Chiefs Chiefs tried to trade Charles - Page 22

Hammock Parties · 01-04-2010, 12:22 AM

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With Texas headed for a National Championship showdown with Alabama, two former Longhorns now playing for the Chiefs performed as if they were back in college and dominating inferior competition Sunday afternoon.

Jamaal Charles and Derrick Johnson ended the Broncos’ playoff hopes and opened positive floodgates for the 2010 Chiefs during a 44-24 win in Denver.

If you had told me before this game that Matt Cassel would only throw for 207 yards, Dwayne Bowe and Charles would catch only one pass combined and Kyle "Pro Bowl" Orton would throw for 431 yards, I’d have sworn the Chiefs would have lost on Sunday to end their miserable 2009 season. Instead, they played their best football game of the season.

With Charles setting a Chiefs’ single-game rushing record with 259 yards and Johnson scoring two touchdowns off interception returns, have we seen the birth of the new Chiefs? Did we just witness the genesis of the team we’ll see next season?

It won’t hurt if both Texas standouts are on the roster come September. Charles is a lock, but Johnson is a free agent and has not been a happy camper in Kansas City since Haley arrived with his in-your-face coaching style.

Charles’ big day almost didn’t happen. Before the trade deadline in October, Chiefs’ general manager Scott Pioli offered Charles to the Redskins for a paltry fifth-round pick. But Washington GM Vinny Cerrato felt that was too high a price to pay for a backup running back. That might be why Cerrato was fired last month.

The Chiefs held onto Charles and he has paid huge dividends. A year ago, former Chiefs Vice President of Player Personnel Bill Kuharich told me Charles was going to be a special running back, and that’s why he pushed former GM Carl Peterson to draft him in the third round.

Charles is clearly the go-to back in Kansas City based on his second-half performance this season. Kansas City now has the luxury of pursuing other needs on offense in free agency and the draft.

Johnson, even though he was primarily used in passing situations, clearly has still been KC’s best inside linebacker all season long. The Chiefs now need to make a strong play to keep him, because he’s talented enough that he’ll go somewhere else and succeed.

Charles and Johnson weren’t the only bright spots Sunday. Early, it became clear that the Chiefs were ready to play from the opening snap. The first play on offense was a 50-yard bomb to little-used wide receiver Terrance Copper, sending a message to the Broncos that the Chiefs weren’t going to lie down.

The Chiefs kept punching the Broncos in the mouth until they delivered the knockout punch – Charles’ 52-yard touchdown gallop - that eliminated Denver from the playoff race. Just for that, this game has special meaning. Chiefs fans can live the entire offseason knowing their team ended the season of an AFC West Rival that started 6-0. While New York's win Sunday night also would have eliminated the Broncos, the Chiefs had the pleasure of taking away Denver's hope early.

Who’s the better coach now? Todd Haley or Josh McDaniels? We’ll have plenty of time to debate that this offseason.

Haley showed something Sunday and will get another season to turn the ship around in Kansas City. We should have no problem with that, especially if the reports are accurate that Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis will soon be taking over KC’s offense and defense. Crennel and Weis would give Haley two former head coaches to bounce ideas off, and that could be enough to make a huge difference next season.

This season was full of bitter disappointment for the Chiefs and for the most part it was a negative year that warranted harsh criticism. But Monday morning, that doesn’t matter. The Chiefs are undefeated in 2010. Now we wait nine months for the next game.

Mr. Laz · 01-04-2010, 08:48 AM

not only that ... but only reason that piece of shit rag WPI is posting this now is because Charles had a good game. If Charles had never gotten good they wouldn't of ever mentioned anything.

unless of course Charles start doing bad things and then they would of printed "Pioli failed to trade worthless charles to redskins"

Seriously ... attention whore much?

WhitiE · 01-04-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Saggysack

It's Chiefsplanet. A place where you can find a bunch of womens arguing about something that never happened.

ohhh i was wondering why i felt so at home....

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-04-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

not only that ... but only reason that piece of shit rag WPI is posting this now is because Charles had a good game. If Charles had never gotten good they would of ever mentioned anything.

unless of course Charles start doing bad things and then they would of printed "Pioli failed to trade worthless charles to redskins"

Seriously ... attention whore much?

This x 11billionty

Otter · 01-04-2010, 08:58 AM

Sorry if I don't have a whole lot of faith in a guy named "assclown".

I'm gonna have to go ahead and call bullshit.

Claythen "almost age 30 and lives with mommy" = Assclown Jr.

**dirk digler** · 01-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Damn I actually thought this was a bump and was old news.

I have no doubt they tried to trade Charles and any other player they could get value for.

**doomy3** · 01-04-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

What I learned on this forum is pointing out reality makes you an asshole.

Because if one thing screams "reality," it is taking an unsubstantiated story from Nick Athan and running with it.

**HemiEd** · 01-04-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Because if one thing screams "reality," it is taking an unsubstantiated story from Nick "Assclown" Athan and running with it.

Is the deal done yet?

