Training Camp Day 5 PM Update

by Chris Thorman on Jul 30, 2008 7:27 AM CDT Comment 10 comments

The Kansas City Chiefs are finally settling into a rhythm on the fifth day of training camp. Nine practices are behind the team with only nine days left until the first preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

Also, don't forget that the Chiefs scrimmage the Vikings tomorrow at 6:30. And you know who is coming to town with the Vikings - Benny Sapp.

Here are your links to the coverage of yesterday's PM practice.

LB Pat Thomas played with the first team linebackers yesterday, which KCPriest is talking about here. I wouldn't expect Thomas to become the starter. Now, if Thomas plays with the first team for the rest of camp, then you can start talking about him starting. But one practice with the first team doesn't mean much.

Damion McIntosh was back at practice after tweaking his knee a bit. I hope it's not the same knee that he injured last year. Even if it is, he's still fine to play.

According to the reports I've read, it appears that Devard Darling is doing a heckuva job. It's very possible he lines up as the #2 wide receiver. I'm excited to see him play because there is zero video out there on him.

Jarrad Page nearly had an interception. Like him or not, Page's value as a 7th round pick is simply incredible. When I went back and analyzed our last ten drafts or so, The only other player I can think of that was a 7th round draftee turned starter is Eric Warfield.

Sounds like every chance Jamaal Charles gets to use his speed to get through a hole, he does. I keep repeating myself but I really cannot wait to see him play. Also, Charles is the one guy I can talk about here in Austin, TX, with the other football fans. Cowboys fans are so damn annoying down here. One Cowboy fan actually asked me, "You don't even like Cowboys a little bit?" I said, "That's not how being a Chiefs fan works." [Ed. note: The guy was freakin' stupid.]

The consensus between all of the outlets covering camp was that the offense had one of its best days yesterday. Are you ready for this Chicago???

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Test against the Vikings defensive line

Maybe, anyway. Last year Williams and Williams sat out, didn’t they? And our guys called their lineman “soft” afterward, I believe. This will be true in any training camp, but with so many new guys, a test against someone other than ourselves will be very valuable.

And I agree that Charles will touch the football somehow this year. During the draft I kept looking for more help on the offensive line, but it does seem the Chiefs got value from nearly all of their picks. And as you said, if you can find keepers in the 6th and 7th rounds, that’s very fortunate.

Good reporting format, Chris. It works. The timing is tough with two-a-day updates from most sites. You give us the best new info and your insights. Thanks.

by sunny D on Jul 30, 2008 8:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes...

I have been enjoying your coverage of camp man, trying to keep up myself.

The Vikings should be a really good early test for a lot of these guys, esp.the rookies, in knowing what to expect in the NFL. It is different when you are playing against people besides your teammates. Should be interesting to say the least.

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by bigknoxy on Jul 30, 2008 8:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Darling Video

I haven’t checked in a while, but the nfl.com player page had some highlight clips from last season of Devard Darling, and some beauties at that. They had a nice highlight of him burning Leigh Bodden for a touchdown in week 11. He’ll be a solid number 2, and another guy that Brodie can throw the ball up and trust he’ll come down with it.

by bas on Jul 30, 2008 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It sounds like

a WR corp of Bowe, Darling, Webb, and Franklin will give Croyle something to work with

by PVChiefsfan on Jul 30, 2008 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Benny Sapp!

Love it!

by Halfbreed5050 on Jul 30, 2008 9:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

More on Charles

From the River Falls July 30 am update.

Rookie running back Jamaal Charles practiced exceptionally well. Charles broke through the line and into the secondary untouched on a screen pass from Huard, and found pay-dirt from 25 yards after a sweet cutback on a pitch from Thigpen.

by sunny D on Jul 30, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Encouraging

Q: How is your relationship with WR Devard Darling coming along?
CROYLE: "We’re still feeling each other out. But he came out with a big catch yesterday during two-minute drill. He’s got a lot of skills, and we’re counting on him. Obviously people are going to be keeping an eye on Dwayne (Bowe) and Tony (Gonzalez) so that will leave a lot of one-on-ones for him. We’re counting on him to have a big year."

Does it sound like Darling is in the lead for the #2 job in Croyle’s mind?

by PVChiefsfan on Jul 30, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs