Official "CHIEFS VS RAMS" game thread - Page 18

C-Mac · 12:20 PM

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.

DonJaun · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

WTF we going backwards now?

Ultra Peanut · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

Jordan Black, the O-Line's very own Dee Brown impersonator.

**Rain Man** · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

Wrong way! Wrong way!

FloridaMan88 · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

Dee Brown and Jordan Black killed that drive

recxjake · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

NUMBER7 · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

So far Solari is not showing me much in the RedZone.

PastorMikH · 08-26-2006, 07:19 PM

That kick looked perfect.

big nasty kcnut · 08-26-2006, 07:20 PM

Brown killing me big time.

Ultra Peanut · 08-26-2006, 07:20 PM

HOW ABOUT WORKING ON A TOUCHDOWN DAMNIT

Larry, everyone! Larry!

Hammock Parties · 08-26-2006, 07:20 PM

2 drives, 141 yards.

WE'RE BACK.

recxjake · 08-26-2006, 07:20 PM

That would have been a TD with LJ

big nasty kcnut · 08-26-2006, 07:20 PM

Dee brown gone he no good.

Logical · 08-26-2006, 07:21 PM

Did LJ get hurt? I just got home and LJ has only 9 carries and is not even playing at the goal line on the 2nd drive?

jjjayb · 08-26-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelH

Does Dee Brown look as bad as he sounds?

Worse. He's slow and powerless tonight.

PastorMikH · 08-26-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NUMBER7

So far Solari is not showing me much in the RedZone.

Uhm, it looked more like they wanted to see if Brown could handle the job. He didn't have any problems with the first series calling the plays to get over the line.

Looks to me like they were just giving Brown a chance to make the team and he blew it.

08-26-2006, 12:15 PM
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-996301	Official "CHIEFS VS RAMS" game thread 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. Last edited by C-Mac; 08-26-2006 at 12:20 PM..
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