Hillis, Wylie and Dorsey out; Brown doubtful

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I was also talking with someone on Tuesday that was in the Chiefs draft room in 2008. That person insisted that if Matt Ryan fell to 5, the Chiefs were taking him.

Ex Patriots ****ing us again.

Herm also said this on 810 the other day.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Herm also said this on 810 the other day.

Interesting. Didn't hear that interview and Herm obviously isn't my source.

I would kill for Matt Ryan right now.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Herm also said this on 810 the other day.

Anybody ask him why we didn't trade up with the Dolphins or Rams? IIRC, they were both open to trade talks.

[Buckweath]

The defense has been slightly disappointing but still good overall, all things considered. The Bills game was the only real disappointment.

That offense is on pace to break the NFL history record for turnovers, what do you guys exactly expect playing against top qbs like brees, Ryan, rivers??

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

The defense has been slightly disappointing but still good overall, all things considered. The Bills game was the only real disappointment.

That offense is on pace to break the NFL history record for turnovers, what do you guys exactly expect playing against top qbs like brees, Ryan, rivers??

I expect this defense to get pressure and at least force the QB to get rid of the ball on third and long plays.

Instead, we are dropping 8 in coverage, rushing 3, give the QB time to scan the field, sign autographs, flirt with the cheerleaders, and find the open receiver for big third down conversions consistently.

[FAX]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

The defense has been slightly disappointing but still good overall, all things considered. The Bills game was the only real disappointment.

That offense is on pace to break the NFL history record for turnovers, what do you guys exactly expect playing against top qbs like brees, Ryan, rivers??

That's a really good question, Mr. Buckweath. What should we expect?

As a scientist, blackberry cobbler aficionado, and 5-hour energy addict, I can tell you that this is the kind of probing, insightful question that requires maximum brain power combined with moderate amounts of liquor ... not necessarily in that order.

But let's take a look anyway.

When you evaluate this situation with cold, analytical objectivity, we have proven talent on the defensive side of the ball, but that talent has been handicapped overall by injury and a toothless offense that constantly puts the defense in difficult, if not impossible, situations.

Further, we also have a DC who is part-time and running a scheme that (optimistically) is attempting to compensate for injuries and fatigue and missing players or (pessimistically) has been living off a philosophy and reputation the modern NFL passed by some time ago. (I'd like to say that pun was intended, but it really wasn't.)

Now, in light of all that (plus an assortment of unknown variables and other, as yet undetermined, factors clearly beyond the comprehension of mortal man), it appears that, since the average NFL offense has about 11 or 12 possessions per game, we should theoretically hold the enemy (or acquire a turnover) 50% of the time, restrict the enemy to field goal attempts on 30% of their possessions, and allow the bastards to score a touchdown 20% of the time.

Assuming the enemy makes all their FGAs and XPAs, this means we should allow somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 points a game. So far, we're allowing an average of 35 (just under, but in scientific terms; what the hey?).

Therefore and in summary, it appears that, given the absolute inept play of the offense and the other problems facing us, the defense seems to be performing just to expectations.

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