Chiefs Waive Johnston

[booger]

Chiefs Chop Brian Johnston
Posted by Mike Florio on May 27, 2009, 4:24 p.m. EDT
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that defensive end Brian Johnston has been placed on waivers.

He was a seventh-round pick in 2008, and he appeared in nine regular-season games.

If Johnston clears waivers, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent. But it makes sense for anyone who wants him to make a waivers claim, since he’s undoubtedly receiving only the minimum base salaries for the balance of his current deal.

[booger]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

Wouldn't suprise me to see the Lions claim him to reunite with goonther

[Rain Man]

Sounds like he won't be challenging for a starting job.

[Ultra Peanut]

JARED ALLEN DEUCE

[CrazyPhuD]

Well there goes our pass rush......










PRINT EM'

[booger]

Chiefs Waive Brian Johnston
May 27, 2009 - Bob Gretz | No Comments

The purge of the 2008 Chiefs draft class continued on Wednesday as the team released DE Brian Johnston.

He becomes the fourth member of the 12-player class of 2008 to be released since the new regime took over the franchise.

Johnston was a seventh-round pick last year, the 210th player selected. He appeared in nine games last year and was credtied with three tackleson defense and one on special teams. A calf injury pushed him to the injured-reserve list on November 12 and he missed the season’s final seven games.

At 6-4, 269 pounds Johnston was too light to play defensive end in the new Chiefs defensive scheme. He had been working a bit at outside linebacker, although he was not taking part in full team work during last week’s OTA sessions.

Johnston was drafted out of Gardner-Webb. Don’t be surprised if he’s claimed on waivers by the Detroit Lions and former Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.

Also released were fourth-round choice WR Will Franklin, sixth-round pick PR-KR Kevin Robinson and seventh-round selection TE Michael Merritt.

[The Bad Guy]

Weed them the fuck out.

[The Franchise]

I thought he would actually be decent in a 4-3......too bad we're not running one. Detroit will pick him up.

[HemiEd]

But, but, but Herm won the draft super bowl, no way they should be cutting these stellar building blocks.

[The Bad Guy]

<sensiblechiefsfan>The only reason these guys are being cut is because a black man drafted them</sensiblechiefsfan>

[booger]

plenty of bodies at the OLB spots. Hopefully one or more of Robertson, Studebaker, or Walters can contribute.

[Just Passin' By]

kcbubb is probably having a stroke even as we type.

[booger]

WPI new about this weeks ago

[the Talking Can]

herm is a great drafter

[The Franchise]

herm is a great drafter

LEAVE TAMBA HALI ALONE!!!!!!!!

[DeezNutz]

Herm: doing it the right way.

[Just Passin' By]

LEAVE TAMBA HALI ALONE!!!!!!!!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/06/Crocker1.JPG

[LaChapelle]

How can Pioli be so fucking clueless? Johnston will go on to burn the Chiefs like Sippio and Justin Phinesseehee.

[KCUnited]

I really thought that bringing Beisel in would really teach this kid how to use his motor.

[CoMoChief]

So has McGraw been released yet? That guy's a bum.

[MVChiefFan]

JARED ALLEN DEUCE

That pretty much sums it up...Jared Allen's deuce.

[Hammock Parties]

Every time a Herm draft pick is cut an angel gets its wings.

[kcbubb]

kcbubb is probably having a stroke even as we type.

:sulk:

[King_Chief_Fan]

Chiefs Waive Brian Johnston
May 27, 2009 - Bob Gretz | No Comments



week’s OTA sessions.

Johnston was drafted out of Gardner-Webb. Don’t be surprised if he’s claimed on waivers by the Detroit Lions and former Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.




Based on the above quote, it says all I need to know about Johnsnton.

[Buehler445]

Well, there goes another late round flier that would have been nice if he worked out.
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[talastan]

Wow another one bites the dust. I wonder what the problem was with this kid. I was really hoping he'd take off as a depth player at OLB. :shrug:

[chiefs1111]

well,there goes any hope of the chiefs going to the playoff's this season..

[talastan]

well,there goes any hope of the chiefs going to the playoff's this season..

Ba-dum bum. Rimshot Rep!!

[sedated]

It woulda been nice to have the new regime in place before we had those 12 draft picks, rather than waste the whole thing.

[Sure-Oz]

NOOOO Jared Allen JR!1111111111

[googlegoogle]

No more speed?

[Micjones]

But, but, but...

If you just let all the young guys play...
Eventually they'll all turn up in Canton.
Youth movement or bust!

[The Franchise]

It woulda been nice to have the new regime in place before we had those 12 draft picks, rather than waste the whole thing.

This.

[Fish]

A 7th round pick is waived..... and everyone gets all riled up....

Ohh Chiefsplanet.........

[Jethopper]

How could we cut a former Gardner-webb fightin' snowglobe! He was from a powerhouse!

[FD]

A 7th round pick is waived..... and everyone gets all riled up....

Ohh Chiefsplanet.........

Wait until you see the place when we cut Mr Irrelevant.

[booger]

wait till they start waving their johnsons

[Miles]

Wait until you see the place when we cut Mr Irrelevant.

He has already been referred to as a wasted pick more than a few times around here.

[Hammock Parties]

I have to say I experienced a momentary pang of fear upon reading this as "Johnson."

[Reaper16]

Almost every poster in this thread is a fucking dipshit.

The team changed schemes. The players that don't fit anymore get released. Its as simple as that, but some of you pubesacks think that this is indicative of the draft being less important than it is.

[Mecca]

And all the players drafted for the cover 2 continue to get cut....

That great draft is going to end up nothing because barely any of the players fit anymore.

[DaKCMan AP]

How are we going to replace his production??????

[Noss]

Not Johnston, were DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED.

[CrazyPhuD]

Well if I remember he had a good 40 time...think the raiders will sign him?

[Reerun_KC]

But, but, but Herm won the draft super bowl, no way they should be cutting these stellar building blocks.

:LOL:

[booger]

they haven't changed anything as far as weight but did change position listings on the kcchiefs.com roster. No depth chart available yet.

DE's - Dorsey, Magee, Boone
DT's - Lokey Tyler Edwards TJ Jackson. All played NT in OTA's

Hali and Turk officially listed as LB's.

no big deal really, just noticed it.

[Reerun_KC]

It woulda been nice to have the new regime in place before we had those 12 draft picks, rather than waste the whole thing.

Agree, all the slobbering everyone did on Herms cock is looking rather foolish now...

[booger]

Johnston's going to have to make it with his speed if he does. He had good #'s pre draft except really short arms for a DE. He couldn't hold up playing the 5tech and looks out of place standing up.

[Hammock Parties]

they haven't changed anything as far as weight but did change position listings on the kcchiefs.com roster. No depth chart available yet.

DE's - Dorsey, Magee, Boone
DT's - Lokey Tyler Edwards TJ Jackson. All played NT in OTA's

Hali and Turk officially listed as LB's.

no big deal really, just noticed it.

I'm surprised Lokey hasn't been cut yet.

[booger]

I'm surprised Lokey hasn't been cut yet.

me 2. Him and Gilberry are going to be undersized playing NT and DE. Right now i bet they are there just for bodies with TJ Jackson, Tyler, Turk, Dorsey, maybe others that have missed time from inj rehab.

[Mecca]

they haven't changed anything as far as weight but did change position listings on the kcchiefs.com roster. No depth chart available yet.

DE's - Dorsey, Magee, Boone
DT's - Lokey Tyler Edwards TJ Jackson. All played NT in OTA's

Hali and Turk officially listed as LB's.

no big deal really, just noticed it.

Turk McBride as a LB=hilarity.

[booger]

Turk McBride as a LB=hilarity.

I've said it for a few months now but his body type reminds me of Adalius Thomas. Can't compare them any further than that though. He seems more athletic and compfortable on his feet than some of the conversion guys. Plus he's lean and long armed. I don't see why it's not worth a shot.

[booger]

Jarret Johnson. I'm sure it sounded stupid to some when he played first was asked to play OLB. But it worked because of the players around him and the coaches. We will see on both accounts even though we still need more upgrades.

[Hammock Parties]

I've said it for a few months now but his body type reminds me of Adalius Thomas. Can't compare them any further than that though. He seems more athletic and compfortable on his feet than some of the conversion guys. Plus he's lean and long armed. I don't see why it's not worth a shot.

Man, where do people get off defending Turk McBust?

The guy is best suited as a 3-tech and now we're expecting ANYTHING out of him at OLB?

I'll be shocked if he's on the roster next year.

[chiefs1111]

Turk McBride as a LB=hilarity.

Hell,Turk McBride at any position is= hilarity

[booger]

Man, where do people get off defending Turk McBust?

The guy is best suited as a 3-tech and now we're expecting ANYTHING out of him at OLB?

I'll be shocked if he's on the roster next year.

There is a difference between defending him ( which i'm not ) and trying him out were he fits in the new scheme. Early on in his career he also excelled on coverage teams/special teams and wasn't out of place on his feet running around.

Then again, he might follow Johnston out the door as he hasn't been practicing because of inj rehab like Johnston wasn't.

[Hammock Parties]

Bernard Pollard > Turk McBust.

That's how much I dislike Turk.

[booger]

If he can fill a role like Jimmy Wilkerson did with us and now in Tampa then he has some value. Like Beisel does with the LB core. He can probably play all 4 spots and play st's. Turk would have to show he can backup at OLB and fill in if needed at DE and possibly DT in passing situations plus fill a role on special teams. That's what i'm guessing what they would like to see from him. Whether or not it plays out that way is a whole nother story. Only time will tell.

[the Talking Can]

they have to do something with turk for a year

if haley cut every person on the team that he didn't want, we wouldn't be able to field a team on game day....just 5 guys standing around

[Just Passin' By]

they have to do something with turk for a year

if haley cut every person on the team that he didn't want, we wouldn't be able to field a team on game day....just 5 guys standing around

I'm sure the holdovers from the last regime will be looking at the training camp cuts of other teams every day this August.

[SAUTO]

one thing i noticed about johnston last year was that he quit on plays, on one of his big 3 tackles he had STOPPED and was just standing there when the player ran back into him. not paying attention hell if the guy hadnt just about fallen down from the contact johnston wouldnt have even got him down

[Mr. Arrowhead]

But remember last year in training camp Gunther said he was impressive

[Groves]

if haley cut every person on the team that he didn't want, we wouldn't be able to field a team on game day....just 5 guys standing around

just need 17 more guys off the street and you can win 2 games at least.

[Halfcan]

Chiefs Waive Brian Johnston
May 27, 2009 - Bob Gretz | No Comments

The purge of the 2008 Chiefs draft class continued on Wednesday as the team released DE Brian Johnston.

He becomes the fourth member of the 12-player class of 2008 to be released since the new regime took over the franchise.

Johnston was a seventh-round pick last year, the 210th player selected. He appeared in nine games last year and was credtied with three tackleson defense and one on special teams. A calf injury pushed him to the injured-reserve list on November 12 and he missed the season’s final seven games.

At 6-4, 269 pounds Johnston was too light to play defensive end in the new Chiefs defensive scheme. He had been working a bit at outside linebacker, although he was not taking part in full team work during last week’s OTA sessions.

Johnston was drafted out of Gardner-Webb. Don’t be surprised if he’s claimed on waivers by the Detroit Lions and former Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.

Also released were fourth-round choice WR Will Franklin, sixth-round pick PR-KR Kevin Robinson and seventh-round selection TE Michael Merritt.


wow that draft looks worser by the minute-next year we can cut all of 09

[BarrySPAMAID]

But remember last year in training camp Gunther said he was impressive

Well what was Gunther supposed to say? He sucked?

Brian Johston had a very good little career at Gardner Webb, and I think this releasing has nothing to do with his ability. I think that Pioli, and Haley are trying to build a team with players that fit their mold. I guess Johnston is too far behind, or just dosent fit.

Soren Petro thought this kid could be an OLB too, so this was kind of a surprising move, but then again, this is Pioli's show now. I's say Barry Richardson, and Dajuan Morgan are gonna need to really step it up in camp this year. Just a thought.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Well, he was picked up by the Lions.

At least 1 team wants our scraps, even if it is the worst in history.

[salame]

I love johnson