Chiefs Chiefs sign TE Anthony Fasano - Page 12

ShowtimeSBMVP · 05:12 PM

Mike Garafolo ‏@MikeGarafolo

Chiefs expected to sign TE Anthony Fasano. Adding that now to our free agency roundup (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...undup/1982035/ …)

Adam Teicher ‏@adamteicher

Can confirm that #Chiefs have reached an agreement with TE Anthony Fasano.

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

Anthony Fasano's deal with Chiefs is four years, $16 million, including $4.5 million signing bonus, per league source.

Mother****erJones · 03-12-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Some people will never get that.

Im fine with this rather than spending 100 mil on 3 players and be in cap hell in 3 years. Peole forget we gota re-sign houston in a year or 2

Sorter · 03-12-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

That's great from a 4th round pick.

It's not remotely acceptable for a guy making $4 million/season.

Considering Aaron Hernandez didn't even make that much this year, it's crazy to me.

DJ's left nut · 03-12-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Its free agency man you gota overpay a little especially when you're 2-14

And if you're going to overpay, overpay to get a damn pass-rusher on our D-line. Or a legitimate #2 WR.

We're overpaying for ancillary parts like platoon TEs, run-stuffing 5-techs and backup QBs.

I understand that you have to overpay in FA, but this is half-assed, wrong-headed overpaying that will yield very little return.

mcaj22 · 03-12-2013, 08:23 PM

i think im just shocked by this one having heard about Tony Moeaki being this saving grace TE thanks to CP, I thought they would never just knock him down a few pegs like this.

After all we traded up for Moeaki and picked him before Jimmy Graham, surely he is worth a shit.

RunKC · 03-12-2013, 08:26 PM

Fasano is going to be one of the best free agent signing's we've had in years. The guy is going to be utilized a ton in this offense and he's going to go HAM out there.

RunKC · 03-12-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

And if you're going to overpay, overpay to get a damn pass-rusher on our D-line. Or a legitimate #2 WR.

We're overpaying for ancillary parts like platoon TEs, run-stuffing 5-techs and backup QBs.

I understand that you have to overpay in FA, but this is half-assed, wrong-headed overpaying that will yield very little return.

Gotta wonder if Reid might just draft a good pass rusher. He's always loved doing that.

DJ's left nut · 03-12-2013, 08:28 PM

The funny thing is that Moeaki really was pretty good over the 2nd half of the season; probably better than Fasano would be.

So either they're resigned to never having a 'healthy' Moeaki or they're just so damn worried about his injuries that they're willing to overpay for his insurance policy.

Because if they've looked at Moeaki and decided he can't be a very good player when healthy, well that's just wrong. For the last 1/2 of the season, he looked almost as good as new.

So are we giving up on a guy who's 2nd half figures put him on pace for 600 yds receiving despite a shit QB and a recent knee injury? Or are we paying for a $4 million backup. Oh, or are we going all copycat again and trying to put together an offense heavy on 2 TE sets despite the fact that Reid has never utilized one.

This just isn't an area where an overpay is a good idea. Nor is backup QB. Nor is a 1-trick pony of a run-stuffer.

MeatRock · 03-12-2013, 08:28 PM

Look, if signing Fasano means that dumbasses like Rucker, O'connell and Maneri get's cut then i'm all for it.

Mother****erJones · 03-12-2013, 08:32 PM

Atleast were signing different regime players

Tombstone RJ · 03-12-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

i think im just shocked by this one having heard about Tony Moeaki being this saving grace TE thanks to CP, I thought they would never just knock him down a few pegs like this.

After all we traded up for Moeaki and picked him before Jimmy Graham, surely he is worth a shit.

It pretty much all ended right here:

ceebz · 03-12-2013, 08:57 PM

lmao, the fanbase of a 2-14 team celebrating the signing of an average TE at 4.5 mil per.

I thought Dorsey said he wanted to build via the draft? I guess we're gonna use Fat Andy's "overpay for everyone the first week of FA" style instead? It worked so well in Philly the last 6 or so years.

