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TheCharge

11-03-2009, 03:00 PM

http://www.faniq.com/article/The-Kansas-City-Chiefs-have-claimed-former-Chargers-WR-Chris-Chambers-off-of-waivers-1861264

Rest assured they will be utilizing him. by dumping him early to KC, chargers dont have to give him the 2.5m on the rest of his contract. So they simply dumped him off the first bidder.

It's moves like that, that always come back to haunt us. I dont care what Chambers has or hasnt done with us. We still have to play against him and hope he doesnt give up too much info.

I'm all for putting players out, just not to division rivals. Perhaps the Chargers admin. Saw things differently.

MauiBolt

11-03-2009, 03:01 PM

yup heard it on espn.

rlshky

11-03-2009, 03:09 PM

well it's not a trade, so the Chargers had no say where he went

GpBaller

11-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Bad news for us.

619-N-702

11-03-2009, 03:13 PM

It's not a trade. He was released by SD and KC claimed him.

Tez07

11-03-2009, 03:14 PM

I think the main reason they got him is to get information on our offense because Haley is a grimey (expletive).

TheCharge

11-03-2009, 03:15 PM

well it's not a trade, so the Chargers had no say where he went

Silence, rookie. Yer talkin to the God of Thunder here. If you like KC so much why don't you go join the Red Retard Brigade w. Chambers, where you can say anything you want to the elders.

Hope you like BBQ.

loweezy

11-03-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm sure Chris Chambers can give inside information as to some things in our playbook, but the game plan changes from week to week. I don't think this will have a major impact on the game, and I highly doubt the Chiefs are signing him just to win 1 game against the Chargers.

R1caN

11-03-2009, 03:16 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest

This article just pop up

The Kansas City Chiefs latest search for a productive veteran wide receiver began in San Diego on Monday.

The Chargers surprised the league by cutting veteran receiver Chris Chambers, one day after he was demoted as a starter after a sluggish start to the season. Because of a healthy contract, Chambers, 31, was only expected to garner waiver interest from a contender. But the odds were on him becoming a free agent.

Yet, Kansas City, near the top of the waiver priority list thanks to their 1-6 record, jumped at the chance (http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/statuses/5402215150)to add Chambers. Looking at the recent history of the Chiefs, it wouldn’t be a surprise that the team added Chambers, who until a year or so ago was considered one of the better possession receivers in the league.

Under new general manager Scott Pioli and new coach Todd Haley, the team has marched several veteran receivers into town, including Amani Toomer, Ashley Lelie, Bobby Engram and Bobby Wade, in recent months. Only Wade and Engram remain on the roster.

Chambers is probably the best of Kansas City’s veteran receiver additions. While he has lost speed, Chambers should be decent No. 2 receiver to Dwayne Bowe and give quarterback Matt Cassel some much-needed help.

A change of scenery from San Diego could serve Chambers well. Chambers believes he may have been cut (http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/02/chargers-part-ways-chambers02/) partly because of a personal issue. If he can regain some of his ability, this will be a good move for the Chiefs. At the very least, he’ll be in the Chiefs’ rotation.

The Chargers also will benefit from Kansas City claiming Chambers, who’ll be a free agent at the end of the season. The Chiefs have taken on the remaining portion of Chambers’ $4.55 million salary by claiming him. San Diego would have been on the hook for the salary had Chambers not been claimed.

BobFromJamul

11-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Great news for the Chargers - since he was claimed that means KC has to pick up the remaining $2.5M on his contract this year. That gives us some additional cap room to deal with extending some of our core players.

mbrenne123

11-03-2009, 03:25 PM

Just what the Chefs need right now--- another player with supposed off-field issues. That franchise is a mess. LOL.

loweezy

11-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Extend gates!

TheCharge

11-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Webmaster: I see you routinely move my threads out of the General Discussion area, despite them being completely relevant. No more free beer for you at F3.

EncBolt

11-03-2009, 03:32 PM

I don't see this as a bad spot from the Chargers standpoint. He could have went to other better teams and pushed them over the top (Possibly). Now he's at a bad KC team and will make them better. We had our best victory against them so I can't see us worrying too much when we face them again.

Air Norv

11-03-2009, 03:32 PM

We should consider ourselves lucky they claimed him off waivers. If he clears waivers we would still have to pay him that money !

jerry62

11-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Good luck Chambers, except when you play us of course.

udgnim

11-03-2009, 03:57 PM

I guess KC just really wants to know SD's offensive playbook.

there's no point signing Chambers other than that since their season isn't going to turn around

RBloom

11-03-2009, 04:02 PM

Hope we got the playbook back from him

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:02 PM

Just saw on SDUT twitter

That's kinda funny, eh?

I like CC----I hope he does well (except against us)

Sundiego

11-03-2009, 04:03 PM

Saves Charger's some cash.

