Sources: Chiefs may sign Toomer

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Yea i know he may be old, but i think its a upgrade to our WR core

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcwest/0-3-2544/Sources--Chiefs-may-sign-Toomer.html

Sources: Chiefs may sign Toomer

August 3, 2009 10:25 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

The Kansas City Chiefs are leaning toward signing veteran receiver Amani Toomer, according to two NFL sources.

Toomer could be signed as soon as Tuesday if the Chiefs follow through their current thinking, the sources said. Toomer was one of three veteran receivers Kansas City worked out Monday as their early training-camp work showed the team they may need more help for new quarterback Matt Cassel.

Kansas City also looked at receivers D.J. Hackett and David Terrell. Toomer is the most accomplished of the three. Despite the fact that he will turn 35 next month, Toomer can still be productive. He had 48 catches for the Giants last season, which was his 13th with the club.

Adding Toomer would be similar to what the Chiefs are doing on defense: Loading up on veteran leadership. With the core of the Kansas City roster on the young side, new general manager Scott Pioli and head coach Todd Haley, are adding leadership at key spots. The team has added linebackers Zach Thomas and Mike Vrabel and safety Mike Brown. All three players are known leaders.

Earlier this offseason, the Chiefs signed veteran receiver Bobby Engram. Toomer would likely play a similar role and give Cassel another steady hand to play with. Toomer is not going to burn teams with his speed, but he will come up with some solid plays and he can help this team take the next step.

He has a reputation as being a leader who helps young players. He has 668 career catches and a Super Bowl ring to show his young teammates if he ends up in Kansas City. He is less than two years removed from winning a Super Bowl (over Pioli's Patriots). That type of veteran experience can only help.

If the Chiefs get this deal done, it won't make them an instant playoff contender. But it will be another positive step made by the new regime.

[DaneMcCloud]

Seriously, I've often wondered why he wasn't signed before the OTA's.

[Sure-Oz]

It would be a good move, our WR's are crap

[tk13]

Probably will be an upgrade from the way our WR's seem to be playing.

[DaneMcCloud]

It would be a good move, our WR's are crap

We're well on our way to having the oldest receiving corp in the league.

Maybe Jerry Rice is available?

[pr_capone]

We're well on our way to having the oldest receiving corp in the league.

Maybe Jerry Rice is available?

Honestly surprised that Marvin Harrison has not been mentioned more.

[MMXcalibur]

Toomer would be a nice addition in the short-term and would help Cassel out quite a bit this season. If the price is right, bring him aboard.

Quick question....anyone know why Marvin Harrison is still out floating around? I know he's lost a step, but I can't imagine he wouldn't be able to be a nice complement to Bowe. Is his legal troubles in Philly really keeping everyone else at bay?

[Sure-Oz]

We're well on our way to having the oldest receiving corp in the league.

Maybe Jerry Rice is available?

Definetly be the old geisors club why not, should be alot of 5 yard routes

[sportsman1]

Sounds good. All the veteran receivers have to rub off on the younger guys.

[DaneMcCloud]

Toomer would be a nice addition in the short-term and would help Cassel out quite a bit this season. If the price is right, bring him aboard.

Price? The guy is available on August 3rd. He'll get Vet Minimum.

Quick question....anyone know why Marvin Harrison is still out floating around? I know he's lost a step, but I can't imagine he wouldn't be able to be a nice complement to Bowe. Is his legal troubles in Philly really keeping everyone else at bay?

Bad knee, bad attitude and gun charges don't mix

[Mecca]

Well he always catches the ball maybe he can teach the rest of our guys to do the same..

Harrison has had a problem with injuries and staying on the field as of late I think that's why the Chiefs are shying away. If you've noticd things Haley has said he really detests players who get injured.

[DaneMcCloud]

Definetly be the old geisors club why not, should be alot of 5 yard routes

I just hope that McIntosh can stay out of the way.

[Sure-Oz]

Haley thinks injured players are pussies and should rub more dirt on their vaginas

[Sure-Oz]

I just hope that McIntosh can stay out of the way.

ROFL

[Just Passin' By]

Honestly surprised that Marvin Harrison has not been mentioned more.

If the Chief decide they need someone capped, they'll give Marvin a call.

[pr_capone]

I just hope that McIntosh can stay out of the way.

I hope this is his last season in a Chiefs uniform.

[DaneMcCloud]

I hope this is his last season in a Chiefs uniform.

Shit, I hope he doesn't make it out of training camp

[Dante84]

Sounds good. All the veteran receivers have to rub off on the younger guys.

That's a pretty awful hazing ritual.... but hey, if it works, TNAWWT... right?

[Fairplay]

I would take him. I mean our WR corp needs help. A vet player might be good for helping the team and teaching others a few moves on our staff.

[Just Passin' By]

Shit, I hope he doesn't make it out of training camp

From what people were saying about the difference in tone when Haley went from Waters/Goff to McIntosh in his 'chat', you might get that wish.

[DaneMcCloud]

I would take him. I mean our WR corp needs help. A vet player might be good for helping the team and teaching others a few moves on our staff.

You think that Jeff Webb needs more moves?

[Mecca]

Jeff Webb needs to go play for another team...

Haley goes out of his way to be nice about Waters the other guys not so much.

[chiefs1111]

If he's healthy bring him in

[chiefs1111]

Jeff Webb needs to go play for another team...

Haley goes out of his way to be nice about Waters the other guys not so much.

Jeff Webb needs to go play in the UFL.

[DaneMcCloud]

It's not a tumor

[TinyEvel]

McINTosh is a tumor

[aturnis]

Apparently I missed the release of Edwin Harrison...did anyone catch this?

[Buehler445]

Price? The guy is available on August 3rd. He'll get Vet Minimum.



Bad knee, bad attitude and gun charges don't mix

Yep. Smart money says he's done.
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[DeezNutz]

You think that Jeff Webb needs more moves?

Yes, and I believe he can learn them from Uhaul.

[Mecca]

Maybe a few of these guys I really don't like will end up getting cut.

[KCChiefsMan]

Sign him! Engram and Bradley probably won't last the entire season. Then what? Jeff Webb time? No thanks. Sign Toomer, do it.

[Buehler445]

Maybe a few of these guys I really don't like will end up getting cut.

I don't know why Webb wasn't sent packing with Franklin.
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[pr_capone]

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[DaneMcCloud]

I don't know why Webb wasn't sent packing with Franklin.
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I'm guessing he's been a model citizen.

I'm also guessing that Haley sees something in him. He has ideal size, so it's possible that Haley feels he can "coach him up".

Just speculation on my part.

[Mecca]

Mark Bradley won't play the entire year he never does and Engram is so old relying on him is asking for problems.

[LaChapelle]

Goodell should give the Chiefs 450 draft points when his engine siezes.

[DaneMcCloud]

Mark Bradley won't play the entire year he never does and Engram is so old relying on him is asking for problems.

Toomer isn't much younger.

He'll be 35 when the season starts.

[RustShack]

Maybe signing Toomer is our first step to signing Burress.

[BigMeatballDave]

They should sign him. He doesn't have a history of injuries like Bradley.

[Frankie]

I hear Toomer is a cancer.

[googlegoogle]

Age doesn't bother me.

They just need to move the chains and we will all be happy.

[Rausch]

Age doesn't bother me.

They just need to move the chains and we will all be happy.

If they manage a fucking playoff win before 2020 I don't care if they have Flutie, Rice, and Rickey Watters starting...

[DaWolf]

We still need someone to stretch the field.

Age doesn't bother me too much as you can easily get rid of old guys after one year. It's not like we've got any young studs whose development they'd be retarding...

[Titty Meat]

Well he always catches the ball maybe he can teach the rest of our guys to do the same..

Harrison has had a problem with injuries and staying on the field as of late I think that's why the Chiefs are shying away. If you've noticd things Haley has said he really detests players who get injured.

Yea but Pioli signed Mike Brown. Amani is a solid player and better then Matt Jones lol

[salame]

they need matt jones

[DaneMcCloud]

they need matt jones

You need a series of hydro-colonics, one after another, for 8 hours straight

[salame]

I think he has the potential to be a good wr
and Haley is supposed to be famous for making wr's better
need I say more?

[DaneMcCloud]

I think he has the potential to be a good wr
and Haley is supposed to be famous for making wr's better
need I say more?

Can I get a bump?

[CrazyPhuD]

Vick and Thigpen as the new double slash! We already know thiggy can catch.

[Mecca]

The Chiefs aren't signing Matt Jones because he's not a hard worker or someone that really cares.

[DaneMcCloud]

The Chiefs aren't signing Matt Jones because he's not a hard worker or someone that really cares.

I stated that about 30 posts ago, yet the thread continues.

[salame]

So for the record you would rather have Toomer?

[RustShack]

Well Jones wasn't even one of the three WR's they worked out...

[JuicesFlowing]

Toomer will outplay Jeff Webb. So there's something to look forward to.

[Ultra Peanut]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHH

[Ultra Peanut]

Maybe signing Toomer is our first step to signing Burress.YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

[teedubya]

Print em?

[Ultra Peanut]

Print em?YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[BossChief]

Bowe
Engram
Toomer
Bradley
Lawrence
Webb/Darling/dark horse

this would actually round out a decent reciever corps that can help the special teams as well.

Tony G left a HUGE MASSIVE HOLE on offense that Toomer could help fill.

He could make Cassel alot more comfortable on gameday.

[Demonpenz]

stop gap until the position can be addressed in the offseason

[ChiefMojo]

So did we just sign Toomer this morning? I like the signing to say the least. Depending on output, I think a WR in RD 1 next draft is a possibility.

[dirk digler]

This is what happens when you trade your best receiving threat by a country mile.

[Mecca]

This is what happens when you trade your best receiving threat by a country mile.

Would you like to have him in camp this year? We all know Tony he'd have rolled his eyes and said things to the media about Todd Haley's approach...

[the Talking Can]

This is what happens when you trade your best receiving threat by a country mile.

no, this is what happens when your WRs suck ass, something they can't fix until next years draft....

[dirk digler]

Would you like to have him in camp this year? We all know Tony he'd have rolled his eyes and said things to the media about Todd Haley's approach...

Of course he is the best player on the offense and gives our new high priced QB a reliable target

[dirk digler]

no, this is what happens when your WRs suck ass, something they can't fix until next years draft....

I agree our WR's suck and they sucked when they traded him too. We get a new QB but he has no one to throw to.

[Mecca]

Of course he is the best player on the offense and gives our new high priced QB a reliable target

Well it would certainly be entertaining to hear him talk about how he doesn't appreciate Todd Haley treating him like he's 15 when he's a grown man.

[dirk digler]

Well it would certainly be entertaining to hear him talk about how he doesn't appreciate Todd Haley treating him like he's 15 when he's a grown man.

Tony has always kissed the head coaches ass I don't for see that changing.

[TEX]

LOL! I was SCREAMING at the TV the year the Chiefs drafted Trazell Jenkins (Thanks Carl!) cause Toomer was still available. So, this just figures that it would happen now.

[MahiMike]

YES!

[chiefs1111]

Report: Chiefs "leaning" towards signing Toomer
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 4, 2009 11:59 AM ET
After trying out Amani Toomer, D.J. Hackett, and David Terrell in a workout Monday, the Chiefs may be nearing a decision on who to sign.

ESPN's Bill Williamson writes that Toomer will be the pick as "early as Tuesday if the Chiefs follow through their current thinking."

