Thank you to Harry Rothwell @mrallcanes for sending us this photo of proCanes: Lamar Miller Dolphins, DeMarcus Van Dyke Steelers, Allen Bailey Chiefs, Sean Spence Steelers, Travis Benjamin Browns, Brandon Harris Texans.

The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive lineman Allen Bailey on injured reserve with an ankle injury on Thursday.

Bailey totaled five tackles in 10 games this season, but hasn't played since a loss at Pittsburgh in Week 10.

The Georgia native has compiled 12 tackles in 26 games over the last two years with the Chiefs.


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Co-Offensive Players of the Week:

Jimmy Graham: proCane Saints TE Jimmy Graham hauled in seven passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets to lead the Saints to a 31-27 victory over the Falcons in Week 10. Safety William Moore bit twice on the double move, allowing Drew Brees to throw a pair of pump-fake deep balls to Graham for a 29-yard touchdown and a 46-yard fourth-quarter gain. Graham added a 14-yard score just before halftime. After his first 100-yard game of the season, Graham is averaging a 7/94/1.3 line over the past three weeks.

Greg Olsen: Following an emotional week for proCane Panthers TE Greg Olsen in which he welcomed his son TJ home after being hospitalized after birth and undergoing surgery due to a heart condition, Olsen exploded for a career-high nine receptions, 102 yards and two touchdowns versus the Broncos in Week 10. The 102 yards are a regular-season career high. Tight ends have been the weak spot in Denver's defense all season and today was no different. Olsen had catches of 26 and 16 yards to set up a 4-yard touchdown and added a 5-yard score in garbage time.

Honorable Mention: Frank Gore, Reggie Wayne.

Defensive Player of Week:

Colin McCarthy: proCane Titans LB Colin McCarthy rose slowly after a violent hit and wobbled as he left the field. Three plays later he was back in the game and in the end zone, celebrating a 49-yard interception return for a touchdown. McCarthy and his team's embattled defense bounced back Sunday, when their four takeaways led to 20 points and helped the Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 37-3. McCarthy finished the game with 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss one INT and a TD. McCarthy’s TD put the Titans up 21-0 and essentially the game out of reach for the Dolphins.

Honorable Mention: Vince Wilfork, Allen Bailey.

Special Teams Player of the Week:

Matt Bosher: proCane Falcons P Matt Bosher continued his great 2nd season with 3 punts for 140 yards and a 46.7 average. Bosher had a long of 52 yards and placed one of his punts inside the 20-yard line. Bosher is also Atlanta’s holder and held two successful field goals for Matt Bryant.

The Kansas City Chiefs have high hopes for DL Allen Bailey moving forward. Bailey averaged close to 20 snaps per game last season as a sub-package reserve. Bailey is poised to take on an even bigger role this season based on his late-season production in 2011.



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Don't be fooled by the headline. ESPN's list of top 25 NFL prospects has a series of limitations to help whittle down a list of unearthed gems in the National Football League. Still, it's nice to see that Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey is getting recognized for his potential, and how productive he was in his rookie season despite very little fanfare.

The Chiefs chose Allen Bailey in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft and it was Justin Houston who received more of the accolades as the defensive rookie star of the last year for the team. But Bailey maximized his playing time and there's little doubt that the Chiefs coaching staff is well aware of what ESPN's Aaron Schatz sees. That's why Bailey earned the No. 8 spot on his list of the NFL's Top Prospects.

Now the caveat here is that the pool of players to choose from is limited. Schatz broke down the criteria:
• Drafted in the third round or later, or signed as an undrafted free agent
• Entered the NFL between 2009 and 2011
• Fewer than five career games started
• Still on their initial contract
• Age 26 or younger in 2012

Within that system, Doug Baldwin of the Seattle Seahawks was listed as the best overall prospect and Bailey lands at No. 25. Here's his breakdown on the Chiefs defensive lineman:

Bailey, a third-round rookie, made only eight plays last year, but five of them were defeats. He's a two-time All-ACC player who twice led the Miami Hurricanes in sacks, a versatile talent who was an outside linebacker as a freshman, then later started at both defensive end and tackle. The pessimistic term for this, of course, would be "tweener," as he's too slow to play defensive end in a 4-3, and not quite big enough to be an NFL defensive tackle. Romeo Crennel has a pretty good history with "tweeners" like Bailey who have smarts and a nonstop motor. The Chiefs occasionally used him last year as a situational pass-rusher on passing downs. This year, they'll likely use him a lot more often, and it isn't far-fetched to think he could earn a starting job in 2013.


