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Chiefs report: Inside slant
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A day before Brian Waters showed up for his first spring workout -- which he watched without participating in -- fellow Pro Bowl guard Will Shields also showed up for the first time.
But while Waters assured reporters that he had concrete plans to attend the mandatory mini-camp and be ready when training camp began in July, Shields sounded far less certain about his future.
Though his coaches and teammates generally believe that the 34-year-old Shields intends to play a 13th season in 2005, the intensely private 10-time Pro Bowler refuses to confirm his intentions to others.
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Chiefs remain in contact about Law
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Playing the market
Ty Law's agent, Carl Poston, said Law is not only running but is starting to make cuts and inching closer to being 100 percent as he recovers from foot surgery. Poston heard Friday from Jacksonville, which is in need of a cornerback and has cap room. He said the Jets, Colts, Dolphins, Steelers, and Chiefs have all stayed in contact. The Colts could be an interesting choice, because if they can broker a long-term deal with Edgerrin James, they'll have the cap room to come after Law. Poston expects that in 10 days Law will take another tour around the league so teams can gauge his progress. Asked whether Law could get a long-term deal, Poston said, ''I believe that's available to Ty."
Chiefs | Remain in contact about Law - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 12 Jun 2005 05:58:32 -0700
Nick Cafardo, of the Boston Globe, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have remained in contact with agent Carl Poston about free agent CB Ty Law (Patriots).
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Hunt May Consider Premiership
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The Premiership could face an influx of more American interest if Manchester United's takeover by Malcolm Glazer is successful.
Clark Hunt, whose family own the Kansas City Chiefs in America and knows the Glazer family well, says a move into Europe, even the Premiership, is something that he would not rule out if things go according to plan at Old Trafford.
Hunt told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme: "We are seeing the globalisation of sport all around the world. Of course, soccer or football, is really truly a world sport so it will be the vanguard of this globalisation. Full Story... |
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HAKIM TO CHIEFS
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HAKIM TO CHIEFS: Veteran wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim is close to signing a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, Saints coach Jim Haslett said.
Hakim told Saints officials he enjoyed his visit to New Orleans but favored Kansas City because of his relationship with Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil and familiarity with coordinator Al Saunders' offense. Hakim played two seasons in St. Louis when Vermeil coached the Rams.
Haslett said the Saints will continue to pursue a veteran to bolster the depth at receiver.
"We're always looking to upgrade our football team," Haslett said. "It doesn't really make a difference whether it's at that position. We have confidence that Devery (Henderson) will handle the job, but you're always looking to make your football team better. If there's someone who we feel can make our team better, then we'll look into the option."
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Hakim Likes Familiarity
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Chiefs | Hakim Likes Familiarity - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 06:13:53 -0700
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett confirmed free agent WR Az-Zahir Hakim is close to signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hakim enjoyed his visit to New Orleans, but favored Kansas City because of his relationship with Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil and familiarity with coordinator Al Saunders' offense. |
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Chiefs could sign WR Hakim soon
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KANSAS CITY - The Chiefs took a step closer to landing a free-agent receiver Thursday, and it appears as if Freddie Mitchell isn't a part of their plans.
Coach Dick Vermeil said the Chiefs are communicating with Az-Zahir Hakim's agent, and "when they're talking, you're going in the right direction."
Hakim and Mitchell came to Kansas City this week for workouts. Just before Hakim met with the coaches Tuesday, Vermeil suggested that they might sign both receivers if they went for the league minimum.
Asked Thursday whether Mitchell was still in the mix, Vermeil said, "No, I think we'll just do one, though I'd like to have them both. Plus, we have enough receivers, I think, of quality, and some young kids keep getting better, too."
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Chiefs appear to be on the road to Az
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After a quick visit with an old friend, Az-Zahir Hakim decided he wanted to be a Chief.
