HAHAHA FRED EX UPDATE! you want to check this out...

[TheReverend]

The KANSAS CITY star is reporting that Freddie Mitchell will work out for KC next week. Sorry didnt post actual article, but that requires registering for a KC site and Id sooner go back to Iraq than do that.

And to think some Chiefs fans were knocking the Jerry Rice signing...

[Needa Pass Rush]

The KANSAS CITY star is reporting that Freddie Mitchell will work out for KC next week. Sorry didnt post actual article, but that requires registering for a KC site and Id sooner go back to Iraq than do that.

And to think some Chiefs fans were knocking the Jerry Rice signing...

Posted on Fri, Jun. 03, 2005



Ex-Eagle to try out for Chiefs

By ELIZABETH MERRILL
The Kansas City Star

Around the same time the Chiefs said goodbye to Johnnie Morton on Thursday, another receiver made plans to visit Kansas City.

Freddie Mitchell, an outspoken former Eagle who nicknamed himself “FredEx,” will work out for the Chiefs next week. President and general manager Carl Peterson confirmed Mitchell's visit late Thursday and said the Chiefs will do some bargain hunting in the coming weeks, specifically at receiver, but would sign someone only if they could get him on the cheap.

Mitchell might be in that category: He has been looking for work for nearly a month after being cut by Philadelphia.

“I guess I'm interested in seeing him come in and work out to see why he failed,” Peterson said. “Because he hasn't been able to be as productive as Philadelphia wished that he was. There has been something missing there. Can you find that and ignite it? Possibly.”

Peterson said the Chiefs planned to bring in at least one other receiver.

He joked that Mitchell might have an edge because he had attended UCLA, Peterson's alma mater. Mitchell, a 26-year-old, was a first-round draft pick in 2001, but his numbers never matched his hype. Mitchell's best season came in 2003, when he caught 35 passes for 498 yards and two touchdowns.

In the NFC second-round playoffs against Green Bay that season, Mitchell made a game-saving catch on fourth and 26 with 1:26 to play and moved Philadelphia into the conference championship. But 2004 wasn't as productive. Dissatisfied with his role as the slot receiver, Mitchell lashed out at quarterback Donovan McNabb. He was told to stay away from the Eagles' offseason workouts last month.

Morton was told the same thing but for different reasons. The Chiefs wanted the veteran to take a pay cut, which he was unwilling to do for the second straight season. This time, Peterson cut Morton, 33, who was scheduled to earn $3 million in 2005.

Peterson said coach Dick Vermeil had had “a nice conversation” with Morton after he was cut Thursday.

“He said he understood,” Peterson said. “My assumption, my experience, is that they'll want to go out and look around and see if anybody wants to stand up to his current contract or above.

“I'm not in any way diminishing Johnnie's skills, but he's 33 years old. … There's a wide receiver who signed for the minimum with Denver (Jerry Rice) who's going to be 43 years old, which is astonishing. But every player is different. I wish Johnnie the best.”

With Morton gone, the Chiefs turn their attention to a young group of receivers led by Samie Parker, a 5-foot-11, 190-pounder. Parker is the apparent starter after playing sparingly as rookie until the final month of 2004, when he had nine catches and a touchdown.

Marc Boerigter, Darrell Hill, Chris Horn and rookie Craphonso Thorpe are also competing for jobs. Boerigter and Horn are recovering from knee injuries.

“I'm confident in Samie Parker after what I saw last year when he got to play at the end of the season,” Peterson said. “He's got great speed and outstanding hands. It's his second year. He's got to step up and play. It's almost impossible … well it is impossible … to have high-priced, veteran players at every starting position. It just doesn't work.”

So by late Thursday, the Chiefs were monitoring the waiver wires. Peterson noticed that Seattle had cut receiver Koren Robinson.

He said the team would discuss whether to bring Robinson in. But the Chiefs will also discuss cornerbacks — you can't have enough good cornerbacks, he said — and any other surprise bargains.

“It's the nature of the National Football League,” Peterson said. “No one plays forever. Free-agency has a real impact in our game, and at some point you've got to look at the younger receivers and get them involved. That's why we drafted Samie Parker; that's why we signed Boerigter three years ago and why we drafted Craphonso.

“I'm hopeful, and we're planning that one or two of those guys are going to step up. Now are we still going to continue to look? Sure. Without any question. I have that obligation to the organization.”

To reach Elizabeth Merrill, Chiefs reporter for The Star, call (816) 234-4744 or send e-mail to lmerrill@kcstar.com.

The replacements

Here's a look at the wide receivers on the Chiefs' current roster and what they did last season:


Name Rec. Yards Avg. TDs
Eddie Kennison 62 1,086 17.5 8
Under pressure to produce, stay healthy
Dante Hall 25 230 9.2 0
If he's on field, Chiefs are thin at WR
Chris Horn 15 178 11.9 1
Opportunity is there, but is the talent?
Samie Parker 9 137 15.2 1
Time to shed potential label
Marc Boerigter DNP — injured reserve
Has to prove he's healthy
Craphonso Thorpe In college
This year's Parker — a long-term project

[SoCalBronco]

The People's Mullet?

[elsid13]

Where Boob and the rest of KC Mullet Crowd now. Come on I'm looking for the postive spin!!!!!

[SoCalBronco]

Where Boob and the rest of KC Mullet Crowd now. Come on I'm looking for the postive spin!!!!!

Pfft. Freddie Mitchell will have no trouble with Champ Bailey.

