Chiefs Chiefs are releasing RT Eric Winston - Page 58

ShowtimeSBMVP · 08:07 PM

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Chiefs are releasing RT Eric Winston, per league source.

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@nfldraftscout there are some serious injury concerns

Looks like he's hurt

ChiefMojo · 03-07-2013, 09:23 AM

There are guard options out there depending on the what we are looking to spend. There are OG's like Andy Levitre from Buffalo that would be good but likely pricey. Then you have OG's like Donald Thomas from New England who might be a great fit or quality OG's like Brandon Moore from the Jets but he is getting up there in age (33).

This OG FA class is not that deep but if the rumblings are correct, we are looking for a new LG and bouncing Allen to the swing guard position.

**Rausch** · 03-07-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

Well, our LT is already bitching about not playing RT, before the chiefs have even drafted anyone at all. That is telling as well. Guess we will have to simply disagree on this.

Because he want's LT money. It's not rocket science. You don't pay a RT what you pay your LT.

Now, if we were to tag him/sign him at LT $$$ and then move him to RT I'm sure he'd laugh all the way to the bank...

mcaj22 · 03-07-2013, 09:25 AM

well as it stands right now if the season started tomorrow Alex Smith would get absolutely slaughtered behind this patchwork o-line. So lets hope they have something up their sleeve and it seems whatever that is, not many people are going to like. (ccough RT at 1.1 lol)

MarylandChiefsFan · 03-07-2013, 09:26 AM

Looking at Reid he loves to draft linemen either o or d so its almost inevitable that's the direction we go in.

**DaKCMan AP** · 03-07-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

so you disagree? If so, which part doesn't make sense?

Concern over Albert's back and guarantee of a very solid LT in the draft are opinions - not facts.

mcaj22 · 03-07-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

There are guard options out there depending on the what we are looking to spend. There are OG's like Andy Levitre from Buffalo that would be good but likely pricey. Then you have OG's like Donald Thomas from New England who might be a great fit or quality OG's like Brandon Moore from the Jets but he is getting up there in age (33).

This OG FA class is not that deep but if the rumblings are correct, we are looking for a new LG and bouncing Allen to the swing guard position.

lol im really glad we wasted another 2nd round pick on part time back up "swing guard" then.

that's why I'd rather see him compete at RT than get beat out at guard and sit the bench and be a bust.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-07-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Here is where I think KC stands on Albert (pure speculation).

They weren't close in negotiations (Teicher interview w/ Dorsey). They apparently didn't even negotiate on the final day (Dorsey interview kcchiefs). Getting the punter and Bowe signed was a priority over Albert down the stretch (Dorsey interview kcchiefs).

They tag him and hope that the free agent OT class doesn't break the bank. If those guys don't get the money they think they will, or that Albert is asking for, they can come back to Albert and ask him to lower his demands. If Albert doesn't, they try to trade him and/or draft his replacement at 1.1 and move Albert to RT for one year.

They are going to protect Alex Smith as much as possible.

They'll keep Albert at LT and put the rookie at RT for a year. Give the kid a softer learning curve and keep the vet gruntled. Then Albert will walk and we will have used the first two picks in a deep draft not improving a 2-14 team.

**Rausch** · 03-07-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

well as it stands right now if the season started tomorrow Alex Smith would get absolutely slaughtered behind this patchwork o-line. So lets hope they have something up their sleeve and it seems whatever that is, not many people are going to like. (ccough RT at 1.1 lol)

If Albert, Asamoah, and Hudson are healthy I like our line. We still need another G and a RT But if can fill one hole in free agency we'll be fine...

DTHOF · 03-07-2013, 09:29 AM

Good riddance he sucked at pass protect and got too many untimely penalties. And everyone talks about how smart he is. How smart do you think it is too talk down your fan base?

mcaj22 · 03-07-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

If Albert, Asamoah, and Hudson are healthy I like our line. We still need another G and a RT But if can fill one hole in free agency we'll be fine...

right, but they made more work than they needed to, we had a G and RT and they cut one and apparently people think they are going to upgrade at G so that leaves a 2nd round pick pissing in the wind. That to me doesnt seem like good use of logic in improving a team and more going in circles but whatever.

**Rausch** · 03-07-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

right, but they made more work than they needed to, we had a G and RT and they cut one and apparently people think they are going to upgrade at G so that leaves a 2nd round pick pissing in the wind. That to me doesnt seem like good use of logic in improving a team and more going in circles but whatever.

Dorsey hasn't wasted any picks - Pisshoi did.

Pissholi wasted almost all of them...

**The Franchise** · 03-07-2013, 09:33 AM

Only in KC would the fans think that because you cut your RT. ..that you now have to draft one at 1.1.

Hammock Parties · 03-07-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

We have spent entirely too many picks on the OL in the previous drafts to dip into that well again this year, especially at tackle.

If the Chiefs were to go after a lineman this year, they should look at a center, and do so in the mid-late rounds. Shift Hudson to guard and have the two second year players battle it out for RT and swing tackle depth.

Unfortunately, if this bullshit comes to pass, it appears that Reid's bad experience with the OL in Philly has completely skewed his view of how to handle it in KC.

Completely stupid if it goes down this way, especially as we basically already had a top 10 set of bookends.

mr. tegu · 03-07-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Only in KC would the fans think that because you cut your RT. ..that you now have to draft one at 1.1.

It is just because for some reason some people are desperate to move Albert on the line or off the team, whether this year or next year. It is idiotic.

Hammock Parties · 03-07-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Only in KC would the fans think that because you cut your RT. ..that you now have to draft one at 1.1.

Did you read this?

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