Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/23) - Page 6

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.”

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

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

According to Vermeil it is the medical staff that is holding him back, not the coaches.

**Lzen** · 08-24-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

What word? Where did you hear this? And you still didn't answer my question about Fujita.

Correction, Parker did answer about Fujita. It was another thread. My bad.

htismaqe · 08-24-2005, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

According to Vermeil it is the medical staff that is holding him back, not the coaches.

Yeah, let me rephrase:

Bell really wants to get on the field but the coaches are holding him out at the advice of team physicians.

To answer Lzen's question "the word" is coming from guys like Holthus...Bell is starting to seem perturbed that he's not being allowed to do more...

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BSPimpDude

Why would we do that? Bell needs to be on the field along with the new players. He needs to get with the chemistry and the scheme of this new defense. We don't need to hide him from anybody. It's not like the guy is the second coming of Lawrence Taylor or Mike Singletary. The guy is good but were all acting like he's Jesus on a football field. He needs to get out on the field and help out. I know it's only preseason, but this injury shit with him is starting to worry me. I don't feel comfortable at all with Griffin, Fox, or Fooj starting in his place. In no way does anyone sit someone out of contact drills and such as a precaution, unless it's a serious injury. Groin injuries and shoulder injuries in my opinion are like back injuries. They never go away. They always come back and nag at you, I would imagine that it is especially more for an NFL football player. Why would a coach try and hide him? Are teams really gonna be that confused when Bell lines up and plays football? I highly doubt it.

Excellent point. Like that Bitch Payton Manning is gonna be confused, scared, or surprised of anything.

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

apparently our secret plan is to take a player who has had NO full speed contact for almost a year and line him up on opening day in a defensive scheme he's never played in with players he's never played with....that's geenyus (chiefsplanet spelling)....

I would rank that one right up there with "Its all GRob's fault"

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Ty Law is further ahead of Bell at this point. Kind of funny.

Carl Peterson is only willing to risk money on ONE comeback from injury player.

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by go bo

yeah, everybody knows it genious...

I like Jeanieus.

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

We're saving our secret weapons Kendrell Bell and Kris Wilson for the Superbowl. Our opponent won't know what to do when those two walk onto the field February 12th.

If we don't make the Superbowl this year, we'll save them until the 2006 Superbowl.

It make take a while, but sometime in the next few decades, we are going to totally catch some team off guard with our amazing LB and H-back.

Priest Holmes is going to get us there, then we are going to bring in Larry, the Atomic Bomb, Johnson to win us the Super Bowl.

Wile_E_Coyote · 08-24-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

According to Vermeil it is the medical staff that is holding him back, not the coaches.

you would think the Star would do a piece on Bell with a sports physician's, or twos, thoughts on the matter. Then maybe it would cut into Whitlock's B A Homer bit

milkman · 08-24-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

Excellent point. Like that Bitch Payton Manning is gonna be confused, scared, or surprised of anything.

He may not be confused or surprised, but when Bell lines up and blitzes, and gets in Peyton's grill, you damn well know his ass will be scared.

That, IMO, is what separates Manning from the great QBs.

He doesn't get pressure often, but when he does, he plays scared.

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I think Bell has lost his burst...

I disagree, it is his SECOND level burst that he has lost, care to debate?

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wile_E_Coyote

you would think the Star would do a piece on Bell with a sports physician's, or twos, thoughts on the matter. Then maybe it would cut into Whitlock's B A Homer bit

Those who examined him can't speak about it under patient/dr confidentiality and those who haven't examined him would only be guessing at what the ailment might be, assuming there is an ailment.

Calcountry · 08-24-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SideWinder

He may not be confused or surprised, but when Bell lines up and blitzes, and gets in Peyton's grill, you damn well know his ass will be scared.

That, IMO, is what separates Manning from the great QBs.

He doesn't get pressure often, but when he does, he plays scared.

Seriously, I was considering leaving the "scared" part out of the post, but decided to put it in to add to the style of the post. Heck, at least it generated a reply, lmao.

Wile_E_Coyote · 08-24-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Those who examined him can't speak about it under patient/dr confidentiality and those who haven't examined him would only be guessing at what the ailment might be, assuming there is an ailment.

finding someone willing to give an opinion would sell a paper or two

08-23-2005, 04:03 PM
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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