Chiefs Coach Talks Branden Albert And The Offensive Line
by Joel Thorman on Mar 23, 2010 2:17 PM CDT
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PrintEntering the 2010 offseason, the perception around the Kansas City Chiefs was that the offensive line would be a focal point.
Even in positions of strength (Brian Waters) you had age concerns. Then the positions we thought were solid (Branden Albert) turned out to be a rough patch at times.
Chiefs head coach Todd Haley confirmed today that, indeed, the interior offensive line was a point of emphasis.
"The interior of the line was definitely an area we felt we had to get better at or make sure we were solidified," he said. "I think everybody feels good about that, not to say that we wouldn't . . . go that direction (in the draft)."
And the Chiefs did just that adding competition at center with Casey Wiegmann and potentially a new starting guard in Ryan Lilja.
Haley also addressed Branden Albert and the left tackle position. It seemed to me, at least by reading the quotes, that he wouldn't be opposed to adding a tackle in the draft.
"One of the big positives about Branden . . . is that he does have versatility to play inside or outside. Right now, Branden Albert is our left tackle. He lined up in some pretty difficult situations. He knows he needs to be better this year. There was an injury factor with him also. He's ready to go."
You see he says things like "playing inside or outside" and "Right now" Albert's the left tackle, which makes me think the idea of adding a tackle in the draft has come up.
We won't know for sure until April 22nd.
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when did this interview occur? On what media outlet...I'd like to see or read the whole thing...
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 23, 2010 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 23, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Can read into these quotes almost anyway you want.
He also says albert knows he has to be better this year so reading into that it would seems as though theyre giving him that timeline.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
There may be a Tackle drafted but he wont be making 6-7M$ a year from the #5 draft pick slot.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Mar 23, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
unless it's Okung
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
Which it won't be.
Because a) he’ll be gone by then and b) I’d have to throw something through my television and, honestly, I can’t afford to replace it right now.
Yep, that’s the beaty of Haley. he says NOTHING, yet everyone with a position is convinced Todd agrees with them. He’s beyond brillaint.
hes not going to give away whether we are or aren't interested in taking an OL....
I really don’t read much into this statement…what is he going to say…Albert is our LT this season no matter what.(then of course people know we won’t take an OL….)
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by chiefsandcigars on Mar 23, 2010 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
you GO, Joel ... keep 'em coming, awesome suff, triple rec'd!
oh, hey there c&c … didn’t see your post there ((grinning))
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Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
this is a guy that believes in competition for everyone regardless...and we have the 5 pick with OL on the board....
I am not SOLD on berry…but I am pretty sure that Haley is being very careful with what he says
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great interview, the dorsey comment was very telling in that they love him. and I think the Bowe comment is right on...
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yup it was clear last year
that Dorsey’s absence (and T-Jax for that matter) from the field of play netted a worse DL than when he was in. The DL will be better this year…guaranteed…the addition of Shaun Smith will not hurt us at all…I think the big question mark is how much (or how deep into the season) Vrabel will play.
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 23, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
MATT CASSEL
It’s funny last year we all call him a good tackle who could be on oline for years to come now he no good. well he didn’t give up many sacks last year , but when Matt came he give up a lot ,lets not forget Matt was sacked 46 times in New Englaand and only 42 times in Kansas city, so all that might not be on Brandon.
by Chieffanndonkeyland on Mar 23, 2010 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
no question it's not all on Brandon Albert ... that's never been a question at all
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goes to show how much Cassel can help himself and the team if he would simply choose to throw the ball away or just get rid of it sooner.
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by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 23, 2010 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
1,000,000,000,000,000 : 1
chances this GM department would have drafted “doesn’t get it” D-Bowe.
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Can’t Get Right from the flick Life rings a bell. I do like this cat though and firmly believe he will come on strong this season to make up for last…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 23, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmmmmm....
The intrigue continues…
Turn it up because the audio is kind of low:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjFxJVeCQs
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by Red N Gold Beast on Mar 23, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Sssssssssssssssssssmmmmmmmmmmmmmmooooooooooooooookin'...
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 23, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
My guess
Is that we will draft a left tackle in rounds 2-4 to develop, and then once Waters retires we will kick Albert inside and let the new guy take over at LT.
And Albert will leave at the 1st opportunity, to go back to playing the higher paying, and his natural position, of LT somewhere else.
totally agree
he is not going to go back to playing G when he is a solid LT and will make alot more playing LT then G so if we dont leave him there he is gone
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I know for a FACT were not going to draft Berry, unless we can find a player whoes last name is Twiggen or Dingle to sit next to him on the bench.
we have Hali – Hali Berry (fist pump!)
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by aPacificChief on Mar 23, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If Okung is there I bet we get him...
Not sold on Buluga, but if Okung slips we have to jump on him if Pioli is unable to trade down.
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by chicks_love_chiefs on Mar 23, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
maybe this would be a thought next year if albert doesn't continue to improve/dominate
and it is decided that lilja can’t play LG. that’s it. otherwise, albert stays at LT. matter of fact, i’d say if lilja dominates at LG after waters leaves, albert stays at LT.
i got a feeling lilja was brought in to push waters. that comment about Pioli first being at the pats and bringing in competition and making guys mad who thought they were entitled to their spot sounded a lot like brian waters….built himself from undrafted free agent, man of the year, and perhaps feeling entitled and cocky? for whitlock to like you….
"We're not losers, we just can't win!"
Notice Haley first focused on the interior of the O-line needing to get better?
His first comment was about knowing the interior of the line needed to improve, where we added players. I think he has faith in Albert. We will draft an O-lineman or 2, but not before the 3rd round, would be my guess.
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