VIDEO: Chiefs Coach Haley Happy with First Minicamp

by Joel Thorman on Apr 19, 2009 2:53 PM CDT in 2009 Offseason Comment 26 comments

The Kansas City Chiefs first weekend of practice is over. From what we can gather, ~~66 of the 69~~ 64 of the 67 roster players were present with Tony Gonzalez, Brian Waters and Mike Vrabel missing.

Here is the transcript from Todd Haley's media session.

Not judging players off this weekend:

"I think you try not to do it because you’re liable to make a mistake if you go off of your first mini-camp without pads and a couple days of learning. I think you could quite possibly make some mistakes if you judge too quickly. We stressed that. I even told the players that you’re not going to make the team or not make the team this weekend. You’ve got a better chance of making the team lifting and running the way we want it done."

On the transition to head coach:

"Not so much in front of the team, because I’ve had to do that a bunch, but more out on the field finding my place, exactly where I want to be or what’s most advantageous for me. It’s been three good days for me and five good practices and just figuring out where to stand half the time."

On those players that showed up:

"It was pretty much what I expected. There has been communication all along and, again, to get 64 or 65 guys, I think, is a good sign."

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"Took ya three days to notice that one?"

We think this guy could be alright.

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 19, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree. That was pretty funny.

That is all Scarlett Johansson, baby! --------------------------------------------->

by mistamic on Apr 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No logos on the helmets...

Kinda sounds like their going to have to earn them.

If Herm and Peterson were still here, we'd surely be drafting a kicker with the #3 overall. That would solve our kicking problems forever!!!

by ChiefDog on Apr 19, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me

or does he seem to be a little less standoffish? (word?) Anyway he seems to be more comfortable talking to the media. I am getting more, and more anxious for the draft! I still hope we can trade down, if not I hope we go o-line, Curry scares me.

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

by Eric Allen on Apr 19, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems like after practices he is that way...

by woodman212 on Apr 19, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can see the moments when he starts to relax for a moment, then catches himself.

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by DThomasReigns on Apr 19, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curry

He is the only one who does not scare me.

by tevans96 on Apr 19, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

???

Really nothing more here. I kinda felt like I watched the last pc all over again. Am I the only one that thinks they need to ask better questions?

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, it is the KC sports media.

My expectations for them are on par with something in the area of nothing…except Kent Babb. I am still holding out hope for him to be different.

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by DThomasReigns on Apr 19, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

We now know after three days there are 64 players wanting to be there, working hard with logo-less helmets and some masking tape. That’s it. I want MORE!!! But don’t we always. :)

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last time anyone in the KC media

asked tough questions, they were banned from he premises.

AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.

by cmpotter on Apr 19, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am ready for more....

I need some training camp or games…I am definitely going up to River Falls this year…

by woodman212 on Apr 19, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I got a question for Todd

Tell us 3 things the Chiefs nation would be excited to hear about after these three days.

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That we have yet to hear of course.

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because the monkeys are too stupid to ask a question

that wold benefit the fans.

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Apr 19, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So who are they benefiting?

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they want to save their best for a one on one conversation

Being as everybody at the pc gets to write down the answers.

you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp

by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 19, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pure selfishness, but I get it. I think you’re right on the money steve

"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."

by Chiefs_swagger on Apr 19, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great point

I guess the press is smarter than we give them credit for sometimes. (they are people too! And no, I am not a member of the press.)

by TheQ on Apr 19, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a Question

Has AP been able to wrangle a press pass for the Chiefs this year?

you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp

by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 19, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nope

A more realistic guess may be the 2010 season. Who knows though.

by Joel Thorman on Apr 19, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I might ask

Why did they say no?

you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp

by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 19, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if you met with Holly would it enable a Press credential?

you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp

by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 19, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"I had some butterflies and I asked Scott (Pioli) if he was nervous and he said, ‘no.’"

I heart Pioli.

by timmer on Apr 19, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lmao

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by DThomasReigns on Apr 19, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Haley is getting a little more comfortable

and settling in here in KC. He’s getting to know everyone better, including the press. The key thing he seems to be stressing right now is communication. Get everyone talking to everyone else. If the press had it their way I think he would be screaming and yelling at anyone and everyone he sees. Obviously that is not the case. The clean slate also means back to football basics. He’s not trying to teach or have anyone teach elite skills here yet. Him and the coaching staff have set it all out for the players. This is how we would like it done, listen, learn and do. Eat, drink, think and crap football 24/7. Pioli and Haley do, you can see it in their demeanor and how they act when talking about football, they just light up when you talk football with them.

by oldchiefsfan on Apr 19, 2009 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs