Chiefs Potential FA Pickups

**FRCDFED** · 02-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Seeing how this whole "build the team through the draft" isn't translating to wins so well I suspect that Haley and Pioli are going to continue this route only transplant a few veterans into the roster for leadership role model purposes and attempt to give the defense instant credibility.

Any ideas on who's available that we would "realistically" target. Please leave out shitbags like Ray Lewis. Thank you.

Personally, it would be nice to see the Chiefs take DE, LB, or CB with the 3rd overall pick and bring in another veteran for the DL.

OL in round 2 to continue rebuilding the line and sign a FA OL to supplement.

I know we all like playmakers but we need some blue collar workers on this team. I would love to see Crabtree or Macklin in red but the DL is horrible.

Also keep in mind, if Pioli finds a way to move LJ out of KC then RB becomes a position of need. I don't know if Jamaal can be an every down back but based on his late season performance I'm willing to give him a chance.

Comments?

**SAUTO** · 02-12-2009, 08:32 PM

watch out you have to want a qb at 3

keg in kc · 02-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Not much in the way of DE in this draft, and the only LB at the top of the draft is a coverage backer, which doesn't warrant a top-5 position based on history. So, if not a QB, you're probably looking at a CB, with an outside shot at a pass rusher, but in either case we're probably talking a reach on a pick that should be going anywhere from 5 to 20. OT would be the only other real possibility, but I don't know if that would be the right direction to go a year after spending 15 on our future LT.

As for free agency, this is just my own view on it, but the market has really deteriorated from what it was in the mid- to late-90s. You're not going to be able to build a team using it. My guess is they're going to continue to build through the draft and use free agency to supplement and fill holes wherever they can. But I don't think we're going to see a whole lot fixed in one offseason (although I think the Chiefs are more talented than 2-14 indicated).

FloridaMan88 · 02-12-2009, 08:41 PM

The Patriots were big on signing/trading for veteran WRs in free agency under Pioli (David Patten, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Jabar Gaffney, Kelly Washington) so the Chiefs might go that route... maybe go after a guy like Antonio Bryant.

ChiefsCountry · 02-12-2009, 08:42 PM

When the NFL releases its list for free agents you will have a better idea what the Chiefs will go after.

CoMoChief · 02-12-2009, 08:46 PM

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CoMoChief · 02-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Mecca · 02-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

You ****sln donet even knotw what the plyaers are going t o drfat this APRil

AND IKM DRUNKD!!!!!!#

I see CoMo is right on cue.

**FRCDFED** · 02-12-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

The Patriots were big on signing/trading for veteran WRs in free agency under Pioli (David Patten, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Jabar Gaffney, Kelly Washington) so the Chiefs might go that route... maybe go after a guy like Antonio Bryant.

The Patriots were pretty aggressive in going after WR's and I like Bryant but hopefully Gailey stays on as OC. He made quite a bit of progress with the offense last season considering what he had to work with. We really need to purge any malcontents in the locker room though.

ChiefsCountry · 02-12-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

We really need to purge any malcontents in the locker room though.

Then Antonio Bryant isnt somebody you want.

beach tribe · 02-12-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Not much in the way of DE in this draft, and the only LB at the top of the draft is a coverage backer, which doesn't warrant a top-5 position based on history. So, if not a QB, you're probably looking at a CB, with an outside shot at a pass rusher, but in either case we're probably talking a reach on a pick that should be going anywhere from 5 to 20. OT would be the only other real possibility, but I don't know if that would be the right direction to go a year after spending 15 on our future LT.

As for free agency, this is just my own view on it, but the market has really deteriorated from what it was in the mid- to late-90s. You're not going to be able to build a team using it. My guess is they're going to continue to build through the draft and use free agency to supplement and fill holes wherever they can. But I don't think we're going to see a whole lot fixed in one offseason (although I think the Chiefs are more talented than 2-14 indicated).

I'm not advocating picking Curry with the 3rd pick, but just because he can cover, doesn't mean that's all he can do. He wouldn't be rated so high if that was the case. I've never seen him play in a game, but I've seen his highlights, and it looks like he can do it all. Even rush the passer when asked to. I think he's going to be a great player. If we can't land the QB, and somehow find a way to trade back a little, he's the guy I would want.

beach tribe · 02-12-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

The Patriots were pretty aggressive in going after WR's and I like Bryant but hopefully Gailey stays on as OC. He made quite a bit of progress with the offense last season considering what he had to work with. We really need to purge any malcontents in the locker room though.

It would be great if Bradley could shake the injury bug. He could be a big time Bolden type of WR if he could I think.

Mecca · 02-12-2009, 09:00 PM

I don't hate Aaron Curry but I don't see him ever being a big time pass rusher, he's a SLB that is pretty good in coverage and he plays the run pretty well but I don't see the pass rush and I've seen him a ton of times.

EyePod · 02-12-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

Seeing how this whole "build the team through the draft" isn't translating to wins so well

This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever read on here ever, and I read what CoMo said. We built through the draft once. One single time. It's like someone complaining that their house is drafty when they've only laid the foundation. It's building from scratch. Not just magically fixing with young people.

keg in kc · 02-12-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

I'm not advocating picking Curry with the 3rd pick, but just because he can cover, doesn't mean that's all he can do. He wouldn't be rated so high if that was the case. I've never seen him play in a game, but I've seen his highlights, and it looks like he can do it all. Even rush the passer when asked to. I think he's going to be a great player. If we can't land the QB, and somehow find a way to trade back a little, he's the guy I would want.

I've seen him play a few times, I don't think he's a burgeoning pass rusher who's been held back. He strikes me as the kind of player who should be going in the 10-15 range, but he's going to go higher because it's a light draft at the top this year.

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FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	Potential FA Pickups Seeing how this whole "build the team through the draft" isn't translating to wins so well I suspect that Haley and Pioli are going to continue this route only transplant a few veterans into the roster for leadership role model purposes and attempt to give the defense instant credibility. Any ideas on who's available that we would "realistically" target. Please leave out shitbags like Ray Lewis. Thank you. Personally, it would be nice to see the Chiefs take DE, LB, or CB with the 3rd overall pick and bring in another veteran for the DL. OL in round 2 to continue rebuilding the line and sign a FA OL to supplement. I know we all like playmakers but we need some blue collar workers on this team. I would love to see Crabtree or Macklin in red but the DL is horrible. Also keep in mind, if Pioli finds a way to move LJ out of KC then RB becomes a position of need. I don't know if Jamaal can be an every down back but based on his late season performance I'm willing to give him a chance. Comments?
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Not much in the way of DE in this draft, and the only LB at the top of the draft is a coverage backer, which doesn't warrant a top-5 position based on history. So, if not a QB, you're probably looking at a CB, with an outside shot at a pass rusher, but in either case we're probably talking a reach on a pick that should be going anywhere from 5 to 20. OT would be the only other real possibility, but I don't know if that would be the right direction to go a year after spending 15 on our future LT. As for free agency, this is just my own view on it, but the market has really deteriorated from what it was in the mid- to late-90s. You're not going to be able to build a team using it. My guess is they're going to continue to build through the draft and use free agency to supplement and fill holes wherever they can. But I don't think we're going to see a whole lot fixed in one offseason (although I think the Chiefs are more talented than 2-14 indicated).
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2617050	I don't hate Aaron Curry but I don't see him ever being a big time pass rusher, he's a SLB that is pretty good in coverage and he plays the run pretty well but I don't see the pass rush and I've seen him a ton of times.
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