Football Jet cuts TRich - Page 5

Mr. Laz · 09-05-2010, 04:42 PM

let the lovefest and longing for the glory days commence...

T-post Tom · 09-05-2010, 10:03 PM

The Vikes bent over backwards to land T-Rich. They really gave him the red carpet treatment and offered a lot more dollars than the Chiefs were willing to offer. (I remember a story about how the Vikes even set up care for T-Rich's dog.) It made sense for the Chiefs considering that the offense of the day had little use for a FB. Of course, the Vikes dumped him a year later for someone younger and cheaper.

Hell, why not put Len Dawson back out on the field while we're at it? Cassel lovers? Ha!

I think the Chiefs are fine w/o T-Rich, but signing him does seem to have a nice symmetry.

BIG K · 09-05-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Yeah.

I don't think so.

We wouldn't be a high flying offense, but we'd be an offense that can move the chians on third and short with T-Rich leading T Jones into the hole.

Exactly. And it's 'chains' not chians you grammar Nazi!

BIG K · 09-05-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

The Vikes bent over backwards to land T-Rich. They really gave him the red carpet treatment and offered a lot more dollars than the Chiefs were willing to offer. (I remember a story about how the Vikes even set up care for T-Rich's dog.) It made sense for the Chiefs considering that the offense of the day had little use for a FB. Of course, they dumped him a year later for someone younger and cheaper.

Hell, why not put Len Dawson back out on the field why we're at it? Cassel lovers? Ha!

I think the Chiefs are fine w/o T-Rich, but signing him does seem to have a nice symmetry.

Although, at Lenny's fragile age, I bet with enough protection, he could throw a ball to a receiver on the money over 6 yards......

KCrockaholic · 09-05-2010, 10:10 PM

Dude. Bring him back! He blocked for Jones last year, and Charles could literally average 7 YPC running behind T-Rich. It sounds crazy, but I mean, he racked up 5.9 running behind Cox. Think about what he could do behind a legit FB. T-Rich still has at least 1 more year left.

BIG K · 09-05-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I understand that. But the people on this thread are likely pining for the days of Vermeil's offense putting up 40 ppg.

I do not have my thumb on the pulse of the current CP board but, I would be surprised if anyone here thought that the signing of T-Rich would bring the Chiefs offense to the glory days of Vermeil. His signing, right or wrong, would just lend to some more converted third downs...

**Bowser** · 09-05-2010, 10:21 PM

Yeah, but can he play corner/tackle/nose?

Ahh, the old standards never disappoint.

T-post Tom · 09-05-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG K

Although, at Lenny's fragile age, I bet with enough protection, he could throw a ball to a receiver on the money over 6 yards......

Not to mention reading defenses and inspiring teammates. Look how juiced the Viking players & coaches are for Brett "The Gray Fox" Farve. Imagine the team spirit for Lenny "The Cool & Dangling Testicles" Dawson.

**Bowser** · 09-05-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Not to mention reading defenses and inspiring teammates. Look how juiced the Viking players & coaches are for Brett "The Gray Fox" Farve. Imagine the team spirit for Lenny "The Cool & Dangling Testicles" Dawson.

BIG K · 09-05-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Not to mention reading defenses and inspiring teammates. Look how juiced the Viking players & coaches are for Brett "The Gray Fox" Farve. Imagine the team spirit for Lenny "The Cool & Dangling Testicles" Dawson.

Hey, if that's what it takes to win games........

'Hamas' Jenkins · 09-05-2010, 11:56 PM

Building a culture of character guys is nice, but you need talent. The difference, in this case, is that TRich is still a much more talented player than Cox or Castille.

I don't see the downside to signing him.

KCrockaholic · 09-06-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Building a culture of character guys is nice, but you need talent. The difference, in this case, is that TRich is still a much more talented player than Cox or Castille.

I don't see the downside to signing him.

It's a win-win. We sign him for a low price. Cut Cox. T-Rich finishes his career in KC, and helps lead our rushing offense into the top 3 by the end of the season.

The signing of him seems like such a Pioli move, that I'm surprised it's not already been done.

BIG K · 09-06-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

It's a win-win. We sign him for a low price. Cut Cox. T-Rich finishes his career in KC, and helps lead our rushing offense into the top 3 by the end of the season.

The signing of him seems like such a Pioli move, that I'm surprised it's not already been done.

I'll be surprised if they do sign him. The Chiefs, exhausting all other attempts at their offense, have found they can run the ball decently. Adding T-Rich would not only allow them to run more effeciently, but would add another locker room leader as well.

As you correctly stated, it's a win-win. Keep one of the FB's to develop and learn behind a true player as T-Rich....I can only imagine T-Rich blocking for Jones between the tackles, and then have him block outside for Charles....

KCrockaholic · 09-06-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG K

I'll be surprised if they do sign him. The Chiefs, exhausting all other attempts at their offense, have found they can run the ball decently. Adding T-Rich would not only allow them to run more effeciently, but would add another locker room leader as well.

As you correctly stated, it's a win-win. Keep one of the FB's to develop and learn behind a true player as T-Rich....I can only imagine T-Rich blocking for Jones between the tackles, and then have him block outside for Charles....

It's fun to hope. But you're right. It probably won't happen as much as it makes sense for it TO happen. I'm sure Minny would welcome him back. Peterson put up his best numbers behind T-Rich if I remember correctly.

09-06-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG K

I do not have my thumb on the pulse of the current CP board but, I would be surprised if anyone here thought that the signing of T-Rich would bring the Chiefs offense to the glory days of Vermeil. His signing, right or wrong, would just lend to some more converted third downs...

Heh. Of course not. I'm saying people are fondly remembering that offense. They're associating T-Rich with those days. He's the only "active" player we could sign that has an attachment to those days. That's why everybody is so overwhelmingly in favor of signing TRich. It's not going to happen for any other reason than him filing his retirement papers as a Chief. He'll not be playing for the Chiefs this year, next, or any other year.

**Shogun** · 09-06-2010, 12:29 AM

If we sign T rich (Which is unlikely) I Would be very happy with management. But I will still hold a grudge for Cassel

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T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1747293	The Vikes bent over backwards to land T-Rich. They really gave him the red carpet treatment and offered a lot more dollars than the Chiefs were willing to offer. (I remember a story about how the Vikes even set up care for T-Rich's dog.) It made sense for the Chiefs considering that the offense of the day had little use for a FB. Of course, the Vikes dumped him a year later for someone younger and cheaper. Hell, why not put Len Dawson back out on the field while we're at it? Cassel lovers? Ha! I think the Chiefs are fine w/o T-Rich, but signing him does seem to have a nice symmetry. __________________ You seem nice! Last edited by T-post Tom; 09-05-2010 at 10:25 PM..
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KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3312900	Dude. Bring him back! He blocked for Jones last year, and Charles could literally average 7 YPC running behind T-Rich. It sounds crazy, but I mean, he racked up 5.9 running behind Cox. Think about what he could do behind a legit FB. T-Rich still has at least 1 more year left.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	Building a culture of character guys is nice, but you need talent. The difference, in this case, is that TRich is still a much more talented player than Cox or Castille. I don't see the downside to signing him. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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