jimster Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Chiefs Sign WR Freddie Mitchell Jun 18, 4:56 PM (ET) Email this Story http://sports.iwon.com/news/06182005/v1352.html By DOUG TUCKER KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent wide receiver Freddie Mitchell Saturday, a month after the Eagles released the troublesome player. Mitchell was at Chiefs minicamp in street clothes but will begin practicing Sunday, coach Dick Vermeil said. "We're very happy to have him here and I think he's happy to be here," Vermeil said. "He's in a good frame of mind and his attitude is very good." Mitchell, who played in 63 games in four seasons at Philadelphia, fell into disfavor with Eagles coaches and teammates after making a series of controversial and inflammatory statements. He insulted the Patriots secondary before the Super Bowl, and also called out New England coach Bill Belichick. He also criticized his teammates for not backing him and blasted quarterback Donovan McNabb for not throwing to him more. "The plays are going to be there for me to make," Mitchell said after the Chiefs went through a two-hour workout in front of about 15,000 fans. "I just want to help the team win and hopefully be utilized catching the ball. So it's going to be good. I'm happy to be here." Mitchell, picked in the first round out of UCLA in 2001, also labeled himself with a seemingly endless list of self-promoting nicknames like "The People's Champ," "FredEx," and "First-Down Freddie." But he hardly produced, catching 90 passes for 1,263 yards and five touchdowns in his career. The move comes a day after free-agent receiver Az-Zahir Hakim changed his mind and decided against signing with the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Damn jimster, beat me by a minute "He's in a good frame of mind and his attitude is very good." He must have burst out in laughter after saying that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I Bet he'll have a good season in KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 not sayin its going to happen, but it would be nice if he made the pro bowl--a lil pie in the eagle's faces for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 I Bet he'll have a good season in KC Its hard not to have a good season in an offense like KCs'!!! Especially if he's the featured receiver. Might even be a fantasy sleeper pick. Oops....did I say that out loud? :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 The Chiefs were desperate. Az Hakim spurned them. Then a ham sandwich waiting for a bus turned them down. So, Freddie Mitchell was all that was left out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter23 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 atleast its the end of 'freddie mitchell to washington because dan snyder doesnt know how to run a team and just throws money at high profile players' rumors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Sounds good. Trent Green is my go-to- fantasy QB, so any help at WR, I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 McNabb never liked him as a target. He'll do well in KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 I Bet he'll have a good season in KC I bet he wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 haha, I dont like him, but at the same time, a little screw you to the Eagles wouldnt hurt either. A win-win situation it seems, if he sucks, good, if he's good, also fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halter91 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 haha, it should be fun when the Iggles play the Chiefs. I may root for Dawkins to decapitate Mitchell, then the Eagles lose on a Gonzo TD. :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I was holding my breath hopping we hadn't signed the self-proclaimed "fred-ex" when i heard it on espn radio the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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