PatsFanTX Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 The Morton brothers both found new NFL homes Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Johnnie Morton to a two-year contract and the New England Patriots agreed to a one-year deal with kick-returner Chad Morton on Tuesday. Chad Morton's deal is worth $600,000 plus another possible $600,000 in incentives, according to ESPN.com's John Clayton. Johnnie Morton, an 11-year veteran, was cut earlier this month by the Kansas City Chiefs, while brother Chad was cut by the Washington Redskins. "Johnnie is our kind of guy." 49ers coach Mike Nolan said. "He is a hard-working professional who will be a great example to our young receivers." Kansas City recently signed wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, who was released by the Eagles this offseason. In three seasons with the Chiefs, Johnnie Morton, signed as an unrestricted free agent in 2002, caught 134 passes for 1,932 yards and eight touchdowns in 43 appearances that included 42 starts. His average numbers in a Kansas City uniform -- 44.7 catches, 644 yards and 2.7 touchdowns -- are hardly reflective of the productive career he has enjoyed. In 2004, Morton had 55 receptions for 795 yards and three scores. The Redskins signed Chad Morton away from the New York Jets as a restricted free agent before the 2003 season, giving him a five-year, $8 million deal. Chad Morton averaged 22.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns and 6.2 yards on 13 punt returns last season before damaging a ligament in his knee in an Oct. 31 game against the Green Bay Packers. Johnnie Morton, who played his first eight NFL seasons in Detroit, was one of the league's most productive receivers over a five-year stretch with the Lions. Between 1997 and 2001, Morton averaged 73.4 catches, 1,031.2 yards and four scores. Included in that stretch were four 1,000-yard seasons and also three campaigns in which Morton, one of the NFL's best receivers in terms of adding yards after the catch, had 75 or more receptions. His first season in Kansas City, though, produced just 29 receptions, and his tenure there was largely disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 "Hey Bethel, Coach Belichick is on line 2." I think the replacement plan is in place for Bethel if he does not get his head out of his a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 "Hey Bethel, Coach Belichick is on line 2." I think the replacement plan is in place for Bethel if he does not get his head out of his a$$. I think it's too late, he's out the door with this move. The thing that really pisses me off is that Bethel had a lot of talent. What a complete dumbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yeah, I hate to say it, but Bethel is gone. It's too bad too, he was one of my favorite Patriots. He just can't seem to get his head screwed on straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Good signing by the Pats. I like Chad Morton as a return man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I think it's too late, he's out the door with this move. The thing that really pisses me off is that Bethel had a lot of talent. What a complete dumbass. Probably true. That is the sad thing, he has made big plays on both sides of the ball. We still do not have a decent punt returner. Sorry Garb, Troy ain't it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farm Implement Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 This will certainly be an interesting and suspenseful process to watch; BB, reducing to a 53 man roster by opening day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 This will certainly be an interesting and suspenseful process to watch; BB, reducing to a 53 man roster by opening day! Especially at wideout. Givens and Branch are locks. I think Terrell is also. That leaves Brown, Johnson, Dwight, Morton and PK Sam fighting for two spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Wasn't Chad Morton a running back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Chad Morton is a running back, if that. He's like a 5th RB/KR specialist. I dont think he'll be a factor in the WR competition. If he is, then they're carrying 4 WRs and Chad, and thats scary-thin depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 Good signing by the Pats. I like Chad Morton as a return man. You just know he will break one against the Jets. Just like O-T-I-S picking off Vinny and taking it to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 You just know he will break one against the Jets. Just like O-T-I-S picking off Vinny and taking it to the house. That was Victor Green wasn't it? Or maybe they both did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 That was Victor Green wasn't it? Or maybe they both did. Husker, I think they both did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Chad Morton is a running back, if that. He's like a 5th RB/KR specialist. I dont think he'll be a factor in the WR competition. If he is, then they're carrying 4 WRs and Chad, and thats scary-thin depth Your right. He is a back. In limited time he seems to be a decent receiver. Had 30 catches as a rookie and 15 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meddle Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Is there any doubt that Morton makes a big play against the Jets? He'll do well up there. And Morton is definitely a running back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Morton made two big kick returns in his life, both against Buffalo. Besides that he was pretty ordinary. Plus, he's an injury risk with a sh*t attitude. Good luck, Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 Good luck, Pats. Victor Green O-T-I-S Bryan Cox It's amazing how players perform when they receive proper coaching. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 where's greengal and verde when you need them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Morton made two big kick returns in his life, both against Buffalo. Besides that he was pretty ordinary. Plus, he's an injury risk with a Sh#t attitude. Good luck, Pats. He also had 1 for the Skins in 03..He avg 26 yds with the Jets in 02! That's pretty dam good! I won't be suprised if BB has him playing well!It wouldn't be the first ex-Jet he got good play out of! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 He also had 1 for the Skins in 03..He avg 26 yds with the Jets in 02! That's pretty dam good! I won't be suprised if BB has him playing well!It wouldn't be the first ex-Jet he got good play out of! :wink: Your attention is invited to Tex's last post. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 You just know he will break one against the Jets. Just like O-T-I-S picking off Vinny and taking it to the house. He probably will. He's got a decent amount of receptions because thats the only time he sees the field, is passing situations as a 3rd down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 He probably will. He's got a decent amount of receptions because thats the only time he sees the field, is passing situations as a 3rd down back. He will be cut in training camp, write it down. Does Dwight still return kicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 BB at his best. The competition at wide out will be outrageous. The heat is on and it's Bethel's last chance. My bet: Morton and Dwight are cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Just for the Pats fans, and what's been stated in this thread, more than once... Chad Morton is a running back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Just for the Pats fans, and what's been stated in this thread, more than once... Chad Morton is a running back! And the point you're missing is none of us are saying Morton is going to be a WR. We're saying there's a good chance he's going to replace Bethel at KR. Because by all counts, Bethel isn't really a WR either, he's just a KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 And the point you're missing is none of us are saying Morton is going to be a WR. We're saying there's a good chance he's going to replace Bethel at KR. Because by all counts, Bethel isn't really a WR either, he's just a KR. My mistake. Has Morton ever run out of the backfield? Anyway, Bethel lead the league in KR avg yards the season before last, if I am not mistaken. And, he's also played #3 receiver more often than people give him credit for. BB is all about versatility. So, there are three KR's in camp? Which one brings MORE to the table? We shall see. I still say Dwight will be cut. I'm hoping Dwight is cut, actually. BTW, there's another midget on the team I'd like to see cut too..... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 My mistake. Has Morton ever run out of the backfield? Anyway, Bethel lead the league in KR avg yards the season before last, if I am not mistaken. And, he's also played #3 receiver more often than people give him credit for. BB is all about versatility. So, there are three KR's in camp? Which one brings MORE to the table? We shall see. I still say Dwight will be cut. I'm hoping Dwight is cut, actually. BTW, there's another midget on the team I'd like to see cut too..... :wink: Troy Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Pretty good, K But, um...no. :wink: It's the putrid BC puke. Doug "I'll live off that lucky pass against the 'canes for all eternity" Flutie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Pretty good, K But, um...no. :wink: It's the putrid BC puke. Doug "I'll live off that lucky pass against the 'canes for all eternity" Flutie. Oh. I forgot about your pent up rage against BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Pretty good, K But, um...no. :wink: It's the putrid BC puke. Doug "I'll live off that lucky pass against the 'canes for all eternity" Flutie. God I'm praying that Brady gets a aprained sphincter that makes him miss three games so Garb can watch Flutie behind center for her beloved Patriots. What would be even better is if he leads to the Pats to three 40 point blowouts and Brady loses his job to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 God I'm praying that Brady gets a aprained sphincter that makes him miss three games so Garb can watch Flutie behind center for her beloved Patriots. What would be even better is if he leads to the Pats to three 40 point blowouts and Brady loses his job to him. Or a Superbowl victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Flutie lead a real team, and not some third class Canadien League minor league team, to a Championship? The chances THAT happening are ZERO. If Brady goes down for a significant amount of time, the Pats are done for. If Flutie must become the starter for a significant amount of time - due to injury - I may very well go insane every Sunday and again on Monday, when I read the papers. I'll start babbling and knocking my head against the wall - like Corky does. I'll be a mere shell of myself. The caustic, rabble-rousing Garb will give way to a non-confrontational and sad Garb. What fun is THAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Flutie lead a real team, and not some third class Canadien League minor league team, to a Championship? The chances THAT happening are ZERO. If Brady goes down for a significant amount of time, the Pats are done for. If Flutie must become the starter for a significant amount of time - due to injury - I may very well go insane every Sunday and again on Monday, when I read the papers. I'll start babbling and knocking my head against the wall - like Corky does. I'll be a mere shell of myself. The caustic, rabble-rousing Garb will give way to a non-confrontational and sad Garb. What fun is THAT? Sounds good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Wow - that's the meanest thing you have ever said (oops, wrote) to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Wow - that's the meanest thing you have ever said (oops, wrote) to me.... Tom is trying to be the heavy these days on the little venture known as JetNation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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