10 Down, 2 1 To Go
I’m bumping a little classic rock–Canned Heat’s “On the Road Again,” The Who’s “Emminence Front,” Z.Z. Top’s “La Grange,” etc…hell, I’d get along with some of you old-timers–because I’m going into tailgate mode. For all intents and purposes, the Chiefs are one Glenn Dorsey signature away form having all their rooks signed and in camp on time. All three Brandons/ens are signed; Brandon got a new Carr, the other Brandon came off smelling like Flowers, and Branden Albert and his funny spelling got a fat contract. Sorry, Michael Merritt fans–not real concerned about the seventh-round tight end.
I am concerned about Dorsey, though. Check out what Double D wrote about Swamp Thing in the comments:
Well, if true, that’s great news about Albert but as I mentioned in another post we probably shouldn’t hold our breaths when it comes having Glenn Dorsey signed and in camp anytime soon. Joel Segal, (whose clientele includes no less than 2 holdouts last year – i.e., J. Russell & Levi Brown) is apparently choosing to “hold off” on talks with the Chiefs until he sees how much the other top 10 draft picks get. As somebody with a lot of years’ contract negotiation experience under my belt, I find that logic not only unappealing but completely unpersuasive. It feels like a stall tactic and in my opinion does not portend well. From where I sit, “hold off” sounds a little too much like “hold out.”
Long-time reader Jason had a similar report after listening to 610:
Also said that they offered a contract to GD in June and on Monday were told that numbers 6, 7 and 8 ALL HAVE to sign before ANY negotiations would take place (from Carl, of course taken with a grain of salt).
Add Joel Segal’s tactics to King Carl’s history and the fact that we had a first-round pick from LSU hold out for 10 days last year, and, yeah, it ain’t looking too good.
I think the key signing actually could be DT Sedrick Ellis. The Saints have been throwing some money around lately, and are serious about winning this year, so I expect him to sign soon. With Chris Long and Ellis signed, Dorsey’s value will pretty much be set. The Jets inking Vernon Gholsten wouldn’t hurt either. Then again, those two could be waiting on Dorsey to see if he’ll get a bigger deal than the fifth pick typically does, giving them a bargaining chip in the process. This could take a while.
Let’s hear it Addicts: how long will it take for Dorsey and Peterson to reach an agreement and get the Bayou Bruiser into camp?
I think a feature A.A.D.Q. will call for suggestions on the ultimate Chiefs tailgate music mix. Wanted to throw that in there to get everyone brainstorming prior to the post.
July 24th, 2008 at 1:42 pmI kind of lose some respect for rookies who hold out of training camp. I know it’s partially the fault of their agents, but they ought to at least have the sense and decency to report to camp on time. It’s pretty much more important for rookies than anyone else.
That being said, I have no guess as to when Dorsey will get signed and come actually be a part of the team. All I can say is that if he misses a significant amount of camp, his play on the field had better make up for it (a la Dwayne Bowe).
July 24th, 2008 at 1:57 pmWell for sure we’ll need Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn for the next game with thelaundryhat’s team because I know we’re gonna surprize those vaquero’s with a little tomahawk action around the cranium.
July 24th, 2008 at 1:58 pmI blame all parties, but I actually blame the player less than the agent or GM. This could be their one and only contract they ever sign in the NFL because of injury or whatever. If I was them I would be looking to get the most green that I am worth.
July 24th, 2008 at 2:07 pmIf what we are hearing from CP is true then Segal is 99.99% the problem and yes, the player has accountability for the agent he chooses. Segal’s whole approach on this gives me a gut feel that he’ll continue to be unreasonable and hold out even after the 6, 7, & 8 guys get signed. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t have a good feeling about this at all.
I will tell you one thing though, the way I see it – the longer his agent holds him out, the more opportunity there’ll be for Tank and/or Turk to step in as starter(s), perhaps leaving GD on the bench for much of the season and that may not be such a bad thing.
The surest way for Glenn Dorsey can secure a promising and lucrative future with the Chiefs is for him to fire his con artist agent like yesterday and find one that can get him into camp for the right price tonight. This is pure bullshit shenagins and I sure hope somebody steps up and puts a stop to it.
July 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pmHere’s a start . . .
Van Halen – Aint Talkin’ Bout Love & Eruption
July 24th, 2008 at 2:56 pmCollective Soul – December
Canned Heat – Goin to the Country
Allman Brothers – One Way Out
Zep – Immigrant Song, When the Levee Breaks, and so many more . . .
Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon, Welcome to the Machine
Jimi – Star Spangled Banner
Skynyrd – Free Bird
Need more?
July 24th, 2008 at 3:01 pmDeep Purple, Rush (Caress of Steel), Petty, Arrowsmith (esp the old stuff), Foo Fighters, Sabbath (original album is the best), Nirvana, . . .
July 24th, 2008 at 3:12 pmAerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” is definitely a winner…love “Immigrant Song”…a lot of college bands actually play that, i.e. Mizzou…Peter Frampton’s “Do You Feel Like You Do” is an epic one you can totally jam out to…The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues”…anything Pearl Jam…but making a list of 15 is tough. Might have to be a double disc. This is going to be a fun one for sure.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:16 pmSeger’s “Turn The Page” is a great one to start off the early morning with. Man, I miss Arrowhead
July 24th, 2008 at 3:19 pmNeil Young is another great morning starter on gameday…Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun” is awesome…could go all day…
July 24th, 2008 at 3:28 pm“Sunday, Bloody Sunday” by U2 just came on my shuffle…that has to be on the list, just for the title.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:39 pmNeil Young and Eric Burden – another 2 of my favs.
Btw, there’s an awesome U2 trib band from KC named “Rattle and Hum” if you ever get the chance . . .
July 24th, 2008 at 3:48 pmCan’t leave out Zep’s “Communication Breakdown” either.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pmYou could just tailgate to Led Zeppelin. My favorite catalog hands down. I’ll check out Rattle and Hum if I ever get the chance. ZoSo is an awesome Zep cover band, too…
http://www.zosoontour.net/index1.htm
Get them to play at an Arrowhead Addict tailgate in a parking lot somewhere. Now THAT would be something.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:56 pmDon’t suppose anyone here is an ‘insider’. Anyone?
http://kan.scout.com/a.z?s=115&p=2&c=771883&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fkan.scout.com%2f2%2f771883.html
I don’t feel like forking up the dough for it, but DAMMIT I want to know what this says! Might be some juicy tidbits about the GD situation.
July 24th, 2008 at 5:29 pmI promised Nick I wouldn’t have any insider info from their site over here, but I would suggest just to sign up for just a month. The insider info is really only worthwhile during free agency and the draft and during camp.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:19 pmI’m not sure how long it will take, but isn’t it a good thing that Early is already signed? That deal went without any hassle… I’m gonna just cross my fingers. At least we got our player who is changing positions and is supposed to be the cornerstone of our offensive line signed…. *SIGH*
July 25th, 2008 at 5:42 am