Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/23) - Page 4

TRR · 08-23-2005, 04:03 PM

Q&A with DICK VERMEIL
Aug 23, 2005, 4:37:52 PM

Q: To get all those familiar faces back on the field must have been gratifying. It must mean a lot to you.

DICK VERMEIL: “Oh yeah, plus we’ve got a lot of fresh bodies on defense, too. It was very, very nice to see all those guys working. It was good. It was a good explosive quick football practice. I think they were fresher, therefore, they were quicker. They were rested.”

Q: Kendrell Bell was out there on seven-on-seven but not in the 11-on-11.

VERMEIL: “Not quite ready yet. Getting closer.”

Q: How about Shields? Did it look like he lost a step?

VERMEIL: “Didn’t look like it to me. He was out there on a screen in front of everybody.”

Q: Is Dante Hall OK?

VERMEIL: “He’s got a sore knee, but he’s OK. The MRI says he OK, and he doesn’t even know when he got hit. Sometimes you don’t know. It’s nothing serious.”

Q: Are you going to rest him this week?

VERMEIL: “I don’t know. It just depends how he comes along.”

Q: Was it good to see Jonathan Quinn today?

VERMEIL: “He knows the offense. He was in it for three years and then was in it with (QB coach and former Bears offensive coordinator) Terry Shea. He’s a very handy guy to have, plus he lives in Kansas City. That makes it very nice.”

Q: What would be the plans for him? Will he get any playing time?

VERMEIL: “He may have to. I wouldn’t mind it.”

Q: Kilian would close out the game after Trent comes out?

VERMEIL: “Right now that would be the plan. We would have no choice unless Damon (Huard) is given clearance to go later in the week.”

Q: What would be the roster move to make room for Quinn?

CARL PETERSON: “It isn’t often that we want to talk about waiving a guy, but this guy deserves (recognition). It was Mike Maslowski. I’d like to begin this and end any speculation: we don’t think this is the end of Mike Maslowski’s career. It’s just a situation where he’s run out of time on PUP Active status. He had some more surgery done on that knee. They took out a plate and screws; both Dick and I saw it and it was pretty substantial. I don’t know how he moved around with that.

“We’re releasing Mike and he knows he could come back at any time with us and that’s why we put him on Active PUP at the beginning of training camp. That door is still open.

“Let me say this: since he joined us in 1999 he’s been an exemplary player on and off the field. I think everybody knows what he and (wife) Heidi have done in the community. He’s been honored by the President of the United States and Secretary of Labor for his off the field efforts. This is a guy that epitomizes what the National Football League is about. He came up from a Division III school, through the Arena League; we put him in the NFLEL. He was the defensive player of the year at Barcelona. He went to the World Championship of that league. He came here as a special teams player and ended up being a starter for us. Led this team and is the all time record holder in tackles in 2002.

“I think – and I think Dick would concur – that he’s been the heart and soul of the defense, particularly our run defense. We wanted to give him every opportunity to come back and that door is still open. Now he’s going to devote his full attention to rehabbing his leg completely. We wish him the best.”

ROYC75 · 08-24-2005, 07:40 AM

The first thing we fans do is fear the worst when something doesn't seem right.........

Maybe they are just keeping him out..... but that seems silly to me. He needs to play, he needs contact to get back into the groove, mesh with his teamates on D.

FTR, this doesn't seem right.

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

The reason for the games, first and foremost, is for owner profit and second for the coaches to evaluate young/new talent.

Evaluate new talent, like Bell?

KCTitus · 08-24-2005, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Evaluate new talent, like Bell?

No, you might want to read the post I quoted and then my response. Im of the opinion that it's not necessary for Bell to play.

ROYC75 · 08-24-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCTitus

No, you might want to read the post I quoted and then my response. Im of the opinion that it's not necessary for Bell to play.

So what you are saying is he doesn't need any full contact, TC or preseason ? That he doesn't need to be on the field under live games to mesh with his defensive unit ?

jspchief · 08-24-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCTitus

I believe I just did. Twice in fact. I find preseason games worthless, but please dont let me stand in the way of a good rant.

Where did you answer why we play Trent Green? I missed it.

Why do we need to evaluate Trent Green and Tony Gonzalez, but not Bell?

stevieray · 08-24-2005, 07:49 AM

If they are being that cautious, they must have a reason. If he can't handle contact now, what's going to change?

Watch him get hurt in the first game he plays in...

KCTitus · 08-24-2005, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspchief

Where did you answer why we play Trent Green? I missed it.

Why do we need to evaluate Trent Green and Tony Gonzalez, but not Bell?

For a QB a little different, it helps them get timing at real speed. I dont think they 'evaluate' Green or Tony. They're giving them a few reps and then take them out, typically.

Did Preseason games change since last year or something...I didnt think this was new or revolutionary.

KCTitus · 08-24-2005, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

So what you are saying is he doesn't need any full contact, TC or preseason ? That he doesn't need to be on the field under live games to mesh with his defensive unit ?

nope, but nice spin.

htismaqe · 08-24-2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

The first thing we fans do is fear the worst when something doesn't seem right.........

Maybe they are just keeping him out..... but that seems silly to me. He needs to play, he needs contact to get back into the groove, mesh with his teamates on D.

FTR, this doesn't seem right.

Word is that Bell is getting very antsy and really wants to play. This is 100% the coaching staff...

jspchief · 08-24-2005, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCTitus

For a QB a little different, it helps them get timing at real speed. I dont think they 'evaluate' Green or Tony. They're giving them a few reps and then take them out, typically.

Did Preseason games change since last year or something...I didnt think this was new or revolutionary.

My point is, if these games are so meaningless, and Bell will be fine without playing in them, then why do we risk every other starter on the team?

I just think that argument is ridiculous. If players don't gain anything from playing in them, why do we risk any of our starters? Obviously, the coaches think there is some worth to getting all of our players at least some gametime.

All of the people saying "Bell is fine, we just don't want to waste him on a preseason game" don't have a legitimate reason why Bell doesn't need the snaps and every other starter on out team does. It's just a senseless argument.

And for the record, Green will likely play more snaps than all of our other QBs combined in this week's pre-season game.

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCTitus

For a QB a little different, it helps them get timing at real speed. I dont think they 'evaluate' Green or Tony. They're giving them a few reps and then take them out, typically.

Did Preseason games change since last year or something...I didnt think this was new or revolutionary.

Do you see a difference between holding out veterans who have proven they are familiar with a particular system and holding out a newly acquired player who has never played professional ball in a similar system?

KCTitus · 08-24-2005, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Do you see a difference between holding out veterans who have proven they are familiar with a particular system and holding out a newly acquired player who has never played professional ball in a similar system?

nope.

jspchief · 08-24-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCTitus

nope.

Translation: I'm getting owned in this discussion. I don't have any legitimate points.

KCTitus · 08-24-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspchief

My point is, if these games are so meaningless, and Bell will be fine without playing in them, then why do we risk every other starter on the team?

I just think that argument is ridiculous. If players don't gain anything from playing in them, why do we risk any of our starters? Obviously, the coaches think there is some worth to getting all of our players at least some gametime.

All of the people saying "Bell is fine, we just don't want to waste him on a preseason game" don't have a legitimate reason why Bell doesn't need the snaps and every other starter on out team does. It's just a senseless argument.

And for the record, Green will likely play more snaps than all of our other QBs combined in this week's pre-season game.

Sure, they like to get them reps, but the biggest reason for the games are for owner profit and evaluation of young talent.

Im not sure what argument you think Im making other than preseason games are a waste of time. The fact that Bell is being held out doesnt lead me to panic.

Yes, the 3rd game is usually called the 'dress rehearsal' game so the first team will get the most reps. Then wont play in the final game--wonder why that is? Hmmmm...

philfree · 08-24-2005, 08:02 AM

IMO the deal with Bell is that he has arthritis in his shoulder.
"Arthritis"! It ain't gonna go away! Bell can play with it but as soon as his shoulder starts taking the pounding it's gonna hurt some and it's probably gonna stay agitated all year. Bell will be able to play on Sundays but Mon through Sat he will practice like he has been during the offseason with no contact and then when game time rolls around he'll be turned loose again.

PhilFree

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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/23) Q&A with DICK VERMEIL Aug 23, 2005, 4:37:52 PM Q: To get all those familiar faces back on the field must have been gratifying. It must mean a lot to you. DICK VERMEIL: “Oh yeah, plus we’ve got a lot of fresh bodies on defense, too. It was very, very nice to see all those guys working. It was good. It was a good explosive quick football practice. I think they were fresher, therefore, they were quicker. They were rested.” Q: Kendrell Bell was out there on seven-on-seven but not in the 11-on-11. VERMEIL: “Not quite ready yet. Getting closer.” Q: How about Shields? Did it look like he lost a step? VERMEIL: “Didn’t look like it to me. He was out there on a screen in front of everybody.” Q: Is Dante Hall OK? VERMEIL: “He’s got a sore knee, but he’s OK. The MRI says he OK, and he doesn’t even know when he got hit. Sometimes you don’t know. It’s nothing serious.” Q: Are you going to rest him this week? VERMEIL: “I don’t know. It just depends how he comes along.” Q: Was it good to see Jonathan Quinn today? VERMEIL: “He knows the offense. He was in it for three years and then was in it with (QB coach and former Bears offensive coordinator) Terry Shea. He’s a very handy guy to have, plus he lives in Kansas City. That makes it very nice.” Q: What would be the plans for him? Will he get any playing time? VERMEIL: “He may have to. I wouldn’t mind it.” Q: Kilian would close out the game after Trent comes out? VERMEIL: “Right now that would be the plan. We would have no choice unless Damon (Huard) is given clearance to go later in the week.” Q: What would be the roster move to make room for Quinn? CARL PETERSON: “It isn’t often that we want to talk about waiving a guy, but this guy deserves (recognition). It was Mike Maslowski. I’d like to begin this and end any speculation: we don’t think this is the end of Mike Maslowski’s career. It’s just a situation where he’s run out of time on PUP Active status. He had some more surgery done on that knee. They took out a plate and screws; both Dick and I saw it and it was pretty substantial. I don’t know how he moved around with that. “We’re releasing Mike and he knows he could come back at any time with us and that’s why we put him on Active PUP at the beginning of training camp. That door is still open. “Let me say this: since he joined us in 1999 he’s been an exemplary player on and off the field. I think everybody knows what he and (wife) Heidi have done in the community. He’s been honored by the President of the United States and Secretary of Labor for his off the field efforts. This is a guy that epitomizes what the National Football League is about. He came up from a Division III school, through the Arena League; we put him in the NFLEL. He was the defensive player of the year at Barcelona. He went to the World Championship of that league. He came here as a special teams player and ended up being a starter for us. Led this team and is the all time record holder in tackles in 2002. “I think – and I think Dick would concur – that he’s been the heart and soul of the defense, particularly our run defense. We wanted to give him every opportunity to come back and that door is still open. Now he’s going to devote his full attention to rehabbing his leg completely. We wish him the best.”
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