Chiefs Kolby Smith returns to practice - Page 2

C-Mac · 10-21-2009, 12:47 PM

KOLBY SMITH RETURNS TO PRACTICE
October 21st – 12:40 PM

There were two new faces at practice today in DTs Kenny Smith (#90) and Marlon Favorite (#93), but the biggest arrival at practice is a Chief entering his third NFL season. RB Kolby Smith practiced today for the first time since injuring his knee nearly a year ago vs. Tampa Bay.

Smith had previously been on the reserve PUP list and the team now has three weeks, starting today, to monitor Smith’s progress in practice. Kansas City can activate Smith at any time over the next three weeks, but three weeks from today is the deadline to make a decision to either activate Smith or place him on injured reserve and effectively end his season.

Once again, T Branden Albert missed practice with his ankle injury, while S Jarrad Page (shoulder) returned to work. G Mike Goff was also missed practice today, although he was not in the rehab area where most injured players reside.

milkman · 10-21-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Looking at the stat sheet does not tell the whole story.

That's why you watch and see that Charles is more proficient at finding a seam and getting positive yardage more often, while LJ is pretty proficient at running into the O-Line's ass and getting stuffed because he has absolutely zero vision.

milkman · 10-21-2009, 07:05 PM

Oh, and no burst.

booger · 10-21-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

You're usually pretty on target so why are you wrong here?

Do you not remember the offseason before 07 when LJ worked hard at becoming a better receiver? Then he had 30 catches in 8 games before he got hurt. In fact he had 41 catches in 2006.

The idea that LJ doesn't want to catch the ball is complete poppycock.

I can't remember when but it was his statements more than anything around the time Herm was hired and the question was asked of him about Herm saying he needed to be more involved in the pass game, talking about Curtis Martin and how he was used. LJ's response when asked was basically all he cared about was running the ball. Around that same time he started to become unreliable as a pass protector and that was consistant pretty much until this offseason and his work to improve that.

Really i guess i am looking back in hindsight more than anything and thinking it would have helped him then instead of the 8 man fronts he faced.

Other than the ego comments this year his attitude has been fine. Maybe he needs something to be pissed off about so he can run angry again.

booger · 10-21-2009, 07:11 PM

LJ has taken a few runs outside the T and TE and produced some gains that way. Which is a positive as far as showing signs of losing a step which he has.

**Buehler445** · 10-21-2009, 07:15 PM

LJ has been split out a few times this year. Not often, but it happens.
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Stinger · 10-21-2009, 07:16 PM

Ahem .... clears throat ..... Print'em!!

**BossChief** · 10-21-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Oh, and no burst.

I have been supporting LJ, but man milkman, you do have a legit point, I cant remember the last time he cut a run back and exploded into the open field.

Nobody can say that hasnt been there a few times a game. Even I have noticed that, just havent commented on it.

While he was rolling, that was one of his biggest attributes.

Getting hit for losses as much as he does have possibly killed his vision.

Hammock Parties · 10-21-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I have been supporting LJ, but man milkman, you do have a legit point, I cant remember the last time he cut a run back and exploded into the open field.

He did it in the Eagles' game.

But as poorly as our line blocks, why would you think there would be that many opportunities to hit the cutback lane? It's simply not there.

Simply Red · 10-21-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Here we go. A running back is healthy so he's automatically better than LJ.

Kolby will get stuffed just as badly as LJ because of our shitty line...

DID YOU EVEN WATCH LAST WEEK!!? WE LOOKED LIKE AN EASY 'TOP 20' 'RUNNING' ENSEMBLE!

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