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Q&A with DICK VERMEIL
Aug 05, 2005, 10:55:02 AM

TRAINING CAMP

Morning
Q: How was the work after a day off?
DICK VERMEIL: “Like I told them: days off and vacation have one thing in common. They come to an end and you have to go back to work. They did. It took them a little while. It takes a while to get their motors running again, but they did a good job.”

Q: When do you expect Priest to get medical clearance to practice again?
VERMEIL: He’ll practice; he’ll practice this afternoon.”

Q: Keyaron Fox is now playing on the right side at linebacker. How’s that working out?
VERMEIL: “We want him to be able to play both, so he has to work at both. We can’t say what game during the year someone might not be able to play. If he’s not starting he’s got to be able to play more than one spot. We’ll do with some other linebackers as well. But he’s been in the system long enough now and through the off-season program so it’s not confusing to him.”

Q: Derrick Johnson’s been working with the ones almost exclusively today. Is that a depth chart change?
VERMEIL: “He’s needs the work. He needs the work and obviously he has the ability to be up there. The ones get more reps than the twos, so that’s where he is.”

Q: Freddie Mitchell’s back in town today but not practicing.
VERMEIL: “As you know, he elected not to have (knee) scoped. That’s a decision he’s made and he plans to get back faster than he would have if he had it scoped. Only time will tell if the decision is right. It’s risky.”

Q: Who would be your right tackle today if the season began?
VERMEIL: “Our right tackle today would be (Kevin) Sampson. He’s done a good job. You know, there’s no substitute for toughness and determination and he’s got a lot of that. He’s a pretty good football player. All he does is get better.”

Q: Who would be your right guard?
VERMEIL: “Probably John Welbourn.”

Q: Are the days over where you can just not worry about your offensive line?
VERMEIL: “I have a concern about Will Shields getting ready to go but I like what I see. He has a determination and an enthusiasm and confidence. The work he picked up today was more aggressive.”

Q: Have you seen any signs of wear and tear on Willie Roaf?
VERMEIL: “No, I haven’t. In fact, I think working him once a day has helped him. But he’s having, to me, his best camp since I’ve been here.”

Q: Your assessment of the linebackers?
VERMEIL: “They’re doing fine. We’ve only been here a week. I’m pleased with their progress but they haven’t been in a real live scrimmage. We’ll do that against Minnesota.”

Q: How is the progress coming with Shawn Barber and Mike Maslowski?
VERMEIL: “Barber will be on physically unable to perform starting the season. Medically we know it make take another six weeks into the season before he’s really ready to be turned loose.
“Maslowski is questionable, that’s all. His mother went through a by-pass operation so he’s been excused and there right now.”

Q: When will Freddie Mitchell be ready to go?
VERMEIL: “The thing about the National Football League is it doesn’t stop to wait for somebody. It just keeps on going. Freddie and I met yesterday and the sooner he gets back the better opportunity he has to compete. But you can’t be competitive when you’re not on the field.”

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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Q&A with DICK VERMEIL 8.5.05 http://kcchiefs.com/news/2005/08/05/...dick_vermeil7/ Q&A with DICK VERMEIL Aug 05, 2005, 10:55:02 AM TRAINING CAMP Morning Q: How was the work after a day off? DICK VERMEIL: “Like I told them: days off and vacation have one thing in common. They come to an end and you have to go back to work. They did. It took them a little while. It takes a while to get their motors running again, but they did a good job.” Q: When do you expect Priest to get medical clearance to practice again? VERMEIL: He’ll practice; he’ll practice this afternoon.” Q: Keyaron Fox is now playing on the right side at linebacker. How’s that working out? VERMEIL: “We want him to be able to play both, so he has to work at both. We can’t say what game during the year someone might not be able to play. If he’s not starting he’s got to be able to play more than one spot. We’ll do with some other linebackers as well. But he’s been in the system long enough now and through the off-season program so it’s not confusing to him.” Q: Derrick Johnson’s been working with the ones almost exclusively today. Is that a depth chart change? VERMEIL: “He’s needs the work. He needs the work and obviously he has the ability to be up there. The ones get more reps than the twos, so that’s where he is.” Q: Freddie Mitchell’s back in town today but not practicing. VERMEIL: “As you know, he elected not to have (knee) scoped. That’s a decision he’s made and he plans to get back faster than he would have if he had it scoped. Only time will tell if the decision is right. It’s risky.” Q: Who would be your right tackle today if the season began? VERMEIL: “Our right tackle today would be (Kevin) Sampson. He’s done a good job. You know, there’s no substitute for toughness and determination and he’s got a lot of that. He’s a pretty good football player. All he does is get better.” Q: Who would be your right guard? VERMEIL: “Probably John Welbourn.” Q: Are the days over where you can just not worry about your offensive line? VERMEIL: “I have a concern about Will Shields getting ready to go but I like what I see. He has a determination and an enthusiasm and confidence. The work he picked up today was more aggressive.” Q: Have you seen any signs of wear and tear on Willie Roaf? VERMEIL: “No, I haven’t. In fact, I think working him once a day has helped him. But he’s having, to me, his best camp since I’ve been here.” Q: Your assessment of the linebackers? VERMEIL: “They’re doing fine. We’ve only been here a week. I’m pleased with their progress but they haven’t been in a real live scrimmage. We’ll do that against Minnesota.” Q: How is the progress coming with Shawn Barber and Mike Maslowski? VERMEIL: “Barber will be on physically unable to perform starting the season. Medically we know it make take another six weeks into the season before he’s really ready to be turned loose. “Maslowski is questionable, that’s all. His mother went through a by-pass operation so he’s been excused and there right now.” Q: When will Freddie Mitchell be ready to go? VERMEIL: “The thing about the National Football League is it doesn’t stop to wait for somebody. It just keeps on going. Freddie and I met yesterday and the sooner he gets back the better opportunity he has to compete. But you can’t be competitive when you’re not on the field.”
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