Archie's Bye Week Thoughts - Page 2

Archie Bunker · 10-10-2004, 12:52 AM

Since I only get to post when I am back home since my computer crashed I thought I would post some random thoughts that I have been thinking about for a couple of weeks.

The Chiefs are right back on track. The Monday night win was as impressive as any win for any team this season. This team is extremely confident and have a bye week to tie up a few loose ends before beginning the tough 12 game stretch run.

Looking at the schedule I believe 10-6 is very doable and it should be enough to win the division. Winning at Jacksonville is crucial IMO. It keeps the momentum and going into a stretch against Atlanta and Indy momemtum is key. If the Chiefs come out that stretch 4-3 or even 3-4 I believe the Chiefs will beat Tampa, NO, SD twice, Den, Oakland. That leaves the NE, at Oak,and at Ten as the only games that the Chiefs might loose.

The offensive line is awesome. All the lineman are performing at the top of their games. It was as impressive performance as I have ever seen.

Green is back on track. The key seems to be Chris Horn. Green trust him more than any other receiver on the team. When Kennison and Wilson return watch out. This team will be very explosive. With Kennison, Hall, Morton, and Horn the WR corp is going to be a solid group. I was very hard on Morton the past few seasons but he has been solid all year.

Holmes is absolutely amazing. I almost take him for granted but when I look at what he has done since joining the Chiefs it is almost unreal. He is the best running back in football without question. Other people might say LT but no running back in football has as good as an all around package as Holmes. His patience is unmatched. He has great speed and hands. The thing that impresses me the most is his power. For a smaller back Holmes runs as powerful as any running back in the league.

Gunther has this defense moving in the right direction. The defensive line is very good. Since moving Browning to end and putting Dalton in the line has been impressive both against the run and pass. The secondary is 3/4 of the way there. Warfield has played at a Pro Bowl level and as well as any CB the Chiefs have had since Hasty. Woods and Wesley are outstanding. McCleon just isnt getting it done. If he doesnt turn it around I wouldnt mind seeing bar tee get a look. Even though he has taken a beating around here he is bigger and more athletic and if Gun has tought him anything I believe he could be an improvement over McCleon. Imagine what this defense could be if it had even decent LBs. Fujita is a stud but Beisel and Barber have been mediocre. Barber has been a disappointment. Either Beisel or Mitchell has to step up. If Barber and either Beisel or Mitchell step it up this defense could be one the leagues best in the 2nd half of the the season.

On special teams Tynes is one of my favorite Chiefs. I am confident with him kicking anthing under 60 yards. Baker is the worst punter I have ever seen. I cant wait to get Cheek back. The coverage units are terrible. The losses of Boe, Finley and others have hurt these units. It is correctible and Ganz is a good coach. After watching the rerturn game this year it really makes what Dante Hall did last year all that more amazing. He will break one or two this season it is just a matter of time.

Its been a rough season so far and I cant wait to see where it takes us.

milkman · 10-10-2004, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Holmes is absolutely amazing. I almost take him for granted but when I look at what he has done since joining the Chiefs it is almost unreal. He is the best running back in football without question. Other people might say LT but no running back in football has as good as an all around package as Holmes. His patience is unmatched. He has great speed and hands. The thing that impresses me the most is his power. For a smaller back Holmes runs as powerful as any running back in the league.

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Originally Posted by Cormac

Let me start by saying, I wouldn't swap Holmes for any other runner in this league. But on pure talent alone, he's not the best. He's the best in the league in terms of patience and vision, IMO, and is an extremely hard runner. He's also one of the best receiving backs. But he has mediocre speed for a starter, and his ability has as much to do with his attitude, his preparation, his focus and the blocking in front of him, IMO. It feels strange to say it, but I think that talent is one of his lesser gifts.

I wholeheartedly agree with Cormac.

LT is more talented than Priest.
He is every bit as versatile also.

He caught 100 passes last season.

But like Cormac, I wouldn't trade Priest for any back in the league.
The one area that Priest has no peer, IMO, is his patience when the Chiefs get close to the goal line.

There really haven't been that many backs that have been that patient in those situations.

LT may develop that kind of patience, when he gets an O-Line in front of him, but right now, Priest is clearly the best in this area.

milkman · 10-10-2004, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

The offensive line is awesome. All the lineman are performing at the top of their games. It was as impressive performance as I have ever seen.

Green is back on track. The key seems to be Chris Horn. Green trust him more than any other receiver on the team. When Kennison and Wilson return watch out. This team will be very explosive. With Kennison, Hall, Morton, and Horn the WR corp is going to be a solid group. I was very hard on Morton the past few seasons but he has been solid all year.

The O-Line finally played up to their billing last week, though they did have some breakdowns in pass protect a couple of times.

Green is back on track in part because of Horn, who is just one of those players that overachieves when given the opportunity.

But a lot of credit has to be thrown Morton's way because he finally played the kind of game he's capable of, that we've expected and hoped for when he signed.

milkman · 10-10-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Gunther has this defense moving in the right direction. The defensive line is very good. Since moving Browning to end and putting Dalton in the line has been impressive both against the run and pass. The secondary is 3/4 of the way there. Warfield has played at a Pro Bowl level and as well as any CB the Chiefs have had since Hasty. Woods and Wesley are outstanding. McCleon just isnt getting it done. If he doesnt turn it around I wouldnt mind seeing bar tee get a look. Even though he has taken a beating around here he is bigger and more athletic and if Gun has tought him anything I believe he could be an improvement over McCleon. Imagine what this defense could be if it had even decent LBs. Fujita is a stud but Beisel and Barber have been mediocre. Barber has been a disappointment. Either Beisel or Mitchell has to step up. If Barber and either Beisel or Mitchell step it up this defense could be one the leagues best in the 2nd half of the the season.

Dalton has been impressive.
But I wouldn't call Woods and Wesley outstanding.

Woods has played like crap, while Wesley has never played at the level I expected from him after his impressive rookie season.
He hasn't been the weak link, but he also hasn't been the strong link either.
Just a middle of the road SS.

**Baby Lee** · 10-10-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

Keep in mind against the Ravens they have a poor offense, with the exception of J Lewis. Which can make most any d look good.

That's one HECK of an exception.

**Baby Lee** · 10-10-2004, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

But a lot of credit has to be thrown Morton's way because he finally played the kind of game he's capable of, that we've expected and hoped for when he signed.

You know, I really applauded Morton's effort to claw his way to the one against the Texans, only to wish he'd made it farther when Trent threw that abortion to the corner of the endzone that went 105 the other way.
Not knocking Morton, he put in great effort. But oh, how different would the season be if he'd gotten that extra yard.

milkman · 10-10-2004, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You know, I really applauded Morton's effort to claw his way to the one against the Texans, only to wish he'd made it farther when Trent threw that abortion to the corner of the endzone that went 105 the other way.
Not knocking Morton, he put in great effort. But oh, how different would the season be if he'd gotten that extra yard.

Speaking of Morton, and improved play and effort, it makes me wonder.

Is this a contract year?

10-10-2004, 12:52 AM
Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $-701022	Archie's Bye Week Thoughts Since I only get to post when I am back home since my computer crashed I thought I would post some random thoughts that I have been thinking about for a couple of weeks. The Chiefs are right back on track. The Monday night win was as impressive as any win for any team this season. This team is extremely confident and have a bye week to tie up a few loose ends before beginning the tough 12 game stretch run. Looking at the schedule I believe 10-6 is very doable and it should be enough to win the division. Winning at Jacksonville is crucial IMO. It keeps the momentum and going into a stretch against Atlanta and Indy momemtum is key. If the Chiefs come out that stretch 4-3 or even 3-4 I believe the Chiefs will beat Tampa, NO, SD twice, Den, Oakland. That leaves the NE, at Oak,and at Ten as the only games that the Chiefs might loose. The offensive line is awesome. All the lineman are performing at the top of their games. It was as impressive performance as I have ever seen. Green is back on track. The key seems to be Chris Horn. Green trust him more than any other receiver on the team. When Kennison and Wilson return watch out. This team will be very explosive. With Kennison, Hall, Morton, and Horn the WR corp is going to be a solid group. I was very hard on Morton the past few seasons but he has been solid all year. Holmes is absolutely amazing. I almost take him for granted but when I look at what he has done since joining the Chiefs it is almost unreal. He is the best running back in football without question. Other people might say LT but no running back in football has as good as an all around package as Holmes. His patience is unmatched. He has great speed and hands. The thing that impresses me the most is his power. For a smaller back Holmes runs as powerful as any running back in the league. Gunther has this defense moving in the right direction. The defensive line is very good. Since moving Browning to end and putting Dalton in the line has been impressive both against the run and pass. The secondary is 3/4 of the way there. Warfield has played at a Pro Bowl level and as well as any CB the Chiefs have had since Hasty. Woods and Wesley are outstanding. McCleon just isnt getting it done. If he doesnt turn it around I wouldnt mind seeing bar tee get a look. Even though he has taken a beating around here he is bigger and more athletic and if Gun has tought him anything I believe he could be an improvement over McCleon. Imagine what this defense could be if it had even decent LBs. Fujita is a stud but Beisel and Barber have been mediocre. Barber has been a disappointment. Either Beisel or Mitchell has to step up. If Barber and either Beisel or Mitchell step it up this defense could be one the leagues best in the 2nd half of the the season. On special teams Tynes is one of my favorite Chiefs. I am confident with him kicking anthing under 60 yards. Baker is the worst punter I have ever seen. I cant wait to get Cheek back. The coverage units are terrible. The losses of Boe, Finley and others have hurt these units. It is correctible and Ganz is a good coach. After watching the rerturn game this year it really makes what Dante Hall did last year all that more amazing. He will break one or two this season it is just a matter of time. Its been a rough season so far and I cant wait to see where it takes us.
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