I like Chambers and hope he does well, not against us, however he seemed to be struggling and the fact that his contract ended next year and he was no special teams help probably were the reasons we didn't keep him.

R1caN

11-03-2009, 04:04 PM

To many Chamber threads

RBloom

11-03-2009, 04:05 PM

its a chef with an I. Ha ! whoops

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:06 PM

was you so shock?, that you had to post this two times?

You mean "was I so shocked"? No.

I only posted it once.

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:07 PM

its a chef with an I. Ha ! whoops

Nice recovery :)

LarryAW

11-03-2009, 04:09 PM

I like Chambers, so I'm happy to see him get picked up quickly. He was having problems this year, though, so I am not upset they released him to make room for Holt. This is what happens when you need roster space and have to make a tough choice.

rjb1816

11-03-2009, 04:15 PM

lmao we can give teh chiefs our playbook and they still wont have the players to stop us

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:16 PM

RBloom

11-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Nice recovery :)

thank you thank you

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:19 PM

thank you thank you

Ok, now that we've settled that.....how 'bout we go out and kick some G-men #@@# on Sunday, eh?

GO BOLTS:Bolt:

thumper300zx

11-03-2009, 04:21 PM

Wow, that was fast. Does that mean they had to pick up his remaining 2009 salary? (since he didn't get past waivers?)

NorCalBoltBrain

11-03-2009, 04:27 PM

Funny business, eh? He's our savior in 2007. Now, adios.

At the time, we needed him. Jackson still wasn't ready, Parker was slated to be our #2 and we went on IR, Buster & Nanee were wide-eyed rookies and Floyd was always hurt.

Jackson has emerged as a monster, Nanee has proven himself in live game situations, and hopefully Floyd has put the injury bug behind him. Maybe this means that Buster is getting better as well.

Chambers served his purpose well but his game has fallen off, and WR is no longer a concern in SD as it was for years before his arrival. Now we have more pressing needs for roster space, LB being one of them.

katzkd

11-03-2009, 04:29 PM

At the time, we needed him. Jackson still wasn't ready, Parker was slated to be our #2 and we went on IR, Buster & Nanee were wide-eyed rookies and Floyd was always hurt.

Jackson has emerged as a monster, Nanee has proven himself in live game situations, and hopefully Floyd has put the injury bug behind him. Maybe this means that Buster is getting better as well.

Chambers served his purpose well but his game has fallen off, and WR is no longer a concern in SD as it was for years before his arrival. Now we have more pressing needs for roster space, LB being one of them.

Yeah, I understand. Just kinda feel a bit bad for him in a small way (I know he's still a millionaire, so not TOO bad).

Its still probably not an easy conversation to have with the guy....

Air Norv

11-03-2009, 04:37 PM

These guys don't get nearly enough credit... Good job corralling all those Chambers threads moderators.

619RiversFAN

11-03-2009, 04:54 PM

He's definetly pissed at AJ and Norv

Al "T.D." Bundy

11-03-2009, 05:00 PM

I think the main reason they got him is to get information on our offense because Haley is a grimey (expletive).

Yeah maybe Haley is going to pick his brain to figure out how we're so effective in the red zone. Or maybe how to get his star running back on track...

Haley masterminded the Cardinals offense last year, he doesn't need any information from Chambers.

Besides, have you seen the Chefs receiving corps?! They picked him up because he's probably better than anyone they have on their roster save for Dwayne Bowe, and they need the help.

The fact that he played for a division rival is just a bonus.

JammerHammer23

11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

I guess KC just really wants to know SD's offensive playbook.

there's no point signing Chambers other than that since their season isn't going to turn around

Maybe because they need a receiver?

chrgrman

11-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Just seen this on NFL.com. We'll be playing him twice a year now.

JammerHammer23

11-03-2009, 06:07 PM

There are already a million other threads about this.

bgmacn2002

11-03-2009, 06:08 PM

That sucks! I like CC! Hope he does better there, just not on us:)

Time4aRing

11-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Link please?

There are already a million other threads about this.

Links or no proof :p

chrgrman

11-03-2009, 06:15 PM

Link please?

NFL.com
No information other than they picked him up after his release.

JammerHammer23

11-03-2009, 06:23 PM

NFL.com
No information other than they picked him up after his release.

Green means sarcasm.

Viktr

11-03-2009, 06:28 PM

There are already a million other threads about this.

There are a million other posts similar to yours lol

Al "T.D." Bundy

11-03-2009, 06:30 PM

I guess KC just really wants to know SD's offensive playbook.

there's no point signing Chambers other than that since their season isn't going to turn around

If their season isn't going to turn around then what's the point in knowing San Diego's offensive playbook? :confused:

frozendisc

11-03-2009, 07:27 PM

Silence, rookie. Yer talkin to the God of Thunder here. If you like KC so much why don't you go join the Red Retard Brigade w. Chambers, where you can say anything you want to the elders.

