Training camp is ripe for fights. That much we know. When a tussle or scrape or brawl breaks out, we're constantly explained the reasons why: It's hot -- that's a favorite, as if humidity is the root of aggression. (By that reasoning, my home state would have to be the most peaceful place in
America.) Another is that players are sick of practicing against each other, which is understandable. Another is that "it just happens," as if it's as unpreventable as rain.
This has been an active week, fight-wise. Chiefs tackle Will Svitek got into three fights in one day. Albert Haynesworth got into one as well, which makes it clear which path he chose last fall. Then, Vince Young mixed it up and even threw a punch with his passing hand. (Scouts recorded his delivery as "low.")
These fights were publicly scorned. Chiefs coach Herman Edwards said, "It's never good to fight. Bad things always happen. In practice you don't get kicked out of the game, but I kick guys off the field. The second bad thing that can happen is you can break a hand. I've seen a lot of hands broken on fights."
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