Yardbarker: Eric Ghiaciuc

Experienced offensive linemen McIntosh, Ghiaciuc cut by Chiefs

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:18:17 -0500

A poor preseason cost offensive tackle Damion McIntosh his job Friday, when the Kansas City Chiefs released him. The Chiefs also released center Eric Ghiaciuc, who started for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2006 to 2008 and signed with Kansas City in April.

Chiefs Release Eight

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:04:50 -0500

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club has released eight players: FB Jed Collins, CB Travis Daniels, CB Londen Fryar, C Eric Ghiaciuc, T Damion McIntosh, LB Corey Smith, T Herb Taylor and G Tavares Washington. I am surprised they let Damion McIntosh and Herb Taylor Go. Sound Off. Fourteen more cuts to go.

Chiefs chop eight

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:33:51 -0500

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the release of eight players, as they attempt to work toward 53 players by 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Gone are fullback Jed Collins, cornerback Travis Daniels, cornerback Londen Fryar, center Eric Ghiaciuc, tackle Damion McIntosh, linebacker Corey Smith, tackle Herb...

Finding Opportunity

Fri, 22 May 2009 08:18:00 -0500

For Eric Ghiaciuc the decision to join the Kansas City Chiefs came down to two factors: the opportunity to play and the opportunity to win games. The unrestricted free agent center from Cincinnati does not have a guarantee of either as he goes through

The Center Conundrum

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:26:03 -0500

While the Bengal’s cut their most experienced Center in Eric Ghiaciuc, there seems to be some hope in the younger more inexperienced centers as well as the potential for an old favorite to return to Cincinnati. The Kansas City Chiefs picked Ghiaciuc off of waivers very shortly after he was cut by the Bengal’s, and like many Bengal’s fans the Chief’s are apprehensive about this “seasoned” center. Ghiaciuc’s slow footwork and size have come into question for the Chief’s scheme, yet due to the fact that he has started 42 games at center the Chiefs are also excited that he could help their offense. With Ghiaciuc gone who will start for the Bengal’s at center this season? Chuck Ludwig seems to think an old Bengal favorite in Eric Steinbach will return to the starting center role for the Bengal’s. He believes that the Browns new management, along with the expensive contract of Steinbach’s may cause him to be cut by the start of this year or potentially before the 2010 season.Continue reading "The Center Conundrum"

TGIF: KC Signs Ghiaciuc, Undrafted Rookie Class Announced

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:06:00 -0500

Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli makes it clear that getting QB Matt Cassell killed is high on his list of priorities for the ‘09 season. A surprised Greg can only note that, “watching Eric Ghiaciuc start and play all 16 games for the 2008 Bengals as their center was like watching a garden hose [...]

Chiefs Sign Ex-Bengals Center Eric Ghiaciuc

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:56:24 -0500

Veteran unrestricted free agent center Eric Ghiaciuc has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced today. A former Cincinnati Bengals...

Chiefs Sign Ex-Bengals Center Eric Ghiaciuc

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:15:54 -0500

Veteran unrestricted free agent center Eric Ghiaciuc has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced today. A former Cincinnati Bengals...

Chiefs Sign Veteran Center Eric Ghiaciuc

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:23:49 -0500

The Chiefs today signed veteran unrestricted free agent center Eric Ghiaciuc to a deal. The 6-foot-4, 303-pound Ghiaciuc made 42 starts for Cincinnati from 2005-08 after being drafted in the fourth round by the Bengals in 2005. The Bengals drafted center Jonathan Luigs of Arkansas in the fourth round Sunday. The other centers on the [...]

Bengals Draft Preview: Offensive Line

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:53 -0500

Coming off a season in which the Bengals allowed 51 sacks (3rd most in the league) and average just 3.6 yards per carry (30th in the league) it is easy to conclude the Bengals offensive line is its biggest off-season need. Adding to the troubles is the team's persistent failure to develop its offensive line talent as Bengals linemen have a strange tendency to regress after strong 1st (and sometimes 2nd) seasons. Center is the most glaring need on the offensive line as the team's cen...

Bengals To Address Void At Center Position In The Draft

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:50:06 -0500

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the market for a starting center after losing Eric Ghiaciuc to free agency and will likely address the need via the...

Offseason Blueprint: Cincinnati Bengals

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:43:56 -0500

Notable Free Agents: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR; Stacy Andrews, OT; Shayne Graham, K (franchised); Eric Ghiaciuc, C; Cedric Benson, RB; Brandon Johnson, LB; Chris Crocker, FS. Projected 2009 Cap Space: $22,000,000 Draft Order: 6 Top Needs: Depending on what players the Bengals choose ...

Know Your Opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:32:22 -0500

For the first time in team history