8/3 updates
 

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/08...og__in_or_out/

AM PRACTICE OBSERVATIONS

August 3rd - 8:59 AM

Some nice work by grounds guru Andre Bruce to get the fields in good condition this AM. Full pads for the third consecutive AM. Of note: LB Derrick Johnson and T Damion McIntosh return - both are taking first team reps during walk-thrus.

9:10 AM - Walk-thrus are complete and possibly Derrick Johnson’s day is as well? Following the walk-thru segment, Johnson trotted back over to strength coach Cedric Smith’s “rehab zone” on the NW corner of the practice fields. Johnson is the only member of that group wearing full pads.

9:14 AM - TE Brad Cottam is being held out this AM as well.

9:25 AM - Position drills have begun and it looks as if TEs Sean Ryan and Tom Crabtree will have their work cut out for them. Of the five TEs in camp, Ryan and Crabtree are the only two active this AM (TE Jake O’Connell remains out, Cottam is in the “rehab zone” and TE Tony Curtis remains unseen - he seemed to be going a bit slower at the end of yesterday’s practice). FB Jed Collins has some NFL experience at TE and will likely lend a helping hand with that group today.

Gretz: Camp Practice Update 8/3 A.M.
 

Camp Practice Update 8/3 A.M.
August 3, 2009 - Bob Gretz |

From River Falls, Wisconsin

It was the fourth practice in three days for the Chiefs and Todd Haley was happy with how his team fought through the sore muscles.

“This is generally when everybody is a little bit sore and everybody is feeling a little bit sorry for themselves, but I thought we pushed through OK,” Haley said. “This afternoon will be very telling about how we are doing.”

The morning workout was in full pads and at times got very physical, especially in those segments where the Chiefs worked on the running game. The offensive coaching staff now has a guy who might be as loud as defensive line coach Tim Krumrie, and that’s offensive line coach Bill Muir.

RT Damion McIntosh returned to work and Muir had several barbs pointed in his direction. Same for rookie free agent LT Cameron Goldberg out of Duke.

Haley continued to be demanding of his players, jumping all over RB Jackie Battle when he allowed the ball to be knocked out of his hands. This came after the play was over and Battle was going back to the huddle. Haley didn’t care. “You’ve got to protect the ball all the way back to the huddle offensive guys,” the coach yelled.

McIntosh was back from the NFI List, leaving only LB Demorrio Williams still on that list. Haley would not address the absence of TEs Brad Cottam and Tony Curtis. “I’ll only talk about the players who are practicing,” Haley said. No word yet on why this duo was not on the field for the workout. They were not with the rehab team as well.

More notes and observations from the morning practice:

- K Ryan Succop was three for four on his FG attempts. His first try hit the left upright from 35 yards. He then made kicks of 30, 42 and 44 yards. The long snapper for all four kicks was Tanner Purdum.

- With Cottam and Curtis out, and rookie Jake O’Connell still on the PUP List and working with the rehab team, that left just two tight ends available: Sean Ryan and rookie Tom Crabtree. FB Jed Collins moved to tight end for part of the practice to work with the group.

- Ryan got most of the snaps with the No. 1 offense and took advantage of his opportunities. He made a very nice catch over his head and down the field when QB Matt Cassel was flushed from the pocket and throwing on the run.

Whether it's about conditioning or humiliation, Dorsey remains in the doghouse

Chiefs defensive end Glenn Dorsey hasn't yet touched the practice field, although he has seen all of his previously out-of-shape teammates leave him on the PUP list and head toward team drills.

Dorsey is one of at least five regulars who failed Friday's conditioning test. Dorsey remains, and that's not a good sign for a second-year defender with a fat contract and reportedly still within grasp of his enormous potential. But he's useless to the Chiefs in conditioning purgatory, and coach Todd Haley isn't letting up on the guy.

"I’m a selfish coach," Haley said. "If you’re not on the field practicing, you can’t help me do my job."

