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[C-Mac]

Didnt see a thread yet.....

5 things to keep in mind during tonight’s preseason game

DAVID EULITT | THE KANSAS CITY STAR

Are things really as bad as they looked last week?

Herm Edwards says no. After five years with the Jets, he’s discovered that there generally is no correlation between a winning preseason and a successful regular season. But Edwards understands how fans might panic after being shut out at New York, and he came close to promising that the Chiefs will look considerably better tonight. “I don’t panic,” he said. “I’ve done this for too long. If we weren’t practicing well and we weren’t doing the things that I see in practice, I’d be a little bit concerned.”

How much can Tamba Hali help?

Depends on how vanilla Edwards keeps the defense. The Chiefs played just two coverages against Houston and played one coverage 80 percent against the Giants. First-round pick Hali could finally help Kansas City put some heat on the quarterback, something that has been virtually nonexistent so far.

Will the real Chiefs offense please stand up?

After two preseason games, Edwards still hasn’t seen the high-flying offense that finished first in the NFL in 2004 and 2005. The first unit has accounted for just one touchdown, and the only thing that has really impressed Edwards was a 13-play, 71-yard touchdown drive in the first game against the Texans. With left guard Brian Waters back, and the starters playing longer, maybe things will change tonight.

Is everybody being too hard on Ryan Sims?

The former first-round draft pick had an animated conversation with Edwards this week after practice. Sims wanted to know where he stood, and he hopes it’s not with both feet pressed against the sideline. For at least two preseasons, Sims has believed that he’s ready to prove his detractors wrong. Tonight could be his first step.

Is Brodie Croyle the Chiefs’ QB of the future?

You won’t find that out tonight, but maybe the third-round pick from Alabama can do something that a backup quarterback in Kansas City hasn’t done in a while: successfully move the chains. This is Croyle’s first taste of the NFL after a shoulder injury in camp, and it will be interesting to see how he handles it.

[Hammock Parties]

Says winning at home is great, but they still need to win on the road. Says the team has a different mindset at home.

[Hendrix68]

Man.. thinking about this.. Our nickel and dime packages have a shot to be scary (assuming Pollard doesn't become a starter)- Tamba and Allen generating fierce heat on the QB and Pollard downfield to HURT receivers if the QB happens to have any time.

Looking positive so far for this to be a part of our success.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Uh... I think when I said "in the wrong situation" I think that pretty much implies a loss. And "during the regular season" pretty much excluded the idea I was talking about tonights game.

Uh...wouldn't it be prudent, then, to see if the "wrong situatition" at some point "during the regular season" ACTUALLY HAPPENS?

[Hammock Parties]

"When he hits people you can hear it on the sidelines" - Herm.

[penchief]

Originally Posted by milkman

From what I'm reading in this thread, it sounds like his WR's are letting him down.

From what it sounded like on the radio was that he was getting blitzed nearly every down but he stayed calm and made good decisions, unlike Printers. I'm feeling very good about his future.

[Hammock Parties]

Herm said LJ won't play next week.

[VonneMarie]

Herm just said LJ's not playing next week.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Uh...wouldn't it be prudent, then, to see if the "wrong situatition" at some point "during the regular season" ACTUALLY HAPPENS?

I like to be first in line.

[Hammock Parties]

Herm is in a worse mood tonight than he was after the two losses.

"I'm not a fan, I'm a coach. I don't like fouls, they bother me."

Herm is sending a message.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by milkman

I think his point is that strategy cost the Chiefs a lot of games in the Martyocre era, especially in the playoffs.

Last time I checked, Herm isn't Marty. Plus, it's not like Vermeil's "strategy" was highly successful either.

[Hammock Parties]

Maybe it's just me, but Dick wouldn't have been this pissed after a preseason win. He'd have been patting everyone on the back.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Says winning at home is great, but they still need to win on the road. Says the team has a different mindset at home.

Now, that he has diagnosed the problem, (serious kudos for that, I don't think Vermeil ever articulated this) let's see if he can do something about it. I love seeing them destroy teams at home, but the last couple years I'm tired of all the strutting and celebrating they do at home, only to see them play without any heart on the road. I'd trade all the high stepping at Arrowhead for a little quiet confidence and business like attitude on the road.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Last time I checked, Herm isn't Marty. Plus, it's not like Vermeil's "strategy" was highly successful either.

Well I didn't make the post.

However, if Hermie goes into protect the lead mode with only a 7-10 point lead in the middle of the 3rd quarter, then he might as well be Marty.

I have no issue if he begins to protect a lead in the middle of the 4th quarter, and I'm not going to assume this preseason game is the strategy he'll use in the regular season.

I'm going to take a wait and see approach.

And in case you missed it, I despised Dick nearly as much as Marty.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

Herm just said LJ's not playing next week.

Good, we dontneed tno freak accidents with him.

[VonneMarie]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Maybe it's just me, but Dick wouldn't have been this pissed after a preseason win. He'd have been patting everyone on the back.

And crying.