Chiefs camp buzz...

[Deberg_1990]

Sounds like Huard looked more solid last night....

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/219152.html

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards cut Saturday’s scrimmage with the Vikings about 45 minutes short after a series of minor skirmishes, almost all of which involved Minnesota defensive end Ray Edwards.

“Everyone had short fuses today,” Herm Edwards said. “You’re always nervous because you don’t want things to escalate. It’s no one’s fault. It’s football. It’s not worth going 20 more plays and getting five guys injured.”

Huard’s night

Damon Huard had a much better night than Brodie Croyle as the two players battled to become the starting quarterback. Huard threw the most impressive pass of the practice, a 21-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez.

Croyle struggled. He had one pass intercepted by Heath Farwell, a reserve linebacker. Farwell should have intercepted a second Croyle pass, but he dropped it instead.

On another play, Croyle had rookie wide receiver Maurice Price open, but threw a bad pass and an incompletion.

Familiar face

Friday’s and Saturday’s workouts were a chance for Vikings fullback Tony Richardson to reunite with some of his former Chiefs teammates.

“It was hard to even recognize half of the guys because the roster has been turned over so much,” Richardson said. “But it was good to see guys like Donnie (Edwards) and Tony (Gonzalez). It’s all about being a professional. Once you come across the stripes it doesn’t matter who you’re playing against. You’ve got to get the job done.”

One player Richardson spoke with after Saturday’s workout was Priest Holmes. Richardson said he wasn’t surprised that Holmes decided to return to the Chiefs after a two-year layoff.

“Not at all,” Richardson said. “He sent me an e-mail about a week before the big announcement. If anyone can come back after a two-year layoff and light it up, it’s Priest Holmes.”



WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT …
THE OFFENSE
Justin Medlock made five of six field-goal attempts. He was successful from 30, 33, 36, 40 and 45 yards. His 43-yard attempt was wide left. … Kolby Smith was again impressive. He made a couple of long runs. … Wide receiver Brent Little, who grew up in Kansas City, made a leaping catch of an over-the-middle Croyle pass for a big gain.

THE DEFENSE
Linebacker Keyaron Fox made an excellent play during seven-on-seven drills when he dove to break up a pass. … Linebacker Justin Phinisee intercepted a pass during the same drills. … Rookie tackle Tank Tyler worked with the first team defensive line. … Linebacker Napoleon Harris missed the workout to deal with a personal matter, Edwards said. … Backup safety Greg Wesley appeared to have a nice pass breakup but was called for interference instead.

INJURY REPORT
Running back Priest Holmes (neck), tight end Jason Dunn (back), offensive lineman Chris Bober (unspecified injury), defensive tackle Alfonso Boone (finger) and linebackers David Hicks (knee) and Nate Harris (foot) did not practice.

CONTRACT WATCH
Rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is unsigned and not in camp. Running back Larry Johnson continued his holdout and is also not in camp.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE
The Chiefs have the day off and will return to practice on Monday.

[Rain Man]

I'm disappointed that Tony Richardson didn't let me know ahead of time about Priest.

And I think I said the same thing last year in camp, but Justin Phinisee's name sure gets mentioned a lot regarding good plays.

[Rain Man]

Never mind. I was thinking about Chris Johnson, not Phinisee. Regardless, I hope Phinisee becomes the greatest superstar in the history of pro football.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...light=phinisee

[blueballs]

Richardson is nothing but trouble
the last year in River Falls fights galore
now with the Vikes and the team is all thugs