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Location: Kansas City, Mo. | Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium (79,451) | Chairman: Clark Hunt | President: Carl Peterson
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They went through three kickers in 2007 without falling in love with any of them.

Maybe it's not surprising then, to see the Chiefs looking at three more lightly known candidates for their kicker's job in 2008.

After a year in which Kansas City cut '07 fifth-round draft pick Justin Medlock after one game, then tried to get by with Dave Rayner and aging John Carney, the Chiefs will take a look at two other NFL castoffs and an undrafted rookie in 2008.

The leading contender, if NFL experience is any factor, would appear to be Billy Cundiff, who played on and off for four seasons with Dallas (2002-05). He is best known for kicking a then-record seven field goals in a Monday night game against the Giants in 2003. He was released in 2005 after missing two critical field goals in a loss to Carolina.

Cundiff last played briefly for New Orleans as a kickoff specialist in 2006. For his career he's hit 60 of 83 field-goal attempts for 72.3 percent. He is only 21 of 38 from 40 or more yards.

His competition will include Nick Novak, who kicked in 16 games from 2005 through '07 with Arizona (2005) and Washington (2006-07). He's converted 13 of 20 career field goals.

If either of those two NFL kickers fails to pan out, Kansas City also will look at North Carolina kicker Connor Barth, an undrafted rookie who in four seasons with the Tar Heels converted 54 of 71 career attempts with 14-of-20 accuracy from 40 to 49 yards.

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May 16, 2008 12:44 am

If any of you have read some of my other posts, you know that I don't think the Chargers are one of the elite teams.  I believe they are solid, but merely average, and have given many reasons why.  I also believe the Chiefs will bounce back considerably this year, an ...(more)

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May 15, 2008 3:18 pm

Pat Kirwan just posted an interesting article on the www.nfl.com website.  I believe it is entitled "Super-Sized" or something like that.

It is about offenses reverting to the power running game to take advantage of the current trend of smaller, quicker defenses, including two (blocking) tightend sets, big lineman, a bruising fullback  ...(more)

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May 16, 2008 12:01 am

I thought this was a better fit.

Sea of Red!

Go Chiefs

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May 14, 2008 8:17 pm

Very very hard. G. Dorsey is a very big and very fast player who quickly gets off the ball and isn't scared to make a play . I would'nt be supprised too see if he is the player of the game, in  the first game of the year.

I'm starting to think this year, the offence could be more exciting too watch than the last few. I love the tripple threat at RB, and WR is getti ...(more)

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May 13, 2008 2:32 pm

Last season (if my memory serves), the Chiefs roster had an average age of just over 30. 

Taking a look at the roster a few days ago, and prior to undrafted free agent signings - which only makes the roster younger - the 70 players had an average age of 25.6.  In fact, there are only 9 players who are 30 years of age o ...(more)

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May 15, 2008 6:22 pm
 

Vote on this poll.

http://www.sportsline.com/mcc/messages/chrono/8362894

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May 14, 2008 2:26 am
For all the Madden fans out there, a few things to look forward to or...not look forward to:
  • Two of the most talked about are the end zone celebrations, like LJ's tribute to Jay-Z and the ability to return missed field goals(how many times ar ...(more)
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May 12, 2008 2:01 pm
What are the top 3 things that - standing alone - could determine whether the Chiefs are in the playoff hunt or completely out of it?  I rank them in the following order:

1.  Brodie Croyle:  Even if LJ gets hurt again we have Smith & Char
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April 29, 2008 10:09 pm

Lately, when I think about the Raiders I have to chuckle. Last year, JaMarcus Russell ...(more)

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May 11, 2008 2:19 pm

Lets just see what kind of young talent Vermeil left us with.

 2005

Derrick Johnson     A

Duction Colquitt     A

C ...(more)

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May 11, 2008 3:53 pm

I know this is a Chiefs board, but were in the time off year that it is a football droubt.  We're getting into the heart of race season.  I was just wondering if there are any Jr fans on here.  If so what are some of your thoughts on his season after the switch to Hendrick. 

I personally love the move, bu ...(more)

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May 13, 2008 5:36 pm