Chiefs Q&A with TODD HALEY - 9/9 - Page 4

C-Mac · 09-09-2009, 05:49 PM

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Q&A with TODD HALEY - 9/9
Sep 09, 2009, 3:04:04 PM

TODD HALEY: “Good afternoon everybody. We got to our real Wednesday (practice) after our bonus Wednesday on Monday. I think there’s a chance of some weather there (Baltimore) this weekend so I was kind of actually happy we got some rain because it always forces the guys to concentrate.

“Overall, I thought it was a practice that as the day went on started to get better. This is the first official first-time through as a Wednesday so there was a bit of a feeling-out process but I thought overall it was a productive day.”

Q: Matt Cassel was out there again. Did he come back okay after his work on Monday and his day off?

HALEY: “Again, he was out there which was good. That’s better than not being out there and he was able to get through some. That’s going to be the situation that we’re going to evaluate as the week goes on and don’t know that we’ll have an answer right up to until we play.”

Q: Are you pleased with what the offense is doing?

HALEY: “We’re asking them to do a lot here. We’re putting the pressure on them to catch up, so to speak, but overall the guys going back (and up to) the last week of the pre-season have responded. They’re into it; they’re studying; they’re preparing, they’re doing the things that will give them a chance to know what’s going on. I’m glad we got a couple more days of practice. There’s no doubt about that. But I think they’ve shown a good response.”

Q: You’ve got some fairly new faces on the offensive line, so how do you see those guys doing now that you’re in the regular groove?

HALEY: “That’s going to be a fact of life at one position or another where guys are going to be coming in. That’s the way we’re going to operate. We had Ryan (O’Callaghan) in there for a second practice really but it’s going to be a case of the guys helping assimilate those (new) guys into what we’re doing and the way we’re doing it.

“Again, when you get a guy who comes from New England or Miami that’s generally an advantage because I think there are a lot of similarities how we do things.”

Q: Are you excited about this first week of the regular season?

HALEY: “You know that it’s real now and we’ve got to be ready to go. Everything counts. Every minute counts. Every meeting counts. Everything you do obviously will help to determine whether you win or lose.”

Q: Do you feel better because you’ve got your hands on the offense and you’re out there doing what you wanted to do as opposed to being a step away?

HALEY: “I don’t know if better is the term. I’m comfortable doing that; I’ve done it the last few years. It’s something I understand and obviously enjoy. But I don’t know if better is the term. I felt that the offense needed support right now and that’s what I’m doing. Again, I’m still the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and I cannot forget that whether it’s in practice, meetings or whatever I’m doing.”

Q: How much have you changed your offense?

HALEY: “None, exactly what we ran in the third pre-season game is what you’ll see.”

Q: As far as the injury report, how will Matt be listed?

HALEY: “Questionable I think. This is new to me but a guy who participates some but not all.”

Q: Tamba Hali was impressive to (Baltimore) coach Harbaugh from what he’s seen on film. Where is he in your thoughts?

HALEY: “I think Tamba has been a bright spot without a doubt. He was a guy five months ago that a lot of people were kind of wondering what would happen to Tamba and how he would respond. But once (Kansas City Star reporter) Adam (Teicher) got it out there officially how we were going to play defense there was going to be some adjustment period for him. I think he’s done a very good job to this point of adjusting to this new role. Again, it’s a work in progress. We can’t put him in the Hall of Fame yet but I think he’s made progress in a tough situation.”

Q: Was he one of those guys you weren’t really sure how he was going to respond?

HALEY: “I go by what I see, Kent, and that’s why I didn’t want to speculate on any of that early on. That’s the way I coach: I go by what I see. So, if a guy knows what to do and he’s doing it at a high level then I’ve got no problem.”

Q: What is Baltimore’s strength in your view?

HALEY: “The whole team is a strength. I think they are obviously one of the great defenses over the last decade. Year-in and year-out even though they’ve had to plug different players into different roles each year they’ve come in and played defense. “It’s easy to talk about defense when you talk about Baltimore but I think what’s changed with Baltimore is now the offense is an offense that gives you something to deal with. They’ve got a very good quarterback; they’ve got three tremendous runners; they’ve got one of the top tight ends in the league and they’ve got three receivers that are very good receivers. They probably would be ones on most teams. They have a very physical offensive line. It’s easy to talk about the defense but the offense is now here without a doubt.

“Special teams, they’re one of the better special teams groups in the league. It’s obvious with coach Harbaugh it is his area of expertise and it shows with this team.

“I think (Baltimore’s) a three-headed monster as far as I’m concerned.”

Q: Coach Harbaugh told us that as a first year head coach last year there was a slight advantage for a whole new regime coming in. Do you feel there is a little element of surprise for you?

