Kansas City just signed Eddie Kennison to one of the most important contracts an NFL player can ever sign: the ceremonial one-day contract. Kennison will now officially retire as a Kansas City Chief.
I know some of you are saying "Who?" while others might even be saying "Who cares?". Kennison never lived up to his expectations. Drafted #18 overall out of LSU by the Rams in 96, Eddie bounced around the league (including a stop in Denver that was mutually unpleasant) before arriving in Arrowhead. He was one of Trent Green's favorite targets and quietly produced a solid career as the team's #2 receiving threat behind Tony Gonzalez.
Eddie has now taken to the airways, hosting a radio show in KC. He still remains a close affiliate of the team and has even gone out of his way to continue mentoring guys like Dwayne Bowe and Quentin Lawrence.
Eddie's comments on the contract:
"I am honored and humbled to officially conclude my NFL playing career as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs," Kennison said. "My family is extremely grateful to the Hunt family, Scott Pioli and the Chiefs organization for making this moment possible. Kansas City has a special place in our hearts, and has truly become our home. I feel very blessed to have been extended the opportunity to retire as a member the Chiefs."
It's nice to see that it's not always the big names that get these kinds of deals. Sometimes an organization will go out of it's way to honor someone who really just gave their all for the team. A very classy move by Clark Hunt and Scott Pioli. Now get some frickin draft picks signed!
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ha eddie kennison! i remember this guy! good for him
ReplyDeleteeddie deserves it ! good for him , and props to k.c. !!
ReplyDeleteEddie was one of those guys that just quietly went about his work. He was never flashy or a stand out guy but he put in solid work and was zero drama. I'm glad he is retiring as a Chief. He had so many teams and I think KC might have been the only place were he felt he was wanted and needed. Good luck in future endeavours Eddie.
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