Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/24) Bell in contact drills...

TRR · 08-24-2005, 02:57 PM

Q&A with Dick Vermeil
Aug 24, 2005, 3:45:05 PM

Q: How was practice today?

DICK VERMEIL: “I thought it was a good practice. It was a good tempo. We’ve had two practices in a row with pads with good tempo. We take the pads off them tomorrow. Like I just told them, by the time we play the Jets we’ll have had only two padded practices left, plus two pre-season games to get pad work. I think they took advantage of it today.”

Q: Where is this team in relation right now in the pre-season to other teams you’ve had?

VERMEIL: “Geez, I don’t know. Every once in a while I think they’re better, some times I think we’re not as good. Obviously, we haven’t scored many points in a pre-season game. Last year we were ahead in doing those kinds of things. But every year is a little bit different, has its own unique problems. I’d like to think we’re better. I thought that coming out of training camp, but I don’t know if we’ve proven anything to justify that feeling yet.”

Q: Is Trent hurt at all?

VERMEIL: “No, he had some numbness in his little toe.”

Q: Because he threw some interceptions in 11-on-11.

VERMEIL: “Hopefully, the defense is getting better.”

Q: Do you know anything about Kris Griffin’s injury?

VERMEIL: “He went for an MRI.”

Q: How important is this third pre-season game for the confidence of your offense? You’ve said that they’re not moving as well as you want and this is a game where they’re going to get at least a half, right?

VERMEIL: “Yeah, but you’d like to believe we haven’t lost much of what we had. But you still have to prove it. Whatever we did last year doesn’t count, doesn’t make a darn bit of difference. It’s what you do now. With our approach and the way we run the offense in the pre-season games we make it a little tougher on ourselves. Usually you don’t score as many points doing that. We weren’t as efficient in the first two games as we were last year, that’s all.

“Should I be worried about it? I worry about everything all the time.”

Q: How about Kendrell Bell? He practiced a little more today?

VERMEIL: “He was in the contact drills. He jumped into the goal line and short yardage work. Like I said, he needs just a few snaps a day to get the rust out.”

Q: Enough to let him play this week?

VERMEIL: “I hope so.”

Q: Griffin’s injury?

VERMEIL: “He took off to run and he felt a strain. Didn’t feel a pop, just a strain, so hopefully that’s all it is.”

**Lzen** · 08-24-2005, 03:00 PM

Hopefully, this means we'll see Kendrell Bell on Saturday.

beer bacon · 08-24-2005, 03:01 PM

I hope Griffin is ok. He looked pretty damn good against Arizona. Good thing we have Fujita.

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 03:09 PM

It's a step in the right direction. I'd like to see the "I hope so" be a "yes", but it is out of Vermeil's hands.

I hope Griffin isn't injured seriously.

TRR · 08-24-2005, 03:14 PM

I think Griffin will be alright.

Bell is getting close to full go. The training staff is probably waiting to see how Bell's shoulder will feel tomorrow morning.

MichaelH · 08-24-2005, 03:18 PM

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Q: Where is this team in relation right now in the pre-season to other teams you’ve had?

VERMEIL: “Geez, I don’t know. Every once in a while I think they’re better, some times I think we’re not as good. Obviously, we haven’t scored many points in a pre-season game. Last year we were ahead in doing those kinds of things. But every year is a little bit different, has its own unique problems. I’d like to think we’re better. I thought that coming out of training camp, but I don’t know if we’ve proven anything to justify that feeling yet.”

And yet another reason why Dickey should run for office.

BIG_DADDY · 08-24-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Hopefully, this means we'll see Kendrell Bell on Saturday.

If he can stay healthy it will make a big difference.

**the Talking Can** · 08-24-2005, 03:41 PM

Q: How about Kendrell Bell? He practiced a little more today?

VERMEIL: “He was in the contact drills. He jumped into the goal line and short yardage work. Like I said, he needs just a few snaps a day to get the rust out.”

Q: Enough to let him play this week?

VERMEIL: “I hope so.”

Q: Griffin’s injury?

VERMEIL: “He took off to run and he felt a strain. Didn’t feel a pop, just a strain, so hopefully that’s all it is.”

1. Hallelujah....Bell in a contact drill...

2. Shit....Griffin....wtf? with these injuries...guys like him and Sampson and Crap-ho and Fox and Hall etc. need some reps...

jiveturkey · 08-24-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

2. Shit....Griffin....wtf? with these injuries...guys like him and Sampson and Crap-ho and Fox and Hall etc. need some reps...

