Chiefs Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C. - Page 11

Quesadilla Joe · 07-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C.
Posted July 11, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m.
By Michael Blunda

Nobody in the Chiefs' organization thought it would be easy to replace departed TE Tony Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowler and surefire Hall of Famer, but they probably didn’t think it would be this difficult, either. In one of the more surprising developments of the team’s recent minicamp, head coach Todd Haley declared the competition for the starting tight end job wide open, dispelling the widely believed thought that the spot belonged to Brad Cottam. From what we hear, Cottam, a 2008 third-round pick by the Chiefs and the favorite to capture the job, struggled mightily during offseason workouts, frequently dropping catchable passes. His failure to seize the opportunity has opened the door for others — like veterans Sean Ryan and Tony Curtis and seventh-round rookie Jake O’Connell — to enter the mix for starting duties. Although the Chiefs aren’t expected to utilize their tight ends as receivers very often, the offense would be lacking without a skilled pass catcher at that spot. Thus far, Cottam has “dropped the ball.”

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-12-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm also not a big fan of signing guys who get busted for snorting coke in their car.

Emmit and Micheal disapprove of this post.

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Well, if he came a few years ago, I never noticed him starting until last year.

2008 was the first time he made the team. He was an undrafted free agent the same year.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Well, if he came a few years ago, I never noticed him starting until last year.

Actually maybe he didn't come a few years ago.. I'm thinking of Brackenridge..

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

2008 was the first time he made the team.

Yeah I caught myself!

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 10:37 PM

I'll be happy when the team is good so we don't have to discuss how we hope we get production from crappy dudes.

Blick · 07-12-2009, 10:37 PM

Don't forget about the Quinten Lawrence kid we drafted in the 6th round this year. He gives us some much needed speed.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-12-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'll be happy when the team is good so we don't have to discuss how we hope we get production from crappy dudes.

This.

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'll be happy when the team is good so we don't have to discuss how we hope we get production from crappy dudes.

Doesn't have to be Jones. He's but one option.

BUT...
I guess I don't get riled up as some about athletes in Jones position.
My expectation of Professional Sports culture, which is often ANYTHING BUT moral, is a little different.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 10:44 PM

Maybe, just maybe Pioli plans on signing Burress.

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

Maybe, just maybe Pioli plans on signing Burress.

I can't understand the advantage in waiting to do so...
His court date is in September IIRC.

It's not like he'll have a real idea of what Burress' fate will be prior to the season starting.

If he'd brought him in 2 months ago he'd be very well conditioned, partially acclimated to the offense, AND in the beginning stages of developing some chemistry with his QB.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I can't understand the advantage in waiting to do so...
His court date is in September IIRC.

It's not like he'll have a real idea of what Burress' fate will be prior to the season starting.

If he'd brought him in 2 months ago he'd be very well conditioned, partially acclimated to the offense, AND in the beginning stages of developing some chemistry with his QB.

Because like the rest of the NFL, they don't want to sign someone unless they know he can play. If Burress is smart, he will at least be keeping in shape.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-12-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I can't understand the advantage in waiting to do so...
His court date is in September IIRC.

It's not like he'll have a real idea of what Burress' fate will be prior to the season starting.

If he'd brought him in 2 months ago he'd be very well conditioned, partially acclimated to the offense, AND in the beginning stages of developing some chemistry with his QB.

Based on what we've seen so far, I'd say Jones is more of a "Pioli guy" than Burress.
And if Burress gets cleared, I'll bet the farm he goes "across town" to Rex Ryan.

Saccopoo · 07-12-2009, 11:53 PM

Sweet Baby Jesus! This could be the beginning of my 2010 draft dream scenario, where the Chiefs take Jermaine Gresham!

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccogoo

Sweet Baby Jesus! This could be the beginning of my 2010 draft dream scenario, where the Chiefs take Jermaine Gresham!

Oh great a high pick TE.

Micjones · 07-12-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

Because like the rest of the NFL, they don't want to sign someone unless they know he can play. If Burress is smart, he will at least be keeping in shape.

They'd have every opportunity to work Burress out and give him a physical before they ever even presented a contract. You aren't going to get a good read on a player without bringing him in. Waiting doesn't afford you any information on him either.

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