Chiefs Training Camp: Romeo Crennel Effect
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 9:14 PM CDT
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It was another hot day in St. Joe for Kansas City Chiefs training camp as you can tell with the sun beating down on us in the picture above. Since everyone else was sweating through their shirt, I didn't feel so bad. But it's days like these that the players earn their money.
Overall, I'm liking the defense. Maybe that's because my last impression of them was dominating the final 15 minutes of practice. Demorrio Williams looked solid at various times today (including a near pick-six) and the corners were on top of things.
Good day for Romeo Crennel's defense.
The Chiefs kicked things off by doing some stretching.
And then some running.
Dwayne Bowe had another solid afternoon overall. He didn't make any acrobatic catches like he did in the morning practice. In fact, he dropped one. It's good news that that's the only drop that sticks out at me through three practices.
Tim Castille drew some cheers from the crowd. In a 7-on-7 drill, Castille took off on a deep route being tailed by Corey Mays. Castille caught the deep ball in stride to the cheers of the fans. Castille has been taking quite a few first team reps. Before training camp, I didn't think he'd be a big factor but we may have to think again.
Kendrick Lewis is no Dez Bryant either. He's carrying an extra set of pads on his way back to the locker room.
Generally you can't glean a whole lot from individual drills but there was one that caught my eye and it was probably the loudest hit of the day. Kestahn Moore was set up to block Demorrio Williams as Brodie Croyle sat in the pocket and Williams popped Moore creating a loud SMACK and then "Oohs" and "Ahs" from the crowd. Give Moore credit though. He didn't back down.
Tony Moeaki was also solid in the same blocking drills. Another reporter next to me said after one play, "Not a bad block for a guy who's supposed to catch balls." Speaking of catching balls, Moeaki had a nice one. He was running a route to the inside of the field and the ball was thrown behind. He planted his feet and reversed directions hauling in the diving pass. While it was a nice catch, there was some question as to whether he got the first down.
Thomas Jones, once again running with the ones, took a handoff for about ten yards before being touched. I would've loved to see a full-contact game and him going one-on-one against the safety in the middle of the field.
Wallace Gilberry is a guy I noticed more and more today. The Chiefs ran a lot of nickel and that's Gilberry's formation. Nothing in particular from him but he always seemed to be around the ball.
Brian Waters and Dion Gales were once again not participating in practice. We're not sure what's up with Gales but he's gotta get in there soon. But Waters did make time to sign some autographs after practice along with Matt Cassel.
Barry Richardson popped up at times as well. He was running at right tackle and had a nice seal that allowed Kestahn Moore to scoot past for what would have been 5-6 yards before being touched.
Tyler Palko has been underwhelming through the first two days of camp. His passes just don't seem crisp and I've seen a couple communication issues (which I suppose could be the receiver's fault as well).
You know how folks always say Mike Vrabel is like a coach on the field? I saw that first-hand today. He was instructing people on what to do and conferring with the coaches on certain formations. You can tell why Todd Haley likes him. He's an asset on the field.
In team drills, the offense was backed up against their own goal line. Matt Cassel tried to hit the running back in the flat and the ball was tipped in the air and landed in Demorrio Williams' hands as he fell over. I couldn't quite tell if that was six or not.
Terrance Copper isn't a guy we've talked about a whole lot. He hauled in a nice pass from Croyle near the sidelines. Like Bowe did on day one, he planted his feet on the edge of the sideline and stretched out to make the catch.
The defense had a very strong finish to practice. Normally I'd give the advantage to the offense when everyone is so tired at the end but the defense held tight. The Romeo Crennel influence is showing. The front seven had a solid afternoon.
Walking off the field at the end of practice, there was an Eric Berry chant.
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Thanks Joel!
I’m so excited to see our team doing things right!
I’m going to finally get to camp on my b-day. on Thursday!
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Front 7
We have enough 1st rounders in the front 7….there is no reason they shouldn’t be more than solid
Agreed
It’s those two ends that will make a difference Years two and three should be much better.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He looks OK
He’s been getting all the first team reps. Remember, Brodie Croyle usually has a good showing camp settings.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
So Waters failed the conditioning test?
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Jul 31, 2010 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
yeah thought I heard sore ankle or leg or foot
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Haley said Waters passed
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.
by NJChieffan16 on Jul 31, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
old jedi mind trick
waters to haley- “I passed.”
haley to the media- “waters passed…with flying colors.” :p
Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The greater the fall, the grander the ascention..
by be cee on Jul 31, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh. Without the accent on the 'e,' that rhymes with...
So Waters is in shape, but it sounds like proving it aggravated his ankle. This might be something to watch all season. Hope not.
Speaking of wear-and-tear on the big mens’ knees, is Haley makin’ ‘em “run to the fence” when they foul up? I kinda hope not, because you can’t play favorites on that sort of thing and I think you want to limit the mileage on your big men. Last year, with flab at virtually every position in August, maybe it made more sense.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Haley
said he passed with flying colors
by ChiefWarPaint on Jul 31, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
also that he's never seen Brian look any better than he does right now.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
As long as he's there for regular season, I kinda lean toward saving the knees and ankles of the vet widebodies.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
appreciate the update...I hope williams can find a way to look for a stat outside of "tackles" this year!
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Seems like
when everyone is talking about the linebackers they say it will be either dj and belcher OR Williams and mays but I would really like to see dj and Williams be the guys, with belcher coming in on passing downs.
It will be DJ and Williams starting....don't worry.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
nature of the new NFL
positional or situational players.
Like middle relievers
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 31, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
"everyone"....don't have a clue.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I ain't buying in to that until I see it opening day with my own eyes.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I sort of expect DJ and Williams...with belcher rotating...but thats just me
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
As far as I knew, I was the only one around here saying it would be DJ and Williams
starting. They’ve been fighting me tooth and nail on this one. So it’s nice to have at least one more believer come forward.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Haha yea that is always nice.
it just seems to me like they’re the best fit. Not to meantion I like the way they complete each other… DJ can make big plays but is inconsistent while Williams is the most consistent guy we have but he never really make anything special happen, he just gets the job done.
Welcome brother!
I think we just formed the DJ/Williams coalition.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
definitely on the same page here
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
We're gonna have to stick together on this one.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
yeah, I am very critical of DJ....but if he wants to step up and be consistent(same as bowe)...then PLEASE run with the job...
he and williams should be a great pair inside
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I just don't see how you can take away the big playmaking abilities of
Johnson…or the sheer volume of tackles that Williams provides, in favor of either developmental guy like Mays or Belcher.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Maybe next year....but not now....not now.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
yeah no hope for mays IMO, I think Belcher has a shot down the line..
yeah you cant ignore DJ’s big plays but I cant ignore DJ’s missed tackles either…but hey, if he can pull it together, there is NO QUESTION he should be starting. Williams to me is a no brainer starter.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
DJ will be just fine....can't wait to see them roll out on MNF.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Belcher's entering his 3rd season, Mays his 6th. Not exactly developmental players.
Both should be about in their prime, with Belcher just entering his. Sometimes the guy who’s best when the other position groups are struggling isn’t the best guy when things start gettin’ ironed-out, and the LBs get to pin their ears back, more.
I think the job description is going to be easier for ALL our LBs, this season, and there’s plenty of toughness on the depth chart.
If Belcher “grows a brain,” so to speak, he seems to be a better pure athlete than Williams. But by rights, DJ ought to know his durn job, by now, and as the most gifted athlete of the bunch, he’ll be starting, or there’s something wrong.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Jovans second year.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 31, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Although last year was so painful at times it felt like two seasons.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 31, 2010 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh. Maybe I'm misreading the roster, GB.
Bates is down at 1 year, and he’s entering his 2nd season (Rookie in ‘09). Belcher at 2 years’ experience ought to be entering his 3rd year. Maybe I saw the wrong Bates and 1 year means he’s a rookie this year, but I don’t think so.
Checking… No. I’m reading it correctly. I disagree on the facts, here, GB.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I'd check your sources, Mills :-P
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/78011/Jovan_Belcher
The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.
poor choice of words, I was speaking in terms of their
abilities, not their longevity.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
The problem with what you're saying is DJ and Williams play the same position.
But I understand what you’re saying. Sometimes doesn’t make sense who ends up on the field.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 31, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I would just be absolutely outraged to see Mays start this year...
He was the worst player on the defense last year IMO and I would take Williams OR Belcher over him in a heartbeat. At the same time I feel like if DJ isn’t starting then we are just totally wasting talent. Whether he’s consistent or not I think he’s just gotta be out there… I don’t see the point in keeping the guy on the team if he’s not gonna start. If he isn’t starting he needs to be traded so we can get some type of value out of his talent.
