keg in kc
08-07-2001, 07:57 PM
from UWRF TC site:
Tuesday, August 6 (afternoon practice)
This afternoon the Chiefs offense wore red instead of white, and the defense switched to white uniforms. The team ran the first 40 minutes of practice without pads. During route drills the quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers didnšt even wear helmets.
The jersey switch that had media and fans confused for a while and marked the first time in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs that the offense has worn red on the practice field. When asked why, Head Coach Dick Vermeil had this answer. "Somewhere along the line someone told me that it might be smart that if your quarterback is throwing to a red jersey on Sunday, to wear one on the practice field. I don't know if it makes any difference, but I' always did it that way."
When asked what he wanted to work in the next few days before the game on Sunday, Coach Dick Vermeil answered "staying cool!" But there were a few more things that he will be working on. "Be tough, mentally and physically tough. Work through the heat. Put the pads on, bang each other, but be intelligent about it."
The defense showed up today with some good pass rushing. Although there was no contact on the quarterback the defense racked up plenty of sacks. Defensive end Monty Beisel had a big day, providing one quarterback hurry and a sack. Beisel also made an outstanding interception. While being blocked at the line of scrimmage, Beisel leaped up and tapped the ball to himself for an interception. Other Chiefs to record sacks on the day were Eric Hicks, Duane Clemons, safety Shaunard Harts, and Steve Martin. Also, third year safety Lyle West put a huge hit on rookie Derrick Blaylock. Blaylock was knocked on his back on a running play that lost two yards.
The day also brought forth some exciting plays in the secondary. Cornerback Dyshod Carter made a nice deflection on a fade by Derrick Mayes. Cornerback Ray Crockett was all over field today. He made a great strip on wide receiver Ricky Hall and almost had an interception on a pass that Mayes ripped out of his hands. Wide receiver Chris Thomas played the third wide receiver slot today. Thomas made a great jumping catch in the end zone for a 10-yard score during 11 on 11 play.
Punter Dan Stryzinski was busy punting from the three yard line today. Stryzinski punted eight times and averaged 44.6 yards per punt. Stryzinski also spent time practicing running the clock out and taking a safety.
During the last 11 on 11 drills, quarterback Trent Green threw the ball well. He was four for seven with 67 yards passing. Quarterback Todd Collins was accurate on two out of three passes for 18 yards. Bubby Brister was three for three with 28 yards passing.
After adding pads 40 minutes into the practice, Quarterback Todd Collins looked good practicing hand-offs for the running game. Fullback Tony Richardson had a nice run as did running back Derrick Blaylock right up the middle. Linebacker Glenn Cadrez had a nice strip and Linebacker Gary Stills had a nice tackle.
Quarterback Trent Green threw for a touchdown during 11 on 11 passing drills from 10 yards and Defensive End Duane Clemons had a nice block and a near interception.Trent Green threw 3 completions out of five and two no throws. Seven-year veteran Todd Collins threw 4 completions out of 5, and one interception to defensive end Monty Beisel. Running Back Mike Cloud had a nice 10 yard run during the drill as well.
When asked about running back Mike Cloud, Coach Dick Vermeil said that he was happy with his development. "He's improved the last four or five days. Of course, a running back can't look goodunless you give him a place to run. We're trying to encourage him to press the point of attack and if it's not thetr to go find someplace to run."
Vermeil also commented on how he feels about Rookie running back Derrick Blaylock of Stephen F. Austin College. "He's coming along rapidly. He's got a lot of poise for a rookie. Another thing is he doesn't make any mental mistakes, which is amazing."
Tuesday, August 6 (afternoon practice)
This afternoon the Chiefs offense wore red instead of white, and the defense switched to white uniforms. The team ran the first 40 minutes of practice without pads. During route drills the quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers didnšt even wear helmets.
The jersey switch that had media and fans confused for a while and marked the first time in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs that the offense has worn red on the practice field. When asked why, Head Coach Dick Vermeil had this answer. "Somewhere along the line someone told me that it might be smart that if your quarterback is throwing to a red jersey on Sunday, to wear one on the practice field. I don't know if it makes any difference, but I' always did it that way."
When asked what he wanted to work in the next few days before the game on Sunday, Coach Dick Vermeil answered "staying cool!" But there were a few more things that he will be working on. "Be tough, mentally and physically tough. Work through the heat. Put the pads on, bang each other, but be intelligent about it."
The defense showed up today with some good pass rushing. Although there was no contact on the quarterback the defense racked up plenty of sacks. Defensive end Monty Beisel had a big day, providing one quarterback hurry and a sack. Beisel also made an outstanding interception. While being blocked at the line of scrimmage, Beisel leaped up and tapped the ball to himself for an interception. Other Chiefs to record sacks on the day were Eric Hicks, Duane Clemons, safety Shaunard Harts, and Steve Martin. Also, third year safety Lyle West put a huge hit on rookie Derrick Blaylock. Blaylock was knocked on his back on a running play that lost two yards.
The day also brought forth some exciting plays in the secondary. Cornerback Dyshod Carter made a nice deflection on a fade by Derrick Mayes. Cornerback Ray Crockett was all over field today. He made a great strip on wide receiver Ricky Hall and almost had an interception on a pass that Mayes ripped out of his hands. Wide receiver Chris Thomas played the third wide receiver slot today. Thomas made a great jumping catch in the end zone for a 10-yard score during 11 on 11 play.
Punter Dan Stryzinski was busy punting from the three yard line today. Stryzinski punted eight times and averaged 44.6 yards per punt. Stryzinski also spent time practicing running the clock out and taking a safety.
During the last 11 on 11 drills, quarterback Trent Green threw the ball well. He was four for seven with 67 yards passing. Quarterback Todd Collins was accurate on two out of three passes for 18 yards. Bubby Brister was three for three with 28 yards passing.
After adding pads 40 minutes into the practice, Quarterback Todd Collins looked good practicing hand-offs for the running game. Fullback Tony Richardson had a nice run as did running back Derrick Blaylock right up the middle. Linebacker Glenn Cadrez had a nice strip and Linebacker Gary Stills had a nice tackle.
Quarterback Trent Green threw for a touchdown during 11 on 11 passing drills from 10 yards and Defensive End Duane Clemons had a nice block and a near interception.Trent Green threw 3 completions out of five and two no throws. Seven-year veteran Todd Collins threw 4 completions out of 5, and one interception to defensive end Monty Beisel. Running Back Mike Cloud had a nice 10 yard run during the drill as well.
When asked about running back Mike Cloud, Coach Dick Vermeil said that he was happy with his development. "He's improved the last four or five days. Of course, a running back can't look goodunless you give him a place to run. We're trying to encourage him to press the point of attack and if it's not thetr to go find someplace to run."
Vermeil also commented on how he feels about Rookie running back Derrick Blaylock of Stephen F. Austin College. "He's coming along rapidly. He's got a lot of poise for a rookie. Another thing is he doesn't make any mental mistakes, which is amazing."