Chiefs Rumor: Chiefs trying to trade DJ and DaJuan Morgan possibly Albert - Page 8

**dirk digler** · 10-18-2009, 08:39 PM

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The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 PM Eastern time and the rumors are going to be swirling for the next 48 hour or so.
This report come from Mike Lombardi at the National Football Post, who has consistently delivered solid insider info from Arrowhead. He was very close on early reports about Matt Cassel's contract.

I do want to stress that this is a rumor. From Lombardi:
The Chiefs are trying to move former 2005 first-round linebacker Derrick Johnson and 2008 third-round safety DeJuan Morgan.
Todd Haley and Co. are making no secret about their unhappiness with the players they inherited from the previous regime.
I’m hearing they don’t like anyone, including Branden Albert, who they feel is not a left tackle.

Strong words from Lombardi as we near the trade deadline. I do believe Lombardi is correct in his comments about the Kansas City Chiefs and their intentions for those players. At least in the sense that there are a lot of Chiefs players who could possibly be moved for the right price. Jay Glazer said earlier today that the Chiefs are open to trading any player except for Matt Cassel.

Back in August, we caught wind of a rumor that Scott Pioli offered the Detroit Lions DaJuan Morgan for a 4th round pick. The Lions didn't bite, possibly giving us a glimpse into what Morgan may be worth on the open market.

The question is - Will any other team bite on either DJ, DaJuan Morgan or Branden Albert?

BryanBusby · 10-19-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

McNeill regressed in his second season and Jake Long has regressed this year.

Don't also forget to mention Joe Thomas and D'Brickshaw Ferguson. Trading Branden Albert would be the worst move the Chiefs could make. If he isn't working out at LT, move him back inside to guard. DaJuan Morgan right now might fetch a used pregnancy test, so what's the point?

Micjones · 10-19-2009, 02:21 AM

I've always hated when coaches misappropriate inherited players simply because they aren't "their guys", BUT I do believe a coach (whose job is on the line) should sink or swim on their own terms. And if that means sending Albert on...so be it.

KCChiefsMan · 10-19-2009, 03:37 AM

may as well trade them

booger · 10-19-2009, 07:13 AM

Morgan has picked it up since a slow start in camp where he was dissapointing. He plays well on special teams. Whoever we would pick up wouldn't have the upside he does. I hope we wait another year with him.

DJ i'd say has a decent chance to get traded with the injuries to the Bears LB's and same with the Bills.

Also with the CBA and cap future and how that effects FA, it could lead to offseason trades increasing if there is lack of player movement from the FA market.

booger · 10-19-2009, 07:16 AM

The NFL trade deadline is tomorrow and the Chicago Bears already got themselves a big trade when the team acquired defensive end Gaines Adams(notes) on Friday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And now the team is trying to land a linebacker by tomorrow's deadline, according to the National Football Post.

The need apparently became even more apparent after yesterday's 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons when veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa(notes) went down with a knee injury just after returning from three weeks of recuperating from injury.

The Bears have had a lot of injuries at linebacker this season, with both Hunter Hillenmeyer(notes) and Brian Urlacher(notes) also currently out.

A rumored target is Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson.

Source: National Football Post

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/p...urn=nfl,196755

booger · 10-19-2009, 07:18 AM

Biggs: Could Bears be in market for a linebacker?

Tinoisamoa hurt again; Chiefs could be shopping Johnson

ATLANTA—The Bears pulled off one big trade already by acquiring defensive end Gaines Adams on Friday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Could they be in the market for more help on defense after their 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night at the Georgia Dome? It wasn’t that side of the ball that did Lovie Smith’s team in—the defense had nothing to do with two red zone turnovers—but the club suffered another potentially serious injury at linebacker.

Veteran Pisa Tinoisamoa was taken off the field on a cart with a right knee injury during the third quarter. He had just returned to action after missing three games. Tinoisamoa tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the season opener at Green Bay. He had played very well during preseason and brought a physical presence to the front seven in the first half of the game.