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We continue our AFC West positional rankings with a very young and overly unproven group of defensive linemen:

1. Richard Seymour, Oakland: Seymour is aging, his play is slipping some and this may be his last year in Oakland. But he is still at the top of this list.
2. Elvis Dumervil, Denver: A dynamic pass-rusher who is a game changer.
3. Tommy Kelly, Oakland: Underrated player. He may play nose tackle in 3-4 looks.
4. Lamarr Houston, Oakland: A potential star has ability to take over.
5. Glenn Dorsey, Kansas City: He was supposed to be great. He’s not, but he’s solid.
6. Matt Shaughnessy, Oakland: The Raiders missed this pass-rusher when he was injured last year.
7. Tyson Jackson, Kansas City: See Dorsey.
8. Robert Ayers, Denver: He became a solid player against the run last season.
9. Corey Liuget, San Diego: The Chargers expect big things from him in his second season.
10. Dontari Poe, Kansas City: Let’s see what this immensely talented rookie can do.
11. Cam Thomas, San Diego: An underrated player. He has a real future.
12. Antonio Garay, San Diego: It was important that the Chargers re-signed this rotational standout.
13. Vaughn Martin, San Diego: The Chargers think he has a chance to flourish soon.
14. Derek Wolfe, Denver: The second-round pick will be given the chance to make an instant impact.
15. Justin Bannan, Denver: A valuable rotational piece.
16. Luis Castillo, San Diego: The Chargers think he can still help.
17. Dave Tollefson, Oakland: A valuable backup on a strong line.
18. Jacques Cesaire, San Diego: The veteran is heady and he can make plays.
19. Desmond Bryant, Oakland: A solid part of the Raiders’ line.
20. Ty Warren, Denver: The Broncos hope he can make an impact after missing the past two seasons.
21. Kevin Vickerson, Denver: He gained weight to help in the middle.
22. Jason Hunter, Denver: A limited player, who has some play-making ability.
23. Allen Bailey, Kansas City: The Chiefs think he can develop quickly.
24. Kendall Reyes, San Diego: I wouldn’t be surprised if this second-round pick makes some plays right away.


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Chiefs DE Allen Bailey is expected to see an expanded role this season after coming off the bench for most of his rookie year. Bailey can play either left or right end and will rotate in as a pass-rushing replacement for starters Tyson Jackson and Glenn Dorsey. With both Jackson and Dorsey nearing the end of their contracts, Bailey could be in line for a starting job in 2013 if he proves himself this coming season.


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On Saturday night February 4, 2011 DeMarcus Van Dyke and Allen Bailey are hosting a party at Club SoBe Live and will be celebrating the King of Comedy Larry Dogg’s Birthday. Join them at midnight on Saturday Night!

Third-round choice DE Allen Bailey was among the most visible rookies during the 2011 season, coming onto the field as a pass rusher in the nickel defense. He was not very effective, picking up one sack and six QB pressures. Whether he’s good enough to be a pass rushing specialist, or can be a starting DE in the 3-4 base defense, is conjecture right now.


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Too soon to tell the big picture, but he's 100 times better than he was at the start of the season. Go back and watch Houston's second sack against da Bears. The reason their QB couldn't step up into the pocket is that Bailey MANHANDLED two blockers and left him nowhere to run (while this was happening, Wallace Gilberry was getting absolutely stonewalled by one blocker. Just sayin'). Again, too soon to tell, but when I see a player improving as quickly as Bailey has, it gets me all warm and fuzzy inside.



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Since being thrust into an every-down role against New England, rookie outside linebacker Justin Houston has been on a tear.

It’s the kind of production that has turned the heads of teammates and has Houston grading out as one of the Chiefs top defenders over the past two games. No, Houston still hasn’t recorded his first career sack but those around Arrowhead see that as minor side note.

Houston’s play is currently at a high enough level that he rarely leaves the field. He’s played the same amount of defensive snaps as the team’s cornerstone linebackers - Hali and Derrick Johnson - each of the past two games.

“We’re getting some big-time plays from a couple of those young guys, specifically Justin and Allen Bailey,” Haley said.

Bailey has been mixing into the Chiefs sub-package rotation at defensive end throughout the season. Bailey and veteran defensive lineman Amon Gordon have each played pivotal roles in the defense re-finding its pass rush over the past two games.

Houston has aided in the rush as well, but has helped the defense improve on a down-to-down basis as well.


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Chiefs rookie defensive lineman Allen Bailey, a third-round draft pick from Miami, shed little insight on the football program that has been rocked by allegations of NCAA violations involving a booster, Nevin Shapiro.

“I really don’t know what’s going on there right now, but I still take pride in everything I did down there,” said Bailey, who has been impressive in preseason in the Chiefs’ nickel defense and on special teams.

