Chiefs add Harris, who is perfect for Edwards' DBy Len Pasquarelli - The Orange Mane

GSRelyea · 03-06-2007, 02:33 PM

Chiefs add Harris, who is perfect for Edwards' DBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2789621
Filling their need for more athleticism and playmaking potential at middle linebacker, the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday reached agreement with unrestricted free agent Napoleon Harris on a six-year deal.

Top free agents

HarrisLinebacker Napoleon Harris is No. 26 on ESPN.com's list of the top NFL free agents on the market. Story

• Scouting report

Complete financial details of the contract were not immediately available, but two league sources told ESPN.com that Harris will receive about $6 million-$7 million in guarantees.

Harris, 28, will replace Kawika Mitchell as Kansas City's starting middle linebacker. A solid run-stuffer but limited athlete, Mitchell is also an unrestricted free agent. He was not expected to return to the Chiefs and the acquisition of Harris all but guarantees that.

A five-year veteran, Harris has drawn interest from several teams since the start of free agency and visited earlier with Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials. But the Chiefs made him a priority, in part because head coach Herm Edwards believes Harris has the skills to fit well into his Cover 2 scheme, and moved quickly to complete a deal with him.

Because of his movement skills, Harris should be a middle linebacker capable of remaining on the field on third down, even in obvious passing situations.

Oddly, the Minnesota Vikings, who also play the Cover 2 scheme and for whom Harris played the past two seasons, made little effort to retain him, even though he was a productive player for them.

Minnesota signed E.J. Henderson to a long-term contract extension toward the end of last season, and will benefit from the return of 2006 first-round choice Chad Greenway, who missed his entire rookie campaign with a knee injury. So the Vikings, who also have a standout veteran on hand in Ben Leber, apparently felt they could allow Harris to move on to another team.

The Vikings acquired Harris as part of the 2005 trade that sent wide receiver Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders. Harris, a college standout at Northwestern, played three seasons for the Raiders, who chose him in the first round of the 2002 draft, before the trade.

In five seasons, Harris has 333 tackles, six sacks, three interceptions, nine passes defensed and four forced fumbles. He has appeared in 74 games and been a starter at the middle and weakside linebacker positions.

Senior writer Len Pasquarelli covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

Garcia Bronco · 03-06-2007, 02:38 PM

LMAO....Oakland trash

broncosteven · 03-06-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GSRelyea

Because of his Bowel movement skills, Harris should be a middle linebacker capable of remaining on the field on turd down, even in obvious GAS passing situations.

I fixed the post

Kaylore · 03-06-2007, 03:16 PM

I remember when Bob told me that Mitchel was superior to Al Wilson. Now he's gone and Al Wilson made the pro bowl again. Ahhhh, silly Bobo.

NaptownChief · 03-06-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

LMAO....Oakland trash

Getting traded for Randy Moss in his prime doesn't exactly constitute trash.

This is a nice upgrade over Mitchell IMO.

Atlas · 03-06-2007, 04:05 PM

HE is slightly above average. Oakland was talking about him being a bust, I guess redeemed himself a little in Minnesota. Sounds like the Chefs over paid but I guess that's the name of this offseason.

NaptownChief · 03-06-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

HE is slightly above average.

Average would have constituted an upgrade over Mitchell.

ZachKC · 03-06-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

HE is slightly above average. Oakland was talking about him being a bust, I guess redeemed himself a little in Minnesota. Sounds like the Chefs over paid but I guess that's the name of this offseason.

Seems pretty reasonable.

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Napoleon Harris' six-year contract with the team is worth $24 million. Harris received a $7.5 million signing bonus and will make $13 million over the first three years of the contract.

Florida_Bronco · 03-06-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I remember when Bob told me that Mitchel was superior to Al Wilson. Now he's gone and Al Wilson made the pro bowl again. Ahhhh, silly Bobo.

Blob also said that Larry Johnson would be the best running back in the division for the next 10 years and tried to "educate" me on Elway's play in his 3 SB losses when Blob wasn't even living in the country nor did he know what football was.

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who's football opinions are as worthless as his.

Bob's your Information Minister · 03-06-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who's football opinions are as worthless as his.

My football opinions are assigned a monetary value on a weekly basis. Few people here can say the same.

400HZ · 03-06-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

My football opinions are assigned a monetary value on a weekly basis. Few people here can say the same.

Who bet the under on Bob staying gone for 2 months?

