Chiefs Worked Out An Offensive Lineman This Week

by Joel Thorman on Nov 30, 2011 1:26 PM CST

The Kansas City Chiefs worked out veteran guard Chester Pitts this week, Adam Caplan reports. This is interesting news because the Chiefs offensive line has been undergoing some changes recently.

First, G Ryan Lilja missed last week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a head injury, which lead to Rodney Hudson starting his first game.

And then on Tuesday, the Chiefs released OT Jared Gaither and signed OT David Mims from the practice squad. Gaither is a big name (and a big dude) but he hardly played for the Chiefs so (barring injury) this move didn't really mean that much as far as actual playing time is concerned.

Also this week, according to Caplan, the Chiefs worked out Pitts, who started every game in his first seven seasons after the Texans made him a 2002 draft pick. He's worked out for the Washington Redskins recently.

Hmm...what should we make of this? Does it tell us anything about Lilja's status? With him out and Hudson playing, the Chiefs had zero depth on the interior offensive line. We should know more about Lilja once today's practice report is released.

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Why are we even entertaining O linemen w/ "Torbio The Great" on our practice Squad?...

Mebbe cuz his “Natural Position” is Knocked flat back on his Ass…( Damn…Couldn’t find the Sarcasm Font for the above)…Really? we’re gonna pick week 12 to shore up the O-line ?…

by KCChef on Nov 30, 2011 1:41 PM CST reply actions

perhaps someone is worried that Mims the Magnificent might not live up to his "reputation"

there is no such thing as a "sarcasm font"

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by upamtn on Nov 30, 2011 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

Torbo the Great?

I guess I’m dense. What does a D-Lineman have to do with O-lineman they are trying out?

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by tybme on Nov 30, 2011 1:54 PM CST up reply actions

Have we officially scraped the bottom of the barrel yet?

Or does it get even more pathetic in the weeks to come?

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Nov 30, 2011 1:52 PM CST reply actions

How'd Lilja hurt his head?

Did Palko’s pass hit him in it. ?

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by dbakerku on Nov 30, 2011 1:53 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Like that would hurt...

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Nov 30, 2011 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs

& greened

by Chief_Elmo on Nov 30, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions

HAHA, good point

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by dbakerku on Nov 30, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

lol close

palko through one of his many patented INT"s and a blocker for the patriots absolutely killed lilja in the face!

by TheMainEvent on Nov 30, 2011 1:59 PM CST up reply actions

I think Becht ran into him.

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by saskwatch on Nov 30, 2011 3:38 PM CST up reply actions

Pitts has been a serviceable guard

glad they are keeping an eye out

by stagdsp on Nov 30, 2011 2:02 PM CST reply actions

and, Haley would say there is SOME depth on the interior

with Daryl Harris on the PS, and the newly signed Bruggeman

by stagdsp on Nov 30, 2011 2:03 PM CST up reply actions

From Profootballtalk.com just posted.... this better be just to throw off the bears or I am finally done with Haley

Palko gets another start as Orton gets ready
Posted by Mike Florio on November 30, 2011, 2:32 PM EST
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Last week, the Chiefs claims quarterback Kyle Orton on waivers from the Broncos. As the Chiefs prepare to play their second game with Orton on the roster — a return trip by the former Bears quarterback to Chicago — Orton won’t be starting.

Via multiple Twitter accounts, coach Todd Haley said Wednesday that Tyler Palko will get the nod for a third straight week.

The good news for Orton, and the bad news for Palko, is that Orton will take roughly 40 percent of the practice reps with the first-team offense, which means that it’s only a matter of time before Orton makes his debut.

With the Chiefs at 4-7, it may not matter to the team. With Orton due to become a free agent in March, it may matter a lot to him.

by BackFire on Nov 30, 2011 2:07 PM CST reply actions

I wouldn't be surprised.

It’s hard for Haley to surprise me anymore.

Do you intend to prepare Orton to start against Chicago? "No. I think we have a much better chance this week to compete and, like I said, Tyler’s the starter." - Todd Haley

by Tarkus on Nov 30, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions

He could still surprise me...

If he would actually do something that didn’t defy all logic.

Don’t think I’ll hold my breath while I wait.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Nov 30, 2011 2:16 PM CST up reply actions

Listening to Nick Wright.

Haley’s biggest apologist. And even he’s dumbfounded by Haley right now.

Do you intend to prepare Orton to start against Chicago? "No. I think we have a much better chance this week to compete and, like I said, Tyler’s the starter." - Todd Haley

by Tarkus on Nov 30, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions

Haley is about to be getting paid to play golf next year

by km230015 on Nov 30, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

im not, it makes complete sense

Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Nov 30, 2011 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

it makes COMPLETE sense with how this team works

what does this team do when it brings in a new player? they make that player fight it out for a job. they make that player sit til they are ready. Sure some rooks are different, but for the most part, I get this.

Palko is obviously a guy they like, they wont pull him yet, this is exactly how I see it going

Palko will struggle for a series or two, then get replaced by orton. end of story.

thats just the way they work, its the way they will always work, and its the reason stanzi didnt “beat out” palko as so many love to say

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Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Nov 30, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions

You're right.

That’s what this team does, and why they’ll probably have another head coach next year. Haley is afraid to move out of his comfort zone.

Do you intend to prepare Orton to start against Chicago? "No. I think we have a much better chance this week to compete and, like I said, Tyler’s the starter." - Todd Haley

by Tarkus on Nov 30, 2011 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Bingo

I don't have a catchy, catch phrase.

by dbakerku on Nov 30, 2011 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

must have hit flag instead of REC,

I don't have a catchy, catch phrase.

by dbakerku on Nov 30, 2011 3:08 PM CST up reply actions

No, it's an SBN display bug.

Thanks.

Do you intend to prepare Orton to start against Chicago? "No. I think we have a much better chance this week to compete and, like I said, Tyler’s the starter." - Todd Haley

by Tarkus on Nov 30, 2011 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Let me clarify

Todd Haley heard the name Pitts and thought the guy we were working out was from Western PA, which caused him to go into convulsions of joy and demonstrate symptoms consistent with a Cialis overdose. Upon learning that the person in question was only named Pitts and not actually from Western PA, Haley recommended we not sign him.

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by Sudden on Nov 30, 2011 2:20 PM CST reply actions 4 recs