Tamba Hali

by Ben Margot - AP 5 days ago: Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, center, is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92) and defensive end Tamba Hali (91) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) View full size photo » According to a league spokesman, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali has been fined $5,000 for a roughing the passer penalty against the Oakland Raiders . Judging by the replay, the fine is a result of the NFL's crackdown on protecting quarterbacks, especially down by the knees. With 2:38 ... Read Full Story

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP about 16 hours ago: Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, center, is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92) and defensive end Tamba Hali (91) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Browse more photos » So far this season the Kansas City Chiefs have clearly shown progress rushing the passer (relative to last season).  Last year's NFL record low 10 sacks was a miserable experience and while the Chiefs progress in 2009 certainly isn't elite or even above average, it makes ... Read Full Story

With OLB Mike Vrabel out, Andy Studebaker will get the start opposite Tamba Hali. It will be his first NFL start. The Chiefs may take Studebaker out in the nickel defense and sub another LB or a defensive lineman. BobGretz.com | Chiefs Football News and Updates - daily! Good stuff from Mr. Gretz this morning. Studebaker is a former DE so it's understandable that he comes out in obvious passing situations. Read Full Story

More photos » by Orlin Wagner - AP 18 days ago: San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles (43) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) Browse more photos » Position Player % Run % Pass % Coverage  DL   Glenn Dorsey 50% 50% 0%  DL   Tyson Jackson 57% 42% 0%  DL   Ron Edwards 50% 50% 0%  DL   Tank Tyler 48% 52% 0%  DL   Wallace Gilberry 48% 52% 0%  DL   Alex Magee 32% 68% 0%  DL ... Read Full Story

More photos » by Stephen Morton - AP 1 day ago: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew, right, fights through the tackle of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali in fourth-quarter action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton) Browse more photos » Well, it only took eight games for the 2009 Chiefs to match the 2008 team's NFL record low number of sacks. Yes, folks, the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs have 10 sacks.  10!  Through eight weeks! Wallace Gilberry had one sack on Sunday, heavily aided by Tamba Hali.  Here's how the Chiefs come out ... Read Full Story