Chiefs Covitz: Eric Fisher still not cleared for full practice sessions - Page 9

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-28-2014, 12:07 AM

Chiefs’ tackle Eric Fisher still not cleared for full practice sessions
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star

Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher’s move from the right side of the line to the all-important left side had to wait another day.

Fisher, who is coming back from offseason shoulder surgery, participated in the first day of the Chiefs’ OTA session on Tuesday but has not been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 team practices.

Donald Stephenson, tabbed to start at right tackle — where Fisher started for most of his rookie year in 2013 — took over the left tackle spot Tuesday. For now, it’s Stephenson who’ll be protecting the quarterback’s blind side, the position vacated when longtime starter Branden Albert left Kansas City as a free agent.

That wasn’t the only change in the first-team offensive line. Rishaw Johnson, who started the regular-season finale at San Diego at right guard last year, was in that spot, a position vacated by Geoff Schwartz and Jon Asamoah. Free-agent signee Jeff Linkenbach was at right tackle.

Only center Rodney Hudson and left guard Jeff Allen were in their same positions as a year ago.

“There are new faces and you have to get them caught up and get them in the mix,” said quarterback Alex Smith. “That’s everybody in the NFL. There is turnover year to year.

“This time of year, because we’re just in helmets, for those guys (on the line), it’s a time to work on assignments, technique … they don’t get to practice the physical part of the game. It’s a different aspect of it for us on the edge … at the skill positions, we can make a little more happen.”

Hurry up offense

It was just the first day of the OTAs, but the Chiefs were already working on their no-huddle offense.

“It’s something we’ve had in the package for a long time,” quarterback Alex Smith said. “I don’t know if (coach Andy Reid) is doing it from an execution or from a conditioning aspect. It’s good work for us out in the heat. These were great conditions to practice in. It makes the environment tough.”

New faces, old places

Free-agent signee Joe Mays took the place of Akeem Jordan at inside linebacker in the base defense; backup Frank Zombo, not first-round draft choice Dee Ford, played in the outside linebacker spot of Justin Houston, who did not report; second-year man Marcus Cooper started at left cornerback in place of Brandon Flowers, who did not report; and veteran Husain Abdullah was in the free safety spot vacated by Kendrick Lewis.

When the Chiefs went to their nickel and dime packages, second-year man Sanders Commings was the third safety; and free agent Chris Owens joined Cooper and Sean Smith as an extra cornerback.

“This league is about change,” Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson said of having a new partner on the inside. “I’m going into my 10th year, and I’ve probably had 10 mike-backers next to me, so it’s one of those things where the organization always gets a reliable mike-backer and Joe Mays is another guy that’s very smart.

“He’s been in the league. He’s a big thumper. We’re working good together right now.”

Plays of the day

In 11-on-11 work, Alex Smith connected on a deep corner route with tight end Anthony Fasano.

Owens made a nice interception of a pass by second-team quarterback Chase Daniel. Commings intercepted a bad throw by second-year quarterback Tyler Bray. Bray came back and hit tight end Richard Jordan for a nice gain down the middle.

Injury report

Tight end Travis Kelce, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, was on the practice field but could not participate. Nose tackle Risean Broussard (knee) and wide receiver Kyle Williams (knee) were also out.

ChiefsCountry · 05-28-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

In the case of a small school prospect, this is an absolute truth.

That would be nice if he wasn't the #1 overall pick when the other two left tackles to go that high were Hall of Famers.

RunKC · 05-28-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

He was purported as the best overall player in the draft

Dorsey saw his potential long term being great. Same with Ford. It takes more than a year.

If he's still struggling massively this year, I will join you in disappointment.

**the Talking Can** · 05-28-2014, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

This board never ceases to amaze me. Geno Smith gets a pass bc he's a rookie but Eric Fisher is the worst pick in the world.
Eric Fisher has to be a world beater his first year.

Good stuff.

he won 8 games as a rookie

we jerk off about udfa QBs

if we drafted a QB that won 8 games as a rookie, there would be the world's biggest circle jerk

but since we didn't draft him, we pretend a 2nd round QB winning 8 games is no better or more valuable than teh #1 pick in the draft managing to be one of the worst RTs in the league, when he wasn't just injured that is

Chiefs fans...always the smartest (Tyler Wilson!)

milkman · 05-28-2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

Dorsey saw his potential long term being great. Same with Ford. It takes more than a year.

If he's still struggling massively this year, I will join you in disappointment.

I hated the pick.

But given where he's from, and futher given that his offseason surgury delayed his offseason development, I think waiting for another season before labeling him would be reasonable.

RunKC · 05-28-2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

he won 8 games as a rookie

we jerk off about udfa QBs

if we drafted a QB that won 8 games as a rookie, there would be the world's biggest circle jerk

but since we didn't draft him, we pretend a 2nd round QB winning 8 games is no better or more valuable than teh #1 pick in the draft managing to be one of the worst RTs in the league, when he wasn't just injured that is

Chiefs fans...always the smartest (Tyler Wilson!)

Thank god for that defense winning me games! /Geno Smith

RunKC · 05-28-2014, 12:14 PM

Again with the assumptions

"Alex didn't win the first 9 games. Our defense did!"

"Geno smith won 8 games!"

**Rausch** · 05-28-2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

Come on. People say our 9-0 start was not Alex but the D but Geno wasn't the same?

