Chiefs WalterFootball grades the Chiefs Free Agency LOL - Page 14

**Bufkin** · 03-15-2015, 12:10 AM

Chiefs sign WR Jeremy Maclin (5 years, $55M; $22.5M guaranteed): C- Grade
This move is getting a ton of hype, but it's all unjustified. This is a bad signing - and that goes for both Jeremy Maclin and the Chiefs.

Paying $11 million per year and $22.5 million in guarantees to Maclin is insane, considering his dubious injury history. Maclin finally stayed healthy last year and thrived as a consequence, but he has two bum knees and can't be counted on to have many more healthy seasons. It's also worth noting that Maclin's 2014 stats were inflated because of the number of snaps he played in Chip Kelly's offense. I'm not saying Maclin is a mediocre player, or anything; on the contrary, if he can stay healthy, he's very effective. He's just not the stellar No. 1 receiver that his 1,318 receiving yards say he is, and that's without even factoring in his health.

As for Maclin, you have to wonder what he's possibly thinking. I can't completely bash him because he's reuniting with his former head coach, but he's effectively sabotaging his career by choosing to play with Alex Smith. Maclin should've consulted Greg Jennings, Mike Wallace, James Jones, etc. about how it feels to take more money to play in a worse offense. All three receivers are regretting their decisions.

Chiefs sign G Paul Fanaika (3 years, $8.1 million): D Grade
Quite frankly, this is not a good move whatsoever. The Chiefs traded for Ben Grubbs earlier today - scroll down for that grade - but they wanted to add another guard. That's fine, but they could've done much better than Paul Fanaika. The former Arizona Cardinal was a dreadful blocker this past season in all regards. He doesn't seem like an upgrade, so it's puzzling that the Chiefs would sign him for nearly $3 million per year, especially when there were so many equal or better guards available, per the NFL Free Agent Rankings list.

Chiefs re-sign S Ron Parker (5 years, $30 million): D Grade
Uhh... did the Chiefs mean to re-sign Ron Parker to a 5-year, $3 million deal? Because that would've made more sense. Parker is barely a starter; he would be better served as a backup. He was decent enough in coverage this past season, but was an abomination in run support. In fact, aside from the injuries, Parker was the primary reason why Kansas City struggled to stop the rush in 2014.

Making matters worse, Parker has been a starter just one season in his 4-year career, so it's not like he even has a proven track record prior to his pedestrian 2014 campaign. I just don't get this signing, but I won't give the Chiefs a Millen grade because other teams were inexplicably interested in Parker's services as well.

Chiefs extend G Ben Grubbs (4 years, $24M; $8M guaranteed): B- Grade
I'm not as big a fan of this extension as I was of the initial trade. Giving away a fifth-round pick for a temporary upgrade at one of the guard positions made a lot of sense, but an extension with $8 million guaranteed isn't as good of a move.

This isn't a terrible extension, or anything, as it won't set Kansas City back very much if Grubbs flops. However, there's a chance that he will continue to regress. He's been a strong player throughout his career, but his play dropped off last year. He just turned 31, so that could continue. He should still be a temporary upgrade, but it's conceivable that Kansas City may want to cut him Year 2 into this deal.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Bad moves are bad moves, regardless of the quantity.

Sounds like Justin Houston just wants out of here by now, as they've pissed him off.

You jump to the dumbest conclusions.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

If I were a team like the Indianapolis Colts, who are on the cusp of being in the Super Bowl

The Colts are so far away from the Super Bowl that they might as well be the Jaguars.

They signed three over 30 players, one that's 34, and that's supposed to get them into the Super Bowl?

Ryan Grigson is as overmatched as I've seen a GM since Matt Millen. He made one great decision, which really wasn't a decision at all, and since then has wet the bed like a 3 year old.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Colts are so far away from the Super Bowl that they might as well be the Jaguars.

They signed three over 30 players, one that's 34, and that's supposed to get them into the Super Bowl?

Ryan Grigson is as overmatched as I've seen a GM since Matt Millen. He made one great decision, which really wasn't a decision at all, and since then has wet the bed like a 3 year old.

Your opinion is awful in short. They've advanced one level further into the playoffs each year and they basically have one of the easiest routes to the playoffs.

Might as well be the Jaguars? Blake Bortles?

Get out of here with that dumb ass shit.

Grigson isn't an ace GM by any means, but he has made some good moves.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Your opinion is awful in short. They've advanced one level further into the playoffs each year and they basically have one of the easiest routes to the playoffs.

Might as well be the Jaguars? Blake Bortles?

Get out of here with that dumb ass shit.

You're beyond wrong.

They just released one of their best receivers and signed a 34 year old has been. They signed a 32 year old Gore and an old Trent Cole.

They've reached the playoffs the past few years because their division has been warmed over dogshit. But that's changing, as the Texans went 9-7 with Case Keenum, Ryan Fitzpatrick and a few games with Ryan Mallet and they did that without the services of the #1 overall draft pick.

The Colts will not waltz through the AFC South this year and they won't be an improved team.

You're a ****ing moron that gets his information from dumbasses. Either that or you're just a ****ing dumbass with no ability to use his miniscule, shriveled brain.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Grigson isn't an ace GM by any means, but he has made some good moves.

Bullshit. He's had two drafts and two offseasons to improve that roster and the line sucks, the running backs suck, they have no pass rush, and their secondary is shit beyond Davis.

Yeah, he's done wonders.

Get your ****ing shine box.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2015, 10:13 PM

That roster was ****ing gutted from Polians era and was filled with players that matched his shit, which they no longer wanted to run.

Expecting the entire team to be retooled is ridiculous and you're just showing that you're still wrong. That's before mentioning that he's been a little restricted considering his ****ing boss thinks that he is Al Davis and makes personnel moves under the influence of alcohol and pills.

The Texans are the only threat to them and the Colts can beat them. You act like they are in the goddamn NFC West.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2015, 10:15 PM

I mean for **** sakes, you think that an AFC Championship squad is on the same level as one who hasn't seen the playoffs in around ten years. Get the **** out of here.

GloryDayz · 03-15-2015, 10:31 PM

I'm outraged by this guy I've never heard of grading things he's obviously not qualified to judge...

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I mean for **** sakes, you think that an AFC Championship squad is on the same level as one who hasn't seen the playoffs in around ten years. Get the **** out of here.

Thanks again for proving you're ****ing dumb.

Kudos.

GoChargers · 03-15-2015, 10:36 PM

I disagree with his hyperbole (comparing them to the Jaguars? Really?), but I do have to agree with Dane here that the Colts aren't really that close to a Super Bowl. Their defense is still Charmin-soft and gets shredded by pretty much any running back with a pulse, yet their big moves were to bring in an aging WR and an aging RB. Those are the two least impactful positions in football (other than positions like punter, fullback, or long snapper, obviously), yet they went out and splurged on big names who are too old to contribute anymore. Without Luck, they'd really be the Jaguars.

Willie Lanier · 03-15-2015, 10:41 PM

Walter hates the chiefs for some reason, who cares?

Moving right along and not listening to this dipshit...

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChargers

I disagree with his hyperbole (comparing them to the Jaguars? Really?), but I do have to agree with Dane here that the Colts aren't really that close to a Super Bowl. Their defense is still Charmin-soft and gets shredded by pretty much any running back with a pulse, yet their big moves were to bring in an aging WR and an aging RB. Those are the two least impactful positions in football (other than positions like punter, fullback, or long snapper, obviously), yet they went out and splurged on big names who are too old to contribute anymore. Without Luck, they'd really be the Jaguars.

Stick Luck on the Jaguars and Bortles on the Colts.

BryanBusby · 03-15-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Stick Luck on the Jaguars and Bortles on the Colts.

So they could of ****ed him up like they did with Gabbert and are in progress of doing with Bortles? You still don't really seem to get it.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-15-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

So they could of ****ed him up like they did with Gabbert and are in progress of doing with Bortles? You still don't really seem to get it.

Because it's the same coaching staff?

You should stop now, Dude. It's just going to get uglier, the most you post.

BryanBusby · 03-16-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Because it's the same coaching staff?

You should stop now, Dude. It's just going to get uglier, the most you post.

I still don't think you really quite get why the Jaguars are a perennial bad franchise and why your opinions are also bad. You're up to your old tricks again and really don't have much substance to your opinions, just insults.

The Jaguars constantly make bad hires.

03-15-2015, 12:10 AM
Bufkin Just here for the Royals Join Date: Jul 2014 Casino cash: $10029260	WalterFootball grades the Chiefs Free Agency LOL Chiefs sign WR Jeremy Maclin (5 years, $55M; $22.5M guaranteed): C- Grade This move is getting a ton of hype, but it's all unjustified. This is a bad signing - and that goes for both Jeremy Maclin and the Chiefs. Paying $11 million per year and $22.5 million in guarantees to Maclin is insane, considering his dubious injury history. Maclin finally stayed healthy last year and thrived as a consequence, but he has two bum knees and can't be counted on to have many more healthy seasons. It's also worth noting that Maclin's 2014 stats were inflated because of the number of snaps he played in Chip Kelly's offense. I'm not saying Maclin is a mediocre player, or anything; on the contrary, if he can stay healthy, he's very effective. He's just not the stellar No. 1 receiver that his 1,318 receiving yards say he is, and that's without even factoring in his health. As for Maclin, you have to wonder what he's possibly thinking. I can't completely bash him because he's reuniting with his former head coach, but he's effectively sabotaging his career by choosing to play with Alex Smith. Maclin should've consulted Greg Jennings, Mike Wallace, James Jones, etc. about how it feels to take more money to play in a worse offense. All three receivers are regretting their decisions. Chiefs sign G Paul Fanaika (3 years, $8.1 million): D Grade Quite frankly, this is not a good move whatsoever. The Chiefs traded for Ben Grubbs earlier today - scroll down for that grade - but they wanted to add another guard. That's fine, but they could've done much better than Paul Fanaika. The former Arizona Cardinal was a dreadful blocker this past season in all regards. He doesn't seem like an upgrade, so it's puzzling that the Chiefs would sign him for nearly $3 million per year, especially when there were so many equal or better guards available, per the NFL Free Agent Rankings list. Chiefs re-sign S Ron Parker (5 years, $30 million): D Grade Uhh... did the Chiefs mean to re-sign Ron Parker to a 5-year, $3 million deal? Because that would've made more sense. Parker is barely a starter; he would be better served as a backup. He was decent enough in coverage this past season, but was an abomination in run support. In fact, aside from the injuries, Parker was the primary reason why Kansas City struggled to stop the rush in 2014. Making matters worse, Parker has been a starter just one season in his 4-year career, so it's not like he even has a proven track record prior to his pedestrian 2014 campaign. I just don't get this signing, but I won't give the Chiefs a Millen grade because other teams were inexplicably interested in Parker's services as well. Chiefs extend G Ben Grubbs (4 years, $24M; $8M guaranteed): B- Grade I'm not as big a fan of this extension as I was of the initial trade. Giving away a fifth-round pick for a temporary upgrade at one of the guard positions made a lot of sense, but an extension with $8 million guaranteed isn't as good of a move. This isn't a terrible extension, or anything, as it won't set Kansas City back very much if Grubbs flops. However, there's a chance that he will continue to regress. He's been a strong player throughout his career, but his play dropped off last year. He just turned 31, so that could continue. He should still be a temporary upgrade, but it's conceivable that Kansas City may want to cut him Year 2 into this deal.
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03-15-2015, 10:13 PM	#201
BryanBusby In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Casino cash: $3689900 VARSITY	That roster was **ing gutted from Polians era and was filled with players that matched his shit, which they no longer wanted to run. Expecting the entire team to be retooled is ridiculous and you're just showing that you're still wrong. That's before mentioning that he's been a little restricted considering his **ing boss thinks that he is Al Davis and makes personnel moves under the influence of alcohol and pills. The Texans are the only threat to them and the Colts can beat them. You act like they are in the goddamn NFC West.
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BryanBusby In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Casino cash: $3689900 VARSITY	I mean for ** sakes, you think that an AFC Championship squad is on the same level as one who hasn't seen the playoffs in around ten years. Get the ** out of here.
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