On Monday, a first-round pick from the 2001 draft saw his career suffer a major blow after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy charges relating to dog fighting. On Tuesday, another first-round pick from that same draft encountered a similar fate when he was cut by the Chiefs.
Receiver Rod Gardner, the No. 15 overall pick in 2001, was among the team's initial wave of roster cuts. Given the overall quality of the K.C. receiving corps, Gardner's inability to make it there suggests that he won't be able to make it anywhere.
Gardner was drafted by the Redskins, with whom he played from 2001 through 2004. He spent 2005 with the Panthers and the Packers, and signed with the Chiefs in September 2006.
Gardner was widely compared to Cris Carter in the run up to the 2001 draft. In the end, all that can be said about Gardner is that all he does is doesn't catch touchdowns.
Other players dumped by the Chiefs on Tuesday include tackle George Batiste, cornerback Michael Bragg, defensive end Chris Harris, receiver Brent Little, cornerback Marcus Maxey, tight end Mike Pinkard, tackle Ramiro Pruneda, receiver Titus Ryan, and tackle Kevin Sampson. The Chiefs placed guard Chris Bober, fullback Greg Hanoian, linebacker David Hicks, and receiver Maurice Price on injured reserve.
had a decent season a few years ago, i think 900 yards with a pretty bad Offense...he has the talent..its just his work ethic.
its pretty sad
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This is not good news. He once wore the Redskins uniform. I really dont like this at all. Hopefully he will learn his lesson and become a decent human being.
They actually tried to sign him to an extension, he just kept dropping the pen.
RIP 21
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