Chiefs Training Camp Update 8/19 AM
by Joel Thorman on Aug 19, 2009 11:13 AM CDT
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"I like those socks, LJ." LJ: "Everyone's wearing them now."via UWRF
Updated 2:33 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs are just ending the first practice of their final two-a-day of camp. Not much exciting today, except for the addition to the tight end group.
Here are a few general highlights:
- Tyler Thigpen didn't participate in the morning session
- LS Thomas Gafford took reps with the tight ends
- Chiefs practiced against a simulated Vikings defense
- Mike Brown after swatting down a Cassel pass: "Where's the tissue? Where's the tissue? Keep crying!"
As always, we'll update this post when the UWRF reports come in.
General stuff
- The Chiefs are in shorts and shoulder pads today (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- More time was spent simulating the Minnesota Vikings defense (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)
- 67 degrees and 90% (!) humidity (National Weather Service)
- Only 40 fans showed up (UWRF)
Offense
- LS Thomas Gafford took reps in individual drills with the tight ends (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- Haley on Bowe: "That's the way run a route right there, great job Bowe." (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- Jackie Battle had a nice run after a great job blocking by the left side of the line (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- Bobby Engram had a touchdown catch (Mitch Holthus Twitter)
- On that touchdown catch, Engram got both feet in bounds in the left corner of the end zone (UWRF)
- Barry Richardson continued to work with the first team at RT (UWRF)
- Cassel overthrew two deep balls in 7-on-7 (UWRF)
Defense
- Mike Brown seeing some first team time with Bernard Pollard sitting out (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- "It’s like a pick-up hoops game out here to open some more 11-v-11 work. The DBs are having some fun with QB Matt Cassel after Cassel wanted CB Brandon Carr to call his own foul (defensive holding) after celebrating a pass breakup." (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- Brandon Carr and Maurice Leggett had pass break ups while Alex Magee had a sack (Mitch Holthus Twitter)
- Jarrad Page intercepted a Gutierrez pass intended for Quinten Lawrence (UWRF)
- Jovan Belcher and Brandon Flowers both knocked down passes (UWRF)
- As usual, Boone and Dorsey were at ends while Jackson and Magee rotated in (UWRF)
Special teams
- These guys returned kicks: Maurice Leggett, Taurus Johnson, Rodney Wright, Dantrell Savage and Bobby Engram. Leggett and Johnson got the most work (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Injuries
- Tyler Thigpen is in sweats and not participating (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- Bernard Pollard was held out (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
- And now we hear Pollard left early (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)
- These three are still out: Tavares Washington, Kolby Smith and Zach Thomas (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)
- I guess this belongs under injuries: O-line coach Bill Muir was taken out on a play but got up with the help of a player (UWRF)
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Keep Leggett away from the return game
he’s a smallish DB. Let’s keep him healthy for returning pick 6’s, not punts and kickoffs
Thank You Carl Peterson for drafting Dustin Colquitt
by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 19, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions
I agree
Leggett is a big play guy but we need him using all his energy on D.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 19, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I see him being a key special teamer
just not as KR/PR. I think he has the good coverage ability on kickoffs and punts, and would like to see him in the Pollard 06 role of punt blocking specialist. He hustles every play, is very aware for a young player, and can be one of those really key components in special teams.
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
How are the Chiefs going to simulate the Vikings defense?
Thats like Susan Boyle simulating Megan Fox
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.
by craig in calgary on Aug 19, 2009 11:19 AM CDT reply actions
You know ...
If they can simulate it in practice, it would be nice if they could also, you know, simulate it on game day.
LOL!!!!
Don is the Setup Man, Haley is the Enforcer, Cassel is the Finsher... See you at the AFC Championship Game
Thiggy.
I was out of the office the past two days, so I haven’t read anything on here comment-wise, but what’s the story on Thigpen?
He looked pretty gassed/hurt at the end of his series against the Texans and, from what I can tell, hasn’t participated in practice since. Did he get injured in that game?
From what it sounds like
They’re just giving him some time off.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 19, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
resting him up for his next team?
(somewhat kidding)
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
Yeah, Time off..
Just a guess, but I think the coaching staff feel like they know what he can do. This either works for or against him. So, its hard to say if that’s a good or bad thing…
You are what your record says you are!
That late hit hurt him.
when they showed him after the play you could tell that was the face of someone having a hard time taking a breath. Seen that face many times from someone taking an unexpected shot to the ribs. I would bet the ribs are bruised. They even started to put Gutierrez in but you know Thigpen being the guy he is wanted back in.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Aug 19, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Haley was impressed with Bones.
On two occasions Haley sought out Thigpen as he came to the sideline to speak in his ear and give him a pat on the back.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Aug 19, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I know I always lean toward the more mobile/explosive QB.
Hey! What’s that smell?
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
They are only going to use 3 QB’s, so they will use Gutierrez instead of Thigpen. Based on what I saw in last years Pats exhibitions games, Gutierrez will look very good, as he’s an improvisor like Thiggy. Gutierrez looked far better than Cassel last year.
Than why didn't Gutierrez start weeks 2-17 if he was "far better than Cassel?"
The only time I remember Gutierrez playing was in 2007 when Pats were winning 63-7, he threw a pic-6, then the Hoodie put Brady back in.
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.
by craig in calgary on Aug 19, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
It's true that Gutt'z looked much better than Cassel in pre-season...
you can’t agrue that.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Aug 19, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Gutierrez another Croyle good in off season
just don’t let them in a real game.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Aug 19, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
just me?
I realy like Thiggy. he may not be the best but he has got a lot of heart and did an adrimable job for us las year. i hope they dont throw him under the bus.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 19, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I love that movie
Ten sacks in a season! For crying out loud that's what I used to average per game using DT in Tecmo Bowl!
Can I request....
That you throw this up everytime the Croyle v Thiggy debate breaks out.
Ten sacks in a season! For crying out loud that's what I used to average per game using DT in Tecmo Bowl!
not croyle v thiggy
wasnt a debate as to who was better. just a coment as to me likeing the guy and hope he hangs around. good guy to have in your corner when the sh** hits the fan. just saying.
Technically ...
I think the debate was Thiggy vs. Cassel, which is entirely different than Croyle vs. Thiggy or even Croyle vs. Cassel.
Why is Chris Isaak beating a dead horse with the 2 guys from Office Space?
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.
by craig in calgary on Aug 19, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Explains why my eyes were burnin'.
Foojee Kapaysto.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Engram
Glad to see him come up with a big catch.
Haven’t heard his name called much.
But, i still think he’s quietly contributing
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
good sign
9:56 AM – One of the best blocked plays I’ve seen this camp came during the first period of 11-v-11 work. RB Jackie Battle ran a counter sweep behind a pulling G Mike Goff. Goff came around end, but had no one to block and ended up getting to second-level before picking up a defender. This tells you that the playside end and tackle did their jobs very well. It reminded me of those runs you would see RB Priest Holmes make arond the end behind a pulling G Will Shields. Those rare plays came in bunches for the Chiefs when T Willie Roaf and TE Jason Dunn were working on the perimeter.
"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
I like
Larry Johnson"s red socks without the yellow stripe and would like to see it become part of the Chiefs uniform. It’s retro but looks tough.
LJ would look tough in Bermuda shorts and a paisley shirt.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Question
I’ve heard the nickname multiple times, but I have no idea where the nickname came from..
Where/how did Thiggy earn the nickname “Bones”?
bones
there was a pic of him floating around from when he was in college where he was having his way with a skeleton.
by MountainManMike on Aug 20, 2009 3:01 AM CDT up reply actions
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