Chiefs Chiefs buzz | Chambers is healthy scratch

**Tribal Warfare** · 10-25-2010, 01:35 AM

Chiefs buzz | Chambers is healthy scratch

Wide receiver Chris Chambers, a former starter, wasn’t active for the second straight game. Chambers, who has just seven receptions for 76 yards this season, hasn’t had much of an impact and coach Todd Haley appears tired of waiting for him to produce.

Chambers has a sore finger that is heavily wrapped when he practices, but he wasn’t listed on the injury report at the end of last week.

Defensive end Tyson Jackson played for the first time since injuring his knee in the season-opener against San Diego, though he was a backup to Shaun Smith.

The other inactive players for the Chiefs: defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison, linebackers Charlie Anderson and Justin Cole, defensive backs Jackie Bates and Reshard Langford, fullback Tim Castille and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger.

In the (red) zone

The Chiefs came into Sunday’s game ranked 23rd in the NFL in red-zone offense, with just six touchdowns in 14 trips inside the 20.

But they were four for four against Jacksonville.

“Being efficient on third down, being efficient in the red zone and scoring touchdowns when you get down there is important,” quarterback Matt Cassel said. “For the most part our offense was able to do that, and that’s always a good day.”

Clutch catches

Cassel found a couple of unlikely targets to pick up some key third downs on the Chiefs’ game-clinching touchdown drive.

With the Chiefs facing third and 8 at their 17, Terrance Copper, playing in place of Chambers, leaped high for a 16-yard grab to move the chains. And on third and 1 at their 42, fullback Mike Cox, in an obvious running formation, slipped out of the backfield and caught a pass for 13 yards, sustaining the drive.

“Terrance didn’t play much offensively but when he did get the opportunity, he made a huge play for us,” Cassel said. “It’s awesome to see. And Mike Cox doesn’t get many balls thrown to him, but he does his job without any complaints, week-in and week-out … .”

‘It’s embarrassing’

Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio’s team has allowed 72 points in its last two games, and he was livid with Sunday’s performance.

“Our defensive performance was embarrassing,” said Del Rio, a former Chiefs linebacker.

“To have (quarterback) Todd Bouman step forward and play the way he did and give our team a chance stepping into a tough situation, to not take advantage of that performance and do more with it, was extremely disappointing.”

Running wild

The Chiefs, who lead the NFL in rushing, got a season-best 236 yards a week after running for 228 at Houston.

“Whenever you can run for 200 yards as a team two weeks in a row says a lot about your team, says a lot about your running backs group, the offensive line and the mentality of the whole (team),” said Thomas Jones, who ran for 125 yards.

wheeler08 · 10-25-2010, 02:41 AM

Chambers is prob been too busy dealing with his new stalker wife. I think his personality took a dive bomb this off season and I don't see him on the team much longer.

Quesadilla Joe · 10-25-2010, 03:03 AM

Dammit Carl!

**The Bad Guy** · 10-25-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Dammit Carl!

59-14.

**** off.

**the Talking Can** · 10-25-2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Dammit Carl!

your team got their O-ring blown out by the Raiders

and Cassel had a QB rating double that of your QB

you should stop sitting on your pinky and go throw yourself off a bridge

big nasty kcnut · 10-25-2010, 06:30 AM

Knowmo you shouldn't talk trash when your own team got ass raped by the raiders.

SenselessChiefsFan · 10-25-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Dammit Carl!

Dang...that stinks. I mean, however will we deal with a 5.9 million dollar mistake. I don't know that we can ever recover.

I guess we will just have to remember that as the Chiefs go into this week trying to put more distance between themselves and the Broncos.

Quesadilla Joe · 10-25-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Dang...that stinks. I mean, however will we deal with a 5.9 million dollar mistake. I don't know that we can ever recover.

I guess we will just have to remember that as the Chiefs go into this week trying to put more distance between themselves and the Broncos.

Hopefully you guys do win the division. Pioli will never get rid of his $60,000,000 mistake then.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-25-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Hopefully you guys do win the division. Pioli will never get rid of his $60,000,000 mistake then.

How's that HC or yours doing? 4-12 in is last 12 games? Did you know that was the 2nd time Denver gave up 59 points? Yeah, the last time was in 63. They lost to the Chiefs, 59-7

Marcellus · 10-25-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Hopefully you guys do win the division. Pioli will never get rid of his $60,000,000 mistake then.

