Chiefs Training Camp: Bowe Looks Good Day One, Berry On His Way
by Joel Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 8:02 PM CDT
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PrintI apologize for the delay of my practice report. I wrote this whole thing then internet issues caused me to make the drive back to Kansas City before I posted.
Here are your other practice reports to check out: Bob Gretz and Josh Looney.
Now, down to business. First things first: Eric Berry.
Chiefs coach Todd Haley wouldn't comment on Berry because he says, as far as he knows, the deal isn't official yet.
That may be the case but Brandon Flowers had told us a few minutes earlier that he had been in touch with Berry and he would indeed be in St. Joe and on the field tomorrow. Stay tuned for the first appearance by Eric Berry.
There were three players in the "rehab zone" riding the exercise bikes: Brian Waters, Dion Gales and Ikechuku Ndukwe. Three big boys so it wouldn't be a surprise if they failed the test. However, Todd Haley said after practice that Waters showed up in top-top shape and passed the test. He insinuated that Waters had some sort of injury but it didn't appear serious. Haley didn't comment on Gales and Ndukwe.
Dwayne Bowe looked good today. I can think of a couple of impressive catches from him. One was a diving catch on the sideline. Running toward the sideline, Bowe kept his eyes on the ball, planted his feet on the edge of the sideline, stretched out and made the play. Another solid catch came when he leaped into the air above a defender to haul it down to the cheers of the crowd watching. Bowe didn't talk to the media and afterward and went running by us.
The Chiefs have a new sponsor for their...practice jerseys? Yes, the trend really hit hard last year when more teams participated in this. On the corner of their practice jerseys is a Heartland Health logo.
Dexter McCluster did individual work with the receivers. Once again, he looked solid on the field. I can't stress to you how quick this guy is. It's impressive.
Speaking of McCluster, he got spooked today. He ran a route in the middle of the field and easily had the catch but got alligator arms when Kendrick Lewis came flying over him. If it were a real game, McCluster would've been drilled. Lewis said after practice that he didn't get a lot of chances to hit McCluster (they went to Ole Miss together) and used the word "jitterbug" when describing him.
Jamaal Charles returned to the field. He was out for all of OTAs with a shoulder injury. He didn't elaborate on the specifics but the important part is that he's back. Haley said after practice that Charles looked good from what he could tell. Haley also commended the Chiefs training staff and medical staff for getting him back on the field.
I know it's just the offseason but I liked running back Kestahn Moore today. He showed some explosion and has decent size. I'm not saying he's a lock to make the team by any means but just that he's a young guy to keep an eye on.
Leftovers: I noticed Colin Brown seeing some time at right tackle and Andrew Lewis was doing some center work.
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Steve's been kind of cantankerous all night.
You’d think he’s be in a better mood what with Chiefs football kicking off again.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Jul 30, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds good!
I hope DMC isn’t scared to go across the middle like that since it’s pretty much exactly what his job description is.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Jul 30, 2010 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe he's finding out just how much faster the game goes in the pros.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
But the guy who was going to drill him was his ‘slow" college teammate. I wouldn’t worry about it much. DMC is as courageous as any player, and more than most, as he’s always been the smallest guy.
well he needs to make the catch too
else….
Terrance “The Fat” Cody makes more sense with that pick
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
the same cody
that took three tries just to pass his conditioning test so he could pratice
I wouldnt worry about that either
His first day of actual contact in what? 8 months?
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 30, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Good job Joel.
Sounds like Nick at least was saved from the AP readers since Berry wasn’t on the field.
Damn
No BBQ for the thousands of AP faithful on 610’s bill
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
On his show today he said he'd own up to his tweet
but he doesn’t know how he’s gonna buy all of AP BBQ, lol.
He also said he’d take donations.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Thanks Joel!
Colin Brown will be scary if he puts in the work.
I’m glad about Bowe and Charles.
McCluster needs to work on those Alligator Arms. He will need to get used to the punishment across the middle.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Colin Brown is an enigma to me
If he works out to be a solid player that will be a big boost to last years draft class. I hope to hear a lot about him during camp.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then give up. There's no use in being a damn fool about it." ---W.C. Fields
I enjoyed seeing Cory Greenwood mentioned in the Gretz article.
He’s one I’m watching this camp. Could turn out to be a beast.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
me too
I really want to see him be the long snapper and light people up on ST
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
by stagdsp on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If I was wondering who might get the Center spot
Andrew Lewis out of OK ST might be the more realistic choice for a 4-12 team looking to get better
Ninja Ass
I heard on Nick's show from Bill Maas that the defensive line
(other than Dorsey) looked lethargic like last year.
Can you confirm
Ninja Ass
First day of Camp
I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Players are just shakin’ off the rust. Then again, I’m just hoping that’s all it is if that is in fact true. haha
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
It's hard to tell with those guys
But the running backs looked pretty good overall today….going up against the defensive line.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Who knows?
Maybe our defensive line is actually decent but our running game is kick-ass…we’ll find out in the first quarter of the Monday Night game.
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
damn kid you sure know how to push the "annoying" button!
by readANDgold58 on Jul 31, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
“Chiefs coach Todd Haley wouldn’t comment on Berry because he says, as far as he knows, the deal isn’t official yet.”
I think you mean because he only comments on players present. :)
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
by soybon on Jul 30, 2010 8:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
McCluster being good in run blocking despite his size shouldnt really surprise anyone.
At the senior bowl in RB drills he was one of the best there in blitz pick up drills as well. Kid won’t let anyone shove him around no matter how small people think he is.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
ps. Great report Joel
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 30, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks GB
Got some more stuff coming. Nothing groundbreaking but interesting nonetheless.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He's strong, and not just "little guy" strong
People seem to overlook that he did 225 pounds 20 times at the combine. That’s more than Matthews, Dwyer, Blount, and many other “powerful” backs. And that’s weighing 50 pounds less than those guys.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
The Alligator arms is not going to win the slot position
and what is with Arenas not in kick return mix?
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the same about Arenas
But maybe they figure he doesnt need the reps since he did it his whole college career. They may be at this point just figuring out who can actually catch the ball since that was a hurdle we never seemed to be able to get over last year.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 30, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess it could be Kick vs Punt practice
I definitely expect Arenas in the Punt return spot
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right about the Alligator arms
Hopefully it was just a little “first contact football in a while” nerves. I’ve never read about him having a problem with contact.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
First contact football -
Plus, first full practice at the NFL level.
There’s got to be some butterflies in the stomach. Nothing that won’t go away with a few weeks of practice – but that’s got to be a pretty cool (and potentially nerve-wracking) personal first.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Nice report Joel
I just joined last night after checking this site daily for more than a year. Your reporting is a big reason why! Keep up the good work.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Thanks
This site is crucial for a Chiefs junky like myself, especially now that Gretz is going to start charging for access to his site.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
sorta my thought
Joel does his best and AP members are not always local to see and hear all the other coverage. I don’t want to rely on Bob Gretz and Nick Wright for all the angles. I am a grumpy Ass today :(
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hye, we all have our grumpy days Steve
Do what I do. Watch a replay of our last game. It always makes me smile watching us hammer the Donkeys
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Funny Thing about EVERY practice
Some guys on Offense will shine, and fans will panic about the D.
Some guys on Defense will shine, and fans will panic about the O.
I worry about only one thing. INJURIES. We stay as clear as possible from them, everything else will work out.
The flip side is we get a whole lot of very fine China
that breaks on Monday Night Football
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
Shawne “Once-upon-a-time-I-had-a-huge-melon-but-it-shrank-when-I-got-busted-for-doing-steroids” Merriman can’t injure our players anymore…except Croyle…even without steroids he could injure Croyle from the sidelines.
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
In a word
JACKED. cant wait for the season to begin. got tickets for monday night and they are already burning a hole in my pocket(even if they havent arrived)
i dont know about anybody else but
I know its the first practice and all but I am glad to hear that cassel laid in a nice 40 yard pass to chambers. Hopefully his accuracy is improving on the deep ball. At the very least its a little encouraging.
by chiefs8288 on Jul 30, 2010 9:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You don't know if it was against the 1st team defense or the 3rd team
Suprises are what happen when you have no perspective on the situation
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 30, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't really matter.
What matters is he hooked up with Chambers on a 40 yard throw, hit him in stride and Chambers hauled it in.
But since you brought it up, Carr was covering Chambers… so it was 1st team defense.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Jul 30, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I went there with one of my friends, and I was telling him all last week that he McCluster is awesome.
And as we left he was like “Yeah, he was pretty good.” Other than the drop when he got hammered, he was extremely impressive.
There was some guy standing next to us at behind the endzone who knew every single player’s number, and had some guy with a McCluster Jersey quiz him. He had a binder and was taking notes, so I assumed he was a Chiefs reporter or something.
I’m also glad to know who laid out McCluster. I didn’t recognize the number, so I’m happy it was Lewis.
by wustl_chiefs_fan on Jul 30, 2010 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
Dex
Dex looked so so so quick. But my favorite thing was seeing both Charles and Dexter lined up on either side of Cassel. That is some crazy speed and Charlie Weis has to be licking his chops of the options he has.
"The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph"
Eric Berry counted to infinity -- twice.
by SwimCoach on Jul 30, 2010 10:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
From Bobgretz.com
Some plays that stood out – nice block by Lilja in the 9-on-7 drill that gave Jones a lane to crack a nice run … good penetration by Johnson in filling a gap on a running play …
Maybe DJ finally decided he wanted to play some damn football.
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
Well it is a contract year after all......
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jul 31, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with it
If you want an auto & the player is willing, who really cares what someone else thinks about it?
Predictions:
This year will be better
Thanks i prob. would of anyway cus from what ive seen its just hiv that really cares?
by Brock McManis on Jul 30, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
There are a few, but the vast majority think it's just fine
These guys make their great income because of the fan base, IMO it’s an obligation for them to sign autographs, within reason.
Personally I wouldn’t ask for an autograph, not because it’s wrong, just because I’m not interested. I certainly wouldn’t get up in arms about someone else doing it though.
Predictions:
This year will be better
He's definitely the most vocal about it
As he is with seemingly every opinion he holds. But like jmc said, within reason most anybody else here doesn’t think it is wrong for adults to ask for autographs.
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by Scaryclouds on Jul 30, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice Work Joel
I look forward to more of these practice reports since Bob G goes premium in a few days. Great job!
Why?
He has to pay his bills just like the rest of us. If he’s at camp every day & writing stories every evening that means he’s not getting income from doing something else. I think it’s going to be difficult for his subscription model to work, but if the ad revenue isn’t cutting it I can’t blame him for trying.
Predictions:
This year will be better
wow....more words than just "wut" lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Jul 31, 2010 5:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I will talk all things chiefs to no end
but when interneters start talking about each other, lolwuts ensue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related
Also, all of these comments took place last night before I went downtown
i.e. I was kinda drunk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related
Palko signing autographs? Just being polite ... I guess .... the kids that is...
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
Don't worry HIV
I was lurking in the background of that photo with 6 jerseys, 3 t-shirts, 4 footballs, 2 disposable cameras and 8 packs of sharpie markers…
OK, so I am getting beyond control here now,
I am just going to pile up and make the drive! Who’s coming with me!
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