Chiefs Ray Lewis - Page 4

RustShack · 03-02-2009, 12:02 PM

We got a tip on Saturday about KC and Ray Lewis and per my spies this morning the Chiefs are attempting to talk to former Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis about his interest in coming to Kansas City.

Per my spies they think they have a shot to land him since no other team (at the moment) is in pursuit of the 13-year veteran. However, I think he really wants to play for the Ravens and if he came to KC it would have to be for the right price.

We've heard that Baltimore has an a three year deal worth $24 million on the table that has guarantees in the $17 million range.

Now he'd make sense for the Chiefs to add him along with Vrabel, DJ and likely Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry with the third overall pick, they can find out if DJ is the answer long term and it gives Curry time to develop plus KC gets two years out of Vrabel and Lewis to change the mindset of this defense.

But he'd be the kind of player that would impact this defense and if Romeo Crennel comes to KC as the teams DC, which we expect to happen barring a change of heart, this path makes sense to me.

BigRock · 03-02-2009, 04:41 PM

LOL Athan

Mr. Krab · 03-02-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

with his age he would likely be OLB in the 3-4

I would think that Lewis would be the left inside linebacker in a 3-4. The Right outside linebacker moves up to the DE position, the right ILB bascially becomes the ROLB and then Ray Lewis would basically become a MLB.

unothadeal · 03-02-2009, 04:52 PM

Maybe Pioli is trying to establish a winning attitude in the mean time while he's carving up the roster and getting "his" players. Win now. Win big later.

CoMoChief · 03-02-2009, 05:27 PM

I'm fine with bringing in FA's to fill holes, you cant fix everything in 1-2 drafts alone.

It's necessary to do it when your team is in a transition like this, especially on defense where we're evidently changing our philosophy from a 4-3 to 3-4, and LB was our biggest need on defense. We have virtually nobody outside of DJ.

FA is ok when you can draft well also. That was the reason why this team fell off the earth so fast after DV and Carl. We drafted like crap and didn't have anyone to replace the vets that left, or those that did replace, never had a decent amount of PT since DV was all for playing the vets over rookies.

If you can get some good FA and draft well along with playing the rookies in order to get them up to speed, then I see nothing wrong with trying to expensive FA's here and there. But WE HAVE TO DRAFT WELL.

gta0012 · 03-02-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

If you can get some good FA and draft well along with playing the rookies in order to get them up to speed, then I see nothing wrong with trying to expensive FA's here and there. But WE HAVE TO DRAFT WELL.

Agree with your whole post.

Plus, look at the FA's we brought in. Vrabel is a LEADER. A leader on a defense that lost its veteran players. Our defense needs a leader and Vrabel will help transition until a younger player starts to take that roll.

Cassel allows us to draft best player available without worrying so much about reaching for a future QB.

Great additions and this draft will be critical to our future success. But i think Poly-O string cheese has a great plan for the draft and has made the moves to set the stage for an impressive draft.

Hammock Parties · 03-02-2009, 05:54 PM

Looks like someone likes to leak premium...

RaidersOwnYou · 03-02-2009, 06:02 PM

LMFAO!!!!

Why would Ray Lewis want to sign with the Chiefs?? The 2-14 freaking KC Chiefs??

!!! That was good for a laugh.

Don't kid yourselves, Chief fans, NOBODY in their right mind wants to sign with the Failure that is the Chiefs organization.

**Bugeater** · 03-02-2009, 06:03 PM

Oh, that's real funny coming from a Raiders fan.

RaidersOwnYou · 03-02-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Oh, that's real funny coming from a Raiders fan.

And I'm surprised you know how to type.

Didn't know Hillbillies were computer literate these days

Hammock Parties · 03-02-2009, 06:07 PM

You guys should know that this information would never have been reported on by Athan...had it not been for a tip from a long-standing, well-respected, reputable Chiefsplanet member.

So laugh now...but Chiefsplanet started this.

Brock · 03-02-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RaidersOwnYou

LMFAO!!!!

