Camp Practice Update 8/17 A.M.
From River Falls, Wisconsin
The Chiefs got back to work Monday morning here in the northwoods with a full pads practice and an energy level that was pleasing to the head coach.
“They were competitive out there and that was good,” said Todd Haley.
Free safety Jarrad Page said more: “We had a lot of energy and that was good to see because we could have come off that game (16-10 loss to Houston) with our heads down and dragging. But everybody was working hard and with enthusiasm. We know Coach Haley isn’t going to cut us any slack., so we responded.”
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe did not play his way completely out of coach Haley’s doghouse with his five-catch, 70-yard performance in the preseason opener against the Texans. He was still running with the second and third team receivers in Monday AM practice. “We are still a work in progress,” said Haley of Bowe. “I was encouraged with what Dwayne did in the game. There were some highlights and a couple of things Dwayne did that proably weren’t noticed that need to be better.”
There was another new face in the receivers huddle during this practice, as the Chiefs signed journeymen Ashley Lelie. A former first-round choice of the Broncos, he’s played for four teams over his career, the most recent last year with the Raiders. To make room for Lelie, the Chiefs waived WR Jeff Webb.
It looked like the Chiefs got through the Houston game without much in the way of big injuries. QB Tyler Thigpen did not practice, although he was moving around without much problem. SS Bernard Pollard has a right ankle/foot injury that he suffered in the game. Pollard started in practice, but eventually left. Also OLB Andy Studebaker had his right arm wrapped with what looked like a possible elbow injury. But he took part in practice.
Here’s other nuggets and info from the morning session:
– When the No. 1 offense was on the field Monday morning, second-year man Barry Richardson was at right tackle. It had nothing to do with injuries, because Damion McIntosh worked at RT on the No. 2 offensive line, while Herb Taylor worekd with the second group at LT.
– Besides Thigpen, the others who did not take part in practice were RB Kolby Smith, ILB zach Thomas and G Tavares Washington.
“– When the No. 1 offense was on the field Monday morning, second-year man Barry Richardson was at right tackle. It had nothing to do with injuries, because Damion McIntosh worked at RT on the No. 2 offensive line…”
A message – or an impending roster cut?
I hope Haley’s eyes opened up to Mcintosh’s inability to do his job. I’m sure he will blame his lack of production on Haley’s “hard” practice’s. If you all recall, Bob quoted McIntosh saying “I’m on a football team, not a track team.” He may soon be on the recliner team with the rest of us on Sunday’s. “Beeeotch gimme a beer!” Either way the O-Line looks like it has since we lost Roaf, Shields, and Coach Solari.
Lelie will probably be like Devard Darling. Looks great in practice, but you will never hear anyone call his name in a game. Webb you may be able to call Herm for a lawn care or house cleaning job?
I hope Zach Thomas will get an opportunity to play this year. IMO his run D and intensity are hard to beat. On the other hand, his back-up looked very capable in all aspects.
At this point I have no faith in Richardson.
Further, if the coaches want to give these young guys the best chance of developing, then they should stick them in 1 position and LEAVE THEM.
Constantly moving Richardson, Taylor, and others from the Left to the Right side will only stunt their growth.
Real Rin ® daddy-o sez –
OT Barry Richardson: yet another of Herm Edwards draft choice throws his weight around & takes a starting spot.
“Herm?”
“Yeah Rin?”
“You’re STILL The Man!”
:razz; “I know!!’
& “heh heh heh heh heh heh heh!!!”
(PS) Careful Barry – will run you so much you’ll weigh in at only 269 lbs. and replace the latest KC bust Mutt Ca$$ell as starting QB afore long…
Two Comments: First-I watched Saturdays game on tape replaying every 1st half play three times and here is what I saw.
#1 There were only 4 “bad” plays not directly weather related. #2 The weather was more severe when the Chiefs were on offense than the Texas (freeky…see it for yourself) including the Texans TD drive. #3 There was two bad calls and one no-call by the refs that hurt the Chiefs and #4, they had a little (just a little) more bad luck in the 1st half than Texans.
I was more impressed with the team than I thought I would. I do wish it was good weather for the 1st preseason game to be able to more precisely evaluate players. (And Cassell wasn’t rusty..2 tipped/batted balls, one dropped on target and two completions)
Second-I have been waiting for Hailey to put Richardson into the RT spot and I hope Hailey plays the “first team” offensive line (whoever they are) the entire 1st half this week. They need much gel time.