Hunter Hillenmeyer has been out three weeks now with two fractured ribs and has yet to return to practice. Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is out for the season following surgery on his right wrist. It could all add up to put general manager Jerry Angelo in a position to deal again. The Kansas City Chiefs are rumored to be willing to part with Derrick Johnson, who has fallen out of favor there. The trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m.

There is no word yet on the nature of Tinoisamoa’s injury, but that should come soon. Angelo is already without his first- and second-round picks in 2010 because of the Jay Cutler and Adams’ trades. He might hesitate to thin his ’10 draft even more, but he’s starting to run out of bodies. The Bears have already used five different starters at linebacker, and if Tinoisamoa is out this coming Sunday at Cincinnati (that looks likely), Jamar Williams could be forced into duty. He would become the sixth starter the Bears have used.

Stay tuned.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...inebacker.html

Mojo Jojo · 10-19-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I've always hated when coaches misappropriate inherited players simply because they aren't "their guys", BUT I do believe a coach (whose job is on the line) should sink or swim on their own terms. And if that means sending Albert on...so be it.

In any business "inherited" people are always on the bubble. GM's, Coaches, Business Managers always have a rough ride with someone who is not their person.

This is just a fact of life.

jspchief · 10-19-2009, 07:20 AM

What does this team have to gain by trading any of these guys away? There's no chance we would break even on the draft pick spent, and we'd also have more holes to fill in our already horrible roster. We've got Albert and Morgan with (relatively) cheap rookie contracts, and it's not like this team is capped out anyway.

It makes zero sense for the Chiefs to move them. Maybe DJ, depending on where he's at in his contract.

**BigRedChief** · 10-19-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

It makes zero sense for the Chiefs to move them. Maybe DJ, depending on where he's at in his contract.

He's an unrestricted FA at the end of this year. Free to go anywhere he chooses.

jspchief · 10-19-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

He's an unrestricted FA at the end of this year. Free to go anywhere he chooses.

Ok so I can see the DJ move. As much as I hate to see him go, he's looked totally lost playing in the 3-4. It's unlikely we'll pay him at the end of the year, so we get some value from trading him.

But trading Albert and Morgan makes no sense to the Chiefs unless someone is going to "overpay" for them.

Reerun_KC · 10-19-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyetony

Waters penalties always seem to come at the absolutely worst times.

Then he is the first to cry and act like a snitch bitch to Whitlock...

Waters will be gone after this season.... Thankfully...

irishjayhawk · 10-19-2009, 07:48 AM

Is there anyone we aren't considering trading?

DumbHillbillies · 10-19-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

3rd and a 5th from the eagles and albert will be a guard there

Stay off the meth

DumbHillbillies · 10-19-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Is there anyone we aren't considering trading?

Matt Cassell and Tyson Jackson that's about it.

sparkky · 10-19-2009, 08:26 AM

the reluctance of the organization to utilize the salary cap funds they have doesn't give me any reason to believe they will make any kind of deal that will better the team much.

and it's not exactly like we're laden with talent that could step in and help a contender over the hump.

