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Archie Bunker · 01:11 AM

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CHIEFS NOTEBOOK

Ravens receiver Johnson to visit

By ADAM TEICHER

The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs' meeting with Kevin Johnson, postponed from last month, was scheduled to begin with the free-agent wide receiver's arrival in Kansas City today.

Johnson represents the Chiefs' best chance to improve at wide receiver through free agency. They may also select a receiver in an early round of the draft later this month.

The Chiefs have long been interested in Johnson. They tried to trade for him when he was with Cleveland three years ago.

Johnson then was coming off a career-best season when he caught 84 passes for 1,097 yards and scored nine touchdowns. His numbers have since dropped, and he moved from the Browns to Jacksonville and Baltimore.

He had a career-low 35 catches last season, though even that led the passing-challenged Ravens.

“We're just taking a look right now,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “I'm just curious as to why he can't stay on a roster. He's been a productive player.”

The Chiefs would like to add at least one more player to their receiving mix. Starters Eddie Kennison and Johnnie Morton are over 30. Samie Parker played well toward the end of his rookie season, but the Chiefs aren't convinced he's ready to be a full-time player.

The other leading receiving candidates are Dante Hall, Chris Horn and Marc Boerigter, who is coming off a knee injury that cost him all of last season.

“You always want to try to upgrade everything you do, including the players you coach,” Vermeil said. “You can say we're comfortable with our wide receivers, but in this business you don't know which guy is going to get hurt or which guy is all of a sudden not going to be as good as he was because he's getting older.”

• PUNTER WORKS OUT: The Chiefs' search for training camp competition for punter Nick Murphy led them Tuesday to veteran Chris Mohr, who worked out at Arrowhead Stadium.

Mohr, 38, is a 15-year veteran with Tampa Bay, Buffalo and Atlanta. Mohr is known for his towering punts that are easy to cover. The Falcons last year allowed the fewest punt return yards in the NFL.

shaneo69 · 04-06-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TRR

Hall is our 4th WR. What do you expect out of a #4 WR??? IMO, he might be the best 4th WR in the league.

New England's 4th WR doubled as their nickel back.

Since Darrell Hill had no catches in three years with the Titans, maybe we could turn him into a nickel back.

**the Talking Can** · 04-06-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rxrider

I am waiting for LAZ to show up and give you a tongue lashing. I got an ass chewing and negative rep from LAZ for incinuating that Morton was gay?? WTF???

.

Laz is Morton's boy friend...he hates it when you mention the rather obvious fact that Morton is gay, much like people got upset when I'd mention how much I hate Mormons like Tait...

(going fishing again....)

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-06-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by trndobrd

Oh wouldn't that be peachy. Finally, someone to come in and compete for the "big reciever bust" slots currently held by Sylvester Morris and Snoop Minnis.

I wouldn't consider Sylvester Morris a bust he got screwed with the leg injury in TC

04-06-2005, 01:06 AM
Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $-701022	Kevin Johnson Coming for a Visit http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/11319912.htm CHIEFS NOTEBOOK Ravens receiver Johnson to visit By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star The Chiefs' meeting with Kevin Johnson, postponed from last month, was scheduled to begin with the free-agent wide receiver's arrival in Kansas City today. Johnson represents the Chiefs' best chance to improve at wide receiver through free agency. They may also select a receiver in an early round of the draft later this month. The Chiefs have long been interested in Johnson. They tried to trade for him when he was with Cleveland three years ago. Johnson then was coming off a career-best season when he caught 84 passes for 1,097 yards and scored nine touchdowns. His numbers have since dropped, and he moved from the Browns to Jacksonville and Baltimore. He had a career-low 35 catches last season, though even that led the passing-challenged Ravens. “We're just taking a look right now,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “I'm just curious as to why he can't stay on a roster. He's been a productive player.” The Chiefs would like to add at least one more player to their receiving mix. Starters Eddie Kennison and Johnnie Morton are over 30. Samie Parker played well toward the end of his rookie season, but the Chiefs aren't convinced he's ready to be a full-time player. The other leading receiving candidates are Dante Hall, Chris Horn and Marc Boerigter, who is coming off a knee injury that cost him all of last season. “You always want to try to upgrade everything you do, including the players you coach,” Vermeil said. “You can say we're comfortable with our wide receivers, but in this business you don't know which guy is going to get hurt or which guy is all of a sudden not going to be as good as he was because he's getting older.” • PUNTER WORKS OUT: The Chiefs' search for training camp competition for punter Nick Murphy led them Tuesday to veteran Chris Mohr, who worked out at Arrowhead Stadium. Mohr, 38, is a 15-year veteran with Tampa Bay, Buffalo and Atlanta. Mohr is known for his towering punts that are easy to cover. The Falcons last year allowed the fewest punt return yards in the NFL. Last edited by Archie Bunker; 04-06-2005 at 01:11 AM..
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