Chiefs sign a TE, waive 3 (inc. Gary Johnson & James Williams!)

[Dante84]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> signed former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jets</a> TE Neal Sterling.<br><br>Waived LB Gary Johnson, OT Justin Senior and RB James Williams.</p>&mdash; Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1139269478414528513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

Wow they waived 2 guys I thought would make the team......surprising.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Wow

[In58men]

Nothing but a bunch of pieces of shit

[In58men]

Gary Johnson was suppose to be legit according to CP

[staylor26]

Wow shocked that they cut Williams and Johnson.

[In58men]

My guy Mark Fields is still on the squad!!!!!

Shutdown corner motherfuckers!!!!!

[Pitt Gorilla]

Gary Johnson was suppose to be legit according to CP

CP really doesn’t know much of anything about anything.

[Mecca]

CP really doesn’t know much of anything about anything.

It wasn't so much that he was legit it was that we suck at that spot and he's a fast dude, figured they'd like him for specials.

[rabblerouser]

Johnson and Williams will be resigned to PS.

[chiefzilla1501]

Pretty bummed about Williams. Thought he'd be a great 3rd down back and could be groomed to line up wide or in the slot.

[Dante84]

Johnson and Williams will be resigned to PS.

I dunno. They usually do that for guys who make it to the final round of cuts. These guys aren't even going to training camp now.

[New World Order]

Johnson’s instincts must be horrible

[patteeu]

Johnson and Williams will be resigned to PS.

It seems a little (a lot) early to be trying to slip them through waivers for the PS.

[FringeNC]

Johnson and Williams will be resigned to PS.

That seems unlikely to me. Cut way too early for that.

[Bowser]

Pretty bummed about Williams. Thought he'd be a great 3rd down back and could be groomed to line up wide or in the slot.

Darwin Thompson stole that role

[mcaj22]

people on CP thought Gary Johnson would push/develop into a STARTER LOL this place.

[Naptown Chief]

Pretty bummed about Williams. Thought he'd be a great 3rd down back and could be groomed to line up wide or in the slot.

I'm really pulling for Thompson. He's the guy I want in on passing downs. Little bastard is quick and elusive as hell on his college tape

[Naptown Chief]

Darwin Thompson stole that role

I'm really pulling for Thompson. He's the guy I want in on passing downs. Little bastard is quick and elusive as hell on his college tape

Beat me to it

[O.city]

It seems a little (a lot) early to be trying to slip them through waivers for the PS.

That would have to happen after camp, not now. IIRC, there isn't a practice squad at this point of the year.

[Kiimo]

Gary Johnson whatever as I thought the incumbent linebackers would flourish with new coaching but I'm legit stopped dead in my tracks in Williams getting cut.

Maybe Darwin is knocking their socks off.

[Pitt Gorilla]

people on CP thought Gary Johnson would push/develop into a STARTER LOL this place.

The guy went undrafted. I’m not sure what Chief Fan was expecting.

[Tribal Warfare]

Gary Johnson was suppose to be legit according to CP

Darlin Lee PWNing backups

[staylor26]

people on CP thought Gary Johnson would push/develop into a STARTER LOL this place.

Who said that?

I don’t remember any of the people that liked him saying that. Make the team? Yes, but a future starter?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If they’re getting cut after minicamp, that says all you need to know.

[chinaski]

Neal Sterling any good?

[In58men]

Neal Sterling any good?

Is Jace any good?

[mcaj22]

Who said that?

I don’t remember any of the people that liked him saying that. Make the team? Yes, but a future starter?

people in the UDFA thread definitely thought he would eventually start

[OKchiefs]

You'd think after having to search the waiver wire/trash heap for the past 5 years or so they'd finally try to make a serious investment at #2 TE.

[Mecca]

Anymore you don't even really need a second TE other than an athletic guy that can cause a mismatch.

Teams now when they go big just use a backup OT as a blocking TE..since the Chiefs are carrying Sherman they should teach him to do some of it too since well that would be helpful.

[staylor26]

You'd think after having to search the waiver wire/trash heap for the past 5 years or so they'd finally try to make a serious investment at #2 TE.

Harris was fine as a TE2. You only have so many draft picks and so much money.

Most teams have shit at TE2.

[saphojunkie]

Given that this is when the install starts, my guess is they weren’t picking up the playbook?

[FringeNC]

Given that this is when the install starts, my guess is they weren’t picking up the playbook?

It's really interesting how quickly they can tell if a guy has it or not. So much more information seems to be there from just minicamps vs. college tape. I'm sure picking up the playbook is one of the factors.

[O.city]

Once they trade for Derron Lee, kinda made it unnecessary.

[Kiimo]

I feel like when guys get cut this early they don't go elsewhere and do shit. See: KeiVarae Russell

[tooge]

So are we down to 2 Williams at RB now or 3? I'm losing track of the Williams...es....

[rabblerouser]

Harris was fine as a TE2. You only have so many draft picks and so much money.

Most teams have shit at TE2.

Harris was shit at TE2. Dude couldn't catch a cold in kindergarten class.

[OKchiefs]

Anymore you don't even really need a second TE other than an athletic guy that can cause a mismatch.

Teams now when they go big just use a backup OT as a blocking TE..since the Chiefs are carrying Sherman they should teach him to do some of it too since well that would be helpful.

That's fine as long as Kelce stays healthy.

[OKchiefs]

Harris was fine as a TE2. You only have so many draft picks and so much money.

Most teams have shit at TE2.

Mehh he was okay. I wasn't a huge fan of him, but I'd take him back in a heartbeat over what we have now.

[oldman]

Anymore you don't even really need a second TE other than an athletic guy that can cause a mismatch.

Teams now when they go big just use a backup OT as a blocking TE..since the Chiefs are carrying Sherman they should teach him to do some of it too since well that would be helpful.

I don't think Sherman is big enough to handle that role. We still have Yelder and Wells. There was also some talk earlier about looking at Lovett as an H-back.

[Red Dawg]

CP really doesn’t know much of anything about anything.

Not true. Everyone in CP is an expert bullshitter.

[staylor26]

Mehh he was okay. I wasn't a huge fan of him, but I'd take him back in a heartbeat over what we have now.

My point is that he’s about as good as it gets for a backup TE (hence why he got a nice contract form the Browns), and they were clearly fine with him. They haven’t been looking for a backup for 5 years like you suggested, this is the first.

[nychief]

https://twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/1139269478414528513?s=21


Source: #Chiefs signed former #Jets TE Neal Sterling.

Waived LB Gary Johnson, OT Justin Senior and RB James Williams.

[TambaBerry]

Bruh...

[Iconic]

LMAO

[nychief]

Whooops. Color me dumb.

[bigjosh]

Curious what they are planning with the new open roster spots

[Dunerdr]

James Williams was supposed to be our starter wtf

[bigjosh]

James Williams was supposed to be our starter wtf



Lol. People really believed that?

[Dunerdr]

Lol. People really believed that?

Sarcasm. But there were some people with JW boners in here.

[thabear04]

Wasn’t this the guy they tried to trade for or wanted to get.

[nychief]

Sarcasm. But there were some people with JW boners in here.

The arrowhead pride guys were all in... but they are always in love with UDFAs.

[Chief Roundup]

Anymore you don't even really need a second TE other than an athletic guy that can cause a mismatch.

Teams now when they go big just use a backup OT as a blocking TE..since the Chiefs are carrying Sherman they should teach him to do some of it too since well that would be helpful.

Under Andy Reid all FB take reps with the TEs as well. That was touched on by Matt Derrick in one of RGR podcasts.

[CasselGotPeedOn]

We waived some turds and signed a turd.

[RunKC]

I wasn’t very high on James Williams but I was on Gary Johnson. I thought he would for sure make it, especially over that turd Neimann.

[BlackOp]

I wasn’t very high on James Williams but I was on Gary Johnson. I thought he would for sure make it, especially over that turd Neimann.

How is Neimann a turd...he was the highest graded player in the entire NFL preseason, last year......

[suzzer99]

people on CP thought Gary Johnson would push/develop into a STARTER LOL this place.

He was the next Cameron Sheffield!

[chiefzilla1501]

Sarcasm. But there were some people with JW boners in here.

I don't think anyone here expected Williams to be anything more than the #3 back, at best (not counting Sherman).

[Chief Roundup]

I wasn’t very high on James Williams but I was on Gary Johnson. I thought he would for sure make it, especially over that turd Neimann.

:facepalm:

[suzzer99]

Have we cut Brian Johnston yet or are we still holding out hope?

[Chiefshrink]

Anymore you don't even really need a second TE

I don't know Mecca my man, Gronk and Hernandez were pretty successful together there for a short stint my friend. That is the type of combo TE play I am looking for sure.:thumb:

[Why Not?]

LOL at all UDFA overreaction. It’s a major feat for even one of those dudes(not the cut 3, any UDFA) to make the squad.

[JakeF]

I guess Hyde isn't going to get cut like CP experts thought.

[In58men]

I guess Hyde isn't going to get cut like CP experts thought.

I heard Chiefs really like him.

Might be a sleeper

[JakeF]

I heard Chiefs really like him.

Might be a sleeper
Hyde?

I like him too, he's not really a sleeper though. He's a proven hardnosed RB who just needs to improve in the passing game. Andy Reid's specialty is teaching the passing game. If Hyde becomes even a decent route runner then he is a legit starting caliber RB. We will have a quality pair of RBs that complement each other really well. Williams is a good passing game/edge runner. Hyde is a hardnosed runner between the tackles.

