Training Camp '22

[SEMO 6,811]

QBs and rooks report today.

[oldtimer 8,686]

36 minutes ago, SEMO said:

QBs and rooks report today.

wonder who the  Fan/media fav will be this year? There is always some Undrafted or late round pick who captures everyone's imagination

[SEMO 6,811]

Ross and MVS were the OTA darlings. Ross was photoed in a boot a couple of weeks ago, though.  He might be headed to IR.

[oldtimer 8,686]

16 minutes ago, SEMO said:

Ross and MVS were the OTA darlings. Ross was photoed in a boot a couple of weeks ago, though.  He might be headed to IR.

If so that means he could come back later season? too much talent just to sit a year

[jetlord 10,209]

37 minutes ago, oldtimer said:

If so that means he could come back later season? too much talent just to sit a year

IR is to keep him protected from being poached by another team.  The Chiefs seem to use it every year.  Ross probably won't make the 53 so the Chiefs want to stash him until he's 100%.  Makes sense. 

[Holmes4six! 968]

Looking forward to see our defensive rookies in pads and going up against mahomes. 
I am hoping our d comes together sooner than later. 

[DieHard 2,061]

IR to protect him (and because he truly is not healthy), but he hopefully develops and makes the active roster next year. If we have injuries he might make an appearance this year, but not without. The top 4 are set. You may see Gordon slip in at 5, but 6 is a STs contributor. Preferably, 5 and 6, but Gordon has enough proven upside to make an exception. I doubt a UDFA struggling with injuries makes it with this depth. 

[sith13 1,746]

3 hours ago, jetlord said:

IR is to keep him protected from being poached by another team.  The Chiefs seem to use it every year.  Ross probably won't make the 53 so the Chiefs want to stash him until he's 100%.  Makes sense. 

This. They will stash him at IR and any time he gets later in the season will just be "recovery" before he comes to the lineup in 2023. Doubt he'll be worth a late season addition to the roster either, he had a very limited time with the team to actually get used to the playbook and Mahomes. 

[jetlord 10,209]

Does anyone know what the limits are on a player on IR?  Can he attend practices or sit in on meetings?  Just wondering if Ross can gain anything while on the list. 

[AFCWEST 1,238]

Lucas Niang

Likely headed to active/PUP list

Rashad Fenton

Out to start training camp

Justyn Ross

Likely headed to active/PUP list

Justyn Ross

Back in walking boot

 

https://www.rotowire.com/football/news.php?team=KC

[AFCWEST 1,238]

As mentioned in the above tweet, Reid noted the injury did not occur as Ross participated in the first two weeks of organized team activities (OTAs).

“It was a little bit off of the surgery he had before — it wasn’t functioning quite the way [he wanted],” said Reid. “It was bothering him. It wasn’t working quite the way he wanted it, so they went in and re-did it — and we’re hoping this works out well.”

For all the buzz connected to Ross — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had said Ross could become the “greatest free agent ever” after registering more than 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in 38 college games — it did not translate during my looks in OTAs.

During the draft process, only four teams cleared Ross medically — and the Chiefs were one of them. Now Ross and Kansas City have hit the reset button, and Reid added there is no timetable on the wide receiver.

“It is going to take time,” said Reid. “It’s going to take time.”

[sith13 1,746]

17 hours ago, jetlord said:

Does anyone know what the limits are on a player on IR?  Can he attend practices or sit in on meetings?  Just wondering if Ross can gain anything while on the list. 

They can practice with the team to determine their health status but not sure about the extent of activities they can participate in. However I doubt Ross will be such a priority for the staff with so many new WRs on the team, I'm guessing all of those guys will need special treatment as they adjust to the playbook and Mahomes. 

[kkuenn 3,597]

1 hour ago, sith13 said:

They can practice with the team to determine their health status but not sure about the extent of activities they can participate in. However I doubt Ross will be such a priority for the staff with so many new WRs on the team, I'm guessing all of those guys will need special treatment as they adjust to the playbook and Mahomes. 

Another way of having a WR learn, get healthy and hot the ground running next year. Will be nice because if JJ or others fo leave, we won't have to worry as much unless some don't pan out.

[xen 1,010,220]

 

[AFCWEST 1,238]

Chiefs placed WR Justyn Ross (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Going on injured reserve before the season starts means Ross is out for the 2022 season. Ross's final season at Clemson was cut short because of a foot issue that required surgery. He then underwent a second surgery on the foot this summer before landing on the PUP list to start training camp. Ross reached 1,000 yards as a true freshman at Clemson, putting him on track to be a highly-drafted NFL prospect. Injuries have all but derailed his career, and he will now have to wait until 2023 at the earliest to take the field again. 

[AFCWEST 1,238]

NFL Network's Mike Garofolo reports Chiefs LT Orlando Brown will not report to training camp.

Garofolo added that Brown will not report for "some time." He has previously speculated that Brown could even be unavailable for Week 1. Kansas City placed the franchise tag on their left tackle this offseason, though Brown has yet to sign the tag. That means he can't be fined for his absence from camp as he technically isn't under contract. The Chiefs acquired Brown from Baltimore last offseason in an effort to turn around their depleted offensive line. That move, combined with a few others, worked out extremely well. Pro Football Focus ranked their line No. 5 in the NFL at the end of the 2021 season. Patrick Mahomes could find himself under pressure more often if Brown misses games early in the year.

[Thegoatee 1,780]

34 minutes ago, AFCWEST said:

NFL Network's Mike Garofolo reports Chiefs LT Orlando Brown will not report to training camp.

Garofolo added that Brown will not report for "some time." He has previously speculated that Brown could even be unavailable for Week 1. Kansas City placed the franchise tag on their left tackle this offseason, though Brown has yet to sign the tag. That means he can't be fined for his absence from camp as he technically isn't under contract. The Chiefs acquired Brown from Baltimore last offseason in an effort to turn around their depleted offensive line. That move, combined with a few others, worked out extremely well. Pro Football Focus ranked their line No. 5 in the NFL at the end of the 2021 season. Patrick Mahomes could find himself under pressure more often if Brown misses games early in the year.

The dude is going to LeVeon Bell himself…

[CranjisMcbasketball 780]

2 hours ago, AFCWEST said:

Chiefs placed WR Justyn Ross (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Going on injured reserve before the season starts means Ross is out for the 2022 season. Ross's final season at Clemson was cut short because of a foot issue that required surgery. He then underwent a second surgery on the foot this summer before landing on the PUP list to start training camp. Ross reached 1,000 yards as a true freshman at Clemson, putting him on track to be a highly-drafted NFL prospect. Injuries have all but derailed his career, and he will now have to wait until 2023 at the earliest to take the field again. 

O well. still hope he comes back 100% healthy next year and we got a 1st round talent in free agency. its a long shot but no risk.

[oldtimer 8,686]

2 hours ago, AFCWEST said:

NFL Network's Mike Garofolo reports Chiefs LT Orlando Brown will not report to training camp.

Garofolo added that Brown will not report for "some time." He has previously speculated that Brown could even be unavailable for Week 1. Kansas City placed the franchise tag on their left tackle this offseason, though Brown has yet to sign the tag. That means he can't be fined for his absence from camp as he technically isn't under contract. The Chiefs acquired Brown from Baltimore last offseason in an effort to turn around their depleted offensive line. That move, combined with a few others, worked out extremely well. Pro Football Focus ranked their line No. 5 in the NFL at the end of the 2021 season. Patrick Mahomes could find himself under pressure more often if Brown misses games early in the year.

be curious to see how the Chiefs handle this. I dont think Veach is going to fukaround tho. Brown may want to have a food sampler if he comes to KC.

[jetlord 10,209]

Brown needs a reality check and a new agent.  He's only hurting his future a bit more for each day he misses. 

[sith13 1,746]

Never understood the "sitting out TC" part. It's probably pointless for much older vets who probably only need conditioning but for a youngster who's looking for a big payday TC feels like a can't miss. Establish yourself as the guy, do the right training to avoid injuries during the contract year and actually spend time with the guys that will get you paid. 

[dhitter 1,424]

1 hour ago, sith13 said:

Never understood the "sitting out TC" part. It's probably pointless for much older vets who probably only need conditioning but for a youngster who's looking for a big payday TC feels like a can't miss. Establish yourself as the guy, do the right training to avoid injuries during the contract year and actually spend time with the guys that will get you paid. 

I feel the same way. I have a bad feeling about this whole thing and how it's going to play out.

[oldtimer 8,686]

there used to be an old saying about how training camp hold outs suffer more injuries during season..not sure if that holds true anymore but has always stuck in my mind

[DieHard 2,061]

I would let Christian and Thuney get the work. Brown is not the long term answer. His problem is slow and lazy feet. Setting feet in concrete and leaning and pushing when he starts getting beat. Players don’t tend to get faster with age. 
It would be very funny if, by the time he signs the tag, he is only left with a RT spot. Or worse yet, swing tackle off the bench. 
Way with it you need to find out what you have in other players. He won’t be here in 2023.

[AFCWEST 1,238]

10 hours ago, jetlord said:

Brown needs a reality check and a new agent.  He's only hurting his future a bit more for each day he misses. 

I see him eventually as a Raider. They have proven they will over pay. His no character approach to his life is a perfect fit.