Frankie · 01-04-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs;6406808[B

Charles’ big day almost didn’t happen. Before the trade deadline in October, Chiefs’ general manager Scott Pioli offered Charles to the Redskins for a paltry fifth-round pick. But Washington GM Vinny Cerrato felt that was too high a price to pay for a backup running back. That might be why Cerrato was fired last month.
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I have been frustrated by Pioli for running fire sales on Herm's players. But I can't believe even he would have wanted such a low pick for Jamaal. If he actually did, I WANT CARL PETERSON BACK!

nychief · 01-04-2010, 09:34 AM

Big boy journalists use sources.

wild1 · 01-04-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I have been frustrated by Pioli for running fire sales on Herm's players. But I can't believe even he would have wanted such a low pick for Jamaal. If he actually did, I WANT CARL PETERSON BACK!

Thanks for letting me know that I can disregard your opinion on everything.

Otter · 01-04-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

What I learned on this forum is pointing out reality makes you an asshole.

Mecca once again dies for our sins! God Bless you Mecca!

Extra Point · 01-04-2010, 09:51 AM

Think LJ wasn't shopped in the preseason?

ToxSocks · 01-04-2010, 10:01 AM

at all of you who believe this shit coming from WPI. Some of you Pioli haters have sunk to new lows in your hate.

Ralphy Boy · 01-04-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Afterwards, Charles was offered to Detroit for a 6th rounder and a bag of potatoes, but Al Saunders turned it down.

Al Saunders of Baltimore?

RJ · 01-04-2010, 10:10 AM

I will file this revelation in the WGAF file, while slightly wondering why this thread is so long. Not enough to read it, just enough to make me slightly wonder.

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $830478	Chiefs tried to trade Charles http://kan.scout.com/2/934713.html With Texas headed for a National Championship showdown with Alabama, two former Longhorns now playing for the Chiefs performed as if they were back in college and dominating inferior competition Sunday afternoon. Jamaal Charles and Derrick Johnson ended the Broncos’ playoff hopes and opened positive floodgates for the 2010 Chiefs during a 44-24 win in Denver. If you had told me before this game that Matt Cassel would only throw for 207 yards, Dwayne Bowe and Charles would catch only one pass combined and Kyle "Pro Bowl" Orton would throw for 431 yards, I’d have sworn the Chiefs would have lost on Sunday to end their miserable 2009 season. Instead, they played their best football game of the season. With Charles setting a Chiefs’ single-game rushing record with 259 yards and Johnson scoring two touchdowns off interception returns, have we seen the birth of the new Chiefs? Did we just witness the genesis of the team we’ll see next season? It won’t hurt if both Texas standouts are on the roster come September. Charles is a lock, but Johnson is a free agent and has not been a happy camper in Kansas City since Haley arrived with his in-your-face coaching style. Charles’ big day almost didn’t happen. Before the trade deadline in October, Chiefs’ general manager Scott Pioli offered Charles to the Redskins for a paltry fifth-round pick. But Washington GM Vinny Cerrato felt that was too high a price to pay for a backup running back. That might be why Cerrato was fired last month. The Chiefs held onto Charles and he has paid huge dividends. A year ago, former Chiefs Vice President of Player Personnel Bill Kuharich told me Charles was going to be a special running back, and that’s why he pushed former GM Carl Peterson to draft him in the third round. Charles is clearly the go-to back in Kansas City based on his second-half performance this season. Kansas City now has the luxury of pursuing other needs on offense in free agency and the draft. Johnson, even though he was primarily used in passing situations, clearly has still been KC’s best inside linebacker all season long. The Chiefs now need to make a strong play to keep him, because he’s talented enough that he’ll go somewhere else and succeed. Charles and Johnson weren’t the only bright spots Sunday. Early, it became clear that the Chiefs were ready to play from the opening snap. The first play on offense was a 50-yard bomb to little-used wide receiver Terrance Copper, sending a message to the Broncos that the Chiefs weren’t going to lie down. The Chiefs kept punching the Broncos in the mouth until they delivered the knockout punch – Charles’ 52-yard touchdown gallop - that eliminated Denver from the playoff race. Just for that, this game has special meaning. Chiefs fans can live the entire offseason knowing their team ended the season of an AFC West Rival that started 6-0. While New York's win Sunday night also would have eliminated the Broncos, the Chiefs had the pleasure of taking away Denver's hope early. Who’s the better coach now? Todd Haley or Josh McDaniels? We’ll have plenty of time to debate that this offseason. Haley showed something Sunday and will get another season to turn the ship around in Kansas City. We should have no problem with that, especially if the reports are accurate that Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis will soon be taking over KC’s offense and defense. Crennel and Weis would give Haley two former head coaches to bounce ideas off, and that could be enough to make a huge difference next season. This season was full of bitter disappointment for the Chiefs and for the most part it was a negative year that warranted harsh criticism. But Monday morning, that doesn’t matter. The Chiefs are undefeated in 2010. Now we wait nine months for the next game.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	not only that ... but only reason that piece of shit rag WPI is posting this now is because Charles had a good game. If Charles had never gotten good they wouldn't of ever mentioned anything. unless of course Charles start doing bad things and then they would of printed "Pioli failed to trade worthless charles to redskins" Seriously ... attention whore much? __________________ Last edited by Mr. Laz; 01-04-2010 at 09:00 AM..
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