Chiefs Agree with Harris - Page 2

nychief · 03-06-2007, 12:10 PM

Chiefs agree to terms with free-agent LB Harris
By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs and unrestricted free agent linebacker Napoleon Harris agreed to terms this morning on a six-year contract.

Financial details were unavailable. Some still were being finalized.

The Chiefs plan to use Harris, a five-year NFL veteran with the Raiders and Vikings, as their starting middle linebacker. He would replace Kawika Mitchell, an unrestricted free agent.

The Chiefs may try to re-sign Mitchell, who has yet to make any free-agent visits. The Chiefs were discussing whether to move Mitchell to outside linebacker even before they signed Harris.

The 6-feet-2, 255-pound Harris was Oakland’s first-round draft pick in 2002. He went to the Vikings in the trade that sent Randy Moss to Oakland.

He visited with Tampa Bay before arriving for his visit in Kansas City.

For more on this story, see Wednesday’s editions of Sports Daily.

chagrin · 03-06-2007, 12:20 PM

All I know is he got 52 total tackles last year, not solo, total. This after a year of 25 tackles (don't know if he was injured or not) he sure started his career out pretty well, first two years.

**noa** · 03-06-2007, 12:21 PM

He went to my alma mater. I've always rooted for the guy. Unfortunately, Luis Castillo also went to my alma mater, so its hard to root against him even though he's a Charger.

**Iowanian** · 03-06-2007, 12:21 PM

Minn was very tough vs the run last year, has an excellent Dline and has spent some high draft picks on LBs the past couple of seasons. I think those young LBs are the reason Minn found him expendable.

**dirk digler** · 03-06-2007, 12:22 PM

My initial reaction is that I like this move but I will need to know more about how Harris played in Minnesota before I decide.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-06-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iowanian

He's quicker and should be an improvement as a cover 2 Mike.

....If he only had some DTs to keep the Guard's off of him.

So far it looks as if we're going to play 07 without any competent DTs.

CupidStunt · 03-06-2007, 12:22 PM

Here's a poll early in the season with quite a few contributions: http://www.kffl.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=Harris

"What a game by him yesterday. I'm wondering what everyone thinks about this guy as our starting MLB this season after 2 games, because he looked solid against the Redskins as well."

"Through two games, Nap Harris has performed at a level higher than any LB we have has since Ed McDaniel."

Others:

"Harris and Henderson were all over the field as well,"

On EJ Henderson and Harris: "Does it strike anyone that these guys are really similar? Both have excelled against the run, are excellent inside blitzers, both are shaky but improved in coverage."

"These Three have not been the weakness that everyone anticipated.
I am simply liking Nap Harris and Ben Leber. If we could just teach old EJ to cover a TE or RB I think we would be on to something."

"Our LBs have surprised with their quality of play. Harris especially, many thought he would be cut."

**dirk digler** · 03-06-2007, 12:23 PM

FYI - the Vikes were last in the league against the pass last year and #1 against the run

Direckshun · 03-06-2007, 12:24 PM

I give our offseason a B so far.

Both players will elevate this team. Not yet into contention, but we've put a quick, solid fix on two positions that would be roadblocks to going back to the postseason.

CupidStunt · 03-06-2007, 12:24 PM

Seems consensus from reading is that Harris is very, very good against the run and can seriously get after the passer but needs a little work in the coverage area.

Sam Hall · 03-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Here comes the false hope in 3, 2, 1...

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-06-2007, 12:26 PM

HARRIS IS TEH SAVIORE!!111!1!11

Brock · 03-06-2007, 12:27 PM

I can't believe how much they overspent for this guy.

Mr. Laz · 03-06-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chagrin

All I know is he got 52 total tackles last year, not solo, total. This after a year of 25 tackles (don't know if he was injured or not) he sure started his career out pretty well, first two years.

he's been a underachiever most of of his career

Defensive Stats
Year Team --- G Tkl Ast Sck Int Yd Avg Lg TD Pass Def
2002 Raiders 15 081 59 22 .5 _00 00 0.0 00 00 02
2003 Raiders 16 107 74 33 02 _00 00 0.0 00 00 02
2004 Raiders 14 061 47 14 00 _00 00 0.0 00 00 01
2005 Vikings 15 025 18 07 01 _00 00 0.0 00 00 03
2006 Vikings 14 059 42 17 2.5_03 20 6.7 11 00 01

Sam Hall · 03-06-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

HARRIS IS TEH SAVIORE!!111!1!11

Poor Chiefs fan

**noa** · 03-06-2007, 12:27 PM

I just bought my S.B. tix

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nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $5339466	Chiefs Agree with Harris Chiefs agree to terms with free-agent LB Harris By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star The Chiefs and unrestricted free agent linebacker Napoleon Harris agreed to terms this morning on a six-year contract. Financial details were unavailable. Some still were being finalized. The Chiefs plan to use Harris, a five-year NFL veteran with the Raiders and Vikings, as their starting middle linebacker. He would replace Kawika Mitchell, an unrestricted free agent. The Chiefs may try to re-sign Mitchell, who has yet to make any free-agent visits. The Chiefs were discussing whether to move Mitchell to outside linebacker even before they signed Harris. The 6-feet-2, 255-pound Harris was Oakland’s first-round draft pick in 2002. He went to the Vikings in the trade that sent Randy Moss to Oakland. He visited with Tampa Bay before arriving for his visit in Kansas City. For more on this story, see Wednesday’s editions of Sports Daily.
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noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-724547	He went to my alma mater. I've always rooted for the guy. Unfortunately, Luis Castillo also went to my alma mater, so its hard to root against him even though he's a Charger. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1648454	Minn was very tough vs the run last year, has an excellent Dline and has spent some high draft picks on LBs the past couple of seasons. I think those young LBs are the reason Minn found him expendable.
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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $94644	My initial reaction is that I like this move but I will need to know more about how Harris played in Minnesota before I decide.
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CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $-806668	Here's a poll early in the season with quite a few contributions: http://www.kffl.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=Harris "What a game by him yesterday. I'm wondering what everyone thinks about this guy as our starting MLB this season after 2 games, because he looked solid against the Redskins as well." "Through two games, Nap Harris has performed at a level higher than any LB we have has since Ed McDaniel." Others: "Harris and Henderson were all over the field as well," On EJ Henderson and Harris: "Does it strike anyone that these guys are really similar? Both have excelled against the run, are excellent inside blitzers, both are shaky but improved in coverage." "These Three have not been the weakness that everyone anticipated. I am simply liking Nap Harris and Ben Leber. If we could just teach old EJ to cover a TE or RB I think we would be on to something." "Our LBs have surprised with their quality of play. Harris especially, many thought he would be cut."
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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $94644	FYI - the Vikes were last in the league against the pass last year and #1 against the run
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03-06-2007, 12:24 PM	#23
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	I give our offseason a B so far. Both players will elevate this team. Not yet into contention, but we've put a quick, solid fix on two positions that would be roadblocks to going back to the postseason.
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