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Originally Posted by htismaqe
8/15 Update posted by htismaqe
The news is not good boys.
The Chiefs gave up 8 plays over 15 yards. Gunther is beyond furious, Mitch said he was "beside himself". Jared Allen has been demoted, Jimmy Wilkerson is now starting.
Kevin Sampson has a toe tendon problem, out 2-3 weeks. Todd Collins has a possible fracture, out 2-3 weeks. Holcombe will be out 6 weeks.
He said Lawrence Tynes had a bad weekend "on and off the field". When asked to elaborate about the "off the field" comment, he hemmed and hawed and never did answer. Tynes must have gotten drunk too. Anyway, he said there will likely be competition brought into camp. The good news is that Tynes didn't miss a kick yesterday.
Will Shields participated in workouts and could see full practice later this week, so that's at least one good thing.
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After watching the game yesterday, Wilkerson was consistantly getting pressure on the QB. Granted he was working against 2nd and 3rd string tackles but I thought he played really well. I also thought that Sims actually was impressive pushing the pocket when he wasn't double teamed. The unfortunate thing is that none of the other 1st unit linemen took advantage.
The injury to Sampson will only hurt him individually, which sucks because he played really well in the game. I hope he is healthy and starting Week1.
Collins never sees the field anyway so I don't know what him being out really does to the team. On the one hand, maybe Green might have to take a few more throws in practice now, and I hope he doesnt wear out. On the other hand, this might be a blessing as it gives Huard and Kilian more reps, both are younger and looked like they were a bit a more mobile. Never the less, I am concerned about the QB depth chart after Green.
Losing Holcombe is disappointing, I think he was propably a pretty important pickup and a quality backup FB and HB. It looks like the Chiefs are pretty thin at the position already. I don't see Wilson being moved there. Does anyone know about #48 Edwin Thompson? He made a few solid blocks playing the second TE. He looks like he has the ability to play some FB?
I believe Tynes will pull through and get more consistant as the season approaches. Im not really for bringing in competition. I cant see anyone that has the potential of Tynes. I saw him kick in the CFL a few seasons back and had a record setting year. He has a strong leg and was forced to kick in some pretty bad weather.
Having Shields back is great.