10-18-2009, 08:39 PM
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $254644	Rumor: Chiefs trying to trade DJ and DaJuan Morgan possibly Albert http://www.arrowheadpride.com/ The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 PM Eastern time and the rumors are going to be swirling for the next 48 hour or so. This report come from Mike Lombardi at the National Football Post, who has consistently delivered solid insider info from Arrowhead. He was very close on early reports about Matt Cassel's contract. I do want to stress that this is a rumor. From Lombardi: The Chiefs are trying to move former 2005 first-round linebacker Derrick Johnson and 2008 third-round safety DeJuan Morgan. Todd Haley and Co. are making no secret about their unhappiness with the players they inherited from the previous regime. I’m hearing they don’t like anyone, including Branden Albert, who they feel is not a left tackle. Strong words from Lombardi as we near the trade deadline. I do believe Lombardi is correct in his comments about the Kansas City Chiefs and their intentions for those players. At least in the sense that there are a lot of Chiefs players who could possibly be moved for the right price. Jay Glazer said earlier today that the Chiefs are open to trading any player except for Matt Cassel. Back in August, we caught wind of a rumor that Scott Pioli offered the Detroit Lions DaJuan Morgan for a 4th round pick. The Lions didn't bite, possibly giving us a glimpse into what Morgan may be worth on the open market. The question is - Will any other team bite on either DJ, DaJuan Morgan or Branden Albert?
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10-19-2009, 02:21 AM	#107
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	I've always hated when coaches misappropriate inherited players simply because they aren't "their guys", BUT I do believe a coach (whose job is on the line) should sink or swim on their own terms. And if that means sending Albert on...so be it. __________________ It's like when I'm right I'm right, when I'm wrong I could been right, so I'm still right cause I coulda been wrong.
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10-19-2009, 03:37 AM	#108
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	may as well trade them
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10-19-2009, 07:13 AM	#109
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2131450	Morgan has picked it up since a slow start in camp where he was dissapointing. He plays well on special teams. Whoever we would pick up wouldn't have the upside he does. I hope we wait another year with him. DJ i'd say has a decent chance to get traded with the injuries to the Bears LB's and same with the Bills. Also with the CBA and cap future and how that effects FA, it could lead to offseason trades increasing if there is lack of player movement from the FA market. __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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10-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#110
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2131450	The NFL trade deadline is tomorrow and the Chicago Bears already got themselves a big trade when the team acquired defensive end Gaines Adams(notes) on Friday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And now the team is trying to land a linebacker by tomorrow's deadline, according to the National Football Post. The need apparently became even more apparent after yesterday's 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons when veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa(notes) went down with a knee injury just after returning from three weeks of recuperating from injury. The Bears have had a lot of injuries at linebacker this season, with both Hunter Hillenmeyer(notes) and Brian Urlacher(notes) also currently out. A rumored target is Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. Source: National Football Post http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/p...urn=nfl,196755 __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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10-19-2009, 07:18 AM	#111
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2131450	Biggs: Could Bears be in market for a linebacker? Tinoisamoa hurt again; Chiefs could be shopping Johnson ATLANTA—The Bears pulled off one big trade already by acquiring defensive end Gaines Adams on Friday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Could they be in the market for more help on defense after their 21-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night at the Georgia Dome? It wasn’t that side of the ball that did Lovie Smith’s team in—the defense had nothing to do with two red zone turnovers—but the club suffered another potentially serious injury at linebacker. Veteran Pisa Tinoisamoa was taken off the field on a cart with a right knee injury during the third quarter. He had just returned to action after missing three games. Tinoisamoa tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the season opener at Green Bay. He had played very well during preseason and brought a physical presence to the front seven in the first half of the game. Hunter Hillenmeyer has been out three weeks now with two fractured ribs and has yet to return to practice. Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is out for the season following surgery on his right wrist. It could all add up to put general manager Jerry Angelo in a position to deal again. The Kansas City Chiefs are rumored to be willing to part with Derrick Johnson, who has fallen out of favor there. The trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. There is no word yet on the nature of Tinoisamoa’s injury, but that should come soon. Angelo is already without his first- and second-round picks in 2010 because of the Jay Cutler and Adams’ trades. He might hesitate to thin his ’10 draft even more, but he’s starting to run out of bodies. The Bears have already used five different starters at linebacker, and if Tinoisamoa is out this coming Sunday at Cincinnati (that looks likely), Jamar Williams could be forced into duty. He would become the sixth starter the Bears have used. Stay tuned. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...inebacker.html __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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10-19-2009, 07:20 AM	#113
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	What does this team have to gain by trading any of these guys away? There's no chance we would break even on the draft pick spent, and we'd also have more holes to fill in our already horrible roster. We've got Albert and Morgan with (relatively) cheap rookie contracts, and it's not like this team is capped out anyway. It makes zero sense for the Chiefs to move them. Maybe DJ, depending on where he's at in his contract. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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10-19-2009, 07:48 AM	#117
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Is there anyone we aren't considering trading? __________________ "Think about how stupid the average person is. Then remember that half the people in the world are stupider than that." --George Carlin
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10-19-2009, 08:26 AM	#120
sparkky Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10004900	the reluctance of the organization to utilize the salary cap funds they have doesn't give me any reason to believe they will make any kind of deal that will better the team much. and it's not exactly like we're laden with talent that could step in and help a contender over the hump.
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