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08-24-2005, 01:15 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/football/nfl/kansas_city_chiefs/12458267.htm
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Quarterback Jonathan Quinn rejoined the Chiefs on Tuesday, this time temporarily while the injuries of Todd Collins and Damon Huard heal.
It was still an assignment Quinn, who played for the Chiefs in 2002 and 2003, gladly accepted. Quinn was out of football until the Chiefs called Monday, offering a one-year contract when they needed an emergency arm to join Trent Green and James Kilian, the other uninjured quarterbacks.
“I was hoping I wasn’t done,” said Quinn, who played poorly for the Bears last season, was cut and has been looking for a football job ever since. “I’ve been working out and trying to stay in shape and waiting for an opportunity.”
Quinn was doing that waiting at home with his family in Overland Park. He would occasionally head over to Mid-America Nazarene, where he would throw to some of the school’s receivers.
Quinn said his plan was to wait for a football job offer until the end of the season. If none had come, he intended to pursue a career outside the sport.
Quinn may play in Saturday night’s preseason game against Seattle at Arrowhead Stadium. While an impressive showing won’t be enough to win a job with the Chiefs, it could attract other teams in need of a quarterback.
Waiting on Bell
Although the Chiefs indicated this week would mark linebacker Kendrell Bell’s return to contact, Bell was again held out of the contact portions of practice Tuesday. Coach Dick Vermeil said he was unsure when Bell, who has a balky shoulder, would be cleared to play.
“I anticipate Kendrell coming back,” Vermeil said. “I’d like to see him get involved right now. I don’t control that. The medical people do. It’s just when they feel he’s ready and he feels he’s ready.”
Rookie Kris Griffin was in Bell’s spot at right outside linebacker rather than Keyaron Fox.
The Chiefs found better injury news greeted them on two other fronts. Will Shields went through the full practice and gave every indication he would be able to play Saturday. Defensive end Carlos Hall also worked for the first time since early in training camp.
Kick-return specialist Dante Hall was held from practice because of a sore knee, but Vermeil said the injury would not bother Hall over the long term.
Better day for Tynes
Struggling kicker Lawrence Tynes made five of six field-goal attempts at practice, which was held at the Chiefs’ indoor practice facility. Tynes made two attempts from 33 and 43 yards and one from 38 yards. He also was wide left on a 38-yard try.
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Quarterback Jonathan Quinn rejoined the Chiefs on Tuesday, this time temporarily while the injuries of Todd Collins and Damon Huard heal.
It was still an assignment Quinn, who played for the Chiefs in 2002 and 2003, gladly accepted. Quinn was out of football until the Chiefs called Monday, offering a one-year contract when they needed an emergency arm to join Trent Green and James Kilian, the other uninjured quarterbacks.
“I was hoping I wasn’t done,” said Quinn, who played poorly for the Bears last season, was cut and has been looking for a football job ever since. “I’ve been working out and trying to stay in shape and waiting for an opportunity.”
Quinn was doing that waiting at home with his family in Overland Park. He would occasionally head over to Mid-America Nazarene, where he would throw to some of the school’s receivers.
Quinn said his plan was to wait for a football job offer until the end of the season. If none had come, he intended to pursue a career outside the sport.
Quinn may play in Saturday night’s preseason game against Seattle at Arrowhead Stadium. While an impressive showing won’t be enough to win a job with the Chiefs, it could attract other teams in need of a quarterback.
Waiting on Bell
Although the Chiefs indicated this week would mark linebacker Kendrell Bell’s return to contact, Bell was again held out of the contact portions of practice Tuesday. Coach Dick Vermeil said he was unsure when Bell, who has a balky shoulder, would be cleared to play.
“I anticipate Kendrell coming back,” Vermeil said. “I’d like to see him get involved right now. I don’t control that. The medical people do. It’s just when they feel he’s ready and he feels he’s ready.”
Rookie Kris Griffin was in Bell’s spot at right outside linebacker rather than Keyaron Fox.
The Chiefs found better injury news greeted them on two other fronts. Will Shields went through the full practice and gave every indication he would be able to play Saturday. Defensive end Carlos Hall also worked for the first time since early in training camp.
Kick-return specialist Dante Hall was held from practice because of a sore knee, but Vermeil said the injury would not bother Hall over the long term.
Better day for Tynes
Struggling kicker Lawrence Tynes made five of six field-goal attempts at practice, which was held at the Chiefs’ indoor practice facility. Tynes made two attempts from 33 and 43 yards and one from 38 yards. He also was wide left on a 38-yard try.