Chiefs Haley breaks down Chiefs

RustShack · 03-24-2009, 10:13 PM

Haley breaks down the Chiefs

March 24, 2009 7:19 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

DANA POINT, Calif. -- New Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley addressed the media at the annual NFL owners' meetings Tuesday.

He touched on several subjects. Here is a sampling:

On 2008 top pick Glenn Dorsey, who struggled as a rookie

"I'm excited to about seeing him running around and lift because he's a guy I thought a heck of a lot of coming out of college. Last year he wasn't real productive but I think he's got a lot of great versatility, especially where we are transitioning potentially to this 3-4. I think there are some roles in there for him where he could have more of an attacking role."

On his early impressions of new Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel

"I've been telling everyone I hope he can play because he's got all of the intangible things you get excited about as a coach. I just came off two years of working with one of the best guys I've ever been around in Kurt Warner. In best guys, I mean guys that are in to football, like to talk about football. It's not about much else for Kurt Warner. This Matt Cassel feels and acts a lot the same way. He is football 24/7 to the point where I've had to pull back the reins on him a couple of times and say, 'Listen, Matt. These next couple of months are about getting in shape and getting your body ready for the season. There's time enough for football.' He's all football. He's calling me every day for numbers to call some of the other guys on the team. We picked up Bobby Engram and Bobby Engram is texting me wanting Cassel's number. At the same time, a text is coming in from Cassel: 'Can I get Engram's number?' So he's doing all of those things that get you excited as a coach. You don't have to worry about what Matt Cassel is doing most of the time. He'll be worrying about football."

On the team's personnel needs on the defensive side of the ball

"That's why I say we're going to be in a transitional period here (to the 3-4). We may never go fully that way. You just don't know. We have to see what we have. That's part of the reason for having the camp before the draft."

On running back Larry Johnson who said he wanted to be traded. (Yet, Kansas City owner Clark Hunt said this week that he heard Johnson wants to come back to Kansas City. Haley said he doesn't know if Johnson will show up to the team's offseason program that starts Monday.)

"I honestly don't know. This is a voluntary thing. I've made it pretty clear that it's a pretty important part of our development as a team."

On whether he will call the offensive plays:

"I haven't decided yet. It's no different than how I'm looking at everything else: What gives us the best chance to win? There were years with Bill Parcells in Dallas where we might have been going into the third preseason game without knowing who was going to call the plays. So I don't think this is abnormal or wrong or right."

Meanwhile, Hunt said the team wants to keep tight end Tony Gonzalez and Gonzalez is excited about the chances in Kansas City. So don't expect a trade of the star at this point.

T-post Tom · 03-24-2009, 10:15 PM

Sounds like Haley has picked his starting QB, despite the talk of "competition."

Hammock Parties · 03-24-2009, 10:22 PM

That really makes you feel good about Cassel.

Wonder if Thigpen asked for Engram's number.

"hey coach can i get Engram's #?"

"u don't like #4?"

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-24-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Sounds like Haley has picked his starting QB, despite the talk of "competition."

Duh

bdeg · 03-24-2009, 10:23 PM

Great stuff dude.

Especially on Cassell and Dorsey

T-post Tom · 03-24-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Duh

Well said. Keep up the good work.

keg in kc · 03-24-2009, 10:25 PM

Dorsey attacking is the best thing I've heard all offseason. Whoever's idea it was to put 20 pounds on him and turn him into a block-eating plug last year should be taken out back and shot. Or sent to Detroit.

**DeezNutz** · 03-24-2009, 10:25 PM

And our new coach knows how to ****ing use "an internet."

**DeezNutz** · 03-24-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

Dorsey attacking is the best thing I've heard all offseason. Whoever's idea it was to put 20 pounds on him and turn him into a block-eating plug last year should be taken out back and shot. Or sent to Detroit.

Or put on ESPN. Don't forget that ****ing clown.

bdeg · 03-24-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

And our new coach knows how to ****ing use "an internet."

that's when I knew for sure Herm wasn't going to work out.

And then again when I heard he falls asleep watching film

Hammock Parties · 03-24-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

that's when I knew for sure Herm wasn't going to work out.

And then again when I heard he falls asleep watching film

Isn't it nice to talk about Herm in past tense?

Wow, feels good.

LOL OH THAT HERM! THOSE WERE THE DAYS!

**Kyle DeLexus** · 03-24-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claythan

That really makes you feel good about Cassel.

Wonder if Thigpen asked for Engram's number.

"hey coach can i get Engram's #?"

"u don't like #4?"

Hahaha thats awesome.

Delano · 03-24-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Or put on ESPN. Don't forget that ****ing clown.

Hopefully it was Herm and not the assclown leftover Krumrie.

bdeg · 03-24-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claythan

Isn't it nice to talk about Herm in past tense?

Wow, feels good.

LOL OH THAT HERM! THOSE WERE THE DAYS!

It's truly a new day for Chiefs fans in the know everywhere.

bdeg · 03-24-2009, 10:32 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if Herm wanted to use Dorsey that way to cover up our deficiency at MLB last season. Terrible waste any way you cut it.

03-24-2009, 10:13 PM
RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $4706954	Haley breaks down Chiefs Haley breaks down the Chiefs March 24, 2009 7:19 PM Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DANA POINT, Calif. -- New Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley addressed the media at the annual NFL owners' meetings Tuesday. He touched on several subjects. Here is a sampling: On 2008 top pick Glenn Dorsey, who struggled as a rookie "I'm excited to about seeing him running around and lift because he's a guy I thought a heck of a lot of coming out of college. Last year he wasn't real productive but I think he's got a lot of great versatility, especially where we are transitioning potentially to this 3-4. I think there are some roles in there for him where he could have more of an attacking role." On his early impressions of new Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel "I've been telling everyone I hope he can play because he's got all of the intangible things you get excited about as a coach. I just came off two years of working with one of the best guys I've ever been around in Kurt Warner. In best guys, I mean guys that are in to football, like to talk about football. It's not about much else for Kurt Warner. This Matt Cassel feels and acts a lot the same way. He is football 24/7 to the point where I've had to pull back the reins on him a couple of times and say, 'Listen, Matt. These next couple of months are about getting in shape and getting your body ready for the season. There's time enough for football.' He's all football. He's calling me every day for numbers to call some of the other guys on the team. We picked up Bobby Engram and Bobby Engram is texting me wanting Cassel's number. At the same time, a text is coming in from Cassel: 'Can I get Engram's number?' So he's doing all of those things that get you excited as a coach. You don't have to worry about what Matt Cassel is doing most of the time. He'll be worrying about football." On the team's personnel needs on the defensive side of the ball "That's why I say we're going to be in a transitional period here (to the 3-4). We may never go fully that way. You just don't know. We have to see what we have. That's part of the reason for having the camp before the draft." On running back Larry Johnson who said he wanted to be traded. (Yet, Kansas City owner Clark Hunt said this week that he heard Johnson wants to come back to Kansas City. Haley said he doesn't know if Johnson will show up to the team's offseason program that starts Monday.) "I honestly don't know. This is a voluntary thing. I've made it pretty clear that it's a pretty important part of our development as a team." On whether he will call the offensive plays: "I haven't decided yet. It's no different than how I'm looking at everything else: What gives us the best chance to win? There were years with Bill Parcells in Dallas where we might have been going into the third preseason game without knowing who was going to call the plays. So I don't think this is abnormal or wrong or right." Meanwhile, Hunt said the team wants to keep tight end Tony Gonzalez and Gonzalez is excited about the chances in Kansas City. So don't expect a trade of the star at this point.
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bdeg Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: iowa Casino cash: $10004900	I wouldn't be surprised if Herm wanted to use Dorsey that way to cover up our deficiency at MLB last season. Terrible waste any way you cut it.
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