KC Star: CHIEFS NOTES (Carter)

FloridaChief · 09-22-2004, 01:18 AM

CHIEFS NOTES

HOLMES UPDATE

Running back Priest Holmes will be listed as questionable on the Chiefs' mid-week injury report after suffering an ankle sprain and slight knee strain on the same fourth-quarter play against Carolina on Sunday.

Holmes received treatment on Tuesday, the players' day off, and will continue to be evaluated throughout the week.

“What it amounts to is how long it takes for the ankle to feel comfortable to go back to work on,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “It's not a severe ankle sprain. I haven't talked to Priest this morning but he's in there getting treatment. I think we have to list him at questionable. If he wasn't able to go Derrick Blaylock would start and Larry Johnson would be ready to go. … But right now, we're preparing as though Priest Holmes is going to be ready to play.”

NEGATIVE IS POSITIVE

Despite their continued problems with stopping the big runs, Vermeil and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham are encouraged by the fact that the defense has made 15 tackles for loss in two games. The Chiefs made only 43 such tackles for loss in 2003 and 41 in 2002. The problem is that the Chiefs have allowed runs of 25, 47 and 71 yards against Denver and Carolina.

“It shows that the philosophy of how we use the front seven is working,” Vermeil said. “Now, we have to be as fundamentally correct and sound in our technique to prevent the big play.”

INJURY UPDATE

Defensive end Vonnie Holliday (groin) did not play against Carolina but is probable. Safety Greg Wesley (hamstring) also did not play against Carolina and is “questionable to probable” according to Vermeil. Linebacker Keyaron Fox (quadriceps) is questionable.

Linebacker Kawika Mitchell, who saw his first action since suffering a sprained ankle in the second preseason game, is feeling well and will continue play on special teams and in the four linebacker set. Monty Beisel will make his third consecutive start at middle linebacker.

09-22-2004, 01:18 AM	Topic Starter
FloridaChief Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa Casino cash: $10004900	KC Star: CHIEFS NOTES (Carter) CHIEFS NOTES HOLMES UPDATE Running back Priest Holmes will be listed as questionable on the Chiefs' mid-week injury report after suffering an ankle sprain and slight knee strain on the same fourth-quarter play against Carolina on Sunday. Holmes received treatment on Tuesday, the players' day off, and will continue to be evaluated throughout the week. “What it amounts to is how long it takes for the ankle to feel comfortable to go back to work on,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “It's not a severe ankle sprain. I haven't talked to Priest this morning but he's in there getting treatment. I think we have to list him at questionable. If he wasn't able to go Derrick Blaylock would start and Larry Johnson would be ready to go. … But right now, we're preparing as though Priest Holmes is going to be ready to play.” NEGATIVE IS POSITIVE Despite their continued problems with stopping the big runs, Vermeil and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham are encouraged by the fact that the defense has made 15 tackles for loss in two games. The Chiefs made only 43 such tackles for loss in 2003 and 41 in 2002. The problem is that the Chiefs have allowed runs of 25, 47 and 71 yards against Denver and Carolina. “It shows that the philosophy of how we use the front seven is working,” Vermeil said. “Now, we have to be as fundamentally correct and sound in our technique to prevent the big play.” INJURY UPDATE Defensive end Vonnie Holliday (groin) did not play against Carolina but is probable. Safety Greg Wesley (hamstring) also did not play against Carolina and is “questionable to probable” according to Vermeil. Linebacker Keyaron Fox (quadriceps) is questionable. Linebacker Kawika Mitchell, who saw his first action since suffering a sprained ankle in the second preseason game, is feeling well and will continue play on special teams and in the four linebacker set. Monty Beisel will make his third consecutive start at middle linebacker.
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