Chiefs notes - Hicks made the roster. - Page 2

Hammock Parties · 08-30-2006, 01:47 AM

CHIEFS NOTEBOOK

Svitek to start against Saints?

The shuffling of the offensive line continued at practice Tuesday. Will Svitek was working with the first unit at right tackle instead of Kevin Sampson, while Chris Bober instead of Jordan Black played right guard for the injured Will Shields.

Coach Herm Edwards wouldn’t say whether Svitek would start Thursday night’s game against New Orleans at Arrowhead Stadium. But Tuesday was hardly a time for shuffling without that intent because it was the Chiefs’ only real practice because of the shortened week.

“It’s a good possibility,” Edwards said. “I won’t give my starting lineup away, though. We’re looking at different guys in different spots on the offensive line. That’s what you need to do.”

Bengals draw attention

The Chiefs’ opening-day opponent is Cincinnati on Sept. 10 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bengals certainly got the Chiefs’ attention with their nationally televised 48-17 win over Green Bay on Monday night.

Quarterback Carson Palmer, in his belated preseason debut, threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns while showing few signs of a player who had knee ligaments torn just eight months ago.

The Chiefs yielded more passing yards than all but two teams last season. While they were impressed by Palmer, they weren’t awed.

“I think our defense is better than Green Bay,” defensive end Jared Allen said. “We have a different mentality up front.”

Injury update

Backup defensive end Eric Hicks didn’t practice because of what Edwards called a bruised shoulder. Hicks had offseason surgery on the same shoulder, and it prevented him from practicing during most of the spring.

Edwards was confident Hicks would be ready to play against the Bengals.

Shields (ankle) and fullback Ronnie Cruz (shoulder) also did not practice, but Edwards indicated they would play against Cincinnati. Shields has started 207 straight regular-season games, the longest streak in Chiefs history and second-longest among current NFL players behind Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre (221).

“Will’s been a fast healer,” Edwards said.

Simplex3 · 08-30-2006, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Because he's Mr. Chief, he's going to be here forever just to piss us all off.

Him and Carl.

Damnit Lamar!

Simplex3 · 08-30-2006, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

...Hicks needs to go, period.

They can keep him, but they better feed him and take him out themselves. I don't want to see poop all over the floor. Oh, and he sleeps in the kennel at night. Otherwise I'm taking him to the shelter to be put down.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-30-2006, 06:36 AM

Yep, Packers 1st 5 drives:

Fumble
INT
Punt
Punt
Punt

That can't help a defense.

nomad · 08-30-2006, 07:08 AM

"The shuffling of the offensive line continued at practice Tuesday. Will Svitek was working with the first unit at right tackle instead of Kevin Sampson, while Chris Bober instead of Jordan Black played right guard for the injured Will Shields."

I thought I heard some stat from Clayton that said LJ was averaging something like 5 or 6 YPC when going to the right this pre-season, but 1.5 ypc going to the left.

Interesting that Herm is messing with his bread and butter....

StcChief · 08-30-2006, 07:32 AM

PS game rest the starters. Svitek needs time on field in case Turley would go down.

Reerun_KC · 08-30-2006, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad

Interesting that Herm is messing with his bread and butter....

Not that interesting, From the beginning his goal was to slow this offense down. He seems to think the the offense is/was the reason behind the chiefs losing all the time.

Even though we and everyone else in the league spanked his a$$ the last few years.

**morphius** · 08-30-2006, 07:43 AM

Why Bober? Bober has sucked everywhere we have used him? The only thing I can think of is that this is his last shot to make the team. Though I would rather let Black continue to build confidence from his good play last week.

Mecca · 08-30-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Not that interesting, From the beginning his goal was to slow this offense down. He seems to think the the offense is/was the reason behind the chiefs losing all the time.

Even though we and everyone else in the league spanked his a$$ the last few years.

Who won more playoff games the Chiefs in the last 12 or Herm in 5.......oh yea that's right........

Chief Faithful · 08-30-2006, 08:27 AM

From what I've seen Svitek deserves to be the starting right tackle.

Based on this article my prognostication for the DLine is:

Allen
Hali
Hicks
Hall
Wilkerson
Reed
Edwards
Sims
Dalton

The Rick · 08-30-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

does anyone realize why Green Bay was 7th in total defense?! Let's see...

First off, they play the friggin' Bears/Lions/Vikings 6 times.

Secondly, Favre threw so many INT's that teams would get the ball in great field position/or would build such a big lead they would no longer need to score.

I honestly think KC's defense was better than Green Bay's last year. To think GB actually had a good defense last year is laughable, to say the least.

