Posts Tagged ‘Jamaal Charles’

Chiefs’ Haley continues baffling use of Charles

Watching an upcoming preview of “Undercover Boss,” how does the average Subway employee not think they are being set up when a camera crew is following around a 40-year-old sandwich artist? Like really, how do you not see this coming?

Four Downs: Veldheer a spark for red-hot Raiders

I’ve emerged from a couple of days in the film room, and wanted to share four items that caught my attention as I went back and watched each of the games from Week 10.

The Chiefs are no fluke

I’ve seen enough of the Chiefs to know this team is for real, and I’m crediting much of their success to the offensive line.

Jags might go run-oriented … what took so long?

The Jaguars are going to be a more run-oriented team if QBs David Garrard and Trent Edwards are unable to go this week. Noted fantasy enthusiasts — and Jaguars RB — Maurice Jones-Drew spoke for all of us when he said, “It’s about time. Why didn’t it happen sooner?”

Haley starting to see the light?

Chiefs coach Todd Haley has become persona non grata among fantasy enthusiasts for his use of his running backs Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones. But could he finally be correcting himself?

Noteworthy nuggets from Week 3

A look at a few of the notes to come off the NFL Network research desk in Week 3.

A lot of awesome running backs in the AFC West

Take a moment to consider who will be the probable running backs for the AFC West teams this weekend. Darren McFadden, Thomas Jones, Laurence Maroney and Mike Tolbert. Somebody please explain to me why Jamaal Charles is sitting on the bench?

Overreaction Theater: Mathews already a bust

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews fumbled, hurt his ankle and then watched Mike Tolbert score two touchdowns — what should have been his touchdowns. Already the anxiety is becoming too much.

Haley doesn’t think much of your fantasy team

There was a lot of speculation that Chiefs coach Todd Haley hated fantasy enthusiasts. And now he has come out and admitted it, too.

Overreaction Theater: Charles’ fumble dooms Chiefs

Football fanatics and fantasy enthusiasts alike have wondered why Chiefs coach Todd Haley has kept Jamaal Charles as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. Didn’t he see what Charles has been doing with the rock this preseason? He’s the next Barry Word!

Turner expected to get heavy load this season

Falcons RB Michael Turner is poised for a big season. Talking to various NFL Network talent, Turner is more focused this year and dedicated. And the Falcons are going to give him the ball plenty. And then, you add in the Falcons’ recent push to get him the ball in the air … I smell a big year for Turner.

Haley saving Charles for when games actually count

Chiefs coach Todd Haley talked extensively about his running back situation during his press conference on Tuesday, specifically about Jamaal Charles.

Roundup: Names on the preseason radar

On the day after 11 games filled the NFL preseason schedule, here’s a look at what stories are on the radar.

Chiefs RB Jones fumble, fantasy enthusiasts rejoice

Chiefs RB Thomas Jones fumbled on his first attempt on Saturday night. Jones should be happy that Gary Kubiak is not his coach, otherwise, he would be buried on the bench.

Saturday night’s all right for preseason football

Talk about your Saturday night special — there are 11 preseason games for your viewing. This is why you need NFL Preseason Live to keep up with all of the action.

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