Comments on: Chiefs Fix: Some Quick Hitters

By: SEANBCOOL

SEANBCOOL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:57:50 +0000

Double D, I agree completely. I actually think the first step needs to be a rookie salary cap. Some of these first round contracts are positively ridiculous.

By: Double D

Double D — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:13:57 +0000

I guess we shouldn’t get too optimistic about having Glenn Dorsey signed and in camp anytime in the near future. His agent, Joel Segal (whose clientele includes JaMarcus Russell, Levi Brown, DeAngelo Hall, Michael Vick, and others) is saying he wants to “hold off” on talks with the Chiefs until he sees how things go for other top 10 draft picks. Apparently we should ignore the reality that agents for those other top 10 picks would have an even better justification for holding out until they see how much the 5th pick gets. The NFL has got to fix this rookie salaries/holdouts problem soon – the current bargaining process severely undermines the draft’s goal of creating better parity.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:54:59 +0000

I think the fact that Parker is a talented special teams guy would make him worthwhile. I also think he’d make a good mentor for some of the youngs, yet he’s still young enough to think he has a future in front of him. K-Rob also needs to be pushed. After last year the last thing we should do is just hand over the return job.

By: Donovan

Donovan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:19:00 +0000

I don’t see a reason in signing Parker. We already have half a dozen guys on our roster. Not to mention we just signed to more bodies to the list. I say we give Franklin, Darling, Webb, and Robinson a chance to make a difference.

By: CurtMerzFan

CurtMerzFan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:00:32 +0000

I didn’t ask if they Chiefs should investigate… I asked if the NFL should take a look – and mostly the thought occurred to me because the Vikes were involved.

And you’re absolutely right Adam, after seeing what MN paid Jared and what the ‘Skins are going to do with their new DE… King Carl is smelling like a rose on the Allen trade.

By: Double D

Double D — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:45:37 +0000

Good points about JA guys. Unless the NFL awarded us the Vikes 1st round pick or something along those lines, there probably wouldn’t be too much to gain from pursuing it.

By: SEANBCOOL

SEANBCOOL — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:39:09 +0000

No, I don’t want us dragged into any of that legal nonsense the Packers are pulling right now. It’s a selfish stunt is all it is, and I don’t think our organization needs any part of it. Jared Allen is happy where he is, and I’m happy for him.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:38:25 +0000

As far as the tampering goes, maybe. But I think we’re pretty happy with Branden Albert, and the three players we were able to draft in the third (Charles, Cottam and Morgan) due to those two extra third-rounders. Why would we want to investigate? Fans might, but I’m pretty sure King Carl doesn’t. After seeing what Jared signed for and what the Dolphins got for a former DPOY, I think the King’s pretty content.

By: Double D

Double D — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:21:38 +0000

Flowers

By: Double D

Double D — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:20:58 +0000

That’s some sweet smelling news about Flowers.

Interesting theory CurtMerz. Maybe the front office should consider looking into Jared’s cell phone records too?