Plus, they have a new head coach this year, new defensive coordinator, etc...

Eleazar · 08-30-2006, 08:48 AM

Can't believe anyone seriously thought he would get cut.

He is what he is. He's nothing special. He's your average veteran defensive end who should come out in passing situations.

rad · 08-30-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Green Bay ranked 7th in overall defense last year...........plus they added A.J Hawk, Abdul Hodge and Charles Woodson...Yea we're better alright

Green Bay-

23rd against the run (504 attempts against); 1st against the pass(430 attempts against)

KC-

7th against the run (383 attempts against; 30th against the pass(559 attempts against)

Overall D stats don't mean squat. If your D can't stop the run, why throw?

milkman · 08-30-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Can't believe anyone seriously thought he would get cut.

He is what he is. He's nothing special. He's your average veteran defensive end who should come out in passing situations.

No, he's not average.

Unless "liability"=average.

Archie Bunker · 08-30-2006, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Not that interesting, From the beginning his goal was to slow this offense down. He seems to think the the offense is/was the reason behind the chiefs losing all the time.

Even though we and everyone else in the league spanked his a$$ the last few years.

I love it.

Mecca · 08-30-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rad

Green Bay-

23rd against the run (504 attempts against); 1st against the pass(430 attempts against)

KC-

7th against the run (383 attempts against; 30th against the pass(559 attempts against)

Overall D stats don't mean squat. If your D can't stop the run, why throw?

If you can't stop the pass why run? The Chiefs run D stats are inflated due to the fact that teams just passed all over us, so it's a similiar situation just the other way around.

08-30-2006, 01:47 AM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $3210478	Chiefs notes - Hicks made the roster. CHIEFS NOTEBOOK Svitek to start against Saints? The shuffling of the offensive line continued at practice Tuesday. Will Svitek was working with the first unit at right tackle instead of Kevin Sampson, while Chris Bober instead of Jordan Black played right guard for the injured Will Shields. Coach Herm Edwards wouldn’t say whether Svitek would start Thursday night’s game against New Orleans at Arrowhead Stadium. But Tuesday was hardly a time for shuffling without that intent because it was the Chiefs’ only real practice because of the shortened week. “It’s a good possibility,” Edwards said. “I won’t give my starting lineup away, though. We’re looking at different guys in different spots on the offensive line. That’s what you need to do.” Bengals draw attention The Chiefs’ opening-day opponent is Cincinnati on Sept. 10 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bengals certainly got the Chiefs’ attention with their nationally televised 48-17 win over Green Bay on Monday night. Quarterback Carson Palmer, in his belated preseason debut, threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns while showing few signs of a player who had knee ligaments torn just eight months ago. The Chiefs yielded more passing yards than all but two teams last season. While they were impressed by Palmer, they weren’t awed. “I think our defense is better than Green Bay,” defensive end Jared Allen said. “We have a different mentality up front.” Injury update Backup defensive end Eric Hicks didn’t practice because of what Edwards called a bruised shoulder. Hicks had offseason surgery on the same shoulder, and it prevented him from practicing during most of the spring. Edwards was confident Hicks would be ready to play against the Bengals. Shields (ankle) and fullback Ronnie Cruz (shoulder) also did not practice, but Edwards indicated they would play against Cincinnati. Shields has started 207 straight regular-season games, the longest streak in Chiefs history and second-longest among current NFL players behind Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre (221). “Will’s been a fast healer,” Edwards said.
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nomad Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OC, CAL. Casino cash: $10004900	"The shuffling of the offensive line continued at practice Tuesday. Will Svitek was working with the first unit at right tackle instead of Kevin Sampson, while Chris Bober instead of Jordan Black played right guard for the injured Will Shields." I thought I heard some stat from Clayton that said LJ was averaging something like 5 or 6 YPC when going to the right this pre-season, but 1.5 ypc going to the left. Interesting that Herm is messing with his bread and butter....
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08-30-2006, 07:32 AM	#20
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morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6505027	Why Bober? Bober has sucked everywhere we have used him? The only thing I can think of is that this is his last shot to make the team. Though I would rather let Black continue to build confidence from his good play last week.
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08-30-2006, 08:27 AM	#24
Chief Faithful Predicting Chiefs Victory Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9966500	From what I've seen Svitek deserves to be the starting right tackle. Based on this article my prognostication for the DLine is: Allen Hali Hicks Hall Wilkerson Reed Edwards Sims Dalton
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Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Can't believe anyone seriously thought he would get cut. He is what he is. He's nothing special. He's your average veteran defensive end who should come out in passing situations.
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