Chiefs Chiefs Buzz: Baldwin might make debut against Colts - Page 3

Deberg_1990 · 10-06-2011, 07:23 AM

Hooray!!

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/05...n-baldwin.html

Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Wednesday that he hopes that rookie wide receiver Jon Baldwin finally will make his regular-season debut Sunday against the Colts.

Baldwin on Wednesday was, for the first time since fracturing his thumb in a fight with teammate Thomas Jones, listed as a full participant in practice. He had been limited the last several weeks. Baldwin told reporters last week that he hoped to rejoin his teammates soon but was again made inactive for this past Sunday’s game.

“I know he’s been really working hard,” Haley said, “and I’m excited. … It’s hard to sit there on the sidelines and not get to do much. This is another kid who really cares and wants to be in there trying to help. We’ll see as the week progresses where he is.”

Baldwin was the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick this year, and he has been sidelined since the second week of the preseason. Haley said these weeks have been similar to offseason practices for Baldwin, in that he has been exposed to the team’s offense and its players, but contact and actual football work has been limited.

“Hopefully that accelerates where he is,” Haley said. “We’ll just have to see where he is physically.”

At least for now, Baldwin will work with the special-teams unit. Haley said Baldwin’s performance there could be the deciding factor on whether he is active against the Colts.

Chiefs prepare for two QBs

Colts coach Jim Caldwell indicated Wednesday that Curtis Painter is the team’s starting QB for now, but that doesn’t mean the Chiefs are ignoring the possibility that Kerry Collins could return by Sunday.

Collins was held out of Monday’s game with a concussion, and Painter started in the team’s loss to Tampa Bay.

“Kerry has not been cleared as of yet,” Caldwell said. “… Certainly at this point in time, Curtis is our starter.”

Still, Haley said the Chiefs are preparing for both.

“Just as the week goes on,” Haley said, “we’ll try to figure out how that’s going to go.”

Painter completed 13 of 30 passes for 281 yards and two TDs against the Bucs. Collins completed 49 percent of his passes and averaged 160.3 passing yards in his three starts this season.

Chiefs add practice squad running back

The Chiefs signed Shaun Draughn to their practice squad Wednesday, releasing offensive lineman Butch Lewis to make room. Draughn is a 6-foot, 205-pound rusher who spent time with Washington this season as an undrafted free agent.

Injury report

Safety Jon McGraw had a knee injury Wednesday but was a full participant in practice. Receiver Terrance Copper was out because of an illness.

For the Colts, offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle), guard Ryan Diem (ankle), defensive end Dwight Freeney (abdominal) and defensive tackles Fili Moala (ankle) and Drake Nevis (back) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. QB Collins (concussion) and linebacker Ernie Sims (knee) were limited, and tight end Brody Eldridge (knee) and guards Mike Pollak (arm) and Joe Reitz (ankle) were full participants.

SenselessChiefsFan · 10-06-2011, 04:28 PM

I can't wait to see him on the field. The catch in the preseason that was ruled incomplete was pretty sick. I think the kid has crazy talent. Given that the Chiefs are without Moeaki and Charles, they NEED Baldwin.

SenselessChiefsFan · 10-06-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefFripp

Cassel will come out of the booth again ! I think he's telegraphing less and looking beyond his first read. I think this offseason hurt Cassel more than most, he'll be back in fine form by the time we get to the brutal second half of our season. Let someone else get lucky

I think this last game might have been a turning point for Cassel's season. I still think he is an average, servicable QB who can manage the game with enough talent around him.....not a Franchise QB.

I would love to get 'lucky'. Unfortunately, the Chiefs are not 0-16 bad....which is what I think it will take.

Miami will do well to win a single game.

whoman69 · 10-06-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

No. Not kidding. If he's like like T.O., ya put up with his shit because he can play. If he can't play, ya don't. That's what I meant.

No, you don't, and nobody has with TO before. He's crapped in his nest at almost every stop he's been in. Only the Bungles believe character doesn't matter at all.

whoman69 · 10-06-2011, 04:45 PM

Having a receiver whose nickname is thumbs is probably not a good thing.

Deberg_1990 · 10-06-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I can't wait to see him on the field. The catch in the preseason that was ruled incomplete was pretty sick. I think the kid has crazy talent. Given that the Chiefs are without Moeaki and Charles, they NEED Baldwin.

Baldwin and Bowe on the outside with with breaston in the middle has the potential to be sick.

whoman69 · 10-06-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Baldwin and Bowe on the outside with with breaston in the middle has the potential to be sick.

I don't think we've had a slot presence since tony g.

10-06-2011, 07:23 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $294454	Chiefs Buzz: Baldwin might make debut against Colts Hooray!! http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/05...n-baldwin.html Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Wednesday that he hopes that rookie wide receiver Jon Baldwin finally will make his regular-season debut Sunday against the Colts. Baldwin on Wednesday was, for the first time since fracturing his thumb in a fight with teammate Thomas Jones, listed as a full participant in practice. He had been limited the last several weeks. Baldwin told reporters last week that he hoped to rejoin his teammates soon but was again made inactive for this past Sunday’s game. “I know he’s been really working hard,” Haley said, “and I’m excited. … It’s hard to sit there on the sidelines and not get to do much. This is another kid who really cares and wants to be in there trying to help. We’ll see as the week progresses where he is.” Baldwin was the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick this year, and he has been sidelined since the second week of the preseason. Haley said these weeks have been similar to offseason practices for Baldwin, in that he has been exposed to the team’s offense and its players, but contact and actual football work has been limited. “Hopefully that accelerates where he is,” Haley said. “We’ll just have to see where he is physically.” At least for now, Baldwin will work with the special-teams unit. Haley said Baldwin’s performance there could be the deciding factor on whether he is active against the Colts. Chiefs prepare for two QBs Colts coach Jim Caldwell indicated Wednesday that Curtis Painter is the team’s starting QB for now, but that doesn’t mean the Chiefs are ignoring the possibility that Kerry Collins could return by Sunday. Collins was held out of Monday’s game with a concussion, and Painter started in the team’s loss to Tampa Bay. “Kerry has not been cleared as of yet,” Caldwell said. “… Certainly at this point in time, Curtis is our starter.” Still, Haley said the Chiefs are preparing for both. “Just as the week goes on,” Haley said, “we’ll try to figure out how that’s going to go.” Painter completed 13 of 30 passes for 281 yards and two TDs against the Bucs. Collins completed 49 percent of his passes and averaged 160.3 passing yards in his three starts this season. Chiefs add practice squad running back The Chiefs signed Shaun Draughn to their practice squad Wednesday, releasing offensive lineman Butch Lewis to make room. Draughn is a 6-foot, 205-pound rusher who spent time with Washington this season as an undrafted free agent. Injury report Safety Jon McGraw had a knee injury Wednesday but was a full participant in practice. Receiver Terrance Copper was out because of an illness. For the Colts, offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle), guard Ryan Diem (ankle), defensive end Dwight Freeney (abdominal) and defensive tackles Fili Moala (ankle) and Drake Nevis (back) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. QB Collins (concussion) and linebacker Ernie Sims (knee) were limited, and tight end Brody Eldridge (knee) and guards Mike Pollak (arm) and Joe Reitz (ankle) were full participants.
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