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Monday in Chiefs camp | Jamaal Charles' role uncertain; an unlikely QB suits up
Monday in Chiefs camp | Jamaal Charles' role uncertain; an unlikely QB suits up
Chiefs don’t yet know Charles’ role Coach Todd Haley said that, despite a breakout 2009 season and a strong performance in Friday’s preseason opener, running back Jamaal Charles’ role is “still to be determined.” Veteran Thomas Jones remains listed as the No. 1 running back ahead of Charles, a third-year back who rushed for 1,120 yards last season. “Jamaal is a developing player,” Haley said Monday. “Jamaal is a player that, last year at times in that development, had good days, bad days and in-between days like a lot of other guys. That is part of the development, and that is part of becoming a dependable player on a daily basis.” Haley said Charles has had a strong camp, even though he was unable to work out or practice during much of the offseason because of shoulder surgery. Haley added that he likes the Chiefs’ stable of running backs, led by the younger Charles complementing Jones and vice versa. “They both understand what’s going on,” Haley said. “It’s a good situation.” Chiefs suit up an unlikely QB Before players — and some coaches, apparently — knew they wouldn’t be practicing Monday morning, the coaching staff convinced offensive quality control coach Nick Sirianni that he would be practicing with the team’s quarterbacks. Haley said it was a practical joke — and sure enough, Sirianni, who’s in his second season in Kansas City, fell for it. The young coach dressed in pads and a yellow No. 9 jersey and strolled into the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex before Haley called off the morning session and took the team to a St. Joseph movie theater. “We somehow convinced him that he was actually going to be at practice,” Haley said, “and somehow he believed us and actually put the uniform on. “We did not have a practice, so I figured it would be a day to have a little fun.” Sirianni works routinely with the quarterbacks, often playing catch with them early in practices. Sirianni played wide receiver in college at Mount Union in Ohio, where he completed his playing career in 2003. Shouldn’t Sirianni have known better? “He’s a loyal, dedicated coach. That’s the positive side of it,” Haley said with a smile. “I think everybody appreciated it. He took one for the team today.” What you need to know about … THE OFFENSE Rudy Niswanger was the starter at right guard in the absence of Ryan Lilja. Casey Wiegmann was the center. Line depth took a further hit later in practice when right tackle Ryan O’Callaghan injured his leg during a drill. O’Callaghan sat out for a while and later returned. … The starting unit salvaged a 2-minute drill when Matt Cassel’s pass to Jerheme Urban allowed the offense to convert on fourth and 12. The offense then scored with no time on the clock on Cassel’s 10-yard pass to Jamaal Charles. THE DEFENSE The backup defenders dominated a no-huddle drill with two sacks and a deflected pass. … The second team also won its 2-minute drill when safety Ricky Price broke up a pass in the end zone with no time left. … Cornerback Brandon Flowers dived and broke up Cassel’s pass intended for Chris Chambers. INJURY REPORT Quarterback Brodie Croyle, running back Kestahn Moore, tight ends Tony Moeaki and Jake O’Connell, offensive linemen Ryan Lilja, Darryl Harris and Barry Richardson, and safety Jon McGraw did not practice. Safety Jarrad Page is unsigned and not in camp. DAILY BATTLE The Chiefs have had to move some bodies around on the offensive line because of injuries. At one point during practice they lined up with Branden Albert and Colin Brown at tackle, Niswanger and Brian Waters at guard and Wiegmann at center. While O’Callaghan was out, Brown was the only right tackle and took snaps with both the first and second teams. TODAY’S SCHEDULE The Chiefs will practice at 1:50 p.m. today. |
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08-16-2010, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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How the **** is Thomas Jones still the #1 rb? Do the coaches even watch the ****ing game? Lance Jerk Off Long ahead of Gunnell is a ****ing joke.
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08-16-2010, 11:24 PM | #3 |
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How the **** is Thomas Jones still the #1 rb? Do the coaches even watch the ****ing game? Lance Jerk Off Long ahead of Gunnell is a ****ing joke.
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08-16-2010, 11:24 PM | #4 |
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i like haley, but he needs to use his brain.
hes still uncertain what the role of our only offensive threat last year is. im supporting another team if he gets less than 160 carries
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08-16-2010, 11:30 PM | #5 |
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Really? Really?
Thomas Jones is a good RB when you have an offensive line like the Jets but with our Oline he is Larry Johnson without the off the field issues. If we start Jones to begin the season I see three and outs taking us out of the game early. Charles needs to start. Jones should be a short yardage and goal line back only. He is seriously going to piss me of this year if he keeps this shit up. |
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08-16-2010, 11:38 PM | #6 |
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Charles role needs to be starter...And if he doesn't get the majority of the carries throughout the season, unless TJ is averaging 5.5 YPC which won't happen, I will be pissed at this team.
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08-16-2010, 11:47 PM | #7 |
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If Charles doesn't start and get 15-20 carries per game, Haley needs to be brought in front of a firing squad.
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08-17-2010, 03:49 AM | #8 |
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I had a co-worker, a Donkeys fan, come up to me and say that if Charles doesn't start then Haley is a bigger idiot than Hermie. WOW
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08-17-2010, 05:15 AM | #9 | |
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How stupid can you be. I can't think of a coach that would even debate this in their mind. It's over analyzing a situation. JC is one of the best in the league, period! A home run threat every play! I can't believe Charlie will leave him on the bench. 15-20 per game is what any sane coach would give him and in the fourth quarter, with the game on the line, he is a weapon you must utilize. WTF is wrong with THEM?
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He's right though. Herm would run JC into the ground.
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08-17-2010, 05:19 AM | #11 | |
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No way he doesn't start. Charlie won't let that happen. If he does then he should be forced to give his rings to Bill because clearly he's responsible for him getting them.
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08-17-2010, 05:59 AM | #12 |
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You don't think this is being blown out of proportion do you? If week one comes around and Charles doesn't have 15 caries then get upset.
Haley is just keeping JC motivated. Do you really think they don't know what his potential is? I also think they are tempered in their expectations as many people here are and should be. He can't likely do what he did last year for 16 games without getting beat to hell. He needs someone to split carries with. Chill. |
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08-17-2010, 06:02 AM | #13 |
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I can't believe you guys don't get what's going on here.
Charles is not that durable. We are going to need him for seasons to come. If we make him the main focal point in our offense in a season such as this one, when we can easily batter TJ into the end if his career, and refine, JCs skills, he won't be here when the team is actually competitive. Now that comes from an injury, and a money standpoint. Haley probably knows what he has in Charles, but why blow that load on a date as ugly as this season is going to be. And what if we win 7 games, and JC rushes for 1700 yards, then he wants to be paid like a top back, or better yet, what if he breaks in half. Lotta good that'll do us. Keep him humble, keep him healthy. "this is Chess mother****er, it ain't checkers!!!" Last edited by beach tribe; 08-17-2010 at 06:56 AM.. |
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