Johnson close to deal with Chiefs - per Trenton Times

chief4life · 11:08 AM

Free-agent wide receiver Kevin Johnson, the former Hamilton High standout, spent yesterday in Kansas City talking with the Chiefs top personnel people and could be close to a deal with the team.

Johnson, who opted out of his contract with the Baltimore Ravens last month, flew home last night, but was hopeful a contract with the Chiefs could get done possibly as soon as today.

"Things went well," Johnson said from the Kansas City airport. "I like it here. It's a good organization with good people. I'm hoping things work out."

Johnson's agent, Tom Condon, is based in Kansas City and will talk to the Chiefs today.

If Johnson, who led the Ravens in receptions last year with 35 (a career-low for him) signs with the Chiefs he would join another Mercer County native, Gary Stills, on the roster. It would mark the first time two players from Mercer County played for the same NFL team.

this is coming from http://www.nj.com/sports/times/index...4790758741.xml
I hope we get him that will be great for are offense

Wrasse · 04-08-2005, 09:44 AM

As long as he doesn't give up like Morton would sometimes do, I'd be all for it.

** can't believe the Chiefs are being this active in free agency **

Sure-Oz · 04-08-2005, 09:46 AM

A receiver that can catch and isnt afraid to, i think he'd fit nicely.

Mr. Laz · 04-08-2005, 09:48 AM

can he play corner?

**dirk digler** · 04-08-2005, 09:49 AM

I think this would be a good signing and we could probably get him fairly cheap.

Eleazar · 04-08-2005, 09:52 AM

(insert ramblings about how bad morton sucks here while ignoring the fact that there is not a lot of reason to believe johnson would be much better)

BigChiefFan · 04-08-2005, 10:10 AM

KJ is a pretty good WR. I'm all for this signing. He doesn't drop many passes and he runs good routes. He also gives a veteran who has shown he can get it done on the field.

homey · 04-08-2005, 10:19 AM

Has Morton been cut yet? Either way I don't like this signing, but if we still plan on having Morton on the team then this signing would make no sense to me.

tyton75 · 04-08-2005, 10:21 AM

I seriously doubt that Morton will be on the roster after June 1st if we make this signing... he is simply too expensive for his production and refuses to restructure. send him packing!

Hydrae · 04-08-2005, 10:21 AM

He's not really what I would call a #1 receiver though which is what I thought we needed. We have enough #2 and 3 guys on the roster now.

siberian khatru · 04-08-2005, 10:22 AM

Just so long as he's not a metrosexual.

beavis · 04-08-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

He's not really what I would call a #1 receiver though which is what I thought we needed. We have enough #2 and 3 guys on the roster now.

Exactly. I don't see this as a significant upgrade over Morton.

Kyle401 · 04-08-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

Exactly. I don't see this as a significant upgrade over Morton.

He's only an upgrade if he comes cheaper. Does anyone know Morton's salary for 2005-06?

**the Talking Can** · 04-08-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

Exactly. I don't see this as a significant upgrade over Morton.

He's younger and cheaper, and probably faster...what's not to like?

beavis · 04-08-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

He's younger and cheaper, and probably faster...what's not to like?

He's 29... how old is Morton?

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