Now Chiefs Defense Prepares for Eagles, Michael Vick
by Joel Thorman on Sep 21, 2009 4:32 PM CDT
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The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in six days but, as far as the national media is concerned, it's not just another game.
It's the return of Michael Vick.
Of course, there are a lot of off-the-field reasons it brings attention but on-the-field he brings a whole other dynamic.
"Definitely," linebacker Derrick Johnson said when asked about the problems Vick poses. "Using the wildcat, you run the ball a lot but when you've got Michael Vick in there you can throw the ball. Like I said, he gives defensive coordinators headaches. He's been doing that for years but hopefully we can put a lot of hits on him on Sunday."
Glenn Dorsey isn't too familiar with the how the Eagles operate on offense, he's learning that today in film sessions, but he's a fan of watching Vick play.
"Oh yeah, without a doubt," Dorsey said when asked if he likes to watch Vick play. "I love watching big plays. I know he's going to be ready to go, his first regular season game in a couple years since he went through all his stuff so I know he's going to be ready to go. It's going to be a tough task but we can do it."
But will he be ready?
"Oh I'm not sure," Dorsey said. "We'll be ready to play football. I can say that."
Johnson, on the other hand, believes Vick will be ready.
"Yeah he still has it and he's going to let it out, too, whenever he gets his chance," he said.
The Chiefs will be prepared for what's likely to be a rowdy game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. The national media is already starting to hype Vick's return, no matter how big or small his role may be. And that hype comes with good reason, DJ says.
"He can throw the ball and run the ball," Johnson said. "There's really nothing you can say bad about Michael Vick. He's a guy that imposes conflict on any kind of defense you run at him. You gotta have someone watching him at all times because he's probably the most talented guy in the league."
"Probably so, especially if he plays but that's just the nature of the game," Johnson said when asked whether he thought Vick would play. "That's just the way it goes. Michael Vick will probably get his chance to play on Sunday."
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I guess in this situation...
any national press coverage is good press coverage for this team. Now its up to the Chiefs not to embarrass themselves with this much media covering the game.
This might be the biggest regular season game of the year for the Chiefs.
The biggest thing since they were the team that played Brett Favre in the pre season.
by butchcassidy on Sep 21, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Vick probably won't play this week according to the reports I have heard
Kolb is supposed to be the starting QB this week. The Coach may be trying to trick us by saying that but, I heard him say it himself in his presser.
I don’t care which of these chumps is playing. Bring it on bitches!!! Get ready to get your asses handed to you.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 21, 2009 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think if Reid stated Vick was going to Start or play
It would cause too much of a distraction to his team. I do believe we will see a lot of him though. Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. We’ve proven we can lose to a wildly erratic QB!
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 21, 2009 5:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
May i make a suggestion?
From this moment forward, can we focus on the Eagles and not the Raiders and Ravens’ games? The armchair coaching and decision making around here gives me a headache. Complaining about playcalling and reffing won’t make us 1-1 or 2-0. Tough losses, but let’s move on or we will all go crazy by the end of the year.
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 21, 2009 5:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
good idea!!!!
I don’t even want to break down the Raiders game film… I think we all saw generally what happened.
gotta move forward
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Sep 21, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll prob'ly still break it down with the DVR.
I’m still interested in individuals. It’s easy to get a false impression about where breakdowns occur. You blame a corner for blowing a coverage, when he was (correctly) counting on safety help that didn’t materialize. Or blame the safety for whiffing a tackle, when the LB didn’t force the ballcarrier into taking a less advantageous angle.
Heh. Watching “The Head Coaches.” It should be called “Ex-Head Coaches who talk better than they coach.”
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Sep 21, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
I agree it’s easy to miss the truth watching the game once in full speed.
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Sep 21, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vick wasn't all that to begin with, now he hasn't played in 2 years.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 21, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This might be our best chance to shock an elite team:
McNabb’s hurt. Westbrook’s hurt. Kolb played bad against NO. Vick could be a distraction to the Eagles.
Not to mention that even if they do play Vick, we at least have one of the best QBs in the league to help play a Vick “copy cat” in practice. That’s right. Thigpen will earn his paycheck this week by helping the defense prepare for a wild cat QB.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 21, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Might be a good chance to work some Thiggy into the Chiefs game plan too
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 21, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
That would be kind of funny. KC comes out and says, “guess what Eagles? We can run a wild cat too. Say hello to Thigpen.” They would never see it coming.
Obviously it won’t happen, but it would be some funny shit..
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 21, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember a few years ago
Nebraska did that by running a 5 WR set. keep in mind, this was before Callahan revamped the offense into a west coast style
by TDubb on Sep 22, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Westie plans to play on Sunday
McNabb might. Kolb’s “bad” day was 398yds and 2TDs/3INTs. One was for 71 but man that WR is fast. We can’t pressure QBs that stay in the pocket, let alone ones that run all over the place.
by Ren on Sep 21, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was refering to the 3 INTs
KC needs to get some turn overs, especially on the road.
About the Chiefs: I'd rather be a realist than a pessimist
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 21, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm less worried about Vick in the Wildcat than as a drop-back passer who can break contain at any moment.
It’s guys like him who change the game, and who are the reason I’m no fan of the 4-man pass rush. Gotta get more speed into the backfield than the QB you’re facing. And if it works OK against good feet, it’ll work GREAT against slower QBs.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Sep 21, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF...can someone please put another pic of Vick on there?
For a second I quick glanced at the front page and thought he was wearing one of OUR Jerseys.
I hope he plays QB. I anticipate he can’t do anything except run the ball and his QB passing numbers have never impressed me (the numbers a number of folks posted here didn’t do much for me).
If he does “rush”, I’ll go on a limb and say our 3-4 LB corp will run him down like a mutt (intended pun).
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
by THE_TRUTH on Sep 21, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to watch that. The Chiefs are now known as QB Killers
Thus Flags whenever we breath hard on one :(
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 21, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just one last thing though...
About the Raiders game. I believe the announcers said this was the first game for the head referee as a referee. For years he was a line judge and just got promoted. This would explain why they had to have a peterpull session every time they tossed laundry. The blocking call against Bowe earlier and the unnecessary roughing call on the last drive for Oakland should have been ‘no calls’ and the officiating needs to reviewed by the league, but will never happen. Brandan Alberts three penalties definitely hurt on a few big gains. It’s Next Game time though, what a four game set we have coming up now.
by matriculatin' on Sep 22, 2009 3:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to go 5 wide
and get quinten downfield. get the TE’s off the field. we’re gonna have to air it out to keep up I’m afraid. Alternately, Vick’s wildcat could be good for some 9 minute drives like Miami monday night and we could have another close game defined by turnovers, field position, and hankies.
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by nayjevin on Sep 22, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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