Chiefs Training Camp Update 8/24 AM

by Joel Thorman on Aug 24, 2009 11:34 AM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp

It looks like Josh Looney at the Mothership and Bob Gretz at CBS Sports are going to be giving us our camp updates while the Chiefs are in Kansas City.

Many thanks to both men for keeping us all informed.

Today the Chiefs continued with their River Falls schedule starting at 8:50 AM. Here are a few general highlights:

After being stopped on four consecutive plays at the one in the Vikings game, the Chiefs focused on goal line action
Tyler Thigpen practiced after having all of last week off
Barry Richardson was still with the first team at RT

More after the jump.

General stuff

Still no Arrowheads on the helmets (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Full pads this morning (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)

Offense

Chiefs focused on goal line situations at full contact (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Larry Johnson jumped high over the goal line - there were arguments from both sides whether the ball popped out before he scored (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Barry Richardson stayed with the first team at RT (Josh Looney at the Mothership)

Defense

Tyson Jackson worked with the first team at DE (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
With Jackson running with the first team, Alfonso Boone moved to the second team (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)
Haley paid extra attention to the nose tackles (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Maurice Leggett picked off a pass that was tipped (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
In goal line work, the Chiefs defense stopped the offense three consecutive times forcing two fumbles (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)

Special teams

Maurice Leggett took reps as a punt returner and as a gunner (Josh Looney at the Mothership)

Injuries

Kolby Smith and Zach Thomas did not participate today (Josh Looney at the Mothership)
Colin Brown did not participate in the first 30 minutes of practice this morning (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)
Tavares Washington returned to practice (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)

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great updates

Here is my concern.

I think Leggett is one of the most valuable guys we have as the Nickel back.

I also think he shows a natural return ability.

But if you put him at PR, or at Gunner, this guy has a serious chance of getting hurt. Most injuries take place on ST(see madden 2010)

I know it sounds silly, but I would almost prefer to keep him just for his job as 3rd corner/step in if carr or flowers ever….ever…need a night off.

by SDChief on Aug 24, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions

-1

for the Madden 10 reference. Madden is a simulated video game. Not real football.

Now as far as most injuries taking place on ST…I dont know how accurate that is but I’m not saying its wrong either. It wouldnt surprise me.

Overall, I agree that hes a great 3rd corner and needs to focus on that for right now.

by Petey14 on Aug 24, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Who would have thought

that getting the ball over the line is something you need to practice.

Blame my wife!
Waiting until August!

by sir eccles on Aug 24, 2009 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

I think it’s also an overlooked item in offenses because defenses practice goal line stops as well, so the offense has to also stay fresh on it. I mean for the defense, this is the last line to prevent them from scoring. It’s never an automatic cakewalk for the offense….

by worc on Aug 24, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Defending the short field has the greatest consequences and the D has its biggest advantage.

It’s hard for the offense and crucial for the defense.

No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.

by hmills110 on Aug 24, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

GEEEZE!

In goal line work, the Chiefs defense stopped the offense three consecutive times forcing two fumbles (Bob Gretz at CBS Sports)

by jbj8609 on Aug 24, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions

yeah

Love the good goal line defense

hate the poor goal line offense

"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009

by stagdsp on Aug 24, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

That is weak!

by Chiefsfan1970 on Aug 24, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

+2

Exactly. I’m tremendously encouraged by our defense, but that offense’s non-production is worrying.

Can’t win for losin’, I guess.

by JacinB on Aug 24, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't understand this

At WR, Terrance Copper and Devard Darling were still running with the first team.

I can only defend the “they’ve worked hard and deserve a shot” so long… they have got to show something in a game, or get the F out, IMO

"I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009

by stagdsp on Aug 24, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions

+1

What is so great about Darling? He barely showed us anything last year, you dont hear much about him in camp. Hell, last time I think I remember hearing about him in camp was him getting thrown off the field. Coppers a young guy so I can see a young guy coming in and playing well and surprising everyone. But we’ve seen Darling and what we’ve seen hasnt been great.

Haley, DBowe is your most valuable WR. It wouldnt be a good idea to piss him off. I’m going to be pissed if Haley runs Bowe out of town like CP did to Jared Allen. In the end, JA didnt piss me off since we’re switching to the 3-4 but I sure missed him last year..

by Petey14 on Aug 24, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions