It all came down to defense...or lack thereof

[milkman]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Matt Cassel was not the reason the Chiefs lost.

Romeo Crennel was not the reason the Chiefs lost.

The Chiefs lost because they don't have a true NT, they don't have two pass rushing OLB's and they're thin on the defensive line and secondary.

Denver is the #1 passing team in the NFL and the Chiefs didn't match up well. Furthermore, this team has major holes in personnel that have been covered up by the lack of competition.

It's not going to get any easier from here on out.

Romeo Crennel has done a great job of hiding our defiencies on defense with scheme, but the lack of talent at NT and a second pass rusher, along with a lack of depth was exposed in this game.

The guys on the front, Smith and Dorsey, played like guys that are playing too many snaps.

Their bodies are worn.

Ron Edwards is a victim of this, as well.