The speedy receiver, who played for Dick Vermeil’s 1999-2000 Super Bowl champion team in St. Louis, has reached an oral agreement with the Chiefs, a source close to the situation said Friday night. Hakim is expected to be in Kansas City for next weekend’s minicamp. Full Story |
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Scanlon named NFL Europe MVP
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Berlin Thunder quarterback Dave Ragone and linebacker teammate Rich Scanlon have been named the Most Valuable Players in NFL Europe. Allocated by the Kansas City Chiefs, Scanlon led the league with 94 tackles. He is the first linebacker to win the award since Mike Maslowski in 1999 with Barcelona. Full Story... |
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Verba on high road on way out of Berea
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Verba, 31, is the top offensive tackle on the open market and is free to sign with anyone. He said his agent, Tom Condon, told him that 10 teams have already called to express interest. He wouldn't reveal which ones, but did name a few he'd like to play for.
"I'm interested mostly in the teams that need tackles," he said. "I'd like to play for San Diego, Houston, Buffalo, Chicago, Kansas City, San Francisco, someone like that."
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Unlikely to Sign Mitchell-Talking With Hakim's Agent
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Chiefs | Unlikely to Sign Mitchell - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 9 Jun 2005 22:13:59 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil has hinted the team is unlikely to sign free agent WR Freddie Mitchell (Eagles). The Chiefs are instead attempting to sign free agent WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Lions). "Nah, I think we'll just do one, though I'd like to have them both," Vermeil said regarding a possible Mitchell signing.Read More ... |
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Hodge Gets 15 Stitches
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Chiefs | Hodge Gets 15 Stitches - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 9 Jun 2005 22:00:55 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs CB Alphonso Hodge (head) received 15 stitches after catching an elbow to the head during practice Thursday, June 9.Read More ... |
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CHIEFS FOOTBALL IS HERE!
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 Free Sneak Preview of Chiefs 2005 team and much more
Summer is heating up and so is the enthusiasm for Kansas City Chiefs football. After a year’s hiatus, the team will host a free Sneak Preview of this year’s team inside Arrowhead Stadium. The date is next Saturday, June 18. The preview is a part of the team’s annual mini-camp, but on Saturday the team will move inside Arrowhead Stadium where fans of the team will get an opportunity to see what the off-season has produced.
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Chiefs put a lid on week of work notebook
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Dick Vermeil called it the best week of offseason workouts in his five years in Kansas City, and the Chiefs cut loose Thursday with “Hat Day.”
Larry Johnson wore a Santa lid. Jared Allen lined up in a bicycle helmet and skin-tight biker shorts. The end of the third week of practice was slightly wacky, but Vermeil said it was very productive.Full Story... |
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Chiefs may be near to signing receiver Hakim
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The Chiefs took a step closer to landing a free-agent receiver Thursday, and it appears as if Freddie Mitchell isn’t a part of their plans.
Coach Dick Vermeil said the Chiefs are communicating with Az-Zahir Hakim’s agent, and “when they’re talking, you’re going in the right direction.” Full Story |
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Vermeil pleased with his team’s offseason effort
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Dick Vermeil called it the best week of offseason workouts in his five years in Kansas City, and the Chiefs cut loose Thursday with “Hat Day.”
Larry Johnson wore a Santa lid. Jared Allen lined up in a bicycle helmet and skin-tight biker shorts. The end of the third week of practice was slightly wacky, but Vermeil said it was very productive. Full Story |
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Q&A with DICK VERMEIL
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Q: Any news on Az Hakim or Freddie Mitchell?
VERMEIL: “They’re talking to Az Hakim’s agent. There is communication going on.”
Q: But you don’t know if there is going to be a deal?
VERMEIL: “I don’t know if the deal is being made. If they’re talking they’re going in the right direction.”
Q: What about Mitchell?
VERMEIL: “Nah, I think we’ll just do one, though I’d like to have them both. Plus, we have enough receivers of quality and some young kids could get better too.”
Q: If Hakim came here how would he stack up?
