Chiefs looking at FA nose tackle

[Mr. Laz]

Chiefs Showing "Serious" Interest In NT Shaun Smith

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_images/240996/headshot_tiny.jpg by Joel Thorman (http://www.sbnation.com/users/Joel%20Thorman) on Mar 6, 2010 9:14 PM CST (http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/3/6/1360628/chiefs-showing-serious-interest-in) in 2010 Campaign (http://www.arrowheadpride.com/section/2010-campaign) http://cdn3.sbnation.com/images/icons/comment.v1599.png 107 comments

According to a league source, the Kansas City Chiefs (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/KAN) are showing "serious" interest in free agent Shaun Smith, the 28 year old defensive tackle most recently of the Bengals (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/CIN).

Smith comes with experience in the 3-4 defense and a familiarity with a couple of key members of the Chiefs.

In 2003, Bill Parcells signed him as an undrafted free agent. He lasted a year in Dallas crossing paths with Todd Haley for just a short period of time. In 2007, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/CLE) who were coached at the time by -- you guessed it -- Chiefs defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel.

We're told the interest in Smith is due in large part to the presence of Crennel. The Chiefs worked Smith out back in October without signing him to a contract.

Smith is listed at 6'2" and over 320 pounds, which is good size for a 3-4 nose tackle.

Our source believes a deal is on the horizon but we've yet to confirm. Smith's agent had not responded to our email request as of this posting.


http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/3/6/1360628/chiefs-showing-serious-interest-in

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Signed originally by none other than Bill Par-motherfuckin-cells.

Stunning.

[chiefzilla1501]

Getting a look purely because he played with Romeo.

My guess is, given that nobody seems to care about this guy but us, this is probably just a familiarity move. God help us if this is the guy we depend on going into 2010.

[Hammock Parties]

repost

[BigChiefFan]

Signed originally by none other than Bill Par-mother****in-cells.

Stunning.I don't see anything wrong with having some familiarity with a player's work ethic, character, etc...especially with as many holes as this team has. We need all the help we can get.

[T-post Tom]

NT is certainly a mystery at this point. Not sure what to make of the Rogers/Smith/Cody swirl. Converting to the 3-4 after all the years of drafting for the 4-3 has been quite the pisser. I hope someone at Arrowhead figures this out. SOON.

[jjchieffan]

Eh, nothing saying if he will make the final roster. We need improvement at the nose tackle position. I am for bringing in plenty of competition.

[Basileus777]

I don't see anything wrong with having some familiarity with a player's work ethic, character, etc...especially with as many holes as this team has. We need all the help we can get.

There's nothing wrong with it, except when it's the case for nearly every player we go after.

[BIG K]

Eh, nothing saying if he will make the final roster. We need improvement at the nose tackle position. I am for bringing in plenty of competition.

Who Cares? The Chiefs, (If I were running the orginazation) "As we are all armchair GM's on this site", should be bringing in competition at every spot they need before the draft. This would help them possibly make better picks during the draft, right?

[The Franchise]

You know what.....at this point....whatever.

[Micjones]

Eh... Not sure he'd be an answer.

Guy's had about 27 starts in a 7 year career.
Had one good season about 3 years ago.

[petegz28]

Who do we have right now that is a true 3-4 NT? Oh yea, that one guy, Mr. No One.

[Micjones]

Who do we have right now that is a true 3-4 NT? Oh yea, that one guy, Mr. No One.

You're right. That's why I'm not opposed to signing him.
But if I did I think I'd still draft one in April.

[CoMoChief]

I see this as a depth signing. We currently have no true NT's on this roster.

My bet is that they're hoping Mount Cody falls to our 2A pick.

Still would love to draft Berry with our first. Still need major upgrades at the OL, LB and WR positions.

[Titty Meat]

Props to whoever posted Piolis themesong the other day. Here it is:


<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IyUJbFRtRKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IyUJbFRtRKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[Chiefs=Champions]

I think what people are failing to realize is that even if we draft Cody, Cam Thomas or whoever, i doubt theyll start next year and even if they do, i think we could stand to have some better back ups than ron fucking edwards...

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I think what people are failing to realize is that even if we draft Cody, Cam Thomas or whoever, i doubt theyll start next year and even if they do, i think we could stand to have some better back ups than ron fucking edwards...

Are you advocating depth for a bunch of guys that weight 280+ pounds? Pssh.........

[Chiefs=Champions]

Are you advocating depth for a bunch of guys that weight 280+ pounds? Pssh.........

I think your not being serious so ROFL ... :)

[chiefzilla1501]

I think what people are failing to realize is that even if we draft Cody, Cam Thomas or whoever, i doubt theyll start next year and even if they do, i think we could stand to have some better back ups than ron ****ing edwards...

It's definitely true that Smith is an upgrade over Edwards. Doesn't hurt to have depth.

[bevischief]

Have to start somewhere...

[Bane]

Props to whoever posted Piolis themesong the other day. Here it is:


<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IyUJbFRtRKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IyUJbFRtRKk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Bwaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaaaa!ROFL
Everyone calm down....Pisoli can turn water into wine and feed the masses with 1 fish and a single loaf of bread.Why can't we sign nobodies and turn them into MVPs?ROFLROFL

[suds79]

I laughed when I read the headline.

In my previous Madden online franchise I traded for this guy to play the nose.

Yeah that's a pat on the back for myself right there. :P

If it means anything, he did okay for me. ;)

[Crush]

We can get T-Post Tom to play NT at half the price.

[Bwana]

I was just trying to remember the last time this team had a rock solid nose tackle.

[Gonzo]

I was just trying to remember the last time this team had a rock solid nose tackle.

This...

I can't recall one in the last 10 years.
Posted via Mobile Device

[boogblaster]

Billy Mass was our last good NT .. we have to sign at least two to have any chance to play the 3-4 .....

[Quesadilla Joe]

Shaun Smith is a cancer in the locker room. He is the guy who punched Brady Quinn a couple of years ago.

[The Franchise]

Shaun Smith is a cancer in the locker room. He is the guy who punched Brady Quinn a couple of years ago.

Well it looks like we're not trading for Quinn then.....

[mcaj22]

Shaun Smith is a cancer in the locker room. He is the guy who punched Brady Quinn a couple of years ago.


Good, then maybe he will knock some sense into Cassel when he starts to suck.

[Rooster]

Shaun Smith is a cancer in the locker room. He is the guy who punched Brady Quinn a couple of years ago.

Who doesn't want to punch Brady Quinn?

[dj56dt58]

This is getting fucking retarded..we sign players just because our coaches and front office know them? Rather than going out and getting real talent, we sign someone because they have previously sucked off Pioli/Haley/Crennel..This is worse than Carl hiring his buddies..Basically if they don't know you fuck off, but if they do, no matter how bad you suck they'll sign you. Good idea.

[RustShack]

This is getting fucking retarded..we sign players just because our coaches and front office know them? Rather than going out and getting real talent, we sign someone because they have previously sucked off Pioli/Haley/Crennel..This is worse than Carl hiring his buddies..Basically if they don't know you fuck off, but if they do, no matter how bad you suck they'll sign you. Good idea.

your and idiot
Posted via Mobile Device

[Kerberos]

I was just trying to remember the last time this team had a rock solid nose tackle.

This...

I can't recall one in the last 10 years.
Posted via Mobile Device

When was Dan Saleaumua on the roster? He was a NT right?