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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:06:29 -0800
Former New York Jets RB Curtis Martin highlights the 2012 National Football League Hall of Fame class announced Saturday, Feb. 4. The Hall of Fame committee also selected former Minnesota Vikings DL Chris Doleman, former Seattle Seahawks DL Cortez Kennedy, former Kansas City Chiefs LT Willie Roaf and former Pittsburgh Steelers C Dermontti Dawson. The senior committee also gave the nod to former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jack Butler.
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:23:58 -0800
Fifteen modern-day finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced Saturday, Jan. 7, and they are joined by two senior nominees. A selection committee in Indianapolis will meet in Indianapolis Feb. 4 to determine the 2012 Hall of Fame class. RB Jerome Bettis (Steelers), WR Tim Brown (Raiders), , CB Jack Butler (senior - Steelers), WR Cris Carter (Eagles, Vikings), C Dermontti Dawson (Steelers), owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. (49ers), DL/LB Chris Doleman (Vikings, Falcons, 49ers), LB/DL Kevin Greene (Rams, Steelers, Panthers), DL/LB Charles Haley (49ers, Cowboys), DL Cortez Kennedy (Seahawks), RB Curtis Martin (Patriots, Jets), head coach Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots, Jets, Cowboys), WR Andre Reed (Bills), OT Willie Roaf (Chiefs), OG Will Shields (Chiefs), OG Dick Stanfel (senior - Lions, Redskins) and CB Aeneas Williams (Cardinals, Rams) are the finalists.
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:22:43 -0800
Former Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints OT Willie Roaf is among modern-day 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Hame. The finalists were announced Saturday, Jan. 7.
Wed, 21 May 2008 09:37:52 -0700
NewOrleansSaints.com reports former New Orleans Saints OT Willie Roaf will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame Friday, September 26. Roaf played nine seasons with the Saints from 1993-2001.
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:02:55 -0700
Kansas City Chiefs team president Carl Peterson spoke at length with OT Willie Roaf Tuesday, Sept. 12, and based on the conversation the Chiefs are going to change his roster status from Reserve/Did Not Report to Reserve/Retired.
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:18:27 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports retired OT Willie Roaf (Chiefs) will hold a news conference Thursday, Sept. 14, reiterating that he will remain retired from pro football.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:52:00 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs would still like retired OT Willie Roaf to reconsider his decision and return to the team. "I will give him ample opportunity to change his mind," said team president/general manager Carl Peterson. "I know what he said, but I also know what he told his agent. His agent thinks that Willie still wants the door open for the opportunity to come back. I'm going to respect that."
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:17:11 -0700
Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports retired OT Willie Roaf (Chiefs) spoke publicly Wednesday, Aug. 16, on ESPN2's "Cold Pizza," where he said conjecture the he just wanted to miss training camp was wrong. Roaf said, "I'm not one of those guys who's going to miss all the camp and then come back and play football. I don't think that's fair to my teammates and to the fans and everybody to do it like that. If I'm going to be there, I'm going to be there and be committed to the team." He added that he would consider returning to play in 2007. "I'm done right now. I can't say never say never. You know Deion (Sanders) came back. [Kansas City Chiefs OT] Kyle Turley came back later on. But this year, I'm done."
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:26:02 -0700
During his press conference Monday, Aug. 14, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards discussed the status of retired OT Willie Roaf. "I have not spoken to Willie. As I've said, I've been dealing with these guys," Edwards said. "Once training camp breaks – which will be next week – I'll try to call him and find out what he really wants to do because at that point – next week – we've got to make some decisions and he's got to make some decisions. Maybe he already has."
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:43:04 -0700
Paul Domowitch, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has found new motivation now that he's been handed the starting job. Johnson wants to prove wrong the doubters who believe his numbers will dwindle not that OT Willie Roaf is retired. Johnson said, "They act like we only ran it in one direction last year. Like we ran the ball 99 percent of the time to Willie's side and 1 percent to the other side. With or without Willie, we have a good offensive line. With or without Willie, I'm going to get my yards. Nobody's going to stop me."
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:03:06 -0700
David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports retired OT Willie Roaf has said his decision to retire is final and his decision had nothing to do with head coach Herman Edwards. Roaf said, "I respect my teammates too much to go out there and play at a level that I'm not used to."
Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:52:16 -0700
Chris Harry, of The Orlando Sentinel, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly trying to get retired OT Willie Roaf (Chiefs) to return to the team. Head coach Herman Edwards said, "I've heard this before from players. Willie has played a long time in this league, and that's a tough decision. Sometimes you have to sit back after you make a decision like that and ponder it." Some of the team's veteran players are also calling Roaf and asking for him to return.
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 21:33:20 -0700
During his press conference Friday, July 28, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards stressed the fact that he did not want OT Willie Roaf's retirement to serve as a distraction. "What I don't want to do is distract the guys on this football team that are here and just went through their first day of practice. That, to me, is more important than anything because these are the guys that are here, the guys that are getting coached today and the guys that are obviously trying to win a job. That's the most important thing."
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:43:26 -0700
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports retired OT Willie Roaf (Chiefs) informed Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards and president and general manager Carl Peterson of his plans to retire weeks ago. Roaf said that he told both by telephone of his plans and even sent the Chiefs a letter declaring his intentions. Roaf added, " I thought when I started working out I would be feeling better and I could do the things I want to do. I started running around and my legs were bothering me. I kind of knew right then that I would need to do this. I'm 36 years old. I have to face that fact." Edwards has indicated Roaf would be welcome back if he changes his mind, but Roaf has said his decision is final.
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:48:57 -0700
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OL Willie Roaf, one of the league's premier offensive linemen, has decided to retire from football after 13 seasons. While he was adamant about his desire to play early in the offseason, lingering injuries to his hamstring and knee led to Roaf's decision to retire.
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:24:27 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson said OT Willie Roaf is not at training camp because he is taking care of personal reasons, not because of a contract dispute. Peterson added, "Personal reasons, like [RB] Priest Holmes. We do expect him. Herm and I have talked with his agent and the same thing with Priest. These are veteran guys and they don't have to be here the very first days. They have some personal things to take care of as does [CB] Ty Law. We respect that but we do expect Ty very shortly."
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:04:06 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards is not concerned about OT Willie Roaf not being at training camp right away. Edwards said, "That's the great thing about it, we signed T Kyle Turley and we've got some young guys who will get a lot of opportunities to participate and that is how we are going to go."
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:05:19 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson said the team has not restructured the contract of OT Willie Roaf. A local media outlet reported this week that Roaf's deal had been restructured.
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:20:39 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf said this spring that the excitement at the end of 2005 compelled him to come back for another season. He hasn't been around in recent offseason workouts, prompting the rumor that maybe he'd had a change of heart. Head coach Herman Edwards is counting on him being back. "He's fine," Edwards said. "He's with his family, with his kids."
Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:54:44 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf missed the team's workout Thursday, June 8, to tend to family issues. Head coach Herman Edwards said he was not sure if Roaf would be back next week for voluntary workouts.
Sat, 03 Jun 2006 12:45:30 -0700
Adam Teicher, writing for the Sporting News, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are encouraged by the progress made by OT Will Svitek in NFL Europe. Svitek has good feet, size and athletic ability and the intelligence to play left tackle. While he still has a lot to learn at the position, he appears to be the best candidate to be the eventual successor to OT Willie Roaf.
Sat, 27 May 2006 07:42:57 -0700
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OL Will Svitek started nine games at left tackle for the Frankfurt Galaxy, the team with NFL Europe's top offense, and today he'll be in Dusseldorf to play in the World Bowl. Svitek could eventually be a replacement for OT Willie Roaf in the Chiefs' offense. Svitek won't say that. He's been playing offensive line for just 13 months.
Sat, 20 May 2006 22:26:23 -0700
Rick Dean, of the Topeka Capital-Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Jordan Black is running with the first team offense at left tackle during the team's minicamp because OT Willie Roaf has been excused for personal reasons.
Fri, 19 May 2006 18:55:23 -0700
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf missed practice Friday, May 19, for personal reasons according to head coach Herman Edwards.
Mon, 08 May 2006 12:51:56 -0700
Rick Dean, of the Topeka Capital-Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf will have a lighter amount of practice than his teammates during training camp and also during the season. Since head coach Herman Edwards does not feel that Roaf needs to be worked with as much as the younger players on the team, the veteran blocker will get more rest to keep his hamstring healthy after an injury-marred 2005 season.
Tue, 02 May 2006 15:47:46 -0700
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf is no longer thinking about retirement. Roaf said, "I feel good. I'm working with the young guys. I'm still strong. I just have to make sure I keep running and take care of my conditioning." Roaf added that he is impressed with head coach Herman Edwards and it was a conversation with him that helped persuade him to return for a 14th season.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:57:12 -0800
NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards said he believes there is a good chance OT Willie Roaf will return to the team for the 2006 season.
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:46:45 -0800
Chargers.com reports The Sporting News has named Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf to their 2005 All-Pro team.
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:36:49 -0800
The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts OT Tarik Glenn will now play in the Pro Bowl due to an injury to Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf.
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:34:53 -0800
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf will miss the Pro Bowl.
Sat, 07 Jan 2006 15:19:46 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf has been named a Pro Bowl starter for the 2006 Pro Bowl to be held Sunday, Feb. 12.
Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:49:11 -0800
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf dropped some hints Wednesday, Dec. 28, that he plans to return in 2006. Roaf casually said in a teleconference that there is a "good chance" he'll be back in 2006. "I just don't think he's finished with it," Roaf's mom added. "I don't think he has accomplished what he wanted to accomplish for the team, and he knows that they need him. If he's healthy, he's such an important building block for the team. I think he knows that." "If I'm managed right," Roaf said, "I can play another year or two. But I will take it one year at a time."
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:21:23 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs OLT Willie Roaf was named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad. This is Roaf's 11th selection to the team.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:18:13 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 20, but is likely to play in Week 16.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:07:16 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (illness) practiced Friday, Dec. 9, and is expected to play in Week 14.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:23:13 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (illness) practiced Thursday, Dec. 8. He is likely to play during Week 14.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:33:45 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 7, but is likely for Week 14.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 06:26:54 -0800
Rick Dean, of the Capital Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil reported Tuesday, Nov. 29, that OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) came through the New England game without re-injuring the hamstring that kept him out of six of the Chiefs' 11 games. Vermeil said Roaf had one of his best games in 2 1/2 years with the Chiefs.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:21:50 -0800
KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil said OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) will start Week 12.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:08:05 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is uncertain whether he'll play in Week 12.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005 06:13:42 -0800
Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) will attempt to practice Wednesday, Nov. 23. It will mark the first time in nearly a month that the Chiefs will have their starting left tackle back in practice. Roaf has missed six games because of a hamstring pull. Although Roaf will go full speed today, it doesn't guarantee he'll play Sunday against the New England Patriots. "Whether he'll be really 100 percent and play Sunday will be determined how he practices (today) and the rest of the week," head coach Dick Vermeil said.
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:05:16 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) is uncertain for Week 12.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:03:47 -0800
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared QB Damon Huard, OT Jeremy Parquet, FS Jerome Woods, DL Khari Long, WR Marc Boerigter, DL Ryan Sims, OT Will Svitek, OT Willie Roaf inactive for Week 11.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:34:41 -0800
Rick Dean, of the Capital Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Jordan Black will start at left tackle in place of injured OT Willie Roaf (hamstring). Head coach Dick Vermeil and QB Trent Green came to his defense this week when a radio reporter asked if Black had become a "liability."
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:34:07 -0800
Rick Dean, of the Capital-Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) won't play in the team's Week 11 game due to a hamstring injury.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:45:18 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 18, and is questionable for Week 11. Roaf is not expected to play.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:37:19 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 17, and is unlikely to play in Week 11 against the Houston Texans.
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:56:08 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 16 and is unlikely to play in Week 11 against the Houston Texans.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:22:29 -0800
Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Willie Roaf (hamstring) is unlikely to play against the Houston Texans in Week 11.
Sun, 13 Nov 2005 09:03:04 -0800
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared QB Damon Huard, FS Jerome Woods, OT Kevin Sampson, DL Khari Long, DL Ryan Sims, WR Samie Parker, OT Will Svitek, OT Willie Roaf inactive for Week 10.
