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**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.

**BossChief** · 05-28-2014, 09:30 PM

Eric Fisher was such a solid right tackle by the end of the year that the coaching staff sat his ass down for the playoff game.

chiefzilla1501 · 05-28-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Eric Fisher was such a solid right tackle by the end of the year that the coaching staff sat his ass down for the playoff game.

Fisher was pulled from the final regular season Colts game with a groin injury. He ended up having surgery for a sports hernia and that probably happened because all year he was compensating for a shoulder he had surgery on.

Just because he was cleared to play doesn't make it a good idea.

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-29-2014, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

If you have ever asked this question on this forum, you're not a moderate on the true fan/anti-fan spectrum.

You yourself seem to ask this question once a week.

You're full on ****ing true fan. A raging true fan. Flaming true fan.

And yes, that kind of true fannery is 10x more annoying than the angriest of anti-fans.

Are you the Man that InMen is in?

Frosty · 05-29-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

I thought it came from Carl Peterson and the normal CP slant it evolved.

Yeah, it came from King Carl calling season ticket holders the "true fans". On CP, that morphed into the guys that are just happy with the team going 9-7 every year, and sometimes squeaking into the playoffs, so they can party at Arrowhead.

RunKC · 05-29-2014, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Fisher was pulled from the final regular season Colts game with a groin injury. He ended up having surgery for a sports hernia and that probably happened because all year he was compensating for a shoulder he had surgery on.

Just because he was cleared to play doesn't make it a good idea.

Amazing that he doesn't understand that

**BossChief** · 05-29-2014, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Fisher was pulled from the final regular season Colts game with a groin injury. He ended up having surgery for a sports hernia and that probably happened because all year he was compensating for a shoulder he had surgery on.

Just because he was cleared to play doesn't make it a good idea.

Something broke in his hand
His shoulder is ****ed
His groin is ****ed

Jesus.

They let Brandon Albert walk due to concerns about his medical and then drafted the Brodie Croyle of OTs with the first overall pick

RunKC · 05-29-2014, 08:43 AM

I would expect his shoulder to not be a problem this year with the added weight he's putting on. 306 lbs is not enough for a guy that's 6'7".

Anyone paying attention to Reid's history would know he likes his lineman big. It was a foregone conclusion that they were going to want him to get up to at least 320.

okcchief · 05-29-2014, 09:08 AM

Alex Smith has a better chance of a body bag than 140 million. He's ****ing doomed with this line.

**RealSNR** · 05-29-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Are you the Man that InMen is in?

You even proudly changed your name to TrueFanDave, dude.

A moderate my ****ing ass.

Titty Meat · 05-29-2014, 10:18 AM

This team had the #1 pick and drafted a backup lineman.

Wow.

ChiefsCountry · 05-29-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

This team had the #1 pick and drafted a backup lineman.

Wow.

Top 5 picks
Glenn Dorsey
Tyson Jackson
Eric Berry
Eric Fisher

BBQ in the parking lot!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-29-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

I would think someone of your age and logic would easily be able to understand my response did adress the entire premise of his post.

Apparently I overestimated your comprehension skills.

I have to ask, did you even read his post?

Did you not understand the entire premis of his post is the he cant stand the lack of objective dispassionate analysis by "homers" yet he completely lacks that skill himself so I have no idea how he could differentiate.

Yeah, because I never do anything like actually analyze the merits of players in threads you have scores of posts in, do I?

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-29-2014, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

You even proudly changed your name to TrueFanDave, dude.

A moderate my ****ing ass.

LOL Do you know what tongue-in-cheek means?

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-29-2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Top 5 picks
Glenn Dorsey
Tyson Jackson
Eric Berry
Eric Fisher

BBQ in the parking lot!

Jackson and Fisher are legit complaints. I thought everyone liked Berry. Well, except for Sac, who wanted Okung LOL.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-29-2014, 11:28 AM

And to the Marcelluses, RunKC's and Detoxings of the world, who of these Great Red Hopes have I been wrong about?

Of the picks I criticized heavily, here's the one I was wrong about: Dontari Poe.

Tyson Jackson? McCluster? Arenas? Alex Magee? Cassel?

Perhaps you need to stop blaming me for pissing in the Kool-Aid and figure out if the stank is from the dumb mother****ers mixing it with vinegar instead of water.

When the Chiefs make great selections like Berry and Houston, I praise them. When they go to war with stiffs like Mike Brown, Zach Thomas, or ****a I don't.

We've all seen how good franchises are run. This is not one of them. So perhaps, instead of bitching at other people who note reality, you should do what I did and refuse to subsidize the incompetence.

05-28-2014, 12:07 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2777187	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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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7269572	And to the Marcelluses, RunKC's and Detoxings of the world, who of these Great Red Hopes have I been wrong about? Of the picks I criticized heavily, here's the one I was wrong about: Dontari Poe. Tyson Jackson? McCluster? Arenas? Alex Magee? Cassel? Perhaps you need to stop blaming me for pissing in the Kool-Aid and figure out if the stank is from the dumb mother**ers mixing it with vinegar instead of water. When the Chiefs make great selections like Berry and Houston, I praise them. When they go to war with stiffs like Mike Brown, Zach Thomas, or **a I don't. We've all seen how good franchises are run. This is not one of them. So perhaps, instead of bitching at other people who note reality, you should do what I did and refuse to subsidize the incompetence. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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