Morning Huddle – AFCCG Saturday Edition
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Chiefs news for January 28, 2023
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Good morning AG!
Today in Chiefs’ history, I’m sure y’all will find something. Sure enough. In 1969, the Chiefs drafted some QB/RB from Iowa, Edward Podolak and a WR from the the University of Houston, Elmo Wright. They were ok. In 2018, Mike Garrett was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Also, in 1960 (I think), the AFL approved the 2pt conversion. The NFL, stodgy as it was, would wait until 1994 to get onboard with it.
There were several notable deaths; Henry VIII in1547, Francis Drake, who helped defeat the Spanish Armada, in 1596, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, the father of modern Finland, in 1951 and Charlemagne, sometimes called the ‘Father of Europe’ in 814.
In 2014, Pop artist Lorde wins a Grammy for her song “Royals”, which was inspired by a photo of George Brett.
Now the news.
Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides injury updates following Friday practice | Chiefswire
“Really, the only one that didn’t practice was Justin Watson,” Reid said. “He’s sick. Everybody else went through this (and) did a nice job with it. Really, all week.”
Chiefs’ Steve Spagnuolo describes challenge of sacking Joe Burrow in AFC title game | Chiefswire
In comments to the media on Thursday, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo made it clear that getting Burrow to the ground was his top priority in this week’s matchup.
These details helped Chiefs punter become All-Pro: ‘I’m just trying to keep rolling’ | KC Star
https://sports.yahoo.com/details-helped-chiefs-punter-become-223946179.html
Townsend says, in the simplest terms, he was looking to improve his attack angle to the ball. That starts before the kick even happens, as if a punter’s strides are too long before he makes contact, the result can be that your heel kicks your butt on the backswing.
Travis Kelce Added to Chiefs’ Injury Report Ahead of AFC Championship | Heavy
Hopefully, Kelce practicing fully on Friday means that being listed on the injury report was just a procedural move by the Chiefs and doesn’t actually put Kelce’s status for the AFC Title Game against the Cincinnati Bengals in jeopardy.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Sounds Off on Bengals’ Trash Talk | Heavy
Travis, much like quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has heard the Bengals’ trash talk but doesn’t want to engage with it by throwing shots back.
Will Patrick Mahomes be able to play like Patrick Mahomes? | PFT
https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-able-play-patrick-181015678.html
Some have questioned whether he really has a high ankle sprain. Maybe he does, and maybe he simply has superhuman recovery powers. Or maybe he doesn’t.
Travis Kelce explains bizarre hand-wipe on Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs’ win over Jaguars | Chiefswire
Perhaps Chiefs fans should view this more as an act of brotherly love than a disgusting act of malice against Mahomes, who he clearly has an excellent relationship with.
Morning Bowl of (T)Weeties:
Arrowhead Guys Twitter:
The Chiefs add former Colts DT Byron Coward, who had 12 tackles in 17 games last year. https://twitter.com/JLSports3/status/1639290472966307842
Congratulations to client @ByronCowart1 on signing with the @Chiefs
Can confirm the Chiefs are re-signing Blake Bell on a 1-year deal (@RapSheet 1st).
The team keeps its top 4 tight ends from last year — in Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Jody Fortson & Bell — & could add another player at the position in the draft next month.
Excited for this new chapter! 🙏🏾
The obsession with Jackson Mahomes. 🙄
You can just choose to not follow him and/or block him. He doesn’t appear in your feed anymore.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers confronts TikTok CEO:
"Why would you willingly give Jackson Mahomes a platform in this world?”
Update: The #Chiefs have signed back DT Derrick Nnadi, a 2018 3rd round pick who played his entire career with the team, per his agent SportsTrust.
Local Chiefs Reporters:
"I think the data was very clear: it doesn’t show a higher injury rate. But we recognize shorter weeks. We went through this with COVID too.”
Roger Goodell defends the Thursday Night Football flex proposal.
Goodell defends TNF flex proposal, owners postpone vote
The NFL approved a measure that would allow every team to play on two short weeks. It previously was only one week.
theathletic.com
One would hope Clark Hunt would be a no vote on flexing Thursday night games.
Chiefs draw from a huge geographic footprint, and there's plenty of frustration from fans when Sunday games get flexed.
Let's hope the NFL won't force teams to play two home games on Thursday nights.
More John Mara: "People make plans to go to these games weeks and months in advance. 15 days ahead of time to say ‘Sorry folks, that game you were planning on taking your kids to Sunday at one o’clock, it’s now going to be Thursday night.’ I mean, what are we thinking about?''
Point to the only quarterback in the NFL with two Super Bowl wins
Roger Goodell, just now: “I don’t think we are putting Amazon over the players. …We recognize shorter weeks. I hear from a lot of players directly who love the 10 days after the game.”
🤦🏽♂️ https://twitter.com/mysportsupdate/status/1640849428566396928
NFL confirms that moving forward there will now only be one “NFL Redzone” channel. That’s with Scott Hanson hosting.
DirectTV’s deal came to an end and that version of Redzone no longer exists.
National Talking Heads:
Prior to reaching his decision, Calais Campbell had a 40-minute phone call with owner Arthur Blank and the two discussed leadership, charitable efforts, and how Campbell thrives in the community. That non-football call helped seal it.
Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense.
While Calais Campbell had several options, he bought in to the vision of Atlanta coach Arthur Smith and GM Terry Fontenot. He’s been to a conference title game with a young team and young QB before (the #Jaguars), and perhaps there are some similarities.
Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense.
Falcons to sign DE Calais Campbell to one-year deal. (via @RapSheet)
Free-agent tight end @fhmoreau shares his thoughts on being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma while taking a physical with the New Orleans Saints.
🎧 https://apple.co/3lPmnfz
Sources: The #Falcons are making another splash, as former #Ravens star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense.
Well fellas, here we are.
No matter what happens, it’s been a great season. At the beginning of the season, I guessed we’d be 12-5 and thought we might be one-and-done in the playoffs.
So, no matter what happens tomorrow, I’ve already been able to see us play longer than I expected (you know, retooling year and all).
Enjoy the prime matchup! This type of game is what creates legends: two great teams facing off toe to toe. Now let’s go bring that Lamar Hunt trophy back to it’s rightful home!
Almost….. Game Day!!!
143 db baby!!
good MH as usual, pompano … now all we need is a W tomorrow and all will be well (for a coupla weeks)
Fear not my Brother
LETS GO !!!! LETS FUCKING GO !!!!
HOW ABOUT THOSE CHIEFS !!!!!!
Kc weather will feel like 9 DEGREES @ KICKOFF! 4 @ end of game
Flyout to ARROWHEAD tomorrow morning!
HOME OF THE CHIEFS!!
***CHIEFS WIN BY 10+ points tomorrow***
Unknown to many, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame used to moonlight as a mechanic.
LOLOLOLOL … love it!
https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-wife-kansas-city-mayor-respond-after-cincinnati-mayor-hits-unprecedented-level-of-cringe-032440282.html
Mmmm … Complete w/ Ben Wa Balls … NTTAWWT … ; )
You ain’t right! 🙂
a little something to start off championship weekend……..
Looks like mine parrot 🦜
He’s green & loves watching CHIEFS!!
He curses 😆
anyone who watches the Chiefs curses … humans, parrots, dogs, horses