Jayhawk_Colin

WHO

Will Shields
Chiefs


WHAT

Released?


WHY

Chiefs to cut Shields?
<Mar. 1> Thirteen-year veteran Will Shields, one of the most celebrated offensive linemen in recent NFL history, could be a salary cap casualty if his contract for 2006 is not readjusted, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports.

Chiefs officials have been discussing with Shields and his representative various scenarios to reduce his cap figure for 2006, the final season of his current deal. Shields is scheduled to earn a $5.1 million base salary, and is due a $400,000 roster bonus, and he carries a 2006 cap charge of $6.67 million.




This would be a true dissapointment by Carl Peterson if he lets Will go. I can't picture Shields in a differnt uni.

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stormdriver

It's disappointing to hear how many players are being let go who have played with the same team their entire careers. As for Shields in a different uniform though, I think he'd look really good in a green one..

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MickeyG

it is sad to see teams have to cut players like Shields, but it has to be done.

and i'm sorry storm but Shields will be wearing purple next year.

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Jayhawk_Colin

if he's not in kc shields will retire

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!

MickeyG

Looks like he's staying KC.

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PoppaPoe33

I agree. It will take a lot for him to play somewhere else if he does stay in.

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bigboy

They were saying that they have to cut him now to get below the cap but both parties are working out a deal to stay...we'll see.

MickeyG

he will have to take a pretty big pay cut to stay wont he?

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bigboy

That's what it's going to turn into but it's kind of sugar coated.

Jayhawk_Colin

It looks as if Will will be staying in KC atleast one more year

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!