Chiefs Training Camp Update 8/2

via Josh Looney
Updated 6:32 PM
Day two and practice number three of the Kansas City Chiefs training camp are underway. We've got updates from Bob Gretz at CBS Sports for you after the jump.
Before you check that out, today's Matt Cassel press conference is up at the mothership. Here is a snippet about Cassel being in Coach Haley's ear all the time:
"There is no doubt. I am one of those people who is not very patient, so I try to get out there and get into his ear as much as I can with any input that I can give him. If he needs to tell me to shut up sometimes but that is fine, I just need to keep coming at him."
We'll be updating this post as more info comes in.
General Stuff
- Activated from the NFI List and participating in Chiefs practice are G Brian Waters, G Mike Goff and DT Ron Edwards. (CBS Sports)
- Starters who aren't in Chiefs practice on Sunday are RT Damion McIntosh and ILB Derrick Johnson. (CBS Sports)
- Rookie T Collin Brown’s family has made the trip up from Missouri. His little brother is showing some Mizzou Tiger Pride. (The Mothership)
- An impressive feat…one of the grounds guys is painting the numbers free hand on the stadium field…they look just like the stencil. Outstanding work. (The Mothership)
- Chiefs LT Branden Albert on the return of guards Brian Waters and Mike Goff to practice: "It was great having the two wisemen back." (CBS Sports)
- There were about 200 fans seen at the Kansas City Chiefs third practice. While most of the fans lined the fences, some fans continued to assume their spot in the bleachers. (UW-RF)
- Tight end coach Bob Bicknell caught a little grief from Head Coach Todd Haley when Bicknell sent his tight ends to the wrong drill. "Come on Bob, wake up!" yelled Haley. (UW-RF)
Offense
- Chiefs coach Todd Haley is spending extra time in practice with wide receivers working on body control coming out of breaks. (CBS Sports)
- WR Devard Darling is running with the Chiefs' No. 1 offense opposite Dwayne Bowe. (CBS Sports)
- Chiefs TE Brad Cottam had a Tony Gonzalez-like catch down the deep middle, snagging it with one hand over his head. (CBS Sports)
- Three practices…three daily periods devoted to RB pass blocking/blitz pickup. Think this might be a point of emphasis with RBs/assistant head coach Maurice Carthon? (The Mothership)
- Chiefs WR Rodney Wright had a nice catch on a deep ball under good coverage. (CBS Sports)
- LJ diving over the top on goal line session...no holding back this camp. (Josh Looney)
- During the drill, running back Jamaal Charles was able to score a touchdown in the northwest corner of the endzone. Members of his offensive team congratulated him, saying, "Good job, Charles." and "Good job 2-5." (UW-RF)
- Running back Kolby Smith, tight end Jake O’Connell and tackle Damion McIntosh were not suited up for practice this afternoon. Guards Brian Waters and Mike Goff were both in full pads for the first time today. (UW-RF)
- Off a good handoff from quarterback Tyler Thigpen during 7-on-7, running back Jackie Battle fumbled the football. This was much to the dismay of Offensive Line Coach Bill Muir. (UW-RF)
- Quarterback Tyler Thigpen looked really sharp in his 7-on-7 session. Thigpen was 6-6 on the day. (UW-RF)
- Haley’s most notable comments were: "We are not half (butt)-ing this!" and "You are mentally soft, Williams!"Haley was yelling at rookie running back Javarris Williams. (UW-RF)
Defense
- Chiefs G Brian Waters struggled in pass protection against NT Tank Tyler. (CBS Sports)
- Chiefs ILB Zach Thomas knocked down a pass in deep zone coverage during the 7-on-7 drill. (CBS Sports)
- Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali showed good pass rush off the edge against the first-team offense. (CBS Sports)
- Defensive end Glenn Dorsey and linebackers Demorrio Williams and Derrick Johnson were not in full pads as the rest of the team was. (UW-RF)
- Seeing time with the first-string during 7-on-7 was: defensive ends Alfonso Boone and rookie Alex Magee, defensive tackle Ron Edwards and linebackers Monty Beisel, Zach Thomas, Tamba Hali and Mike Vrabel.(UW-RF)
- After quarterback Matt Cassel completed a pass to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast said he expected more out of linebacker Tamba Hali. "Finish, Tamba," he shouted. (UW-RF)
- Defensive Line Coach Tim Krumrie got frustrated with defensive tackle Tank Tyler when Tyler didn’t sprint back to the line of scrimmage after the whistle blew. Krumrie threatened the rest of the players that if they didn’t hustle back after the whistle blew, they’d be running the drill all night. (UW-RF)
Special Teams
- Chiefs K Ryan Succop was 4 for 4 in field goals. (CBS Sports)
Injuries
- DE Glenn Dorsey and RT Damion McIntosh did not practice again because they're out of shape (Kent Babb Twitter)
- During a special teams drill, cornerback Londen Fryar complained about a hurt right middle finger. (UW-RF)
- Brian Waters, Mike Goff and Ron Edwards practiced today after spending Saturday in conditioning drills for failing to pass a part of their physicals. Kolby Smith, Damion McIntosh, Jake O’Connell, Derrick Johnson, Demorrio Williams and Glenn Dorsey spent practice working with strength and conditioning coaches (WPI)
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Just what I love to see
Our 270 lb TE making one-handed grabs.
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 2, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tank showing his muscle?
Or is Waters just out of shape.
Aug 2 2009 | 4:56:30 pm
Chiefs G Brian Waters struggled in pass protection against NT Tank Tyler.
Here are a few more tidbits:
Aug 2 2009 | 5:04:34 pm
Chiefs ILB Zach Thomas knocked down a pass in deep zone coverage during the 7-on-7 drill.
Aug 2 2009 | 4:46:10 pm
Chiefs K Ryan Succop was 4 for 4 in field goals.
Aug 2 2009 | 5:02:38 pm
Chiefs WR Rodney Wright had a nice catch on a deep ball under good coverage.
Bob Gretz, CBS Rapid Reports
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 2, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure do like seeing those numbers from Succop :)
need lots of days like that
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on Aug 2, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
Though, I’d like to know the distance.
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 2, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"struggled in pass protection against NT Tank Tyler"
I get my hopes up too much based on one-line, one-person reports from training camp, but…
Is Tank the dark horse for DL MVP this year?
by sunny D on Aug 2, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got To Hope So
For a good 3-4 we need a NT to take up 2 to 3 blocks. Hopefully at the beginning of the seasons he’ll throw people around and start getting schemed against. I was really happy when I read that he played NT in college.
by NakedDave on Aug 2, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was even happier to hear
That is what he likes to do. He likes taking up blockers. If, and it’s a big IF, he can take three blockers our defense will be stellar. I we have Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson, both who could be a should very good to excellent DEs, we may end up getting a pass rush off the DLine in our 3-4. That brings a smile to my face just thinking about it.
by Scaryclouds on Aug 2, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is good news...
Waters hasn’t bought into the new program so hopefully this gets him motivated. Tank can make or break the D playing NT
2009-10 Predictions:
1. Chiefs will win ATLEAST 6 games, which is a big improvement over 6 wins in 2 seasons
2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
3. Chiefs D will atleast double the number of sacks form last season
4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp
by Chiefs_KC on Aug 2, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dorsey
So does the line stating the only starters not in practice were Derrick Johnson and Damion Macintosh mean Glenn Dorsey was running with the 1’s at D-end?
by n0toyz4oj on Aug 2, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
he still has a booboo:
from bobgretz.com:
Still out of practice were: ILB Derrick Johnson, ILB Demorrio Williams, RT Damion McIntosh, G Edwin Harrison, RB Kolby Smith, DE Glenn Dorsey and TE Jake O’Connell. All but Harrison were working with the rehab team on the field during practice.
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cassel kind of reminds me of me
I’m a software developer by trade and where I work we have this genius consultant and I am always talking to him about how to do things better and how to unf*** the application I am working on.
I just really like hearing people who are so concerned with doing the best job better they are willing to get yelled out over it.
by Scaryclouds on Aug 2, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to mention
that the consultant I am referring to is also a hardass. So if I say or do something stupid he will let me know.
by Scaryclouds on Aug 2, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok then
let’s go chiefs thats all i got 2 say baby
~A You Just A Chiefs Fan Well Im Da Chiefs Guy KCMO IM Rep It 2 I Die In When My Wigs Grow In Fly Im Be The Chief Of The Sky~
by Da Chiefs Guy on Aug 2, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome...
thanks for the updates….im out in the middle of nowhere all week, have to go up to high places to recieve Chiefs updates on my phone…
by woodman212 on Aug 2, 2009 5:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
jed who? beats mike brown..
FB Jed Collins caught a TD pass out of a goal line play near the back of the end zone, beating S Mike Brown.
velly intellesting…
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
more from gretz.com
bq.- In other pass rush-protection snaps, C Eric Ghiaciuc did a good job against NT Derek Lokey, G Wade Smith and DE Alex Magee had a good battle over three snaps. Magee showed a second move on one rush that was impressive for a rookie. OLB Tamba Hali just embarrassed rookie T Cameron Goldberg, blowing past him three striaght times. OLB Pierre Walters had a nice inside rush on LT Branden Albert.
- ILB Zach Thomas got very deep in pass coverage and broke up a throw in the middle of the field. Good drop and good reactions from Thomas.
- During the team work, Hali forced QB Matt Cassel out of the pocket with a strong rush and Cassel finished the play with a very bad slide. QB Tyler Thigpen had a nice completion to Lawrence with pressure right in his grill. WR Taurus Johnson dropped a nice throw from QB Brodie Croyle.
GO PIERRE AND HALI!
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn blocked quote!
Hey Chris you should check out gretz’s site (not the cbs stuff). seems like there’s a lot more now that he’s had time to get it up (ahem…).
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just takes him a lil longer
Must be his age…
I could get more sacks with my sack
by ArrowSpread on Aug 2, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if you stop using a hyphen after you "bq." tag.
On a trip to the U.N. in New York City, the Dalai Lama sneaked out of his hotel to break his vows and eat an American hot dog. Checking up and down the street for witnesses, he whispered to the vendor "Make me one with everything."
by hmills110 on Aug 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah thanks..
just copying and pasting here….
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the heads up
He’s reposted a lot of what was at his CBS site.
by Chris Thorman on Aug 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cheers
i just want more on Pierre. Guess he hasn’t been back around AP in a while?
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
by chiefsinchina on Aug 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed this from a commentor on Gretz.com
I heard the most sorriest thing I can read from a professianl football player in the KC star the other day. It was McIntosh complaining about how he might not be able to pass the conditioning test and he doesn’t care if Herb take his job. Personally when I hear that kind of quit attitude in a player I’m personally hoping Taylor or someone else be him out at that right tackle spot. If the other o-lineman can pass this test so can he. He sounds like a big quitter saying it doesn’t matter about losing his starting job and that he don’t know if he can pass the test. Get rid of this guy Pioli no quitters on the new Kansas City Chiefs.
Has anyone else heard this? I’ve not seen this or heard of it before. But if it is true, we will definitely have a new RT this year. If that’s the attitude, he won’t make it out of camp.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
by Zodeman on Aug 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hang time
Mothership blog says Kendall Gammon kept an eye on the special teamers. Has this quote:
At one point today Gammon said sarcastically, "Wow, Dustin. That’s just terrible. A 4.9 hang time, dropping inside the one-yard line and settling on the 10."We haven’t heard much about him, but it sounds like Dustin is going to be back on top of his game this year.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
by Zodeman on Aug 2, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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