Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/23)

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.”

tyton75 · 08-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Officially starting to worry about Kendrell Bell and his health now!!

**HemiEd** · 08-23-2005, 04:09 PM

Sad about Maz, but it had to happen.

Wile_E_Coyote · 08-23-2005, 04:17 PM

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.”

~ Huard sucks

Rick · 08-23-2005, 04:18 PM

Bell's situation is very scary. I know Fujita is on the bubble, but does he play that side or DJ's? Fujita played very well vs Arizona and Griffin did too, but Griffin was undrafted and has little experience. Barber won't be very good when he does come back, his knee injury was very bad- what do we do if Bell doesn't pan out?

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-23-2005, 04:25 PM

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

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

Dick is freakin' teasing us. I'm not concerned, I can't wait to see him, and if it's not until the Jets game, that's fine with me.

BIG_DADDY · 08-23-2005, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

Sad about Maz, but it had to happen.

Hopefully he makes it back

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-23-2005, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I hope Maz makes it back so he can waste a roster spot. I already miss him. hehe

tomahawk kid · 08-23-2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

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

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

Dick is freakin' teasing us. I'm not concerned, I can't wait to see him, and if it's not until the Jets game, that's fine with me.

Ditto.

DJJasonp · 08-23-2005, 04:49 PM

From the words of Bell....I'm really starting to believe the theory that Gunther is saving him till the regular season so teams wont have any idea what we're going to do with him.

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-23-2005, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

From the words of Bell....I'm really starting to believe the theory that Gunther is saving him till the regular season so teams wont have any idea what we're going to do with him.

Sounds like it to me.

**the Talking Can** · 08-23-2005, 05:08 PM

and day #123456643097567886423 without contact for Bell....yea!

TRR · 08-23-2005, 05:15 PM

Bell wasn't slated to start full contact till middle of this week anyways.

CoMoChief · 08-23-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

From the words of Bell....I'm really starting to believe the theory that Gunther is saving him till the regular season so teams wont have any idea what we're going to do with him.

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.

kcjayhawks5 · 08-23-2005, 05:19 PM

hey, we are doing with bell what the jets are doing to pennington. Now i dont know if a lot of you watched that preseason game with NY and MIN but chad penn. looked very good. The jets have been saying that he is at about 80% which is pure bull shit. He is realistically about 90-99.9%. He did ver very well int hat preseasn game and it looked like the arm was fine. Hell, he even overthrew a guy.

Kendrell is fine right now and the chiefs are just treating Bell like a new Christmas present. They are going to be very careful with him so that he does not get inured in a game that means jack crap. im sure a lot of you think of it like this but not too many have posted it. if you have any other info please post it.

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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Wile_E_Coyote avatar down for remodel Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	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.” ~ Huard sucks
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08-23-2005, 04:18 PM	#5
Rick chief professor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Bell's situation is very scary. I know Fujita is on the bubble, but does he play that side or DJ's? Fujita played very well vs Arizona and Griffin did too, but Griffin was undrafted and has little experience. Barber won't be very good when he does come back, his knee injury was very bad- what do we do if Bell doesn't pan out?
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Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $7898717	Q: Kendrell Bell was out there on seven-on-seven but not in the 11-on-11. VERMEIL: “Not quite ready yet. Getting closer.” Dick is freakin' teasing us. I'm not concerned, I can't wait to see him, and if it's not until the Jets game, that's fine with me. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $1965200	From the words of Bell....I'm really starting to believe the theory that Gunther is saving him till the regular season so teams wont have any idea what we're going to do with him.
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08-23-2005, 05:19 PM	#15
kcjayhawks5 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2745609	hey, we are doing with bell what the jets are doing to pennington. Now i dont know if a lot of you watched that preseason game with NY and MIN but chad penn. looked very good. The jets have been saying that he is at about 80% which is pure bull shit. He is realistically about 90-99.9%. He did ver very well int hat preseasn game and it looked like the arm was fine. Hell, he even overthrew a guy. Kendrell is fine right now and the chiefs are just treating Bell like a new Christmas present. They are going to be very careful with him so that he does not get inured in a game that means jack crap. im sure a lot of you think of it like this but not too many have posted it. if you have any other info please post it.
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