Hope you like BBQ.

The world has problems when smart people are silenced by the booming voices of idiots......

He spoke the truth, it wasn't a trade, and the Bolts had no say in where he went.....

You, must be in the lower 50%......

BoltBacker17Oz

11-03-2009, 08:02 PM

Man the CC release news jus keeps gettin worse.

So we get him in 07 away from a rebuilding non PO contending Miami, use him well. And then release him only to be picked up by another rebuilding team wout PO hopes for the duration of his twilight years. I really was hoping that CC could get a ring before he was done. He really has deserved it for all the years he practicaly carried MIAs O on his back. Much like LT did for SD in his early years. It is an unjustice when such talent manages to not be able to grasp that final prize.

I do consider CC one of my all-time favorite WRs, but I dont follow his career religously. But I wonder what off field issues you are reffering to as I was under the impression VJ was our off field issues WR??

rjb1816

11-03-2009, 08:47 PM

zenias

11-03-2009, 08:58 PM

I expected someone to pick up Chambers right away, a lot of teams could use a solid 31 year old even if he is having a slow start this year.

Bolts Super Fan

11-03-2009, 09:08 PM

Was he escorted out of the building yesterday like the Brown's GM was?
Ron Rivera is sitting in the dark somewhere right now, scratching his head and pulling his hair out, crying out loud: "Why, God? Why??? How are we going to find a way to stop Chambers now???"

chargerfan1978

11-03-2009, 09:17 PM

rjb1816

11-03-2009, 10:04 PM

I expected someone to pick up Chambers right away, a lot of teams could use a solid 31 year old even if he is having a slow start this year.

not at 2.5 million for an 8 game rental they cant

rjb1816

11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Chambers torched the Chargers 2ndary when he was Dolphin. Imagine what he'll do knowing the defensive looks.

yea, we had a lot of trouble with guys like Edwards and Mcree going to other teams in our division and having knowledge of our scheme. really hurt us

Jay21

11-03-2009, 10:34 PM

not at 2.5 million for an 8 game rental they cant

Maybe they'll look at the development of VJ in 2007 and think that the same thing could happen for their young star WR. Bowe has reportedly been struggling to play to his potential this year, so if Chambers goes to KC and helps him become an elite WR, paying out $2.5M in unused cap space (as far as I know there is nobody the Chiefs need to re-up for next year) is a reasonable investment. And, if Chambers performs well in KC, he could get a contract extension and help out their $63M quarterbust. It's a gamble, but there's the possibility that he would be more than an 8 game rental. If you think about it, with the way he helped VJ take his game to the next level, that trade is still paying dividends and will continue to do so in the future

Se7eN

11-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Doesn't matter much that he knows our playbook on Offense. Their defense still sucks and there are so many options from one offensive set that it wouldn't be that much of an advantage. They just needed a WR to compliment Dwayne Bowe, so I'm okay to keep it at that. A good deal for both teams involved.

Al "T.D." Bundy

11-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Chambers torched the Chargers 2ndary when he was Dolphin. Imagine what he'll do knowing the defensive looks.

How many years ago was that?

Al "T.D." Bundy

11-03-2009, 11:24 PM

yea, we had a lot of trouble with guys like Edwards and Mcree going to other teams in our division and having knowledge of our scheme. really hurt us

Don't forget Goff!

Look what KC did to us two weeks ago with detailed knowledge of our playbook!!

Al "T.D." Bundy

11-03-2009, 11:25 PM

not at 2.5 million for an 8 game rental they cant

Ovbiously...the could...

Equalizir

11-04-2009, 12:00 AM

I hope Chris does well in KC. Hes a class guy who just got in a rut here.

CHARGER BACKER

11-04-2009, 08:49 AM

Good luck to Chambers. He brought some vetrean leadership and knowledge to the WRs we have now. He'll do the same for KC, which is what they need, among many other things.

Time to lock up Gates.

bolthead123

11-04-2009, 09:01 AM

Good move by the Chiefs, the guy is talented. He is also going to be very focused and motivated; i doubt he will be dropping any balls. It's a good thing the Chiefs stink this season.

ronald

11-04-2009, 10:50 AM

chambers wont drop any balls in KC because cassel will never have time to get him the ball. im not worried about chambers giving any "inside info" to the chiefs on our team. i highly doubt they would pay $2 million-ish just for one play to help win one game.

gzubeck

11-04-2009, 12:23 PM

The only reason why the chiefs would be getting chambers is that they are serious about retaining him for next year as I see their season is done for this year. Pretty expensive tryouts I would say at this point.

