Chiefs Could Have Two RBs Missing the Broncos Game

by Joel Thorman on Dec 4, 2009 11:25 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

You take one step forward and then take two back....

As of yesterday, it appeared Chiefs RB Dantrell Savage would be available to play on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The question then was whether RB Kolby Smith, who was downgraded to a non-participant in practice, would be available to play.

As it turns out, both players could miss Sunday's game. Here's the situation, via Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com.

RB Kolby Smith not at practice

Uh-oh..a Chiefs player suffering an injury that's unaccounted for at practice has generally meant a trip to IR. I haven't heard anything about that though.

Yesterday Chiefs coach Todd Haley said of Smith, "Yeah, we’ll know a little bit more [tomorrow]. We’ll list him as [did not practice today] but we’ll have to see what’s up."

It's possible Smith was getting medical tests done during practice. Or he's going to IR. Or he'll play Sunday. The point is we don't now "what's up" yet.

RB Dantrell Savage downgraded

Yesterday, Savage was listed as a limited participant and via multiple folks we heard he was running pretty well.

Today? The rehab zone. We're not sure what this means for Savage's status on Sunday but practicing on Friday is a big part of Haley's determination on who is active and who isn't.

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For those of you wanting Jamaal Charles to carry an even heavier load, you may get your wish.

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My guess

Kolby is on IR and has played his last game as a Chief

by tomahawk44 on Dec 4, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions

good

He does not fit with our style. Too slow. Send him to a team where he can build up some steam before hitting the hole. We can’t give him that here.

by EyePod on Dec 4, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

I want to see a Williams/Charles 1-2 punch

"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi

by Shawn on Dec 4, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions

Good point

We still have Javarris Williams on practice squad. I wonder if this becomes his first week active. Seems like we’d heard about that at practice though…

I think we need a bruiser to run inside on the Donks. Could be Javarris or I guess Tim Castille could fill that role. Not sure, but it seems that their defense is build more for speed to defense the outside. So, we need to be physical inside with them…

I could be wrong though — what the heck do I know! If I was good at this, I’d have a job in the NFL, right?

"Every day is an evaluation and if you’re not out there how can we depend on you? If you’re out there and you don’t know what to do, how can we depend on you?" Accountability -- Haley-style...

by Chief_Elmo on Dec 4, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

I was just going to ask that,

if Smith goes to IR can they bring J Williams up from the PS. If so we can get a preview of our version of Thunder and Lighting.

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by madtheory on Dec 4, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

Chris Perry signing imminent?

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by KansasCityShuffle on Dec 4, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions

Not a good thing...

Even though I like the way 25 has played for the most part, it isnt a good thing with just one back ready to go. Could be big trouble against the Donks.. So much for those that claim that a lack of conditioning is what lead to all the injuries last year.

Predictions for 2009:

The Chiefs will regret cutting LJ

Bowe's numbers regress due to lack of decent QB play.

The D gets better in the second half but still is plagued by big plays

Cassel looks more like the guy Pioli almost cut in the '08 preseason instead of the franchise QB he hoped he would be when he traded him for

Chiefs 3-13

by bonesjackson on Dec 4, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions

I think it is time for Javarris Williams to get promoted

Chris Perry is also a possibility, but this late into the week, we need someone that knows the offense that can step in if Charles needs a spell. Looks like Quinten Lawrence will be returning kicks this week — so no big returns.

Williams gets promoted. We sign Chris Perry and inactivate him for this week. Savage and Kolby Smith both to IR. That’s my prediction. :-)

by Nick Britt on Dec 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST reply actions