Toomer is one of the best veteran receivers available, but the signing is an indictment on Kansas City's young receiver depth.

The Chiefs apparently don't love what they see on the depth chart after Dwayne Bowe, Mark Bradley, and 36-year-old free agent signee Bobby Engram.

Toomer could challenge Bradley for snaps, which would ruin his burgeoning status as a deep fantasy football sleeper.

Any veteran signing could also push a player like Devard Darling or Jeff Webb off the roster.

Unlike other rebuilding teams, the Chiefs continue to load up on veteran players to provide an example for the young players that actually have a future with the organization.

The strategy is not so different from what Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick did with the Patriots in 2000.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/04/report-chiefs-leaning-towards-signing-toomer/

[Micjones]

Toomer would be a solid acquisition and should push Bradley for the starting job opposite of Bowe.

[raybec 4]

Toomer would be a solid acquisition and should push Bradley for the starting job opposite of Bowe.

Just so long as Bradley keeps a roster spot over that turd Webb.

[Micjones]

Just so long as Bradley keeps a roster spot over that turd Webb.

I don't think Bradley's in any danger of losing his spot on the roster.
From what I can gather from the daily updates...
He's having a great camp thus far.

If anything a Toomer signing pushes a guy like Darling or Webb off the roster.

[RustShack]

Bowe
Engram
Toomer
Bradley
Lawrence
Webb/Darling/dark horse

this would actually round out a decent reciever corps that can help the special teams as well.

Tony G left a HUGE MASSIVE HOLE on offense that Toomer could help fill.

He could make Cassel alot more comfortable on gameday.

That last spot would probably go to Darling, hes one of our more talented WR's and Haley will probably try to fix whatever his problem is... but it sure isn't talent.

[Micjones]

That last spot would probably go to Darling, hes one of our more talented WR's and Haley will probably try to fix whatever his problem is... but it sure isn't talent.

I wouldn't be surprised. Darling plays ST, no?

[Chief Faithful]

Didn't Toomer lead the NFL in drops two seasons ago? How would that work with Haley?

[CosmicPal]

Didn't Toomer lead the NFL in drops two seasons ago? How would that work with Haley?

He'll be doing a LOT of laps in practice, that's for certain.

[Micjones]

Didn't Toomer lead the NFL in drops two seasons ago? How would that work with Haley?

Toomer? Sounds odd.
I was under the impression that he had very good hands.

[Titty Meat]

This is what happens when you trade your best receiving threat by a country mile.

No Dwayne Bowe was the teams best recieving threat. Anyway goodluck with the Carl Peterson approach it didn't win anything. Next year the Chiefs will have 3 good picks and plenty of cap room to sign someone good. Yeeeea Pioli

[angelo]

SIGNED 1 YEAR CONTRACT
Ang

[El Jefe]

I don't think Bradley's in any danger of losing his spot on the roster.
From what I can gather from the daily updates...
He's having a great camp thus far.

If anything a Toomer signing pushes a guy like Darling or Webb off the roster.

Do it...

[RedThat]

Toomer? Sounds odd.
I was under the impression that he had very good hands.

He does believe me even the best wideouts drop passes...Sometimes even happens where the best wideouts in the league lead in that category.

Its too overlooked at times imo.

Anyway, before i continue to ramble, solid receiver makes a lot of clutch catches and provides solid veteran leadership.

[T-post Tom]

We're well on our way to having the oldest receiving corp in the league.

Maybe Jerry Rice is available?

Ha. Having outperformed the other two (younger) receivers that were in for a look, I don't have a problem with this. And a one year deal is a safe bet. (Carl would have signed him to a 3 yr deal with a fat signing bonus.) Maybe getting pointers from a WR with SB ring will do Bowe & the other young WRs some good. That and they can get the Senior discount when they're eating breakfast at Perkins with Toomer. :)