Asked whether he had any dealings with Shapiro, Bailey said: “I was a freshman. As a freshman, you’re not paying attention … I never really saw him.”

Bailey said he was never offered anything by Shapiro.



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Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Todd Haley had this to say on Allen Bailey: “This Bailey has a long way to go. He’s a guy that played multiple positions in college but I’ll tell you what separates him a little bit, he definitely helped our sub-rush in the game against a pretty good offensive line. But what separates him from maybe some of the guys in that group is that he’s got the label defensive lineman but you watch him run down the field, he’s not a defensive lineman from an athletic-ability or speed [standpoint]. And that’s at 285 pounds right now. He’s an interesting prospect for me as the head coach because if I can get a defensive lineman that can still run down on kicks in this day and age with some of the rule changes or being on your punt team or your punt return team, that’s a big thing.”



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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Third-round draft pick Allen Bailey could help the Chiefs in a variety of ways this year. Bailey could take some snaps in the rotation as a defensive end but his real value could come in other areas.

He is getting a long look as a down pass rusher in obvious passing situations. The Chiefs believe he has the ability to consistently push the pocket and help the edge rushers. Bailey also is fast for a 290-pound player, so he can get down the field and cover on punts and even kickoffs.



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DE Allen Bailey - With the absence of Tyson Jackson, who spent most of the day on the sidelines watching practice, Bailey took all the reps with the first team defense. And for me if the season started today, he’d move up the depth chart ahead of Jackson. That means the rookie from Miami will be the teams new starting left defensive end.

But I wouldn’t say that’s a done deal. I fully expect after the Chiefs failed to land Ty Warren, that when more vets get cut, that he’ll battle for playing time. At the moment, Jackson appears to be the odd man out.


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Allen Bailey - 4-years, $2.67M; $555,944 to sign;

Base salaries: $375,000 (2011), $465,000 (2012), $555,000 (2012), $645,000 (2013); $25K w/o bonuses 2012-14


(arrowheadpride.com)

he Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday they have signed University of Miami DL Allen Bailey and five other picks including DB Jalil Brown, QB Ricky Stanzi, LB Gabe Miller, DL Jerrell Powe and FB Shane Bannon.

Bailey (6-3, 288) was the second of Kansas City’s two third-round picks (86th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He appeared in 50 games (27 starts) at the University of Miami, producing 103 tackles and 19.0 sacks as well as a reputation as an animal in the weight room.

Details of the contracts are not yet available.


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1. Richard Seymour, Oakland: He is the class of the division. He is aging, but he is still a brilliant player.

2. Glenn Dorsey, Kansas City: He made great strides in 2010, his third NFL season. He had adjusted well to the 3-4 defense and he is the anchor to a young defense.

3. Tommy Kelly, Oakland: Kelly had his best NFL season in 2010 and he pairs very nicely with Seymour. He is tough when he is motivated.

4. Elvis Dumervil, Denver: Dumervil is back to end in a 4-3 after excelling in a 3-4 defense. He struggles against the run, but he is a force as a pass-rusher.

5. Lamarr Houston, Oakland: I really like this player. The second-year player is a potential star.

6. Antonio Garay, San Diego: Garay had a terrific season in 2010. He is a tremendous nose tackle.

7. Luis Castillo, San Diego: Castillo is a solid player, but I’d like to see more impact plays.

8. Matt Shaughnessy, Oakland: He’s another fine young player for Oakland. He has made the most of his opportunities.

9. Tyson Jackson, Kansas City: Jackson has been just so-so. This is a huge season for the No. 3 overall pick of the 2009 draft.

10. Corey Liuget, San Diego: The No. 18 overall pick of the 2011 draft will start at end and he will get a chance to make an immediate impact.

11. Wallace Gilberry, Kansas City: He’s is an underrated player. He can get sacks in bunches.

12. John Henderson, Oakland: He is aging, but he can still help Oakland as a run stuffer.

13. Robert Ayers, Denver: This is a big season for Ayers, the No. 18 pick in 2009. New coach John Fox likes him, so he’ll get a chance to start.

14. Trevor Scott, Oakland: Scott has a chance to be very good. He has natural pass-rushing ability.

15. Ron Edwards, Kansas City: He’s steady. The Chiefs want more help at tackle, but Edwards is OK.

16. Shaun Smith, Kansas City: The Chiefs need to bring him back. He can make an impact.

17. Marcus Thomas, Denver: Denver wants this free agent back.

18. Allen Bailey, Kansas City: The Chiefs are very excited about this third-round pick. He could play right away.

19. Kevin Vickerson, Denver: Denver re-signed him in March.

20 Vaughn Martin, San Diego: It’s time for this project to make a move.

21. Cam Thomas, San Diego: The Chargers still have high hopes for this second-year player.


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