Willie

Roaf

Roaf, who has had problems stemming from gout, is listed as having an ankle injury. This isn’t the best news for Larry Johnson.

“People do change their minds,” Peterson said. Kyle Turley is currently Kansas City’s starting left tackle.

While we’re probably looking too far into things, Roaf may be leaving the door slightly open to return after August. The Chiefs are doing everything they can to change his mind.

“I’m not one of those guys who’s going to miss all the camp and then come back and play football,” Roaf said. Interestingly, he left open the possibility of returning next season. “I’m done right now,” he said. “I can’t say never say never... But this year, I’m done.”

Both he and Will Shields, possible Hall-of-Famers, will be back next season for the Chiefs. If the Chiefs can make their defense average, they should return to the playoffs.

Roaf left Sunday’s game with a strained hamstring. One of the best left tackles in football, his absence could be trouble for Trent Green.

Jordan Black, who was starting at right tackle, moved over for Roaf and Chris Bober came in at right tackle. Coach Dick Vermeil said he doubted Roaf would be ready for next week’s game at Oakland.

Coach Dick Vermeil did indicate that Roaf’s health is improving, but his status is still unknown. Jordan Black will replace him if he’s unable to go.

We’ll be watching Trent Green’s protection closely with Roaf out. It didn’t hurt much last week. Boerigter is buried on the receiver depth chart. Sims and Fox are both seriously injury.

“I would say he would still be questionable,” coach Dick Vermeil said. “But he’s making progress.”