Chiefs Berry missed today's practice, back to Day-To-Day. Also Dorian O'Daniel Note - Page 24

JakeF · 01-09-2019, 03:10 PM

Eric Berry misses Wednesday practice, in question for Saturday’s divisional

Guess who’s day to day again.
By Pete Sweeney Jan 9, 2019, 2:10pm CST
https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/...ivisional-game

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry is not practicing Wednesday, the second day of work as the team prepares to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon in the AFC’s divisional round.

Berry missed practice on Friday, December 28, before he was eventually held out of the Chiefs’ final game of the season against the Oakland Raiders. Berry practiced limitedly to start this week on Tuesday, which many felt was a good sign, but he could not participate on Wednesday as he deals with his lingering heel injury.

“It’s difficult from the standpoint of he’s a real critical part of our team,” defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said when asked about the uncertainty surrounding the three-time All-Pro. “He’s an outstanding player. He’s one of our true leaders, the guys rally around him, so I think that part is always hard. You get caught up in different things in the season. But also, if you stick back for a second, you say, ‘Man, this is really hard on this guy, too, as a player. This is something he loves to do. He’s been really good at it, and as difficult as it is on us as a defensive unit or us as a team, I think for him, it’s really challenging.’

“So it’s just what it is. There’s not a lot you can do about it, and every week we’ve got our fingers crossed and hope that he can make it back and go. It’s truly—I know you guys get tired of hearing this—it really is a day to day to day thing here right now, the way it’s playing out. You just got to stay in there and go and figure out how to get other guys ready in case he can’t go.”

Berry was originally held out of the Chiefs’ first 13 games with what the team described as a sore heel, though reports, which have never been confirmed (nor denied) said Berry has what is called a “Haglund’s deformity.”

Berry eventually returned to the lineup to play 30 snaps Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers and played 69 snaps Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks before what has appeared to be some sort of setback.

Sutton was asked Wednesday about who would replace Berry and linebacker Dorian O’Daniel, who hasn’t practiced at all this week, if they couldn’t play against the Colts.

Without Berry in a must-win game against the Raiders when it came to playoff home-field advantage, the safety snap count breakdown was as follows: Daniel Sorensen (63), Eric Murray (33), Jordan Lucas (32) and Ron Parker (6).

In the above breakdown, it is important to note that Sorensen and Lucas earned the start. Lucas suffered a stinger, and the Chiefs eventually removed starters in a 35-3 blowout.

It remains to be seen who the Chiefs start against the Colts if Berry cannot play once again.

A note on Dorian O’Daniel

#Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub on LB Dorian O’Daniel, who has missed two practices this week: “He’s a four-phase starter for us. He’s an important guy, so we’re keeping an eye on that one, pretty close.”

“I wouldn’t tell you,” he initially said with a smile. “We have to work guys in, obviously, and just see where guys are. The one good thing is you’re at the point of the season where if you do have to miss some reps and you get better toward to the end of the week, this is probably the time to do it. We just have to kind of roll guys through, which we try to do, anyway, but when you have a guy in question, you have to say, ‘OK,’ because that usually affects somebody else.

“Sometimes that affects special teams ... It’s going to affect Dave (Toub) and what he’s putting together, so you got to kind of stay on top of that as a total staff, too. But we just got to slide and we’ve got some different options, but we kind of have to wait and see where it’s at.”

Katie · 01-11-2019, 12:49 AM

Well, if at this point he can't play, why not put him on IR, get the surgery and be done with it.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-11-2019, 01:01 AM

He won't get surgery until his money is fully secured. And by the time he heals up from whatever or however many procedures he may need, his roster spot will have been already filled.

It's over.

**TribalElder** · 01-11-2019, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie

Well, if at this point he can't play, why not put him on IR, get the surgery and be done with it.

Are there measures that would stop us from cutting him if he goes to IR and opts for surgery? I thought I read that here once

threebag · 01-11-2019, 01:09 AM

As much as our defense sucks it would have been nice for the Chiefs to extend some
Of this to DJ instead of Haglunds. At least DJ would see the field.

NJChiefsFan · 01-11-2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

As much as our defense sucks it would have been nice for the Chiefs to extend some
Of this to DJ instead of Haglunds. At least DJ would see the field.

Chiefs could have had dj for free this year if they wanted him.

**LoneWolf** · 01-11-2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SAUTO

Ive looked everywhere. No one has said what happened.

I’ve looked everywhere as well and all I can find is a quote from Hunt saying: “I want Berry to retire a Chief.” That’s a far cry from Hunt going against Dorsey’s wishes and negotiating Berry’s contract himself.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-11-2019, 01:48 AM

"Remember when Clark Hunt sat down and negotiated Berry's second contract and then wrote it out himself"?

-No one ever

Remember when Clark had to fly to KC and "get involved" in the negotiations per multiple press sources which were quoted on this website 100 times over?

Does that clear things up for you? At all? Is your collective memory that bad are you just playing semantics tonight? In this particular case I'm wagering that "getting involved" means, "John, give them what they want".

It is THAT simple.

teedubya · 01-11-2019, 02:08 AM

Just take some numbing medicine each half... deal with the pain on Monday.

What would David Goggins do?

Quit being a pussy Berry!

threebag · 01-11-2019, 07:09 AM

WWGD?

