Chiefs Bishop and Leach - Page 2

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:10 PM

Here's some info I got a little bit ago.

-Chiefs have had more contact with Leach than Leach's agent let on to Bill Williamson of ESPN. On Arrowhead Pride, they had a post yesterday about Terrance Copper's football camp. Bowe, Copper, McCluster recruited Leach heavily during that. Leach and Copper are very close. Leach said at the camp he wants to have a new team within 2 weeks.

-On Bishop, Chiefs are definitely interested should his hamstring check out. It all depends on his contract demands. Bishop was a fantastic player two years ago, but who knows now. He'd be great in the starting lineup with all the LB talent we have. If he's signed, Chiefs would still likely take all the LBs to camp and let it shake out. Zac Diles would feel the squeeze if this were to happen.

Sorter · 06-17-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Helps having NBC's resources behind it now.

That too.

When did that happen anyways?

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Helps having NBC's resources behind it now.

It does, but he had those sources before NBC or they never would have jumped on board.

**Bowser** · 06-17-2013, 01:22 PM

Larry Grant is the guy I wanted us to go after to put inside next to Derrick Johnson, but that was before his four game suspension.

If Bishop is healthy, that would be a major get for us. No downside playing next to the guys we'll run out there.

And I'm really not understanding this obsession with fullbacks Reid is showing. Are we going to see 100 passes thrown to guys running the Kimble Anders route?

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Florio was paid millions by NBC in order to acquire his website and he's paid very handsomely for appearing on SNF and his show on NBC Sports with Peter King.

Say what you will about the guy but he's very media savvy and has turned his little operation into a goldmine.

I have nothing but respect for him. He's brilliant.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-17-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

That too.

When did that happen anyways?

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Larry Grant is the guy I wanted us to go after to put inside next to Derrick Johnson, but that was before his four game suspension.

If Bishop is healthy, that would be a major get for us. No downside playing next to the guys we'll run out there.

And I'm really not understanding this obsession with fullbacks Reid is showing. Are we going to see 100 passes thrown to guys running the Kimble Anders route?

Grant is atrocious. He had a nice stretch when Willis got hurt, but he's a huge liability that the 49ers were able to hide behind Justin Smith and Sopoaga.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-17-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I have nothing but respect for him. He's brilliant.

Yeah, he's a sharp dude. Nothing but respect.

Thanks for the current info!

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Them and Rotoworld, which is probably the website I frequent the most each day.

ChiefsCountry · 06-17-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Speaking of Fox Sports, what is the word in Hollywood how the industry folks think Fox Sports 1 is going to turn out?

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Speaking of Fox Sports, what is the word in Hollywood how the industry folks think Fox Sports 1 is going to turn out?

I don't have the Hollywood edge, but they've hired some great writers to start.

There's going to be a ton of options in the football journalism game now. Peter King is creating his own mini-empire, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, NFL.com.

It's a completely saturated market.

Sorter · 06-17-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Wow.

That's ****ing amazing. I love PFT's links to other articles simply because they typically get one for each team in a 48 hour period.

ChiefsCountry · 06-17-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I don't have the Hollywood edge, but they've hired some great writers to start.

They also have the live sports content along with already being in a lot of homes already - taking over SPEED. I believed they also hired the SportsCenter crew from Canada to do their version of SportsCenter.

**FRCDFED** · 06-17-2013, 01:31 PM

Vonta Leach expected to make decision in next 2 weeks

By Chris Fuhrmeister on Jun 17 2013, 2:37p

Stay connected with SB Nation Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The free agent fullback is being courted by several NFL teams.

Free agent fullback Vonta Leach, who was released by the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens last week, will make a decision on his new team within the next two weeks, per Tony Castleberry of the Daily Reflector.

The Ravens attempted to trade Leach, but they were unable to find a business partner. Considering his age -- he'll turn 32 in November -- and his $4.33 million cap hit in 2013, Baltimore decided to cut ties with the three-time Pro Bowler. Seven teams are reportedly interested in Leach, including the Texans, Dolphins, Chiefs, Giants and Browns, and it's possible he could return to Baltimore at a reduced rate.

Leach has visited with the Dolphins, and Houston, where he played from 2006-10, is supposedly his top choice.

While the nine-year veteran hasn't put up much in the way of rushing numbers -- he's carried just 24 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns in his career -- he has been a solid lead blocker and safety-valve receiver in Baltimore. Leach has 112 catches for 749 yards and four scores.

**FRCDFED** · 06-17-2013, 01:35 PM

Packers will release Desmond Bishop on Monday

Posted by Josh Alper on June 17, 2013, 3:26 PM EDT

Last week, word out of Green Bay was that the Packers were going to release linebacker Desmond Bishop if they were unable to work out a restructured contract or trade that would bring them something back in return.

