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**chiefforlife** · 03-07-2010, 06:25 PM

Fargas will visit the Chiefs
Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2010 7:17 PM ET
Running back Justin Fargas, who was cut by the Raiders for supposedly failing a physical but who claims he didn't, could be getting a chance to take another physical soon.

David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Fargas will be visiting the Chiefs.

"I was told by [Raiders coach Tom Cable] that they were moving in a different direction," Fargas told White. "They said it was strictly about money. . . . I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn't ass [unfortunate typo not narrowly averted] a physical. I'm a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it's a business."

He told White that he won't be retiring, and while he says he won't return to the Raiders his agent has been in touch with the 49ers.

And if Fargas is willing to move north, his former college coach could be interested, too.

As to the notion that it was "strictly about money," Fargas was due to earn a base salary of only $755,000 in 2010. That said, there's a chance that he had a roster bonus due.

Per NFLPA records, Fargas was under contract with the Raiders through 2014, with a base salary maxing out at $1.775 million in the final year.

milkman · 03-07-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

You're going to use Cleveland as a model for success in the league?
Really?

He's using a franchise in a city and situation as unattractive as KC with brand new management to illustrate how ****ing inept our management in it's second year is proving itself to be.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-07-2010, 06:48 PM

Hey Mic,

I've got a present for you:

**chiefforlife** · 03-07-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Teams like Cleveland are successfully scouring the market and getting second tier FAs to fill non-essential, but still important, roles, and we are debating which over 30 year old RB to sign.

My thoughts exactly.

Micjones · 03-07-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Did I say they were a model for absolute success, you dumb mother****er? No.

Don't bitch up now...
You used Cleveland as a model for success.
Pashos and Fujita don't exactly make for the best off-season ever.

We could draft two players who'll be cheaper alternatives and longer-term solutions come April.

**Gonzo** · 03-07-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Did I say they were a model for absolute success, you dumb mother****er? No.

I did, however, say that they were doing a good job maximizing value while not paying out the ass.

Jeez dude...

Simmer down a bit. You need an e-hug or something?
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CaliforniaChief · 03-07-2010, 06:50 PM

I'm fine with it. He runs hard, is decent in short yardage, and heck, it is the AFC West. Whoever plays in the AFC West stays in the AFC West. It's not like we're building our rushing attack around the guy.

**Gonzo** · 03-07-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

Don't bitch up now...
You used Cleveland as a model for success.
Pashos and Fujita don't exactly make for the best off-season ever.

We could draft two players who'll be cheaper alternatives and longer-term solutions come April.

Try not to poke the angry badger, mkay?
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milkman · 03-07-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

Don't bitch up now...
You used Cleveland as a model for success.
Pashos and Fujita don't exactly make for the best off-season ever.

We could draft two players who'll be cheaper alternatives and longer-term solutions come April.

JFC, we can't fill every hole on this roster in the draft.

Micjones · 03-07-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Hey Mic,

I've got a present for you:

Not at all jumping to conclusions.
It's fairly simple mathematics.

You used Cleveland as an example of what this organization ought to be doing.

My question is... Why sign a guy like Fujita when we could, for example, draft a Sergio Kindle?

**doomy3** · 03-07-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

Not at all jumping to conclusions.
It's fairly simple mathematics.

You used Cleveland as an example of what this organization ought to be doing.

My question is... Why sign a guy like Fujita when we could, for example, draft a Sergio Kindle?

You couldn't do both? Fujita is a TED backer in a 3-4, and Kindle is a rush linebacker. Completely independent of each other.

**chiefforlife** · 03-07-2010, 06:55 PM

Its going to take FAs AND drafting to round out this team. We can sign the leftover scraps in FA or get some decent ones, I would prefer to sign some decent ones.

Micjones · 03-07-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

JFC, we can't fill every hole on this roster in the draft.

We can't get two LB's in the April draft?
Really?

You really believe that signing Fujita, who's career will be grinding to a halt in the next two years, is more prudent than drafting someone who'll be peaking then?

**Rain Man** · 03-07-2010, 06:57 PM

He looked better last year, but every other year in his career I would've said something like, "He can only play on calm days, because a strong breeze will knock him down".

Micjones · 03-07-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doomy3

You couldn't do both? Fujita is a TED backer in a 3-4, and Kindle is a rush linebacker. Completely independent of each other.

Fujita could play outside as well, but point taken.
Either way...I'd rather us draft an ILB.

**chiefforlife** · 03-07-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

We can't get two LB's in the April draft?
Really?

You really believe that signing Fujita, who's career will be grinding to a halt in the next two years, is more prudent than drafting someone who'll be peaking then?

Vrabel?

03-07-2010, 06:25 PM
chiefforlife Colorado Chief Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $5493147	Fargas will visit Chiefs Fargas will visit the Chiefs Posted by Mike Florio on March 7, 2010 7:17 PM ET Running back Justin Fargas, who was cut by the Raiders for supposedly failing a physical but who claims he didn't, could be getting a chance to take another physical soon. David White of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Fargas will be visiting the Chiefs. "I was told by [Raiders coach Tom Cable] that they were moving in a different direction," Fargas told White. "They said it was strictly about money. . . . I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn't ass [unfortunate typo not narrowly averted] a physical. I'm a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it's a business." He told White that he won't be retiring, and while he says he won't return to the Raiders his agent has been in touch with the 49ers. And if Fargas is willing to move north, his former college coach could be interested, too. As to the notion that it was "strictly about money," Fargas was due to earn a base salary of only $755,000 in 2010. That said, there's a chance that he had a roster bonus due. Per NFLPA records, Fargas was under contract with the Raiders through 2014, with a base salary maxing out at $1.775 million in the final year.
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