Yardbarker: Amani Toomer

A Toomer in Disguise: Why the New Steve Smith Has an Old-School Feel

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:39:48 -0500

A lot was made this offseason about finding a replacement for Plaxico Burress—finding that next big threat in a receiving corps that didn’t fit that mold and still doesn’t. Perhaps the more important move was finding a replacement for ol' reliable—Amani Toomer. Before this season began, Steve Smith had already proved he could get open and make the catch. It could have been because defenses were focused on Plaxico Burress, or the Giants running game was so effective...

Should we look at re-signing Toomer?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:20:29 -0500

Amani Toomer was a life-long Giant until he was released in the offseason, and later signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Well, the Chiefs, who never really gave Toomer a chance to make the team, released the veteran received yesterday. And his release comes just days after the Giants’ receivers turned in a dismal performance [...]

Kansas City Chiefs release former NY Giants receiver Amani Toomer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:51:52 -0500

David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCTAmani Toomer The Kansas City Chiefs have released Amani Toomer, ending the veteran receiver's short-lived stint with the team. Toomer signed with Kansas City on Aug. 4 after spending his first 13 seasons with the Giants. He...

Chiefs chop Amani Toomer

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:01:16 -0500

The Kansas City Chiefs, who signed veteran receiver Amani Toomer in the hopes that he would be able to help provide leadership and stability to a rebuilding team, have decided that they don't need him, after all. The Chiefs released...

Former Giant WR Toomer Joins the Chiefs

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:52:17 -0500

The Chiefs on Tuesday made a move more like a team that is thinking wins instead of youth, as they inked veteran wide out Amani Toomer. John Clayton of ESPN broke the story: The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran Amani Toomer to a one-year deal, adding experience to a young receiving corps. Toomer, wearing a [...]

Toomer joins up with KC

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:31:48 -0500

The Chiefs continued to buck the youth movement trend they started several seasons ago today, signing veteran WR Amani Toomer to a one year deal, according to John Clayton of ESPN. Toomer should provide a reasonably skilled possession receiver for Kansas City, although his age (35) could be prohibitive in terms of his ability to stay [...]

Chiefs Sign WR Amani Toomer

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:07:39 -0500

ESPN: Amani Toomer has signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to source. It is a one-year deal. Toomer, who has played all 13 of his seasons with the New York Giants, has 668 career receptions for 9,497 yards and 54 touchdowns. Lets hear it Addicts, What do you think of this signing?

Toomer signs with Chiefs

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:01:05 -0500

Amani Toomer isn't ready for retirement yet.The Chiefs signed the longtime Giants receiver Tuesday afternoon after watching him work out for the team Monday evening.Toomer is unlikely to be a special teams force, expect him to compete for significant snaps...

Report: Amani Toomer signs with Kansas City Chiefs

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:47:00 -0500

That certainly didn't take long. 30 minutes after I posted my thoughts on Amani Toomer potentially signing with the Chiefs, the free agent wide receiver has agreed to a deal with Kansas City. I won't re-hash everything I said in my earlier post but I think this is a good move for the Chiefs. A veteran presence is never a bad thing and you can never have too many receivers. Just ask Toomer's former team, the New York Giants, who would have liked to have had a few extra bodies af...

Free agent WR Amani Toomer works out with Chiefs

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:13:00 -0500

Newsday's Bob Glauber is reporting the Kansas City Chiefs worked out three free agent wide receivers Monday, with the most accomplished being former Giant Amani Toomer. The other were David Terrell and D.J. Hackett. While Toomer is the oldest of the three, he probably makes the most sense. He is a veteran that has garnered a reputation for being a dependable receiver to find under pressure. Eli Manning made Toomer his go-to guy and often times looked uncomfortable without Toomer on the...

Ex-Giants WR Amani Toomer Feels He'll Sign With Someone Soon

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:25:42 -0500

When Amani Toomer left the Giants after last season he felt like the team should have used him more than they did. Now, with just seven weeks until...

Giants Were Fed Up With WR Amani Toomer A Long Time Ago?

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:43:03 -0500

Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News reports the New York Giants will not re-sign impending free-agent WR Amani Toomer. According to a person...

NFC Notes: Toomer, Owens Likely Out, McNabb too?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:45:52 -0500

Looks like the off-season is starting early. A lot of news to go through from the last few days. We?ll start in the only division that actually matters. All of the quotes will come from Amani Toomer lashed out against the Giants? coaching staff in an interview at a charity event ...

Giants: Kudos & Wet Willies

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:46:11 -0500

That's four straight wins for the New York Giants after last night's 31-10 dissection of the Atlanta Falcons. Things are definitely looking up for Big Blue. Let's review, 'Kudos & Wet Willies' style.

It's Not a Toomah It's a Torn ACL

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:41:28 -0500

Reported by 1050 ESPN Radio from the Giants Camp. He reportedly will be going under the knife soon and has been placed on IR.