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**Tribal Warfare** · 03-20-2012, 04:57 AM

Pioli says Chiefs not done shopping for players
By ADAM TEICHER

The Chiefs added four new players the first week of free agency, and general manager Scott Pioli indicated Monday that they weren’t finished.

“We’re planning and hoping to continue to sign players,” Pioli said at the University of Iowa, where he and coach Romeo Crennel were part of a contingent of Chiefs officials attending the school’s pro day.

“We’re not done.”

The Chiefs were to visit Tuesday with Jerricho Cotchery, a former Jets and Steelers wide receiver. Cotchery, 29, had a career-high 82 receptions for the Jets in 2006 and 2007 but has been a reserve the last couple of seasons. He caught 16 passes for Pittsburgh last year.

After signing offensive tackle Eric Winston, quarterback Brady Quinn, running back Peyton Hillis and tight end Kevin Boss, the Chiefs have about $15 million of salary-cap room. They’ll have to save some of that for their eight draft picks. The Chiefs have their own pick in each of the seven rounds plus a seventh-round choice they received from New England in the trade that sent safety Jarrad Page to the Patriots.

If history holds, the Chiefs will also hold some money back in an attempt to sign offensive tackle Branden Albert and defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey to contract extensions. Both players are entering the final season of their contracts.

“We improved the team with the guys we added,” Crennel said. “They all play at a position of need. I think they all have something to prove as well. I think that will bode well for us.”

Quinn was drafted by the Browns in 2007 when Crennel was head coach. Quinn indicated his familiarity with Crennel was among the reasons he signed with the Chiefs.

Crennel said Matt Cassel would remain the starting quarterback.

“But we’ll take a look at (Quinn) and see where he is and what he brings to the table,” Crennel said. “We told him the best guys are going to play. If he’s the best guy, he plays.

“He gives us someone who’s lined up in a game and done it in the NFL at that position.”

Hillis joins Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster at running back. Crennel said the Chiefs would have no problem finding ample playing time for all three.

“He’s an all-purpose back,” Crennel said of Hillis. “He’s shown he can do everything. He can catch. He can run. He can block. We’ll use him by game plan. He might line up at fullback, he might line up at running back. There might be times where he’ll be in the backfield with Jamaal (Charles) or Dexter McCluster.”

While watching Iowa’s draft-eligible players run through drills, the Chiefs learned they’ll have to play twice against Peyton Manning next season. Manning on Monday told the Denver Broncos he will sign with them.

“It makes things tougher,” Crennel said. “I don’t know where he is with his injury situation, but it sounds like he can throw it. If he get used to his new situation quickly, he’ll be very effective like he has been his entire career.”

Crennel’s defenses have generally been able to frustrate Manning over the years. That includes Crennel’s time as defensive coordinator in New England, but also includes a 2010 game with the Chiefs.

“Some guy named Willie McGinest and some guy named Ty Law and some guy named Richard Seymour,” Crennel said, reeling off the names of his better Patriots defensive players when asked why he’s defended Manning well. “They’ve had a big part in it. We’ll have to see how these guys are able to do against him this time around.”

keg in kc · 03-20-2012, 07:01 AM

It's kind of hard to get excited about future signings when you know they'll be backups and specials teamers.

TRR · 03-20-2012, 07:08 AM

It's pretty simple. Cassel is the starter. If he blows and Quinn comes out hot, he has a shot to unseat Cassel.

Chances are it could very well happen as Quinn will be much more familiar with Dabol's system at the start and could quickly get a leg up. If anyone could unseat Cassel it would be Quinn as we all know he has Romeo and Dabol's support.
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whoman69 · 03-20-2012, 07:12 AM

As mediocre as Cassel has been, Quinn has shown nothing in his career to suggest he can even compete with him. Stanzi is our only hope, the one real unknown in the equation.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TRR

It's pretty simple. Cassel is the starter. If he blows and Quinn comes out hot, he has a shot to unseat Cassel.

Chances are it could very well happen as Quinn will be much more familiar with Dabol's system at the start and could quickly get a leg up. If anyone could unseat Cassel it would be Quinn as we all know he has Romeo and Dabol's support.
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looks like our only hope is Quinn will use his knowledge of Dabol's system and come out strong.
i dont think i can take another year of Castle.

Deberg_1990 · 03-20-2012, 07:19 AM

All i see are backup QBs. Cassel is the best backup QB of the bunch.

Hammock Parties · 03-20-2012, 07:20 AM

I guess the one thing you can say for Quinn is he has only started 12 games.

We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Cassel is a giant ****ing piece of shit.

There is only a tiny amount of evidence by comparison that Quinn is a giant ****ing piece of shit.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

All i see are backup QBs. Cassel is the best backup QB of the bunch.

but based on draft status Quinn should be the better player of the bunch.
(i'm hoping anyway).

FringeNC · 03-20-2012, 07:22 AM

How can Quinn prove himself the better player never playing and taking snaps with the 2nd stringers? Cassel is the starter. There will be no competition.

suds79 · 03-20-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

As mediocre as Cassel has been, Quinn has shown nothing in his career to suggest he can even compete with him. Stanzi is our only hope, the one real unknown in the equation.