DGINSD

11-04-2009, 04:22 PM

Bummer I liked Chris and was sad to see him go when we waved him. I wished him good luck in another thread but now I'll have to resend that wish and pray for many more dropped TD's and the flailing demise of his NFL career.

BoltBacker17Oz

11-04-2009, 05:24 PM

Good luck to Chambers. He brought some vetrean leadership and knowledge to the WRs we have now. He'll do the same for KC, which is what they need, among many other things.

Time to lock up Gates.

YES!! QFT!

Lets get Gates squared away asap. VJ your next!

starry

11-05-2009, 09:43 AM

If AJ still thought we were a serious contender this season then I think he keeps Chambers, but now he is looking to the future more.

Prea

11-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Chambers just got a 54yd TD

ChargersFan55

11-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Chambers just got a 54yd TD
lol typical chargers luck if you think about it

bharv86

11-08-2009, 01:01 PM

as long as he doesn't do it a few weeks when he comes to town then keep up he good work

Commonrider5447

11-08-2009, 01:05 PM

2 TDs for chambers now, damn

chargedup56

11-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Chambers took pressure off of gates and jackson, now lets see how we do with out him!! :Cheers:

Time4aRing

11-08-2009, 02:42 PM

All I can say is hindsight is 20/20. Bring it on AJ haters. Still a great move in my book.

Rivers_owns

11-08-2009, 02:51 PM

He's not a bad WR.. I don't understand why we couldn't use a roster spot on him.

starry

11-08-2009, 03:10 PM

He's not a bad WR.. I don't understand why we couldn't use a roster spot on him.

Letting him go for nothing was laughable, at least trade him before the deadline.

I'd take Chambers over Buster or Osgood as a receiver any day.

Time4aRing

11-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Letting him go for nothing was laughable, at least trade him before the deadline.

I'd take Chambers over Buster or Osgood as a receiver any day.

We got 2.5 million dollars and a roster spot for James Holt for Chambers who was doing nothing in 2009, and hurt in 2008. Sitting a veteran in CC behind VJax, Floyd, and Legs wasn't going to happen.

starry

11-09-2009, 01:25 AM

We got 2.5 million dollars and a roster spot for James Holt for Chamber a s who was doing nothing in 2009, and hurt in 2008. Sitting a veteran in CC behind VJax, Floyd, and Legs wasn't going to happen.

'Doing nothing' apparently was getting a vital reception in his final game for us. It was up to the coaches to get more out of him, he obviously wasn't finished as a receiver. He cost us a second round pick, I hope his replacement is worth that. Before the trade deadline we might have been able to bring in an immediate impact player on defense in some kind of trade package.

3DSumoWrestler

11-09-2009, 09:17 AM

He's not a bad WR.. I don't understand why we couldn't use a roster spot on him.

Apart from needing a roster spot for some ILB depth and special teams, I believe part of it is in respect to CC. Let him go so he can get the playing time he needs elsewhere.

Time4aRing

11-09-2009, 10:53 AM

'Doing nothing' apparently was getting a vital reception in his final game for us. It was up to the coaches to get more out of him, he obviously wasn't finished as a receiver. He cost us a second round pick, I hope his replacement is worth that. Before the trade deadline we might have been able to bring in an immediate impact player on defense in some kind of trade package.

A 2nd round pick we gave up that helped get us into the playoffs and produced big time in 2007. With CC's help, we got to the AFCCG, we had another weapon for defenses to focus on, and our WRs started to emerge(Joiner was mostly responsible). He was well worth that 2nd round pick. He had 5 TDs in 2008 before he got injured.

However, this year we got nothing out of him. He was not doing anything, he was not getting open along the sidelines, he was dropping passes over the middle. I will say that he did get open deep 3-4 times but Rivers couldn't hit him whether it be a bad pass, or bad protection. Still, we got nothing out of him, and other teams certainly weren't going to give up a draft pick or player for him.

I didn't think he was finished as a receiver, just that he was done here in SD.

gzubeck

11-09-2009, 11:16 PM

A 2nd round pick we gave up that helped get us into the playoffs and produced big time in 2007. With CC's help, we got to the AFCCG, we had another weapon for defenses to focus on, and our WRs started to emerge(Joiner was mostly responsible). He was well worth that 2nd round pick. He had 5 TDs in 2008 before he got injured.

However, this year we got nothing out of him. He was not doing anything, he was not getting open along the sidelines, he was dropping passes over the middle. I will say that he did get open deep 3-4 times but Rivers couldn't hit him whether it be a bad pass, or bad protection. Still, we got nothing out of him, and other teams certainly weren't going to give up a draft pick or player for him.

I didn't think he was finished as a receiver, just that he was done here in SD.

Well Said...couldn't have made a better call myself