DJ contract talks

[Anyong Bluth]

Pretty boring, from the star. I hope they don't go to all this trouble in the offseason and **** up something so managible like SIGN OUR STARTING ROOKIE LB so he can be as well prepared as possible. not THIS season!

Chiefs negotiating slowly with top pick

By ELIZABETH MERRILL The Kansas City Star


It is 15 days before the plane leaves for training camp, and negotiations for the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick have crawled to a slow but congenial pace.

The Chiefs have been involved in talks with Derrick Johnson’s representatives for about a month, his agent, Vann McElroy, said Monday. Johnson, an All-America linebacker from Texas, should figure heavily into the Chiefs’ defensive plans this fall and has said he wants to be in River Falls, Wis., on time.

“That is our whole intention here,” McElroy said. “I think the team, the NFL, so to speak, puts that on the player and the agent, that the player needs to be on time. (But) they’re part of that equation, and it has to work both ways. I believe in working with teams. I also believe the team needs to work with the player, too.”

Johnson was a pleasant surprise during offseason workouts, displaying the speed and athletic ability that earned him the Butkus Award as a senior. He was a quick study and is expected to contend for a starting job on the left side.

McElroy said it was important for Johnson to participate in the workouts so he could get to know his teammates and coaches. So far, he said, the negotiations have been running smoothly.

McElroy also represents Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Black and played against Kansas City in his days with the Raiders.

“Derrick is very excited to be a Chief,” McElroy said. “He loves it there. He likes the people, likes the team, and loves Dick Vermeil. He was excited to get to know the coaches and see that they’re just as emotional about this stuff as he is.”

[Rausch]

Great, a ****ing raider is DJ's agent...

[MichaelH]

After the Sims debacle, I would think signing a first round defensive pick would go flawlessly.

[htismaqe]

They've been talking for a month and we haven't heard anything about Carl melting down yet.

I would say that's a GREAT sign.

[Chiefs_Mike_Topeka]

I actually think that once Alex Smith or Ronnie Brown signs and the slotting starts to fall into place that Johnson will be signed quickly. With this being Vermeils last year I don't see Carl and Thum being such a hardass when it comes to getting Johnson signed.

[David.]

Originally Posted by MichaelH

After the Simms debacle, I would think signing a first round defensive pick would go flawlessly.

who?

[MichaelH]

Originally Posted by David.

who?

Sims-

need coffee.

[David.]

Originally Posted by MichaelH

Sims-

need coffee.

I had 4 cups and a monster energy drink in the last 3 hours.

I'm probably going to have a heart attack D:

[nmt1]

Originally Posted by MichaelH

After the Sims debacle, I would think signing a first round defensive pick would go flawlessly.

What Sims debacle?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Rausch

Great, a ****ing raider is DJ's agent...

At least it's not the Poston brothers, thankfully.

[KCTitus]

Contract talks have been going on for a month? Not possible. Just last week, I read on the Planet that Carl wasnt doing anything.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Originally Posted by Chiefs_Mike_Topeka

I actually think that once Alex Smith or Ronnie Brown signs and the slotting starts to fall into place that Johnson will be signed quickly. With this being Vermeils last year I don't see Carl and Thum being such a hardass when it comes to getting Johnson signed.

I agree, I imagine rookies are being told by the PA not to settle early and jack up the slotting. We need that high pick to sign to set the bar. Roughly two weeks before players report still so I'm not too worried. Carl has to realize the importance of getting a guy who is penciled in to start into training camp on time. Time to put the icing on the cake of this great offseason.

[jiveturkey]

Are any first rounders signed?

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by jiveturkey

Are any first rounders signed?

No.

[chiefqueen]

Originally Posted by Coach

At least it's not the Poston brothers, thankfully.

What about Ethan Locke?