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Matt Leinart on his way out in Arizona?

31 August 2010

It’s not often that former first round picks are traded or released by their respective club without having spent a significant amount of time as a starter first, but in the case of Arizona quarterback Matt Leinart, it seems likely that very scenario will be playing itself out at some point this week. According Fox [...]

Cowboys shopping Sam Hurd, Chiefs interested?

23 April 2010

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With standout Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant in the fold, Dallas now has the luxury of having a solid trio of receivers for quarterback Tony Romo to work with. Unfortunately for the other players at the position, that means the Cowboys will more than likely be shopping them around throughout the remainder of this [...]

Chiefs nab Eric Berry

22 April 2010

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Can’t believe I’m finally writing this… as a lifelong Chiefs fan, I’ve wanted to see Eric Berry playing on Sundays at Arrowhead Stadium for a long time now. Okay enough with the personal bias… in Berry, the Chiefs are getting a premier safety capable of changing the game with his physical presence in both the [...]

Pre-Draft Team Needs: AFC West

18 April 2010

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This is the fourth part of our series, analyzing every division in the league headed into next Thursday’s draft. You can read our previous posts covering the AFC East, AFC North, and AFC South here. As always, feel free to let us know what you think in the comment thread… enjoy! Denver Broncos (8-8) The [...]

Browns, three others to host Eric Berry for workout

26 March 2010

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Over the last week or so, many teams have lined up meetings with players set to be available in the nearing 2010 NFL Draft, but none have been as intriguing and thought-provoking as the ones confirmed to have been scheduled today with Eric Berry, who is considered one of the top-ranked prospects and the most [...]

Kansas City Chiefs Sign Former Colt Ryan Lilja

16 March 2010

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The Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement with the top available free agent interior lineman, Ryan Lilja. Lilja started 59 games on an Indianapolis Colts team that had the league’s best regular season record throughout his tenure there. This move, in a way is admitting they were wrong; the Chiefs cut Lilja in 2004, [...]

Jerheme Urban joins Todd Haley in Kansas City

11 March 2010

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The exodus out of the desert continued late last evening, with wide receiver Jerheme Urban leaving the Cardinals to sign with the Chiefs. The story was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. No terms have been released as of yet. Urban was likely swayed by his former coach, Todd Haley, who is now in his [...]

Thomas Jones inks two year deal in Kansas City

9 March 2010

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Hurt feelings can be a powerful motivator, and this afternoon free agent running back Thomas Jones exemplified that in a big way, signing a contract with the Chiefs, after being unceremoniusly dumped by New York. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jones has agreed to a two year deal for $5 million, with $500,000 in incentives. Cut [...]

Chiefs finalize deal with Chambers

8 March 2010

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One of the top priorities for the Chiefs this off-season was to re-sign wide receiver Chris Chambers. After a few quiet daysto start free agency and several rumors of his departure to different locales, Kansas City made good on their desire to bring him back with a new three year contract. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, [...]

Chiefs to get first crack at Jones

6 March 2010

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At 31 years old, this will likely be the last hurrah for Thomas Jones in free agency, and while the possibility still remains that he’ll come back to play in New York next fall, Kansas City has apparently made the first move to lock him in to a new deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting [...]

With Crennel on board, Chiefs axe Pendergast

13 January 2010

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The other shoe fell this morning in Kansas City, with the Chiefs choosing to dismiss defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast, after their addition of Romeo Crennel became official. The news of Pendergast’s firing was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Pendergast came to the Chiefs along with head coach Todd Haley last spring from Arizona, but [...]

Crennel, Chiefs marriage complete?

11 January 2010

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Wed @ 9:15 am – It’s a done deal, according to Scout.com’s Adam Caplan. Crennel will get a three year deal with the Chiefs and should start shortly after the East-West Shrine game on January 23rd. Tues @ 1:25 pm – ESPN’s Bill Williamson is reporting that Crennel will discuss a return to the NFL [...]