My Chief Concerns: Free Agent Wide Receivers In 2011

by My Chief Concerns

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The Kansas City Chiefs need a second wide receiver.  The Chiefs pick 21st in the draft this year and according to most draft pundits it is an unfavorable spot to pick a wide receiver.  This coupled with the fact that most rookie wide receivers are not that productive in their first couple of years lends proof that the Chiefs should dip into the wide receiver free agency pool.

For the first time in a long time the Kansas City Chiefs look like an attractive option for free agents, this holds especially true for a free agent wide receiver.  Who would not want to play opposite Dwayne Bowe who will most likely get double covered most of the time? 

With the threat of lockouts, franchise tags, and contract extensions looming, we will not know for sure how the list of free agent receivers will pan out but we can surely speculate. So without further adieu here is a list of possible wide receiver free agents (in no particular order):

More after the jump…

  • Vincent Jackson (SD)
  • Sidney Rice (MIN)
  • Santonio Holmes (NYJ)
  • Braylon Edwards (NYJ)
  • Malcom Floyd (SD)
  • Steve Smith (NYG)
  • Terrell Owens (CIN)
  • Randy Moss (TEN)
  • Mike Williams (SEA)
  • James Jones (GB)
  • Steve Breaston (ARI)
  • Early Doucet (ARZ)
  • Brian Finneran (ATL)
  • Donte’ Stallworth (BAL)
  • TJ Houshmandzadeh (BAL)
  • Rashied Davis (CHI)
  • Devin Aromashadu (CHI)
  • Chansi Stuckey (CLE)
  • Sam Hurd (DAL)
  • Jacoby Jones (HOU)
  • Mike Sims-Walker (JAC)
  • Hank Baskett (MIN)
  • Greg Lewis (MIN)
  • Lance Moore (NO)
  • Courtney Roby (NO)
  • Derek Hagan (NYG)
  • Darius Reynaud (NYG)
  • Brad Smith (NYJ)
  • Johnnie Lee Higgins (OAK)
  • Legedu Naanee (SD)
  • Ben Obomanu (SEA)
  • Laurent Robinson (STL)
  • Danny Amendola (STL)
  • Mark Clayton (STL)
  • Maurice Stovall (TB)
  • Santana Moss (WAS)

 

I repeat some of these potential free agents may never see free agency, but a good majority of them will.  The names that stand out to me and that potentially fit the mold of a Haley/Pioli player are, (and in my order of preference):

  • James Jones (GB) The guy is a stud and Green Bay is overflowing with too many good receivers, they cannot keep them all. Can they?
  • Mike Sims-Walker (JAC) He has really turned it up over the last couple of year, the Jags would be crazy to let him go.
  • Steve Breaston (AZ) He has a history with Haley and has been productive when called upon.
  • TJ Houshmandzadeh (BAL) He made a mistake signing with Baltimore as their number three (3) wide out and he knows it.  He still has some talent left, enough to be Dwayne Bowe’s number two (2).
  • Jacoby Jones (HOU) This guy is a play maker.  He caught 51 balls this season playing opposite Andre Johnson.  A good solid number two player.
  • Santonio Holmes/Braylon Edwards (NYJ) Both these players can be inconsistent, especially Braylon, but when they are good they are great.  They can also be good number ones (1) also.  The Jets can’t possible keep them both, oh and Brad Smith too.

 

We made a play on Anquan Boldin last year, so the Chiefs are not averse to bringing in high priced talent.  So Addicts, what are your thoughts?  Currently the free agent wide receiver pool is looking good. Right?

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i also think jon baldwin would be a good first pick if all the olb they were looking at are gone.

oh and while we're spending all this money, put nnamdi on the oppisite side of flowers

i say if you can get a good deal for vincent jackson, make a run at him, pry that wallet open. if the price is too high, make a big run at james jones, show him some money. draft aldon if he falls that far,and then take the best ot for the right side in the second rd. perfect ofseason for me. get james jones, draft aldon and best available OT in the first 2 rds.

I'm not sure Jackson fits in "the right 53," but he has all kinds of experience in the AFC West, were we need to improve, and he will want to stick it to the Chargers twice a year. AFC West teams enjoy screwing with each other in this way.

I would love to see MJD in red and gold but Jacksonville is not going to let him go. Doucet would be nice until we can get our hands on Fitz. If we can get a Packer or a Viking, it could help psyche our opponents out next year.

Some ideas: 1) Bring back Snoop Minnis 2) stick with Chambers 3) use 1st round pick on guy with best 40 time 4) Did you like Thom Jones at running back? Well you'll LOVE him at WR! 5) More Terry Copper We're gonna be juuuuuuuust fine. If anything we should draft more kick return specialists.

Why not go with the "reunion special" by bringing in Early Doucet? Haley knows him from AZ plus he played opposite Bowe at LSU - and pretty well at that I might add. On top of all that, Doucet plays in the shadow of Fitz so chances are he'd get more catches in KC. Is it just me or does this make too much sense?

Plus he has a cool name. We need some more cool names.

In three years Early has scored 2 TDS. What do you think about Mike Sims Walker? Same three years 14 tds.

Jermy, When you're the #3 receiver behind Fitz and Breaston/Boldin, you're simply not going to get a lot of looks coming your way in the EZ. Completely different than the scenario in KC.

I like the move, however I'm not normally much of a dream situation type of guy, but I can see this happeneing... Fitz is taking up a lot of money in arz that they need to rebuild. Why would ARZ give up their two good recievers, with low price tags, in Doucet and Breaston. They need as many "good" and low priced players as possible. I think the cards are falling nicely for KC to make an offer ARZ can't refuse. Take the weighty contract of Fitz off their hands, freeing up enough money to keep two solid wide outs on their roster, plus theyd get a high draft pick as well. I know they hate to lose Fitz, but 2 good recievers plus a high draft pick will benfit them much more. It also makes sense to get rid of him now, next year they have to pay him even more, or lose him and get nothing for him! Why not cash out now, and get a nice pay day.

