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**Tribal Warfare** · 08-23-2012, 12:35 AM

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Dwayne Bowe to play Friday against Seahawks
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Three days of practice were all that wide receiver Dwayne Bowe needed to get ready to play in a game. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said that Bowe would get some snaps in Friday night’s preseason game against Seattle at Arrowhead Stadium.

“Coach said I’m ready from what they’ve been looking at, and I’m going to play until they tell me not to,’’ Bowe said.

That point may come early in Friday’s game.

“I will play him some, just give him a couple of plays here and there, but I don’t think he’s ready to play a whole game or anything like that,’’ Crennel said.

Still, it’s a speedy turnaround for Bowe, who signed with the Chiefs only last Friday. As the unsigned franchise player, Bowe missed all the offseason practice and all of training camp in St. Joseph.

Judging from his comments, Bowe should be in midseason form. Asked what he wanted out of Friday’s game, Bowe said, “To continue where I left off: Being dominant, catching the ball, finishing, blocking downfield and helping this team win.’’

Lewis returns to practice

Injured safety Kendrick Lewis returned to practice, though just as an observer. Lewis stood on the sideline mostly chatting with other defensive backs, and his arm was no longer in a sling as it was in the locker room after Saturday night’s game in St. Louis.

Injured players usually don’t come to practice if they will be out of action for a long period of time, so Lewis’ attendance at practice could be taken as a positive sign.

Lewis injured his shoulder against the Rams. He injured the same shoulder in the final regular-season game last year and had surgery that kept him from participating in offseason practice.

Quinn or Stanzi as No. 2 QB?

Crennel wouldn’t say whether Brady Quinn or Ricky Stanzi would be the first quarterback off the bench in replacing Matt Cassel against the Seahawks.

“I’m not sure yet,’’ Crennel said. “We’ll have to see. We’re talking about that. We’ll wait until game time to figure that one out.”

The two seemed to separate themselves in the game against the Rams. Stanzi was sacked four times, threw an interception and lost a fumble, while Quinn completed five of his six passes for 70 yards and a 38-yard touchdown to Jeremy Horne.

“They both have been close,’’ Crennel said. “We wanted to see what the competition was. The circumstance for both of them has been just a little different in the games with who they’ve been with and things like that. I’m not ready to say one or the other right now. After this last game, I said I’d go through this week and then see what it looked like. We’ll be through this week here pretty soon and then we’ll be at the game and then maybe we’ll know.’’

Shaun Smith is available

Defensive lineman Shaun Smith, who became a fan favorite during the 2010 season with the Chiefs, became a free agent when he was released by the Tennessee Titans. Smith not only played for Crennel while he was defensive coordinator with the Chiefs but also in Cleveland while Crennel was head coach.

“Shaun is my man,’’ Crennel said. “Shaun would love to be here, I’m sure. But we’ve got some guys on the team right now (and) they’ve worked pretty (hard) and we feel decent about them, and then we’ll have to kind of look at it and see. I have not talked to Shaun yet, but Shaun might give me a call here shortly.’’

Black Bob · 08-23-2012, 02:48 PM

Check out McLain's stats against Green Bay. He had 4 carries for 20 yards and 4 receptions for 26 yards. he got eight carries.

When Charlie Weis was the OC, he always gave Thomas Jones carries. I understand that Jones got old and lost it last season. However, we were 8-0 when Jones got 11 touches or more. This is exactly why Pioli brought Hillis in. We need a bruiser to run the offense we are set up to run.

Haley didn't run it right in 2009 and he didn't run it right in 2011. He didn't know how to run the ball period. We didn't even score a rushing TD in 2009 until like week 8 or 9. He should have used McClain all year as a ball carrier. Especially since we didn't have Charles. The guy has gotten 902 in a season before.

Black Bob · 08-23-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by noa

Yes, last year's injury ravaged team could have won the super bowl if Todd Haley just knew how to play with his pieces better. Dumb
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I didn't say that either. All I am saying is it wasn't as good as it could have been.

What do you want? Do you guys want examples of how bad Haley sucked?

Here's one...

Let's look at the game verses the Jets. Haley started Tyler Palko in NY. On the first series, he had Palko throw the ball three times in a row at the NFL's best CB tandem. ****ing genius!!!

