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Hammock Parties · 08-03-2006, 11:07 PM

Time’s Up: Practices conducted by Herm Edwards are much different than those of previous seasons. Edwards’ practice sessions may be shorter than what players are used to, but the head coach demands effort, intensity and an up-tempo pace during his practices.

Edwards uses a variety of clocks at practice to ensure players train at the pace he desires. “We have three different clocks out at practice,” Assistant Equipment Manager Allen Wright explained. “We have a main clock that has the time of each individual session on it. We have a 40-second clock that we utilize in the two-minute drill and use it the same way you would on game day. He (Edwards) has another clock that is a three-second clock. Once the quarterback gets the play, they have three seconds to get to the line and get set. The buzzer is going off all the time to remind them to get to the line of scrimmage with a sense of urgency and with a purpose.”

Players have noticed the difference in practice tempo under Edwards and seem to have bought into Edwards’ system. “We’re practicing so fast that it’s literally conditioning us,” QB Damon Huard remarked. “The clocks simulate more of a game-like experience. I think Coach Edwards wants to get us in the huddle, out of the huddle, on the line of scrimmage, get the ball snapped and just get things running. We’re running just as many plays, but we’re running them faster.”

Tony Gonzalez is a believer in Edwards’ practice plan, as well. “I love it,” Gonzalez said after Wednesday’s PM practice. “The way Coach Edwards runs things, this is like a dream come true. You can ask any guy on this team, it’s something else.”

Zebra Sighting: NFL officials met with players, coaches and media members in River Falls today between practice sessions. NFL Director of Football Operations Larry Upson, referee Bill Levy and his crew talked about rule changes for 2006 and answered questions regarding the new policies.

There are four major rule changes that will take effect for the 2006 NFL season. End zone celebrations will be more restricted. A player is prohibited from using any type of prop or performing any type of act on the ground during a celebration. Choreographed group celebrations are also restricted, but players are still able to spike the ball, spin the ball, dunk the ball through the goalpost, jump into the stands and perform solo dances.

Defenders are now prohibited from hitting a quarterback below the knees (unless they are blocked into the passer). Bengals QB Carson Palmer suffered a knee injury during the playoffs last season on a hit below the knee. That play was one of the reasons the new rule was established for 2006.

Officials are now permitted to review down-by-contact rulings to determine if a player was down before he fumbled and to surmise which team recovered the loose ball. In previous seasons, officials could not reverse these plays because the official had already blown the whistle.

The “horse collar tackle” rule has been expanded. Players were restricted from grabbing a player inside the shoulder pads and dragging them down from behind last season. This season the same rule will apply, but it is now illegal for a player to drag a ball carrier down from behind by his jersey collar as well.

To help protect long snappers, defenses are now restricted from lining up inside of the snapper’s shoulder pads during field goal and extra point tries. Although long snappers are to remain uncovered during field goals and extra points, defenses are still allowed to line up directly over the snapper on punt attempts.

Welcome Back: 2006 Chiefs Hall of Fame inductee DE Neil Smith returned to River Falls on Thursday and chatted with players and staff members on the sideline.

Plays of the Day:
Offense: Offensive coordinator Mike Solari reached into his bag of tricks during the squad’s 11-on-11 team period and it paid off. Rookie free agent RB Derrick Ross took a toss from QB Casey Printers towards the right sideline and handed the ball off to WR Nate Curry on a reverse. Curry took the ball down the left sideline for a nice gain.

08-03-2006, 11:07 PM

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greg63 · 08-03-2006, 11:38 PM

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The “horse collar tackle” rule has been expanded. Players were restricted from grabbing a player inside the shoulder pads and dragging them down from behind last season. This season the same rule will apply, but it is now illegal for a player to drag a ball carrier down from behind by his jersey collar as well.

Geez is it ok to tackle at all???

How about if we place a 5 yard "umbrella" rule around the ball carrier and have defenders ask him politely to run out of bounds.

**007** · 08-03-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by greg63

Geez is it ok to tackle at all???

How about if we place a 5 yard "umbrella" rule around the ball carrier and have defenders ask him politely to run out of bounds.

Pardon me, but would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?

greg63 · 08-03-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsguru

Pardon me, but would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?

Why yes; yes I have.

**007** · 08-03-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greg63

Why yes; yes I have.

I KNEW IT!!!!! That explains everything about you.

greg63 · 08-03-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsguru

I KNEW IT!!!!! That explains everything about you.

Well not everything, but much.

**chefsos** · 08-03-2006, 11:52 PM

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Defenders are now prohibited from hitting a quarterback below the knees (unless they are blocked into the passer). Bengals QB Carson Palmer suffered a knee injury during the playoffs last season on a hit below the knee. That play was one of the reasons the new rule was established for 2006.

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1) The day is coming. The day when they go ahead and put a two yard "no fly zone" around the QB at all times. The networks could even have a graphic to indicate it. A nice, pink circle.
2) Wasn't Kimo von Orfensomething blocked into Palmer, sort of?
3) Yes, I'm sure that the Bengals would've viewed that extra 15 yards as a fair trade for all their QB's left knee ligaments.

