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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.”

Micjones · 03-20-2012, 08:14 AM

There are still quite a few players out there who will be affordable AND help this team.

(S) Melvin Bullitt
(NT) Derek Landri
(G/T) Geoff Schwartz

among others...

Dayze · 03-20-2012, 08:16 AM

Chiefs aren't done shopping for players; unfortunately for us, the shopping is taking place at Aldi, and Montgomery Ward.

TheGuardian · 03-20-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Chiefs aren't done shopping for players; unfortunately for us, the shopping is taking place at Aldi, and Montgomery Ward.

Right. That's where we got the best RT in free agency.

suds79 · 03-20-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Right. That's where we got the best RT in free agency.

Yep. I've been critical of the Chiefs spending in the past. And that argument still holds water for those past years.

But it's hard at this point to say anything about it. They've made some very nice moves this offseason. Everybody has to put any "cheap" comments in their back pocket for now.

Dayze · 03-20-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Right. That's where we got the best RT in free agency.

i was saying from the standpoint of 'continuing' to shop for players going forward.

I agree with the Winston signing. I think that is our premiere pick up for this FA period. Which is fine. I'm just not expecting anything worthwhile going forward, that's all.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

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.

TheGuardian · 03-20-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

i was saying from the standpoint of 'continuing' to shop for players going forward.

I agree with the Winston signing. I think that is our premiere pick up for this FA period. Which is fine. I'm just not expecting anything worthwhile going forward, that's all.

Generally the big names or the best players go pretty early in FA. There could be someone released in the next couple of months that is worth picking up. But otherwise, I think we've done pretty f'n awesome in FA.

tolbert is still out there. I would still like to see us pick him up.

Brock · 03-20-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Generally the big names or the best players go pretty early in FA. There could be someone released in the next couple of months that is worth picking up. But otherwise, I think we've done pretty f'n awesome in FA.

tolbert is still out there. I would still like to see us pick him up.

Tolbert is off the market.

BoneKrusher · 03-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Generally the big names or the best players go pretty early in FA. There could be someone released in the next couple of months that is worth picking up. But otherwise, I think we've done pretty f'n awesome in FA.

tolbert is still out there. I would still like to see us pick him up.

he signed with the Panthers

Dayze · 03-20-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Generally the big names or the best players go pretty early in FA. There could be someone released in the next couple of months that is worth picking up. But otherwise, I think we've done pretty f'n awesome in FA.

tolbert is still out there. I would still like to see us pick him up.

I agree. I just think the article doesn't really say anything of significance. The article makes it sound like the Chiefs are still going out there and picking up starters. I think all of us here know that any additional FA's will most likely be for depth (which is fine). The article caters to the uninformed fan IMO.

suds79 · 03-20-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

tolbert is still out there. I would still like to see us pick him up.

I think I'm one of the few out there who would pass on Tolbert.

Would Mike be a nice addition this year? Sure.

But I think the Chiefs would be better served drafting a back in the mid rounds in the Jamaal Charles/all round RB mold. Basically looking for Jamaal's eventual replacement. We have the power back in Hillis.

Furthermore, RB is a young mans game that's easy to fill in the draft. I liked the Hillis signing but I wouldn't want them to go crazy in spending $$ on older RBs. Save that for the draft.

TheGuardian · 03-20-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Tolbert is off the market.

Ahhhhh somehow I missed it in all the manning and wintson threads.

suds79 · 03-20-2012, 08:39 AM

Didn't know that about Tolbert also. So basically scratch my last post.

Okie_Apparition · 03-20-2012, 08:53 AM

Cassel will have to learn a new system
Still using Patriot terminology FOUR years in won't fly anymore

O.city · 03-20-2012, 09:18 AM

Pioli has done a pretty great job this free agency. Outside of the qb spot, but free agency is really the place you wanna be finding a long term answer.

Use the draft to get your cornerstones and free agency to fill around them. We need to bring in some more solid role players in free agency. Maybe some safety depth or another olineman. Schwartz would be great.

Other than that, I'm pretty happy with this haul.

03-20-2012, 04:57 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2797187	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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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-555936	Pioli has done a pretty great job this free agency. Outside of the qb spot, but free agency is really the place you wanna be finding a long term answer. Use the draft to get your cornerstones and free agency to fill around them. We need to bring in some more solid role players in free agency. Maybe some safety depth or another olineman. Schwartz would be great. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with this haul.
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