VERMEIL: “I think we’d have to wait and see what he is today compared to what he was. It’s like your mom’s chocolate cake used to be a lot better than when you taste it 20 years later.
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PHIL BARBER FROM SPORTINGNEWS.COM COMPARES THE CHIEFS OFFSEASON MOVES OF THIS YEAR TO THE RAIDERS' OF LAST
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simply throwing open the gates to a parade of veteran players does not guarantee success. Embarrassed by their poor showing in 2003, the Raiders went after big-name defenders such as Warren Sapp, Ted Washington and Ray Buchanan.
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SCANLON NAMED NFLEL DEFENSIVE MVP, CONNOT EARNS ALL-NFEL HONORS
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The National Football League informed the Chiefs on Thursday that two players earned NFL Europe postseason honors. LB Rich Scanlon was named the NFLEL Defensive Most Valuable Player of the Year and earned first-team all-league honors for the Berlin Thunder. S Scott Connot was named first-team All-NFL Europe for his exploits for the Amsterdam Admirals.
Scanlon led the Thunder to a 7-3 regular season record and a berth in the World Bowl vs. Amsterdam. He started all 10 games for Berlin and led the league with a franchise single-season record 94 tackles (68 solo). The Syracuse product also added 3.0 sacks (-18.0 yards), five passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and five special teams tackles. Scanlon finished the season with 68 solo tackles, a figure that was higher than the total tackle tally of any other player in the league.
Connot helped lead the Amsterdam Admirals to the World Bowl with a 6-4 record. He started all 10 games at safety for the club, leading the team with 66 tackles (57 solo), 10 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and seven special teams tackles. He tied for third in the league with four interceptions for 22 yards.
The South Dakota State native joined Kansas City as a rookie free agent in 2004, spending 12 weeks on the practice squad. Connot was promoted to the 53-man roster on December 9th and played in two games. He accumulated 234 tackles (142 solo) and eight interceptions as a three-year starter in college
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Smith, Thorpe receive praise
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As the Chiefs pondered their free-agent receiver possibilities Wednesday, Richard Smith presented a temporary distraction. He leaped into double coverage, pulled a ball out of the air, and came down with another catch. Full Story... |
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Waters pays a visit, says he’s not a holdout
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The last man on the Chiefs’ missing list came home Wednesday, and Brian Waters stayed long enough to say hi to coach Dick Vermeil, slap a few hands, and insist on one thing.
He’s not holding out for more money.
“Definitely not,” Waters said. “I’m a Chief. I’m ready to go, man.” Full Story |
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Q&A with DICK VERMEIL
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Q: Do you anticipate a new receiver coming in from the ones you visited with this week?
DICK VERMEIL: “I don’t know. I think both receivers that were here really enjoyed their stay. I think we’ll make a move, or try to make a move on one of them and see what happens. I had a nice visit with Az (Hakim). When you’ve been as close to a player and gone through the experience that we did together in St. Louis there’s a bond. You’re excited to see him, whether he ends up here or not depends. He’s got other teams that are interested in him and we don’t have any money. But there’s always that possibility.”
Q: Is that the guy you want over Freddie Mitchell?
VERMEIL: “There’ll be more than one guy involved in that decision-making process. We’re debating those kinds of things right now.”
Q: Did you have a chance to speak to Brian Waters?
VERMEIL: “I said hello to him.”
Q: Did you encourage him to stick around?
VERMEIL: “No. If he wanted to practice he’d practice. He’s got some things right now on his mind that he’s got to get settled and we respect that and go on.”
Q: Is it a money thing?
VERMEIL: “No. it’s not. He’s doing what he thinks he has to do right now in a family situation.”
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Q&A G BRIAN WATERS
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Q: Is it true that you haven’t been here because you have been holding out for more money?
WATERS: “No, that is not true. Definitely not true.”
Q: Where did all the rumors start?
