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****The Official 2009 Training Camp Update Thread**** (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=211147)

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Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5967636)

Remember, as a reward for the hard work and progress the team made in OTAs, he canceled the last two days.

I'd say that shows he has a pretty good idea that he needs to strike a balance.

Precisely. Just because they guy is new to the title does not mean he hasn't learned a few things on the way up.

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Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 5967660)

Awesome.....we're going to run that elusive defense that doesn't use a NT.

It's Gailey's first day at DC. Cut him some slack.

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Originally Posted by Sully (Post 5967462)

That's awesome, having Bavaro there. I loved that guy.

Great receiving threat TE on Tecmo Bowl.

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Originally Posted by Coogs (Post 5967632)

Outside linebacker Tamba Hali is also in the new coaches good graces. “Tamba is a hungry, hungry player who wants to get better. He is doing all the things it takes to be really good. And he is starting to look like an outside linebacker.” Up until this year, Hali was a defensive end. Haley also said that Hali bought, with his own money, a station where he can watch film.

We can bitch and moan about Hali's talent, or lack thereof, as I have, and many are still doing.

But don't ever question this guy's ethic and desire.

He clearly is doing everything he can to compete, and unlike Eric Hicks, who shared a similar ethic, he doesn't open his mouth constantly and make an ass of himself.

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Originally Posted by Coogs (Post 5967632)

The team ran a situation drill. The drill was two minutes long, and there were 30 seconds on the clock. Seeing time with the first-string defense were safeties Bernard Pollard and Jarrad Page, cornerbacks Brandon Carr, Maurice Leggett and Brandon Flowers, linebackers Corey Mays, Mike Vrabel, Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson, defensive ends Alex Magee and Tyson Jackson.

:hmmm: a 2-4-5 alignment. I have a feeling my PVR is going to get a lot work this season.

Keep F*&^ing doubting Tamba Hali!!!

...needed to be said.

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Originally Posted by Buzz (Post 5967702)

Is this for motivation? :hmmm:

Pioli actually banned him from visiting Arrowhead. Right after he was hired, Haley screamed at some workers because they weren't working the way they were expected to, and it nearly caused one of the unions to strike, risking timely completion of the stadium.

Will Franklin was there with Bowe to witness it...Will quit the team straight right away, and Bowe has trouble catching the ball due to the trauma. They told Dorsey all about it and he was affected so much he couldn't bring himself to do any of his conditioning.

I knew Haley said they may do different things this season with regards to who is coaching what, but I got to admit Chan Gailey taking over as DC midway through training camp... I didn't see that one comming.

-UWRF seems to be more of a meteorologist than journalism school

Has DaJuan Morgan practiced at all yet? I don't recall him having surgery or anything that would keep him out this long.

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Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541 (Post 5968512)

Has DaJuan Morgan practiced at all yet? I don't recall him having surgery or anything that would keep him out this long.

DaJuan Morgan, Kolby Smith, Turk McBride = shit

There's a whole lot of shit on this roster.

Sackintosh has a sore knee.

Bitch.

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Devard Darling had quite a few receptions in this session

AWWWWWWWWWW YEAH

All of CP will have egg on their face soon. Darling is going to RIP IT UP SATURDAY!

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"Brute strength and raw power" coming from Tyson Jackson when the o-line doubles down

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Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541 (Post 5968512)

Has DaJuan Morgan practiced at all yet? I don't recall him having surgery or anything that would keep him out this long.

wondered the same thing, at this point he's as good gone though....injured players are going to get wacked....

I wouldn't be surprised to see Zack Thomas retire if he can't keep on the field. I have no insider information obviously...I just feel like he has missed a ton of time, and must have a nagging injury he can't get over.

Wait and see approach...
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Originally Posted by TRR (Post 5968651)

I called it!

http://kan.scout.com/2/867142.html

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1. How much does Zach Thomas have left?

If Thomas wasn’t good enough for the Dallas Cowboys, why is he good enough for the Kansas City Chiefs? That’s the question we ought to be asking ourselves, especially because, despite their reputation, the Cowboys didn’t have a terrific defense last year. Especially in run defense, and especially down the stretch.

Not only did Dallas rank 20th in yards per carry surrendered, in vital, season-ending games against the Ravens and Eagles, Thomas and company gave up gobs and gobs of rushing yards. Philadelphia, not known for it’s running game, piled up over 130 yards rushing, and Baltimore saw both LeRon McLain and Willis McGahee top the century mark.

It’s not like Thomas was injured during this stretch. He was there, recording only four tackles and apparently not making much of an impact. But that’s what happens to ancient middle linebackers with a ton of NFL miles on their body – they become less effective as the season drags on.

If we have an idea of the scheme the Chiefs are going to run, Thomas is going to be clashing with offensive linemen quite a bit. How much of that can he take at 35 years of age? Can he stay healthy? Who can play at any decent level if he’s injured? Potentially, there are some major issues here. Remember what happened to Donnie Edwards last season?

He's not here to play. He's here to coach on the field.