[Kiimo]

I want Darwin to win the job over Hyde.


Hope this helps.

[MahiMike]

They say most teams are already set except for 4 or so guys.

[Dunerdr]

The arrowhead pride guys were all in... but they are always in love with UDFAs.

The so guys hated half the draft and nutted all over each other over udfa’s.

[JakeF]

I want Darwin to win the job over Hyde.


Hope this helps.
I think Darwin could do a heck of a job at being our Edelmann/Sproles

Return punts, Catch the ball out of the backfield, Run a lot of short routes as a WR. He's quick and great at making people miss. I'm not sure his vision is good enough to be a fulltime runningback at the NFL level.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Lulz...especially if Pringles goes later too

[Dante84]

I think Darwin could do a heck of a job at being our Edelmann/Sproles

Return punts, Catch the ball out of the backfield, Run a lot of short routes as a WR. He's quick and great at making people miss. I'm not sure his vision is good enough to be a fulltime runningback at the NFL level.

He’s going to fill the Role DAT used to occupy, but do it better.

[scho63]

I hope this is not an omen of Kelce's recovery. I know we are short on TE depth so let's just hope that is all it is.

None of those guys cut are coming back like Spiller.....

[Three7s]

I figured James Williams would get cut. I have no idea why everyone loved him so much.

[KChiefs1]

I thought Gary Johnson was good?

[RealSNR]

I hope this is not an omen of Kelce's recovery. I know we are short on TE depth so let's just hope that is all it is.

None of those guys cut are coming back like Spiller.....


Signing a training camp fodder guy = Kelce in trouble.

You’re dumb.

[RealSNR]

Lulz...especially if Pringles goes later too


You seem to be not very nice lately. Very mean and hurtful things being said to Byron Pringle. I hope his family doesn’t post here.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Big Dick Darrel says, "fuck you, CP!"

[suzzer99]

Too many Johnsons and Willies on the dance floor.

[rabblerouser]

I thought Gary Johnson was good?

He aight.

[Hydrae]

Opening up a couple of spots for high level player trades!

[Kiimo]

I figured James Williams would get cut. I have no idea why everyone loved him so much.

Maybe it had to do with the fact that he led the entirety of college basketball in receptions by a running back

[Three7s]

Maybe it had to do with the fact that he led the entirety of college footballl in receptions by a running back
And that would make him a 3rd down back. I'm not saying he isn't good, but clearly, there's more talented prospects on the roster already, which my personal favorite being Darwin Thompson.

[Kiimo]

Yeah like I said earlier I love what this means for Darwin.

I wish people would stop with the Sproles comparisons though, Darwin is a lot different than Sproles.

Production-wise I think we'd all be giddy if Darwin matched Sproles but I think he'll be less of a home run and more of sure first down kind of guy.

[poolboy]

maybe "Los" is on the mend

[patteeu]

Yeah like I said earlier I love what this means for Darwin.

I wish people would stop with the Sproles comparisons though, Darwin is a lot different than Sproles.

Production-wise I think we'd all be giddy if Darwin matched Sproles but I think he'll be less of a home run and more of sure first down kind of guy.

A sure first down kind of guy sounds good.

[In58men]

#Chiefs signed RB Josh Caldwell, LB D'Juan Hines and OL Abdul Beecham.

Direct replacements

[Why Not?]

#Chiefs signed RB Josh Caldwell, LB D'Juan Hines and OL Abdul Beecham.

Direct replacements

Caldwell should compete for the 3rd down back with a shot to start in 2020. Hines could possibly crack the starting lineup this season and Beecham may be the reason Schwartz only got a 1 year extension!

-CP

[jerryaldini]

So are we down to 2 Williams at RB now or 3? I'm losing track of the Williams...es....

Still 2. Damien and big dick Darrell. James Boogie Williams was just acquired in April out of WSU.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Caldwell should compete for the 3rd down back with a shot to start in 2020. Hines could possibly crack the starting lineup this season and Beecham may be the reason Schwartz only got a 1 year extension!

-CPPretty much.

[KChiefs1]

Caldwell should compete for the 3rd down back with a shot to start in 2020. Hines could possibly crack the starting lineup this season and Beecham may be the reason Schwartz only got a 1 year extension!



-CP



LMAO

[Simply Red]

Gary Johnson was suppose to be legit according to CP


As it turns out - He was a god damned, mother fucking piece of shit!

[In58men]

The #Chiefs terminated the contract of vested veteran TE Neal Sterling.

[notorious]

Being a marginal NFL player is probably a living hell. They are like a hotel towel, you get used once and tossed on the floor.