Florida_Bronco · 03-06-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

My football opinions are assigned a monetary value on a weekly basis. Few people here can say the same.

Looking at the publication you write for, this doesn't surprise me at all.

TheChamp24 · 03-06-2007, 07:44 PM

I find it HILARIOUS a Charger fan on a Bronco board is the one calling a Chief fan out on a bet that he would stay away for a year.
Freakin Hilarious, what a loser Bob

TheChamp24 · 03-06-2007, 08:38 PM

Also, excuse me if I'm not shaking in my boots because of this signing. A freakin average if I've ever seen one LB who has had 1 season of over 100 tackles, 1 season at 80 and the others he was lucky to get to 50.

ZachKC · 03-06-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jth1331

Also, excuse me if I'm not shaking in my boots because of this signing. A freakin average if I've ever seen one LB who has had 1 season of over 100 tackles, 1 season at 80 and the others he was lucky to get to 50.

Nobody is expecting you to shake in your boots...just trying to improve here. Improve on a defense that has already made great strides.

Florida_Bronco · 03-06-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachKC

Nobody is expecting you to shake in your boots...just trying to improve here. Improve on a defense that has already made great strides.

Don't get too excited Zach. Your team really has nothing to look forward to as long as Carl Peterson is at the helm and continues to short d!ck the franschise.

03-06-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
GSRelyea NEWOUTDOORSMEN.COM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saratoga, NY Posts: 1,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Al Wilson	Chiefs add Harris, who is perfect for Edwards' DBy Len Pasquarelli Chiefs add Harris, who is perfect for Edwards' DBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2789621 Filling their need for more athleticism and playmaking potential at middle linebacker, the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday reached agreement with unrestricted free agent Napoleon Harris on a six-year deal. Top free agents HarrisLinebacker Napoleon Harris is No. 26 on ESPN.com's list of the top NFL free agents on the market. Story • Scouting report Complete financial details of the contract were not immediately available, but two league sources told ESPN.com that Harris will receive about $6 million-$7 million in guarantees. Harris, 28, will replace Kawika Mitchell as Kansas City's starting middle linebacker. A solid run-stuffer but limited athlete, Mitchell is also an unrestricted free agent. He was not expected to return to the Chiefs and the acquisition of Harris all but guarantees that. A five-year veteran, Harris has drawn interest from several teams since the start of free agency and visited earlier with Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials. But the Chiefs made him a priority, in part because head coach Herm Edwards believes Harris has the skills to fit well into his Cover 2 scheme, and moved quickly to complete a deal with him. Because of his movement skills, Harris should be a middle linebacker capable of remaining on the field on third down, even in obvious passing situations. Oddly, the Minnesota Vikings, who also play the Cover 2 scheme and for whom Harris played the past two seasons, made little effort to retain him, even though he was a productive player for them. Minnesota signed E.J. Henderson to a long-term contract extension toward the end of last season, and will benefit from the return of 2006 first-round choice Chad Greenway, who missed his entire rookie campaign with a knee injury. So the Vikings, who also have a standout veteran on hand in Ben Leber, apparently felt they could allow Harris to move on to another team. The Vikings acquired Harris as part of the 2005 trade that sent wide receiver Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders. Harris, a college standout at Northwestern, played three seasons for the Raiders, who chose him in the first round of the 2002 draft, before the trade. In five seasons, Harris has 333 tackles, six sacks, three interceptions, nine passes defensed and four forced fumbles. He has appeared in 74 games and been a starter at the middle and weakside linebacker positions. Senior writer Len Pasquarelli covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

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03-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	LMAO....Oakland trash

03-06-2007, 03:16 PM	#4
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I remember when Bob told me that Mitchel was superior to Al Wilson. Now he's gone and Al Wilson made the pro bowl again. Ahhhh, silly Bobo.

03-06-2007, 04:05 PM	#6
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	HE is slightly above average. Oakland was talking about him being a bust, I guess redeemed himself a little in Minnesota. Sounds like the Chefs over paid but I guess that's the name of this offseason.

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TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,875	I find it HILARIOUS a Charger fan on a Bronco board is the one calling a Chief fan out on a bet that he would stay away for a year. Freakin Hilarious, what a loser Bob

03-06-2007, 08:38 PM	#14
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,875	Also, excuse me if I'm not shaking in my boots because of this signing. A freakin average if I've ever seen one LB who has had 1 season of over 100 tackles, 1 season at 80 and the others he was lucky to get to 50.