Chiefs Looney: Niswanger back in pads, speculating Page to IR?

DaWolf · 11-02-2009, 04:58 PM

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/11...og_a_new_look/

HALEY TO CAN INJURY TALK - EXCEPT ON PAGE?
November 2nd – 4:45 PM

Let the speculation begin. S Jarrad Page missed practice this afternoon, apparently due to an injury suffered in practice last Thursday. That bit of news is about as routine as any injury talk, in any NFL city. But after a small turn of events this afternoon, Page’s situation becomes a bit more interesting..

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley informed the media today that he was not going to comment on specific player injuries going forward. This is a practice used by a handful of NFL head coaches for competitive reasons, but Haley had generally been forthright with the media throughout the first eight weeks of the regular season.

“From now on I’m not going to talk a lot about injuries, if at all,” Haley announced. “Unless something major comes up, I’m going to stay away from that.“

Ok, fair enough. There’s not much news there. But then, just a few minutes later when asked about Page’s absence, Haley indicated that Page was indeed injured and that he would address Page’s injury on Tuesday.

“I will talk about Jarrad Page tomorrow,” Haley stated. “He suffered another injury on Thursday and I’ll talk about that tomorrow.“

Interesting. Page is the exception? Is his injury serious?

Technically, Haley isn’t due to talk with the media again until Wednesday, but tomorrow is also “Transaction Tuesday” around the league, leaving actions in the form of roster moves to speak as well. The fact that Haley has opted to refrain from injury-talk for competitive reasons going forward, but is inclined to talk about Page, leaves a bit of speculation as to what will happen next regarding the Chiefs safety.

Page has dealt with lingering injuries throughout the season. A trip to the injured reserve certainly wouldn’t be a shock, but it would still be a bit of a surprise. Looks like we’ll find out exactly what Haley means tomorrow…or Wednesday.

CHIEFS STATEMENT ON LJ
November 2nd – 3:51 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs, in conjunction with the NFL Management Council, the NFL Players Association and RB Larry Johnson have settled all matters related to Johnson’s recent conduct. Johnson will remain suspended through the club’s game at Jacksonville on November 8th. He will not be permitted to participate in any team activities or be on team premises until Monday, November 9th. This matter is now closed, and the Chiefs will have no further comment.
MONDAY PRACTICE REPORT

November 2nd – 2:52 PM

The Chiefs concluded bye weekend and began work for Jacksonville this afternoon without any free safeties. Jarrad Page was absent from drills, while Jon McGraw is still bothered by a leg injury that kept him out of practices last week. Essentially, today is a bonus practice for prep-work, so Kansas City really doesn’t run into trouble unless both players are unable to go through practice on Wednesday. In Page and McGraw’s absence, CB Maurice Leggett and practice squad S Ricky Price took reps at free safety.

The surprise of the day was C Rudy Niswager dressed in pads. Niswanger was a no-show at all practices last week as he rehabbed what was originally thought to be torn knee ligaments. Reports now say that Niswanger suffered only an MCL sprain. Regardless, his participation in practice was a surprise. It should be noted that he was rather limited with his mobility.

T Branden Albert practiced once again this afternoon and it looks like, pending a major setback, that Albert will be ready to play this weekend. RB Jamaal Charles appears to be in line to start, with Kolby Smith and Dantrell Savage backing him up. Smith, however, has yet to be activated from the reserve/PUP list.

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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Looney: Niswanger back in pads, speculating Page to IR? http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/11...og_a_new_look/ HALEY TO CAN INJURY TALK - EXCEPT ON PAGE? November 2nd – 4:45 PM Let the speculation begin. S Jarrad Page missed practice this afternoon, apparently due to an injury suffered in practice last Thursday. That bit of news is about as routine as any injury talk, in any NFL city. But after a small turn of events this afternoon, Page’s situation becomes a bit more interesting.. Chiefs head coach Todd Haley informed the media today that he was not going to comment on specific player injuries going forward. This is a practice used by a handful of NFL head coaches for competitive reasons, but Haley had generally been forthright with the media throughout the first eight weeks of the regular season. “From now on I’m not going to talk a lot about injuries, if at all,” Haley announced. “Unless something major comes up, I’m going to stay away from that.“ Ok, fair enough. There’s not much news there. But then, just a few minutes later when asked about Page’s absence, Haley indicated that Page was indeed injured and that he would address Page’s injury on Tuesday. “I will talk about Jarrad Page tomorrow,” Haley stated. “He suffered another injury on Thursday and I’ll talk about that tomorrow.“ Interesting. Page is the exception? Is his injury serious? Technically, Haley isn’t due to talk with the media again until Wednesday, but tomorrow is also “Transaction Tuesday” around the league, leaving actions in the form of roster moves to speak as well. The fact that Haley has opted to refrain from injury-talk for competitive reasons going forward, but is inclined to talk about Page, leaves a bit of speculation as to what will happen next regarding the Chiefs safety. Page has dealt with lingering injuries throughout the season. A trip to the injured reserve certainly wouldn’t be a shock, but it would still be a bit of a surprise. Looks like we’ll find out exactly what Haley means tomorrow…or Wednesday. CHIEFS STATEMENT ON LJ November 2nd – 3:51 PM The Kansas City Chiefs, in conjunction with the NFL Management Council, the NFL Players Association and RB Larry Johnson have settled all matters related to Johnson’s recent conduct. Johnson will remain suspended through the club’s game at Jacksonville on November 8th. He will not be permitted to participate in any team activities or be on team premises until Monday, November 9th. This matter is now closed, and the Chiefs will have no further comment. MONDAY PRACTICE REPORT November 2nd – 2:52 PM The Chiefs concluded bye weekend and began work for Jacksonville this afternoon without any free safeties. Jarrad Page was absent from drills, while Jon McGraw is still bothered by a leg injury that kept him out of practices last week. Essentially, today is a bonus practice for prep-work, so Kansas City really doesn’t run into trouble unless both players are unable to go through practice on Wednesday. In Page and McGraw’s absence, CB Maurice Leggett and practice squad S Ricky Price took reps at free safety. The surprise of the day was C Rudy Niswager dressed in pads. Niswanger was a no-show at all practices last week as he rehabbed what was originally thought to be torn knee ligaments. Reports now say that Niswanger suffered only an MCL sprain. Regardless, his participation in practice was a surprise. It should be noted that he was rather limited with his mobility. T Branden Albert practiced once again this afternoon and it looks like, pending a major setback, that Albert will be ready to play this weekend. RB Jamaal Charles appears to be in line to start, with Kolby Smith and Dantrell Savage backing him up. Smith, however, has yet to be activated from the reserve/PUP list.
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