue? - Page 5

Strongside · 01-06-2014, 01:01 PM

Obviously, there are several vulnerable spots on the roster that could and should be improved upon. John Dorsey isn't a huge free agency guy, or hasn't been in the past, and will no doubt look to improve many of our problems through the draft. There are, however, several big name guys that could garner some attention from the Chiefs. Here are a few positions that I think we need to improve upon, and the 2014 FA's for those positions (age of FA shown). Feel free to add to the mix. I've bolded a few players that I think we may show interest in.

3 of our OL are coming up as FA's (Schwartz, Asamoah, and Albert) so we'll need to pick up a few pieces or resign some guys. I'm betting Albert is gone.

Who should we pursue? Who should we avoid?

Discuss.

WR
Eric Decker, 26
Jeremy Maclin, 25
Julian Edelman, 27
Hakeem Nicks, 25
Anquan Boldin, 33
Golden Tate, 25
Kenny Britt, 25
Riley Cooper, 26
Emmanuel Sanders, 26

TE
Jimmy Graham, 27 (Saints would be full reerun to let him go)
Dennis Pitta, 28
Brandon Pettigrew, 28
Fred Davis, 27
Garret Graham, 27

OG
Jon Asamoah, 25
Geoff Schwartz, 27
Travelle Wharton, 32
Richie Incognito, 30
Kevin Booth, 30

OT
Branden Albert, 29 (possible franchise tag again?)
Zach Streif, 30
Eugene Monroe, 26
Jared Veldheer, 26
Michael Oher, 27
Austin Howard, 26

DE
Greg Hardy, 25 (not going anywhere)
Jared Allen, 31 (4-3 guy)
Michael Johnson, 26 wishful thinking here.
Lamaar Houston, 26
Justin Tuck, 30
Arthur Jones, 27
Robert Ayers, 28

LB (we need help at Jordan's spot)
Brandon Spikes, 26
Karlos Dansby, 32 (many here wanted him last time around)
Jon Beason, 28
Jonathan Vilma, 31 If Sutton stays, expect Vilma to get a look for a short-term deal.
Daryl Smith, 31

CB
Brent Grimes, 30
DRC, 27
Vontae Davis, 25
Aqib Talib, 27
Charles Tillman, 32
Captain Munnerlyn, 25
Chris Harris, 24
Others could be listed here as well.

SProbably our most glaring need, after Kendrick's debacle of a season
Jairus Byrd, 27 (will likely be tagged again)
TJ Ward, 27
Donte Whitner, 28 (SF may not be able to afford him. We may not either.)
Bernard Pollard, 29
James Ihedigbo, 30
Major Wright, 25
Chris Clemons, 28
Antione Bethea, 29

Those are just a few to get us started. Go.

ping2000 · 01-06-2014, 03:04 PM

If you can't get rid of Sutton, at least upgrade our DB coach. Can't hurt.

Nightfyre · 01-06-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ping2000

If you can't get rid of Sutton, at least upgrade our DB coach. Can't hurt.

Emmitt Thomas is a god among men and you will repent this blasphemy immediately or face his wrath.

Sorter · 01-06-2014, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

If that's him after feeding, bring em in for a look.

His only stipulation is my hiring as translator/Interim DC. Upon accepting the DC job, I'll relinquish it to Ray Horton. Everybody wins.

Except Sutton, Lewis, and Robinson.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-06-2014, 03:08 PM

With Hawkins and DMC you're talking two pretty well mirror images in a 6 man WR corp. Don't see us with both.

Sorter · 01-06-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

With Hawkins and DMC you're talking two pretty well mirror images in a 6 man WR corp. Don't see us with both.

Normally, I'd agree with you.

Yet, this is the same staff that isn't firing Bob Sutton after an abomination of a coaching performance since week 11. So, I'm not ruling it out of the realm of possibilities.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-06-2014, 03:12 PM

Byrd + Berry.....
Provided Berry isn't playing ILB again.

Sorter · 01-06-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Byrd + Berry.....
Provided Berry isn't playing ILB again.

I think Abdullah proved this weekend he can do that quite well, surprisingly.

ping2000 · 01-06-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Emmitt Thomas is a god among men and you will repent this blasphemy immediately or face his wrath.

I'll take my chances.

Coach · 01-06-2014, 03:15 PM

Another flyer I wouldn't mind giving a low veteran minimum is Danario Alexander.

**Easy 6** · 01-06-2014, 03:17 PM

Thomas is only coaching what Sutton tells him to, highly doubt its the HOFers fault.

The players need to make plays, Thomas made his a long time ago.

Sorter · 01-06-2014, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach

Another flyer I wouldn't mind giving a low veteran minimum is Danario Alexander.

Definitely.

Nightfyre · 01-06-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach

Another flyer I wouldn't mind giving a low veteran minimum is Danario Alexander.

I didn't see him on the list, but definitely worth the gamble. I mean, if he can't stay healthy, you just cut him and add whatever WR you were carrying on the PS.

Sure-Oz · 01-06-2014, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

With Hawkins and DMC you're talking two pretty well mirror images in a 6 man WR corp. Don't see us with both.

I'd rather have Hawkins cause Mccluster isn't fast

Coach · 01-06-2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I didn't see him on the list, but definitely worth the gamble. I mean, if he can't stay healthy, you just cut him and add whatever WR you were carrying on the PS.

Here. Hope the OP will add this.

http://nfltraderumors.co/2014-nfl-free-agents/

Coach · 01-06-2014, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I'd rather have Hawkins cause Mccluster isn't fast

The concern on Hawkins is that he is a restricted FA, if I read it correctly on this link.

http://nfltraderumors.co/2014-nfl-free-agents/

01-06-2014, 01:01 PM
Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $6174282	A look at 2014 Free Agents - Who should we pursue? Obviously, there are several vulnerable spots on the roster that could and should be improved upon. John Dorsey isn't a huge free agency guy, or hasn't been in the past, and will no doubt look to improve many of our problems through the draft. There are, however, several big name guys that could garner some attention from the Chiefs. Here are a few positions that I think we need to improve upon, and the 2014 FA's for those positions (age of FA shown). Feel free to add to the mix. I've bolded a few players that I think we may show interest in. 3 of our OL are coming up as FA's (Schwartz, Asamoah, and Albert) so we'll need to pick up a few pieces or resign some guys. I'm betting Albert is gone. Who should we pursue? Who should we avoid? Discuss. WR Eric Decker, 26 Jeremy Maclin, 25 Julian Edelman, 27 Hakeem Nicks, 25 Anquan Boldin, 33 Golden Tate, 25 Kenny Britt, 25 Riley Cooper, 26 Emmanuel Sanders, 26 TE Jimmy Graham, 27 (Saints would be full reerun to let him go) Dennis Pitta, 28 Brandon Pettigrew, 28 Fred Davis, 27 Garret Graham, 27 OG Jon Asamoah, 25 Geoff Schwartz, 27 Travelle Wharton, 32 Richie Incognito, 30 Kevin Booth, 30 OT Branden Albert, 29 (possible franchise tag again?) Zach Streif, 30 Eugene Monroe, 26 Jared Veldheer, 26 Michael Oher, 27 Austin Howard, 26 DE Greg Hardy, 25 (not going anywhere) Jared Allen, 31 (4-3 guy) Michael Johnson, 26 wishful thinking here. Lamaar Houston, 26 Justin Tuck, 30 Arthur Jones, 27 Robert Ayers, 28 LB (we need help at Jordan's spot) Brandon Spikes, 26 Karlos Dansby, 32 (many here wanted him last time around) Jon Beason, 28 Jonathan Vilma, 31 If Sutton stays, expect Vilma to get a look for a short-term deal. Daryl Smith, 31 CB Brent Grimes, 30 DRC, 27 Vontae Davis, 25 Aqib Talib, 27 Charles Tillman, 32 Captain Munnerlyn, 25 Chris Harris, 24 Others could be listed here as well. SProbably our most glaring need, after Kendrick's debacle of a season Jairus Byrd, 27 (will likely be tagged again) TJ Ward, 27 Donte Whitner, 28 (SF may not be able to afford him. We may not either.) Bernard Pollard, 29 James Ihedigbo, 30 Major Wright, 25 Chris Clemons, 28 Antione Bethea, 29 Those are just a few to get us started. Go.
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