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The reason Pollard left the Chiefs and why we should be happy about Kubiak...



Here is tha article from the Chiefs blog:  http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/11/8/1121322/former-chief-pollard-didnt-like

 

From the Chiefs blog writeup:

 

""With professional athletes, you’re dealing with grown men," he said obviously referring to Haley's loud and critical style. "You’re not dealing with boys," Pollard said. "You’re not in a locker room with sophomores in high school. You’re dealing with grown men with families. I have a wife. I have a son. And I have a daughter on the way."

Pollard implied, per the Journal-Gazette, that it was a personality conflict with Haley or GM Scott Pioli that led to his release.

"I’m not going to sit there and let you curse me out when you feel like cursing me out or talk to me any way you want to talk to me, and you just want me to sit and take it and say, ‘Yes, coach.’"

Back in training camp, Pollard had a shouting match with Clancy Pendergast that led to him being sent off the field.  That was the beginning of this "personality conflict" that Pollard suggests.

On Pollard's words, though, I'm not too surprised.  I would imagine that a lot of players would feel bitter towards Haley if they went through, what he called the most physical training camp in the NFL, and then it "didn't work out" (though I'm glad it worked out for Pollard eventually)."

Also article in newspaper:  http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091108/SPORTS0605/311089894/1008/SPORTS

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Nice Find, TF

Try as I might, I could never see Kubes handling a player the way Haley is said to handle his.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Nov 8, 2009 9:31 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. If a player wants to leave Houston, it's not going to be because Kubiak's attitude drives him out of town.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

The ROSENFAIL : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAKAKE-uq-8&feature=related

by TexansForever on Nov 8, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I get so sick of that macho bullshit

Two words to describe how Haley and Pioli are running things: management fail.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Nov 8, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Eric Winston

…said last week he heard part of the reason Pollard got cut was because Pollard was LIGHTING guys up in practice (verbally, not physically) and that it led to issues with the coaches.

Winston said something like “give me 53 guys who do that”.

Seems to sort of kind of support the article. Nice find.

by HoustonDiehards on Nov 8, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if they dont sign him to a long term deal before the year is out I will be highly upset.

Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed

by DaGoaT on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just think

if they draft a good FS to go along with Bonecrusher Pollard, this may actually turn into the Texans having a good defense.

by theaxeeffect4721 on Nov 9, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wilson is pretty good. I would draft a DT to take over Codys spot before a FS. Maybe a FS for down the road, but I quite like Wilson right no.

Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed

by DaGoaT on Nov 9, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

GREAT ARTICLE...BUT THE TEXANS NEED TO PUT TOGETHER A LONG-TERM DEAL

I believe the Texans organization and Bernard will get a long-term deal done by the end of the season. If not, the Texans are taking a huge gamble because with the need for a solid Strong Safety around the league is high, Bernard may sign with another team at the first opportunity. Now, will Bernard be happy about not signing with and leaving the Houston Texans?!?! I really don’t think so, because Bernard has expressed many times that he would like to remain a part of the Texans organization for many years to come….GO TEXANS!

by luvfootball1970 on Nov 15, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs


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