Chiefs Morten Andersen on departure of Dustin Colquitt

**Tribal Warfare** · 06-28-2020, 06:07 AM

Morten Andersen on departure of Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt and the specialist stigmahttps://t.co/3FT3Wtp9uR
— Chiefs Wire (@TheChiefsWire) May 14, 2020

lcarus · 06-28-2020, 03:54 PM

Morten Andersen: “I saw the news come over the ticker, and I was like, ‘What?'”

He must not follow the Chiefs all that closely. It was a pretty obvious move considering their cap situation, Colquitt's age, and the fact the Chiefs have Mahomes. The big thing is he's also a great holder and that's the thing the Chiefs will need to worry about the most.

The Chiefs weren't wrong for releasing Andersen when they did either. I loved the guy and he was money inside 40. If we needed a 45+ yarder we were outright ****ed. Is he that surprised they didn't want to keep paying him 1.2 mill for his last 3 seasons when he was already 43. His last 5 seasons as a pro he only attempted 3 FGs of 50 yards or more and made 1...in 2002. Andersen claims his release was not based on performance buuuuut, he was 5 of 9 from 40-49 his first season as a Chief and 5 of 8 the following season. When you're paid that much as a kicker and your team has to punt when it's 4th down at the frickin 30, it might be worth going younger at the position. And again, I loved Morten Andersen. But the truth is the truth. And I love Colquitt. But I'm not surprised they chose to move forward at the position this offseason.

Hoover · 06-28-2020, 04:20 PM

Chiefs were better to Dustin than I would have been. Once we had Pat I would have went young at the position. Awesome that he got a ring. chiefs treated him well IMO

BWillie · 06-28-2020, 04:22 PM

Do we even need a punter? Do we?

**Shiver Me Timbers** · 06-28-2020, 04:24 PM

Most of CP understands reason to cut ties to DQ. Will still miss him. Dude is a gamer.
Chiefs were good to him and he was an asset. Things change and he does not sound bitter.
Bring him back to bang the drum!
And PS
he got his ring!

Deberg_1990 · 06-28-2020, 04:26 PM

Morton knows full well the business and why the Chiefs cut Colquitt. The writer is desperate for a story.

Chiefspants · 06-29-2020, 03:27 PM

It has to be hard for veteran players when the game goes past them and they’re not ready to hang it up. Especially if they’ve spent their entire lives prioritizing the game since elementary school. Yada yada, I know they’re millionaires and I thought we were kind to hold onto Dustin for 2019 (it was time). But still, I can feel for Dustin’s reaction to the news. Happy his left footed punting forced a key fumble in the Super Bowl, at least.

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $942813	Morten Andersen on departure of Dustin Colquitt Morten Andersen on departure of Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt and the specialist stigmahttps://t.co/3FT3Wtp9uR — Chiefs Wire (@TheChiefsWire) May 14, 2020
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06-28-2020, 03:54 PM	#2
lcarus Everybody Lies. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Casino cash: $1889928	Morten Andersen: “I saw the news come over the ticker, and I was like, ‘What?'” He must not follow the Chiefs all that closely. It was a pretty obvious move considering their cap situation, Colquitt's age, and the fact the Chiefs have Mahomes. The big thing is he's also a great holder and that's the thing the Chiefs will need to worry about the most. The Chiefs weren't wrong for releasing Andersen when they did either. I loved the guy and he was money inside 40. If we needed a 45+ yarder we were outright ***ed. Is he that surprised they didn't want to keep paying him 1.2 mill for his last 3 seasons when he was already 43. His last 5 seasons as a pro he only attempted 3 FGs of 50 yards or more and made 1...in 2002. Andersen claims his release was not based on performance buuuuut, he was 5 of 9 from 40-49 his first season as a Chief and 5 of 8 the following season. When you're paid that much as a kicker and your team has to punt when it's 4th down at the frickin 30, it might be worth going younger at the position. And again, I loved Morten Andersen. But the truth is the truth. And I love Colquitt. But I'm not surprised they chose to move forward at the position this offseason. Last edited by lcarus; 06-28-2020 at 04:05 PM..*
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Shiver Me Timbers Elway be drinkin' again Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Colorado USA Casino cash: $-129997	Most of CP understands reason to cut ties to DQ. Will still miss him. Dude is a gamer. Chiefs were good to him and he was an asset. Things change and he does not sound bitter. Bring him back to bang the drum! And PS he got his ring! Last edited by Shiver Me Timbers; 06-28-2020 at 04:29 PM.. Reason: we called him Dairy Queen at my house!
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Morton knows full well the business and why the Chiefs cut Colquitt. The writer is desperate for a story. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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06-29-2020, 03:27 PM	#7
Chiefspants World's Best Boss Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bronco Country Casino cash: $5654654	It has to be hard for veteran players when the game goes past them and they’re not ready to hang it up. Especially if they’ve spent their entire lives prioritizing the game since elementary school. Yada yada, I know they’re millionaires and I thought we were kind to hold onto Dustin for 2019 (it was time). But still, I can feel for Dustin’s reaction to the news. Happy his left footed punting forced a key fumble in the Super Bowl, at least.
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