The only hope, in many fan’s opinion, was that if the Chiefs stood any chance against the New England Patriots this Sunday, Tom Brady would have to sit out. Well, it doesn’t look like that is going to happen.
Brady, who hasn’t played since the Superbowl, and is healing a sore foot and ankle told the local Boston media that he expects to play this weekend when the Patriots host the Chiefs.
Pats’ head coach Bill Belichick wouldn’t give much information, but Brady is not concerned with the fact he hasn’t played at all this preseason saying, "I have played a lot of football games, and I think I know what it takes to move the team and get the ball in the end zone."
That’s not good news for the Chiefs.
Brady says he’s ready for Chiefs
September 2, 2008 By
Chiefs and Rams get roster to 53
September 1, 2008 By
Sunday was the cut off date for NFL teams to get their rosters down to 53 players. As expected, there weren’t many surprises from the Chiefs or Rams as they prepare for next Sunday’s season opener.
Just a couple of highlights for the Rams. First, with Marc Bulger and Trent Green wrapped up for the top QB spots, head coach Scott Linehan brought in Brad Gradkowski from Tampa Bay to compete with Brock Berlin, but Berlin outplayed Brad and will retain his third string spot.
Mr Irrelevant, David Vobora, a linebacker from Linehan’s Alma Mater, Idaho, grabbed a spot on the Rams’ roster. Vobora was the last pick in the NFL draft.
The Chiefs made their final cuts as well, the one name fans would be familiar with is wide receiver Bobby Sippio. Kansas City has 13 rookies on their 53 man roster with nine expected to see significant playing time early.
Also, Branden Albert, who hasn’t played a game for the Chiefs yet in the preseason because of a foot injury, could practice this week and head coach Herm Edwards hasn’t ruled out the possibility of him playing in New England.
Pat’s RB Faulk suspended for Chiefs game
August 30, 2008 By
New England Patriot’s running back Kevin Faulk will miss their season opener when they host the Kansas City Chiefs, after being suspended one week for a drug violation.
Faulk’s suspension began Saturday. He will be eligible to return to the team Sept. 8, the day after New England’s opener against Kansas City.
He was also sentenced to a year’s probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor marijuana charges after being summoned for possession at a Li’l Wayne concert in Lafayette, LA back in February.
Last season, Faulk had 47 catches for 383 yards and one touchdown. He also had 62 rushes for 265 yards.
Chiefs win Governor’s Cup
August 29, 2008 By
Whew! If you’re a Chiefs fan you let out a big sigh of relief…they finally found the endzone with some regularity. Kolby Smith had two touchdown runs and Bobby Sippio caught another, as the Chiefs put up 21 points in the first half and held on for a 21-17 win.
The game was delayed about 90 minutes due to three thunder showers that passed over Arrowhead right around the 6pm kickoff time and the Rams didn’t have working radios. At halftime, Linehan said, “Its awful, none of us have radios, I don’t have one. We are running plays like they do in high school.”
Trent Green led the Rams for just the first three plays which resulted in a 35 yard field goal after Dantrell Savage fumbled the opening kickoff for the Chiefs. Down 3-0, the Chiefs moved down the field in seven plays to score on a 14 yard touchdown run by Kolby Smith. The offensive line opened up good holes for Smith who looked on the night. Smith would follow on the Chiefs next possession scoring on a four yard touchdown run. Brodie Croyle was at QB for the first two touchdown drives and finished his night 3 of 4 for 42 yards.
Equally as impressive as Smith was rookie running back Jamaal Charles who had six carries for 43 yards in his first action coming back from an injury. Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said, “The man can run, no doubt about it. He’s probably one of the fastest football players I’ve ever been around.” Edwards isn’t lying either, there were two runs where he was able to turn the corner and outrun the Ram defenders. Edwards also added that Charles was picking up blitzes and was running good screens, adding he will definitely help this team.
After the Rams fumbled, it set up the Chiefs with a short field to work with again in the second quarter and Damon Huard hit Sippio for an 11 yard touchdown.
Brock Berlin did not look too sharp early in the first half, but came back well to lead the Rams on a 66 yard, 11 play two minute drive to cut the lead to 21-10, capped by a 16 yard touchdown pass from Berlin to Looker. Berlin was 13 of 21 for 107 yards. Brad Gradkowski who was brought in the second half as he is battling Berlin for the third QB spot. He had to fight through a rain shower on the Rams opening drive of the second half and led the team into a 40 yard field goal attempt that was missed by Josh Brown. Gradkowski led the Rams into the endzone in the 3 rd quarter. Gradkowski finished 11 of 18 for 105 yards and an interception
Other notes: Larry Johnson did not play as was reported earlier in the week. He was pulled off the field right at the start of the game and Kolby Smith said he knew he was starting literally right before the first play. Rams rookie wide receiver Donnie Avery suffered a right knee sprain. Linehan didn’t speculate on whether or not he’ll be ready to go against Philadelphia
Chiefs get rid of Feely already
August 27, 2008 By
The Chiefs told their three kickers in camp, Conner Barth, Nick Novak, and Jay Feely that they would have a competition with the best two sticking for the team for their final preseason game with St. Louis.
Feely, ended up losing out, much to the shock of his agent who said if the Chiefs didn’t plan on using Feely for their last preseason game, they shouldn’t have invited him to camp.
On Thursday, Barth and Novak will have one more game to win the spot on the Chiefs rosters as the team’s kicker. In the past two days, the kicking competition played out with Feely making 23 of his 30 field-goal attempts, while Barth made 28 of 30 and Novak 27 of 30.
