AP Contest: Best Roommates at Chiefs Training Camp?
by Matt Conner on Aug 3, 2009 1:10 PM CDT
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PrintCame across a good idea over at ChiefsPlanet the other day and thought we'd pose the same question here as on their message boards for some good fun. The question up for debate: As training camp settles in and players are assigned housing, who would make the best roommates for some of the following Chiefs personnel:
-Matt Cassel
-Larry Johnson
-Brian Waters
-Ryan Succop
-Tyson Jackson
This could be a lot of fun, so the more creative, the better. We'd love to hear your roommate choices and the reasons behind them. And to make this a little fun, we'll throw in an iTunes gift card to the best set of five answers (respondent must give roommates to each player above and the reason why).
The Fine Print: Best means my personal favorite. Sorry it's subjective. But hey, it's free, right?
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Cassel-Pollard (the reason hes a Chief)
Johnson-Charles (he might as well learn to share with him b/c I think Charles will see more carries this year) Hope for the Smash and Dash
Waters-Albert (needs to get some mentoring from the vet to become great)
Succop-Colquitt (learn how to be a great special teamer)
Jackson-Thomas or Vrabel ( learn how a defensive leader carries himself)
As long as Jeff Webb isn't forced to room with a Turtle
Now that could get ugly
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
by cpa913 on Aug 3, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Waters and Johnson
They could just sit there and bitch and moan and complain and keep it contained to one room.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
jk though
I am proud of how Larry is handling himself thus far this offseason. I hope he keeps it up.
As for Waters…with his “putting the off in off season” quotes and coming to camp out of shape I think Haley was right to tell him off. I no longer respect him. I think he just has a big mouth and is apparently less than proffesional and lazy.
if someone was paying me millions of bucks to work for just a few months I think I could handle not coming to camp a fat out of shape, loud mouthed ass.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope he shuts up and blocks well.
(Steps off soap box)
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Aug 3, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
D. Johnson – Vrabel or Thomas (Mentors)
Colin Brown – Mike Goff (This kid will hopefully become a great OL)
LJ – Javarris Williams (JW has size, and this could create two bruisers)
Cassel – Bowe
Engram – Bradley, Lawrence, T. Johnson
M. Brown – Pollard or Page (M. Brown=Husker, great safety, class act)
Flowers – Carr (It’s their year)
Dorsey – T. Jackson (Hopefully the two can pump each other up)
Shake 'n' Bake
The Breakdown
Matt Cassel should settle in with D. Bowe. Usually I’d say QB and center together, but these two really need to be on the same page for the passing game to do anything.
I wouldn’t want to inflict Larry Johnson on anyone. Initially I’d say throw fellow Nittany Lion Tamba Hali in with him, but that seems cruel. But why not someone who’s seen a lot more in his time in the NFL: Former Penn State wideout Bobby Engram.
Brian Waters and Alfonso Boone may not fit in a room together, but they seem like solid counterparts.
Ryan Succop should bunk with whoever’s holding for him on point-after tries, likely Thigpen or Croyle.
Tyson Jackson could learn a lot from Zach Thomas, one of the smartest defenders in the entire league.
Waters
should be forced to room with Haley
by KCCheeze on Aug 3, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Waters and Mike Goff
Waters could learn how to settle down from Goff
Shake 'n' Bake
by Husker'n'Chief on Aug 3, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
My Roomies
Matt Cassel – Brodie Croyle: No brainer. Cassel gets a daily reminder of the past failures of Chiefs QBs.
Larry Johnson – Jeff Webb: LJ likes to hit women. JW is a woman.
Brian Waters – Jon McGraw: McGraw teaches Waters what real off-season work is like.
Ryan Succop – Mike Cox: Can bond over who had the tougher name growing up.
Tyson Jackson – Andy Studebaker: The new millionaire gets a valet driver.
by KCSatchmo on Aug 3, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Report Petro gave this afternoon...
stated that Webb is the only wide out catching balls thus far.
