Roaf to Retire? - The Orange Mane

Rascal · 07-28-2006, 07:20 AM

Per PFT

POSTED 8:55 a.m. EDT, July 28, 2006

ROAF RETIRING?

The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs have excused left tackle Willie Roaf from the start of training camp for personal reasons, days after coach Herm Edwards said that Roaf would be present.

Though we've heard nothing specific regarding whether and when Roaf will be back, we're now willing to disclose that Roaf is the guy to whom we were referring several weeks back as the candidate for a surprise retirement. We were later told that he wasn't going to be retiring, so we never identified him by name.

But now we're not so sure. We haven't heard anything specific along these lines, other than the rumors from earlier in the summer that he was thinking about packing it in notwithstanding a declaration from May that he would play.

If Roaf calls it quits, the team would lose both of its starting tackles from 2005, raising the possibility that newcomer Kyle Turley would win a spot with the first team despite a lengthy absence from the game.

So to all of those Chiefs fans who wanted us to adjust our Preseason Power Rankings to account for the arrival of Ty Law, the move would at least be balanced out by Roaf's retirement.

Stay tuned.

Arkansas Bronco · 07-28-2006, 07:24 AM

LJ's fantasy value is falling......

ROYC75 · 07-28-2006, 07:25 AM

Per KC Star today, he has told them it's time to hang it up .......

Chiefs' Roaf retires
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

RIVER FALLS, Wis. | Tackle Willie Roaf, the foundation of one of the NFL’s best offensive lines, has retired.

Roaf wasn’t with the Chiefs when they reported for training camp on Thursday. Roaf told The Kansas City Star this morning by telephone that he had told president/general Carl Peterson and coach Herm Edwards of his plans weeks ago and even sent the Chiefs a letter declaring his intentions.

“I guess they want me to reconsider,’’ Roaf told The Star. “I’m solid on retiring and going back to school.’’

Roaf, 36, was emphatic in the spring that he would play this season. But today he said lingering hamstring and knee trouble led to his decision.

Roaf missed six games last season because of hamstring problems. He missed half of the 2001 season while playing for New Orleans after tearing knee ligaments.

Roaf joined the Chiefs in a trade from the Saints in 2002 and was a major factor in their offensive success. His retirement leaves a significant hole at left tackle.

Edwards said Thursday the Chiefs would use Jordan Black at left tackle and Kyle Turley at right tackle when practice begins this afternoon.

Roaf played 13 NFL seasons and made the Pro Bowl in all but two of them. Despite playing on only teams to reach the playoffs, Roaf will likely be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

shakenbake · 07-28-2006, 07:25 AM

looks like you can take the question mark out of your title.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/15145272.htm

shakenbake · 07-28-2006, 07:28 AM

Maybe that explains why they decied to get the Ty law deal done. This is good news for Broncos fans. Roaf was a beast. There is no way that O doesn't take a step back this year.

ROYC75 · 07-28-2006, 07:28 AM

That just improved your odds of winning the division.........

Gcver2ver3 · 07-28-2006, 07:29 AM

hope he retires....

it'll make me feel better for having traded LJ...

Darkhawk24 · 07-28-2006, 07:30 AM

Ouch! That is a HUGE loss. Roaf was one of the best tackles in the game for quite some time. It sure would suck to be a Chiefs fan today.

I'm not going to pile on as I couldn't imagine losing one of the few backbones of your team at the start of training camp.

shakenbake · 07-28-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcver2ver3

hope he retires....

it'll make me feel better for having traded LJ...

Its a done deal. He is retired.

Hotrod · 07-28-2006, 07:31 AM

Thats a nasty blow to chef fans in trailer parks around the globe.

Cant knock the guy he was a stud but sure dont mind seeing him hitting the golf range either.

Old Dude · 07-28-2006, 07:32 AM

Thank God.

I'd much rather see Roaf in the Hall of Fame than on the Chief's roster.

The AFC West is now Denver's for the taking.

elsid13 · 07-28-2006, 07:34 AM

Wow, major blow to the offense. Bobo and the rest of the trolls must be ready to jump off thier trailer roof now.

shakenbake · 07-28-2006, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkhawk24

Ouch! That is a HUGE loss. Roaf was one of the best tackles in the game for quite some time. It sure would suck to be a Chiefs fan today.

I'm not going to pile on as I couldn't imagine losing one of the few backbones of your team at the start of training camp.

ahh come on pile on it will be fun. I can't wait to see the INT back in trINT.

elsid13 · 07-28-2006, 07:37 AM

Over/under on the # of sacks that Trint takes this year.

NaptownChief · 07-28-2006, 07:37 AM

This sure makes the drafting of Bernard Pollard over Eric Winston look incredibly stupid....Which I thought looked incredibly stupid on draft day knowing that this was extremely likely. Talk about backing yourself in a corner when you didn't have to.

Nice work King Carl...At least you were able to get you a 4-12 coach for a 3rd rounder.

Mediator12 · 07-28-2006, 07:37 AM

Jordan Black at LT. That sounds a lot better than Roaf. How long until Shields follows? Nevertheless, This just takes KC's AGING Offensive Line down to respectable from dominant.

elsid13 · 07-28-2006, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mediator12

Jordan Black at LT. That sounds a lot better than Roaf. How long until Shields follows? Nevertheless, This just takes KC's AGING Offensive Line down to respectable from dominant.

They aren't getting old, just ask bob

NaptownChief · 07-28-2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mediator12

Jordan Black at LT. That sounds a lot better than Roaf. How long until Shields follows? Nevertheless, This just takes KC's AGING Offensive Line down to respectable from dominant.

I would be really surprised if Black starts at LT...If he does I can assure you that revolving door will require a body bag for Green.

Arkansas Bronco · 07-28-2006, 07:39 AM

Come on guys they havnt lost anything remember they have former all-pro Turley coming in. HAHAHAHA.........sorry just couldnt help it.

NaptownChief · 07-28-2006, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkansas_Bronco

Come on guys they havnt lost anything remember they have former all-pro Turley coming in. HAHAHAHA.........sorry just couldnt help it.

I can assure you that if Turley still has a bad back and only weighs 250lbs he would still be better than Jordan Black.

shakenbake · 07-28-2006, 07:41 AM

I just don't understand how the master motivator Horm wasn't able to convince him to play another season.

Smiling Assassin27 · 07-28-2006, 07:42 AM

in Bob's world, anyone they put in at LT will be an upgrade and he'll be thankful Roaf retired. i can't say i'm not elated at the news but do wish Roaf well--always a top shelf guy and player.

elsid13 · 07-28-2006, 07:42 AM

Guess KC will have to rely on its D to carry them this year.

Hotrod · 07-28-2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaptownChief

This sure makes the drafting of Bernard Pollard over Eric Winston look incredibly stupid....Which I thought looked incredibly stupid on draft day knowing that this was extremely likely. Talk about backing yourself in a corner when you didn't have to.

Nice work King Carl...At least you were able to get you a 4-12 coach for a 3rd rounder.

Damn you nappy your taking all the fun out of this thread.

Wheres bob he'll cry for us

Hotrod · 07-28-2006, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elsid13

Guess KC will have to rely on its D to carry them this year.

holy coffee out the nose batman

07-28-2006, 07:20 AM	#1
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,582 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Roaf to Retire? Per PFT POSTED 8:55 a.m. EDT, July 28, 2006 ROAF RETIRING? The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs have excused left tackle Willie Roaf from the start of training camp for personal reasons, days after coach Herm Edwards said that Roaf would be present. Though we've heard nothing specific regarding whether and when Roaf will be back, we're now willing to disclose that Roaf is the guy to whom we were referring several weeks back as the candidate for a surprise retirement. We were later told that he wasn't going to be retiring, so we never identified him by name. But now we're not so sure. We haven't heard anything specific along these lines, other than the rumors from earlier in the summer that he was thinking about packing it in notwithstanding a declaration from May that he would play. If Roaf calls it quits, the team would lose both of its starting tackles from 2005, raising the possibility that newcomer Kyle Turley would win a spot with the first team despite a lengthy absence from the game. So to all of those Chiefs fans who wanted us to adjust our Preseason Power Rankings to account for the arrival of Ty Law, the move would at least be balanced out by Roaf's retirement. Stay tuned.

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07-28-2006, 07:24 AM	#2
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	LJ's fantasy value is falling......

