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Chiefs Training Camp: Nothing Changes For Derrick Johnson On The First Team

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The Kansas City Chiefs on their "unofficial depth chart" replaced Demorrio Williams and Corey Mays for Derrick Johnson and Jovan Belcher. The two groups have been regularly switching spots on the first team throughout camp.

DJ has lobbied for the starting job a few times leading up to the season indicating his desire to play. I think both sides agree that this is going to be a big year for him. He's on a one-year contract so his first/second team status does matter to his future.

That said, DJ says nothing changes now that he's on the first team. He indicted that it's something they're not really paying attention to.

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"No, it's going to be the same preparation," DJ said Tuesday afternoon (Audio comes via Bob Fescoe of 610Sports.com). "I've been switching with the first and second team during practice so it's not going to be a big deal. I know how to work wtih them. I've been working with them every other day so it's a great opportunity for me to make a play."

"He's trying to be an all-around player," Romeo Crennel said Tuesday, "trying to play special teams and be a first, second and third down player."

The complete inside linebacker package includes Jovan Belcher. DJ and Belcher generally are the two that take snaps together.

"It's a good relationship [with Belcher]," DJ said. "He's a younger guy so I've taken him under my wing. He's a hard-nosed football player. He's young and will hit anything. That's what i like about him. He's got good communication with me when I'm in the game with him."

DJ was also running with the first team at times in OTAs and has done so at training camp as well. Now it's a matter of being the starter on Monday, Sept. 13.

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would this be where the Mock drafts start popping up? LOL

Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!

I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.

by Lanier63 on Aug 18, 2010 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agree

I know it was only the first preseason game, but it was not difficult to see we need help at LB. Hopefully we can pick up someone when the first cuts come along..

by kcchief77 on Aug 18, 2010 7:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Studebaker, Sheffield, and Belcher

I think those 3 can all be a big part of the solution. Particularly Sheffield and Belcher. For Studebaker its time to put up or shut up 3rd year is gonna show us how good he can really be. If 2 out of these 3 can become reliable starters thats a big win for us.

by realdealhill27 on Aug 18, 2010 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

agreed

3 early predictions
3. Moeaki will one day be a star tight end
2. This will be DJs last year
1. Chiefs will go 8-8

by BEEf_CHIEF on Aug 19, 2010 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

I hope not all is lost.

With all the talk about the guys on our D line playing better and our obvious imporvements in our secondary, they won’t need to be stellar. Hopefully with Romeo’s help those LBs will find the right groove.

by zyker on Aug 18, 2010 7:45 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

DJ taking Belcher under his wing

sometimes you become better simply by teaching……

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 18, 2010 7:58 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

yeah, scientifically proven that you remember 90% of what you TEACH to others

… it’s literally THE most effective way to leanr and reinforce learning

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Aug 18, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

lets just hope he is teaching him the right stuff though!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 18, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

by jrcnc

We will see Sat. against the Bucs .Geaux Chiefs ! Here’s to hope comeing true !

by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 18, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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