HALEY: “I can’t speculate on what people think. Again, we’re just trying to get better every single day. We’re still trying to find an identity as a team and that’s going to be a work in progress. That’s really where we’re at.”
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**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

There were more comments about Tamba than that. I didn't always comment on it. The guy took a beating here by quite a few people that didn't think he could make the transition.

Hell you still got 1 idiot on this very page who doesn't even think he can.

And he won't.

He will continually get abused in coverage.

soundmind · 09-09-2009, 09:43 PM

Going off the preseason games, I think Tamba looks fast off the edge, the new weight wears well on him I think. We'll see yet if he works out as a complete OLB, but his upfield certainly wasn't disappointing.

And I'm completely flip-flop-flip again on this weekend, I'm actually turning back to this game being a toss-up. I don't think the Ravens are as good as advertised, and I'm not so sure we're as bad as advertised, but our OLine has the potential to ruin every play, so....

TheGuardian · 09-09-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

And he won't.

He will continually get abused in coverage.

Who gives a fuck? guys like Joey Porter and Shawne Merriman aren't worth two spits in coverage either. Most linebackers that get lined up on a slot WR or decent tight end get "abused" in coverage reerun.

TRR · 09-09-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

And he won't.

He will continually get abused in coverage.

Unless you have missed EVERY Preseason game, you would know that Hali's time spent in coverage is going to be VERY minimal in Pendergast's defense...VERY MINIMAL.

Hali will be a bright spot on this years KC Defense.
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Hammock Parties · 09-09-2009, 09:48 PM

This coverage thing is ridiculous. Hali's not even going to be IN coverage most of the time. The Predator position is not meant to drop that much.

Hali's worth will be defined by his ability to get to the quarterback. If he does that, he'll kick ass. End of discussion.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Who gives a fuck? guys like Joey Porter and Shawne "roidman" Merriman aren't worth two spits in coverage either. Most linebackers that get lined up on a slot WR or decent tight end get "abused" in coverage reerun.

Is Tamba going to develop into a Porter or Merriman to compensate for any other weaknesses that he might have? Hali has their natural gifts?

He's a guy who works hard, but that's about it.

SenselessChiefsFan · 09-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Once Tamba has difficulty in coverage everyone will be calling him a bust again.

When will fans get the fact that the defensive coordinator has FAR more to do with how much Hali is in coverage than the opposing offensive coordinator?

Derrick Thomas was bad in coverage too.... I guess he was a bust, huh?

I have said all along that this is a perfect scheme for Tamba and that he will have his best year.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

When will fans get the fact that the defensive coordinator has FAR more to do with how much Hali is in coverage than the opposing offensive coordinator?

Derrick Thomas was bad in coverage too.... I guess he was a bust, huh?

I have said all along that this is a perfect scheme for Tamba and that he will have his best year.

And now the implicit comparison to DT...

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

And now the implicit comparison to DT...

Jesus.

As if comparing him to Porter and Merriman wasn't enough.

Someone had to go retraso completo.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Jesus.

As if comparing him to Porter and Merriman wasn't enough.

Someone had to go retraso completo.

Do people really have visions of Hali as a dominating, game-changing force? Someone who will be getting after the QB with regularity?

Hammock Parties · 09-09-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Do people really have visions of Hali as a dominating, game-changing force? Someone who will be getting after the QB with regularity?

No. But is 10 sacks out of the question?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-09-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Do people really have visions of Hali as a dominating, game-changing force? Someone who will be getting after the QB with regularity?

I'll give the kid this: If we had 52 other players on the roster with his work ethic, we'd be in much better shape.

Problem is his ability to stay healthy, and his limited physical skills.

If these guys are equating "making the transition" to being "serviceable", then I think that's possible. He can get after the QB on occasion, will be a liability when he's in coverage, and is nothing special against the run.

To me, "making the transition" means he's made enough of an impact that we don't have to look to replace him anytime soon - and I just don't see that happening.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

No. But is 10 sacks out of the question?

I think so.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 10:10 PM

We expected an abomination.

Just because we're not horrified at his play isn't exactly cause for excitement, and if Hali ends up being the bright spot on this defense, as a unit, it will have sucked complete shit.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Who gives a fuck? guys like Joey Porter and Shawne "roidman" Merriman aren't worth two spits in coverage either. Most linebackers that get lined up on a slot WR or decent tight end get "abused" in coverage reerun.

You know, people might like you more around here if you didn't act like a petulant child in each and every post.

You may have some insight due to your background but no one will give a shit if you continue to act like a Grade A ****sack.

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That’s going to be the situation that we’re going to evaluate as the week goes on and don’t know that we’ll have an answer right up to until we play.” Q: Are you pleased with what the offense is doing? HALEY: “We’re asking them to do a lot here. We’re putting the pressure on them to catch up, so to speak, but overall the guys going back (and up to) the last week of the pre-season have responded. They’re into it; they’re studying; they’re preparing, they’re doing the things that will give them a chance to know what’s going on. I’m glad we got a couple more days of practice. There’s no doubt about that. But I think they’ve shown a good response.” Q: You’ve got some fairly new faces on the offensive line, so how do you see those guys doing now that you’re in the regular groove? HALEY: “That’s going to be a fact of life at one position or another where guys are going to be coming in. That’s the way we’re going to operate. We had Ryan (O’Callaghan) in there for a second practice really but it’s going to be a case of the guys helping assimilate those (new) guys into what we’re doing and the way we’re doing it. “Again, when you get a guy who comes from New England or Miami that’s generally an advantage because I think there are a lot of similarities how we do things.” Q: Are you excited about this first week of the regular season? HALEY: “You know that it’s real now and we’ve got to be ready to go. Everything counts. Every minute counts. Every meeting counts. Everything you do obviously will help to determine whether you win or lose.” Q: Do you feel better because you’ve got your hands on the offense and you’re out there doing what you wanted to do as opposed to being a step away? HALEY: “I don’t know if better is the term. I’m comfortable doing that; I’ve done it the last few years. It’s something I understand and obviously enjoy. But I don’t know if better is the term. I felt that the offense needed support right now and that’s what I’m doing. Again, I’m still the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and I cannot forget that whether it’s in practice, meetings or whatever I’m doing.” Q: How much have you changed your offense? HALEY: “None, exactly what we ran in the third pre-season game is what you’ll see.” Q: As far as the injury report, how will Matt be listed? HALEY: “Questionable I think. This is new to me but a guy who participates some but not all.” Q: Tamba Hali was impressive to (Baltimore) coach Harbaugh from what he’s seen on film. Where is he in your thoughts? HALEY: “I think Tamba has been a bright spot without a doubt. He was a guy five months ago that a lot of people were kind of wondering what would happen to Tamba and how he would respond. But once (Kansas City Star reporter) Adam (Teicher) got it out there officially how we were going to play defense there was going to be some adjustment period for him. I think he’s done a very good job to this point of adjusting to this new role. Again, it’s a work in progress. We can’t put him in the Hall of Fame yet but I think he’s made progress in a tough situation.” Q: Was he one of those guys you weren’t really sure how he was going to respond? HALEY: “I go by what I see, Kent, and that’s why I didn’t want to speculate on any of that early on. That’s the way I coach: I go by what I see. So, if a guy knows what to do and he’s doing it at a high level then I’ve got no problem.” Q: What is Baltimore’s strength in your view? HALEY: “The whole team is a strength. I think they are obviously one of the great defenses over the last decade. Year-in and year-out even though they’ve had to plug different players into different roles each year they’ve come in and played defense. “It’s easy to talk about defense when you talk about Baltimore but I think what’s changed with Baltimore is now the offense is an offense that gives you something to deal with. They’ve got a very good quarterback; they’ve got three tremendous runners; they’ve got one of the top tight ends in the league and they’ve got three receivers that are very good receivers. They probably would be ones on most teams. They have a very physical offensive line. It’s easy to talk about the defense but the offense is now here without a doubt. “Special teams, they’re one of the better special teams groups in the league. It’s obvious with coach Harbaugh it is his area of expertise and it shows with this team. “I think (Baltimore’s) a three-headed monster as far as I’m concerned.” Q: Coach Harbaugh told us that as a first year head coach last year there was a slight advantage for a whole new regime coming in. Do you feel there is a little element of surprise for you? HALEY: “I can’t speculate on what people think. Again, we’re just trying to get better every single day. We’re still trying to find an identity as a team and that’s going to be a work in progress. That’s really where we’re at.” http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/09...odd_haley__99/
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soundmind EB:29 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10004900	Going off the preseason games, I think Tamba looks fast off the edge, the new weight wears well on him I think. We'll see yet if he works out as a complete OLB, but his upfield certainly wasn't disappointing. And I'm completely flip-flop-flip again on this weekend, I'm actually turning back to this game being a toss-up. I don't think the Ravens are as good as advertised, and I'm not so sure we're as bad as advertised, but our OLine has the potential to ruin every play, so....
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $760478	This coverage thing is ridiculous. Hali's not even going to be IN coverage most of the time. The Predator position is not meant to drop that much. Hali's worth will be defined by his ability to get to the quarterback. If he does that, he'll kick ass. End of discussion. __________________ Chiefs game films
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