Chiefs vs. Chargers: Ryan O'Callaghan Returns To Practice
by Joel Thorman on Sep 8, 2010 11:29 AM CDT
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs are entering the 2010 season on a very injury-free note. No starters are missing due to injury....except Ryan O'Callaghan.
The Chiefs starting right tackle has been out for over two weeks with an undisclosed injury.
That changed on Wednesday when O'Callaghan returned to practice, according to Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com.
We're not sure what exactly O'Callaghan's injury was but it's possible the Chiefs held him out of the final two preseason games for precautionary reasons to prepare him for the regular season.
For now, it appears O'Callaghan will play. Todd Haley says that players generally have to practice to play so it's looking good for O'Callaghan.
This now means that Barry Richardson can revert back to his role as the swing tackle. It also means the Chiefs likely won't be calling in any offensive tackle reserves for this game.
We'll find out more on O'Callaghan's status on Thursday when the Chiefs release their first injury report of the season.
(H/T jrcnc)
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Thatta boy O'Callahan
another NFL baller from Berkeley.
GO BEARS!
by Another Failed Tedford QB on Sep 8, 2010 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
makes sense to start ocall with b-rich being able to play both tackle spots in a pinch(although if both went down, yeesh)
However I do wonder if he will get the chance to take the RT spot.
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Team Colquitt
who is going to be coming off of the right side for San Diego against whomever we put out there?
isn’t their DLine pretty young over there?
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It should mainly be S. Phillips coming from the OLB position on that side.
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thanks for that info
so it should be a good test for whomever they send out there on Monday Night.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
great news
I figured the Chiefs knew he’d be back, or they would’ve kept Brown or Ndukwe
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 Sep 8, 2010 12:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm not so sure this is good news
O’Callahan looked bad in the first couple preseason games. He was owned by ATL and needed TE help @ TB. B-Rich came in and held it down pretty well against PHI and GB and he saw a lot of reps. I’m starting to think B-Rich might be the better option.
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WHAT?
Richardson constantly got folded like an accordian over there. At least O’callahan can seal off the outside on a run.
"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."
by Brian Harris on Sep 8, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope sorry.
Watch the games again. Richardson is a much much better run blocker than O’Callahan. He just flat out sucks.
Nope sorry
Richardson is touted for his ability to pass block if he was that gooda run blocker he’d definitely be starting
we shall have to disagree on this one.
Don’t get me wrong, O’cal isn’t the next coming of Ryan Clady or anything, and granted if he goes to the probowl it will be because he bought a ticket. But don’t let the openning of the playbook by KC in the last two preseason games fool you. Richardson is not good. Everytime Cassel dropped back he had richardson being pushed right into him.
Right Tackle will be a position we will have to address next off season no doubt about that.
"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."
Too bad for Cassel,
and Croyle. I wonder who the new 3rd QB will be when the swinging gate gets both of them killed.
by chieflypessmstc on Sep 8, 2010 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
O'Callaghan isn't great, but let's not put him in Chris Terry or Damian Sackintosh territory.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
Still don't understand why Pioli didn't sign Taucher after he came in
He’s played well for GB since they resigned him, from what I understand. Yeah he’s an injury risk, but there’s a downside to ALL released free agents…that’s why they get released.
Predictions:
This year will be better
Dammit! Richardson > O'Failahan
Richardson is much…much…MUCH better than O’Callahan. His run blocking is perhaps the best we have and we’re going to be doing a bunch of running this year. I fail to see what the Chiefs coaches see in O’Failahan.
+1
I think Richardson and O’Callahan are both very similar and both aren’t locks at right tackle. With that being said I hope Barry gets the start because he has been getting the most snaps lately and fully up to game speed at this point. I must admit I’m skeptical of BRich, but he has looked better this year in the Philly and Green Bay games.
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regardless of your thoughts on him
Having 3 OT available is better than 2.
I think OCall is a solid enough RT, and BRich is coming along nicely as a backup/swing tackle
If these guys are the weakest link on the team at this point… this will be a good year :-)
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 Sep 8, 2010 1:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
agreed
it also bear weight to take into account who he is lining up against weekly. This year no Eagles or Giants defensive line.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
and those two
I mean out of the gate, SD, Cleveland, 49ers out of those 3 only the Defensive unit of the 9ers would be one that I would look at and say “he may have a little problem with them”. Honestly I think he can hold his own against the Chargers on Monday Night.
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yep, and don't discount the 6th OLineman, Mr. Pope
with his help, O’Call had em on lock-down
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?
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