Kansas City Chiefs "Fear the Worst" with Damion McIntosh

by Chris Thorman on Aug 7, 2007 7:57 AM CDT

**UPDATE Tuesday PM**: Per primetime07's comments and ESPN Radio, we learn that McIntosh is out indefinitely. His MRI was apparently negative which is good news for him playing at some point this season.

I reported earlier this morning that left tackle Damion McIntosh had sprained his knee yesterday in practice at River Falls, WI. Today's article in the Kansas City Star makes me feel a little more uneasy than I did yesterday.

Further tests were scheduled to determine the extent of the injury, but the Chiefs feared the worst. Coach Herm Edwards was already busy determining replacements from a short list that includes veteran Kyle Turley and inexperienced Will Svitek.

Turley and Svitek aren't really acceptable replacements at this point. Neither one has shown half of what McIntosh has during camp. For now, I'm going to breathe slowly and remember that we've been through this before (Note: The video is no longer there but you get the point). The Broncos had a similar scare yesterday when 17th overall pick DE Jarvis Moss twisted his knee. McIntosh's injury appears to be worse though.

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Of course...

This is probably motivating LJ to come back so he can prove he's that good, even with a line of misfits.

by Joel Thorman on Aug 7, 2007 9:13 AM CDT reply actions

I'm a little worried about Croyle

LT is such an important position.

by Chris Thorman on Aug 7, 2007 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

MRI is negative.

Not expected to be a season ending injury (via ESPN Radio). Right knee sprain is what they called it.

by Joel Thorman on Aug 7, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

i think he could be ready

for the season opener, and if not then he will most likely be ready by our home opener.

that could be too optimistic...

i do think that will svitek will do a decent job, he should be great in the run game but will struggle in the passing game (if he plays in th e regular season at all).

in any case, i have a feeling our offensive line will be better than last years with I-65 having moved on.

by rockchalk on Aug 7, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions