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?

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?

tommykat · 09-11-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Can he play Tackle?

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

Seriously, if they don't find someone half like Willie, Trent is going to be killed. I really wish Wille could come back this year only! Protect Trent someone!!!!

TEX · 09-11-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Can he play Tackle?

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

It's not really going to matter unless he can play Tackle.

MYKCCHIEFS · 09-11-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Can he play Tackle?

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

I posted this on another forum.

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Last year Carolina traded a 6th round pick to get him from Washington. By the 2nd week in the season, the big joke on the local sports talk radio was that he was too stupid to learn the playbook because he had not even played a down yet. He finally played in the 5th game of the season and in 8 or 9 games he ended up with 9 catches for 84 yards with 1 TD. The Panthers very quietly let him go and Green Bay picked him up. He played in the last few or so games with 4 catches for 67 yards. He totalled 13 catches for 151 yards and 1 TD. Green Bay was dumb enough to re-sign him in March. After a wonderful summer and preseason showing by Rod, the Packers released him in their final cuts.

I live in Charlotte and I listen to nothing but the local sports talk radio. I hear about the Panthers and that's it. When Carolina traded for him, everybody was excited because he was a 1st round pick and was supposed to be the next Steve Smith. I couldn't believe how much all of the sports talk shows bagged on him about the not being able to learn the playbook. Then, when he was cut before the end of the season, I heard NOTHING about it around here. That is a VERY big black eye in the Panther's organization. I guess it's fitting that my Chiefs are about to do something absolutely stupid.

PastorMikH · 09-11-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MYKCCHIEFS

I guess it's fitting that my Chiefs are about to do something absolutely stupid.

Don't know how stupid this move is. I doubt they have much more than League minimum invested in him. If he works out we have a bargain, if he doesn't we haven't lost anymore than we have will all the other playerss we tried out and cut this year.

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!

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-11-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by recxjake

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

**noa** · 09-11-2006, 05:51 PM

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

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.

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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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