Gretz: Gaither did not practice today
 

This does not sound good!

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September 9, 2011 - Bob Gretz | No Comments

From Arrowhead Stadium


Backup OT Jared Gaither was not practicing with the Chiefs during their Friday morning workout inside the stadium. The big man did not immediately head to the rehab area, but after the stretching period Gaither joined the offensive linemen as an observer. Since he signed in the first week of camp, Gaither has had some knee problems.

We’ll find out later today when the Chiefs release their injury report how serious Gaither’s situation might be for Sunday against the Bills. The only other OT on the roster is recently claimed Steve Mareni, who has not yet played in an NFL regular season game.

There were 61 of 61 players on the field for the practice. WR Jonathan Baldwin continues to be a non-participant due to his right thumb. LG Ryan Lilja was back and QB Matt Cassel didn’t appear to be any worse for the wear of the week on that cracked rib suffered last week.

STOP PRINTING

I just assumed Richardson is the starting RT, so I don't see this as a big deal.

What the hell is up with this team bringing lame ducks in. It's been going on for years. "He has a history of being injured" Well lets bring him in for a look.

We can always count on him.......to have at least one holding penalty per game.:banghead:

or 3

Depth?

Gaither had injury issues before last season?

somewhere John Harbaugh chuckles...

because they failed to deal with the OT position aggressively enough and didn't have many options.

What's depth? Did you notice Hudson is the only "depth" for LG, C and RG?

If I was the coaching staff I would be getting to the point with Gaither of either play or don't play until you are fully healed. This is getting pretty old real quick .

Because they read ChiefsPlanet.

doomed, due to the need to carry 14 wide receivers

In all honesty the guys seems like a dumb****. Declares himself 100% and wants to start then cant even stay on the field for more than a few days. I know injuries happen but wtf?