Chiefs ****Official 2010 NFL Free Agency Thread**** - Page 22

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09:40 AM

Might as well try to keep it all in one place.

Put news of signings, cuts, etc. here to be discussed.

Maybe a mod will sticky this - I'll do my best to keep it updated.

Signings: Years/Amount/Guaranteed money

Nate Burleson - Detroit - 5 years/$25M/$11M

Gary Brackett - Indianapolis - 5 years/$33M/$12M

Brandon Manumaleuna - Chicago - ???

**BossChief** · 03-07-2010, 07:49 PM

Nobody is gonna want to come here until we get a qb.

Why would they?

**The Bad Guy** · 03-07-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Then what the **** are we building?

The Lions are WAY ahead of us right now, and both franchises had a regime change at the same time. They were in way worse shape than we were.

I'd be shocked if they don't make the playoffs before we do, and they play in a MUCH tougher division.

I'd take their players versus our players at almost every position on the field sans RB, LT, LG and CB. I'd absolutely take their HC over ours.

Oh, I forgot our spectacular kicking tandem.

The only Lions players I'd take over ours is Matt Stafford, Lewis Delmas, Cherilus, and Calvin Johnson.

We can agree to disagree then. I would not take Jim Schwartz and his affinity to Gunther Cunningham over anyone in the NFL besides Tom Cable. I don't know what he did in his rookie year that stuck out to you at all.

Way ahead of us is about the biggest stretch of the imagination that I've read on here to be honest.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Nobody is gonna want to come here until we get a qb.

Why would they?

Players signed on to play here when Damon Huard was our starting quarterback. This notion that no one will play here is ridiculous already. Pay people and you'd see how quickly someone will sing the company tune.

**dirk digler** · 03-07-2010, 09:44 PM

Looks like Ryan Clark is going to sign in Miami. He says he isn't planning any more visits.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-07-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Looks like Ryan Clark is going to sign in Miami. He says he isn't planning any more visits.

Titty Meat · 03-07-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Looks like Ryan Clark is going to sign in Miami. He says he isn't planning any more visits.

Whered you see that at?

**dirk digler** · 03-07-2010, 09:49 PM

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-Dolphins.html

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran free agent safety Ryan Clark is meeting with the Miami Dolphins tonight, his agent, Joel Turner, confirmed.

"We're looking forward to talking with the Dolphins," Turner said. "We're going to see how it goes and take it from there."

A contract is considered unlikely to be completed tonight.

Clark told the Miami Herald after arriving at the airport that he hopes to sign with the Dolphins and not take any other visits.

"There were a lot of good offers and a lot of good fits," Clark said. "But this seems like a good spot. So I’m praying it goes well."

Clark is a hard-hitting safety with good range and instincts.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-07-2010, 09:54 PM

If you're not willing to pay enough money to make a player forget about the climate, and the sunshine you're not going to sign anyone to a 4-12 football team.

At some point you have to overpay to play.

keg in kc · 03-07-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Players signed on to play here when Damon Huard was our starting quarterback.

Nobody worth a damn has signed here in years, not since the early '00s. I think that's part ownership philosophy - they'd rather develop and re-sign their own players, such as they are - but I think there really is an issue with players not being all that interested in signing here. This is not a winning franchise, and it's not a great location for anybody on the outside looking in. But I think another part is that free agency just wasn't what it is in the 90s. There aren't home runs; no team lets legitimate stars hit the market now. Every player out there on the market has some kind of notable problem, whether it's experience (or lack thereof), age, injury or something else. They wouldn't be on the market in the first place if they didn't. And I don't think people consider that part of the equation, about how much of a risk so many of these signings actually are, especially when weighed against the kind of money teams sign them for. When I think about that, I'm not sure that it really bothers me all that much that KC is more conservative with their signings. I think the real issue in the end is that they can't draft worth a shit, a problem that goes back nearly 20 years.

T-post Tom · 03-08-2010, 12:50 AM

Holy trite homilies, Batman: if this isn't a Pioli guy, who is?

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/...osition=recent

The race for free agent cornerback Leigh Bodden may be heating up, but defensive end Jarvis Green is just getting started.

Green and his agent, Albert Elias, sat back during the first few days of free agency, making phone calls and focusing on how teams would use him instead of taking visits. Tomorrow, expect the veteran Patriot to either begin taking trips to prospective employers or begin to finalize a deal to stay in New England.

Either way, Green hopes to land with a team who will use him as an inside, nickel rusher in the 3-4 scheme. That’s how he thrived as a Patriot, piling up 14 sacks combined in 2006 and 2007.

Elias believes Green, at 6-foot-3, 285-pounds, is the only available player in that role.

“We are in a unique, unique position to be a free agent,” Elias said yesterday. “We believe he was the only person in free agency in his role, a down lineman who can rush and have sacks in the 3-4 scheme. Numbers prove it. We weren’t worried Friday, because we knew there was nobody (like him). We’ve studied the market.”

It appeared Green was almost certain to leave the Patriots [team stats]. But Green is loyal to the team that found the role for him, and the Pats still have a need for it. His old team is involved.

“It was our job to interview teams, talk numbers, and determine how teams are really going to use him and if he’ll be able to be successful,” Elias said. “I like players finishing contracts. That’s why we’re still in the process of fielding calls. If he’s used in the way he wants to be, he can play as long as he wants.”

In addition, the Patriots will host a free agent coach Bill Belichick has always gushed over.

Josh Reed, a Buffalo Bills receiver, will visit the Pats today, a source told the Herald. Reed had career highs of 597 receiving yards on 56 catches in 2008. He was lost in 2009, making just 27 catches for 291 yards.

As for Bodden, the NFL Network reported that several teams are making a push, including the Steelers and Texans. The report said the Patriots are “trying hard” to keep the player who had five interceptions for them.

TRR · 03-08-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

Nobody is gonna want to come here until we get a qb.

Why would they?

That's the dumbest thing I may have ever read on this board. Go post over on the ESPN board or something...or hang yourself. Either works.
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Micjones · 03-08-2010, 11:21 AM

Clark will also be 31 years old later this year.
Seriously folks...

booger · 03-08-2010, 11:41 AM

Filed to ESPN: Former Bucs S Will Allen will sign a three-year contract today with the Steelers -- all while S Ryan Clark is in Miami.

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

**The Franchise** · 03-08-2010, 11:51 AM

**** man.....I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucs went Berry at #3.

Titty Meat · 03-08-2010, 11:55 AM

Thats weird the Steelers actually signed a free agent and were going after Bodden.

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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $124644	http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-Dolphins.html Pittsburgh Steelers veteran free agent safety Ryan Clark is meeting with the Miami Dolphins tonight, his agent, Joel Turner, confirmed. "We're looking forward to talking with the Dolphins," Turner said. "We're going to see how it goes and take it from there." A contract is considered unlikely to be completed tonight. Clark told the Miami Herald after arriving at the airport that he hopes to sign with the Dolphins and not take any other visits. "There were a lot of good offers and a lot of good fits," Clark said. "But this seems like a good spot. So I’m praying it goes well." Clark is a hard-hitting safety with good range and instincts.
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T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1747293	Jarvis Green takes his time looking for right fit Holy trite homilies, Batman: if this isn't a Pioli guy, who is? http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/...osition=recent The race for free agent cornerback Leigh Bodden may be heating up, but defensive end Jarvis Green is just getting started. Green and his agent, Albert Elias, sat back during the first few days of free agency, making phone calls and focusing on how teams would use him instead of taking visits. Tomorrow, expect the veteran Patriot to either begin taking trips to prospective employers or begin to finalize a deal to stay in New England. Either way, Green hopes to land with a team who will use him as an inside, nickel rusher in the 3-4 scheme. That’s how he thrived as a Patriot, piling up 14 sacks combined in 2006 and 2007. Elias believes Green, at 6-foot-3, 285-pounds, is the only available player in that role. “We are in a unique, unique position to be a free agent,” Elias said yesterday. “We believe he was the only person in free agency in his role, a down lineman who can rush and have sacks in the 3-4 scheme. Numbers prove it. We weren’t worried Friday, because we knew there was nobody (like him). We’ve studied the market.” It appeared Green was almost certain to leave the Patriots [team stats]. But Green is loyal to the team that found the role for him, and the Pats still have a need for it. His old team is involved. “It was our job to interview teams, talk numbers, and determine how teams are really going to use him and if he’ll be able to be successful,” Elias said. “I like players finishing contracts. That’s why we’re still in the process of fielding calls. If he’s used in the way he wants to be, he can play as long as he wants.” In addition, the Patriots will host a free agent coach Bill Belichick has always gushed over. Josh Reed, a Buffalo Bills receiver, will visit the Pats today, a source told the Herald. Reed had career highs of 597 receiving yards on 56 catches in 2008. He was lost in 2009, making just 27 catches for 291 yards. As for Bodden, the NFL Network reported that several teams are making a push, including the Steelers and Texans. The report said the Patriots are “trying hard” to keep the player who had five interceptions for them. __________________ You seem nice!
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