[Dayze]

things that are clear to me:

Offensive Line:
1. The Chiefs interior OL is average / slightly below average. Routinely give up the battle for LOS on both run and pass plays. They allow pressure with a lot of vanilla DL schemes.
2. Fisher – it’s hit and miss with this guy. I sincerely hope it’s a matter being indoctrinated into the NFL. I’m also concnered that ‘if’ he’s having trouble adapting to the right side with any sort of success, that it will be worse if Albert walks and he moves to the left. I’m concerned with him playing at LT considering he’s good for at least 3-5 speed rushes that go right by him on the right side, all the while facing teams’ non-speed rushers.

WR Corps
1. We do not have talented WR corps. As a unit, we are average / slightly below average
2. We do not have a legitimate receiver that worries any secondary of getting beat deep.
3. Our WRs are not able to get separation with any consistency. Not good for the 4-7 yard timing West Coast Offense / YAC routes. Add in the fact that our QB is does not throw to anything but wide-open WRs makes our passing game weak. We need to be able to hit receivers when they’re open by NFL standards.
4. Our WRs as a unit are inconsistent in catching passes. They’re like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get
5. The overall speed of our WR corps are mediocre. This isn’at ‘as big’ of a problem as it would seem as a blanket statement. However, the lack of seperation and YAC make it a legitimate concern in this offense.

Secondary
1. Kendrick Lewis – was routinely a step or two late in his assignments. I really want to like the guy, but I don’t think he’s cut out for the position. But, it is what it is this season.
2. Concerned with opposing WRs getting behind our CBs by a step or two on a somewhat routine basis. ‘If you’re even, you’re leavin’” as they would say. Compound this with Lewis’ reaction time and play recognition make me hold my breath when opposing QBs toss the 30+ yd passes.
3. Cooper – first time on the ‘big stage’ for him I believe. He’s a hell of a pickup and I think will continue to improve. He’s tackled the learning curve with surprising results. I think he’ll take a few lessons away from this game. He definitely needs to improve in the home stretch of the season; particularly against San Diego and Denver in the upcoming weeks.

Offensive Play Calling / QB / Etc
1. Overall predictability
2. Not built to come from behind more than probably 13+ points. Mistake free football and excellent defense will let the offense succeed, but their margin for error is very small
3. Seems apparent that our plan for big gains in the passing game is geared around screens in one way or another. This is probably necessary due to the WR issues above.

-Dayze The Couch Potato Scout