WATERS: “I believe it is a natural deal when a guy is not around building an excuse. There was no reason for me or even the team to disclose my personal stuff. I really think it came from the media. I think you guys decided to come up with an excuse and it’s always money. You know as well as I do that it is an easy excuse to go out on to especially with me having probably the best season of my career and with the things going the way they are.”
Q: Coach Vermeil said he wanted you here, why aren’t you here?
WATERS: “I have plenty of work to do. Often, sometimes as a man and really I am a man before I am a football player I have to make some personal decisions. I have a brand new baby at home and have three young children. Football takes up a lot of our time and this is the off-season and these practices are a lot of fun but they are not mandatory. I made a personal decision to be at home with my family instead of being here.”
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No Contact With Law
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Chiefs | No Contact With Law - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 8 Jun 2005 11:35:44 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil has not been in contact with free agent CB Ty Law (Patriots). Vermeil stated that salary-cap concerns make Law a "difficult situation."Read More ... |
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KC: A possible landing spot for LT Verba
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The Browns have given disgruntled left tackle Ross Verba permission to talk to other teams willing to trade for him.
They filed the necessary paperwork with the NFL office on Saturday, the same day L.J. Shelton signed a one-year contract, ostensibly to replace Verba.
General Manager Phil Savage said on Monday that the Browns have not formally closed the door on Verba returning to the team, but trading him would be the preference.
Chicago, Houston and Kansas City are teams still looking to upgrade their offensive lines.Read More ... |
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Money matters in receiver call
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Dick Vermeil found Az-Zahir Hakim on the sideline Tuesday, wrapped him in a bear hug, then said he loves the unemployed receiver who used to play for him in St. Louis.
Done deal, right? Full Story... |
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Getaway does wonders: Chiefs’ Scanlon has flourished in NFL Europe
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Seasons changed, multimillion-dollar contracts were inked and dried, and Rich Scanlon sat a continent away, minding his own business.
It’s called maintaining your sanity. When Scanlon had doubts, he remembered the conversation he had with Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil — the one in which he told Vermeil he didn’t want to go to NFL Europe; he wanted to stay in Kansas City and work out with his competition. Full Story... |
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Eyeing Both Mitchell and Hakim
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Chiefs | Eyeing Both Mitchell and Hakim - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 21:27:22 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil said, for the right price, he wouldn't mind signing both free agent WRs Freddie Mitchell (Eagles) and Az-Zahir Hakim (Lions). Both wideouts have visited the team this week. "You can never have too many good football players," Vermeil said. "I learned that a long time ago. Competition makes other people better as well."Read More ... |
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SIX KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TO PARTICIPATE IN NFL EUROPE WORLD BOWL; HIGHEST TOTAL FOR TWO YEARS STRAIGHT
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 For the second year in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs lead the way with six players set to star in the big game, including key performers in running Jonathan Smith (Admirals), safety Scott Connot (Admirals) and linebacker Rich Scanlon (Thunder).
Smith rushed for a team-leading 711 yards to rank third in the NFLEL in 2005, sharing carries in a backfield partnership with Tennesee Titans allocated player Jarrett Payton.
Safety Connot was a defensive star, recording 66 tackles, 4 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 10 pass defenses.
Scanlon led NFL Europe with 94 tackles and had 3 sacks and 5 pass defenses. He also led his team in stops in every game of the season.
“This is a huge reason why I came to NFL Europe – to play for a championship,” said Scanlon. “I’m really looking forward to this game. I expect this to be as close to an NFL game as you’re ever going to get. I want to win this game.”
- John Booth Kansas City Chiefs WR Amsterdam Admirals
- Jonathan Smith Kansas City Chiefs RB Amsterdam Admirals
- Scott Connot Kansas City Chiefs S Amsterdam Admirals
- Casey Clausen Kansas City Chiefs QB Amsterdam Admirals
- Matt Miller Kansas City Chiefs T Amsterdam Admirals
- Rich Scanlon Kansas City Chiefs LB Berlin Thunder
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