"cards" are falling nicely for KC . . . nice play on words.

Fitz and Bowe. That is a dream situation. We have the cap room. One issue though. Haley wants a running team. With Fitz and Bowe we would have to throw every down.

Hey, if we can snag Fitz, you won't hear any complaints outta me. I'm just trying to keep my expectations reasonable here.

Spoken like a true Buddhist! I thought you subscribed to the pessimist religion. Just Kidding DD.

Give jones' carries to the receivers. I'm good with that.

I really hope you're right on this one!!!

I don't see most of the really good guys on that list hitting the market. I think we have a shot at the guys you listed at the end, however I don't see Whoyourmomma, Edwards, or Holmes as "Right 53" options. That leaves Breaston and the Jones(es). I'd be fine with any of those three.

Breaston and Jones are viable options. With Jones being more so. AZ might not want to let go of Breaston after Boldin has gone. Green Bay has too many talented receivers. That is why I believe Jones has a good shot at leaving GB. (unless he is super bowl MVP this weekend! lol!)

I've been hearing the Cards aren't showing signs of wanting to re-sign Breaston...though I can't remember where I heard that so take it with a grain of salt.

All would be a good improvement except R. Moss he's done. All the rest would be a definate improvement and a true NFL receiver. Haley will have ranked this list and I'm sure him and Pioli will find the right fit. Go Chiefs keep that arrow pionting up!

I agree. Cute Kid!

Thanks! 2026 Draft Class!

Rice would be by far the best in my oppinion, but they will never let him go in Min. He's a HUGE target who can jump over everyones head like a young Moss. I think next option would be B. Edwards, when he's ON this guy has CraZy skills! Oh and lets not forget the absolute BEST DEAL in the NFL least season in T.O. This guys is unbelievable!

I agree. Rice is stuck in Minny. Owens and Haley are like Fire and Ice. Don't think it would happen.

Wish I had a favorite but we have to leave this in Haley's hands. This is his specialty, WRs. While he did not do anything about it last year, this will be the year of the veteran free agent at WR. Not terribly interested in a "high draft pick" on WR, to easy to miss. Maybe late in the draft take a flyer on a pure speed guy to stretch the field.

Im not all that high on James Jones, he seems kinda inconsistent, maybe it's just because he doesn't start. I would love to pick up Rice or Breaston or Jacoby Jones though, Jacoby Jones probably has the most upside (he's usually the #3 receiver in Houston), but Rice would have the most immediate impact. No matter what, we've got a great opportunity to come away with somebody who could really lift our passing game.

True, most of these FAs are much better than we have now. Maybe I should have put Chris Chambers on the list. lol!

What happened to Larry Fitz? Is he off the table now?!

Not a free agent till next year

Thank you Matt!

i also think jon baldwin would be a good first pick if all the olb they were looking at are gone.

oh and while we're spending all this money, put nnamdi on the oppisite side of flowers

i say if you can get a good deal for vincent jackson, make a run at him, pry that wallet open. if the price is too high, make a big run at james jones, show him some money. draft aldon if he falls that far,and then take the best ot for the right side in the second rd. perfect ofseason for me. get james jones, draft aldon and best available OT in the first 2 rds.

I'm not sure Jackson fits in "the right 53," but he has all kinds of experience in the AFC West, were we need to improve, and he will want to stick it to the Chargers twice a year. AFC West teams enjoy screwing with each other in this way.

I would love to see MJD in red and gold but Jacksonville is not going to let him go. Doucet would be nice until we can get our hands on Fitz. If we can get a Packer or a Viking, it could help psyche our opponents out next year.

Some ideas:

1) Bring back Snoop Minnis

2) stick with Chambers

3) use 1st round pick on guy with best 40 time

4) Did you like Thom Jones at running back? Well you'll LOVE him at WR!

5) More Terry Copper

We're gonna be juuuuuuuust fine. If anything we should draft more kick return specialists.

Why not go with the "reunion special" by bringing in Early Doucet? Haley knows him from AZ plus he played opposite Bowe at LSU - and pretty well at that I might add. On top of all that, Doucet plays in the shadow of Fitz so chances are he'd get more catches in KC. Is it just me or does this make too much sense?

Plus he has a cool name. We need some more cool names.

In three years Early has scored 2 TDS.

What do you think about Mike Sims Walker? Same three years 14 tds.

Jermy,

When you're the #3 receiver behind Fitz and Breaston/Boldin, you're simply not going to get a lot of looks coming your way in the EZ. Completely different than the scenario in KC.

I like the move, however I'm not normally much of a dream situation type of guy, but I can see this happeneing... Fitz is taking up a lot of money in arz that they need to rebuild. Why would ARZ give up their two good recievers, with low price tags, in Doucet and Breaston. They need as many "good" and low priced players as possible. I think the cards are falling nicely for KC to make an offer ARZ can't refuse. Take the weighty contract of Fitz off their hands, freeing up enough money to keep two solid wide outs on their roster, plus theyd get a high draft pick as well. I know they hate to lose Fitz, but 2 good recievers plus a high draft pick will benfit them much more. It also makes sense to get rid of him now, next year they have to pay him even more, or lose him and get nothing for him! Why not cash out now, and get a nice pay day.

"cards" are falling nicely for KC . . . nice play on words.

Fitz and Bowe. That is a dream situation. We have the cap room. One issue though. Haley wants a running team. With Fitz and Bowe we would have to throw every down.