New Stiga table?!?! Return of the Brookside Pongers???
Maybe she's finally coming into her own
by KCSatchmo on Aug 3, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yep
I was there yesterday and I can attest to that. I kept looking up and the wide receiver doing everything the best was him. I was a little frustrated to say the least.
I'm sure they have name plates on the dorm room doors...
“Succop – Cox” would be priceless.
by KCSatchmo on Aug 3, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Matt Cassel :: Larry Johnson – He needs to convince Larry that the only way he’ll survive is if he throws a block from time to time.
Larry Johnson :: Damion McIntosh – Assuming McIntosh is the starter at RT, Larry needs to convice him to run block, rather than letting every defender run by him (or over him)
Brian Waters :: Jason Whitlock - Brian can complain directly to Whitlock, and The Star can run it. Then, there will be no doubting that Waters was the one who “broke” the story (especially since he is his own agent)
Ryan Succop :: Pocahontas Mike Vrabel - He needs to learn how to make a good clean hit on special teams, Vrabel’s had a long career, and can probably show him how to hit and not cause himself injury to that 256th picked leg that’s oh-so-valuable. (Note: It was originally going to be Pocahontas, because, well all I can think of when I think of Succop is that picture of him giving the Native-American dressed So-Cal girl his John Hancock. [Insert “Hancock” joke here])
Tyson Jackson :: Glen Dorsey – Might as well put two holdouts in the same room. Wait, no, that would be bad because they’d both probably be sneaking BBQ into the dorm…
Herm Edwards: "There's FOUR quarters in football?!"
Matt Cassel & D-Bowe – These two need to be on the same page. Period.
Larry Johnson & Zach Thomas – I don’t care that they’re on opposite sides of the ball. Larry needs to learn from a real pro how to carry himself on and off the field.
Brandon Albert & Brian Waters – I could almost put Mike Goff instead of Waters just because of his attitude from before but I still think Waters should be the guy for Albert. I think Water’s has gotten over his problems and Albert has already talked about what a great help Waters has been to him.
Ryan Succop & Dustin Colquitt – Kickers should stick together. Especailly since Colquitt is the holder.
Tyson Jackson & Glenn Dorsey – These could be our anchors for many years. They played together in college and while each could probably benefit from a veteran roommate, well, we really don’t have one on the d-line.
Matt Cassel – Dwayne Bowe: Hopefully going to see years of Cassel to Bowe for a TD.
Larry Johnson – Jamaal Charles: Both are going to carry the ball so might as well be friends.
Brian Waters – Brandon Albert: Help line cohesion and Albert learn as much as possible from Waters.
Ryan Succop – Tyler Thigpen: He’ll be holding his kicks, and they both came from Carolina colleges.
Tyson Jackson – Glenn Dorsey: Both playing the same position opposite each other and are former teamates. Would help them both out to learn the position by rooming together.
by King of the Cassel on Aug 3, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
And the Gumbo would be awesome
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
Roomates
Matt Cassel with DaJuan Morgan: Cassel deserves a room to himself, and Morgan appears to be invisible.
Larry Johnson with Chip N. Shoulder: Chip should have his own bed and get plenty of rest so that he can grow up to be big and strong, which will make Larry meaner and tougher.
Brian Waters with UCrawford: they can share a quick meal of crow from the cafeteria before moving on to bigger and better things. Brian can swallow his “I’m the best player on a 2-14 team” pride, I’m here for you to meet with me and buy in, while UC (luv you man and I thought the same thing) will have to admit that LJ could be an important Chief this year.
Ryan Succop with Stuart Smalley: Repeat after me, Ryan…I’m going to do a terrific job today! And make sure Todd doesn’t yell at me. Because I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and, doggonit, people like me! (and the guy became a U.S Senator this year!)
Tyson Jackson with Chef Paul Prudhomme: Cook up something from New Orleans that will get the deal done and lure him to camp.
by sunny D on Aug 3, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Good stuff
I’m hoping Chip N. Shoulder gets cut this year tho…
by KCSatchmo on Aug 3, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Roomies
-Matt Cassel with Niswanger — so Cassel can practice being under center (nightly)!
-Larry Johnson with Thomas — so LJ can learn unselfishness from the consumate pro
-Brian Waters with no one — don’t want him “snubbed” by anyone
-Ryan Succop with Colquitt — who else would hang out with a kicker (than another kicker)
-Tyson Jackson with Dorsey — they can watch LSU highlights from their days together & translate it into pro dominance!
The vet and the rookie - works in hollywood anyway...
Matt Cassel & Bobby Engram – Engram brings veteran experience and will potentially be just as important to our offense as Bowe in ’09. Dwayne Bowe needs a veteran to room with also.
Larry Johnson & Javarris Williams – Williams needs the veteran exposure, even if it’s LJ…
Brian Waters & Colin Brown- Stick Albert and Goff together. They both need veteran mentors.
Ryan Succop & Dustin Colquitt – No brainer…
Tyson Jackson & Vraebel – Those guys are going to be working right next to each other and need to be in sync.
NaNz reporting
Matt Cassel & Dwayne Bowe- In my experience as a QB having chemistry with your receivers off the field always translates to chemistry on the field
Larry Johnson & Brian Waters- Johnson was just as disgruntled as Waters was at the beginning of the off-season but Johnson saw the light and is in total overdrive to make this work because he believes this team can win. If he can convince Waters to jump on his wagon we could have something special, especially if the two become buddies you know Waters (the best run blocking LG in the league) is gonna be working his ass off to get his buddy a TD.
Brian Waters & Larry Johnson- (see Larry Johnson)
Ryan Succop & Dustin Colquitt- apparently the NFL is switching from having QB 3 be the place holder to having the punter do it, so it should be Colquitt holding right? If this is the case it’s always nice to know your place holder, if you can beat him up after practice about how he’s been holding the ball or praise him you’ll get the ball held how you want it, and when that happens you make more field goals. Not to mention Colquitt is a genius of a punter that could give Succop some advice.
Tyson Jackson & Tank Tyler- If everything goes right, these two will be working off of each other for a very long time and although Dorsey is on the other side, all signs point to Tyson Jackson being our premier pass rusher with his hand in the dirt. Chemistry between the NT and DE could create less complications when throwing double and triple teams
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
by 808NaNz808 on Aug 3, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
My thoughts on Roomies
Matt Cassel & Mike Brown (or Zach Thomas): I want Matt talking with a defensive veteran on keys to look for when facing other defenses. Mike or Zach gets the benefit of getting inside a QBs head.
Tyson Jackson & Brian Waters: I want Brian tutoring Tyson on how to deal with offensive linemen. Brian gets some new input on dealing with a young defensive lineman.
Colin Brown & Ron Edwards (or Alfonso Boone): I want Edwards (or Boone) cluing Brown in on what he will face from veterans defensive lineman. Also, I want Edwards (or Boone) to benefit from the energy of a younger guy.
Donald Washington & Bobby Engram: Rookie CB learns from Veteran WR. Veteran WR, hopefully, gets a jolt from dealing with a younger guy.
Ryan Succop & Monty Beisel: Special Teams warriors — Ryan got the nod because we needed more aggression on Special Teams & Monty is a veteran.
You are what your record says you are!
I was thinking Cassel and Thomas together also, the two QB's together scheming allnight!
Ryan Succop will Kick Two clutch kicks that will directly affect Said game.
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
Let the magic begin
-Matt Cassel – D Bowe: They gotta be tighter than a tight ass. aka Peyton & Marvin
-Larry Johnson – Mike Cox: LJ needs to learn that this white man can block. His new best friend cuz T Rich is long gone
-Brian Waters – Ryan Succop: To heal Brian’s ego, Mr Succop knows how to suck up and please
-Ryan Succop – See Brian Waters
-Tyson Jackson – Branden Albert: Learn the ways of a LT, pick his brain, and get closer to your enemies
Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
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