Chiefs RUMOR Dallas Clark a Chief RUMOR

thabear04 · 05-12-2012, 02:04 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs have been cautiously aggressive this offseason, adding depth at key positions through free agency and the draft.

Confirmed players to have signed with the Chiefs are right tackle Eric Winston, cornerback Stanford Routt, tight end Kevin Boss, and quarterback Brady Quinn to name a few. However, the team has been*very active in bringing in*other potential signees, headlined by former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark.

What is interesting about Clark after having visited Kansas City, is that hisWikipedia page*now says that he is currently playing for the Chiefs.

With no news of a signing to be found, it is unknown when the information was updated or by whom.

If it does turn out to be true, Clark brings a championship caliber attitude to the Chiefs, having played his entire career as one of Peyton Manning’s primary go-to targets.

With Manning signing with the Denver Broncos this offseason,*it was speculated*that Clark may follow him to the Mile High City. With the Chiefs missing out in the Manning sweepstakes, how ironic would it be for Clark to suit up opposite his longtime mate twice a year?

Another question surrounding the team’s interest in Clark (having already signed Boss at tight as well) is whether or not they expect incumbent starter Tony Moeaki to be fully recovered from an ACL tear he suffered during the 2011 preseason.

Regardless, bringing in Boss and possibly Clark will guarantee a lot of double-tight end looks for the Chiefs this season, providing quarterback Matt Cassel with a lot of options.

Thig Lyfe · 05-12-2012, 02:07 AM

"Cautiously Aggressive" would be a great team slogan!

**Munson** · 05-12-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

What is interesting about Clark after having visited Kansas City, is that hisWikipedia page*now says that he is currently playing for the Chiefs.

With no news of a signing to be found, it is unknown when the information was updated or by whom.

I wouldn't trust Wikipedia as a source for breaking news of any signings. I'll wait til a more trusted source announces it.

Quesadilla Joe · 05-12-2012, 03:40 AM

If this is true this probably means something bad about Moeaki.

**007** · 05-12-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

If this is true this probably means something bad about Moeaki.

Nah, it just means we need as many people as we can get within 10 yards of CAssel.

jd1020 · 05-12-2012, 05:10 AM

****in wikipedia... Hang on, let me go fix that real quick...

blazzin311 · 05-12-2012, 05:17 AM

Well I just did a quick search to see if I could find any other outlets reporting it and I found this from last night.....granted I have no idea how legit any of it is at this point, but this article mentioned that they (whomever they are) expect to hear an official announcement sometime this morning or this afternoon. Take it for what its worth, which is probably a grain of salt at this point.

http://www.kansas-city-news.pro/2012...fs-kansas.html

Dallas Clark Signs With Chiefs - Kansas City News

"Although it has not been officially announced, different sources have reported that Dallas Clark has signed with the Chiefs. This move makes a lot of sense as one of Dallas Clark's best friends is Chiefs O Lineman Ryan Lilja. Clark and Lilja bonded when they played together in Indianapolis, where they won a Super Bowl together. Dallas Clark makes frequent trips to Kansas City anyway to visit Lilja, so it is probable that Ryan Lilja had a little pull in getting Dallas Clark on the Chiefs roster. We have had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Dallas and his wife at recent parties and we find him to be very personable and down to earth.

After floating around in free agency for months, Dallas Clark was amazingly unsigned by anyone, even after his incredible career as a tight end. Clark comes to the Chiefs with 4887 career receiving yards and 46 touchdowns, more than any receiving member of the current team. It is not clear what Dallas Clark's role will be as the Chiefs already have two starting quality tight ends in Kevin Boss and Tony Moeaki, but adding another great leader to the team who happens to be wearing a Super Bowl ring sure can't hurt.

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to beef up their running offense and their defense in the off season. Although Dallas Clark is known for more of a receiving tight end than a blocking tight end, the Chiefs focus will remain on the running game despite the signing of Dallas Clark. It makes sense for the Chiefs to have a lot of short out receiving options as starting quarterback Matt Cassel is notorious for his lack of long ball throwing ability. Since Cassel has difficulty getting the ball down the field on long passes, it makes sense to bring in players like Kevin Boss and Dallas Clark so that they can run successful short passing routes that Matt Cassel is more likely to complete. So, with that in mind, it looks like the Chiefs have a strong running attack with blocking that remains to be seen, a lot of short pass options, and a beefed up defense, who already played quite well last season.

We will expect an official announcement of Dallas Clark signing with The Kansas City Chiefs tomorrow morning. Many Chiefs season ticket holders have had their eye on Dallas Clark in the past two weeks and now it seems that the Chiefs management are going to make them happy - if only in the short term."

**Dave Lane** · 05-12-2012, 07:40 AM

We should have Clark wear his Indianapolis Colts uniform and play cornerback against Peyton Manning I think he might get six or seven picks a game.

**notorious** · 05-12-2012, 07:44 AM

Not really too excited.

ILChief · 05-12-2012, 07:49 AM

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boogblaster · 05-12-2012, 07:52 AM

as long as he'll run the crossing-route .. sign him .....

Okie_Apparition · 05-12-2012, 08:50 AM

Anything that would make Matt Cassel better
would also help make his replacement better
even if it's a HS back up

Urc Burry · 05-12-2012, 08:54 AM

Didn't Clark mess up his hand do bad he can't fully close it?

**RealSNR** · 05-12-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

If this is true this probably means something bad about Moeaki.

rageeumr · 05-12-2012, 09:15 AM

I believe at one point yesterday Wikipedia said that Clark had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.

05-12-2012, 02:04 AM
thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5310450	RUMOR Dallas Clark a Chief RUMOR The Kansas City Chiefs have been cautiously aggressive this offseason, adding depth at key positions through free agency and the draft. Confirmed players to have signed with the Chiefs are right tackle Eric Winston, cornerback Stanford Routt, tight end Kevin Boss, and quarterback Brady Quinn to name a few. However, the team has beenvery active in bringing inother potential signees, headlined by former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark. What is interesting about Clark after having visited Kansas City, is that hisWikipedia pagenow says that he is currently playing for the Chiefs. With no news of a signing to be found, it is unknown when the information was updated or by whom. If it does turn out to be true, Clark brings a championship caliber attitude to the Chiefs, having played his entire career as one of Peyton Manning’s primary go-to targets. With Manning signing with the Denver Broncos this offseason,it was speculated*that Clark may follow him to the Mile High City. With the Chiefs missing out in the Manning sweepstakes, how ironic would it be for Clark to suit up opposite his longtime mate twice a year? Another question surrounding the team’s interest in Clark (having already signed Boss at tight as well) is whether or not they expect incumbent starter Tony Moeaki to be fully recovered from an ACL tear he suffered during the 2011 preseason. Regardless, bringing in Boss and possibly Clark will guarantee a lot of double-tight end looks for the Chiefs this season, providing quarterback Matt Cassel with a lot of options.
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blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9375101	Well I just did a quick search to see if I could find any other outlets reporting it and I found this from last night.....granted I have no idea how legit any of it is at this point, but this article mentioned that they (whomever they are) expect to hear an official announcement sometime this morning or this afternoon. Take it for what its worth, which is probably a grain of salt at this point. http://www.kansas-city-news.pro/2012...fs-kansas.html Dallas Clark Signs With Chiefs - Kansas City News "Although it has not been officially announced, different sources have reported that Dallas Clark has signed with the Chiefs. This move makes a lot of sense as one of Dallas Clark's best friends is Chiefs O Lineman Ryan Lilja. Clark and Lilja bonded when they played together in Indianapolis, where they won a Super Bowl together. Dallas Clark makes frequent trips to Kansas City anyway to visit Lilja, so it is probable that Ryan Lilja had a little pull in getting Dallas Clark on the Chiefs roster. We have had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Dallas and his wife at recent parties and we find him to be very personable and down to earth. After floating around in free agency for months, Dallas Clark was amazingly unsigned by anyone, even after his incredible career as a tight end. Clark comes to the Chiefs with 4887 career receiving yards and 46 touchdowns, more than any receiving member of the current team. It is not clear what Dallas Clark's role will be as the Chiefs already have two starting quality tight ends in Kevin Boss and Tony Moeaki, but adding another great leader to the team who happens to be wearing a Super Bowl ring sure can't hurt. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to beef up their running offense and their defense in the off season. Although Dallas Clark is known for more of a receiving tight end than a blocking tight end, the Chiefs focus will remain on the running game despite the signing of Dallas Clark. It makes sense for the Chiefs to have a lot of short out receiving options as starting quarterback Matt Cassel is notorious for his lack of long ball throwing ability. Since Cassel has difficulty getting the ball down the field on long passes, it makes sense to bring in players like Kevin Boss and Dallas Clark so that they can run successful short passing routes that Matt Cassel is more likely to complete. So, with that in mind, it looks like the Chiefs have a strong running attack with blocking that remains to be seen, a lot of short pass options, and a beefed up defense, who already played quite well last season. We will expect an official announcement of Dallas Clark signing with The Kansas City Chiefs tomorrow morning. Many Chiefs season ticket holders have had their eye on Dallas Clark in the past two weeks and now it seems that the Chiefs management are going to make them happy - if only in the short term." __________________
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