Chiefs OTAs: Tamba Hali had knee scoped, Eric Berry doing well
The first day of Kansas City Chiefs OTAs are in the books, and we already have some interesting news on a bevy of fronts. After Tuesday’s practice, head coach Andy Reid addressed the media and spoke on a litany of topics ranging from the offensive line to injury updates. Let’s get right down to business with tweets followed by analysis.
When asked why Jeff Allen (RG) and Don Stephenson (RT) opened up with the first team, Reid said lots of guys will be rotated in.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) May 26, 2015
I find this interesting. Reid can talk about rotations all he wants, but with Zach Fulton and Paul Fanaika at practice, I expected one of them to be in a starting spot. Instead, former (current?) guard Jeff Allen is starting at right guard next to Donald Stephenson. This could be an intriguing storyline if Allen continues to get more work at guard than tackle.
Tampa Hali says he had a scope on his knee this offseason to clean out some loose cartilage. Says he feels good.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) May 26, 2015
This isn’t stunning news. Hali was having a lot of trouble with his knee throughout 2014, so getting everything taken care of in the offseason was a smart move by the veteran. After only amassing six sacks last year, Hali is certainly motivated to have a big campaign before hitting free agency in 2016. A healthy Hali means great things for Kansas City.
Reid says Eric Berry is doing "well" and has been through all his treatments.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) May 26, 2015
Obviously, this is tremendous. We are all pulling for Eric Berry to recover and get back to a normal life as soon as possible, regardless of how it affects the Chiefs. If Berry can come back at any point in 2015, one can only imagine the enormous impact it would have on Kansas City in a multitude of ways.
Demetrius Harris had foot surgery and was not at practice. Daniel Sorensen was not at practice because his wife is having a baby.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) May 26, 2015
As for Daniel Sorensen, congrats on the child. For Demetrius Harris, this does not appear to be serious. It’s nice to see the Chiefs being proactive and taking care of any lingering injuries now, rather than waiting and then having to do this in August. Harris figures to be a key contributor this season behind Travis Kelce, so getting him on the field soon will be key.
Other notes: Husain Abdullah and Allen Bailey were not at practice on Tuesday, having been caught in the storms that are engulfing the south at the moment, per Terez Paylor. Hali says Justin Houston wants to be playing football with the Chiefs, but hasn’t shown up yet, per Sean Keeler of FOX Sports.