Jackie Battle's Status In Doubt For Chiefs-Broncos Game

by Joel Thorman on Dec 28, 2011 11:04 AM CST

The status of Kansas City Chiefs RB Jackie Battle is in doubt for Sunday's season finale against the Denver Broncos. Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel told reporters today that Battle is in a walking boot and the team has doubts as to whether he'll be available.

"As far as our roster is concerned, Jackie Battle got banged up in the game," Crennel said on Monday (via NFLN). "He is in a boot. We're doing x-rays, MRIs and second opinions to try to figure out what his situation is.

"Right now, he's not practicing today so right now if I had to list him I'd list him as doubtful. Until we can get a determination from the doctors, I'll make a determination at that time what we need to do, if anything, as it relates to the roster."

If Battle can't play, I suppose the Chiefs could put him down for the year and play someone else. It certainly doesn't sound hopeful that Battle will be available, which would be disappointing for him in his first year of extended action.

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Still seems weird

Hearing the Chiefs coach bring up an injury update without even being asked.

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by Joel Thorman on Dec 28, 2011 11:07 AM CST reply actions

Yes, and I wonder how all this candor sits with Piolli?

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by electriclight on Dec 28, 2011 11:10 AM CST up reply actions

I would think

RAC has a good understanding of how Pioli works by now and vice versa. I dont see it as an issue.

How long should you try? Until.
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by Matt_Grbac on Dec 28, 2011 11:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Free LeRon!!!

by bossmanham on Dec 28, 2011 11:07 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Agree!!

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by Matt_Grbac on Dec 28, 2011 11:17 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

RAC'd

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by Brsrkr on Dec 28, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions

RAC also said

Ricky Stanzi is improving his throwing motion and accuracy. Free the Stanzi!

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Dec 28, 2011 11:10 AM CST reply actions

Man...

I didn’t even know he got hurt. How did I miss that?

by KCMizzou on Dec 28, 2011 11:13 AM CST reply actions

FREE THOMAS JONES!!!

and by that I mean let him go…

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Dec 28, 2011 11:16 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

Hey now

He is a veteran and deserves respect and to start

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.

by KingChief on Dec 28, 2011 11:18 AM CST up reply actions

Just like Weigmann.......

by chiefsisit!!! on Dec 28, 2011 12:16 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe

They could bring up Shaun Draughn from the PS. Let’s see what the kid has…

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by Matt_Grbac on Dec 28, 2011 11:21 AM CST via mobile reply actions

why not?

by stagdsp on Dec 28, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions

Tiki Barber BABY!!!

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Dec 28, 2011 11:22 AM CST reply actions

Clinton Portis BABY!!!

Brian Westbrook!!
Larry Johnson!!
Shaun Alexander!!
Corey Dillon!!
Fred Taylor!!

Let’s get em all!!! Woohoo!!

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by Matt_Grbac on Dec 28, 2011 11:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Hell yeah!

Who needs WR. Lets break out the WISHBONE!!!

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Dec 28, 2011 11:28 AM CST up reply actions

you forgot Kolby Smith!

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by upamtn on Dec 28, 2011 11:31 AM CST up reply actions

Who knows....

We could bring in LJ and maybe he becomes the Chiefs all time leading rusher….

This board will love it!

by bonesjackson on Dec 28, 2011 11:39 AM CST up reply actions

Pioli's phone rings...

“Hello?”

“Hey, this is Larry Johnson’s agent….” (CLICK)

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by Falcon58 on Dec 28, 2011 12:46 PM CST up reply actions

He didn't knock Pioli....

It was Haley he went after

by bonesjackson on Dec 28, 2011 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

who cares.....

by CorFueled on Dec 28, 2011 11:38 AM CST reply actions

Make Palko

the punt returner and he isn’t allow to call for a fair catch!!

Max: Two days ago, I saw a vehicle that would haul that tanker. You want to get out of here? You talk to me.

by GaryfromIA on Dec 28, 2011 11:43 AM CST reply actions

Funny... but wrong... still funny though.

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by Falcon58 on Dec 28, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't see him get hurt

But hopefully we see more McClain . And draughn , why not

by chiefsman! on Dec 28, 2011 12:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions

McClain

McClain is going to unleash some nasty hits on those linebackers. Get them real soft and then put in mc cluster to take advantage of them while they are tired. The ol’ 1-2 punch.

by chiefsisit!!! on Dec 28, 2011 12:18 PM CST reply actions

Good

Other than his first game as a starter , Battle has not shown much…Give McClain 20 carries and see what he can do…

Playoffs are a REAL possibility in 2010...just need few tweeks here and there.

by KCinAZ on Dec 28, 2011 12:32 PM CST reply actions

Wonder if Shane Bannon could start at FB

and put McClain at RB.

Ron Paul 2012

by EricBerryYoYouScary on Dec 28, 2011 12:40 PM CST reply actions

This scares me, because the Broncos are likely to be in our backfield all day long.

Between Miller and Dumervil… it’s gonna be a long day.

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by Falcon58 on Dec 28, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions

It's true

But I wouldn’t have him on the field in passing situations. Strictly running sets only.

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by EricBerryYoYouScary on Dec 28, 2011 12:44 PM CST up reply actions

Can we IR Jackie for one game and bring up Draughn?

Anyone know?

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by Falcon58 on Dec 28, 2011 12:43 PM CST reply actions

Yes

Which would be smart too because it protects another roster spot.

by WURoyal on Dec 28, 2011 12:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Put him on as an Inactive... pull up Powe for this game to help stop the run.

Give the ball to McClain and watch him run ALL DAY!

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Dec 28, 2011 2:30 PM CST reply actions

by Brsrkr on Dec 28, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions

I think it’s a perfect time to throw McClain into the action, and see what he brings as a RB. Tim Tebow, Von Miller, Hans Gruber and Champ Bailey won’t know what hit ’em!

by Topchief1 on Dec 28, 2011 2:33 PM CST reply actions