Chiefs Chiefs agree to a one-year deal with veteran C/G Russ Hochstein, - Page 5

ShowtimeSBMVP · 09-25-2012, 05:58 PM

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

#Chiefs agree to a one-year deal with veteran C/G Russ Hochstein, per source. Obvious connection there with Pioli and Crennel.

**RealSNR** · 09-25-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Meh, he's a backup for a week.

For once I'd like to see Pioli grab a backup for a week from New Orleans or San Francisco or the New York Giants or some other team whose coaches/players with whom he has ZERO connections. Just say, "I've never met this guy, but he played for a few years on a Super Bowl team... why the hell not? Bring him in."

O.city · 09-25-2012, 10:08 PM

Andre Gurode was/is out there available.

O.city · 09-25-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

For once I'd like to see Pioli grab a backup for a week from New Orleans or San Francisco or the New York Giants or some other team whose coaches/players with whom he has ZERO connections. Just say, "I've never met this guy, but he played for a few years on a Super Bowl team... why the hell not? Bring him in."

I do understand and feel the same way, but I do also understand bringing someone in you are familiar with.

-King- · 09-25-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Andre Gurode was/is out there available.

He was signed by the Ravens 3 weeks ago.

**RealSNR** · 09-25-2012, 10:19 PM

That's the saddest shitshow about our method.

Teams only get 53 guys. The great ones consistently let go of solid veterans and promising prospects because they have better options. Those guys can hold a lot of value to other teams who need quick holes filled.

It makes sense to lure away waived players from good teams. ANY good team. But for the Chiefs the only good team they can take guys from is the ****ing Patriots.

Otherwise we can only bring in guys with a direct connection to our head coach's previous team. So, Arizona and Cleveland pretty much.

And before anybody chimes in about Eric Winston, just remember that he's the EXCEPTION, not the rule.

-King- · 09-25-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Well the point is the line was paper thin to begin with. time for adding quality depth is over. That is a ClearCase of choosing the wrong course of action to begin with. That is the job of the GM.

This happens all the time in the NFL. There's a reason for "Tryout Tuesday". The Chiefs aren't the only team that have brought in players because of injury.

Quesadilla Joe · 09-25-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Meh, he's a backup for a week.

If Hudson's injury is serious, Hochstein will stck with the Chiefs the rest of the year. Having a backup who can play 3 OL positions is huge. I know McDaniels loved Hochstein

-King- · 09-25-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

That's the saddest shitshow about our method.

Teams only get 53 guys. The great ones consistently let go of solid veterans and promising prospects because they have better options. Those guys can hold a lot of value to other teams who need quick holes filled.

It makes sense to lure away waived players from good teams. ANY good team. But for the Chiefs the only good team they can take guys from is the ****ing Patriots.

Otherwise we can only bring in guys with a direct connection to our head coach's previous team. So, Arizona and Cleveland pretty much.

And before anybody chimes in about Eric Winston, just remember that he's the EXCEPTION, not the rule.

So, what you are saying is that instead of signing Hochstein, the chiefs should have signed....?

jd1020 · 09-25-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

If Hudson's injury is serious, Hochstein will stck with the Chiefs the rest of the year. Having a backup who can play 3 OL positions is huge. I know McDaniels loved Hochstein

Has McDaniels loved any player that was good?

Cassel
Tebow
...

Direckshun · 09-25-2012, 10:23 PM

I'm with SNR.

I don't mind the signing, and I think it's hilarious that everybody thinks this is a condemning move.

But I probably would have found the best center/guard on a practice squad somewhere and plucked him.

Quesadilla Joe · 09-25-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Has McDaniels loved any player that was good?

Cassel
Tebow
...

Lonnie Paxton was a decent long snapper I guess.

Direckshun · 09-25-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Has McDaniels loved any player that was good?

Cassel
Tebow
...

I think Tom Brady is pretty good at football.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-25-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I do understand and feel the same way, but I do also understand bringing someone in you are familiar with.

Yeah, that's worked out well so far.

jd1020 · 09-25-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I think Tom Brady is pretty good at football.

Yep. McDaniels is responsible for NE drafting Brady.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-25-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Has McDaniels loved any player that was good?

Cassel
Tebow
...

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