Chiefs Chiefs interested in Soliai and Manning could hold up FA in general - Page 6

Carlota69 · 03-13-2012, 09:08 AM

Soliai has suitors, but Peyton chase could be a factor
Posted by Mike Florio on March 13, 2012, 10:56 AM EDT

APMike Freeman of CBSSports.com raised an interesting point earlier today on Twitter.

“When does the Manning backlash begin?“

The answer could be “very soon,” when fans and media begin to realize that Peyton’s indecision could keep teams on the sidelines in free agency.

Multiple league sources have pointed out already that some teams will wait to see whether they land Peyton before opening the change purse for other players. One guy caught in that dilemma, we’re told, is Dolphins nose tackle Paul Soliai.

Soliai played under the franchise tag in 2011, and he’ll hit the market at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. A league source tells PFT that the Broncos, Dolphins, Chiefs, Colts, 49ers, Patriots, and Falcons are interested.

But three of those teams (Denver, Miami, San Fran) reportedly are (or, at to the Niners, may be) in the Peyton chase. And so, while other teams that aren’t maneuvering for Manning are interested in Soliai, it’s hard to max out the market if half of the interested teams are twiddling their thumbs for Peyton.

The Broncos have the cap space to allow them to start spending while waiting for Peyton. Still, they need to know how to best budget their money, especially if Peyton will be bringing Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark and Jeff Saturday.

Bottom line? While free agency begins in five hours, it may not really get going until Peyton picks a team.

**The Franchise** · 03-13-2012, 10:43 AM

Soliai, Winston and Orton in FA allows this team to go ANYWHERE it wants in the draft. Pioli can trade down if the value isn't there. He can stay put and draft DeCastro to shore up the line. Shit....he can even take a flyer and draft an OLB so that we have depth at that position.

MMXcalibur · 03-13-2012, 10:44 AM

Well....here's to hoping Orton stays here. God help us all if Cassel is under center Week 1.

Chief Roundup · 03-13-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

The end result is not more WINS, and that's the only thing that matters.

With either QB the end result will be a FEW more wins. And yes it is going to take a lot of luck but we can compete for a championship in this manner. Not going to say we will win one but we can compete.

58-4ever · 03-13-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

So it'll be Manning's fault when we inevitably fail to sign Soliai?

The excuses from this organization get worse and worse.

Where are you getting that? It should give us a leg up since Manning told Clark and the gang to eff off.

Chiefnj2 · 03-13-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Think it's kind of funny that nobody is taking into account the more than likely chance that the team's discipline goes to pot next season with Club Romeo..

Because Haley was the epitome of calm, cool and collected.

Rasputin · 03-13-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

This.

If anything we have an advantage for once. Make your moves now. If other teams want to twiddle their thumbs waiting on Manning, fine. Get guys now.

Manning is a non factor for us since he's not coming.

I agree with this, plus if anything it would show we are agressive enough to make a difference for the team. PhM would like that for a team to show initiative to make there team better. Won't make a difference for the Chiefs IK that, but at least it would show something for the fans so we can move on.

Mr. Laz · 03-13-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Think it's kind of funny that nobody is taking into account the more than likely chance that the team's discipline goes to pot next season with Club Romeo..

which has what to do with free agency?

Should people just stop talking about everything and just cry because Crennel is our coach?

If you're right then the whole thing gets blown up and we are looking for a new GM/HC/QB etc. What's the point of bringing it up?

58-4ever · 03-13-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Soliai, Winston and Orton in FA allows this team to go ANYWHERE it wants in the draft. Pioli can trade down if the value isn't there. He can stay put and draft DeCastro to shore up the line. Shit....he can even take a flyer and draft an OLB so that we have depth at that position.

I like this post.

**The Franchise** · 03-13-2012, 10:47 AM

The only thing I'm wondering is if Soliai is going to just "take visits" right now until the whole Manning fiasco finishes up.

Micjones · 03-13-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Soliai, Winston and Orton in FA allows this team to go ANYWHERE it wants in the draft.

Yep. Time for plan B.

vailpass · 03-13-2012, 10:48 AM

Funny as hell to hear Orton talked about as a SuperBowl QB here on ChiefsPlanet. What a difference a year makes.

Coogs · 03-13-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Soliai, Winston and Orton in FA allows this team to go ANYWHERE it wants in the draft. Pioli can trade down if the value isn't there. He can stay put and draft DeCastro to shore up the line. Shit....he can even take a flyer and draft an OLB so that we have depth at that position.

That makes a lot of sense. Which means we probably ain't getting any of them.

Bump · 03-13-2012, 10:50 AM

I bet Pioli and Clark offered Peyton a 1 year deal for $9 million or something reeruned like that.

**The Franchise** · 03-13-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

That makes a lot of sense. Which means we probably ain't getting any of them.

Pretty much.

I'm not holding my breath. I'm fully expecting a bunch of Tier B/C free agent signings and a RT in the 1st round.

Chief Roundup · 03-13-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Orton and his 300 yards passing, as well as clutch 3rd down conversions to Breaston as he was going through his reads had nothing to do with keeping the defense fresh or the Packers offense off the field.

Right.

No our Defense took it straight to their offense. Which took away what the Packers D is built to do. When their D couldn't pin their ears back like they had been doing all season, really last couple of years. Their D was lost which allowed our offense to make enough plays. We put up 19 points in that game. Against the 31st Defense in the league. Wow 19 points against the 2cd WORST defense in the league. Come On Man.

03-13-2012, 09:08 AM
Carlota69 MVP Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Casino cash: $9925282	Chiefs interested in Soliai and Manning could hold up FA in general Soliai has suitors, but Peyton chase could be a factor Posted by Mike Florio on March 13, 2012, 10:56 AM EDT APMike Freeman of CBSSports.com raised an interesting point earlier today on Twitter. “When does the Manning backlash begin?“ The answer could be “very soon,” when fans and media begin to realize that Peyton’s indecision could keep teams on the sidelines in free agency. Multiple league sources have pointed out already that some teams will wait to see whether they land Peyton before opening the change purse for other players. One guy caught in that dilemma, we’re told, is Dolphins nose tackle Paul Soliai. Soliai played under the franchise tag in 2011, and he’ll hit the market at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. A league source tells PFT that the Broncos, Dolphins, Chiefs, Colts, 49ers, Patriots, and Falcons are interested. But three of those teams (Denver, Miami, San Fran) reportedly are (or, at to the Niners, may be) in the Peyton chase. And so, while other teams that aren’t maneuvering for Manning are interested in Soliai, it’s hard to max out the market if half of the interested teams are twiddling their thumbs for Peyton. The Broncos have the cap space to allow them to start spending while waiting for Peyton. Still, they need to know how to best budget their money, especially if Peyton will be bringing Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark and Jeff Saturday. Bottom line? While free agency begins in five hours, it may not really get going until Peyton picks a team.
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The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Soliai, Winston and Orton in FA allows this team to go ANYWHERE it wants in the draft. Pioli can trade down if the value isn't there. He can stay put and draft DeCastro to shore up the line. Shit....he can even take a flyer and draft an OLB so that we have depth at that position.
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MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $-144914	Well....here's to hoping Orton stays here. God help us all if Cassel is under center Week 1.
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The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	The only thing I'm wondering is if Soliai is going to just "take visits" right now until the whole Manning fiasco finishes up.
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03-13-2012, 10:48 AM	#86
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Funny as hell to hear Orton talked about as a SuperBowl QB here on ChiefsPlanet. What a difference a year makes. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1674895	I bet Pioli and Clark offered Peyton a 1 year deal for $9 million or something reeruned like that.
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