And that's the problem. Lets say Stanzi clearly plays better than Matt. I still don't think that would be enough for the organization to pull the plug on Matt.

No we're reduced to rooting for injury.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

How can Quinn prove himself the better player never playing and taking snaps with the 2nd stringers? Cassel is the starter. There will be no competition.

then we need Thomas Jones to rebreak Castle's finger.

Omaha · 03-20-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Best player will play.

That doesn't help when there are no good players at QB.

Omaha · 03-20-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneKrusher

then we need Thomas Jones to rebreak Castle's finger.

Better have him break Quinn's, too. You know... to be safe.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Better have him break Quinn's, too. You know... to be safe.

yeah

nychief · 03-20-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

"Cassel is the starter.

**** you.
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They said that when they signed Brady Quinn.

**ShortRoundChief** · 03-20-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Better have him break Quinn's, too. You know... to be safe.

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Originally Posted by BoneKrusher

then we need Thomas Jones to rebreak Castle's finger.

I just had a vision Southpark style. Thomas Jones running around breaking all the quarterbacks fingers except Stanzi's.

Then the news doing a report of some strange new illness that affects the fingers of all quarterbacks over the age of 25.

03-20-2012, 04:57 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2807187	Teicher: Pioli says Chiefs not done shopping for players Pioli says Chiefs not done shopping for players By ADAM TEICHER The Chiefs added four new players the first week of free agency, and general manager Scott Pioli indicated Monday that they weren’t finished. “We’re planning and hoping to continue to sign players,” Pioli said at the University of Iowa, where he and coach Romeo Crennel were part of a contingent of Chiefs officials attending the school’s pro day. “We’re not done.” The Chiefs were to visit Tuesday with Jerricho Cotchery, a former Jets and Steelers wide receiver. Cotchery, 29, had a career-high 82 receptions for the Jets in 2006 and 2007 but has been a reserve the last couple of seasons. He caught 16 passes for Pittsburgh last year. After signing offensive tackle Eric Winston, quarterback Brady Quinn, running back Peyton Hillis and tight end Kevin Boss, the Chiefs have about $15 million of salary-cap room. They’ll have to save some of that for their eight draft picks. The Chiefs have their own pick in each of the seven rounds plus a seventh-round choice they received from New England in the trade that sent safety Jarrad Page to the Patriots. If history holds, the Chiefs will also hold some money back in an attempt to sign offensive tackle Branden Albert and defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey to contract extensions. Both players are entering the final season of their contracts. “We improved the team with the guys we added,” Crennel said. “They all play at a position of need. I think they all have something to prove as well. I think that will bode well for us.” Quinn was drafted by the Browns in 2007 when Crennel was head coach. Quinn indicated his familiarity with Crennel was among the reasons he signed with the Chiefs. Crennel said Matt Cassel would remain the starting quarterback. “But we’ll take a look at (Quinn) and see where he is and what he brings to the table,” Crennel said. “We told him the best guys are going to play. If he’s the best guy, he plays. “He gives us someone who’s lined up in a game and done it in the NFL at that position.” Hillis joins Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster at running back. Crennel said the Chiefs would have no problem finding ample playing time for all three. “He’s an all-purpose back,” Crennel said of Hillis. “He’s shown he can do everything. He can catch. He can run. He can block. We’ll use him by game plan. He might line up at fullback, he might line up at running back. There might be times where he’ll be in the backfield with Jamaal (Charles) or Dexter McCluster.” While watching Iowa’s draft-eligible players run through drills, the Chiefs learned they’ll have to play twice against Peyton Manning next season. Manning on Monday told the Denver Broncos he will sign with them. “It makes things tougher,” Crennel said. “I don’t know where he is with his injury situation, but it sounds like he can throw it. If he get used to his new situation quickly, he’ll be very effective like he has been his entire career.” Crennel’s defenses have generally been able to frustrate Manning over the years. That includes Crennel’s time as defensive coordinator in New England, but also includes a 2010 game with the Chiefs. “Some guy named Willie McGinest and some guy named Ty Law and some guy named Richard Seymour,” Crennel said, reeling off the names of his better Patriots defensive players when asked why he’s defended Manning well. “They’ve had a big part in it. We’ll have to see how these guys are able to do against him this time around.”
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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9480185	It's pretty simple. Cassel is the starter. If he blows and Quinn comes out hot, he has a shot to unseat Cassel. Chances are it could very well happen as Quinn will be much more familiar with Dabol's system at the start and could quickly get a leg up. If anyone could unseat Cassel it would be Quinn as we all know he has Romeo and Dabol's support. Posted via Mobile Device
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $990478	I guess the one thing you can say for Quinn is he has only started 12 games. We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Cassel is a giant **ing piece of shit. There is only a tiny amount of evidence by comparison that Quinn is a giant **ing piece of shit. __________________ Chiefs game films
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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $-1623986	How can Quinn prove himself the better player never playing and taking snaps with the 2nd stringers? Cassel is the starter. There will be no competition.
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