I thought that was the case too. Maybe he couldn't pass the physical in Chicago?

I don't see any reason for him not to start when healthy.

Nice signing, a big upgrade over mcgraw IMO

I might be wrong, but I think that article was written as a "prediction piece" as opposed to actual reporting of facts. It was discussed in a thread here awhile ago.

Not to single you out but I don't buy into this supposed "role".

Did you read Peter King's MMQB this week? There's a piece with Warren Sapp where Sapp unequivocally states that younger players do not listen to veterans. They blow them off, entirely. He saw it with the Bucs and the Raiders. He said Derrick Brooks has experienced the same thing.

Trent Green was pissed about the drafting of Brodie Croyle in 2006.

This whole "mentoring" thing is a figment of the imagination of the fans.

It just doesn't exist.

I like the signing. Brown is a very good player to have in training camp, and we got him for cheap. Its a good deal for our safety depth.

good signing...no risk, some reward

I doubt if it's always like this, but probably more often than not.

Would you want to train the younger kid who's after your job?

I'll never forget the obvious hatred between Montana and Young.

Another of the leadership signings, smart player, should set a fine example.

I really like this signing. This is a PLUS all the way around. LOVE THAT Pioli is in the office working right now. There is news breaking about this team, and out of nowhere, we get this guy. YES!!!!

Stay tuned, I think the ride is going to keep going......and Im not talking about draft picks.

I agree with you. I wont say its "non-existent", but im sure it does happen a lot. I know Tony has done his best to help younger players during his career to become better route runners. I think guys listened to him, it just doesnt always translate to the field. Coaches pick up certain players that fit their scheme as well as help mold younger players. Its a coin flip of whether or not it always works. The Patriots have done this type of thing for the last 10 years and it has worked pretty well. For other teams it doesnt always work that way. Right now our team, the Chiefs are doing this exact same thing, along with the Broncos. (McDaniels just isnt as good at it). The Mike Brown signing is very good because Brown is a guy that can play at the level of Pollard or Page, and will help push them in training camp to want to keep their jobs, and do better. Brown will not be our starting safety even if he plays better than Page or Pollard in TC. Hes only here to be a rotation guy and to come in during 3 safety packages.

Good spirit :D

It's about setting examples. How to prepare, how to win. etc. These are grown men. Nobody expects them to be big brothering them. Especially when they are ultimately going to replace them.

ROR will starting bitching about this signing in 3,2,1...

Tony Richardson mentored Larry Johnson. There are exceptions.