Chiefs Berry missed today's practice, back to Day-To-Day. Also Dorian O'Daniel Note - Page 19

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.”

Sassy Squatch · 01-10-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

HaHa Clinton-Dix and Golden Tate should be Chiefs right now.

They would have helped make up for the injuries to Berry and Watkins. They could have made the difference in going to the Super Bowl. Once again we weren't aggressive enough.

Too negative again, sorry.

Go CHIEFS!!! Super Bowl bound!! Mahomes is God!!!

Why Tate?

**dirk digler** · 01-10-2019, 03:40 PM

**** Berry if he isn't going to play. What was the point of keeping him on the active roster then. Should have just had the surgery since he can't handle the pain.

Marcellus · 01-10-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

**** Berry if he isn't going to play. What was the point of keeping him on the active roster then. Should have just had the surgery since he can't handle the pain.

Because they thought he was going to be able to play. Why is common sense so difficult for people?

OKchiefs · 01-10-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Because they thought he was going to be able to play. Why is common sense so difficult for people?

Likewise

FloridaMan88 · 01-10-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

People keep saying this but had had the surgery he would have missed the season. So what difference does it make?

The difference is he would have just missed this season and would have hopefully been ready to return at the start of next season.

Now if he has the surgery, with an 8-10 month recovery time, he will miss at least the start (and probably more) of next season.

JakeF · 01-10-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Why Tate?

I think that the loss of Watkins significantly changed our offense. Watkins kept defenses from doubling Kelce and Hill at the same time. Golden Tate would have provided the same protection.

I look back and see how our offense changed when Watkins and LDT got hurt. We were still productive but it was much more of a struggle. Then we lost Kareem Hunt. More and more was being dumped on the back of Mahomes.

Our offense is still great but it would be much smoother with a strong #2 receiver.

One positive about losing Watkins was how it sped up the development of Mahomes. He had to learn how to carry our team very early on.

**dirk digler** · 01-10-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Because they thought he was going to be able to play. Why is common sense so difficult for people?

All it is a pain management issue. If he couldn't go at anytime in the first half of the season they should have just put him on IR so he could have had the surgery.

John Wall played with this same exact issue for 5 seasons until he couldn't handle it anymore and had surgery. Berry should have done the same.

MAHOMO 4 LIFE! · 01-10-2019, 04:17 PM

#Chiefs LB Dorian O'Daniel doutbful vs. Colts. S Eric Berry, WR Sammy Watkins and RB Spencer Ware all listed as questionable.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) January 10, 2019

staylor26 · 01-10-2019, 04:21 PM

This kind of shit actually pisses me off

Everything screams doubtful yet they list him as questionable just to give a little tiny bit of ****ing hope

Chiefspants · 01-10-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

This kind of shit actually pisses me off

Everything screams doubtful yet they list him as questionable just to give a little tiny bit of ****ing hope

(Their guess is probably as good as ours).

**The Franchise** · 01-10-2019, 04:25 PM

We're gonna get raped by RBs coming out of the backfield.

Chiefspants · 01-10-2019, 04:30 PM

Found this tweet from Berry's agent from the middle of December - seems like he's a bit on the defensive?

He’s always done what he says he’s going to do... #ChiefsKindgom #Berrystrong #TNF #Chiefs https://t.co/Mp58K7DoRa
— Chad Speck (@a3Chad) December 13, 2018

MAHOMO 4 LIFE! · 01-10-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Pest

We're gonna get raped by RBs coming out of the backfield.

We need to be like the chargers and put dbs out there instead of linebackers

PAChiefsGuy · 01-10-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

This kind of shit actually pisses me off

Everything screams doubtful yet they list him as questionable just to give a little tiny bit of ****ing hope

Not true at all they do this to keep the other team guessing whether a player will play or not. Every team does it.

I wouldn't worry about it. Whoever is out there on Sunday is who we will roll with and the Chiefs will be ready to go! That's all that matters.

Otter · 01-10-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Because they thought he was going to be able to play. Why is common sense so difficult for people?

How long does "day to day" allowed to continue?

It's been 2 years. At least have the decency to go on IR until you can contribute.

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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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