KC Chiefs Coach Todd Haley Underwent Surgery

by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2010 9:58 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Kansas City Chiefs have talked about endearing QB Matt Cassel to the fans, but what about head coach Todd Haley? Fans will be proud of their coach after hearing that he went through surgery this week and still made it onto the field Sunday. Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic has a story on Monday morning with a few more details on Haley's injured leg, which has caused him to hobble around all week.

Haley tells him that he "ripped a tendon right off the quad" trying to dive for a ball during practice last week.

It was so bad that Haley underwent three hours of surgery this week and was still hobbling Sunday.

"But I caught the ball, and I didn't miss a practice," Haley said. "I was proud of that."

The Chiefs coaching staff is the definition of practicing what you preach. They expect players to play hurt -- there's a difference between being injured and being hurt -- and they do the same. Charlie Weis delayed to Monday morning gall bladder surgery earlier in the season so that he could coach a Sunday game and now this with the Chiefs head coach.

I don't know much about the injury but you all saw Haley trying to walk around on the sidelines Sunday (key word: trying). He walked gingerly after the game to the locker room, taking one slow step after another.

I imagine that's not so hard after a victory, especially against your former team.

(H/T nycchief)

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I wonder why he was diving for a ball?

Now that is some hands on coaching.

by Chiefs_40 on Nov 22, 2010 10:28 AM CST reply actions

He was trying to make a point that catching the ball isn't that difficult.

He was upset with all their drops. Yeah, they play defense, but they’re still expected to catch balls in their hands.

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 22, 2010 10:33 AM CST up reply actions

According to the article..

Before a loss to the Broncos two weeks ago, Haley was so upset at his defensive backs that he jumped into a passing drill to illustrate proper technique. He made an interception but paid a heavy price.

by RA_ChiefsFan on Nov 22, 2010 10:33 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah I remember the story on KCChiefs.com

Arrowhead Pride
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by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2010 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

Hell give him a uniform

Player – coach that would just burn 2.7 ass.

CHIEFS fan 4 life

by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Nov 22, 2010 10:38 AM CST reply actions

He was in pain

We watched him arrive and walk in. Or should I say limp in. He was a hurting unit. You have to love him more and more.

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Nov 22, 2010 10:48 AM CST reply actions

Coach Haley shits nails.

^ Official Chiefs pooch!

by DaChefs on Nov 22, 2010 10:53 AM CST reply actions

Too much iron in his diet?

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 22, 2010 10:56 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah...

I heard he ate his 3 iron.

Matt Cassel drives a bulldozer.

by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 22, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

and pisses battery acid

Ok, let's settle the NFL labor dispute with Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith in a one on one Oklahoma drill. First one to get a concussion loses.

by Randy5225 on Nov 22, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

There is a pill that can cure that, so Im told...

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub.
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
My quest for soberiety is an ongoing struggle.

by nateforchiefs on Nov 22, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

On that first challenge his leg looked just fine when he went after the dumb ref.

I guess what they say about adrenaline is true.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Nov 22, 2010 11:09 AM CST reply actions

I can hear Haley now

“Just cut the damn thing off!”

Doc – “But Coach, we can repair…”

“Cut it off, I have practice to get to!”

"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.

"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."

by Matt_Grbac on Nov 22, 2010 11:27 AM CST via mobile reply actions

C'mon Charley... " get out a that Rascal".

You “one trick pony”, if I can coach on one good leg so can you.

"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle

by CatChief on Nov 22, 2010 11:39 AM CST reply actions

Haley joked that he's good, as long as he doesn't have to use a cart. ;)

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 22, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

Example

This is a good example of why Haley will be a good coach for many years to come.

by KC311 on Nov 22, 2010 12:34 PM CST reply actions

So, the next time he admonishes an opposing coach -

i.e.

“There is some sh*# being talked about you”

They better darn well listen.

"We're making progress, that's the key thing." - Todd Haley

by chiefsfan62 on Nov 22, 2010 12:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I sat right behind him yesterday

It looked like the leg was completely immobilized, braced up, whatever the correct terminology would be for only being able to move at the ankle and hip.

by Chief Willie Wildcat on Nov 22, 2010 1:53 PM CST reply actions

It was reported he was wearing a leg brace throughout the week.

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 22, 2010 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder if the wife is giving him a free pass

on taking out the garbage.

by Chief Willie Wildcat on Nov 22, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

No way -

Not after learning that he wasn’t ‘the same guy every day’.
;o)

"We're making progress, that's the key thing." - Todd Haley

by chiefsfan62 on Nov 22, 2010 6:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Maybe BS

I figured one of our guys moved after he had his foot up their ass after the last two weeks

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Nov 22, 2010 2:16 PM CST reply actions

Man, that's some grit

A friend of mine is in physical rehab for 4-6 weeks after rupturing a calf muscle last week. The docs said it would’ve been worse if a tendon had torn away. After watching my friend in pain, that tells me a LOT about Haley! Iron Man!
Rec on the ‘example to players’ & ‘practicing what he preaches’ comments!

I'm dressin my voodoo doll in stripes for the rest of the season...

by WorL4Chiefs on Nov 22, 2010 4:53 PM CST reply actions