I'm saying they won't be when the season starts, and shouldn't be.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
and in the end, our two best ILB's will start.....Johnson and Williams.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Hey Joel
I’ve hear at least a little about rb/wr/te/d-line/lb/secondary but I havnt heard much about how Matt Cassel or the o-line is doing. Could you tell me anything about how Cassel looks or what kind of a job the o-line is doing?
ended yesterday with a strike to chambers for 6
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Defense got the best of them this afternoon
At the end of practice there were eight plays and it ended with one completion — all three QBs.
Cassel looks OK through three days. From what I’ve heard, it’s better than last training camp (as it should be).
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I just really hope that's because of our secondary along with Hali and Dorsey pass rush.
I think Cassel is really the guy that just has to be good or our team to be good
castille hauling in a pass downfield is interesting, brings up the memory of that pass he caught between defenders...
I really wonder if its possible if they keep 2 FB’s
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
castille
remember his interception in Denver last year HAHA hopefuly they are done with him passing…..
by Jesus1stchiefs2nd on Jul 31, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
oh gosh I still have that on tape...so brutal...cassel into 5 defenders...goodness
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
5?
Cassel can draw five defenders? send him on more pass plays :)
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 31, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
no joke, it was cassel going into a pack of broncos
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
well when you put as much air under the ball like you would when your playing jackpot and your wanting to watch all of your friends fight each other it will draw 5 defenders lol
exactly! I was scared for cassel...but hey, he went on in there...yeesh
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
He immediately looked to tackle, I loved it! Along with his 5 yards from scrimmage block for Jamaal Charles. Those are signs of a competitive QB . Hope he shoves it in all the hater’s faces
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
oh hes shown hes a tough QB...he wont pull a jim everett and drop with no one around. I like his fire, love of the game...passion...
Really I have all the faith in the world in cassel…I blame madden and espn/other websites for sticking it in my head that cassel isn’t good enough… I think hes just fine…
23/12 type of season…Trent Green numbers with a few less yards…thats what I see..
plus, he has the clutch gene.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I felt a surge of pride when Cassel threw down the defender like a rag doll.
He’s more than just a passer. He’s a friggin’ FOOTBALL PLAYER. I like it. I just don’t want to see a WHOLE lot of that HB option pass gimmick.
Still, I’ll part ways with Parcells a LITTLE bit, here. I think if D sells out to stop the run against the wildcat, and Cassel’s all by himself 20 yards down the field, go ahead ‘n’ uncork the pass.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Really? Who'd he throw down like a rag doll?
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
You're not actually talking about Cassell catching a pass
20 yards down the field…..are you????
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
uh oh.....I need to take my blood pressure medicine.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I just hope to avoid the QB run into 5 defenders play :)
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
No. I'm talking about Castille's ill-fated venture at QB.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
So, when would Matt Cassel be "all by himself" 20 yards
down the field waiting for the ball to be uncorked? I’m blind in one eye and can’t see out of the other one…or just confused.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I still think that Bronco dropped that INT
The poster formerly known as "ktr17x"
"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left."
"In democratic America, Flowers and Berry pick YOU"
im shocked the play didnt involve a drop from a KC player
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
We still showed them what was up in that game… I’ll let it slide to watch DJ run two to the house in mile high any day
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
by Aperture. Cassel still manhandled that Bronco.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I think they can and will....
Since McCluster is in the mix now.
We would still have at RB, Charles, Jones, Battle and McCluster at times. Moore to the PS. That’s the way I’m seeing it pan out.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
by SDChief: Castille looked like an all-around RB.
Built a lot like a FB, but with HB know-how and basic toolkit. I was struck by his “awareness,” even in the small number of relatively unsuccessful plays of which he was a part. If everything else were clicking, and playing smart and clean were priority #1 (salting away a victory, for instance), he might be just the guy to have back there with Jones (or even Cox?), to grind losing opponents into dust in the 4th quarter.
On a good team, I could see him as a feared power back, possibly even feature back. With him, though, there’ll always be another RB with more flash or quicks. I’d put him over Battle, if Battle doesn’t hurry up and show something in pads.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
tamba
is tamba in camp? haven’t heard a word about him from any of the updates or even seen a pic of him
He's definitely in camp
but you know how quiet he is.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.
by NJChieffan16 on Jul 31, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah he's pretty quiet
He doesn’t talk much (like ever). He’s on the first team. Definitely a hustle guy and it shows. I noticed one play this afternoon where he was out of position but other than that solid. He’s not a McCluster-like wow player but a guy, as Haley would say, you know what you’re going to get everyday.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Just bringin' the back-side heat all day long changes the way offenses have to operate.
