Chiefs Rainy day blues at Oakland - Who does it help?

mikey23545 · 11-04-2010, 05:37 AM

The weather forecast for the East Bay on Sunday is not good: mostly cloudy, good chance of rain, with temperatures in the low 60s. It’s just mid-season, but the grass playing surface at the Coliseum is always problematic when it rains.

So, who benefits the most from a rainy field?

I think I know the answer San Diego would give...

Fritz88 · 11-04-2010, 06:18 AM

The run game.
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TheGuardian · 11-04-2010, 06:19 AM

The ground game. It benefits us alot because that defense can't stop the run.

**Buehler445** · 11-04-2010, 06:19 AM

Probably them. We both favor the run, but theirs is a more power run game.
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**Bane** · 11-04-2010, 06:22 AM

If it rains thats a big plus for us.Have our guys drop a few bars of soap while running and their natural instincts will lead them to start butt humping,and or shanking each other within seconds.

KC Jones · 11-04-2010, 06:25 AM

Neither teams are really passing oriented offenses and a wet ball / slippery turf affects that a lot. Charles quickness and cut backs and our lines pulling and turning to seal will be affected by turf conditions. I would think McFaddens running style would be affected as well.

TheGuardian · 11-04-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Probably them. We both favor the run, but theirs is a more power run game.
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McFadden is not a power runner at all.

KCUnited · 11-04-2010, 06:47 AM

Arrowhead's grass plays like its wet when its dry, I say a wet field favors us.

Chiefnj2 · 11-04-2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Probably them. We both favor the run, but theirs is a more power run game.
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Actually, I read that Oakland has gotten a large amount of their running yards on reverses and things like that.

TheGuardian · 11-04-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Actually, I read that Oakland has gotten a large amount of their running yards on reverses and things like that.

Yup. And a slow field nullifies shit like that. Not to mention that our defense, since it is a very forward facing/seldom blitzing defense has not been vulnerable to plays like that this season.

Rooster · 11-04-2010, 07:42 AM

Mmmmmm A whole stadium full of wet and dirty Oakland fans. I bet you will be able to smell it all the way to San Fran.

SenselessChiefsFan · 11-04-2010, 07:50 AM

The Chiefs have a shorter passing attack, and a better run game and run defense.

I think it benefits the Chiefs.

That said, a wet ball probably keeps Charles off the field more.... and will nearly certainly make this a low scoring nail biting affair.

The Chiefs tend to commit fewer penalties and they take care of the ball better. It sets up nicely for them, I think.

I can see the board going ape on gameday if the Chiefs lose, because I think JC will get fewer carries with a wet ball, and I can see Battle getting on the field more as a running back.

Heck, scratch that, I can see the board going crazy on gameday even if the Chiefs win and they don't give the ball enough to JC.

**Iowanian** · 11-04-2010, 08:13 AM

I hope the team launch bottles of liquid soap into the crowd out of the T shirt cannon. Finally, bath day in Oakland.

JTagg7754 · 11-04-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Probably them. We both favor the run, but theirs is a more power run game.
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One of the few logical posters in here. Congrats. The shifty runners will be hindered by this and that is not McFadden or Bush.

JTagg7754 · 11-04-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Actually, I read that Oakland has gotten a large amount of their running yards on reverses and things like that.

?????

6 rushes for a 121 yards. Wouldn't call that a "large amount" of the yards.

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SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	The Chiefs have a shorter passing attack, and a better run game and run defense. I think it benefits the Chiefs. That said, a wet ball probably keeps Charles off the field more.... and will nearly certainly make this a low scoring nail biting affair. The Chiefs tend to commit fewer penalties and they take care of the ball better. It sets up nicely for them, I think. I can see the board going ape on gameday if the Chiefs lose, because I think JC will get fewer carries with a wet ball, and I can see Battle getting on the field more as a running back. Heck, scratch that, I can see the board going crazy on gameday even if the Chiefs win and they don't give the ball enough to JC. __________________ A bad day at the gym is better than a good day on the Couch.
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