Training Camp Rundown: What You Need To Know Thus Far

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I’m going to take sort of a free-flowing, word-association approach to running down the developments of Kansas City Chiefs‘ training camp so far…

Biggest Surprise – Pat Thomas

Only one person had him penciled in as a starter before camp, and that was Maine Chief. Who knows if he can hold on and keep his new starting gig, but for now he’s running with the first string.

Beast Mode – Glenn Dorsey

Marshawn Lynch coined the phrase “beast mode” last year, and that’s apparently the mode Dorsey has entered the past few days. You knew it would just be a matter of time before he went from getting schooled by Brain Waters to disintegrating double teams and blowing up Larry Johnson in the backfield.

On Everybody’s Lips – Branden/on

The Brandons have been bringing it (by the way, when I talk about the group, I’m saying screw Branden Albert and his funky “E” from here on out…annoying). Albert has been straight manhandling Tamba Hali. Can you blame Hali for not suiting up recently with the way the rook has been eating his lunch? Brandon Flowers has been hanging with Dwayne Bowe, no small feat these days. The third Brandon, Brandon Carr, has been getting some first team reps. Pretty impressed by these three so far.

The Main Event – Dwayne Bowe

The Show is rapidly becoming The Main Event. I love me some No. 82. With Jared Allen gone he’s the team’s new heartbeat.

The Wild Card – DaJuan Morgan

The ex-Wolfpack star has made some mistakes, but he’s also made some huge plays this week. He had a nice pick and a big hit that Herm Edwards complimented. Page and Pollard Inc. better watch their backs.

Early Bird – Brodie Croyle

So far, mostly so good (besides yesterday’s lackluster practice). Still, don’t count your chickens, Chiefs fans. We won’t really know jack about Brodie until he takes that gold jersey off. With no danger of being hit, Brodie’s two biggest question marks–decision-making and durability–aren’t being tested. At all.

The Same Ol’ Dame – Damion McIntosh

Once again, he’s back to not living up to expectations and getting hurt. Except this year he has a new wrinkle–fighting. If we wanted a guy who sucked and fought all the time, we’d have given your spot to Will Svitek.

Who? – Brad Cottam

Still waiting to hear anything positive about the sasquatch tight end. Well, other than that he moves well for a redwood tree.

Back-Up Singers – Devard Darling and Will Franklin

If Dwanye Bowe is Beyonce, he might have found the rest of his Destiny’s Child. Darling and Franklin have dazzled with their speed and playmaking abilities.

Temp Job – Patrick Surtain

Between him getting to routinely see The Show firsthand and the rooks getting first-string snaps, his days as a starer are limited.

Jet-Fueled – Jamal Charles

Dude has a serious, serious set of afterburners. Just ask Morgan.

Don’t Give up Yet – Turk McBride

The kid still has a shot. Just ask McIntosh.

Madman – Gunther Cunningham

It’s good to see that ol’ Gun is enjoying his new gig as linebackers coach.

Prompt – Carl Peterson

Hey, Sedrick Ellis just signed today. King Carl actually got his court together in a prompt fashion for once.

Kendrell Bell – Napoleon Harris

History repeats itself. And, no, not in a good way. Nap’s career is about to take a nap. I still can’t believe he was once traded for Randy Moss. Yikes!

Your turn at a little Chiefs’ training camp word association…

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Resorting to age discrimination jokes are we now? Trust me, you do not want me going John "Cryptkeeper" Clayton on your ass. :D

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SEANBCOOL

Haha yeah I'd probably rather go after Dan Marino or Joe Namath than Phil Simms :)

Adam

Charles needs to stay on his feet--just pressing too hard.

As for Phil Simms, he was damn good but I think he might be a tad bit old. Maybe Chris instead? I'm just playing--I know what you meant, and it's good to see someone else considering another young quarterback. It's not anti-Brodie at all, it's more anti-Huard, and to a lesser degree anti-Thigpen.

I'm lovin' me Devard Darling!

I'd have to say that based on all the reports I've seen/heard so far, Brodie is probably the one guy that has me most jazzed. It sounds like he's all over it. The main concern seems to be with who will be his backup. Everybody's saying Huard is looking horrid but that just might be a combination of veteran cobwebs while trying to learn a new offense. The situation bears watching and if things continue to look sketchy then going after a guy like Phil Simms might not be a bad move.

Franklin and Charles - loving me some playmakers there.

Passing Webb isn't exactly tough. Let's just say I'm not a fan. If they don't pass Webb, we're going to be looking for another receiver in a few weeks. He won't cut it.

MAnders86

Everyone seems to believe Franklin and Darling are locks at the other reciever positions..Does anyone know whether they have already shown up Webb? Are these guys just that much better than webb..Its only been a matter of days and already Franklinand Darling seem to be locks?

I think Cottam will prove to be a great asset for us on offense..The guy can obviously block, catch, and run..Very under utilized in college..If he does prove to be a threat the two tight end sets will be deadly ..Personally as long as we stay healthy I think we're gonna make a run for the playoffs..Last year would have been much different had larry j not gotten injured..

I don't know, I don't really think Brandon Carr is a lock. He was a late rounder who wasn't even considered draftable by most teams.

PVChiefsfan

Cottam has made some nice catches, one for a TD - I'm predicting it now, he will be a valuable offensive weapon. In a 2 TE set, he will likely be matched up against the defense's second best coverage LB - with one safety helping the CB on Bowe and the other safety helping the LB who is getting schooled by Gonzalez, look for Cottam to be open often, especially since he is likely faster and definitely taller than the LB assigned to him...and, unlike Jason Dunn, Cottam can catch.

Maine_Chief

I'll disent here and say I think Patterson will be cut. Of course Surtain, Flowers, Carr, and Brackenridge have spots locked up. That leaves 1 or 2 spots for either Patterson, Barksdale, and Leggett. Patterson had 11 special team tackles in 13 games, while Barksdale had 9 ST tackles in just 6 games. Barksdale is also in the running for punt returner. Leggett was getting first team snaps in mini camp, so you know the team likes him. Paterson's chance was last year. After a strong start to camp he started getting burned in pre-season. He was also dinged throughout the year. Patterson and Brackenridge were on equal footing to start last year, and Brackenridge showed he was a player. I don't think Patterson did.

Just my opinion of course.

And Patterson is GREAT on special teams. Lots of Chiefs fans are big on Brackenridge, but I think I honestly prefer Patterson.

As for Sippio, he had a good camp last year, too. We'll see if the Chiefs actually give him a shot.

CurtMerzFan

Man that's great to hear about Sippio - you would think a guy with D-BO's family DNA should be able to contribute.

Patterson is going to make the team. I just have a real serious premonition about this guy. He seems to think the game faster than he plays it, and I just believe eventually his playing speed is going to match his head. Maybe it's exposure to this level of competition or something, but he looks better every time I see him.

I have heard from multiple sources that he blew up several plays in the backfield in the past few days. I read as much as I can, and talk to as many sources as I can. Always. Glenn Dorsey was struggling with Waters at first, but Waters is a Pro-Bowler and he was seeing constant double teams. Apparently he is beginning to get used to this level of play and turn the corner.

Also, Bobby Sippio and Dimitri Patterson are really competing.