Chiefs Extend Jake O’Connell, Says Report

I mean the action shot used for this story is him sitting on the bench!?

Not so sure I get this. Are they thinking that he's the blocking TE now? Wasn't he inactive for the last quarter of the season, because he was out played by Becht? If you are going to pay for a blocking TE, throw the money at Becht, and draft a guy. We'll see, i guess.

If O'Connell is on the active roster come next season, then it will be one area of depth that the Chiefs fail to address properly in the off-season--at least in my view. There have to be better options out there. I've seen enough of his play. Either he needs to improve enough to beat out five other guys that get brought in, or the Chiefs have failed to adequately address a position (depth) of need. It is going to 'torque my teapot' so to speak if a thirty yard scamper by Charles gets called back because of another one of O'Connell's holding penalties.

This signing doesn't mean anything. It doesn't mean Pioli is smart or dumb, it doesn't mean the Chiefs are cheap it just doesnt mean anything. Your allowed a certain number of players for camp and you'd be stupid to not have a camp with the maximum players allowed and that's all this is, another players to fill the roster. If he's with the Chiefs come the start of the season who knows but i do know if he is it'll be practice squad at best.

People are talking about the Chiefs havin to franchise Bowe but to keep Bowe and Carr the Chiefs might have to franchise Carr and sign Bowe to the long term deal. It's looking more and more like Carr is gonna want to get paid and make things difficult for Pioli and chiefs to sign him.

This is not related to this article, but I thought it'd be funny to mention. I just read a quote regarding Haley as the new OC for the steelers: "As an offensive coordinator, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience," Tomlin said. "But he also brings intangibles I really value." Ah, intangibles. I'll bet Haley loves that description of himself.

Next thing you know Tyler Palko is gonna be signed for "training camp competition." Ugh... Just cut the loose baggage already.

Pioli just gettin' after it.

I'm fine with them skimping on the 3rd string TE as long as they spend the money on Carr and Bowe.

"O'Connell is scheduled to earn a $615,000 base salary and has a $25,000 workout bonus for 2012" its not like they paid him millions

Not a favorite move but a definite "who cares?". This signing just keeps Pioli record of brilliance intact for his drafting. Moeaki is always on the edge of his next injury, Pope is done, and Becht is looking for his next broadcasting gig. We got to have someone plat TE. By the end of last year weren't the actives Pope and Becht? Interesting when the top veteran free agents are rated, the top ten include Carr and Bowe. A shame Pioli did not identify them last year before they have so much money coming their direction. Will they walk or sign with the Chiefs, franchise tag makes either or both really expensive? Will any of you be disappointed if they walk? Will the defense suffer without Carr or the offense without Bowe?

I don't actually know anything about it, but "mac's football blog" doesn't necessarily sound like a real credible source lol

The cool thing about a new OC, is that we might see some under-used players get a shot at taking on bigger roles (a process I always find interesting, because there is usually a diamond in the rough). Maybe resigning our TE tells us that Daboll has a plan for using the TE's more and wants a good, offseason look at O'Connell. And, like most here, I have a strong feeling we will draft a TE in April, as well as sign at least one more in FA.

You mean Jake "Seven catches" O'Connell? Boy I'm glad Pioli is using his time wisely to take care of this task and not wasting it on guys like Carr or Bowe. That would be shameful.

The raiders just cut Rhoutt....really..but i guess it ok to resign O'Connell at least he is better than Pope

I mean the action shot used for this story is him sitting on the bench!?

Not so sure I get this. Are they thinking that he's the blocking TE now? Wasn't he inactive for the last quarter of the season, because he was out played by Becht? If you are going to pay for a blocking TE, throw the money at Becht, and draft a guy. We'll see, i guess.

If O'Connell is on the active roster come next season, then it will be one area of depth that the Chiefs fail to address properly in the off-season--at least in my view. There have to be better options out there. I've seen enough of his play. Either he needs to improve enough to beat out five other guys that get brought in, or the Chiefs have failed to adequately address a position (depth) of need. It is going to 'torque my teapot' so to speak if a thirty yard scamper by Charles gets called back because of another one of O'Connell's holding penalties.

This signing doesn't mean anything. It doesn't mean Pioli is smart or dumb, it doesn't mean the Chiefs are cheap it just doesnt mean anything. Your allowed a certain number of players for camp and you'd be stupid to not have a camp with the maximum players allowed and that's all this is, another players to fill the roster. If he's with the Chiefs come the start of the season who knows but i do know if he is it'll be practice squad at best.

People are talking about the Chiefs havin to franchise Bowe but to keep Bowe and Carr the Chiefs might have to franchise Carr and sign Bowe to the long term deal. It's looking more and more like Carr is gonna want to get paid and make things difficult for Pioli and chiefs to sign him.

This is not related to this article, but I thought it'd be funny to mention. I just read a quote regarding Haley as the new OC for the steelers: "As an offensive coordinator, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience," Tomlin said. "But he also brings intangibles I really value." Ah, intangibles. I'll bet Haley loves that description of himself.

Next thing you know Tyler Palko is gonna be signed for "training camp competition." Ugh... Just cut the loose baggage already.

Pioli just gettin' after it.

I'm fine with them skimping on the 3rd string TE as long as they spend the money on Carr and Bowe.

"O'Connell is scheduled to earn a $615,000 base salary and has a $25,000 workout bonus for 2012" its not like they paid him millions

Not a favorite move but a definite "who cares?". This signing just keeps Pioli record of brilliance intact for his drafting. Moeaki is always on the edge of his next injury, Pope is done, and Becht is looking for his next broadcasting gig. We got to have someone plat TE. By the end of last year weren't the actives Pope and Becht?

Interesting when the top veteran free agents are rated, the top ten include Carr and Bowe. A shame Pioli did not identify them last year before they have so much money coming their direction. Will they walk or sign with the Chiefs, franchise tag makes either or both really expensive? Will any of you be disappointed if they walk? Will the defense suffer without Carr or the offense without Bowe?

I don't actually know anything about it, but "mac's football blog" doesn't necessarily sound like a real credible source lol