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by NJ Chiefs Fan on Jan 20, 2012 6:53 AM CST

Good morning! Here is today's Kansas City Chiefs news. Happy Friday!

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It's widely known that Rodney Hudson is viewed as the heir-apparent at center to Casey Wiegmann, but those plans were even more obvious inside the Chiefs locker room.

Hudson's locker was strategically placed next to Wiegmann's and the rookie often sat on his locker stool to pick the veteran's football mind following practices. Wiegmann made it a point to pass on as much knowledge as he could to the promising rookie.

Offseason Roster Review: Offensive Line from The Mothership

Port Arthur native and NFL running back Jamaal Charles has been named parade marshal for the 20^thAnnual Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas, which runs from Feb. 16 to 19.

Charles, who was named the Kansas City Chief's 2009 MVP, was inducted into the Sports Legends Gallery at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in 2010. He graduated from Memorial High School in 2005 after a stellar gridiron career that included two-time All-State and District 22-5A Player of the Year honors.

Jamaal Charles To Lead Mardi Gras Of SETX from The Beaumont Enterprise

Richardson would be a luxury pick in Kansas City. However, a backfield featuring Richardson and Charles would be one of the most dangerous running-back tandems in the NFL. It would also take immense pressure of quarterback Matt Cassel and an underrated passing game in Kansas City.

Does Trent Richardson Fit With The Chiefs? from ESPN

Retired and continuing to run a charitable foundation that awards college scholarships, Holmes set the Chiefs' franchise records for rushing attempts (1,275), rushing yards (5,933), rushing touchdowns (76) and total touchdowns (83).

Now, Holmes is imparting his knowledge of the game as an assistant coach at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week in Los Angeles.

Scout caught up with the San Antonio native for the following interview:

Priest Holmes Q&A from Bronco Report

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Bowe led the NFL with 10 receiving broken tackles in 86 opportunities (11.6%). Nearly 10% of Bowe's plays featured a broken tackle (7/81), including this ping-pong touchdown catch Week 4 vs. Minnesota.

2011 NFL Leaders: Receiving Broken Tackles

1. Dwayne Bowe, KC (10)

2t. Calvin Johnson, DET (9)

2t. Mike Tolbert, SD (9)

4t. Rob Gronkowski, NE (8)

4t. Aaron Hernandez, NE (8)

Offseason Roster Review: Wide Receivers from The Mothership

He suggests that if Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians does not return for the 2012 season, the decision might not be Arians or Mike Tomlin's but Art Rooney's...

...One of note, is Todd Haley, an Upper St. Clair native, who most recently was the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

If Arians Is Out, Who's Next? from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Brady said that Pollard's presence on Sunday won't make him think of the season-ending injury...

...As for the other side, Waters said he knows Pollard very well, and that the Ravens safety will never regret ending Brady's season.

"He's definitely a high energy personality," said Waters. "He definitely brings a lot of energy to the football team. I've been around Bernard when he was a rookie and he was the same guy he was then. He's a very physical football player, he loves to hit. He has a very aggressive personality. I expect him to be at an all-time high come Sunday."

Waters: Pollard Has No Regret About Hit On Brady from CSNNE.com

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Too bad Pollard isn't a better safety.

by bossmanham on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Why is he

good enough to play for the Ravens “D” ? Just asking,not being a smart azz.

John Soellner

by chiefs63 on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 AM CST reply actions

Apparently he's good enough.

Still misses tackles.

by bossmanham on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

When you have Ed Reed

All one has to be is just good enough.

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by tlback20 on Jan 20, 2012 7:32 AM CST up reply actions

Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 20, 2012 9:14 AM CST up reply actions

They play the same position though..

Ed Reed is basically two free safeties out there. Gives Pollard a lot of freedom and room for error.

by m.yashi on Jan 20, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions

If you have Urc Burry

You can give the other team a 12th guy and it still won’t amount to shit

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Jan 20, 2012 1:03 PM CST up reply actions

If you watched the game against the Texans

he missed several tackles while trying to go for the big hit. That’s part of what made it a somewhat close game.

by DanielH123 on Jan 20, 2012 7:39 AM CST up reply actions

There was the one play they showed, right after he actually had a good hit, where a bad angle led to a big completion, and his weak ass attempt to tackle was replayed a few times. I’d rather have a guy who consistantly gets the job done, even if he fails to make a lot of big plays, then one who wil mix a few highlight reel hits with several blown plays.

by Topchief1 on Jan 20, 2012 7:53 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed

He was always one of the most frustrating players to watch when he was here, and that’s exactly why. He might get a jarring hit, but mroe likely, he’ll whiff completely and give up a 50-yd completion instead of a 12-yarder.

by DanielH123 on Jan 20, 2012 7:56 AM CST up reply actions

Pollard > Burfict

everyone wants Burfict but he’s Pollard all over again … only more so, because Burfict not only missed tackles, he draws penalties

I do NOT understand why 80 bazillion people are more than willing to slam Pollard on a continuing basis then insist the team draft what amounts to the same guy all over again

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by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 8:43 AM CST up reply actions

Because Pollard is the reason we have Cassel?

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
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by KingChief on Jan 20, 2012 8:47 AM CST up reply actions

Holy Shit in a Shoe!!

As obvious as it is, I never put the two together………..HIV 2 Pollard!!

"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
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by severn58 on Jan 20, 2012 8:51 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

oh, it's true!

this was done by someone almost as clever as you, severn …. and eventually posted on Deadspin … someone found it and posted a link to a little post by Joel once

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2011/11/2e0f18f1d5b957f5f11ddd69b17c0861.jpg

if the image is too small to read and your browser doesn’t allow magnification, download it and open with an image viewer … it’s hilarious!

by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 8:57 AM CST up reply actions

Amazing, but then there's this..

H2E’s pic is of the Pollard/Brady hit, so, going with that formula, does this mean that he is actually a secret Cassel fan, and has been Keyser Sozeing us the whole time?

"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
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by severn58 on Jan 20, 2012 9:03 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs

this, Sir, deserves a million rec's for critical thinking skills alone :-)

by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 9:09 AM CST up reply actions

exposed

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 20, 2012 9:15 AM CST up reply actions

I knew it!

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 20, 2012 12:29 PM CST up reply actions

Best verb ever

Keyser Sozeing

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Jan 20, 2012 1:05 PM CST up reply actions

lol

that is awesome

**Heres to 5 err 4 more years of JC!!!!**

by BDCinSA on Jan 20, 2012 9:25 AM CST up reply actions

and it's actually ... how Kyle Orton ended up in Kansas City

by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 8:58 AM CST up reply actions

Haley in Pittsburg?

crazy

by Bigcherokeechief on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 AM CST reply actions

Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburg, KS

I doubt he’s going to Pittsburg, though that would be pretty amazing.

by manofnothi on Jan 20, 2012 7:39 AM CST up reply actions

So Konz is more than likely not a target.........makes DeCastro an even bigger need. What a great mentor!

It’s widely known that Rodney Hudson is viewed as the heir-apparent at center to Casey Wiegmann, but those plans were even more obvious inside the Chiefs locker room.

Hudson’s locker was strategically placed next to Wiegmann’s and the rookie often sat on his locker stool to pick the veteran’s football mind following practices. Wiegmann made it a point to pass on as much knowledge as he could to the promising rookie.

"Well, I'm near the end and I... just ain't got the time........"

by Masons on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 AM CST reply actions

Another ? would be was Powe's next to Gregg's.

I like that it was done that way though.

by km230015 on Jan 20, 2012 7:45 AM CST up reply actions

Let's hope Stanzi's wasn't too close to Cassel's.

"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
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by severn58 on Jan 20, 2012 7:47 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Let's hope Palko's was closest to the locker room door

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Jan 20, 2012 7:54 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I think it was near the trash can

I kid, I kid

by Ochophosphate on Jan 20, 2012 9:52 AM CST up reply actions

LOL

by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 8:45 AM CST up reply actions

I see what's going on

Pioli put them together and then put a camera between the two of them to spy on them!!! The room must be filled with cameras!!!

by 7chiefs7 on Jan 20, 2012 8:02 AM CST up reply actions

and this is what I've been saying all along ...

Hudson was brought in to be replacement at Center for Wiegs

by upamtn on Jan 20, 2012 8:44 AM CST up reply actions

I’m sorry, how is having a quarterback whose play is so terrible that fans ~~welcome~~ hail a middling player in Kyle Orton who was benched for a quarterback who cannot even complete 50 percent of his passes, underrated?

Unless they are implying that our passing game is underrated because we are a good QB away from being dominant.

by Topchief1 on Jan 20, 2012 7:55 AM CST reply actions

It seems like they should have used the term “sub-par” over “underrated”

by Chiefs fan in ST Louis on Jan 20, 2012 8:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Not the right word

I actually don’t think they meant underrated at all. Maybe underwhelming or underachieving.

Writing on the content-churning internets can get pretty sloppy.

by Chief Farmer on Jan 20, 2012 8:16 AM CST up reply actions

I still question why

our young guys did not get on the field when it was obvious the game was out of reach? The snaps would have done them some good, and we would have an idea what we have in them. Was just watching Kenny Chesneys video reality. Our beloved Arrowhead stadium was in it!

When will the Chiefs be a winning franchise again?

by Eric Allen on Jan 20, 2012 7:59 AM CST via mobile reply actions

If the game was out of reach then obviously our starters needed the work too.

If it wasn’t for the accursed paycheck, would I really imprison myself in this dungeon of the human soul?

by electriclight on Jan 20, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions

If Bowe didn't have so many crucial drops

and you add the broken tackles, he would be a top 3 receiver easy along with Fitz and Megatron

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by KingChief on Jan 20, 2012 8:16 AM CST reply actions

imagine if he had a qb throwing to him that was worth a shit!

D-Bowe says: "THAT'S MY BIKE, PUNK!!!!"

by reedeasy on Jan 20, 2012 8:19 AM CST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs

Exactly

And the chances of him having one here in KC anytime soon are looking pretty slim.

If Bowe played for NE or the Packers? He’d be a monster.

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 Jan 20, 2012 8:24 AM CST up reply actions

Yes the QB plays a major factor in that

but every so often he drops easy passes like the TD in the Raiders game and the TD in the Colts game last year and when he drops the screen passes you have all the people who come out and say we should trade Bowe blah blah blah, which I would prefer for him to stay and be a lifer and set all the Chiefs records which he is on pace to do

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
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by KingChief on Jan 20, 2012 8:30 AM CST up reply actions