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Eddie Kennison had the TV on this week when he heard the words “Terrell Owens,” “Kansas City” and “possible meeting.” As the Chiefs’ quiet No. 1 receiver, Kennison’s name is barely the occasional blip on the ticker.
He stopped what he was doing and listened.
“If T.O. came to Kansas City to help this team win a Super Bowl, I’m all for it,” Kennison said. “But let’s not lose sight that I’m still here. I’ve been putting up numbers as a receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs amongst some of the best in the National Football League.
“It kind of frustrates me a little bit for every year people to be putting out that we need receivers in the Kansas City Chiefs organization. My numbers speak volumes on why we really don’t need to bring any receivers in.”
Kennison, who has declined to speak to reporters about himself over the last couple of years, broke his silence Friday. It was time to talk. He’s had back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons, something that hadn’t been done in Kansas City since the mid 1980s. But every offseason, the talk inevitably seems to drift to upgrading the receiving corps.
Owens is the latest chatter, as Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson and coach Herm Edwards said this week they’d be interested in possibly adding Owens, a five-time Pro Bowler. Kennison said he isn’t worried about how the acquisition would affect his touches. He doesn’t sit up at night wondering whether Owens will take his job, either.
But steady Eddie is quick to point out that the NFL’s No. 1 offense has done fine with the personnel it has.
“I think the guys that are on our offensive side of the ball, they’re all veteran guys, and they know what it takes to get on the field and win a championship,” Kennison said. “I don’t think we’ll let one guy come in and disrupt what we’ve built. Is it possible? Yes. But highly unlikely.”
Kennison just turned 33 and has yet to make a Pro Bowl. On a team loaded with offensive superstars like Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and Priest Holmes, maybe he’s gotten lost in the glare. Maybe, his agent, John Hamilton, wonders, Kennison’s relationship with the media has hindered him in the national spotlight.
Kennison did something out of the ordinary Friday, strolling by radio row at the Super Bowl to schmooze. He said he hasn’t talked because his focus has been on God, his family and football.
He’s in Detroit for a Gospel music function but plans to be back by Sunday.
“If you think about it, the Chiefs have their 1,000-yard receiver, so we’re doing some great things,” Kennison said.
Eddie Kennison had the TV on this week when he heard the words “Terrell Owens,” “Kansas City” and “possible meeting.” As the Chiefs’ quiet No. 1 receiver, Kennison’s name is barely the occasional blip on the ticker.
He stopped what he was doing and listened.
“If T.O. came to Kansas City to help this team win a Super Bowl, I’m all for it,” Kennison said. “But let’s not lose sight that I’m still here. I’ve been putting up numbers as a receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs amongst some of the best in the National Football League.
“It kind of frustrates me a little bit for every year people to be putting out that we need receivers in the Kansas City Chiefs organization. My numbers speak volumes on why we really don’t need to bring any receivers in.”
Kennison, who has declined to speak to reporters about himself over the last couple of years, broke his silence Friday. It was time to talk. He’s had back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons, something that hadn’t been done in Kansas City since the mid 1980s. But every offseason, the talk inevitably seems to drift to upgrading the receiving corps.
Owens is the latest chatter, as Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson and coach Herm Edwards said this week they’d be interested in possibly adding Owens, a five-time Pro Bowler. Kennison said he isn’t worried about how the acquisition would affect his touches. He doesn’t sit up at night wondering whether Owens will take his job, either.
But steady Eddie is quick to point out that the NFL’s No. 1 offense has done fine with the personnel it has.
“I think the guys that are on our offensive side of the ball, they’re all veteran guys, and they know what it takes to get on the field and win a championship,” Kennison said. “I don’t think we’ll let one guy come in and disrupt what we’ve built. Is it possible? Yes. But highly unlikely.”
Kennison just turned 33 and has yet to make a Pro Bowl. On a team loaded with offensive superstars like Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and Priest Holmes, maybe he’s gotten lost in the glare. Maybe, his agent, John Hamilton, wonders, Kennison’s relationship with the media has hindered him in the national spotlight.
Kennison did something out of the ordinary Friday, strolling by radio row at the Super Bowl to schmooze. He said he hasn’t talked because his focus has been on God, his family and football.
He’s in Detroit for a Gospel music function but plans to be back by Sunday.
“If you think about it, the Chiefs have their 1,000-yard receiver, so we’re doing some great things,” Kennison said.
Think of the end zone celebrations!!! WHEELIE!!! 
Your bias has a lot to do with it. I understand why you dislike the guy, but that's the past. He wanted to be with his family and wasn't performing because his mind wasn't in practice. So Shanny released him and he "retired".