Flying High D · 01-11-2019, 08:17 AM

It will definitely enhance the viewing experience Saturday. The Chiefs will be doing their weekly charity by giving a hobo a bench pass. At least they won’t be donating $806,250 to the hobo this week. Playoff game checks are much lower.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-11-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying High D

It will definitely enhance the viewing experience Saturday. The Chiefs will be doing their weekly charity by giving a hobo a bench pass. At least they won’t be donating $806,250 to the hobo this week. Playoff game checks are much lower.

It's the experience, not the money. Kinda' like finding a hidden, unopened bottle of Ripple Reserve at the underpass on a Saturday night.

kccrow · 01-11-2019, 09:13 AM

1. **** Eric Berry
2. **** Eric Berry
3. Don't Practice Eric Berry
4. Sack Up And Play One Game Every Week for 3 Weeks Mr. Berry.

TEX · 01-11-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

What if Reid is pulling the old rope-a-dope with Berry just to throw off the Colts game planning? I would assume that game planning for the Chiefs with Berry and without Berry are two different things? That's something ol' Belicheck would do!

Sarcasm? Hope so. Otherwise, you're giving Berry and Reid far too much credit here. Berry is done. Has been since the "day -to day for eternity" status started. And even when he played, he was not on the field when needed most. Why even go there anymore? - Simply move on in every way without him. He's not any type of "Playoff Savior." He's many other things, but savior is not one of them.

**ptlyon** · 01-11-2019, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Sarcasm? Hope so. Otherwise, you're giving Berry and Reid far too much credit here. Berry is done. Has been since the "day -to day for eternity" status started. And even when he played, he was not on the field when need most. Why even go there anymore? - simply move on in every way without him. He's not any type of "Playoff Savior." He's many other things, but savior is not one of them.

Bullshit. He's parachuting in during the national anthem to the roar of the crowd and much fanfare. The Colts will bolt off of the field in fear.

smithandrew051 · 01-11-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Bullshit. He's parachuting in during the national anthem to the roar of the crowd and much fanfare. The Colts will bolt off of the field in fear.

It’s gonna be the equivalent of a pro wrestling run-in. Like that time that Stone Cold returned to stunner everyone.

01-09-2019, 03:10 PM
JakeF MVP Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $9990400	Berry missed today's practice, back to Day-To-Day. Also Dorian O'Daniel Note Eric Berry misses Wednesday practice, in question for Saturday’s divisional Guess who’s day to day again. By Pete Sweeney Jan 9, 2019, 2:10pm CST https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/...ivisional-game Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry is not practicing Wednesday, the second day of work as the team prepares to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon in the AFC’s divisional round. Berry missed practice on Friday, December 28, before he was eventually held out of the Chiefs’ final game of the season against the Oakland Raiders. Berry practiced limitedly to start this week on Tuesday, which many felt was a good sign, but he could not participate on Wednesday as he deals with his lingering heel injury. “It’s difficult from the standpoint of he’s a real critical part of our team,” defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said when asked about the uncertainty surrounding the three-time All-Pro. “He’s an outstanding player. He’s one of our true leaders, the guys rally around him, so I think that part is always hard. You get caught up in different things in the season. But also, if you stick back for a second, you say, ‘Man, this is really hard on this guy, too, as a player. This is something he loves to do. He’s been really good at it, and as difficult as it is on us as a defensive unit or us as a team, I think for him, it’s really challenging.’ “So it’s just what it is. There’s not a lot you can do about it, and every week we’ve got our fingers crossed and hope that he can make it back and go. It’s truly—I know you guys get tired of hearing this—it really is a day to day to day thing here right now, the way it’s playing out. You just got to stay in there and go and figure out how to get other guys ready in case he can’t go.” Berry was originally held out of the Chiefs’ first 13 games with what the team described as a sore heel, though reports, which have never been confirmed (nor denied) said Berry has what is called a “Haglund’s deformity.” Berry eventually returned to the lineup to play 30 snaps Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers and played 69 snaps Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks before what has appeared to be some sort of setback. Sutton was asked Wednesday about who would replace Berry and linebacker Dorian O’Daniel, who hasn’t practiced at all this week, if they couldn’t play against the Colts. Without Berry in a must-win game against the Raiders when it came to playoff home-field advantage, the safety snap count breakdown was as follows: Daniel Sorensen (63), Eric Murray (33), Jordan Lucas (32) and Ron Parker (6). In the above breakdown, it is important to note that Sorensen and Lucas earned the start. Lucas suffered a stinger, and the Chiefs eventually removed starters in a 35-3 blowout. It remains to be seen who the Chiefs start against the Colts if Berry cannot play once again. A note on Dorian O’Daniel #Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub on LB Dorian O’Daniel, who has missed two practices this week: “He’s a four-phase starter for us. He’s an important guy, so we’re keeping an eye on that one, pretty close.” “I wouldn’t tell you,” he initially said with a smile. “We have to work guys in, obviously, and just see where guys are. The one good thing is you’re at the point of the season where if you do have to miss some reps and you get better toward to the end of the week, this is probably the time to do it. We just have to kind of roll guys through, which we try to do, anyway, but when you have a guy in question, you have to say, ‘OK,’ because that usually affects somebody else. “Sometimes that affects special teams ... It’s going to affect Dave (Toub) and what he’s putting together, so you got to kind of stay on top of that as a total staff, too. But we just got to slide and we’ve got some different options, but we kind of have to wait and see where it’s at.”
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