Chiefs Players Avoid Saturday Practice

by Joel Thorman on Oct 29, 2009 1:03 PM CDT in 2009 Campaign Comment 9 comments

Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley talks to an official during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

about 1 month ago: Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley talks to an official during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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The Kansas City Chiefs players practiced well enough this week to avoid a Saturday practice. Chiefs coach Todd Haley noted that the Chiefs have been in pads more than any other team in the NFL so the players needed the time to recuperate.

"We’ve had a lot of physical practices," Haley said, "a very physical camp and I felt like if we practiced well this week – which we did over three very good days of practice, especially Tuesday coming off a Sunday game – that they deserved a little time to recuperate and get re-charged. I think they’ve earned this time and we’ll be back on Monday and be ready to get back to work."

Despite the time off, Haley did point out that this doesn't mean they're slowing down at all.

"I think we’ve got a better idea about our football team right now going into the second half of the season and we’ve got our work cut out for us," he said. "But I think they deserve a little time but we’ll be back to work. We’re not going to take our foot off the gas. It’s all part of building this team."

As the players head into a few days off, he said he did reiterate that how these players behave is important to them.

"I delivered a message to them and I’ll keep that between us. I think that’s just common sense."

The coaches aren't as lucky as the players, though. They'll have some time off but will get together sometime this weekend.

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the coaches need to be working OT

they have to get this thing figured out.

watch some tape, realize that:

1 Goff needs to be benched. period.
2 Draw plays out of the shotgun only work on prevent defenses
3 running up the middle only works with great blocking
4 Something needs to change at TE… blocking is desperately needed
5 Safety blitzes should NEVER happen again… keep those guys back in coverage, eliminate big plays
6 LJ should never see the field again

* "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 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs

+1

Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.

by bringbacktheglory on Oct 29, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are right as the rain.

Cantaloupe? More like wontaloupe. Lazy ass melons.

by cucuybird on Oct 29, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

now, if they would just listen to us!

by stagdsp on Oct 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yep, most of those are easy fixes.

by idahochieffan on Oct 29, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who is the A hole reporter who can't shut up about LJ?

I could think of better questions to ask.

by idahochieffan on Oct 29, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HONESTLY

I think LJ is throwing a HUSH HUSH party for Halloween and Haley didn’t want the guys to miss it.

Here’s Haley’s costume

Predictions as of 06.24.2009.

Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.

by 58 was my friend on Oct 29, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs