Chiefs Practice 10/15: Not Looking Good for Albert

by Joel Thorman on Oct 15, 2009 12:36 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Reports out of Arrowhead aren't looking good for the Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert. Per Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star, Albert was in a walking boot this morning as the team conducted an outdoor practice. He was held out of practice instead walking laps around the field.

Todd Haley has previously said that for a player to be available on Sunday, he has to practice Friday. We're not sure how firm he is on that but we'll probably find out tomorrow because, as Mr. Babb points out, it's not looking good for Albert.

Others that did not participate in practice

Kolby Smith (knee/PUP)
Jarrad Page (shoulder)

Yesterday, Bob Gretz reported that the chances of Page playing weren't looking great. Certainly nothing is official yet but we'll keep an eye on this.

Andy Alleman returned to practice today after some neck and back spasms caused him to miss yesterday. Looks like he'll be available on Sunday, which, considering the state of the offensive line, is a good thing.

Josh Looney of KCChiefs.comtells us that there were a few extra faces at practice today: Injured reserve players Weston Dacus, Colin Brown and Jackie Battle. They were all working out in the rehab area.

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oh dear ... so, does Smith start in place of Albert? or Alleman ... or an OLman to be named at gametime?

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 15, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions

Vrabel will start in place of Albert...

and Cassel and Ryan and bowe and the fans….and the …

by krayfish on Oct 15, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions

(smacking forehead) of course!!! why didn't I think of that ...

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 15, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions

brrrrinnggg..

Hello?
Yes Mr.Jones How are you this afternoon?
I’m fine. Who is this..
A man in need of a Left tackle Levi… A man willing to do what needs to be done to attain a Left Tackle… And you are
I’ll do it
Welcome to the Kansas City Chiefs Mr.Jones

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Oct 15, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

but would

he be in town to practice on Friday?

by TDubb on Oct 15, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Its too late in the week for Pioli to do that.....

Wade Smith will have to do. Maybe you move o callahan to the left side IDK

by darwithabar on Oct 15, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Ike is technically the backup LT

This has been my only major complaint about Haley this year. Since the start of the season he has ignored the fact that we only have two true tackles on this team and a guard imitating a tackle. This shows true unpreparedness.

Also, the defense is better with page in there. I am not looking forward to watching McGraw try to cover Moss and Randel-El. This might not be the gimme game I first thought it would be.

A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?

by Bashman on Oct 15, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

yeah...

I keep waiting for another actual OT to be brought to the roster…

The practice report yesterday said Ndukwe and B-Rich were working at LT, along with Wade Smith…

so, I’m still hoping for the best there.

I’ve been a little disapointed in Page’s play… seems like he’s a step behind in coverage… though I agree that McGraw isn’t better.

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 15, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions