Chiefs Q&A with TODD HALEY - 9/9 - Page 3

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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.”
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/09...odd_haley__99/

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Because the entire offseason was nothing but a Tamba bash. I said all along the dude would be fine. Could he struggle a little in coverage? Sure. But he's been incredibly consistent all preseason.

And anyone saying Dorsey is garbage is a football mental midget. Mcgee is third string.

Hali has the work ethic and attitude of a champion. What he lacks in athletic ability he makes up for with hard work. I expect him to struggle at times in coverage but as the season progresses, so will his play.

Honestly, I really didn't see many people "bash" him. I saw people question whether or not he would struggle in coverage, but not any bashers.

milkman · 09-09-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Hali has the work ethic and attitude of a champion. What he lacks in athletic ability he makes up for with hard work. I expect him to struggle at times in coverage but as the season progresses, so will his play.

Honestly, I really didn't see many people "bash" him. I saw people question whether or not he would struggle in coverage, but not any bashers.

That's exactly how it went.

The Guardian is acting though we ****ed his wife.

Just Passin' By · 09-09-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

That's exactly how it went.

The Guardian is acting though we ****ed his wife.

Mecca was bashing Hali. Dane did get in on the fun a little bit, but not much. It wasn't a summer long thing, though. It was on about 2 threads.

TheGuardian · 09-09-2009, 09:09 PM

That's not how it went, but you have every right to act like a dipshit. There were plenty of people here bashing Tamba. He was called a bust and people said he wasn't athletic enough to pull it off. Nevermind that lots of outside backers aren't the most athletic guys on the field.

Just Passin' By · 09-09-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

That's not how it went, but you have every right to act like a dipshit. There were plenty of people here bashing Tamba. He was called a bust and people said he wasn't athletic enough to pull it off. Nevermind that lots of outside backers aren't the most athletic guys on the field.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=guardian+hali

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...li#post5681237

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=guardian+hali

I pulled up a search using Hali and Guardian. Those, and the current thread, are all that came up.

TheGuardian · 09-09-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=guardian+hali

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...li#post5681237

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=guardian+hali

I pulled up a search using Hali and Guardian. Those, and the current thread, are all that came up.

Yeah I mean he was only called Ryan Sims all over again. Certainly no bashing there.

And that fucking moron McCloud talked shit on him as well. Now he acts like the kid who got caught sniffing his crotch hand, acting like he didn't do it. Get the F outta here.

Just Passin' By · 09-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Yeah I mean he was only called Ryan Sims all over again. Certainly no bashing there.

And that fucking moron McCloud talked shit on him as well. Now he acts like the kid who got caught sniffing his crotch hand, acting like he didn't do it. Get the F outta here.

Settle down, Butch. As I noted:

Quote:

It wasn't a summer long thing, though. It was on about 2 threads.

You might try decaffeinated.

**DeezNutz** · 09-09-2009, 09:25 PM

I still have no doubt that Hali is going to be a well below-average LB and someone whom this organization will be looking to replace at the earliest possible moment.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Yeah I mean he was only called Ryan Sims all over again. Certainly no bashing there.

And that fucking moron McCloud talked shit on him as well. Now he acts like the kid who got caught sniffing his crotch hand, acting like he didn't do it. Get the F outta here.

Hey, **** YOU, you ****ing stupid ****.

First off, I didn't say anything negative about Hali in those two threads (the first two links were the same thread).

Secondly, the first thread was from 4/17, DUMB****.

I really wish you hadn't found this site because you're a complete and utter, useless jackass.

It really must SUCK to have peaked in Junior College.

TheGuardian · 09-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Hey, **** YOU, you ****ing stupid ****.

First off, I didn't say anything negative about Hali in those two threads (the first two links were the same thread).

Secondly, the first thread was from 4/17, DUMB****.

I really wish you hadn't found this site because you're a complete and utter, useless jackass.

It really must SUCK to have peaked in Junior College.

It must really suck to never have peaked past the short bus in your case.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Hey, **** YOU, you ****ing stupid ****.

First off, I didn't say anything negative about Hali in those two threads (the first two links were the same thread).

Secondly, the first thread was from 4/17, DUMB****.

I really wish you hadn't found this site because you're a complete and utter, useless jackass.

It really must SUCK to have peaked in Junior College.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

It must really suck to never have peaked past the short bus in your case.

@ Guardian's rep mouse-over comment.

Just Passin' By · 09-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Hey, **** YOU, you ****ing stupid ****.

First off, I didn't say anything negative about Hali in those two threads (the first two links were the same thread).

Secondly, the first thread was from 4/17, DUMB****.

I really wish you hadn't found this site because you're a complete and utter, useless jackass.

It really must SUCK to have peaked in Junior College.

There were two threads, not that it makes a difference. I must have screwed up the cut & paste.

Teicher: Chiefs tinker with new defense on start of three-day minicamp

and

Defensive Line

were the two threads, just as an FYI.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

It must really suck to never have peaked past the short bus in your case.

Urine idiot.

TheGuardian · 09-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

There were two threads, not that it makes a difference. I must have screwed up the cut & paste.

Teicher: Chiefs tinker with new defense on start of three-day minicamp

and

Defensive Line

were the two threads, just as an FYI.

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.

milkman · 09-09-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

@ Guardian's rep mouse-over comment.

I wonder if they're peaking out their windows at each other right now?

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C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-1126301	Q&A with TODD HALEY - 9/9 Features 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.” http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/09...odd_haley__99/
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TheGuardian MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $6305299	That's not how it went, but you have every right to act like a dipshit. There were plenty of people here bashing Tamba. He was called a bust and people said he wasn't athletic enough to pull it off. Nevermind that lots of outside backers aren't the most athletic guys on the field.
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