Haley Non-Committal on Larry Johnson's Presence at Chiefs Camp

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 5:19 PM CDT

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley addressed the media following the start of the voluntary conditioning program today.

The question everyone was wondering was the status of Larry Johnson. Haley said he didn't want to get into a roll call regarding who did (and didn't) attend the Kansas City Chiefs offseason program today.

We're likely not going to find out much more information on Johnson until he meets with the Chiefs brass on Wednesday over contract issues.

The 60+ players that did attend the Chiefs voluntary offseason conditioning program lifted weights and worked hard according to Haley (via 810 Sports).

He also reiterated that all the players under the new coach's watch have a clean slate and that presumably includes Johnson, Tony Gonzalez and Brian Waters, who all have issues with Chiefs management.

Due to the rules set forth by the Chiefs and the (lack of) media access, we didn't suspect anyone from the Chiefs would confirm the presence of any of these players.

It seems as if Haley was hitting all the major talking points we've publicly heard from the Chiefs under the Pioli regime:

Everyone worked hard
Everyone in the building is focused on winning
No specifics on off the field issues with players
The best player will have a shot to play

I've got a feeling this press conference will be pretty much like all the others we'll see in the future.

As always, keep up with the FanShots if you find anything on the Chiefs that did (and did not) attend the start of the voluntary program.

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they posted the video on the main site

by squarebender on Mar 30, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions

I wasnt old enough,

to know how the old regime worked. But this new way is a bit frustrating and seems like its changed a little bit?

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions

Last year was the old regime

Under Carl and Herm.

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Ladies and Gentlemen

We have a baby genius on our hands

by Aperture on Mar 30, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Being

a smart ass doesnt make you many friends BTW. I know the guys from last season but i was so used to being on the computer and finding stuff out in a second. Since Pioli and Haley were hired there hasnt been any news really, they keep everything under wraps.

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Not a problem HTM

We’ve been having a lot of fun with the lack of information coming out of Arrowhead these days.

Welcome to AP by the way.

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Just a Q

is this your job to run this site or a spare time thing?

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Spare time

With Chris.

Dream job would probably be running this site (and actually, you know, having enough money for rent every month).

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha

i wouldnt know about the rent thing but yeah i could talk chiefs all day. That would be a very awesome job. Any idea on Cassel getting a contract signed or even offered?

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Nope

We talked about that here.

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

I love

keeping your cards close to the vest. They are playing poker before the draft and with any possible trades. Like, live it, love it!!

by TonyG88 on Mar 30, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions

I like Haley,

all business, not here to make friends. Yeah cutting loose from time to time, and bullshitting with the media is ok, but after the previous HC talking just to hear himself, got old. Was LJ present? Not here to make this a roll call, great answer, shows that this is about the team, not some primadonna rb. Cannot wait to see some on the field results! Whats up PT!?

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

I agree

I’m really glad that he isn’t huffing and puffing over who was there and who wasn’t. I like how he keeps things positive for us. That’s why Haileys the man!

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions

My bad

Haley**

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Welcome sir...

…Glad to have you posting…all generations are welcome…Don’t let old man Lanier63 scare you off…

Do you live in KC?

by woodman212 on Mar 30, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions

That sounds kind of creepy. :)

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Mar 30, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Trooper get your mind right!:)

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Mar 30, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

No I lived

In KC for two years and was my family wAs a season ticker holder for about 5 to 10 years. We movedto Columbia so the Sunday commute every week wasn’t bad. There’s a little back round. I’m actually looking to start a career outof journalism. Thought maybe just puttng my opinion out here would benefit that.

by Haleystheman on Mar 30, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

It's a good start

Write, write, write…I think that’s how these other sports reporters do it.

by Joel Thorman on Mar 30, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't forget to...

make shit up that has no basis in reality, and pretend your opnion is the only one that matters, and to make outrageous statements in giant headlines to attract more readers to a story that has absolutely no facts and is all fluff.

Ohhhh wait. You want to be a journalist, not the next Jason Whitlock. NM all that

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Mar 30, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions