Chiefs Coach Todd Haley Comments on 8/3 AM Practice
by Joel Thorman on Aug 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT
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PrintKansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley had a few minutes with the media following today's morning practice. Haley said that getting enough sleep isn't as important during training camp. He's been getting about four to five hours a night.
I grabbed these quotes from the UW-RF staff and Bob Gretz.
Edit: Full transcript and video is up at the mothership.
On today's morning session:
"I thought it went OK. This is the point in training camp where everyone is a little sore, but I thought we pushed through well."
"This is generally when everybody is a little bit sore and everybody is feeling a little bit sorry for themselves, but I thought we pushed through OK," Haley said. "This afternoon will be very telling about how we are doing."
On 5th round pick T Colin Brown:
"He dropped a bunch of weight to give himself a chance to compete, so he probably is feeling a little light and not as strong."
On the defensive line pressure:
"Whether that is to lead the league in sacks or just create some chaos in the back there, it has to happen, in my opinion, to play the kind of defense we want to play."
On getting enough sleep:
"I was thinking about that this morning. In the summertime if I didn’t get eight hours, I was exhausted, but you get to training camp and for some reason, sleep isn’t as important. You wake up and find a way everyday."
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Full transcript on the mothership now
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
Just don't burn yourself out, man.
It’s important that the COACH be the same guy, day in and day out, too.
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."
Love it!
He is working their asses off! This aint Herm’s team anymore.
Yippeeee! Herm is gone!
Isn’t it great to have a coach who says he will do “whatever it takes” to win? Man I can hardly wait for the season to start.
This guy
When he won’t answer a question…he won’t answer. But he doesn’t throw some gobbledy gook out there. He really seems to know exactly what he wants and doesn’t mince words. I like him. He mixes praise along with criticism. The guys will start to eat up the praise and try harder to get it.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
well planned statement right here
They continue to strive to get better every day and I believe that whether it’s Zach Thomas, Mike Goff, Brian Waters or Mike Vrabel, they’re trying to get better every day and that’s what has made them what they are to this point in their careers.
I can almost GUARANTEE you that it wasn’t an accident that Waters was mentioned in there alongside three hard-working veterans we brought in this offseason.
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
Explanation
meaning that Haley has pinned Waters – Haley’s comment can either be taken as a compliment as in “Waters is working hard” or as a knock, as in “These three guys have never played a down of football as a Chief, and they’re busting their asses harder than Waters is”
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
Throwing Waters a bone
I think it was an intentional compliment. Waters came in yesterday and is holding his own. I think he’s caught Haley’s eye and this is a great way to smooth ruffled feathers.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
that's how I see it, too, Zode
Thanks for the quote, PV.
My perception of Haley is on the rise. Tough guy…yeah, yeah, yeah. That’s good. I like it. But I already expected that part. The thing that has impressed me the past few days has been the degree of diplomacy and praise that he works into his communication. He appears ready and eager to catch people doing something right and pointing it out, while using hints of Gunther when the occassion calls for it. If he can be viewed as fair and effective by the players for the next couple weeks, it should be a very good season.
I'm reading less into statements from Haley.
I think he’s mainly saying less than he might, and making sure what he DOES say isn’t going to come back and bite him at a later date. He’s focused on telling truth and not even too much of THAT. If he mentioned Waters as a veteran whose savvy and hard work stand out, I think he flat-out MEANT it. This is pretty much what I expected outta Waters, once the midwinter BS blew over, and that’s pretty much what’s happened.
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."
I am pleased with the chemistry
which is developing between Zach Thomas and Mike Vrabel. Yes, they are long in the tooth, but I think each can contribute a great deal to the team. This defense has the potential to improve dramatically.
Wouldn't you have thought the same thing, though ...
With Ty Law and Pat Surtain? I get that it’s not a direct comparison, but old is old.
(I’m not being negative, I’m just taking a “believe it when I see it” approach.)
I never thought Ty Law was a real answer on defense
nor Patrick Surtain. So that answer is no, definitely not. Thomas and Vrabel are both still very physical players and capable (IMHO) of being so for another year or two. Law was already out of gas when he got here and Patick Surtain hit the wall and hit it hard. Surtain didn’t just lose a step, he lost the whole damn staircase.
Apples and Oranges...
cornerbacks can only lock down their one guy and not be as much of a gamechanger as LB’s. Vrabel and Thomas can change the entire defense by rushing, controlling the d, and dropping into coverage. As well as adding more plugs to the center and improving overall tackling skills
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
by kcchiefsfan72 on Aug 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Usually a linebacker is calling the defensive
plays as well. Defensive backs can sometimes get in some good hits, but linebackers have to play a much more physical game.
Agree it's apples and oranges.
But for slightly different reasons, 72. There’s a pretty wide speed range for effective LB. Hesitation and mental mistakes are bigger enemies than losing a little bit of speed. Toughness, body control, and football intelligence count for more. With corner, you can be a walking dictionary of football, but if you’ve lost a step, it WILL be exposed on the playing field.
Law and Surtain probably could’ve gotten something done by playing a more physical style of corner, but the style the Chiefs were running didn’t see them playing much like James Hasty used to play. By getting his hands on WRs, he was able to tack some extra years on at the end of his career, because he was strong as a bull, and could redirect routes and use his anticipation to make things tough on QB-WR hookups. I didn’t see much of that in Gun’s defenses, since the first pair of young safeties we were raving about a few years back, but whom I can’t remember anymore.
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 3, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent analogy.
Smart and Tough where it counts at LB.
Young and Fast at CB
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
Those guys are perennial pros.
I expect that they are going to be HUGE contributors to our defense this year.
Also when it comes to ZT, I wouldn’t be surprised if he sticks around for a couple years. Pioli has a tendency to like older, smart, linebackers and ZT has a reputation for keeping his body in outstanding condition. He may still have some gas left in the tank.
Just as long as he doesn't live in a bubble like Spitkowski
Zach can play as long as he wants IMO
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
seems like todd haley isnt taking shit from nobody
finally everyone of these players seems a little edgy seems a little tougher and they know they are working for something these are huge changes that i have seen . we are no longer the laid back job secure mom and pops team we are now a team of men who carry themselfs as professionals working for the better of the team. I see us winning some games this year.
There is no doubt in my mind last year we had some close games that we could not pull off with this new staff and leadership we will be able to pull out some of those type of games im excited go chiefs.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
We got some thoughts going on today
Excellent comments Rec Sex
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
When everyone's hanging on your every word, it's tough not to toot your own horn.
Haley doesn’t, which is one thing I very much respect about him. No hemmin’ ‘n’ hawin’ or thinking how to spin the absence of a player from practice. Just a simple “I’m selfish. I’m only interested in the guys who are in practice and helping us win games.”
Again, the only thing I’m worried about is whether he’s getting enough rest. Guys his and my age are pretty much at the prime of our careers and it’s easy to work so hard you stop being efficient. Taking care of yourself is part of being the complete package.
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."
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