Todd Haley's Final Press Conference Of Mandatory Minicamp

by Joel Thorman on Jun 13, 2010 2:47 PM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

Chiefs coach Todd Haley cut the final minicamp practice short which meshes with the most recent Associated Press article about the coach. Haley's mellowed out.

"He’s more comfortable," Brandon Carr told the Kansas City Star. "He knows what to expect. Just like as a rookie coming in, you’re kind of feeling your way through. You’re a fish out of water. He’s kind of settled down."

At his afternoon press conference, he continued with the company line the Chiefs have employed since day one: Just continue to make progress.

One of those guys making progress, Haley says, is rookie TE Tony Moeaki, who was out for much of the OTAs with an undisclosed injury.

"He's moving in the right direction," he said of Moeaki.

Another position that may not have demonstrated last year the type of progress the Chiefs need was linebacker. Haley called them one of the hardest working position groups last year but conceded, like all positions, there needs to be improvement. Specifically, he says, they need to do a better job of playing the run.

The Chiefs were 31st against the run last year.

He says a few of the guys will make a leap from just being in the system for a full year while other guys -- like Demorrio Williams and Corey Mays -- are healthier heading into 2010.

Meanwhile, Haley also pointed out the running backs as a group with good competition. Thomas Jones of course is becoming the leader of that group and that's the reason he was brought into Kansas City. Haley says Kestahn Moore -- previously thought to have little chance to make the team -- is following Jones around. In fact, Haley says he rarely sees Jones without Moore a few feet away.

Those are the parting words from Haley as the Chiefs wrap up the final day of mandatory minicamp.

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Are we the only NFL team that practices with no Logos on our helmets?

Inquiring minds want to know :)

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by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 13, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions

I hope so

I like it. What better way to send that message. EVERY position is open. If you are good enough, work hard enough and give everything you have, you can make the team. It doesn’t say you WILL make the team, only that you can. That is how you get the best out of these guys. Keeps the more talented ones on their toes too. Can’t go to sleep if someone is nipping at your heels.

by Aiken_Drum on Jun 13, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

No we are not the only team that starts out without Logos

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by BAMFSpecialOps on Jun 13, 2010 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions

"We ( K.C. Chiefs ) are growing up , now . "

A mellow Coach Haley ! Live-in the Head-coaching experience ! More comfortable in his 2nd season ! I am so excited he has a coaching staff he is comfortable with ! Geaux Chiefs !

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 13, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions

starting to really get excited about moeaki.

by SDChief on Jun 13, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions

Me too! read below..

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If Tony Moeaki performs in the reg. season anything like he did in rookie and veteran minicamp…well, I’ll just end it there…IMPRESSIVE

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by chiefsfan62 on Jun 13, 2010 5:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

that's why he got picked up

he easily would have gone in the first round, if teams weren’t scared of his injury history. if he stays off the IR, he’ll be a home run pick.

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jun 13, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

And he WILL have to be tough to survive some severe hits.

There’ve already been situations in camp where it was said he’d’ve been beheaded in a game.

by hmills110 on Jun 13, 2010 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Moeaki has the potential to be a very good TE

I was excited when we selected Tony because I’d heard good things about him from a few Iowa fans, and after watching what he does while healthy i’ve become even more excited. This offense could have a have a handful of very talented players.

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by Aperture on Jun 13, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Kestahn Moore

Following Jones around everywhere? Smart. Very smart. I like this guy.

10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.

by Scott B. on Jun 13, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions

meh...camp fodder

he won’t make the club obviously. Maybe not even the practice squad.

"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.." ~Yogi Berra~

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by TheK-man on Jun 13, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't know

He might have a shot if he can keep things going the way they have been. Gretz says he breaks at least one nice run a practice. If he can carry that into camp, he’s got a shot at being the 3rd/4th back behind Charles, Jones and McCluster.

by bh13 on Jun 13, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't know, either, but there're always longshots getting their 15 minutes in June.

Odds are that this is as famous as he’ll ever be, if history’s any guide.

by hmills110 on Jun 14, 2010 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he has a great shot at making the team ahead of Kolby and Williams. Not much comp. If he plays specials well, he’ll make it.

by dablueguy on Jun 14, 2010 2:57 AM CDT up reply actions

well thats easy

because Kolby isn’t on the team anymore

by RamX21 on Jun 18, 2010 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions

good to hear from Carr that Haley's more of a coach than a tyrant this year

that he’s mellowed some … good, very good to hear

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by upamtn on Jun 13, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions

is he more mellow because the players are performing better or is just trying to "loosen up"?

i would bet he’s more mellow because the organization isn’t a complete joke right now. it seems his players are starting to get it, therefore making it easy to be more mellow. i would guess if his team had come in 800 pounds overweight again and making mistake after mistake in the ota’s, there wouldn’t be too many articles about how he’s mellowed out. so i agree it’s good to hear but probably more for the fact that the team is getting it than just not liking haley being a big meanie.

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by kcguy on Jun 13, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

That's my take. Same guy. Situation improved.

by hmills110 on Jun 13, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Thats the way I look at it.

by dwil2009 on Jun 13, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

People give the high profile people more credit and more blame than is deserved. Just the nature of the beast.

by hmills110 on Jun 13, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I think its exactly what Carr said

Last year he was a rookie coming in and faking his way through a lot of stuff because he was trying to figure it all out. New job, new organization, new players, etc.

Now he has a year under his belt, knows what his guys strengths and weaknesses are and knows what it is he is supposed to be doing. Plus he has help now with an OC that he trusts and isn’t trying to do THAT job too.

by ChiefDJ on Jun 13, 2010 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

As a former coach (and not a pro coach) I can tell you having a competent staff is a huge thing.

If you have other coaches you can rely on it makes a tremendous amount of difference.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Jun 14, 2010 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions

it would have been impossible to be a tempermental prick with all....

of the responsibility he took upon himself last year. Add the pressure of the first year, and presto, instand prick.

"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 13, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I knew he'd be a great coach and well respected, once the coaching signings happened.

"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 13, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions

He had to be a hard*** to change the culture from the Country club that Herm left. Amazingly, he seems to have pretty much done it in 1 year, so he can afford to be more “mellow”, although I doubt he really is much different once the games start. He’s an intense guy, and that’s who he is.

by dablueguy on Jun 14, 2010 3:01 AM CDT up reply actions