Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Didn't read the article but what's your thoughts on this? Kansas City Chiefs sign running back C.J. Spiller Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer "What is dead may never die..." The Kansas City Chiefs announced Friday they signed running back C.J. Spiller. K.C. marks the fourth team for Spiller in the past five months. He did next to nothing for any of the previous three. After making the New Orleans Saints' final roster, Spiller was a healthy scratch Week 1 and subsequently cut days later. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks in late September, appearing in two games. He was released in late October. Spiller then signed with the New York Jets on Nov. 1. He lasted a little over a month with Gang Green, playing in four games before being waived on Dec. 6. In all, Spiller rushed for 18 total yards on six carries and caught six passes for 50 yards and a TD (5 for 43 yards with Seattle -- 24 of which came on one play). Since injury wiped out the end of his tenure in Buffalo in 2014, Spiller hasn't been the same player that made him a first-round pick in 2010. Sapped of elusive speed, he compiled just 112 yards on 36 carries and 34 catches for 239 yards after being signed by the Saints in 2015. If Saints coach Sean Payton couldn't coax production out of the satellite back, who can? In his prime, Spiller was a dual-treat with game-breaking speed and shiftiness in the hole. In the last two years, he's displayed none of that ability. For the Chiefs, it's a flier on a name player, turning 30 in August, that once had game. Andy Reid is a master at finding a role for every player, so if Spiller can prove he's finally healthy the Chiefs are a good landing spot for the aging back. We aren't holding out hope this signing leads to production this fall. The addition is low-cost insurance for a backfield headlined by Spencer Ware and backup Charcandrick West, both of whom signed deals last season. The big question heading into the new league year is whether the franchise's all-time leading rusher, Jamaal Charles, will remain with the team -- likely not at his current salary. If K.C. moves on from Charles, Spiller has a chance to snag a backup gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I like it. Costs nothing to take a look. I what like to take a look at DAT at running back as well. Doesn't look like he has a future a WR. If he gets hurt because he is small, I would not be surprised. He needs to find a purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WichitaZRide 321 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Obviously a rumor, but I read that this might be due to Ware/West on trade block Reports that Jamaal and Chiefs re-working his contract so he can stay in KC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I hope you are right, Ride. What would Ware or West get in return in your opinion? w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I hope you are right, Ride. What would Ware or West get in return in your opinion? Ware maybe worth a 3rd...West maybe a 6th or 7th I wonder if we will ever get to find out what Reeves can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Spiller has little chance of making the team. It would be another Dorsey amazing find, but they will not get rid of Ware to count on Spliller IMO. If they do trade West, I would say that gas more to do with Reaves than Spiller. If course we are you just guessing on what they think, so anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Ware maybe worth a 3rd...West maybe a 6th or 7th I wonder if we will ever get to find out what Reeves can do Good question. I'd like to see more of Reaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Kinda surprised that dorsey did not go after the RB that the pack released recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Spiller is what FOD is to an airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs Convert 511 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Tyreek Hill and CJ Spiller have the same number of career touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Tyreek Hill and CJ Spiller have the same number of career touchdowns.Spiller went off a couple times against KC I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Spiller will be cut in camp. He looked finished last time I saw him log a carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Lots of RBs in the draft and we can expect the Chiefs to grab one. Ware, JC, Reeves, and drafted guy will compete for three slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidfriend 1,151 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Still think Jamaal is going to be released. Rotation will probably be Ware, West, Draft pick/FA not named Spiller Problem with Spiller is he can't break tackles, been slowed by numerous injuries and he'll never see the field if the rb is asked to passblock. Really tips the hand of what they're gonna do on Offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgar 1,046 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Same agent as berry.... maybe we agreed to kick the tires on his guy, in order to help grease a deal? Because it damn sure aint cuz Spiller is a fantastic back.. RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The Chiefs need someone to return kicks, and maybe punts. Spiller has done that very well in the past. As Tyreek Hill gets more of the playbook the Chiefs need to take some of his kick off returns away from him. He really opens up the offense. When Hill was inserted into the offense, other teams had to respect his speed. Even when he did not get the ball, the opposing defense could not cheat, and that gave Maclin and Conley extra room to operate in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Same agent as berry.... maybe we agreed to kick the tires on his guy, in order to help grease a deal? Because it damn sure aint cuz Spiller is a fantastic back.. RG i saw this last night and was going to suggest the same as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think you still see Hill return punts. Makes no sense taking him out of that role. Spiller might be able to compete with DAT for kick off duty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgar 1,046 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 spiller LDT and Berry same agent... Something tells me this is all tied together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 spiller LDT and Berry same agent... Something tells me this is all tied together. Could be. I have heard that suggested on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Spiller hasn't been good for two years. If he is healthy, and has his rookie speed back, then it will be a good thing for the Chiefs. I doubt there is much of anything guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.