[Mtbrncofn]

A perfect fit. Him and Quitterson can run their mouths together. A horrifying thought, actually.

[clint7]

The KANSAS CITY star is reporting that Freddie Mitchell will work out for KC next week. Sorry didnt post actual article, but that requires registering for a KC site and Id sooner go back to Iraq than do that.

And to think some Chiefs fans were knocking the Jerry Rice signing...

Ha! LOL Ha!

[TheReverend]

I love how old the chiefs offense is... and how ridiculously laughable the youth is. Reminds me of the Raiders a couple years back...

Socal, did you see my post on the Bailey thread? He'll be WR #6 and we'll use the roster spot for DL depth or Ernster

[elsid13]

Pfft. Freddie Mitchell will have no trouble with Champ Bailey.


Thanks.

[SoCalBronco]

I love how old the chiefs offense is... and how ridiculously laughable the youth is. Reminds me of the Raiders a couple years back...

Socal, did you see my post on the Bailey thread? He'll be WR #6 and we'll use the roster spot for DL depth or Ernster

that may very well be true. Watson said they remain committed to getting him in on the offense in various packages.

[TheReverend]

that may very well be true. Watson said they remain committed to getting him in on the offense in various packages.

Thats my guess at least... I think Shanny's mildly paranoid about having a pass rush repeat of last year... with good reason. Luckily Courtney Brown will be comeback player of the year.

[Ballhawk]

Luckily Courtney Brown will be comeback player of the year.

Barely edging out TP :thumbs:

[TheReverend]

Barely edging out TP :thumbs:

You know it took me a minute to realize you meant Pryce. Like him too, but Brown's a freak in speed along with power. 80 tackles as an end? I just want him to blow up the play on the strong side to help make DJ look even better.

[ozomulsion]

I love how old the chiefs offense is... and how ridiculously laughable the youth is. Reminds me of the Raiders a couple years back...

Socal, did you see my post on the Bailey thread? He'll be WR #6 and we'll use the roster spot for DL depth or Ernster

Well if true that writes off Nate the Great and Adams.

[TheReverend]

Well if true that writes off Nate the Great and Adams.

Yeah I figure BJ goes PS then NFLE and Romar Crenshaw goes PigglyWiggly then bags groceries.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

The KANSAS CITY star is reporting that Freddie Mitchell will work out for KC next week. Sorry didnt post actual article, but that requires registering for a KC site and Id sooner go back to Iraq than do that.

And to think some Chiefs fans were knocking the Jerry Rice signing...
This would be a good signing for the Chiefs. Mitchell would be their #1 receiver if that tells you anything.

[Bronx33]

Pfft. Freddie Mitchell will have no trouble with Champ Bailey.


lmao!

[-Slap-]

The KANSAS CITY star is reporting that Freddie Mitchell will work out for KC next week. Sorry didnt post actual article, but that requires registering for a KC site and Id sooner go back to Iraq than do that.

And to think some Chiefs fans were knocking the Jerry Rice signing...

Funniest post in days.

rofl

[TheReverend]

Funniest post in days.

rofl

Obviously you havent seen my "Cut Mike Anderson" thread where I'm getting ganged by a horde of angry Bronco fans with pitchforks and torches...

[-Slap-]

Obviously you havent seen my "Cut Mike Anderson" thread where I'm getting ganged by a horde of angry Bronco fans with pitchforks and torches...

I'm pacing myself.

[TheReverend]

The closest thing I have to a friendly face is SoCal cracking jokes in there

[-Slap-]

The closest thing I have to a friendly face is SoCal cracking jokes in there

Friends are overrated anyway. Bob Crane and that guy he shot all those amatuer pornos with were friends and look what happened there.

[TheReverend]

That movie was pretty good though...

[-Slap-]

That movie was pretty good though...

I couldn't get into it. I liked Hogan's Heroes, though.

http://secure.essemble.biz/clients/49/sports_docs/Hogan.jpg

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I couldn't get into it. I liked Hogan's Heroes, though.

http://secure.essemble.biz/clients/49/sports_docs/Hogan.jpg
:) some great epsiodes!
<a href="http://www.wavsource.com/snds_2005-06-03_1046836003079874/tv/misc/hogans_nothing.wav">Nothing</a>

[Bronx33]

Hooooooogggaannnnnn!!!!!!

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I'd have no problems bringing in Freddie for the veteran minimum. No risk whatsoever.

I'm also on the record as saying the Rice deal was good for you guys.

[TheReverend]

I'd have no problems bringing in Freddie for the veteran minimum. No risk whatsoever.

I'm also on the record as saying the Rice deal was good for you guys.

Thats the most sense youve ever made. Maybe after week 3 hell give an interview and thank Tony Gonzalez's hands...

[Needa Pass Rush]

Has anyone seen Bob's Uranus?

[DBroncos4life]

Thats the most sense youve ever made. Maybe after week 3 hell give an interview and thank Tony Gonzalez's hands...


This is a game bob likes to play. 4 weeks into the season bob will bash the Rice pick up like everyone else.

[Tha rock]

Rice was akind of good move for you guys. Mitch will be cool for the chefs hes not bad just his mouth never stops going.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

This is a game bob likes to play. 4 weeks into the season bob will bash the Rice pick up like everyone else.

Why? Rice isn't in a position of importance for the Broncos. He's a 4th receiver, 3rd receiver at best.

There's not much he can do to harm the team.