Chiefs Covitz:Alarm bells briefly ring for Chiefs’ Eric Fisher - Page 2

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-10-2013, 12:45 AM

Alarm bells briefly ring for Chiefs’ Eric Fisher
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star
It looked a bit ominous when Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Eric Fisher, escorted by club medical personnel, headed for the locker room Friday night during the first half’s 2-minute warning.

Fisher, the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, started at right tackle against the New Orleans Saints and participated in all 14 plays of the game’s opening touchdown drive.

As it turned out, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Fisher’s injury was minor, a sore left thumb. But Fisher spent quite a bit of time in the trainer’s room with ice on the thumb after the 17-13 loss to the Saints.

“I just banged up my thumb a little bit,” Fisher said. “My hands have been banged up all camp. We’ll find out more … but I’m feeling all right.”

Fisher couldn’t pinpoint exactly when he got hurt.

“You’re in a zone out there,” he said. “You try to remember, but sometimes you don’t. When I came off the field, my thumb was hurting a little bit, and I got it checked out.”

After he was examined, Fisher returned to the sidelines and watched the second half from the bench with the rest of the first unit.

“I had a blast tonight,” he said. “It was great to play in an NFL game. It was a goal of mine for a long time, and it’s a good feeling.”

If Fisher is unable to practice or play this week, he’ll join growing list of injured tackles. Backup Donald Stephenson missed the past week after undergoing surgery on a broken pinky finger on his left hand, though he is expected to return next week.

The club already has lost two rookie free agent tackles for the season, Dustin Waldron and Colin Kelly with knee injuries, and Tommie Draheim is out with a concussion. The Chiefs brought in another free agent tackle on Thursday, Hutch Erickson, who was in uniform Friday night.

Besides Fisher’s injury, backup defensive end Austin Lane left the game with sore ribs, and cornerback Neiko Thorpe was dehydrated and cramped.

**RealSNR** · 08-10-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Albert struggled his first season and everyone complained then, too.

Hardly. Albert started sucking when Haley made him lose all that weight. His first season surpassed many people's expectations for a converted guard from college

**mdchiefsfan** · 08-10-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Hardly. Albert started sucking when Haley made him lose all that weight. His first season surpassed many people's expectations for a converted guard from college

That's right...

Well, the point still stands.

Ace Gunner · 08-10-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Hardly. Albert started sucking when Haley made him lose all that weight. His first season surpassed many people's expectations for a converted guard from college

not true -- he said during camp last season he lost even more weight and felt even better.

Albert got help on both sides from Waters & TE Brad Cottam, who was at Albert's side nearly every snap the Chiefs played during Albert's rook season.

the next year they "took the training wheels off" and we have seen Albert making his way.

**the Talking Can** · 08-10-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Albert struggled his first season and everyone complained then, too.

"Move him to Guard," they said.

Now they beg to get him re-signed.

Cut the guy some slack, let's see how he develops. Jesus

albert started 16 games at a new position, gave up 4.5 sacks, no holding penalties, and only 1 false start penalty

so quit making shit up...he had a great rookie year

**RealSNR** · 08-10-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

not true -- he said during camp last season he lost even more weight and felt even better.

Albert got help on both sides from Waters & TE Brad Cottam, who was at Albert's side nearly every snap the Chiefs played during Albert's rook season.

the next year they "took the training wheels off" and we have seen Albert making his way.

Albert got help from Waters the next year, too.

Brad Cottam

I know you hate Albert for some ****ed up reason. Just try to keep the bullshit out of conversation as much as you can. Thanks.

Setsuna · 08-10-2013, 09:36 AM

Yeah Albert was taken first overall too. Oh wait....

**mdchiefsfan** · 08-10-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

albert started 16 games at a new position, gave up 4.5 sacks, no holding penalties, and only 1 false start penalty

so quit making shit up...he had a great rookie year

See above ass wipe, I admitted my mistake. But if you think people weren't bagging on Albert for years and then turned to love him once he developed, then your delusional (which was the main purpose of my post).

Ace Gunner · 08-10-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Albert got help from Waters the next year, too.

Brad Cottam

I know you hate Albert for some ****ed up reason. Just try to keep the bullshit out of conversation as much as you can. Thanks.

nah dawg, I hate it when folks make up stupid shit and then try to cover it up making it personal.

but that's how y'all roll... so **** ya

Albert played well last night. He was actually holding his blocks better than in the past. so, there's that.

**the Talking Can** · 08-10-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

See above ass wipe, I admitted my mistake. But if you think people weren't bagging on Albert for years and then turned to love him once he developed then your delusional (which was the main purpose of my post).

yes, morons thought he sucked, when in fact he didn't...the chances of Fisher being as good as a rookie Albert are basically 0

**RealSNR** · 08-10-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

nah dawg, I hate it when folks make up stupid shit and then try to cover it up making it personal.

but that's how y'all roll... so **** ya

Albert played well last night. He was actually holding his blocks better than in the past. so, there's that.

Nobody's making up shit here, dude. The weight loss clearly affected Albert more than losing Brad ****ing Cottam. THAT is what I call making up stupid shit.

**the Talking Can** · 08-10-2013, 09:40 AM

and albert did that as a rookie with croyle, huard, thigpen

and still fans hate him....and love worthless clowns like DMC

Ace Gunner · 08-10-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Bibsby

Yeah Albert was taken first overall too. Oh wait....

I'm going to copyright the comment in your sig and then sue you

but only after I put you in a british built automobile with the driver's side reversed and make you drive your way out of Manhattan while I follow you with a vid cam.

because you and o. city don't have any ****ing idea what it's like to play both sides of the offense. but given this experience, you would at least have a god damn clue.

**mdchiefsfan** · 08-10-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

yes, morons thought he sucked, when in fact he didn't...the chances of Fisher being as good as a rookie Albert are basically 0

That's all I was getting at, people complained and it turned out they were wrong about him. They could be wrong about Fisher, too.

Ace Gunner · 08-10-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Nobody's making up shit here, dude. The weight loss clearly affected Albert more than losing Brad ****ing Cottam. THAT is what I call making up stupid shit.

still a lie. look up Albert's comment for yourself.

**BossChief** · 08-10-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I hope you're not implying he's faking an injury. He wasn't getting thrown around yesterday. He looked pretty good for a noob.

I won't be able to watch the game until Monday when I get back from California and didn't say a word about the game. Nor did I say he was "faking an injury"...but I absolutely DID imply that the guy needs to toughen up in this league if he is gonna ever be "an elite OT"

When your sore fingers are the reason given for not playing as well as your peers and the X-rays come back as there being no problem...you need to stfu and play the game at a high level and play through the pain.

FFS Ronnie Lott cut a finger off in the middle of a game.

No excuses.

08-10-2013, 12:45 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2867187	Covitz:Alarm bells briefly ring for Chiefs’ Eric Fisher Alarm bells briefly ring for Chiefs’ Eric Fisher By RANDY COVITZ The Kansas City Star It looked a bit ominous when Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Eric Fisher, escorted by club medical personnel, headed for the locker room Friday night during the first half’s 2-minute warning. Fisher, the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, started at right tackle against the New Orleans Saints and participated in all 14 plays of the game’s opening touchdown drive. As it turned out, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Fisher’s injury was minor, a sore left thumb. But Fisher spent quite a bit of time in the trainer’s room with ice on the thumb after the 17-13 loss to the Saints. “I just banged up my thumb a little bit,” Fisher said. “My hands have been banged up all camp. We’ll find out more … but I’m feeling all right.” Fisher couldn’t pinpoint exactly when he got hurt. “You’re in a zone out there,” he said. “You try to remember, but sometimes you don’t. When I came off the field, my thumb was hurting a little bit, and I got it checked out.” After he was examined, Fisher returned to the sidelines and watched the second half from the bench with the rest of the first unit. “I had a blast tonight,” he said. “It was great to play in an NFL game. It was a goal of mine for a long time, and it’s a good feeling.” If Fisher is unable to practice or play this week, he’ll join growing list of injured tackles. Backup Donald Stephenson missed the past week after undergoing surgery on a broken pinky finger on his left hand, though he is expected to return next week. The club already has lost two rookie free agent tackles for the season, Dustin Waldron and Colin Kelly with knee injuries, and Tommie Draheim is out with a concussion. The Chiefs brought in another free agent tackle on Thursday, Hutch Erickson, who was in uniform Friday night. Besides Fisher’s injury, backup defensive end Austin Lane left the game with sore ribs, and cornerback Neiko Thorpe was dehydrated and cramped.
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