The D’s a LITTLE vulnerable to Hali’s inside shoulder against the run, but you scheme for that.
I’m partial to bringing the RILB up the ‘B’ gap. I’m really hoping there’s nothing coming thru the ‘A’ gap, because the d-line is filling from the inside-out. But it’s OK to pry open the ‘A’ gap a-purpose, from time to time.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
River Falls vs St Joe
I live in California so I need all the Chiefs news I can get. When camp was at river falls I enjoyed getting on the river falls website and reading the coverage of practice. It was always detailed and I felt as if I was at the camp that day. The St Joe camp doesnt appear to have that kidn of coverage/service so I have to rely on teh Chiefs website which , in my opinion, has been steadly getting worse since Looney became its face. I think he is a real Wally Cleaver and annoying.
My point is thank goodness for stuff liek this, I hope to see this all camp long…..I need it!!
by Jesus1stchiefs2nd on Jul 31, 2010 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
I dunno if it is Looney’s fault. He is the official source so while ppl here are able to report “sources say” stories, he is writing for and being paid by KC and anything he says is the way it is. Josh doesn’t have the freedoms as a writer that they do here. Since Josh’s start at KCChiefs.com the website has improved, there is a weekly show, and he actually interacts with the forums. There was no one like that before josh it was just official releases, schedules, and roster. I think he’s done the best he can while being within the limits that the Chiefs Organization pays him to be in. There is a huge difference between a fan site and an official site, it has nothing to do with Josh.
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, Josh is a good Democrat.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Yes Looney is a very good "At-Will" worker !
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 31, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea...working at the motherships website is all about the willingness.
Those guys get a bad rap over there. But a lot of you would kill to have his job.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I like looney
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
well that ruined my day
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I think Josh does a great job
Just think about KCChiefs.com a year ago vs. now. There’s no comparison.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Aesthetically yes. But I don't go there often, because it tends to freeze up my
computer for some reason.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
They've always been a little top-heavy, trying to impress with bells 'n' whistles I can do without.
I’d much rather surf a logical directory tree that was laid out clearly. But unfortunately, folks try to get fancy and waste the consumer’s time, and most consumers seem to PREFER it that way.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
by Jesus1stchiefs2nd: They had that nice young journalism student shreddin' her fingers with her reportage.
I don’t reckon we have that at St. Joe, but maybe Joel can enlist a few from the crowd to zero-in on certain parts of the field and pool their observations, in the spirit of Arrowhead Pride. No one person can see it all, and it’d be cool to have many eyes on the field.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Why don't you go? School is still out isn't it?
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Maybe next year. New front-end for online courses will have me pretty busy.
I’d feel guilty about not rolling sooner, but I KNEW there would be time-wasting glitches, so I was in no hurry to be their beta-tester.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
sounds rough..
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I also agree that the UWRF reports were really great
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Work some of your community-building magic, Joel.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I'm thinking
Saw a woman with an Arrowhead Pride shirt today.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
really...I want one.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I've been saying you should open up an AP souvenir shop online.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
I want a ballcap and a golf shirt.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Yep, walking right by me
Didn’t even realize it until after the fact.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Who was it?
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
You don't have a clue who it was or where she got the shirt do you.
lol.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
well, really, you can go to any embroiderer and get whatever you
want made….it’s just not officially from AP.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Relax K-man, he knows exactly where she got the shirt and as a matter of fact Joel has one.
Where did he and she get it? They got them from me. Matter of fact, I still have some in Red, White and Black. I need to inventory to see what I have in stock for sizes. I’ve been sick the past week and haven’t been able to do that yet.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope you are feeling better :)
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 31, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Steve. I'm much better than I was the other day.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I want one!!
How much did you charge for them? I’d take a LG or XL.
Okey dokey.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Well if she's a good prospect to be reporting for AP...you'll see her again
I’m sure.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Thanks for the fine reporting today Joel....and Chris too.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
by TheK-man on Jul 31, 2010 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, Chris deserves some props
He’s been killing it (and moving his schedule around) lately.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 You guys are on point! By far the quickest to get solid info up. I have an Arrowhead Addicts app for my droid any chance of you guys applying something like that here?