I thought that Crap-ho was back at practice???

FloridaMan88 · 08-24-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TRR

Q&A with Dick Vermeil
Aug 24, 2005, 3:45:05 PM

Q: Is Trent hurt at all?

VERMEIL: “No, he had some numbness in his little toe.”

Oh crap, knowing the Chiefs luck with injuries I hope this doesn't mushroom into something more serious.

htismaqe · 08-24-2005, 03:52 PM

Not possible. Bell can't have contact. He's a flag football player.

jiveturkey · 08-24-2005, 03:55 PM

How would you even know if you had numbness in your little toe?

Hammock Parties · 08-24-2005, 03:58 PM

Heh. I like how when Trent throws interceptions in practice, the press AUTOMATICALLY assumes he's screwed up. Gee, the defense COULDN'T be getting better, could it?

TEX · 08-24-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Not possible. Bell can't have contact. He's a flag football player.

And up to now that's all he's been since this was his first full contact practice. I'm hoping Bell will hide the flags, but I bet he's wearing them for long stretches this season. We'll see...

Chiefnj · 08-24-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Not possible. Bell can't have contact. He's a flag football player.

He's not a flag football player. Haven't you heard, he was being held back because of a combination of being too rough (he would hurt all of our offensive players) and Gunther has a super, duper, secret plan to utilize him in manner that no OC has ever imagined possible. I heard it was called the triple-dog-dare-blitz package. It will rock the football world and all 32 teams will be utilizing it in 2006 - but nobody will be able to execute it like KC because we have Kendrell Bell; the LB who plays too rough.

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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	Q&A w/Dick Vermeil (8/24) Bell in contact drills... Q&A with Dick Vermeil Aug 24, 2005, 3:45:05 PM Q: How was practice today? DICK VERMEIL: “I thought it was a good practice. It was a good tempo. We’ve had two practices in a row with pads with good tempo. We take the pads off them tomorrow. Like I just told them, by the time we play the Jets we’ll have had only two padded practices left, plus two pre-season games to get pad work. I think they took advantage of it today.” Q: Where is this team in relation right now in the pre-season to other teams you’ve had? VERMEIL: “Geez, I don’t know. Every once in a while I think they’re better, some times I think we’re not as good. Obviously, we haven’t scored many points in a pre-season game. Last year we were ahead in doing those kinds of things. But every year is a little bit different, has its own unique problems. I’d like to think we’re better. I thought that coming out of training camp, but I don’t know if we’ve proven anything to justify that feeling yet.” Q: Is Trent hurt at all? VERMEIL: “No, he had some numbness in his little toe.” Q: Because he threw some interceptions in 11-on-11. VERMEIL: “Hopefully, the defense is getting better.” Q: Do you know anything about Kris Griffin’s injury? VERMEIL: “He went for an MRI.” Q: How important is this third pre-season game for the confidence of your offense? You’ve said that they’re not moving as well as you want and this is a game where they’re going to get at least a half, right? VERMEIL: “Yeah, but you’d like to believe we haven’t lost much of what we had. But you still have to prove it. Whatever we did last year doesn’t count, doesn’t make a darn bit of difference. It’s what you do now. With our approach and the way we run the offense in the pre-season games we make it a little tougher on ourselves. Usually you don’t score as many points doing that. We weren’t as efficient in the first two games as we were last year, that’s all. “Should I be worried about it? I worry about everything all the time.” Q: How about Kendrell Bell? He practiced a little more today? VERMEIL: “He was in the contact drills. He jumped into the goal line and short yardage work. Like I said, he needs just a few snaps a day to get the rust out.” Q: Enough to let him play this week? VERMEIL: “I hope so.” Q: Griffin’s injury? VERMEIL: “He took off to run and he felt a strain. Didn’t feel a pop, just a strain, so hopefully that’s all it is.”
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the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	Q: How about Kendrell Bell? He practiced a little more today? VERMEIL: “He was in the contact drills. He jumped into the goal line and short yardage work. Like I said, he needs just a few snaps a day to get the rust out.” Q: Enough to let him play this week? VERMEIL: “I hope so.” Q: Griffin’s injury? VERMEIL: “He took off to run and he felt a strain. Didn’t feel a pop, just a strain, so hopefully that’s all it is.” 1. Hallelujah....Bell in a contact drill... 2. Shit....Griffin....wtf? with these injuries...guys like him and Sampson and Crap-ho and Fox and Hall etc. need some reps... __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"
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