**the Talking Can** · 08-04-2006, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

SPAM!!!!

dude, use a tampon for that....

ct · 08-04-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Officials are now permitted to review down-by-contact rulings to determine if a player was down before he fumbled and to surmise which team recovered the loose ball. In previous seasons, officials could not reverse these plays because the official had already blown the whistle.

Bout damn time!!

ct · 08-04-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chefsos

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1) The day is coming. The day when they go ahead and put a two yard "no fly zone" around the QB at all times. The networks could even have a graphic to indicate it. A nice, pink circle.
2) Wasn't Kimo von Orfensomething blocked into Palmer, sort of?
3) Yes, I'm sure that the Bengals would've viewed that extra 15 yards as a fair trade for all their QB's left knee ligaments.

RE: #2, I don't believe he was actually blocked into him directly, but he was badly off balance when he came off of his blocker, and just lunged with whatever he had left at the QBs direction. Very unfortunate, but should NOT be illegal. Rodney Harrison's crime on Trent Green is the perfect example for which this penalty really is designed.

MOhillbilly · 08-04-2006, 07:06 AM

The “horse collar tackle” rule has been expanded. Players were restricted from grabbing a player inside the shoulder pads and dragging them down from behind last season. This season the same rule will apply, but it is now illegal for a player to drag a ball carrier down from behind by his jersey collar as well.

thats a bullshit rule.

**Nzoner** · 08-04-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

thats a bullshit rule.

I wonder how many times the word pussy or variation of will be used by some of the greats when this topic comes up this weekend at the HOF.

MOhillbilly · 08-04-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner 338

I wonder how many times the word pussy or variation of will be used by some of the greats when this topic comes up this weekend at the HOF.

i dont wanna see guys get killed but rules like the headslap,flinch and horse collar are complete BS.

it is pussy.

08-04-2006, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

dude, use a tampon for that....

I remember vividly the day you arrived at ChiefsPlanet. You were fresh and entertaining. That was 5 years ago. Can we go back and recapture that?

08-03-2006, 11:07 PM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4730478	Interesting stuff in today's kcchiefs.com wrap Time’s Up: Practices conducted by Herm Edwards are much different than those of previous seasons. Edwards’ practice sessions may be shorter than what players are used to, but the head coach demands effort, intensity and an up-tempo pace during his practices. Edwards uses a variety of clocks at practice to ensure players train at the pace he desires. “We have three different clocks out at practice,” Assistant Equipment Manager Allen Wright explained. “We have a main clock that has the time of each individual session on it. We have a 40-second clock that we utilize in the two-minute drill and use it the same way you would on game day. He (Edwards) has another clock that is a three-second clock. Once the quarterback gets the play, they have three seconds to get to the line and get set. The buzzer is going off all the time to remind them to get to the line of scrimmage with a sense of urgency and with a purpose.” Players have noticed the difference in practice tempo under Edwards and seem to have bought into Edwards’ system. “We’re practicing so fast that it’s literally conditioning us,” QB Damon Huard remarked. “The clocks simulate more of a game-like experience. I think Coach Edwards wants to get us in the huddle, out of the huddle, on the line of scrimmage, get the ball snapped and just get things running. We’re running just as many plays, but we’re running them faster.” Tony Gonzalez is a believer in Edwards’ practice plan, as well. “I love it,” Gonzalez said after Wednesday’s PM practice. “The way Coach Edwards runs things, this is like a dream come true. You can ask any guy on this team, it’s something else.” Zebra Sighting: NFL officials met with players, coaches and media members in River Falls today between practice sessions. NFL Director of Football Operations Larry Upson, referee Bill Levy and his crew talked about rule changes for 2006 and answered questions regarding the new policies. There are four major rule changes that will take effect for the 2006 NFL season. End zone celebrations will be more restricted. A player is prohibited from using any type of prop or performing any type of act on the ground during a celebration. Choreographed group celebrations are also restricted, but players are still able to spike the ball, spin the ball, dunk the ball through the goalpost, jump into the stands and perform solo dances. Defenders are now prohibited from hitting a quarterback below the knees (unless they are blocked into the passer). Bengals QB Carson Palmer suffered a knee injury during the playoffs last season on a hit below the knee. That play was one of the reasons the new rule was established for 2006. Officials are now permitted to review down-by-contact rulings to determine if a player was down before he fumbled and to surmise which team recovered the loose ball. In previous seasons, officials could not reverse these plays because the official had already blown the whistle. The “horse collar tackle” rule has been expanded. Players were restricted from grabbing a player inside the shoulder pads and dragging them down from behind last season. This season the same rule will apply, but it is now illegal for a player to drag a ball carrier down from behind by his jersey collar as well. To help protect long snappers, defenses are now restricted from lining up inside of the snapper’s shoulder pads during field goal and extra point tries. Although long snappers are to remain uncovered during field goals and extra points, defenses are still allowed to line up directly over the snapper on punt attempts. Welcome Back: 2006 Chiefs Hall of Fame inductee DE Neil Smith returned to River Falls on Thursday and chatted with players and staff members on the sideline. Plays of the Day: Offense: Offensive coordinator Mike Solari reached into his bag of tricks during the squad’s 11-on-11 team period and it paid off. Rookie free agent RB Derrick Ross took a toss from QB Casey Printers towards the right sideline and handed the ball off to WR Nate Curry on a reverse. Curry took the ball down the left sideline for a nice gain.
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