07-28-2006, 07:25 AM	#3
ROYC75 Here to moderate da donks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inside your head ! Posts: 2,460	Per KC Star today, he has told them it's time to hang it up ....... Chiefs' Roaf retires By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star RIVER FALLS, Wis. \| Tackle Willie Roaf, the foundation of one of the NFL’s best offensive lines, has retired. Roaf wasn’t with the Chiefs when they reported for training camp on Thursday. Roaf told The Kansas City Star this morning by telephone that he had told president/general Carl Peterson and coach Herm Edwards of his plans weeks ago and even sent the Chiefs a letter declaring his intentions. “I guess they want me to reconsider,’’ Roaf told The Star. “I’m solid on retiring and going back to school.’’ Roaf, 36, was emphatic in the spring that he would play this season. But today he said lingering hamstring and knee trouble led to his decision. Roaf missed six games last season because of hamstring problems. He missed half of the 2001 season while playing for New Orleans after tearing knee ligaments. Roaf joined the Chiefs in a trade from the Saints in 2002 and was a major factor in their offensive success. His retirement leaves a significant hole at left tackle. Edwards said Thursday the Chiefs would use Jordan Black at left tackle and Kyle Turley at right tackle when practice begins this afternoon. Roaf played 13 NFL seasons and made the Pro Bowl in all but two of them. Despite playing on only teams to reach the playoffs, Roaf will likely be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

07-28-2006, 07:25 AM	#4
shakenbake Texas Homer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 3,136	looks like you can take the question mark out of your title. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/15145272.htm

07-28-2006, 07:28 AM	#5
shakenbake Texas Homer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 3,136	Maybe that explains why they decied to get the Ty law deal done. This is good news for Broncos fans. Roaf was a beast. There is no way that O doesn't take a step back this year.

07-28-2006, 07:29 AM	#7
Gcver2ver3 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: not Lance Ball	hope he retires.... it'll make me feel better for having traded LJ...

07-28-2006, 07:30 AM	#8
Darkhawk24 Draft Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,552	Ouch! That is a HUGE loss. Roaf was one of the best tackles in the game for quite some time. It sure would suck to be a Chiefs fan today. I'm not going to pile on as I couldn't imagine losing one of the few backbones of your team at the start of training camp.

07-28-2006, 07:31 AM	#10
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Thats a nasty blow to chef fans in trailer parks around the globe. Cant knock the guy he was a stud but sure dont mind seeing him hitting the golf range either.

07-28-2006, 07:32 AM	#11
Old Dude Host Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: As if I'd tell you crazies! Posts: 14,232	Thank God. I'd much rather see Roaf in the Hall of Fame than on the Chief's roster. The AFC West is now Denver's for the taking.

07-28-2006, 07:34 AM	#12
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,139	Wow, major blow to the offense. Bobo and the rest of the trolls must be ready to jump off thier trailer roof now.

07-28-2006, 07:37 AM	#14
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,139	Over/under on the # of sacks that Trint takes this year.

07-28-2006, 07:37 AM	#15
NaptownChief Donkeys Nightmare Football Pimp Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,490	This sure makes the drafting of Bernard Pollard over Eric Winston look incredibly stupid....Which I thought looked incredibly stupid on draft day knowing that this was extremely likely. Talk about backing yourself in a corner when you didn't have to. Nice work King Carl...At least you were able to get you a 4-12 coach for a 3rd rounder.

07-28-2006, 07:37 AM	#16
Mediator12 OM analyst REAL Front Seven Bandwagon !!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INDY Posts: 9,703 Adopt-a-Bronco: Malik Jackson	Jordan Black at LT. That sounds a lot better than Roaf. How long until Shields follows? Nevertheless, This just takes KC's AGING Offensive Line down to respectable from dominant.

07-28-2006, 07:39 AM	#19
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Come on guys they havnt lost anything remember they have former all-pro Turley coming in. HAHAHAHA.........sorry just couldnt help it.

07-28-2006, 07:41 AM	#21
shakenbake Texas Homer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 3,136	I just don't understand how the master motivator Horm wasn't able to convince him to play another season.

07-28-2006, 07:42 AM	#22
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 11,104 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	in Bob's world, anyone they put in at LT will be an upgrade and he'll be thankful Roaf retired. i can't say i'm not elated at the news but do wish Roaf well--always a top shelf guy and player.