Here is what is really cool, your coach WANTED our QB then......

You traded for Brady Quinn
Drafted Tebow in the 1st round.
Signed Orton to an extension through 2011

They all suck. Does MCD have a clue what he is doing at QB?

Our $60MM mistake > your 3 QB's combined.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-25-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Hopefully you guys do win the division. Pioli will never get rid of his $60,000,000 mistake then.

You mean the one that your head coach pined over until it drove your Pro Bowl QB and stud receiver out of town? Go read your thread again.

It's just for you.

DJ's left nut · 10-25-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Here is what is really cool, your coach WANTED our QB then......

You traded for Brady Quinn
Drafted Tebow in the 1st round.
Signed Orton to an extension through 2011

They all suck. Does MCD have a clue what he is doing at QB?

Our $60MM mistake > your 3 QB's combined.

You forgot to point out that they traded Peyton Hillis for Brady Quinn.

They didn't just give up a 7th for him or anything, they traded their best running back (and a guy that appears to be one of the premier power backs in the league) for a 3rd string QB.

Oops.

Deberg_1990 · 10-25-2010, 10:15 AM

This sucks.....Just think how good this offense could be if the Chambers of last year bothered to show up?

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-25-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Here is what is really cool, your coach WANTED our QB then......

You traded for Brady Quinn
Drafted Tebow in the 1st round.
Signed Orton to an extension through 2011

They all suck. Does MCD have a clue what he is doing at QB?

Our $60MM mistake > your 3 QB's combined.

Cassel is not better than Orton.

Brock · 10-25-2010, 10:22 AM

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10-25-2010, 01:35 AM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2867187	Chiefs buzz \| Chambers is healthy scratch Chiefs buzz \| Chambers is healthy scratch Wide receiver Chris Chambers, a former starter, wasn’t active for the second straight game. Chambers, who has just seven receptions for 76 yards this season, hasn’t had much of an impact and coach Todd Haley appears tired of waiting for him to produce. Chambers has a sore finger that is heavily wrapped when he practices, but he wasn’t listed on the injury report at the end of last week. Defensive end Tyson Jackson played for the first time since injuring his knee in the season-opener against San Diego, though he was a backup to Shaun Smith. The other inactive players for the Chiefs: defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison, linebackers Charlie Anderson and Justin Cole, defensive backs Jackie Bates and Reshard Langford, fullback Tim Castille and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger. In the (red) zone The Chiefs came into Sunday’s game ranked 23rd in the NFL in red-zone offense, with just six touchdowns in 14 trips inside the 20. But they were four for four against Jacksonville. “Being efficient on third down, being efficient in the red zone and scoring touchdowns when you get down there is important,” quarterback Matt Cassel said. “For the most part our offense was able to do that, and that’s always a good day.” Clutch catches Cassel found a couple of unlikely targets to pick up some key third downs on the Chiefs’ game-clinching touchdown drive. With the Chiefs facing third and 8 at their 17, Terrance Copper, playing in place of Chambers, leaped high for a 16-yard grab to move the chains. And on third and 1 at their 42, fullback Mike Cox, in an obvious running formation, slipped out of the backfield and caught a pass for 13 yards, sustaining the drive. “Terrance didn’t play much offensively but when he did get the opportunity, he made a huge play for us,” Cassel said. “It’s awesome to see. And Mike Cox doesn’t get many balls thrown to him, but he does his job without any complaints, week-in and week-out … .” ‘It’s embarrassing’ Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio’s team has allowed 72 points in its last two games, and he was livid with Sunday’s performance. “Our defensive performance was embarrassing,” said Del Rio, a former Chiefs linebacker. “To have (quarterback) Todd Bouman step forward and play the way he did and give our team a chance stepping into a tough situation, to not take advantage of that performance and do more with it, was extremely disappointing.” Running wild The Chiefs, who lead the NFL in rushing, got a season-best 236 yards a week after running for 228 at Houston. “Whenever you can run for 200 yards as a team two weeks in a row says a lot about your team, says a lot about your running backs group, the offensive line and the mentality of the whole (team),” said Thomas Jones, who ran for 125 yards.
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