Chiefs Training Camp: Injuries Hampering The Offensive Line

by Joel Thorman on Aug 16, 2010 8:25 AM CDT in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason

The Kansas City Chiefs were down to 10 offensive linemen in Sunday's training camp practice.

Guard Darryl Harris was out. He's been out for over a week and we've heard no updates on his status or his progress. He's a backup to Brian Waters at left guard so, ideally, he wouldn't be needed.

Rookie guard Jon Asamoah didn't practice on Sunday. Like Harris, there's no word on what's wrong with him. He played Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

Then there's Barry Richardson. He went down in Friday's game against Atlanta and didn't practice Sunday.

Richardson's injury may not seem like much, backup offensive tackle and all. But it appears he's going to be the primary swing tackle meaning he can play both sides. If a guy goes down, there's a good bet it's going to be Richardson who steps up in his place.

He plays a very important, if unrecognized role on the team. With no other viable swing tackles, it would seem that Richardson has a very good shot of making the team.

Still though in the grand scheme of things, the Chiefs are a pretty healthy team. The injuries we're talking about are reserves.

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Definitely not a bad injury report... it could be a lot worse:

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by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 16, 2010 8:35 AM CDT reply actions

Colin Brown vs. Barry Richardson

Can one of you smart guys compare the performances of these two from Friday night? I saw Richardson do some good things but didn’t look close enough to compare the two.

by ChiefConcern on Aug 16, 2010 8:37 AM CDT reply actions

Let's stop talking about injuries mmkay

Just feels like bad luck, especially in training camp.

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by jk86 on Aug 16, 2010 9:07 AM CDT reply actions

As if we weren't hurting depth wise anyway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNm2rFzdvW8&feature=related

by LHO on Aug 16, 2010 9:08 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I hope Richardson is okay

I have been a huge fan of his, lobbied here on AP for him, and was starting to look foolish, but in this off-season it looked like things started to click for him and I saw some good plays from him on Friday.

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by PVChiefsfan on Aug 16, 2010 9:15 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Yeah I hope they are all okay

we got to have these guys healthy and in there practicing, because they are only going to push the starters to get better. Overall Richardson has been a huge surprise for me this year and I hope he gets better fast.

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by jrcnc on Aug 16, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Scary thought---Richardson makes team

As bad as our RT is, we already know Barry isn’t good enough (really slow foot speed like Ndukwe) we have to hope that Scotty P. can find better prospects after the cuts. I think O’Callahan is better suited for the backup role, however we do not have any one else, unless Colin can prove he has what it takes.

by dubld on Aug 16, 2010 9:16 AM CDT reply actions