The Packers have struck out on both fronts and Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Bishop will officially be released on Monday as a result. Bishop, who was due $3.464 million from the Pack in 2013, is coming off a serious hamstring injury that cost him the entire 2012 season.

Bishop did not participate in the Packers’ offseason activities as he continues to rehab the ruptured tendon he suffered in the preseason opener last season. Bishop’s indicated this offseason that he’ll be ready to go come training camp — ready enough to be the Defensive Player of the Year, in fact — and he’ll likely have to prove it to teams interested in bringing him onboard.

There should be more than a few teams asking for a look. Bishop turned in strong seasons in both 2010 and 2011 with Green Bay and, if he’s healthy, he’s a good bet to keep it up as a 29-year-old in 2013. The Packers, meanwhile, will roll with A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones at inside linebacker.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 06-17-2013, 01:42 PM

Evan Silva ‏@evansilva 15s

RT @WesHod If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources

06-17-2013, 01:10 PM
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9373645	Bishop and Leach Here's some info I got a little bit ago. -Chiefs have had more contact with Leach than Leach's agent let on to Bill Williamson of ESPN. On Arrowhead Pride, they had a post yesterday about Terrance Copper's football camp. Bowe, Copper, McCluster recruited Leach heavily during that. Leach and Copper are very close. Leach said at the camp he wants to have a new team within 2 weeks. -On Bishop, Chiefs are definitely interested should his hamstring check out. It all depends on his contract demands. Bishop was a fantastic player two years ago, but who knows now. He'd be great in the starting lineup with all the LB talent we have. If he's signed, Chiefs would still likely take all the LBs to camp and let it shake out. Zac Diles would feel the squeeze if this were to happen.
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06-17-2013, 01:22 PM	#18
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3521616	Larry Grant is the guy I wanted us to go after to put inside next to Derrick Johnson, but that was before his four game suspension. If Bishop is healthy, that would be a major get for us. No downside playing next to the guys we'll run out there. And I'm really not understanding this obsession with fullbacks Reid is showing. Are we going to see 100 passes thrown to guys running the Kimble Anders route?
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06-17-2013, 01:31 PM	#28
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	Vonta Leach expected to make decision in next 2 weeks By Chris Fuhrmeister on Jun 17 2013, 2:37p Stay connected with SB Nation Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports The free agent fullback is being courted by several NFL teams. Free agent fullback Vonta Leach, who was released by the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens last week, will make a decision on his new team within the next two weeks, per Tony Castleberry of the Daily Reflector. The Ravens attempted to trade Leach, but they were unable to find a business partner. Considering his age -- he'll turn 32 in November -- and his $4.33 million cap hit in 2013, Baltimore decided to cut ties with the three-time Pro Bowler. Seven teams are reportedly interested in Leach, including the Texans, Dolphins, Chiefs, Giants and Browns, and it's possible he could return to Baltimore at a reduced rate. Leach has visited with the Dolphins, and Houston, where he played from 2006-10, is supposedly his top choice. While the nine-year veteran hasn't put up much in the way of rushing numbers -- he's carried just 24 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns in his career -- he has been a solid lead blocker and safety-valve receiver in Baltimore. Leach has 112 catches for 749 yards and four scores.
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06-17-2013, 01:35 PM	#29
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	Packers will release Desmond Bishop on Monday Posted by Josh Alper on June 17, 2013, 3:26 PM EDT Last week, word out of Green Bay was that the Packers were going to release linebacker Desmond Bishop if they were unable to work out a restructured contract or trade that would bring them something back in return. The Packers have struck out on both fronts and Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Bishop will officially be released on Monday as a result. Bishop, who was due $3.464 million from the Pack in 2013, is coming off a serious hamstring injury that cost him the entire 2012 season. Bishop did not participate in the Packers’ offseason activities as he continues to rehab the ruptured tendon he suffered in the preseason opener last season. Bishop’s indicated this offseason that he’ll be ready to go come training camp — ready enough to be the Defensive Player of the Year, in fact — and he’ll likely have to prove it to teams interested in bringing him onboard. There should be more than a few teams asking for a look. Bishop turned in strong seasons in both 2010 and 2011 with Green Bay and, if he’s healthy, he’s a good bet to keep it up as a 29-year-old in 2013. The Packers, meanwhile, will roll with A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones at inside linebacker.
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06-17-2013, 01:42 PM	#30
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3726009	Evan Silva ‏@evansilva 15s RT @WesHod If Bishop clears waivers, the fifth-year linebacker's first visit is expected to be with the #Vikings, according to sources
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