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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.

big nasty kcnut · 08-26-2006, 07:29 PM

Pi rams.

DonJaun · 08-26-2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I bet I'm recording a Chiefsplanet first. I took my laptop to the sports bar because I've got to get a little work done. The sports bar isn't showing the game, so I wandered around to a couple of other sports bars, none of whom are showing the game.

I ended up in front of Coors Field right as a Rockies-Padres game started. Some scalper sold me a ticket for five bucks. Since my laptop has a cell antenna, I'm posting from the stands in the fourth inning.

It's not the same as football. (Sigh.)

Are you in Donk country also? Me too . Im so going to the Chiefs Game here.

KCDU · 08-26-2006, 07:29 PM

Pretty gutsy first throw for Croyle, I think I like that... maybe...

PastorMikH · 08-26-2006, 07:30 PM

Bennet didn't look like Dee Brown that time.

FloridaMan88 · 08-26-2006, 07:30 PM

Nice run by Bennett

Ultra Peanut · 08-26-2006, 07:30 PM

Hooooooooo, brah! Bennett!

recxjake · 08-26-2006, 07:30 PM

good news, we have a # 2 back

bad news, we don't have a # 3 back

CHIEF4EVER · 08-26-2006, 07:30 PM

Now THAT is a Backup RB!

DonJaun · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Good run! Finaly

**banyon** · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Bennett already looks a ton better than Dee Brown.

leviw · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Bennett's faster than you.

big nasty kcnut · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

bennett is awesome.

Logical · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorMikH

LJ did SO GOOD in the first series they sat him down. No joke. The guy was awesome.

I assume you are being sarcastic given he only averaged 4 ypc

**Skip Towne** · 08-26-2006, 07:31 PM

BALL CONTROL!!!!!!!

Ultra Peanut · 08-26-2006, 07:32 PM

BRODIE I LOVE YOUR HAIR

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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