Chiefs Players Still Practicing Hard Despite Three Win Season

by Joel Thorman on Dec 30, 2009 6:00 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

A lot of folks have talked about how the Kansas City Chiefs players react to a hard-nosed coach like Todd Haley. Some have argued that Haley's brash approach and tough practice sessions have worn down on the players and made them grow sour on the coach.

Of course none of these stories are verified or include quotes from players because from what we read and see the Chiefs are still practicing hard even though they have nothing to play for.

"We just lined up today in the 16th week of the season and ran gassers and they’re running hard and they practiced hard today, they’re communicating, they’re here on time regardless of the weather conditions and working together to do the things necessary to be a good team," Haley said.

That's part of the progress that Haley and Co. have talked about all season.

The season is almost over. It's cold in Kansas City, and I imagine running gassers days before the players are going to be off for a while isn't the most pleasant thing, but they're out there doing it and doing it hard.

"It comes down to wins and losses," Haley said reiterating the bottomline. "I know it’s gets old when you say we’re making progress, but I’m the one out there and I’m the one that sees them."

Despite the Chiefs current situation, reading things about them still fighting is nice to hear.

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by chicks_love_chiefs on Dec 30, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions

I doubt all of them

are practicing as hard as they say. but that’s my opinion

by kcgiant06 on Dec 30, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions

I would hope so

after all that is what they are getting paid to do

by badassz1987 on Dec 30, 2009 6:29 PM CST reply actions

we should have an open thread for the bowl games

to talk about draft prospects etc…sorry for off topic

by KCCheeze on Dec 30, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions

ESPN reports..

Brandon Marshall is questionable for Sundays game…..that could really really help us!!!

by KCinAZ on Dec 30, 2009 7:14 PM CST reply actions

this game is huge for them

if he can walk he will play

by KCCheeze on Dec 30, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions

I'm very tired....

of hearing how great the effing practices are.

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Dec 30, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions

if only good practices

would qualify you for the playoffs

by KCCheeze on Dec 30, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

How you practice informs how you compete.

As a former coach I can attest to this. You play how you practice, there is no switch you throw on gameday that allows you to play with more intensity than how you prepared throughout the week. Right now this team is talent deficient. Practicing hard is a good sign for the future.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Dec 31, 2009 1:45 AM CST up reply actions

We knew this was a team that isn't overflowing in talent.

Practicing right isn’t going to win them a whole lot of games, but as the players and coach(es) settle into a groove in practice, we see signs that they’re going to win games on some of the finer points. I’m pretty encouraged about what’s going to happen after another offseason of team-building.

Prediction for '09: Chiefs are looking like a .500 team, especially considering Denver's inattention to D-Line, Chokeland's disarray, and a San Diego team that looks like it's on the decline. With a weak schedule, Chiefs steal a few and win between 7 and 9 games, and if .500 or better, will contend for supremacy in a weak division.

by hmills110 on Dec 30, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions

hmills

I am with you; encouraged about what could happen with a focused off-season, team-building, player/personnel evaluation and acquisition. Right now, that is where we are. I think it is important management knows we support them, but they also have to understand we the fans have to see progress. That means seeing good football, players demonstrating improved skills, coaches demonstrating good game day decisions, and it means the Chiefs WIN multiple games!!

by Chief1 on Dec 30, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions

Plus

It means the players are buying in to the system and working to get on track.

I think this can also help in the offseason with attracting free agents. Players want to come to a team that has a strong work ethic and is motivated to get better. They want to be part of a strong organization.

by Ochophosphate on Dec 31, 2009 3:24 AM CST up reply actions