Alex was a successful game manager. He didn't make mistakes, he didn't make stupid decisions, he didn't hurt his team. Alex also scrambled for first downs and avoided sacks.

It's pretty rare for even a vet QB to switch teams and immediately be clicking with everyone on the offense. It takes time.

And really I have no right to be mad a Fisher. He didn't choose to be the number 1 pick. We reached for him...

scho63 · 05-28-2014, 12:42 PM

Tin Can Fisher!

Another shitty 1st round pick brought to you by your KC Chiefs!

In58men · 05-28-2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

Dude... this shit is forever!

If you look in the back you can see me. I am wearing the white sleeve shirt with my arms crossed.

In58men · 05-28-2014, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

"Off season" surgery would - by definition - happen at least in February. And you are all freaking out that a dude who had surgery in February isn't cleared for full contact in May.

My god there's so much stupid nonsense from otherwise smart people it's shocking.

I'm not talking to you, Inmem. You're just a ****ing twat all the time, so it's expected of you.

You must be one of those true fans I've been hearing about.

The type of dumbass who believes in everything we do is the best move.

TEX · 05-28-2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmem58

If you look in the back you can see me. I am wearing the white sleeve shirt with my arms crossed.

Are you sure you're not the fat guy in the white Chiefs helmet T-shirt in the front that's

???

In58men · 05-28-2014, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX

Are you sure you're not the fat guy in the white Chiefs helmet T-shirt in the front that's

???

That's saphojunkie or whatever his ****ing name is lol

**notorious** · 05-28-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmem58

That's saphojunkie or whatever his ****ing name is lol

Saccapoo was in the the bathroom fapping.

TEX · 05-28-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmem58

That's saphojunkie or whatever his ****ing name is lol

That's some FUNNY shit whoever it is!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-28-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefs Fan Logic: LT's need the same development schedule that QBs do.

It's worse than that. Every QB is a bust after one year, but everyone else needs time.

05-28-2014, 12:07 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2787187	Covitz: Eric Fisher still not cleared for full practice sessions Chiefs’ tackle Eric Fisher still not cleared for full practice sessions By RANDY COVITZ The Kansas City Star Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher’s move from the right side of the line to the all-important left side had to wait another day. Fisher, who is coming back from offseason shoulder surgery, participated in the first day of the Chiefs’ OTA session on Tuesday but has not been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 team practices. Donald Stephenson, tabbed to start at right tackle — where Fisher started for most of his rookie year in 2013 — took over the left tackle spot Tuesday. For now, it’s Stephenson who’ll be protecting the quarterback’s blind side, the position vacated when longtime starter Branden Albert left Kansas City as a free agent. That wasn’t the only change in the first-team offensive line. Rishaw Johnson, who started the regular-season finale at San Diego at right guard last year, was in that spot, a position vacated by Geoff Schwartz and Jon Asamoah. Free-agent signee Jeff Linkenbach was at right tackle. Only center Rodney Hudson and left guard Jeff Allen were in their same positions as a year ago. “There are new faces and you have to get them caught up and get them in the mix,” said quarterback Alex Smith. “That’s everybody in the NFL. There is turnover year to year. “This time of year, because we’re just in helmets, for those guys (on the line), it’s a time to work on assignments, technique … they don’t get to practice the physical part of the game. It’s a different aspect of it for us on the edge … at the skill positions, we can make a little more happen.” Hurry up offense It was just the first day of the OTAs, but the Chiefs were already working on their no-huddle offense. “It’s something we’ve had in the package for a long time,” quarterback Alex Smith said. “I don’t know if (coach Andy Reid) is doing it from an execution or from a conditioning aspect. It’s good work for us out in the heat. These were great conditions to practice in. It makes the environment tough.” New faces, old places Free-agent signee Joe Mays took the place of Akeem Jordan at inside linebacker in the base defense; backup Frank Zombo, not first-round draft choice Dee Ford, played in the outside linebacker spot of Justin Houston, who did not report; second-year man Marcus Cooper started at left cornerback in place of Brandon Flowers, who did not report; and veteran Husain Abdullah was in the free safety spot vacated by Kendrick Lewis. When the Chiefs went to their nickel and dime packages, second-year man Sanders Commings was the third safety; and free agent Chris Owens joined Cooper and Sean Smith as an extra cornerback. “This league is about change,” Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson said of having a new partner on the inside. “I’m going into my 10th year, and I’ve probably had 10 mike-backers next to me, so it’s one of those things where the organization always gets a reliable mike-backer and Joe Mays is another guy that’s very smart. “He’s been in the league. He’s a big thumper. We’re working good together right now.” Plays of the day In 11-on-11 work, Alex Smith connected on a deep corner route with tight end Anthony Fasano. Owens made a nice interception of a pass by second-team quarterback Chase Daniel. Commings intercepted a bad throw by second-year quarterback Tyler Bray. Bray came back and hit tight end Richard Jordan for a nice gain down the middle. Injury report Tight end Travis Kelce, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, was on the practice field but could not participate. Nose tackle Risean Broussard (knee) and wide receiver Kyle Williams (knee) were also out.
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1430389	Again with the assumptions "Alex didn't win the first 9 games. Our defense did!" "Geno smith won 8 games!" __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley
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scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-730000	Tin Can Fisher! Another shitty 1st round pick brought to you by your KC Chiefs! __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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