ToxSocks · 03-13-2013, 10:25 AM

Holy crap. 4mill a year for Fasano? That's a $2m player at best.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-13-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

And if you're going to overpay, overpay to get a damn pass-rusher on our D-line. Or a legitimate #2 WR.

We're overpaying for ancillary parts like platoon TEs, run-stuffing 5-techs and backup QBs.

I understand that you have to overpay in FA, but this is half-assed, wrong-headed overpaying that will yield very little return.

Dude, this team needs players. It ****ing sucked ass. 2-14!

Additionally, they NEED to spend cap money. They need to change the perception of the Kansas City Chiefs as being cheap and unconcerned with winning.

That starts by bringing in solid, respectable, veteran players, retaining your best players and attempt to build a consistent, winning franchise.

You don't do that by low-balling the Mike DeVito's and Anthony Fasano's of the world. Otherwise, you're stuck with Pituatoa and Jake O'Connell.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-13-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Holy crap. 4mill a year for Fasano? That's a $2m player at best.

So then what does that make Martellus Bennett?

I don't think you guys understand value this offseason.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-13-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The funny thing is that Moeaki really was pretty good over the 2nd half of the season; probably better than Fasano would be.

So either they're resigned to never having a 'healthy' Moeaki or they're just so damn worried about his injuries that they're willing to overpay for his insurance policy.

Because if they've looked at Moeaki and decided he can't be a very good player when healthy, well that's just wrong. For the last 1/2 of the season, he looked almost as good as new.

So are we giving up on a guy who's 2nd half figures put him on pace for 600 yds receiving despite a shit QB and a recent knee injury? Or are we paying for a $4 million backup. Oh, or are we going all copycat again and trying to put together an offense heavy on 2 TE sets despite the fact that Reid has never utilized one.

This just isn't an area where an overpay is a good idea. Nor is backup QB. Nor is a 1-trick pony of a run-stuffer.

Not only has Moeaki been injury prone, the trend these days is to have two athletic TE's on the field in order to create mismatches.

Fasano is an accomplished receiver, as is Moeaki when he's healthy. I don't see the problem.

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mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	i think im just shocked by this one having heard about Tony Moeaki being this saving grace TE thanks to CP, I thought they would never just knock him down a few pegs like this. After all we traded up for Moeaki and picked him before Jimmy Graham, surely he is worth a shit.
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03-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#172
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-790901	The funny thing is that Moeaki really was pretty good over the 2nd half of the season; probably better than Fasano would be. So either they're resigned to never having a 'healthy' Moeaki or they're just so damn worried about his injuries that they're willing to overpay for his insurance policy. Because if they've looked at Moeaki and decided he can't be a very good player when healthy, well that's just wrong. For the last 1/2 of the season, he looked almost as good as new. So are we giving up on a guy who's 2nd half figures put him on pace for 600 yds receiving despite a shit QB and a recent knee injury? Or are we paying for a $4 million backup. Oh, or are we going all copycat again and trying to put together an offense heavy on 2 TE sets despite the fact that Reid has never utilized one. This just isn't an area where an overpay is a good idea. Nor is backup QB. Nor is a 1-trick pony of a run-stuffer. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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03-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#173
MeatRock Seasons in the Abyss Join Date: Jan 2010 Casino cash: $10010596	Look, if signing Fasano means that dumbasses like Rucker, O'connell and Maneri get's cut then i'm all for it.
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ceebz Homer Extraordinare Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $10005475	lmao, the fanbase of a 2-14 team celebrating the signing of an average TE at 4.5 mil per. I thought Dorsey said he wanted to build via the draft? I guess we're gonna use Fat Andy's "overpay for everyone the first week of FA" style instead? It worked so well in Philly the last 6 or so years.
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03-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#177
ToxSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $2063063	Holy crap. 4mill a year for Fasano? That's a $2m player at best.
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