Chiefs Coach Addresses Right and Left Side of the Offensive Line

by Joel Thorman on Oct 2, 2009 4:01 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley spoke with the media this afternoon following the team's final practice before Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

On the injury front, Dwayne Bowe will be listed as questionable, meaning he has a 50-50 chance of playing, while Derrick Johnson will be listed as probable, meaning it's a virtual certainty he'll be on the field.

For the Giants, there are four that will be ruled out according to NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora: WR Domenik Hixon, DE Chris Canty, CB Aaron Ross RB Danny Ware.

Haley also talked a little bit about the offensive line. Earlier in the week, there was a change made on the depth chart. Right tackle Ryan O'Callaghan was moved up to the No. 1 team ahead of Ikechuku Ndukwe. Both players were acquired this season so it's interesting to watch the development of each. As of this week, O'Callaghan has been running with the first team. Ndukwe started the first three games at right tackle.

Haley said he won't determine a starter for Sunday's game until he talks to his staff but did have some encouraging words for O'Callaghan.

"I think he knows who to block," Haley said of O'Callaghan. "That’s real important around here right now, as it always is, but probably most important now. He’s been in there and made very few mental errors. He’s a big guy who’s got some experience under his belt. He looks like he’s excited."

Haley also addressed Branden Albert and the left side of the offensive line. Albert, who gave up only 4.5 sacks last season, has struggled this season with penalties and sacks given up.

Haley was asked if Albert's inconsistency was a problem and he said, ""I couldn’t answer that because if I could I’d have it fixed already. I just think it’s a maturation process for him. He’s got a very bright left guard next to him that would help any tackle, so I like the combination we have there. I think the two of them work after practice together, they talk, they communicate and I think if we can be consistent we’ll have a chance to be secure on that side."

There's one thing for sure regarding this offensive line - They're going to get a hell of a test on Sunday.

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Should have been at least one penalty less...of course...

Anyone see that highlight where Trent Cole faked that hold and bragged about it after? It just ain’t right…

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by woodman212 on Oct 2, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions

Who does Trent Cole think he is?

Tony Gonzalez or something?

Yea, Albert got hosed on that call!

Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...

by cpa913 on Oct 2, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah...

It was stupid. I love how certain players can get away with it. Did you see when Waters got that great block on him and knocked him to the turf though? lol He tried to sound like it didn’t effect him but you could tell it hurt him a bit.

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 2, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Here is the link to him being wired with sound.

2:28

http://www.nfl.com/videos/philadelphia-eagles/09000d5d8130b76b/Sound-FX-Trent-Cole-wired

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 2, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

glad albert is working with waters because he just might replace him one day...

by SDChief on Oct 2, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions

"knows who to block"

I still believe that’s the biggest problem on the OL…
figure out the assignments and get a body on them.

* "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 2, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Definately seemed like a slam on the previous guys lol...

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by woodman212 on Oct 2, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

like they say on offense

you gotta know who to block first. we’ll work on how once you know who

Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.
Harry S. Truman

by kcguy on Oct 2, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions

This has been a major problem.

It seems like there is always someone coming through the line untouched. I also think sometimes the guy we thing got beat may not have been the problem. Sometimes one guy misses his assignment and another guy looks like the goat. It can be difficult to know sometimes who is the problem without knowing who actually has what reponsibilty on the play.

by saskwatch on Oct 2, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

yep

that has been the biggest problem this year and not just on the o line.

by benton on Oct 2, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Re: Knows who to block

Such a true statement. What bothered me most about the game against Philly was how many rushers got to the quarterback untouched.

That’s what made Haley’s comment so interesting. There were so many plays where Philly threw two rushers at one lineman and you can see the lineman, in a panic, doesn’t know who to block and instead lets both of the guys through. I saw Ndukwe do that several times.

I’m guessing that’s a big reason Haley refused to pass in the 4th. What can you do when your o-linemen keep blowing their assignments? I can handle our o-linemen getting beat, but you’re absolutely right—at least put a body on the defender and stall the pass rusher for at least 2 seconds. Those 2 seconds would have done wonders for Cassel on Sunday.

by Jon Yoon on Oct 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Giants aren't that good against the run...

Last week yes, but Dallas killed them with the run.Washington did OK.If we can get our guys going,it could open up the pass.

by idahochieffan on Oct 2, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions

YEa I posted about this yesterday.

They are giving up 120 yards per game which isnt great and isnt horrible but they give up 6.1 ypc which is second worst in the league, they are second worse in carries 20+ yards and they are dead last in 1st down percentage at 33% which is awful.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 2, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Did anyone watch the video and hear Teicher's jackass comment toward the end?

I’m still not sure what sparked it but Todd was adressing questions from Gretz about which newly signed players would play and Adam Teicher randomly asks “So you gonna guarantee us a victory then? Is that what I heard you say?” Haley didn’t even pretend like he was going to respond. He just stood there with his arms folded, with a pissed off look on his face and shook his head. That was awkward.
I’d just like to add: F*ck you, Teicher! Go do something more useful than make horribly produced video blogs ala some pimple-faced 14 year old kid on youtube.

by jonnyu on Oct 2, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Jackass "TEICHER" is an idiot !

Teicher is rated down there as low a Whitless !!!

by CJ-in-2018 on Oct 2, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Teicher, like alot of the KC media, still can’t deal with the fact that their guy, Herm, who fed them stories, isn’t there anymore and a professional Coach in Haley, who treats them like the inconvenience they are, is in charge. So they plant stories about arrogance, etc, to try and turn the fan base against him, because they personally don’t like the fact that they now have to work for a living, instead of being entertained by a circus clown who couldn’t coach.

by dablueguy on Oct 3, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

We are going to get smacked on sunday

Why do we keep getting our hopes up that we can actually pull this off? We should have that mentality for a team like the Browns. I don’t think anyone realizes how bad our team is. Last week I’d be the first to tell you we have a fighting chance, but now I’m really looking into this, and we are outmatched in EVERY aspect of the game this weekend. Go down the list..

OL
QB
WR
TE
RB
FB
DL
DB
OLB
ILB
FS
SS
P
K
LS

EVERY ASPECT. Lawrence Tynes may be the weak link this weekend. Thats it.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 2, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions

Tynes has kicked game winning playoff game FG's, Succop is 2/2 in his career...

That’s a push at best.

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Oct 2, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I get my hopes up 'cause...

I believe we can win in our house and I think the Chiefs can beat anybody on “any given Sunday”.

by idahochieffan on Oct 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

I’m with it. I believe that they can win any game they play. That is why I get so upset when they lose. All they need is that one spark to light the fire. We do have the personnel to match up, just a lot less experience together (and in football), but the Chiefs have a chance. They just have to step up and take it.

by TXChiefan on Oct 2, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions