Chiefs Albert to miss all of training camp? - Page 5

KevB · 08-01-2008, 07:52 PM

I didn't see any posts with this info yet....

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...ry/730400.html

Sprained ankle may keep rookie Albert out of camp, Chiefs say
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

RIVER FALLS, Wis. | Rookie offensive tackle Branden Albert could miss the remainder of training camp with what the Chiefs called a sprained foot.

Albert was injured during Thursday night’s joint practice against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs initially called the injury a sprained ankle.

Coach Herm Edwards called Albert day to day, but acknowledged Albert was unlikely to play in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Bears in Chicago.

"I’d say he’s more out than in," Edwards said. "He’ll have to rest it and see where he’s at right now."

Other officials indicated the Chiefs probably wouldn’t get their starting left tackle back before the Chiefs break training camp on Aug. 15. The injury is similar to the one received in training camp two years ago by guard Brian Waters.

Waters missed three weeks of practice.

An absence of a similar length for Albert would be a huge setback for the Chiefs. Albert was a first-round pick and their only major addition as the Chiefs attempt to rebuild what last season was one of the worst offensive lines in the league.

Herb Taylor, a sixth-round draft pick last season who played on offense in only one game as a rookie, replaced Albert in practice Friday.

Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey was obviously frustrated about the lost practice time for a developing player.

"We need to have him in there because he’s a rookie," Gailey said. "As good as he is, he needs work and he needs to see a lot of different looks. It would have been great for him to have the whole night against a different person rushing. But it didn’t work out that way and we’ll have to pick it up as games go along."

To reach Adam Teicher, Chiefs reporter for The Star, call 816-234-4875 or send e-mail to ateicher@kcstar.com.

**Baby Lee** · 08-02-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

You see, this is the problem whe you don't bother to read through the thread before responding.
You a day late a dollar short.
It was funny the the first time.
The second time, not so much.

I dunno, it reads funnier all on one line.

Plus, there's the delicious schadenfruede of 'heh, this numbnuts didn't even read the thread.'

milkman · 08-02-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I dunno, it reads funnier all on one line.

Plus, there's the delicious schadenfruede of 'heh, this numbnuts didn't even read the thread.'

Had to look that one up in the dictionary.

And yes, I agree,
I rather enjoyed it.

Hootie · 08-02-2008, 08:32 AM

worst news out of chiefs training camp in several years I'd say...

We've been fortunate in one regard...we've never really had a big time training camp/preseason injury...

No Jamal Lewis out for the season or LeCharles Bentley blown out knees kind of things...

I wish this happened to Dorsey rather than Albert if I had to choose one...Albert needed this camp to be ready to play LT...

Oh well, I hope he gets healthy for the start of the season, maybe even the final preseason game...

Hootie · 08-02-2008, 08:35 AM

So, we move McIntosh back to LT for now and hope Richardson can manage the right tackle for the time being? He can't be any worse than Turley or Terry...

If the coaches don't think Albert is LT ready for the opener I suppose he could always play RT or RG until they deem him to be ready...

Either way, this blows.

ChiliConCarnage · 08-02-2008, 08:38 AM

wow - no way to spin that into a positive.. about the worst person to get hurt for the duration of training camp. I wonder how they'll deal with this? Just not play him much early in the season or move him back to guard

Messier · 08-02-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

So, we move McIntosh back to LT for now and hope Richardson can manage the right tackle for the time being? He can't be any worse than Turley or Terry...

If the coaches don't think Albert is LT ready for the opener I suppose he could always play RT or RG until they deem him to be ready...

Either way, this blows.

I don't think they do that. I would think with McIntosh also learning a new position they would want to keep him there and let Taylor play LT of some of the pre season. That, I would think be the plan if Albert is out for only a few weeks as this would seem. If it's longer, and it looks to be lingering into the season then maybe moving McIntosh back to Lt would be best.

Zouk · 08-02-2008, 08:49 AM

This is not as big a deal as it seems right now. As long as it's a 2-3 week injury he misses camp, but he has a full week of practice before starting at LT in NE Week 1. The regular season is a different deal anyway and training camp and preseason are over-rated. I'd rather him miss training camp than a single real game. That's where the real learning happens.

TRR · 08-02-2008, 09:03 AM

I don't see this as being as big of problem as others are making it out to be. The line was going to take a ton of time to gel anyway. Albert will still get a couple of preseason games before the season anyway...

milkman · 08-02-2008, 09:14 AM

Good god people.

Teicher isn't reporting.
He's speculating.

blueballs · 08-02-2008, 09:21 AM

He may not get the on the field training
he will get the training camp experience in person and film of Herb
still better than being unsigned or in anothr uniform

TEX · 08-02-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SithCeNtZ

Why am I not ****ing surprised.

Yep. And against the Vikings.

ChiefsFanatic · 08-02-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Meh, it was going to take a large part of this season for this line to gel and become even average, whats a couple more weeks?

At least it only takes Croyle about 1.4 seconds to drop back and throw it to TG on every play, whether he is open or not.

blueballs · 08-02-2008, 09:28 AM

It's hard to fathom this board
not taking to the herb

TEX · 08-02-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TRR

I don't see this as being as big of problem as others are making it out to be. The line was going to take a ton of time to gel anyway. Albert will still get a couple of preseason games before the season anyway...

True about the line needing time, but now it will even take longer and this will effect the offense as a whole. Too many new parts to miss a big cog. This is a huge problem. Training camp can be conssiderd TIME X 2 - especially for a rookie learning a new position. This is bad in of itself and also because ankle injuries often linger. Course it could always be worse I suppose...

TEX · 08-02-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage

wow - no way to spin that into a positive.. about the worst person to get hurt for the duration of training camp. I wonder how they'll deal with this? Just not play him much early in the season or move him back to guard

Yep. No way to spin this one...I don't know about moving him back to guard. They'll probably not play him much while trying to make up for time lost in camp. Then, when he's ready - move him to LT. Unfortunately, from a developmental standpoint - this is huge.

08-01-2008, 07:52 PM
KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	Albert to miss all of training camp? I didn't see any posts with this info yet.... http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...ry/730400.html Sprained ankle may keep rookie Albert out of camp, Chiefs say By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star RIVER FALLS, Wis. \| Rookie offensive tackle Branden Albert could miss the remainder of training camp with what the Chiefs called a sprained foot. Albert was injured during Thursday night’s joint practice against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs initially called the injury a sprained ankle. Coach Herm Edwards called Albert day to day, but acknowledged Albert was unlikely to play in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Bears in Chicago. "I’d say he’s more out than in," Edwards said. "He’ll have to rest it and see where he’s at right now." Other officials indicated the Chiefs probably wouldn’t get their starting left tackle back before the Chiefs break training camp on Aug. 15. The injury is similar to the one received in training camp two years ago by guard Brian Waters. Waters missed three weeks of practice. An absence of a similar length for Albert would be a huge setback for the Chiefs. Albert was a first-round pick and their only major addition as the Chiefs attempt to rebuild what last season was one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Herb Taylor, a sixth-round draft pick last season who played on offense in only one game as a rookie, replaced Albert in practice Friday. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey was obviously frustrated about the lost practice time for a developing player. "We need to have him in there because he’s a rookie," Gailey said. "As good as he is, he needs work and he needs to see a lot of different looks. It would have been great for him to have the whole night against a different person rushing. But it didn’t work out that way and we’ll have to pick it up as games go along." To reach Adam Teicher, Chiefs reporter for The Star, call 816-234-4875 or send e-mail to ateicher@kcstar.com.
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08-02-2008, 08:32 AM	#63
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	worst news out of chiefs training camp in several years I'd say... We've been fortunate in one regard...we've never really had a big time training camp/preseason injury... No Jamal Lewis out for the season or LeCharles Bentley blown out knees kind of things... I wish this happened to Dorsey rather than Albert if I had to choose one...Albert needed this camp to be ready to play LT... Oh well, I hope he gets healthy for the start of the season, maybe even the final preseason game...
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08-02-2008, 08:35 AM	#64
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	So, we move McIntosh back to LT for now and hope Richardson can manage the right tackle for the time being? He can't be any worse than Turley or Terry... If the coaches don't think Albert is LT ready for the opener I suppose he could always play RT or RG until they deem him to be ready... Either way, this blows.
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08-02-2008, 08:38 AM	#65
ChiliConCarnage TACO SALAD Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: yes Casino cash: $1248468	wow - no way to spin that into a positive.. about the worst person to get hurt for the duration of training camp. I wonder how they'll deal with this? Just not play him much early in the season or move him back to guard
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08-02-2008, 08:49 AM	#67
Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	This is not as big a deal as it seems right now. As long as it's a 2-3 week injury he misses camp, but he has a full week of practice before starting at LT in NE Week 1. The regular season is a different deal anyway and training camp and preseason are over-rated. I'd rather him miss training camp than a single real game. That's where the real learning happens.
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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	I don't see this as being as big of problem as others are making it out to be. The line was going to take a ton of time to gel anyway. Albert will still get a couple of preseason games before the season anyway...
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08-02-2008, 09:14 AM	#69
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