Chiefs Practice One Final Time Before Trip to the Black Hole

by Joel Thorman on Nov 13, 2009 11:39 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

On Thursdays I appear on a radio show and one of the hosts there is a fan of the Oakland Raiders.

So, I usually start off the show by alerting the authorities that we've got a Raider fan in the house but yesterday, I made a crack about Oakland being 'Arrowhead West' since the Chiefs have won six in a row there. He responded with "Well, does that make Arrowhead the 'Coliseum East' since the Raiders have won there two years in a row?"

My response? "No, no we call that Leavenworth."

Zing!

Anyway, onto today's practice report, which is coming to us courtesy of Josh Looney at KCChiefs.com.

As usual, the focus is on the injuries.

LB David Herron continues to be out putting his status for Sunday very much in jeopardy. I think we can safely assume he won't be playing this weekend.

Herron was listed as OUT on Thursdays injury report.

LB Mike Vrabel participated in all the early drills but, as Looney points out, he was "running with a hiccup in his step" which means his participation on Sunday isn't quite guaranteed yet.

Vrabel was listed as a limited participant on Thursday along with OL Wade Smith.

As for the wide receivers, Chris Chambers appears ready to go after appearing on the injury report all week with a foot problem.

The way the receivers lined up, it's looking like Chambers and Dwayne Bowe will be opposite each other with Lance Long in the slot. Haley pointed out yesterday Long's mistake of not getting out of bounds at the end of the first half last week so his status isn't secure yet either.

Bob Gretz should be filing his practice report shortly so we'll let you know if he's got anything more.

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lol, funny exchange there Joel. Good job!

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

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by oldchiefsfan on Nov 13, 2009 11:43 AM CST reply actions

Long will play

If you listen to the entire Haley interview, after he calls Long out he said something about (I’m paraphrasing) “He’s knows and is upset about it. I’m sure he won’t do the same thing next time.” If he was planning on sitting him I would guess he’d of said something more like “He knows that if you want to play, you can’t make those mistakes.”

Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"

by KCporkchop on Nov 13, 2009 11:47 AM CST reply actions

Studebaker in for Vrabel?

No one ever says, "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
George Carlin-R.I.P.

by idahochieffan on Nov 13, 2009 11:47 AM CST reply actions

I would say so....

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Nov 13, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

Vrabel participated today

But, yes, Studebaker has been in for Vrabel when he’s been out this week.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Nov 13, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

I gotta say...

This is the most confident I’ve ever been in our Receiving Corp in a long time. D.Bowe, Chamber, and Mighty Mouse. i feel it.

I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.

by R2J_24 on Nov 13, 2009 12:08 PM CST reply actions

Don't Start With Mighty Mouse ...

We already had that guy a long time ago at nickel back. If you’re going to give Long a nickname make it original.

by Ryan in Nixa on Nov 13, 2009 1:51 PM CST up reply actions

I thought the same thing.

by Archyrr on Nov 13, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions

I see Greg Ellis listed on the Raiders injury report as not practicing yesterday or today. I would think that would have a decent impact on their ability to pressure Cassel if he can’t play…

by JComp11 on Nov 13, 2009 12:12 PM CST reply actions

I hope we leave a JMac shaped hole in the ground.

It’ll be a huge hole to accommodate JMac’s girth.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Nov 13, 2009 12:26 PM CST reply actions

HEY! I grew up in Leavenworth...

..and I consider that an insult!!!

…what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent speech were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone is now dumber for having heard it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

by Chef Jim on Nov 13, 2009 12:34 PM CST reply actions

I'd imagine he meant the prison.

But I figure you knew that, just didn’t use the sarcasm font.

Nice shot Joel.

by Archyrr on Nov 13, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions

yea thats where my dad grew up and most of my family is still there

by chief in colorado on Nov 13, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

I meant the prison!

No shot at you :)

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Nov 14, 2009 8:02 AM CST up reply actions

Boy do we need a win in the coniseum.

Maybe just maybe we turn the corner this weekend. I just hope anybody but Brown is playing safety. Nothing personal just business Mr. Brown.

David Logue

by dklogue1 on Nov 13, 2009 1:34 PM CST reply actions

So looks like Raiders are at full strength for this game...

Chiefs aren’t. Are we really that much better of a team than the Raiders that we can confidently say we can win this game? Not sensing the typical confidence around here that goes on during Raider week. If we lose this game I’m wondering how many more Kool Aid Drinkers Manifestos we’ll see?

I don't want no Yo-Yos

by CaptainPoopDeck on Nov 13, 2009 2:01 PM CST reply actions

I don't know, Cap'n...

According to the poll Bewsaf posted on AP, right now 94% of respondents think the Chiefs will win. 26% think the Chiefs will win in a blowout. They sound pretty confident to me.

John

"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

by RDOGuy on Nov 13, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions

Still..

I wonder how that would compare to all the other games we’ve played them in the past decade

I don't want no Yo-Yos

by CaptainPoopDeck on Nov 13, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions

Nice use of the available AP data

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by Chris Thorman on Nov 13, 2009 11:26 PM CST up reply actions

while many of our brethen may be confident - and in fact claim that the team will win on any given week ...

I’m not one whistling past the graveyard … indeed, though normally I’d say “oh hell yeah, we’ll beat the Raiders” the way THIS year has gone who knows …

besides, the Raiders beat the Eagles (out in Oakland) and if they can manage that, well, it could be a long day for our guys

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Nov 13, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions