Teicher: No quick decision on Shields' future

tk13 · 03-31-2005, 02:06 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/11271515.htm

No snap decision on Shields' future

By ADAM TEICHER

The Kansas City Star

As he tries to decide whether to return to the Chiefs for a 13th season or retire, guard Will Shields has plenty of factors pulling him in either direction.

Shields is still playing well, as last year's selection to a 10th straight Pro Bowl shows. Since he won't turn 34 until September, Shields is relatively young. He hasn't missed a game since joining the NFL with the Chiefs in 1993 — and that streak of 192 games means more to Shields than he lets on publicly.

But what else does Shields have left to prove? The only thing, perhaps, is that he can be a part of a championship team. The Chiefs haven't won a playoff game since Shields' rookie season, and that prospect for this year doesn't look promising in light of their 2004 record of 7-9.

That's enough to give Shields some pause.

“We all have those crossroads in our lives,” said Shields' agent, Joe Linta. “That's where he is with all of this right now. He's asking the question: Do I really want to push this one more year? He's having that discussion with his family.”

• BEISEL VISITS WITH STEELERS: Linebacker Monty Beisel, an unrestricted free agent, had his first meeting with another team Wednesday. Beisel was in Pittsburgh visiting with the Steelers. He has a visit scheduled next week with the Green Bay Packers.

The Chiefs would miss Beisel's versatility if he signs elsewhere. He played all three linebacker positions at various stages last season and started nine games as an injury replacement for Kawika Mitchell and Shawn Barber. The Chiefs also valued Beisel for his ability as a special-teams player.

• WILLIAMS SIGNS WITH RAMS: Defensive end Jay Williams, a recent free-agent visitor to Arrowhead Stadium, signed instead with St. Louis. The Chiefs had been looking at Williams to be part of their rotation at defensive end, but his versatility also would have helped.

Williams, who played for Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil while with the Rams earlier in his career, can also play defensive tackle.

**J Diddy** · 03-31-2005, 02:07 AM

I think Shields will be back. At least one more try.

tk13 · 03-31-2005, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The Chiefs haven't won a playoff game since Shields' rookie season, and that prospect for this year doesn't look promising in light of their 2004 record of 7-9.

I know I've said this before, but does anybody else ever feel like Teicher always casts things with the team in a negative light? I mean I think that's quite a bit of conjecture there, anybody can win from year to year in the NFL.... when he writes, talks on the radio, he always comes across in a "half-ass, I don't give a crap and I don't like these guys" kinda way.

**J Diddy** · 03-31-2005, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I know I've said this before, but does anybody else ever feel like Teicher always casts things with the team in a negative light? I mean I think that's quite a bit of conjecture there, anybody can win from year to year in the NFL.... when he writes, talks on the radio, he always comes across in a "half-ass, I don't give a crap and I don't like these guys" kinda way.

Yup, we need a lynch mob.

Not necessarily for Teicher, but I think an official Chiefsplanet Lynch Mob would be cool.

We could all get matching bandanas.

**Rausch** · 03-31-2005, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

“We all have those crossroads in our lives,” said Shields' agent, Joe Linta. “That's where he is with all of this right now. He's asking the question: Do I really want to push this one more year? He's having that discussion with his family.”

Not good.

Shields has been absolutely ****ing amazing. Sure HOF'er. No weakness in his game. If he chooses to retire I'll think no less of him.

I'd just love to see him get a ring...

siberian khatru · 03-31-2005, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I know I've said this before, but does anybody else ever feel like Teicher always casts things with the team in a negative light? I mean I think that's quite a bit of conjecture there, anybody can win from year to year in the NFL.... when he writes, talks on the radio, he always comes across in a "half-ass, I don't give a crap and I don't like these guys" kinda way.

It's an editorial comment that doesn't belong in a straight news story.

tomahawk kid · 03-31-2005, 07:17 AM

I still think Shields is just trying to get out of some OTA and offseason stuff. In my opinion, he's enough of a stand up guy that he would have told the organization that he was going to retire long before now.

You can't believe half of what you read in the Star. Everyone's assessment for Tit-less so far has been right on the money.

**alpha_omega** · 03-31-2005, 08:19 AM

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...The Chiefs haven't won a playoff game since Shields' rookie season...

OUCH!

beavis · 03-31-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I know I've said this before, but does anybody else ever feel like Teicher always casts things with the team in a negative light? I mean I think that's quite a bit of conjecture there, anybody can win from year to year in the NFL.... when he writes, talks on the radio, he always comes across in a "half-ass, I don't give a crap and I don't like these guys" kinda way.

I can only stream 810 from here at work, but lately KK and Harry have just been ripping the Chiefs to shreds. They used to kind of mask their contempt for the team, but anymore, they make no bones about how they can't stand any of them.

TRR · 03-31-2005, 10:52 AM

I would definitely think less of Shields, just like I think less of Priest Holmes for going public with the, "contemplating retirement" comment last season.

This type of stuff really hurts a team IMHO.

If your going to retire...retire. Don't leave a team that pays you millions, up in the air.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-31-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TRR

I would definitely think less of Shields, just like I think less of Priest Holmes for going public with the, "contemplating retirement" comment last season.

This type of stuff really hurts a team IMHO.

If your going to retire...retire. Don't leave a team that pays you millions, up in the air.

Man is that ignorant.

You think it's just a switch that goes on and tells you when you want to retire?

Football has been this guy's life. It's all he has known. He's the top at his position and he should be given time to decide what move is best for him.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-31-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

I can only stream 810 from here at work, but lately KK and Harry have just been ripping the Chiefs to shreds. They used to kind of mask their contempt for the team, but anymore, they make no bones about how they can't stand any of them.

If I was in the KC media, I would hate the Chiefs too. When you have a pen writer attacking you every day for doing your job reporting on a team that hasn't won shit, it's expected you would have complete hatred for an organization.

htismaqe · 03-31-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

If I was in the KC media, I would hate the Chiefs too. When you have a pen writer attacking you every day for doing your job reporting on a team that hasn't won shit, it's expected you would have complete hatred for an organization.

Neither Jack Harry nor Kevin Keitzman are "doing their job". Not coincidentally, they aren't attacked by said "pen writer".

TRR · 03-31-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Man is that ignorant.

You think it's just a switch that goes on and tells you when you want to retire?

Football has been this guy's life. It's all he has known. He's the top at his position and he should be given time to decide what move is best for him.

It all depends on how long he waits. If he makes his decision quickly, I am fine with it. If he prolongs it like Marcus Allen, I will lose all respect for Shields. He should be given time, but if he needs a ton of time to decide, he should just retire.

A leader like Shields potentially missing workouts, TC, etc...Sends a terrible message. Like PH did last season.

nmt1 · 03-31-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rufusmaqe

Neither Jack Harry nor Kevin Keitzman are "doing their job". Not coincidentally, they are attacked by said "pen writer".

They really are doing their job. That job, however, is not to "report" on the Chiefs. It's to blast them at every turn and stir up the morons that listen to their radio shows.

03-31-2005, 02:06 AM
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2002500	Teicher: No quick decision on Shields' future http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/11271515.htm No snap decision on Shields' future By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star As he tries to decide whether to return to the Chiefs for a 13th season or retire, guard Will Shields has plenty of factors pulling him in either direction. Shields is still playing well, as last year's selection to a 10th straight Pro Bowl shows. Since he won't turn 34 until September, Shields is relatively young. He hasn't missed a game since joining the NFL with the Chiefs in 1993 — and that streak of 192 games means more to Shields than he lets on publicly. But what else does Shields have left to prove? The only thing, perhaps, is that he can be a part of a championship team. The Chiefs haven't won a playoff game since Shields' rookie season, and that prospect for this year doesn't look promising in light of their 2004 record of 7-9. That's enough to give Shields some pause. “We all have those crossroads in our lives,” said Shields' agent, Joe Linta. “That's where he is with all of this right now. He's asking the question: Do I really want to push this one more year? He's having that discussion with his family.” • BEISEL VISITS WITH STEELERS: Linebacker Monty Beisel, an unrestricted free agent, had his first meeting with another team Wednesday. Beisel was in Pittsburgh visiting with the Steelers. He has a visit scheduled next week with the Green Bay Packers. The Chiefs would miss Beisel's versatility if he signs elsewhere. He played all three linebacker positions at various stages last season and started nine games as an injury replacement for Kawika Mitchell and Shawn Barber. The Chiefs also valued Beisel for his ability as a special-teams player. • WILLIAMS SIGNS WITH RAMS: Defensive end Jay Williams, a recent free-agent visitor to Arrowhead Stadium, signed instead with St. Louis. The Chiefs had been looking at Williams to be part of their rotation at defensive end, but his versatility also would have helped. Williams, who played for Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil while with the Rams earlier in his career, can also play defensive tackle.
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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	I would definitely think less of Shields, just like I think less of Priest Holmes for going public with the, "contemplating retirement" comment last season. This type of stuff really hurts a team IMHO. If your going to retire...retire. Don't leave a team that pays you millions, up in the air.
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