Chiefs vs. Texans: Bernard Pollard On The Cover Of The Game Day Program

by Joel Thorman on Oct 15, 2010 9:41 AM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

Anyone surprised by this?

The week of the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans game it's former Chief Bernard Pollard who lands on the cover of the Texans game day program.

(Photo via Texans official blogger Nick Scurfield)

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley has been very complimentary of Pollard this week.

"Like I said, all of those decisions are hard but some are harder than others and Bernard fell into that second category of a lot harder than others and not an easy decision.

"What I am most happy about is that Bernard has been able to get on with the Texans and it really looks like he is playing at a high level both last year and this year. I think that is a really good thing because Bernard is a good guy and you like to see good things happen."

If any happened to forget where Pollard used to play, this game program should remind them.

The only question now is....why not Wade Smith on the cover?

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Between his comments and the cover of a magazine going to his head I can see Pollard trying too hard this weekend and being even more prone to mistakes.

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by GenericBrand on Oct 15, 2010 9:43 AM CDT reply actions

yes hopefully Cassel can exploit him, hopefully........

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Oct 15, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll be honest, I am just a tish afraid

of what will happen if McCluster gets a pass over the middle that hangs up. Pollard isn’t that good, but he’d absolutely destroy Dex in that situation.

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by MNchiefsfan on Oct 15, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions

or why not Wade Smith and Bernard Pollard on the cover???

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Oct 15, 2010 9:47 AM CDT reply actions

Is Wade Smith there also?

by kcchief77 on Oct 15, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Wade Smith has played extremely well so far. We are glad to have him.

Pollard is on the cover because he has something to prove. I’m sure he wants to show that he is a better player than the Chiefs thought he was.

Will be interesting to see if he can actually pull that off.

On a side note, he has a pretty bad shoulder (not sure which side) stinger right now. Watch him after hits. Late in the game last week his arm was basically limp after hits.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

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by TexansForever on Oct 15, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah he has something to prove

but hopefully that doesn’t go to his head. He is a professional, and Im sure your coaching staff has reminded him that you all set out for the playoffs this year, not just for week 6 against the Chiefs.

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Oct 15, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Wish we would have kept Wade.

Should be a good game this Sunday. Good luck to you guys.

by kcchief77 on Oct 15, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Arm basically limp

On a side note, he has a pretty bad shoulder (not sure which side) stinger right now. Watch him after hits. Late in the game last week his arm was basically limp after hits.

Didn’t you mean to say that his arms are basically limp during hits? Seems like he plays just to make the highlight reel and doesn’t care that much about tackling. I will say that he has quite a knack for blocking kicks/punts.

by sunny D on Oct 15, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, Wade's a gamer, and it was unfortunate that he wasn't retained

We’re very happy with Lilja, but his versatility was nice to have.

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by MNchiefsfan on Oct 15, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Bernard sucks.
He does a decent job at helping contain the run but does anyone remember how many times the dude was burned with deep passes?

by AZchiefdude on Oct 15, 2010 10:00 AM CDT reply actions

you mean when the other 10 guys on defense also got burned on deep passes, short passes and running plays?

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by upamtn on Oct 15, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Cause he's the Bonecrusher... or Knee-breaker...

Depends on how you look at it.

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by Falcon58 on Oct 15, 2010 10:09 AM CDT reply actions

B pollard sucj

That’s why they are last against the pass

by Supersexy on Oct 15, 2010 10:09 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

No, Bernard is not the reason. Our scheme is bad and we are STARTING a rookie corner...that's why we are bad against the pass.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU

by TexansForever on Oct 15, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

ptsshh that's nothing!

We’re starting two rookie safeties and have a rookie nickleback :)

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by MNchiefsfan on Oct 15, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I AM NOT IMPRESSED

Pollard was a great hitter….but lacked pass coverage skills…..He always got burnt deep!

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by porkchop_sandwiches on Oct 15, 2010 10:12 AM CDT reply actions

run support

maybe he can be introduced to T Jones biceps

by manthingnkc on Oct 15, 2010 10:12 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

also

J charles foot prints

by manthingnkc on Oct 15, 2010 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

bernard might even get McClustered

by manthingnkc on Oct 15, 2010 10:15 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Isn't Houston's pass defense the worst in the league?

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by Justin Bopp on Oct 15, 2010 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

There should definitely be some opportunites for Bowe (if he can hang on to the ball) & Chambers. Who knows Cassel may go over 200 yards!

by AZchiefdude on Oct 15, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Yep it's bad.

But we have also faced a LITANY of future Hall of Famers and other good QBs. Manning (x2), Romo, McNabb…hasn’t been an easy road.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU

by TexansForever on Oct 15, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions

well, that's one issue you won't have to worry TOO much about this week

not that our Star Starting QB isn’t a HoF’er for sure, you know … but hey, it could happen!

by upamtn on Oct 15, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Bernard Pollard

I think we are making a little too much of this. I know people have a soft spot for him but come on. He really isn’t good, he was a hell of a special teams player. I dunno maybe I’m wrong. I say charles breaks one because he is out of position

by njchiefs on Oct 15, 2010 10:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

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by SwimCoach on Oct 15, 2010 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

he was quick and could run a rb down from behind, but this ^ seemed to happen alot

by dt4ever on Oct 15, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

by Tarkus on Oct 15, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay...I'm officially sick of hearing about Burned Pollard now.

Chiefs will. But...will Cassel?

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by Scott B. on Oct 15, 2010 10:55 AM CDT reply actions

Pollard vs. Kendrick Lewis

I, for one, am happy with the way this organization handled Pollard. Sure, at the time i wasn’t on board, mainly because i thought he was a much better option than Mike Brown (I swear, Brown must have failed Geometry because he took the WORST pursuit angles). But if we would still have Pollard, there is no way we would have found a player with the potential of Kendrick Lewis. That guy will be a complete player in a few years. Pioli, Haley and co. must have been confident in their ability to evaluate that position, because at the time it was a pretty bold move. Overall, i am happy with the decision to cut ties with Pollard for a guy who has a much higher ceiling in Lewis

by bwyllie on Oct 15, 2010 11:01 AM CDT reply actions

that picture must of been pre snap

And of him waving his arms for help cause he just realized its a pass play.

I want a championship team in KC.

I'm a MU fan..And so is the guy in my picture in yellow w/his arms raised high while surrounded by all blue.

by 65 Toss Power Trap83 on Oct 15, 2010 11:15 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I saw this on sportsline.com via rapid report

Oct. 13, 2010 7:11 p.m. – SS Bernard Pollard vowed to take the high road despite the temptation to seek revenge against a Chiefs’ team that released him last year. "I’m not going to tell you that I’m not going to say something – but I’m not going to get a flag." Texans RapidReports

Not a Chief anymore so fuggggg you Pollard.

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by Jazzy Megalodon on Oct 15, 2010 11:35 AM CDT reply actions