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Chiefs DE Dorsey Plays Up at the Right Time, Happy with Victory

Glenn_20dorsey_20kcc_mediumOne more thing I learned after Sunday's game -- Glenn Dorsey is a fun, happy-go-lucky guy after a victory.  I always got the impression that he was one of those guys that naturally had a positive disposition but he had extra smiles and laughs after the Kansas City Chiefs first victory of the season over the Washington Redskins.

"It's kinda good to win," Dorsey said before he stopped to correct himself. "Actually -- not kinda -- it's great to win and we're heading in the right direction."

I was waiting for that last sentence for a reason.  Just about every time I've been around Dorsey he fits that line in there: 'We're headed in the right direction.'  He really is a believer in what Todd Haley and Co. are doing, even if it is a position switch, and it shows.

"The stuff we're doing is working and it's a great feeling," he said.

That "stuff" has been a long offseason of change and criticism for the former defensive tackle.

"During the week, we work so hard," he said. "Coach is not taking it easy on us."

And don't expect that to change anytime soon.  I asked Matt Cassel if yesterday's victory changes anything in terms of the their preparation for San Diego next week and he said nothing changes, which presumably means Todd Haley won't let up.

The Chiefs didn't let up on Sunday, either, because they've seen it before.  In the last year, it seems every time the Chiefs have a game wrapped up, something happens.  60 yards for Miles Austin happens.  A JaMarcus Russell drive happens.  A Dwayne Bowe fumble on an onside kick happens.  Whatever it is, it's always something

That's why Dorsey and Co. weren't sure of their victory until it was done.

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"When Tamba got the safety," he said when asked when he knew victory was apparent. 

"You don't know," he said, "anything can happen.  We've seen games where we've been on top and let them come back and win."

"We didn't ease up until Tamba [Hali] got that safety," he said.

Speaking of Hali, his safety was a nice ending for a defensive line that's received more criticism than any other position group on the team over the last two years.

"We were in a three man front," Dorsey said describing the safety, "we knew they were throwing the ball.  Tamba was one-on-one on one end and I was on the other and he beat his guy clean and made a hell of a play."

The trade deadline is a few hours away and the rumors are certainly swirling. The coaching staff was unhappy with his weight coming into training camp.  He initially had trouble making the transition to defensive end.  He's got one of the biggest contracts on the team.  The new regime took defensive ends with its first two picks in the NFL draft.

His critics have some ammo to prompt folks to pay attention to these trade rumors.

Despite all that, Dorsey might have had his best game of the season on Sunday.  There is improvement, it's hard to argue that, but I think his perseverance to improve every day, and demonstrate that on the field, is the biggest reason this coaching staff is now high on Dorsey.

But what do I know?  I thought the Chiefs wouldn't win a game until November.

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"A JaMarcus Russell drive happens"

Good one, Joel.

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by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 20, 2009 9:08 AM CDT reply actions  

with tank now gone

looks like our entire d-line is going to be first round draft picks, because we will take our nt first this year!

by jrcnc on Oct 20, 2009 9:13 AM CDT reply actions  

how about

move dorsey back to his natural position of DT and play someone else at end

by SillyHatDay on Oct 20, 2009 9:26 AM CDT reply actions  

he came into the camp

fat… but at least at the right weight for nt…

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

Cassel and Sanchez....

I remember seeing some comments from a few AP folks that discussed maybe the Chiefs should have taken Sanchez instead of Cassel. After 6 games, any thought about that being a mistake is squashed. Think how Cassel would be doing with the Donkey’s O-line. He would be killing it over there! Good thing they did not get him. We just need to keep adding pieces.

by casselreadychiefs on Oct 20, 2009 9:37 AM CDT reply actions  

I think cassel has

done a phenomenal job all things considered… I wasn’t on the bandwagon at first…. but I like the way he takes care of the football, even if he does take a lot of hits

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dorsey...

I got nervous last night when I heard the Chiefs got rid of a D-line guy. I thought they were going to say Dorsey. I think Dorsey will still be a beast some day and we are starting to see it. I think they will not spend a 1st round pick on a NT unless its that Nebraska player Suho (sp?). I see them getting a LT, as they should. Looking back, it would have been nice to get Clady and Albert in that draft (which would remove Dorsey though). The other play I wouldn’t mind them getting is Eric Berry SS Tenn. The guy would easily make us the best young DB group in the NFL. Page, Berry, Carr, Flowers.

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 10:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Quick Thought....

Steve Smith is not happy as a Panther. I would love to see a trade for him.

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 10:02 AM CDT reply actions  

That would be incredible

but no way the Panthers would give him up at a reasonable price.

by jmcgoblue on Oct 20, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

I guess anything is possible

but I really doubt they would give him away for that. If I were a GM I certainly wouldn’t.

by jmcgoblue on Oct 20, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

He is old.

That price is way too steep for aguy his age.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 20, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Last play on Sunday

Dorsey beat his guy too but Tamba got there first. Looked pretty good on that play at least.

Sackoff (McIntosh,Goff) like Brangelina.

by DaChefs on Oct 20, 2009 10:05 AM CDT reply actions  

Joey Galloway

Just was cut… go get him and also try to trade for Steve Smith.

Bowe, Smith, Galloway…

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 10:06 AM CDT reply actions  

At this stage of his career

he might be the 4th best receiver on our roster, in my opinion.

by jmcgoblue on Oct 20, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

no really

that guy is on his last leg

Sackoff (McIntosh,Goff) like Brangelina.

by DaChefs on Oct 20, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

What about a trade for S. Smith?

He is not happy as a Panther. He still could be a huge impact player.

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions  

but

who do we have that would be worth steve smith? besides draft picks, which are invaluable for a team in rebuilding mode, especially one as extensive as we are?

by bwelch37 on Oct 20, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

Quick though...

I think we should try and trade for Steve Smith from the Carolina Panthers. I dont know if you guys have ever heard of him but he is pretty darn good.

by darwithabar on Oct 20, 2009 10:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Even older now

than what he was an hour ago & an hour before that. He’s aging fast! :)

by ttownmikey on Oct 20, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

Let me guess...

a 2nd and a 5th?

I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...

by BinSC on Oct 20, 2009 10:56 AM CDT reply actions  

My thought is

that the rest of this season will be to identify keepers and stockpile picks. A 1-5 start, so it’s obvious we aren’t going anywhere. I believe Pioli’s phone will blow up today with teams trying to steal a couple of players for next to nothing. I think we will probably make 1 more trade for either DJ or LJ, but maybe only get a mid-level pick.

I don’t believe we will be in the market to give up picks for veteran players (Steve Smith), who have seen their best years behind them. Draft picks give you much more flexibility to improve your team in a hurry.

I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...

by BinSC on Oct 20, 2009 11:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Here's an idea

Just throwing this out there and seeing what sticks to the wall. How about……..trading for Steve Smith?

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by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 20, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions  

On that safety

Tamba took the inside route and beat two linemen. That impressed me immensely.

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

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