Chiefs concerned about Bell? Link included

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-27-2005, 01:29 PM

I'm only including the part of the article relavent to the Chiefs.

http://www.nypost.com/sports/43284.htm

BELL RINGS RISKY

No doubt, the Chiefs were happy to land free agent linebacker Kendrell Bell. But sources within the organization stated they're "holding their breath" regarding Bell's injured shoulder and are fearful that it could hamper and even end his career in the near future. The former defensive rookie of the year scared some teams off with his high salary demands, others with his questionable attitude. Kansas City did sign Bell, but split his signing bonus up so it'd be covered in case his shoulder turns out to be a problem. Of his $10 million bonus, he'll get $3.5 million if he's still on the roster in 2006 and another $3 million if he's around in '07.

Nice to know that we had too many concerns about Rolle's health, according to the media anyway. I'd complain about Law, however I think it's clear that if he would take a contract structured similarily he'd be in Chiefs red already.

**alanm** · 03-27-2005, 01:32 PM

Bells gonna be just fine... Relax

Luzap · 03-27-2005, 01:35 PM

Sounds like smart structuring of contracts to me...

Makes me wonder if Rolle wouldn't agree to the same type of deal?

Luz
having no problem with this...

Wallcrawler · 03-27-2005, 04:31 PM

I was not aware that Kendrell Bell had sustained a shoulder injury.

I was only aware of the high ankle sprain that is a non issue now, and the sports hernia he sustained from squatting too much weight.

When did this shoulder injury occur, and what exactly is it?

tk13 · 03-27-2005, 04:34 PM

According to Whitlock, he said in a column that Bell supposedly had "arthritis" in the shoulder area, but who knows...

Wile_E_Coyote · 03-27-2005, 04:38 PM

Here are three other players The Post has learned are rising meteorically:

Georgia DE David Pollack - It would be shocking if Pollack got past the Lions at 10, and he very likely could go higher. He's certainly not exceptionally big, strong, or fast, but the kid can flat-out play. He reminds many scouts of a Tedy Bruschi type-player.

Maryland DE/LB Shawne Merriman - A great offseason has him almost definitely jumping into the Top 10. He's extremely versatile and a relentless, aggressive pass rusher who could land in Washington at No. 9.

Georgia S Thomas Davis - Extremely big hitter continues to climb the charts and looks to be headed toward the top half of the first round, potentially going to Houston with the 13th pick, or even possibly sixth overall to Tennessee.

As for those who have hurt themselves:

Michigan DB Marlin Jackson - A corner who also projects to play safety didn't do himself any favors by injuring his wrist at Michigan's pro day. He's likely to drop into the bottom of the first round. The Eagles, at 31, would love to jump on Jackson.

West Virginia CB Adam "Pac-Man" Jones - While the media's hyping Jones as a Top 5 pick, several scouts and personnel types said they wouldn't be surprised if he fell all the way to the bottom of the first round, and potentially into the second. While possessing tremendous speed, Jones is very short (5-8), very undisciplined and needs a lot of technique work.

Texas LB Derrick Johnson - His production clearly doesn't match his hype. The rap on Johnson is that he can dominate lesser competition, but disappears in big games. Not a great way to enter the professional level.

CLOSING THE GATES

Look for Chargers star tight end Antonio Gates to sit out training camp if he doesn't get a new contract before then. Several of Gates' teammates told The Post he's not going to show if he doesn't get a new pact. Gates, who burst onto the scene last season with 81 catches for 964 yards and 13 touchdowns, is scheduled to make a mere $380,000 this season, the last of his deal. Gates is looking to be paid commensurate with his production, and isn't expected to show up at camp until he is. Several messages left by The Post with Gates' agent, Roosevelt Barnes, went unreturned.

tk13 · 03-27-2005, 04:39 PM

From Whitlock's article before we signed Bell...

Quote:

Bell thought he had a blockbuster deal with the New York Giants, but the deal fell apart at the last minute. Word is the Giants got scared off when their doctors discovered arthritis in Bell's shoulders. You can find arthritis in the joints and muscles of just about every NFL player if you look hard enough. Bell passed his physical in KC.

Bowser · 03-27-2005, 04:42 PM

Wow. Gates is only scheduled to make 380k this year? Talk about getting the most for your buck......

Cochise · 03-27-2005, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Wow. Gates is only scheduled to make 380k this year? Talk about getting the most for your buck......

Well they won't be getting anything for their buck at that price.

Bowser · 03-27-2005, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

Well they won't be getting anything for their buck at that price.

Heh. I should have continued the post by asking "I wonder what he made last year? 275,000? THAT'S bang for your buck!"

**jAZ** · 03-27-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

From Whitlock's article before we signed Bell...

No suprise that the NY media is focusing on the reports of the NY team doctors, rather than the KC team doctors. I don't know who to believe, but time will tell.

TRR · 03-27-2005, 05:25 PM

Sounds like a lot of B*llsh*t to me.

whoman69 · 03-27-2005, 06:12 PM

A player who is frustrated over an injury can seem like a problem real quickly.

wazu · 03-27-2005, 10:05 PM

One area where the Chiefs usually don't suck is in evaluating the health of players they want to sign. Roaf and Priest are a couple of examples that the Chiefs made the right call and it payed off.

**jAZ** · 03-27-2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

One area where the Chiefs usually don't suck is in evaluating the health of players they want to sign. Roaf and Priest are a couple of examples that the Chiefs made the right call and it payed off.

And Trent Green.

03-27-2005, 01:29 PM
Mr. Flopnuts Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Down the rabbit hole Casino cash: $113740816	Chiefs concerned about Bell? Link included I'm only including the part of the article relavent to the Chiefs. http://www.nypost.com/sports/43284.htm BELL RINGS RISKY No doubt, the Chiefs were happy to land free agent linebacker Kendrell Bell. But sources within the organization stated they're "holding their breath" regarding Bell's injured shoulder and are fearful that it could hamper and even end his career in the near future. The former defensive rookie of the year scared some teams off with his high salary demands, others with his questionable attitude. Kansas City did sign Bell, but split his signing bonus up so it'd be covered in case his shoulder turns out to be a problem. Of his $10 million bonus, he'll get $3.5 million if he's still on the roster in 2006 and another $3 million if he's around in '07. Nice to know that we had too many concerns about Rolle's health, according to the media anyway. I'd complain about Law, however I think it's clear that if he would take a contract structured similarily he'd be in Chiefs red already.
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03-27-2005, 04:31 PM	#4
Wallcrawler How tall is this thing? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ground 0 for enema of US. Casino cash: $9414	I was not aware that Kendrell Bell had sustained a shoulder injury. I was only aware of the high ankle sprain that is a non issue now, and the sports hernia he sustained from squatting too much weight. When did this shoulder injury occur, and what exactly is it? __________________ The best self motivation one can perform before giving up on a difficult task is to imagine the task successfully completed by someone you violently dislike.
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $100688	According to Whitlock, he said in a column that Bell supposedly had "arthritis" in the shoulder area, but who knows...
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03-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#6
Wile_E_Coyote avatar down for remodel Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $1381	from the same link Here are three other players The Post has learned are rising meteorically: Georgia DE David Pollack - It would be shocking if Pollack got past the Lions at 10, and he very likely could go higher. He's certainly not exceptionally big, strong, or fast, but the kid can flat-out play. He reminds many scouts of a Tedy Bruschi type-player. Maryland DE/LB Shawne Merriman - A great offseason has him almost definitely jumping into the Top 10. He's extremely versatile and a relentless, aggressive pass rusher who could land in Washington at No. 9. Georgia S Thomas Davis - Extremely big hitter continues to climb the charts and looks to be headed toward the top half of the first round, potentially going to Houston with the 13th pick, or even possibly sixth overall to Tennessee. As for those who have hurt themselves: Michigan DB Marlin Jackson - A corner who also projects to play safety didn't do himself any favors by injuring his wrist at Michigan's pro day. He's likely to drop into the bottom of the first round. The Eagles, at 31, would love to jump on Jackson. West Virginia CB Adam "Pac-Man" Jones - While the media's hyping Jones as a Top 5 pick, several scouts and personnel types said they wouldn't be surprised if he fell all the way to the bottom of the first round, and potentially into the second. While possessing tremendous speed, Jones is very short (5-8), very undisciplined and needs a lot of technique work. Texas LB Derrick Johnson - His production clearly doesn't match his hype. The rap on Johnson is that he can dominate lesser competition, but disappears in big games. Not a great way to enter the professional level. CLOSING THE GATES Look for Chargers star tight end Antonio Gates to sit out training camp if he doesn't get a new contract before then. Several of Gates' teammates told The Post he's not going to show if he doesn't get a new pact. Gates, who burst onto the scene last season with 81 catches for 964 yards and 13 touchdowns, is scheduled to make a mere $380,000 this season, the last of his deal. Gates is looking to be paid commensurate with his production, and isn't expected to show up at camp until he is. Several messages left by The Post with Gates' agent, Roosevelt Barnes, went unreturned.
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wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Casino cash: $985328	One area where the Chiefs usually don't suck is in evaluating the health of players they want to sign. Roaf and Priest are a couple of examples that the Chiefs made the right call and it payed off.
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