Chiefs News Etc 8/16/12

[Ace Gunner]

(In accordance with daface's mega thread thread, here's a "Chiefs News Today" thread.)

I listened to the local WHB broadcast this morning. They had Chris Carter & Jeff Chadiha on discussing the D Bo situation.

Carter said he's worked with Bowe each of the last 3 off seasons and he feels that if Bowe kept himself in shape, he could have a breakout season and "become an elite player, he is close, he just needs to raise his level of play to that next level". Carter went on to say he thinks Bowe feels he has been slighted perhaps, and will likely have a bumpy beginning to the season due to not knowing the playbook. Carter feels Bowe is "very coachable and has grown out of his immaturity", but this experience could break his spirit to play for the Chiefs in the future.

Carter was asked who wins the division, he picked Denver.

Jeff Chadiha is writing a book on WR's with Cris Carter, their comments on the scope of this book were interesting. Chadiha spent time discussing Bowe's contributions to the Chiefs and said the team has little chance of winning the division without Bowe, Carter paraphrased as well. Basically said what most of us here say -- having Bowe and the supporting cast will be "scary to other teams when those guys get off the bus" said Cris Carter.

There was a segment on Anthony Pleasant and his view of Glenn Dorsey. Pleasant said Dorsey is the leader of the DL and he likes how he is playing, yada yada, didn't really amount to a lot more than coach speak, but the "leader" comment was interesting I guess.

Chiefs TC breaks today. That is all I have right now. Maybe someone else can fill in other details, etc.

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

Thanks man.

I going PM who some of the MODS are but I see that isn't unlocked for you yet.
I know a few of them.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by durtyrute

NO, just today's news. Tomorrows goes in tomorrows thread.

I really like this idea. Especially since I'm particular about catching up with the 5,000 post megathread instead of skipping a bunch of pages to find the most recent info. Dipshits posting LOLZ and bullshit fills the megathreads with too much garbage and makes it very difficult to catch up.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

If I understand correctly, Bowe can still negotiate the details of his tender. While that might not be happening, if you believe Pioli, say Baldwin goes down on Saturday. That could give Bowe some leverage.

This kind of goes back to the Jeff Chadiha article from a week or two ago and is from the players side. From the owners side, Bowe has to be on the active roster for six games this season. If he doesn't, KC will still own his rights and the tag will not count. Furthermore, he will lose a year of accruement towards the right to be a unrestricted free agent. If Clark Hunt and Pioli wanted to be jerks, they could really blacklist the kid and hold him hostage until the end of his career. This kind of thing is probably really pissing the owners off after last year's cba negociations. Clark may feel obligated to appease the other owners and make an example of Bowe.

Personally, I think Bowe's agent is an idiot. Look at how Pittsburgh already gave Wallace's contract to Brown. Tomlin has already said he's not going to mess with Wallace and he eluded that he would be way down the depth chart. Note that they have the same agent. Bowe is gambling big time. The days of holding owners hostage are over and he should be very careful. The longer this goes on, the worse it will get for Bowe.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

This kind of goes back to the Jeff Chadiha article and is from the players side. From the owners side, Bowe has to be on the active roster for six games this season. If he doesn't, KC will still own his rights and the tag will not count. Furthermore, he will lose a year of accruement towards the right to be a unrestricted free agent. If Clark Hunt and Pioli wanted to be jerks, they could really blacklist the kid and hold him hostage until the end of his career. This kind of thing is probably really pissing the owners off after last year's cba negociations. Personally, I think Bowe's agent is an idiot. Look at how Pittsburgh already gave Wallace's contract to Brown. Tomlin has already said he's not going to mess with Wallace and he eluded that he would be way down the depth chart. Note that they have the same agent. Bowe is gambling big time. The days of holding owners hostage are over and he should be very careful.

Preseason week 1 Baldwin and Breaston = zero receptions. Edge to Bowe.

[Mr. Laz]

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Sleeper defensive player of the year candidate? Chiefs Safety Eric Berry
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[Sofa King]

Originally Posted by Laz

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[The Franchise]

From a chat on the KC Star. I have no clue if Randy Covitz has any insight at all....but here you go.

Comment From Lee
Is B. Flowers being held out of practice as a precaution, or should we be concerned?
1:28

Randy Covitz:
I'm real concerned, Lee. He's hurt, he's seeing doctors and there must be something really wrong with his heel.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw Jim Duggan

From a chat on the KC Star. I have no clue if Randy Covitz has any insight at all....but here you go.

Yeah - Flowers seems to get hurt alot. I don't feel good about that situation or with Routt being "the man"- he's shown he plays best as the # 2 CB.

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by Laz

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With this scheme and the way Romeo likes to run dime packages it should be a real good season for Berry, if he's healthy for it.

Here's a podcast of the Carter/Chadiha discussion regarding Dwayne Bowe;

http://www.stationcaster.com/player_...c=374&f=676551

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw Jim Duggan

From a chat on the KC Star. I have no clue if Randy Covitz has any insight at all....but here you go.

Heel?

I thought it was the top of his foot?

[Ace Gunner]

Teicher on Soren's radio show just now --

Soren: Do you think Ricki Stanzi is ever going to be a starting QB in the NFL?

Teicher: No. Not convinced right now. The odds are stacked against him, too -- he's a 5th rounder and not many QB's develop to starter level.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw Jim Duggan

From a chat on the KC Star. I have no clue if Randy Covitz has any insight at all....but here you go.

They said he was having an issue with his heel on Chiefs Live the other day as well.

I hope they're just being really cautious with him.

[sedated]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

You show up even if the company contract says you don't have to show up for another 2 months?

This is where real life and football cannot be compared. Putting in “extra” work is just life in the NFL. Players watch tape on their days off. Players lift weights on their days off. Why? Because it makes them a better player and gets them a huge payday when the time comes for their next contract. I assume most people’s jobs don’t involve a mere 16 performances in front of the eyes of your boss’ competition, who will then be bidding for your services.

The only reason NOT to go to camp is if you have NO contract, which Bowe does. The only thing that is affected is Bowe’s readiness for the 2012 season – a season he needs to be great if he plans on getting the contract he thinks he deserves.

[durtyrute]

Originally Posted by chiefsfootballfan

Teicher on Soren's radio show just now --

Soren: Do you think Ricki Stanzi is ever going to be a starting QB in the NFL?

Teicher: No. Not convinced right now. The odds are stacked against him, too -- he's a 5th rounder and not many QB's develop to starter level.

If Matt Meat Sack Cassel, who never played college ball can become a starter then so can Ricky Rat Tail Stanzi.

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by durtyrute

If Matt Meat Sack Cassel, who never played college ball can become a starter then so can Ricky Rat Tail Stanzi.

ya, but isn't it true he shouldn't be?