Chiefs Looney: Niswanger back in pads, speculating Page to IR? - Page 3

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.

Mr. Laz · 11-02-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWolf

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

why couldn't it of been this way.

**BossChief** · 11-02-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

why couldn't it of been this way.

because that wouldnt suck.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I dissagree. I think Brown could be the biggest area of suck on the team.

I also think Niswanger gets a little too much criticism on here. I think he does a pretty decent job.

I am surprised how many give Waters a pass. He has played as poorly as anyone on the line on many occaisions.

Some of it is a lack of continuity. Some of it is coaching.

I think losing Niswanger really hurt against San Diego though.

What?

Niswanger is the second biggest problem behind Goff. He's the guy who's supposed to be calling the protections.

And by the way, when Niswanger left the game, Cassel had a clean pocket for the first time all season.

The reason the Chiefs lost to San Diego was: #1) horrendous blocking in the first half (with Niswanger leading the way); #2) horrendous defense in the first half; #3) horrendous play from Cassel when his o-line was finally doing their job.

Wade Smith is 1000 times better than Niswanger.

RustShack · 11-02-2009, 06:50 PM

The line looked better when Alleman played against Dallas, and the line looked better when Wade Smith was on the field. Get those two on and get Niswanger and Goff out. Haley has to see this. Honestly Pioli and Haley could in a way be bombing this season while evaluating what we have just go get another year of high drafting to bring up this talent level and more of "their" players who are good. I mean yeah thats a shitty thing for them to do, but could turn out to be great in the long run.

SenselessChiefsFan · 11-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

What?

Niswanger is the second biggest problem behind Goff. He's the guy who's supposed to be calling the protections.

And by the way, when Niswanger left the game, Cassel had a clean pocket for the first time all season.

The reason the Chiefs lost to San Diego was: #1) horrendous blocking in the first half (with Niswanger leading the way); #2) horrendous defense in the first half; #3) horrendous play from Cassel when his o-line was finally doing their job.

Wade Smith is 1000 times better than Niswanger.

Niswanger was lost early in the game.

I don't expect him to be 'great'. I just don't think he sucks as much as most on here.

I don't understand why we bash guys that we know don't have the best talent, while we excuse make for guys who have much more talent.

To me, Brian Waters should take most of the blame, because he isn't playing at a pro bowl level.

Niswanger isn't either, but I don't expect HIM to.

SenselessChiefsFan · 11-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

What?

Niswanger is the second biggest problem behind Goff. He's the guy who's supposed to be calling the protections.

And by the way, when Niswanger left the game, Cassel had a clean pocket for the first time all season.

The reason the Chiefs lost to San Diego was: #1) horrendous blocking in the first half (with Niswanger leading the way); #2) horrendous defense in the first half; #3) horrendous play from Cassel when his o-line was finally doing their job.

Wade Smith is 1000 times better than Niswanger.

I wouldn't mind seeing Wade Smith at center and Niswanger at guard replacing Goff.

stormtrooper · 11-02-2009, 07:22 PM

I hate Brown. Hes horrible and id rather see morgan and page starting..oh and not to mention DERRICK JOHNSON!!!

chiefzilla1501 · 11-02-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Niswanger was lost early in the game.

I don't expect him to be 'great'. I just don't think he sucks as much as most on here.

I don't understand why we bash guys that we know don't have the best talent, while we excuse make for guys who have much more talent.

To me, Brian Waters should take most of the blame, because he isn't playing at a pro bowl level.

Niswanger isn't either, but I don't expect HIM to.

Nobody is making excuses for these guys.

The difference is that Brian Waters on his worst day is a hell of a lot better than Niswanger on his best day.

It's not about making excuses for players. It's about putting the "right 5" on the offensive line. Waters belongs there. Niswanger doesn't. And yet the coaching staff doesn't get it.

2bikemike · 11-02-2009, 07:48 PM

So will Page go on IR allowing us to activate Kolby?

**Iowanian** · 11-02-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Sorry, but we have a bunch of whiny a$$ed fans.

In the end, it won't matter what a bunch of whiny fans say about what the Chiefs talk about. Winning and losing is the only thing that will matter.

.

Kiss my Grits.

LaChapelle · 11-02-2009, 11:08 PM

November 2nd, 2009 @ 10:38 pm

kb_kcstar: Chiefs free safety Jarrad Page has a badly pulled calf and could miss the rest of the season. The injury happened Thursday.

11-02-2009, 04:58 PM
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.
Posts: 6,798

11-02-2009, 06:50 PM	#34
RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3036954	The line looked better when Alleman played against Dallas, and the line looked better when Wade Smith was on the field. Get those two on and get Niswanger and Goff out. Haley has to see this. Honestly Pioli and Haley could in a way be bombing this season while evaluating what we have just go get another year of high drafting to bring up this talent level and more of "their" players who are good. I mean yeah thats a shitty thing for them to do, but could turn out to be great in the long run. __________________
Posts: 15,126

11-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#37
stormtrooper Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boise Idaho Casino cash: $10004900	I hate Brown. Hes horrible and id rather see morgan and page starting..oh and not to mention DERRICK JOHNSON!!!
Posts: 226

11-02-2009, 07:48 PM	#39
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA Casino cash: $-1184623	So will Page go on IR allowing us to activate Kolby?
Posts: 16,422

11-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#41
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	November 2nd, 2009 @ 10:38 pm kb_kcstar: Chiefs free safety Jarrad Page has a badly pulled calf and could miss the rest of the season. The injury happened Thursday.
Posts: 8,588