KC Star Chiefs Notes: Morton will play Sunday

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http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...fs/9634683.htm

CHIEFS NOTES


MORTON TO PLAY

After wide receiver Johnnie Morton finished the week of practice without experiencing any significant problems, coach Dick Vermeil said Morton would play Sunday at Denver.

Vermeil said Morton, Eddie Kennison and Dante Hall would receive significant playing time against the Broncos. That leaves rookie Richard Smith as the spare receiver who may not get many snaps.

LAST YEAR'S DEBACLE

The Chiefs' 45-27 loss last year in Denver is best remembered for the Broncos' Clinton Portis rushing for 218 yards and five touchdowns. Few recall that the Chiefs led 21-17 at halftime after getting a touchdown on each first-half possession.

Quarterback Trent Green is one. He also recalled that the Chiefs didn't score again until the game's final moments, long after the Broncos pulled away.

“In the second half we were like a completely different team,” Green said. “We've somehow got to play like we did those first two quarters but stretch it over a four-quarter period. That's something that we're stressing every day.”


INJURY REPORT

Pos. Chiefs Injury Status
TE Kris Wilson leg O
LB Kawika Mitchell ankle D
LB Keyaron Fox thigh Q
WR Samie Parker hamstring Q
WR Dante Hall shin P
CB Dexter McCleon shoulder P
WR Johnnie Morton Achilles P
G Brian Waters bicep P

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Pos. Broncos Injury Status
DT Luther Elliss shoulder Q
OT Cornell Green groin Q
LB Patrick Chukwurah back Q
LB Terry Pierce knee P

Key: O – Out; D – Doubtful; Q – Questionable; P – Probable.

— Adam Teicher/The Star

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Let Smith play when we're up by 12 billion points.

Especially against Dungver, we need as many good experienced players on the field as we can get. And yes, Morton is a "good, experienced" player.