Why would Ray Lewis want to sign with the Chiefs?? The 2-14 freaking KC Chiefs??

!!! That was good for a laugh.

Don't kid yourselves, Chief fans, NOBODY in their right mind wants to sign with the Failure that is the Chiefs organization.

Everyone wants to sign with the Raiders, no organization expects less for their money than they do.

keg in kc · 03-02-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claythan

You guys should know that this information would never have been reported on by Athan...had it not been for a tip from a long-standing, well-respected, reputable Chiefsplanet member.

My bad.

eazyb81 · 03-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Lewis has not tried to hide how much he hated playing in the 3-4 while Nolan was in Baltimore.

I believe his quote when Nolan finally left and they went back to a 4-3 was "now I can finally start playing football again instead of dealing with offensive linemen."

However, this is probably his last contract, so I'm sure he's going to pull out all the stops to try and get a bidding war going.

RaidersOwnYou · 03-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock

Everyone wants to sign with the Raiders, no organization expects less for their money than they do.

Evrbody wants to sign with the Chiefs.....NOT.

Hicktown, USA = KC

eazyb81 · 03-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claythan

You guys should know that this information would never have been reported on by Athan...had it not been for a tip from a long-standing, well-respected, reputable Chiefsplanet member.

So laugh now...but Chiefsplanet started this.

I bet I know who it was.

03-02-2009, 12:02 PM
RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3036954	Ray Lewis We got a tip on Saturday about KC and Ray Lewis and per my spies this morning the Chiefs are attempting to talk to former Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis about his interest in coming to Kansas City. Per my spies they think they have a shot to land him since no other team (at the moment) is in pursuit of the 13-year veteran. However, I think he really wants to play for the Ravens and if he came to KC it would have to be for the right price. We've heard that Baltimore has an a three year deal worth $24 million on the table that has guarantees in the $17 million range. Now he'd make sense for the Chiefs to add him along with Vrabel, DJ and likely Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry with the third overall pick, they can find out if DJ is the answer long term and it gives Curry time to develop plus KC gets two years out of Vrabel and Lewis to change the mindset of this defense. But he'd be the kind of player that would impact this defense and if Romeo Crennel comes to KC as the teams DC, which we expect to happen barring a change of heart, this path makes sense to me.
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BigRock Pritay Pritay Pritay Good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $705412	LOL Athan
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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7672254	I'm fine with bringing in FA's to fill holes, you cant fix everything in 1-2 drafts alone. It's necessary to do it when your team is in a transition like this, especially on defense where we're evidently changing our philosophy from a 4-3 to 3-4, and LB was our biggest need on defense. We have virtually nobody outside of DJ. FA is ok when you can draft well also. That was the reason why this team fell off the earth so fast after DV and Carl. We drafted like crap and didn't have anyone to replace the vets that left, or those that did replace, never had a decent amount of PT since DV was all for playing the vets over rookies. If you can get some good FA and draft well along with playing the rookies in order to get them up to speed, then I see nothing wrong with trying to expensive FA's here and there. But WE HAVE TO DRAFT WELL.
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RaidersOwnYou Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	LMFAO!!!! Why would Ray Lewis want to sign with the Chiefs?? The 2-14 freaking KC Chiefs?? !!! That was good for a laugh. Don't kid yourselves, Chief fans, NOBODY in their right mind wants to sign with the Failure that is the Chiefs organization.
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $790478	You guys should know that this information would never have been reported on by Athan...had it not been for a tip from a long-standing, well-respected, reputable Chiefsplanet member. So laugh now...but Chiefsplanet started this. __________________ Chiefs game films
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Lewis has not tried to hide how much he hated playing in the 3-4 while Nolan was in Baltimore. I believe his quote when Nolan finally left and they went back to a 4-3 was "now I can finally start playing football again instead of dealing with offensive linemen." However, this is probably his last contract, so I'm sure he's going to pull out all the stops to try and get a bidding war going.
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