**noa** · 08-23-2012, 02:52 PM

I hope they don't carry an FB. We don't have anyone good, and we've got other players more deserving of a roster spot than a marginal FB.
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Black Bob · 08-23-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by noa

I hope they don't carry an FB. We don't have anyone good, and we've got other players more deserving of a roster spot than a marginal FB.
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The Rams have two really good ones. They won't carry two and I hope we can get one. Keep in mind that in Cleveland, Daboll had Vickers. He's one of the best blocking FBs in the league and Hillis ran behind all year in 2010. We will be better with a mauler.

Mr. Laz · 08-23-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by noa

I hope they don't carry an FB. We don't have anyone good, and we've got other players more deserving of a roster spot than a marginal FB.
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agreed

I wonder if Manari could double as a fullback in power sets?

**noa** · 08-23-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

nobody said that, he said "We should have played exactly like the Tampa team that won the Superbowl ..." not that we would of actually won the super bowl ourselves.

Haley WAS part of the problem ... he has no clue want to do when stuff started to go wrong. That is usually what happens when i coach as been taught a system but doesn't really know the "HOW" of an offensive system.

I agree that Haley was a **** up, but it's asinine to say that he should have just played like the Bucs when he had ass at QB and ass at RB plus other major injury issues. The Bucs would have faced a much harde task if they were trotting Thomas Jones and Jackie Battle out there. But yes, Haley was a bad coach and could have done a better job.
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htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

What?

He played Fullback for three years at Alabama.
He was a Fullback in Baltimore.

He had one year where he was their leading rusher, but he was listed as a FB.

And?

Dexter McCluster spent last year listed as a RB and this year he'll be listed at WR.

What's your point?

htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBob

I didn't say that either. All I am saying is it wasn't as good as it could have been.

What do you want? Do you guys want examples of how bad Haley sucked?

Here's one...

Let's look at the game verses the Jets. Haley started Tyler Palko in NY. On the first series, he had Palko throw the ball three times in a row at the NFL's best CB tandem. ****ing genius!!!

He's now the offensive coordinator of one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports and has a REAL franchise QB to work with.

You're right, he is a genius.

jd1020 · 08-23-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's now the offensive coordinator of one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports and has a REAL franchise QB to work with.

You're right, he is a genius.

Thanks dad!

Mr. Laz · 08-23-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's now the offensive coordinator of one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports and has a REAL franchise QB to work with.

You're right, he is a genius.

Haley is find as long as he has a ready made super bowl QB and an offense already put together so he can just tweak and ride.

Arizona and now Pittsburgh

That's the extent of his OC experience too ... Arizona,KC,Pittsburgh

jd1020 · 08-23-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Haley is find as long as he has a ready made super bowl QB and an offense already put together so he can just tweak and ride.

Arizona and now Pittsburgh

That's the extent of his OC experience too ... Arizona,KC,Pittsburgh

The next time Roethlisberger throws 3 linemen off his back and makes the DB's "cover" for 10 seconds, think of Haley. That was all him!

htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

Haley is find as long as he has a ready made super bowl QB and an offense already put together so he can just tweak and ride.

Arizona and now Pittsburgh

That's the extent of his OC experience too ... Arizona,KC,Pittsburgh

He's not tweaking the Pittsburgh offense, they're starting from scratch.

And yes, he's done pretty well when handed a good situation.

It's easy to see that he completely blew his chance here. He was crazy.

He also wasn't the ONLY problem with this team.

But there's no use in arguing it. It will be proven on the field.

htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

The next time Roethlisberger throws 3 linemen off his back and makes the DB's "cover" for 10 seconds, think of Haley. That was all him!

The next time Cassel throws a pass into the dirt even though Bowe and Baldwin are open because his outlet in the flat is covered, think of Haley. That was all him!

jd1020 · 08-23-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

The next time Cassel throws a pass into the dirt even though Bowe and Baldwin are open because his outlet in the flat is covered, think of Haley. That was all him!

I'll just think of Palko and 3rd and long McCluster draw plays, if you don't mind.

htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

I'll just think of Palko and 3rd and long McCluster draw plays, if you don't mind.

He was trying to get fired. I don't blame him, I wouldn't want to work with the sorry group of QBs he was given either.

08-23-2012, 12:35 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-3037187	CHIEFS NOTEBOOK http://www.kansascity.com/2012/08/22...will-play.html Dwayne Bowe to play Friday against Seahawks By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Three days of practice were all that wide receiver Dwayne Bowe needed to get ready to play in a game. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said that Bowe would get some snaps in Friday night’s preseason game against Seattle at Arrowhead Stadium. “Coach said I’m ready from what they’ve been looking at, and I’m going to play until they tell me not to,’’ Bowe said. That point may come early in Friday’s game. “I will play him some, just give him a couple of plays here and there, but I don’t think he’s ready to play a whole game or anything like that,’’ Crennel said. Still, it’s a speedy turnaround for Bowe, who signed with the Chiefs only last Friday. As the unsigned franchise player, Bowe missed all the offseason practice and all of training camp in St. Joseph. Judging from his comments, Bowe should be in midseason form. Asked what he wanted out of Friday’s game, Bowe said, “To continue where I left off: Being dominant, catching the ball, finishing, blocking downfield and helping this team win.’’ Lewis returns to practice Injured safety Kendrick Lewis returned to practice, though just as an observer. Lewis stood on the sideline mostly chatting with other defensive backs, and his arm was no longer in a sling as it was in the locker room after Saturday night’s game in St. Louis. Injured players usually don’t come to practice if they will be out of action for a long period of time, so Lewis’ attendance at practice could be taken as a positive sign. Lewis injured his shoulder against the Rams. He injured the same shoulder in the final regular-season game last year and had surgery that kept him from participating in offseason practice. Quinn or Stanzi as No. 2 QB? Crennel wouldn’t say whether Brady Quinn or Ricky Stanzi would be the first quarterback off the bench in replacing Matt Cassel against the Seahawks. “I’m not sure yet,’’ Crennel said. “We’ll have to see. We’re talking about that. We’ll wait until game time to figure that one out.” The two seemed to separate themselves in the game against the Rams. Stanzi was sacked four times, threw an interception and lost a fumble, while Quinn completed five of his six passes for 70 yards and a 38-yard touchdown to Jeremy Horne. “They both have been close,’’ Crennel said. “We wanted to see what the competition was. The circumstance for both of them has been just a little different in the games with who they’ve been with and things like that. I’m not ready to say one or the other right now. After this last game, I said I’d go through this week and then see what it looked like. We’ll be through this week here pretty soon and then we’ll be at the game and then maybe we’ll know.’’ Shaun Smith is available Defensive lineman Shaun Smith, who became a fan favorite during the 2010 season with the Chiefs, became a free agent when he was released by the Tennessee Titans. Smith not only played for Crennel while he was defensive coordinator with the Chiefs but also in Cleveland while Crennel was head coach. “Shaun is my man,’’ Crennel said. “Shaun would love to be here, I’m sure. But we’ve got some guys on the team right now (and) they’ve worked pretty (hard) and we feel decent about them, and then we’ll have to kind of look at it and see. I have not talked to Shaun yet, but Shaun might give me a call here shortly.’’
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Black Bob Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mohawk Town Casino cash: $10004900	Check out McLain's stats against Green Bay. He had 4 carries for 20 yards and 4 receptions for 26 yards. he got eight carries. When Charlie Weis was the OC, he always gave Thomas Jones carries. I understand that Jones got old and lost it last season. However, we were 8-0 when Jones got 11 touches or more. This is exactly why Pioli brought Hillis in. We need a bruiser to run the offense we are set up to run. Haley didn't run it right in 2009 and he didn't run it right in 2011. He didn't know how to run the ball period. We didn't even score a rushing TD in 2009 until like week 8 or 9. He should have used McClain all year as a ball carrier. Especially since we didn't have Charles. The guy has gotten 902 in a season before.
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08-23-2012, 02:52 PM	#78
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-704547	I hope they don't carry an FB. We don't have anyone good, and we've got other players more deserving of a roster spot than a marginal FB. Posted via Mobile Device
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