Excedrin Headache Excuse #319 post above ^
Which is to say: stormy weather – the elements too hate & – be strength in numbers as twere (if not merit as with the weather argument – woulda, choulda, shoulda, i.e., if ma was pa, well then she’d be…)
daddy-o
Bob G
Love ya man, next to Rin your knowledge is second to none (save for mine), but… wasn’t it you who predicted earlier herein the blog that Richardson wouldn’t even be a member the 53 man final roster 2009?
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Rin, please let go of me. Your constant fondling has left me worn and tired. My next door neighber, HermsButt, would also like you to stop kissing him. Now spit me out, and move on.
Just heard most of the Sirius coverage at the Chief’s camp and heard the comments of Pioli, Haley, Albert, Thomas and Cassel. The certain message being received by the players and espoused by the coach and GM is one of the same:
Do things the right way, our way, and we’ll improve. It’s not about the talent, per se’, but about the above sentence, that is, guys who buy in and get that elusive consistency factor going in their favor.
Interesting comments and I’m encouraged by the certain theme and strategy. It was also reinforced that building this team is not going to happen in a season, that it’s a process which I’m also good with. FYI everyone.
eyes proliferate – like & draft choices gone bust as their money pit Ca$$el same…
Feel the burn!
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HELP!!! I’m being held hostage in Rin’s mouth!
Rin, keep your lips off me.
Guys you are ruining bobs webdite with that garbage
Adam,
I’m not sure what a webdite is, but Bob’s webSite has been ruined for a while (see: Rin Tin Tin).
Second verse same as the first -
eyes proliferate – like & draft choices gone bust as their money pit Ca$$el same…
When Rin speaks, people listen read & bow down…
Feel the burn!
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Rin, just go away dude, you’re a disaster.
I’m a little fairy.
I’m like herpes. I never go away.
Feel the burn.
I’m so jealous of the the real Rin I can’t stand it when he talks to other bloggers. I love you Rin. We all do.
LOL, Rin! Good analogy!
Rin is actually witlock
You mean wit-less. right?
Your guys leave Jason alone. He has fired and reprimanded by some of the finest media organizations in the country.
Fake Rin said
“I love you Rin. We all do.”
- I know/I can understand that… Rin’s the best that ever was.
I have quit recommending this site to fellow Chiefs fans because of the garbage Bob allows in the comments. It’s really too bad because it’s really just one Rint-tint-turd.
Oh well, on to AP.
Richardson in the starting line up. WOW!!! He must be really improving or Herb and McIntosh are really looking bad. I know Herb didn’t perform well at all in the preseason game. I have no problem with the head coach moving guys around. Its pre season you move pieces to sit which guys are the best fit and going to give team best chance to win. IF Richardson is out performing everyone else then start him. If he start to slack and someone else starts to out play him then move him to the second team and move the new guy to the first. Its competition thats the purpose guys are going to get demoted and promoted based on how well they play up until the season starts.
I expected more out of Herb Taylor because there was a point when he actually looked like an NFL player.
Wow…Herb Taylor must have really played bad and stuck out for it. Although, I missed it.
Oh by the way I’m a little fairy and I hate myself for it.
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Yea, I try to read what that rin guy has to say and usually get tired of his emoticons after the first sentence. He doesn’t seem to like the new regime and is attached to the ol’ Herminator. Listen, at first I hated it when Herm was fired too, but the bottom line is he was 6-26 and the only records he broke here at KC was: Least sacks in one season, broke LJ’s back with 416 carries and fewest wins among two seasons. The guy didn’t deserve to stay.
I’m hoping Haley will whip them into shape. At least with pioli we can say our offensive line is better, our depth at QB is the best it’s been in a long time(I mean, I bet Minnesota would kill to have our third string QB). Do you realize that we got two sacks vs. the texans. That’s 20% of our entire season last year! Yea it’s the preseason, but Rin you use the same foul logic when you assume that after 10 passes in a preseason game, Cassell is a huge bust. I like croyle but that guy is the best backup qb we’ll ever have, simply because he’s not durable.
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I didn’t see Herbie playing right tackle. I saw McIntosh stand in the right tackle spot, and saw Richardson playing there, but I missed Herb Taylor ever being in that slot during the game Saturday. I thought they were only allowing him to play left backup now. I don’t like the idea, because I think he is our next best tackle, and should be playing on the right side. It requires more run blocking skill and these days still gets a pass rush at times.