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, thanks Joel and Chris, this stuff is great
Like the other guy said, I’m in Cali so it’s hard to hear about KC stuff unless it’s from AP….I wish I could go to one of the training camps. Unfortunately this year….well it looks like I’ll be heading to the Chargers camp with my bro. Don’t worry, I’ll be rocking my Chiefs gear :P
I honestly can’t tell who I’m more excited to see this year. Berry vs. McCluster, Dwayne Bowe or Jamaal Charles?
Is it kinda wrong that I’m not too excited about Cassel though? I really wish we were hearing rave reviews about him =/ Hopefully that just speaks highly of our defense.
Matt will be fine...the problem is, his personality is about as exciting...
as Dick Van Dykes.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
There's personality
And then there’s speaking to the media. Two different things, I think.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh yea...Watching Brodie address the media at a press conference....
was so painful. It made my eyeballs ache.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
He made Matt look like a Tom Brokaw out there.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Yeah I saw an interview with Cassel and his wife
and he looked like a fun guy. I think its just the way they want him to talk to the media though.
by SoCalChief17 on Jul 31, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is a step up from Brodie's.....who is more like.....
Harold Enslie…from “Gone Fishin”…lol
but I could care less, as long as the play smart football.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Harold Enslie! Your really dating yourself there K-man.
Most of these guy have no clue who that is.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably not. But everyone on here already knows I'm an old bastard.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
We all know how hard he works. Kudo's Chris.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Joel
http://twitter.com/JonVoightsCar
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Jul 31, 2010 10:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
this actually made me LOL
I know how it is with the iphone mistakes, because I post things all the time without meaning to. Just funny to see the convo that way.
by SoCalChief17 on Jul 31, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
SoCalChief17
;)
http://twitter.com/JonVoightsCar
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Jul 31, 2010 10:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry...iPhone mistake...
Were you in the press “box” on the east side of the practice field in an orange polo
shirt? I was going to say hello, by wasn’t sure if it was you.
http://twitter.com/JonVoightsCar
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Jul 31, 2010 10:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes I was wearing an orange polo
The media area was kinda blocked off between each set of bleachers on both sides of the field.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
amazing how things have changed...I remember camp in 94-95 range...you could just roam the complex at most team's facilities
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Yeah from what I understand
It’s changed quite a bit over the last 5-10 years.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn...
Was going to come up, but didn’t want to be “that guy” who wandered into the media area if it was someone else. I had Aviator shades and a Schlafly brewery t-shirt if you happened to catch me. :p. Next time, man… Next time.
http://twitter.com/JonVoightsCar
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Jul 31, 2010 10:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Tsk, tsk, tsk
Yes I was wearing an orange polo
Never your Arrowhead Pride Wolf Pack shirt huh?
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
and Broncos colors, no less. ;p
http://twitter.com/JonVoightsCar
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
Moeaki
I’m telling you to keep an eye on this kid. He is maybe one of the most underrated rookies I’ve ever seen. This guy can block, catch, run, and hit. He isn’t great at any one thing (maybe blocking) but he is well above average at everything. Future Pro-Bowler.
"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram
I think we killed the draft this year. This is the first time in a while that I have been hyped by all of our acquisitions through round 5. They all have a huge upside. But this was widely reported as a deep draft so time will tell if it’s FO work or deep draft.
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know about Pro Bowler
But I do think he’s a solid addition. After seeing him in some blocking drills, I can see how that was a plus in the Chiefs eye.
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I’m not saying Pro Bowl this year. I’m talking down the road. 2 or 3 years away yet.
"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram
by citadelchief on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
definitely has the ability to do it, and he has the opportunity.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
by Joel: I'd rather see a TE winning playoff games for us than making the Pro Bowl.
Block like a beast and have soft hands. I think the all-around TE is more valuable to a team.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GoGPZ-43CY
A lot of these catches involve concentration that you don’t usually find in a college athlete. TD passes in the corner of the endzone. Diving and off-balanced cathces. The ricochet catch against OSU! I’m seriously pumped about this kid.
I think he takes over the starting role by Week 8.
"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram
by citadelchief on Jul 31, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh...I thought you were basing your opinion on something new you saw today at camp.
I’ve seen all his films. It’s all good. But I want NFL reports now.
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
Granted he hasn't done anything in the NFL yet.
I’m certainly drinking a lot of kool-aid when it comes to Moeaki, but that’s because I’ve been watching him play the last few years. He always looked like he was a level above everyone else. Especially in the Orange Bowl. Have you wondered why there’s no highlight film of Derrick Morgan from that game? Iowa fans will be happy to tell you that it’s because Moeaki and Bulaga had their way with him.
"You can't be fat and fast too; so lift, run, diet, and work." ~ Hank Stram
by citadelchief on Jul 31, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It is some delicious kool aid I will say!
by mdchiefsfan on Jul 31, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I like him
Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The greater the fall, the grander the ascention..
So you watched him at camp today?
"Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
~Voltaire~ (On his death bed, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan)
The one thing about camp
that gets me every time is at what point do you start to worry about the defense not performing to the offense’s ability and vice-versa. It’s like ok our defense is doing good, but does that mean bad things for our offense? It is the one thing I hate about TC. lol
the nice thing is that this year....you can blame both on having a new OC/DC :)
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Talked about that today with someone
Yep, it’s hard to gauge…Is it good that defense is playing well or bad the offense isn’t? Or is it good the offense is playing well but the defense isn’t?
by Joel Thorman on Jul 31, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll find out against Atlanta in a hurry.
If Turner is in as good of shape as they’re claiming I imagine they’ll be working alot of the running game in preseason.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 31, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
By the same token should be a great game for our passing offense to build some confidence and momentum
Because the falcons are awful.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jul 31, 2010 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea defense looked good but was it just that the O-Line was terrible today?
by NFL season ticket holder on Jul 31, 2010 11:02 PM CDT reply actions
Harris in for Waters... Meh.
Heck, I’m not even sure about Lilja at RG, although I speculated that Lilja and Brown might be a good mix of wily vet and young mountain on that right side. There was that blurb about Richardson plowing the road at RT, too.
Man, if Richardson and Brown BOTH step up this year, I’ll be pleased to eat my words about the OT situation. So will a lot of outsiders.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Well, the outsiders mayn't be pleased...
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I like richardson, many outsiders dont know or seem to forget he had a high draft grade before his final year of college
he just seemed to mentally clock out(surprising for how intelligent he is)
brown on the other hand just has me confused…we wanted him at guard, he gets “hurt” and is out the year, we get Asa and move brown back outside…I know some of it is need as we loaded up on the interior line in the draft/FA but…its still very interesting to say the least
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
gosh you know its bad when its july 31st and you get excited discussing the interior OL
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I’ve even taken to debating on MHR. It’s sad, my addiction.
The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.
O-line is exciting stuff
need a swing tackle, Ike seems maybe on the outs
so yeah who is going to be the 1st and 2nd Offensive lineman
very good discussion
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 1, 2010 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
They threw him right into the mix on day 1 and then nada. And NOW he's sidelined.
Doesn’t look particularly good for him, right now.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
yeah, makes you wonder if they are trying to move page for a backup OL
just a thought if we wanted a player, people focus on a DL, maybe its really a OL with S.Smith blowing up today :) (I know, slurping away)
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
yeah...brutal, can't stop thinking about it....its almost like at the end of last year I could turn it off to an extent because bobby wade
and a few others were still around(if that makes sense)
now its just…well you know how it is..we no longer have to think about wade taking punts :)
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Or dropping passes
He was also on the list for one of the worst catch rates.
The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.
by SDChief: Brown scouted as RT in that draft, IIRC. G if he didn't pan out. Background included D-Line.
Hopefully, Pioli’s been one step ahead of both stagdsp and me on this (and everything else). A lot of attention on that 5th-round pick, last year, after trading the 2nd-rounder and selecting two unglamorous DEs in the 1st and 3rd. I don’t think anybody really expected him to come right in and start, except for idiots like me, who just wanted Sackintosh outta there. (I still wonder if Sackintosh would be any good at G, but it was always T or nothing).
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I was a fan of the brown pick, he was a guy that looked to be about 3 years out from being ready though
I just questioned the move to guard, it was NOT always tackle or nothing, as he went down as a guard last year
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
btw I also wanted sack out of there, and now just read what you said the correct way
you meant mac was always tackle or nothing
ok. gotcha…my bad, a bit late and sometimes I lump things together
yeah, I just wonder with brown if we moved him back to tackle because he wasnt cutting it, or because we have depth there now
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
ugh with "there" being guard
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
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