The Best-Case Scenario Stories From Chiefs Training Camp

by Matt Conner on Jul 27, 2009 8:28 AM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Offseason

As the final dates of training camp descend like a NASA rocket launch, the expectations and interest of fans across the NFL truly takes off. So with our beloved Chiefs enjoying the last bits the off-season, we thought we'd take a closer look at some of the story lines we HOPE will emerge out of training camp from the outset:

Tyson Jackson and Alex Magee Sign Before Camp - Getting our new-look defensive line as much time together as possible should be a top priority for the new front office, so let's hope the agents involved make it a consideration as well. Early word is that Eugene Parker (Jackson's agent) is busy with Michael Crabtree's deal, but getting practice reps together on-field and working daily on Clancy Pendergast's schemes will make a big difference in readiness for the upcoming season.

Check out more hopeful stories below...

Brian Waters Publicly Endorses the New Regime - Of course, much has already been made of this and things are quiet for the most part. So as long as no one is making a fuss, we should be happy. But a veteran like Waters has been around enough to know the best thing he can do is actually to speak out and simply own his position as a veteran Pro Bowler and leader in the locker room. There won't be any trades this late in camp and Waters must learn to drink the Kool-Aid like everyone else and buy in fully. His silence is one level of support and going along with the program but a sincere public statement could go a long way with his teammates.

Todd Haley Continues to Prove Doubters Wrong - The OTAs brought a new level of respect from those of us who are leery of Todd Haley's emotional outbursts. He handled the team with class by demanding the most of his players yet also revealing a soft side by giving them days off. It was a solid mix that seemed veteran in its approach and it's something we hope continues with training camp.

Larry Johnson Shows Old Self - So far so good on the Johnson files this off-season. He's been a class act in the media and around the team and it seems like he's ready to have a strong season. With the loss of Tony Gonzalez, a new offense and quarterback, it's vital for Johnson to provide the stability he can bring to the offensive side to relieve the pressure on everyone else. A focused training camp will bring higher morale and expectations for the Chiefs this upcoming year.

What are some of the other stories you hope will emerge this off-season?

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spoiled

Thanks Matt, solid post. I’m spoiled by this site daily. We certainly need most of these things to happen to be successful this season.

David Logue

by dklogue1 on Jul 27, 2009 8:49 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

Chiefs FTW

by The_IT_Guy on Jul 27, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

BOWE

I’m very interested in D Bowe. Will he become a true # 1 and a leader. He needs to have a huge year.

by njchiefs on Jul 27, 2009 11:22 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Receivers

I’m hoping to see someone step up and become our solid #2 receiver. Bradley really impressed me last year when he was on the field

by Aperture on Jul 27, 2009 11:25 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

somebody

needs to step into the #2 spot
i hope its Taurus Johnson, i think he has a lot of potential
but more than likely it will be Bradley

Before you build yourself up, you must tear somebody else down.

by Zennedy on Jul 27, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope

to see that Bowe and Bradley give themselves over to Haley’s tutelage. I hope to see that both improve their catching and that Bradley improves overall. Bowe is ready to become a star in this league and everything is in place for that to happen. He must become more consistent. Bradley needs to show improvement in his route running and his ability to catch the ball under duress. Those drops in the Mia game broke my heart. If Haley is able to do with them what he has done in the past, this will be nucleus of a formidable offense for the next 5-10 years.

I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.

by soybon on Jul 27, 2009 11:27 AM CDT reply actions

The only one I think is a stretch is

Jackson being signed by Friday. Not that he will be too late, just not confident it will get done this week.

by TonyG88 on Jul 27, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

+1

Me either not so much because of Jackson but because his agent is trying to get a massive deal in Sanfran for Crabtree and Jacksons deal is probably on the backburner until that is done.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jul 27, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Tamba

I think another large story surrounding training camp has to be if Tamba can play the linebacker position.

by cassel4prez on Jul 27, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions

about as much as..

If Tank Tyler can play the nose tackle position.

by ravenhawk on Jul 27, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

This isnt such a question mark to me.

Tank played NT in college and was scouted as a NT. More interested to see if he can get his mean streak back and get back into the right physical condition for it again. Reports were though that when OTAs closed Tank was planning to stick around to keep working at it so thats a good thing.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jul 27, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Tyson Jackson, and Alex Magee

If they are not signed, can they participate in training camp… or is a must that they be signed? If they can participate there should be a sign that they will be signed soon.

by ravenhawk on Jul 27, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

If they get injured they are screwed

by TonyG88 on Jul 27, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope

Either Succop or Barth…I don’t care which…steps up and takes the position. We HAVE to have a better kicking game.

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on Jul 27, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions

Headline I want to see before training camp starts

Fountain of Youth discovered by a team Clark Hunt sent into the amazon.

QB, Len Dawson, QB Steve Young, QB Dan Marino, RB Emmit Smith, RB Barry Sanders, RB Bo Jackson, FB Mike Alstott, FB Darryl Johnston, WR Jerry Rice, WR Tim Brown, WR Sterling Sharpe, WR Steve Tasker, WR Dante Hall, TE Eric Green, TE Ben Coates TE Shannon Sharpe, C Tim Grunhard, C Bruce Matthews, G Nate Newton, G Randall McDaniel G Will Shields, T John Tait, T John Alt, T TD-Joe Valerio, T Willie Roaf, DE Neil Smith, DT Dan Saleamua, DT Leon Lett, DT, Warren Sapp, DT Refrigerator Perry, OLB Lawrence Taylor, ILB Junior Seau, ILB Mike Singletary, OLB Kevin Greene, OLB Greg Lloyd, CB Deion Sanders, CB Rod Woodson, CB James Hasty, S Steve Atwater, S Jerome Woods, K Morten Anderson, all signed to the League minimum until KC gets out of salary cap hell after numerous cuts.

Kansas City Favorite to win Super Bowl this season, Season Tickets sold out

Method found to bring the dead back to Life

OLB Derrick Thomas, DE Reggie White Signed

List of cuts too numerous to name in this article.

Kansas City plays a Hybrid 4/3 3/4 Hybrid scheme and Balanced offense.

On a side Note K L*N E*****T Arrested for missing fg’s in major playoff games given life in Prison, and happily becomes entire prison’s B***h.

Coaches signed, Jimmy Johnson, Bill Walsh, Hank Stram, George Seifert, Vince Lombardi, Marty Schottenheimer, Dick Vermiel, Art Shell, Joe Gibbs, Marv Levy.

Did I forget any signings?

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions

Oh Yeah

Lamar Hunt resumes duties as team Co-Owner with son Clark.

Carl Peterson is assigned prison room next to K L*n E*****t in prison for the following crimes a 20 yr rein in Kansas City without taking them to the promised land, being too smug and pompous during that span, and for under achieveing with bringing in the neccessary talent for those great teams in the 90’s to go all the way.

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

PS

DE Bruce Smith signed

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Holy Shit

Can you imagine the look on the opposing QB’s face when he realizes that the two DE’s coming after him are Reggie White and Bruce Smith? With Derrick Thomas playing pass-rushing OLB? I wouldn’t be surprised to see 20 sacks in that game =)

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jul 27, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions

… C/LS Kent Hull, T Johnathan Ogden, T Orlando Pace

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

… FB/RB Craig Heyward, gotta include the guy that made Boz Cry

Imagine being an offensive lineman tryin to block the front five of Lawrence Taylor, Bruce or Neil Smith, the Fridge, Reggie White, Derrick Thomas, with Seau, and Singletary Roaming back there waiting on RB’s, with Atwater and Woods Sittin back there waitin to lay your ass out if you made it through that, trying to lose Woodson, Sanders, and hasty if you’re a WR. Replace Woods With Lynch in his prime.

Imagine being a Defensive linemen tryin to crack through Willie Roaf, Nate Newton, Bruce Matthews, Will Shields, and Ogden, or Erik Williams. With any of those 3 quarterbacks throwin the ball around behind em to Rice, Brown, Sharpe and Sharpe, with Sanders, Smith, Jackson, or if it’s a 3 or 4 wr set Ironhead Heyward carrying the ball. Green and Coates throwin Blocks from the TE position, Gettin Slammed by Heyward, Johnston, Alstott. I don’t know if there’s a team in the league that would look forward to a team like that.

Tasker and Beisel playin special teams, Hall and Sanders returning kicks, Brown and Sanders on punts. With some of the current roster drinkin the kool aid out of that fountain, there’s no guarantee that the backups would be any worse than the starters if anyone went down.

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

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C/LS Kent Hull, T Johnathan Ogden, T Orlando Pace

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions

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FB/RB Craig Heyward, gotta include the guy that made Boz Cry

by mcclanahanman on Jul 27, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

"New scheme creates Chiefs's New Old Defense"

I want the main story, coming out of camp, to be that the Chief’s defense is playing like the old Chief defense we’re all used to. Bloody nose and broken jaws will be the norm again. With a mean, stingy defense what would our record of been last year? It’s what I expect for this year!! Also, to go along with that .. all the rookies are signed and all our Vets are in camp day 1 ..

by RatsoReily on Jul 27, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions

A little far fetched

I dont think i have seen a “Good” Chiefs D since the 90’s when DT was roaming the field like Adam Sandler in The Waterboy. I believe with the addition of a true pass rush OLB to play alongside DJ like a Sean Weatherspoon or Sergio Kindle would make this defense truely feared.

The Don's gonna make you and offer you can't refuse.

by Haleystheman on Jul 27, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions