Jackie Battle Ruled Out For Chiefs; Jon McGraw Is Doubtful

by Joel Thorman on Dec 30, 2011 1:51 PM CST

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially ruled Jackie Battle out for Week 17 against the Denver Broncos. Battle came into the week on a walking boot after suffering a foot injury and Romeo Crennel indicated he was unlikely to play. He has no officially been ruled out.

It's a disappointing end to Battle's first season with significant snaps. He finishes the year with a career-high 149 carries for 597 yards which comes out to four yards a pop. He also contributed nine receptions for 68 yards.

Also on the injury report is S Jon McGraw, who was ruled doubtful to play. McGraw hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 11 against the New York Jets after suffering a high ankle sprain. He appeared in 10 games this season.

That's it for the Chiefs injury report heading into the Broncos game.

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Hopefully this means we get to see the McClain Train

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

by KingChief on Dec 30, 2011 2:07 PM CST reply actions

Amen to that.

The only times I’ve seen him get the ball it’s either been on the goalline (one unfortunate fumble) or he’ll get like a 7 yard gain. I’d love to see him get the rock a ton more next season, and I like how Romeo and Orton are spreading the ball around more.

by NigerianNightmare on Dec 31, 2011 2:43 PM CST up reply actions

Battle is still averaging 4.0 yds a carry

Seems like from watching the games it would be worse than that. Seems like he has a lot of 1-2 yards a carry then a big one.

Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.

by Fozzyboyd on Dec 30, 2011 2:23 PM CST reply actions

Looks about right to me.

I’ve been thinking he’s been unfairly criticized around here, considering he started out as no better than #3 on the depth chart.

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by Tarkus on Dec 30, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

runs hard

it just looks like he’s running in a pool of molasses sometimes

by tomachop on Dec 30, 2011 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

Jones must be running with cement boots then

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by KingChief on Dec 30, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing.

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by Tarkus on Dec 30, 2011 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

I like it though.

He’s very Okoye-like. Hits people and stays up. Pounding type.

A good one to pair with Charles next year.

by bossmanham on Dec 30, 2011 6:55 PM CST up reply actions

We still win this even if Battle is out.

"The Hammer"

by G.L. on Dec 30, 2011 3:57 PM CST reply actions

wonder if this will be mcgraw's last game in KC?

will miss him if so

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Dec 30, 2011 4:03 PM CST reply actions

I wonder the same

for Bowe (sadly), McClain (sadly), Thomas Jones (happily) and Brandon Carr (extra sadly) since their contracts are up after this game. I think Kelly Gregg is only on a one year contract but I’m indifferent on him.

Your eyes tell you more than any statistics can.

by kc_radrh8r on Dec 30, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions

can add battle to that list as hes a free agent as well. feelings unsure on that one

but I would miss brandon carr greatly, and be kind of pissed actually if he doesnt return. Same with mcclain. Bowe I think is at a perfect spot to trade him, but hey, thats just me.

oh well, but I hope this isnt the last game for B-Carr in KC

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Dec 30, 2011 5:55 PM CST up reply actions