Babb: Gonzalez's locker not cleaned out...

[aturnis]

kb_kcstar on twitter.

Can at least dispel one rumor: Tony Gonzalez hasn't cleared out his locker. He's not here, but his stuff still is. Brian Waters' gear, too.
2 minutes ago from web

Still no Waters, Gonzalez and Vrabel. The veteran nucleus is M.I.A.
about 2 hours ago from web

The thing that most stood out to me from yesterday's practices was how intense they were. Let's just say it used to not be that way.
about 3 hours ago from web

Looks like another day of indoor practice for the Chiefs. It's scheduled to begin shortly. Wonder if there'll be more surprises.
about 3 hours ago from web

[unothadeal]

SOS

[aturnis]

Thought that might have been a bullshit rumor. Also glad to hear how intense the workouts are. I went to my first training camp last year and couldn't believe how relaxed they were. The only players who seemed to do any running at all were the receiver running patterns and the backs running the ball. No wonder we found a way to lose all of those games in the 4th quarter.

[cdirty]

where is the indoor facility?

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by cdirty

where is the indoor facility?

My guess would be right near the outdoor one...

[LaChapelle]

I would imagine Tony G has a schedule that was made out several months in advance. Promises to appear places before Peterson even got canned. I would read little into him not being in KC.

[DTLB58]

I pretty much called B.S. on this when Michael Lombardi said he had a source.

Nothing is coming out of One Arrowehead drive. Anyone who says otherwise is just trying to get readers or listeners for the media outlet they are working for.

[Chiefaholic]

The indoor facility is right next to the practice field where they hold the draft party for the fans the last few years.

[Chiefaholic]

As far as TG, Waters, and Vrabel not showing up, I'm on the fence with my feelings. All three of them are as beyond their prime and won't learn a thing technique wise if they show up. Of the three Waters will have the most negative effect because the O-Line needs to gell as a unit. Gonzo being gone gives Cottam more snaps with the first unit and gives the coaches a feel for what we have befor making a decision to trade Tony. Vrabel needs to be here in a leadership role, but Thomas can help fill that void.

[Crashride]

yay for serious practice.

[PastorMikH]

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

As far as TG, Waters, and Vrabel not showing up, I'm on the fence with my feelings. All three of them are as beyond their prime and won't learn a thing technique wise if they show up. Of the three Waters will have the most negative effect because the O-Line needs to gell as a unit. Gonzo being gone gives Cottam more snaps with the first unit and gives the coaches a feel for what we have befor making a decision to trade Tony. Vrabel needs to be here in a leadership role, but Thomas can help fill that void.

The vets may not learn anymore skills-wise. However, we're implementing new systems all around this year and even the vets should be there to learn the system. Also, the vets are supposed to be the leaders, how can they lead if they aren't around? And how can chemistry be developed if the key players aren't there?


Besides, it takes more working out to keep an old body in shape. All three should be there.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by LaChapelle

I would imagine Tony G has a schedule that was made out several months in advance. Promises to appear places before Peterson even got canned. I would read little into him not being in KC.

I bet Haley does not care about Tony's precious schedule and nobody else should either. Tony needed to be there, because we're implementing new systems. There is no excuse for Tony not to show up. It is an insult to the new regime.

[RustShack]

Originally Posted by Crush

I bet Haley does not care about Tony's precious schedule and nobody else should either. Tony needed to be there, because we're implementing new systems. There is no excuse for Tony not to show up. It is an insult to the new regime.

Why do you only point him out? Waters and Vrabel weren't there either...

[Crush]

Originally Posted by RustShack

Why do you only point him out? Waters and Vrabel weren't there either...

Them, too. Everyone needed to be there. There should be no excuse. You either want to play for the Chiefs or you don't. Everyone needed to be there.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Crush

Them, too. Everyone needed to be there. There should be no excuse. You either want to play for the Chiefs or you don't. Everyone needed to be there.

Whatever. You have been dogging on Gonzalez since he requested to be traded. You've gone and gotten yourself butt-hurt over the whole deal. Rub some sand in that vag of yours.

Tony hasn't been to any voluntary workouts for years, nothing new here. Never impeded his ability to perform. Besides, Gonzalez's personal workouts he's doing now, are probably far and away more intense than the workouts that have been going on in Kansas City over the last three years. Herm made this team a bunch of pussies. Glad to hear Haley is makin' em sweat. Maybe the rest of the team will finally be in good of condition as Tony.