What Would Herm Say about Branden Albert's Sprained Ankle?

by Chris Thorman on Jun 11, 2008 7:32 AM CDT in 2008 Kansas City Chiefs Off Season

From the venerable Kent Babb, at the KC Star.

Albert shuffled to his left and leaned against a wall. He smiled, acknowledging that hazing is part of the rookie welcome, injury or not.

Albert was standing when he said the sprained ankle he suffered Sunday likely would keep him out of the Chiefs’ final week of offseason practice. He did not practice Tuesday and said he didn’t expect to work today or Thursday.

Imagine you're Herm Edwards and a reporter just asked you about Albert's off-season sprained ankle. Do your best Herm impression in the comments. Spice it up with a Hermism if you've got one.

"He's a young guy. Young guys get over that stuff quickly. He'll be fine. Rest, that's the key. We'll rest him."

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I can see it now

A new feature on AP – “What would Herm Say”

by Chris Thorman on Jun 11, 2008 7:36 AM CDT reply actions

But players need to play. We need players to be available. He’ll be alright, he’s just a little nicked up.” I think Herm will combine a message of “nobody freak out!!! we’ve got to keep our composure!!” with the “he needs to get his ass back on the field”.

And yes, absolutely, there should be a regular “what would Herm say”

by thehulk on Jun 11, 2008 7:50 AM CDT reply actions

"Oh 76 ? Yeah he's got an ankle.

We’re gonna bring him along slowly and just see where he’s at. He’ll be alright but he won’t practice Wednesday or Thrusday and we’ll see where he’s at.”

by dkugler838 on Jun 11, 2008 8:21 AM CDT reply actions

I think you nailed it

by Joel Thorman on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Awesome.

by DThomasReigns on Jun 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, football is a tough man's game

He’ll be alright. He’s got an ankle, but he’ll be alright. That’s what’s great about these young guys. They’re ready to come back right away.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 AM CDT reply actions

Even awesomer.

by DThomasReigns on Jun 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Herm is like my old man

I learned when I was younger, that you could have a 30-minute conversation with him and realize he could have said it in one sentence.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 AM CDT reply actions

Hermisms

Well, that’s what’s great about football. You play the game to win, you get nicked, you rest, you heal, and then you go again. And that’s whats great about it, you go again. Enough said, and that’s all I’m gonna say, ‘cause that’s where that’s at.

by G.L. on Jun 11, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions

"Ankle?"

I thought Albert tore his calf muscle?

...Brandon Albert? Who the hell Brandon Albert? I thought we were talking about Albert Pujols. You have no idea how bad my fantasy team is hurting right now. Gunther keeps taunting me every day about it, I’ve been avoiding him since Pujols went down… speaking of which, that’s all the time I’ve got for questions.

by mynameistyler on Jun 11, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions

We'll be fine...

“You see, he’s a football player. That’s why we drafted him. And that’s a good thing. He’s young and young guys do these things, but that’s why it’s great.”

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Jun 11, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions

What happens is

76? The tackle? He’s fine. He’s a little nicked is all. He’s fine. As far as I know he’s fine. If it turns out he’s not fine, the next guy will have to step up. It’ll be his turn. That’s whats great about the NFL. Things happen and it gives guys opportunities. But 76 is fine. We’re fine. I’m fine. How are you?

by ChiefDJ on Jun 11, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions