Ashley Ambrose, our new CB? - Page 5

Bootlegged · 06-28-2005, 04:50 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/12000685.htm

chiefs seek corner

Law is still in picture

Ambrose, however, remains favorite

As week two of the Chiefs’ search for a cornerback began Monday, Ashley Ambrose emerged as the realistic favorite, and Ty Law kept his spot somewhere high on the speed dial.

Coach Dick Vermeil said Monday night that the Chiefs are “very interested” in Ambrose, a 13-year veteran who worked out in Kansas City late last week. The holdup, at least in part, is Law, the Pro Bowl corner who visited the Chiefs in March and is still on the market.

The Chiefs want Law if he will sign for a dramatically reduced price. But Law, who just began making cuts on his surgically repaired foot, reportedly wants big money.

“The thought is to play the whole scenario out,” Vermeil said, “and the scenario does include a final evaluation of Ty Law in terms of what is actually going to happen from a financial standpoint.

“First off, can he pass the physical? And then we have to find out how much money he’s going to be offered on the open market. If he’s going to be offered big money, then we’re automatically out of it.”

While Law was rehabbing his foot this spring, the Chiefs signed cornerback Patrick Surtain, safety Sammy Knight, linebacker Kendrell Bell and defensive end Carlos Hall. The defense appeared to be complete, but then Julian Battle tore his Achilles’ heel during minicamp June 18.

Battle was running with the first team because starter Eric Warfield may miss at least part of the season due to an NFL suspension.

So the Chiefs brought in four free-agent cornerbacks last week who are nearing the twilight of their careers, and Ambrose, 34, was the most impressive. He started six games last year for the Saints and was a Pro Bowler with the Bengals in 1996. After watching film on Ambrose, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound Louisiana native, Vermeil said it’s obvious he can still play.

Ambrose’s agent, Kennard McGuire, said three teams have shown “a tremendous amount of interest,” but Ambrose is patient and wants to find the right fit.

“He’s been to the Pro Bowl, he’s done extremely well from a contractual standpoint,” McGuire said. “I believe more pressing issue with him is being afforded that opportunity to play with a contender. He feels like this is one of situations he’s been waiting on.”

Ambrose will need patience. Vermeil, who’s vacationing in Pennsylvania, said it’s unclear how long the Chiefs will wait to sign a corner. Training camp starts July 28 in River Falls, Wis.

He said the Chiefs have no immediate plans to bring Law in for a physical.

“I think realistically that we, in the future, will make a move on Ashley,” Vermeil said. “Right now we’ve just decided to be patient and see what happens.”

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Mr. Laz · 06-28-2005, 10:34 AM

one upside about Ambrose is that i think he will help teach our younger guys.

htismaqe · 06-28-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

We gave up a draft pick for Surtain. We drafted Hodge and we already had Warfield, Battle, McCleon, and Sapp. I think they did a good job in the off-season. I don't see why you are being so hard on the FO, when they addressed the issues. Nobody could have predicted a serious injury to Battle.

Don't waste your time. Nothing is ever good enough for shane.

I'm sure it's completely lost on him that about 95% of all rookie CB's aren't ready to start opening day of their first season, so it wouldn't matter if we drafted SEVEN CB's, we'd still be looking for someone to sub for Warfield...

Chiefnj · 06-28-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

one upside about Ambrose is that i think he will help teach our younger guys...

... how to fill out AARP paperwork.

htismaqe · 06-28-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

No WAY that will happen.

We lost a 2nd for Vermeil.

Never say "never" when you're talking about Taglibue's unadulterated hatred for the Chiefs...

KCTitus · 06-28-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

The obvious answer is so we can complain about it here on Chiefsplanet.

LOL...you have learned well.

Death Nebula · 06-28-2005, 10:37 AM

I got money Warfield isn't even suspended.....

**ptlyon** · 06-28-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Death Nebula

I got money Warfield isn't even suspended.....

Oooh. How much?

pt wants in on this action.

Death Nebula · 06-28-2005, 10:40 AM

One nickel...

**ptlyon** · 06-28-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Death Nebula

One nickel...

You're on. It will be nice to have you spend 37 cents to send me my nickel.

CoMoChief · 06-28-2005, 10:49 AM

BRING BACK DALE CARTER!!!!

shaneo69 · 06-28-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

The obvious answer is so we can complain about it here on Chiefsplanet.

I guess I could've complained about signing Ambrose over Beasley, but I already saw at least three posts by you on this thread which covered that. So I thought I'd complain about something else.

beer bacon · 06-28-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo69

I guess I could've complained about signing Ambrose over Beasley, but I already saw at least three posts by you on this thread which covered that. So I thought I'd complain about something else.

Notice the we my fellow Chiefsplanet member.

philfree · 06-28-2005, 11:01 AM

Oh the irony! Warfield gets suspended for his third drinking and driving offense so we sign a guy who's intitials are AA.

PhilFree

shaneo69 · 06-28-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

We gave up a draft pick for Surtain. We drafted Hodge and we already had Warfield, Battle, McCleon, and Sapp. I think they did a good job in the off-season. I don't see why you are being so hard on the FO, when they addressed the issues. Nobody could have predicted a serious injury to Battle.

Back when free agency started, most people here said we needed two starting-caliber CB's because of Warfield's impending suspension. Most wanted a combination of Law, Surtain, Rolle, Andre Dyson, Ken Lucas, Carlos Rogers, Pac Man, Antrel Rolle, etc. We only got 1 starter from that group.

Most also agreed we needed two starting-caliber LB's. We got Bell, missed out on Hartwell, but recovered by getting DJ.

So IMO, CP got 3 out of 4 needs filled. I'll give him a 75% grade for this offseason. JMO. Had he not spent money last year on Woods, Bartee, and Hicks, maybe we could've had enough money to sign Dyson or Dwight Smith as a safety net for Warfield's suspension.

**Dave Lane** · 06-28-2005, 11:14 AM

I personally liked Sapp he showed me more than Battle anyway.

Dave

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