As long as we're talking about work, let's discuss the grind that Dorsey is undergoing. He's spending time on sprints and the stationary bike, but I can't help but think that some of the exercises he's doing aren't more for continued humiliation of the one player who can't seem to get in shape.

Dorsey continues to spend his hours pulling, pushing, dragging and moving. Yesterday, he and Damion McIntosh took turns walking the length of the field either holding a barbell above their heads or hugging a 45-pound plate. On Monday, Haley apparently had Dorsey practice his fishing technique, lying on his back and dragging a blocking dummy in short bursts until it had reached him. Dorsey would finish his odd assignment, stand there bewildered for a few moments, then walk off to do something else.

This is the football equivalent of being confined to the stocks, an embarrassing punishment while everyone else watches.

In an ironic and cruel twist Monday, the Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile parked less than 50 yards from Dorsey's conditioning zone.

I knew Babb wrote this as soon as I read this part. ROFL

flushed from the pocket? I find nothing at wiki :shrug:

We probably should have just traded Dorsey.

They tried to.

And there was nothing really?

That surprises me I figured a team like Buffalo would have offered something atleast solid for him.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/KC

August 3 10:58 ET



With the <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/KC">Chiefs</a> down to two <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/TE">TE</a>s, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/493045">Sean Ryan</a> is taking advantage of the opportunity. He had a nice catch on a play where <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/QB">QB</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/552470">Matt Cassel</a> was flushed from the pocket.
With the Chiefs down to two TEs, Sean Ryan is taking advantage of the opportunity. He had a nice catch on a play where QB Matt Cassel was flushed from the pocket.

August 3 10:55 ET



<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/KC">Chiefs</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/Rookie">rookie</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/LB">LB</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1675829">Jovan Belcher</a> is showing a strong pass rush. On one play, he knocked over <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/OT">RT</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/187597">Damion McIntosh</a>.
Chiefs rookie LB Jovan Belcher is showing a strong pass rush. On one play, he knocked over RT Damion McIntosh.

August 3 10:47 ET



<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/K">K</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1674148">Ryan Succop</a> was 3 of 4 on FGs in <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/KC">Chiefs</a> practice, hitting the left upright from 35 yards and making kicks from 39, 42 and 44 yards.
K Ryan Succop was 3 of 4 on FGs in Chiefs practice, hitting the left upright from 35 yards and making kicks from 39, 42 and 44 yards.

August 3 10:42 ET



In a running game drill, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/OLB">OLB</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/412000">Tamba Hali</a> leveled pulling guard <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/12399">Mike Goff</a>. The collision could be heard on all three practice fields.
In a running game drill, OLB Tamba Hali leveled pulling guard Mike Goff. The collision could be heard on all three practice fields.

August 3 10:40 ET



After <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/KC">Chiefs</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/tag/OT">LT</a> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1243029">Branden Albert</a> jumped offsides in a drill, he was yanked from the line and sent on a punishment run. <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/502346">Barry Richardson</a> replaced him.<br /><br /><br />
After Chiefs LT Branden Albert jumped offsides in a drill, he was yanked from the line and sent on a punishment run. Barry Richardson replaced him.

Holy ****.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2gy56ag.gif

Can't trade a player if the player is injured, which was "allegedly" was the case under Dorsey during the time.

No favorites being played here. "What can you do for me today"-said Haley.

Full approval of this method.

freakin hilarious

Tough love. Young NFL players, like children, don't need their coaches (or parents) to be "best buddies", they need to be shown who the Alpha Dog in the relationship is. This will either make Dorsey a better player quicker, or it'll break him--in which case, better to find out now than later what kind of a guy you've got on your hands.

From the UWRF:
"The Chiefs staff held a closed tryout after morning practice today. Media members were not allowed to enter the Ramer Field complex where the tryouts were taking place, but one player was seen passing balls, three players receiving balls and at least two linemen practicing drills. None of the players trying out were in pads. Team security turned away anyone who attempted to watch the tryouts from a distance, obviously trying to keep the identities of the players involved a secret."

Michael Vick is in da house.