Practice Update 9/1 A.M.
From the Truman Sports Complex
On the first day of September, Todd Haley was just as demanding on his team as he was on the first day of August.
In the last segment of Tuesday’s practice, Haley was unhappy with the effort of his second-team offense and defense as they worked the two-minute drill. Just one play away from the end of practice an agitated Haley made them start the segment again.
“This was a Friday-type polish (practice) and we expect everything to be perfect,” Haley said. “It wasn’t there today.”
The offensive pace of practice was faster in Haley’s second day as coordinator, but not fast enough for him.
“When I get offensive minded I think up tempo, practice should pick up, we should be fast out of the huddle and up to the line, the ball should get snapped fairly quickly; that’s what I expect,” said Haley. “Was it there today like I want it? No, but between yesterday and today I was encouraged. There are some new things for the guys to learn.”
Otherwise it was a practice with a lot of special teams work getting ready for Thursday’s pre-season finale in St. Louis. The team will have a short walkthrough practice on Wednesday before heading to the ‘Lou. Haley announced that Brodie Croyle will start at quarterback for the Chiefs against the Rams. How long he plays will depend on how effective the offense is with him directing the attack.
“We are going to play it by ear,” said Haley. “We need to get better and this is a chance to get better. We are going to have to see how it goes.”
Other news and notes from the practice:
– The Chiefs were not releasing their cuts to 75 yet, but we know that DE Alfonso Boone is one of the five as he was released. It also figures that WR Devard Darling will head to the injured-reserve list with his knee injury. Missing from practice were veteran WR Amani Toomer and rookie OT Cameron Goldberg, an indication they too have been sent to the waiver wire.
– There were 11 players on the roster not taking part in the practice: Boone, Goldberg, Toomer, Darling and Cassel were not on the field. Working in the rehab area were: ILB Zach Thomas, FS Jarrad Page, SS Bernard Pollard, TE Jake O’Connell, CB Brandon Flowers and RB Kolby Smith.
– Rookie CB Donald Washington is running with the first team defense at the LCB spot in place of Flowers. It looks like he’ll get the start against St. Louis. The first team safeties in practice were Jon McGraw and Mike Brown. ILB Demorrio Williams continues to run with the first team defense at ILB next to Corey Mays, with Derrick Johnson working second team.
– In the practice, OLB Mike Vrabel picked off Thigpen, while Brown had a pair of interceptions, getting both Thigpen and Matt Gutierrez.
– Another noticeable no-show at practice was GM Scott Pioli.
“Agitated”
- atta ‘boy’ – you show ‘em that lose (or keep on losing), it’s gonna be your way, all the way to 0-16!
That’s right. It’s gonna’ be his way, all the way. And if he fails…he’ll have no one to blame but himself. That’s the way he wants it.
And just what are you going to bitch about if he’s successful?
Atleast Haley has the balls to put the weight on his shoulders and take this team over instead of just standing on the sidelines like a deer in headlights look like our man hermie did!!
Rin,
If Haley is a loser, what does that make you? You live in your elderly mother’s basement.
I’m a douchebag.
look at ol’ bob gretz, gettin kickers from t-mobile with that plug im sure.
….i suspect the fee-based site is in the near future.
t-mobile is GARBAGE btw, horrible customer service!
They doth protest too too much them thinks they be so cock sure themselves…me thinks, they be fe, fi & faux as well fum-ugly nee fuggly…
His way > “I can take any 22 guys from off the street and… go 0-3.”
16? Do I hear 0-16? Chiefs fans place your bids!
heh heh heh
&
I lick my balls.
Daddy-O
Maybe Pioli is working on that rumored three-way deal to bring Boldin here?
More likely waiting to see who gets cut from other teams?
Don’t they have to make their own cuts “official” by 3pm? I wonder if Toomer will really be one of them. I think I’d keep him over Copper, anyway.
Dear Rin,
This is a site for chiefs fans. You are obviously not a part of that group. The mistake is understandable, but please feel free to leave. Now.
Notice I didn’t say “rosy colored glasses” chiefs fans either. I don’t think anyone here has a problem with well thought out disagreement and dissenting opinion.
You sir, are neither a glass half full fan or a glass half empty fan. You may have been a chiefs fan once, but you certainly aren’t anymore.
Please express your opinions here in the future, as I’m sure they will actually be wanted there:
https://www.raiderfans.net
Sincerly,
Everyone-who-has-ever-been-forced-to-sit-through-your-drivel
I suspect Toomer AND Copper will be gone in the end. We will surely have a WR on the roster that is not in KC yet. The only one safe at that position is Bowe. Same with many other positions. Should be fun come the weekend. Hang on for the ride!
Thanks Justin…
I have ignored Rin’s postings for about 4 weeks now.
The good news is, I have’nt had any withdrawal symptoms. I strongly suggest you try it.
You too can be Free…Free at last….
Toomer has been released…
Thank you Justin! You might throw in the Bronco site too.
I was happy with Lelie too! Does anyone see Thigpen here by the end of the week? Gutriez (or how ever you spell it or pronounce it) looked good too. Sorry Thiggy but you didnt look good at all! Listening to Haley after the game he made the comment about Thiggy not doing good!
Morty
Thiggy played that game with 2 broken ribs.
Mortis,
You are almost as much of a douchebag as I am.
YAWN…my nads itch.
Thank you Justin.
Yeah I am…I didnt know about the ribs.
Justin
Eat my shorts & kiss my grits (right in z middle) and make sure you share with > ‘everyone-who-has-ever-been-forced-to-sit-through-your-drivel’
Extra portions for jimbo, Anonymous, yourself and of course, Scottie…
Oh, and this guy > “I can take any 22 guys from off the street and… go 0-3″ & his friend Egoli, too.
heh heh heh
daddy-o
You guys are embarrassingly stupid! I wish I didn’t have to share this planet with you. Do you actually think before you type? You have NO class!!
Who said Thigpen had two broken ribs? His agent? The Chiefs? Does not matter, if so he should of told the Chiefs and let someone else play. It did the team no good to show what a tough guy the player (any player)is.
Man do I suck. Just like the Chiefs.
Rin reminds me of alot of “fans” i know. They sit their and bitch and moan about anything, never looking for positives, only negatives, but when it turns around for their “team” they act like they were behind them 100% of the way. I know we are not going to be good this year, but atleast its not carl’s show anymore. I have hope for the years ahead….just….not this year :p. Its going to be a bumby ride, but im strapped in and ready to go
In the practice, OLB Mike Vrabel picked off Thigpen, while Brown had a pair of interceptions, getting both Thigpen and Matt Gutierrez.
ANY 22,hhehehehe except herm players I guess?
2 int’s thiggy…oh boy…if someone were to take a page from the book of rin…he must be….terrible
Man does alex k suck.
jo5h sucks too. But not as much.
Quit driveling at the fans and come see your daddy Rin!
I dropped that poor boy on his head as a baby. Oooh, how he always cried, always. He was never a bright boy. In face we thought he was retarded & he might well be.
Where are you my little sugarpuff? U said you were going out for panties and never came back? You better not be with Phillip!
guys quit bitching at each other and talk football
All of you fruitcakes at least the last six shut up.
Hey to the Fraudulent poster your doing a hell of a job… now go back to sucking on your daddy’s dick would ya, thanks…
Well I am surprised to see Toomer released before Engram…
“Its going to be a bumby ride, but im strapped in and ready to go…”
Kinda like the very back car in the Orient Express ride at Worlds of Fun.