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**Tribal Warfare** · 01-08-2011, 05:27 AM

Weis says Chiefs offense will bring its game on Sunday
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

Charlie Weis was in a corner with his back to the wall. Crowded by reporters wanting answers, Weis stood against the retaining wall near the tunnel at Arrowhead Stadium and did the only thing he could.

He came out battling.

Weis, the veteran offensive coordinator, indicated he was embarrassed by the way the Chiefs played in last week’s 31-10 loss to Oakland. But he also said he didn’t believe the Chiefs would play that way in Sunday’s first-round playoff game against Baltimore at Arrowhead Stadium.

“Every game is a different set of encyclopedias,” Weis said Friday in his weekly news conference. “The game last week really has no bearing on the game this week, other than the fact (the Ravens) get to watch that. If I was them, I’d be encouraged about what I watched on tape. I probably would have enjoyed it.

“But the flip side is those players are watching that and saying, ‘Oh, we’re going to get after them and we’re going to get to them.’ I think you’ll see a different (Chiefs) team show up.”

Weis’ situation could have had something to do with the Chiefs’ inconsistency. Last week, word leaked that Weis had accepted the job as offensive coordinator at the University of Florida.

In an interview with the Kansas City Star after Sunday’s game, Weis indicated the Chiefs had put in as much time and prepared for the Raiders as fastidiously as they do for any other game.

As if to prove he was concentrating on the Baltimore game, Weis wouldn’t answer questions about Florida or why he’s leaving and got feisty when reporters persisted.

“Let’s just worry about the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday at noon,” Weis said. “That’s what we’re here for.”

Weis also became frustrated with questions about the Ravens, who feature four Pro Bowl defensive players: defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs and safety Ed Reed.

Asked whether the Chiefs would be in awe of their opponents Sunday, Weis snapped back.

“We’re well past that stage,” he said. “It’s really about what we’re going to do against them and not what they’re going to do against us. That’s the way you have to approach it as an offensive player and staff. If not, you’re going to end up on the defensive instead of attacking.”

Weis didn’t agree with suggestions that the offensive line was mainly at fault last week against the Raiders. Chiefs quarterbacks were sacked a season-high seven times.

“I don’t think it was just the offensive line,” Weis said. “Our offense struggled. It was across the board from me right on down. I think that was not our best performance. I think that will be different this week.”

Weis has plenty of experience preparing for playoff games. He was the offensive coordinator for New England during each of the Patriots’ three Super Bowl championship seasons.

The Chiefs have some veterans with playoff experience, but not as many as the Ravens. So Weis said he felt compelled to share some of his wisdom with the players.

“You have to really be tunnel-visioned into one game at a time,” he said. “If you think about the big picture, if you think about down the road, then you’re going to end up going home early. Just as long as the focus stays on the game at hand … we might have a chance of playing again next week.

“We have plenty of guys that have played in playoff games here. We have plenty of coaches that have coached in playoff games here. There will be no shortage of excitement with our group come Sunday at 12 o’clock.”

**Baby Lee** · 01-08-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

"You’re not going to beat the Steelers, Patriots, Chiefs, Jets and Colts by laying back and managing football games and hope to eek it out in the end,"

Looks like the Ravens have a hard path to the SB.

**Rausch** · 01-08-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

It will take Jamaal for the win

FYP...

Mama Hip Rockets · 01-08-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

As if to prove he was concentrating on the Baltimore game, Weis wouldn’t answer questions about Florida or why he’s leaving and got feisty when reporters persisted.

“Let’s just worry about the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday at noon,” Weis said. “That’s what we’re here for.”

Maybe if you wouldn't have accepted another coaching job in the middle of a playoff run, you wouldn't have to "get feisty" with those questions, dumbass.

Reerun_KC · 01-08-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

FYP...

Man to hinge the whole game on JC isnt very good..

Can he help us win the game? Sure... Can he do it by himself... Most likely not...

Thankfully we have other playmakers and guys just as important to win for this team...

Youre putting too much of your emotional investment into one player for success of this team...

**Rausch** · 01-08-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Youre putting too much of your emotional investment into one player for success of this team...

No, I don't think Jones slipping ypc is doing much for us.

Charles is the playmaker and the only true gamebreaking threat we have (outside of the return game.)

He MUST have a big game.

I'll bet you this: if Charles has 100 yards we may not win but if he has under 100 yards rushing we WILL lose...

Pasta Little Brioni · 01-08-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Man to hinge the whole game on JC isnt very good..

Can he help us win the game? Sure... Can he do it by himself... Most likely not...

Thankfully we have other playmakers and guys just as important to win for this team...

Youre putting too much of your emotional investment into one player for success of this team...

He can't win it by himself, but Jones has turned into Thomas 2.0 as is his YPC in recent weeks.

Reerun_KC · 01-08-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

He can't win it by himself, but Jones has turned into Thomas 2.0 as is his YPC in recent weeks.

Understand completely...

JC needs the bulk of the touches this game.. This is his time to shine...

As long as they monitor him and dont break him just because its the playoffs. Then I am okay with it.. JC is still fragile and turnover prone...

chiefzilla1501 · 01-08-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

No, I don't think Jones slipping ypc is doing much for us.

Charles is the playmaker and the only true gamebreaking threat we have (outside of the return game.)

He MUST have a big game.

I'll bet you this: if Charles has 100 yards we may not win but if he has under 100 yards rushing we WILL lose...

Charles has NOT been effective early in games. Defenses are stacking the box on us. It doesn't matter if it's Charles or Jones, if we don't pass the ball well, we're ****ed. Even though Jones only gets 2 YPC, he's forcing defenses to stuff the box which is giving Cassel opportunities to get in a rhythm in the passing game. People think too one-dimensionally sometimes. Weis and Haley are smart guys. I think they're well aware that Charles has the higher YPC, but nobody ever stops to think that maybe they're using their early gameplan to set Charles up for big runs later.

tmax63 · 01-08-2011, 09:52 AM

I see McCluster popping up this week to get Baltimore spread out and thinking about somebody other than JC. Either him or Moeaki has to step up big to draw some attention out of the box IMHO. JC needs touches but if they try to force it to him every other down I think it'll be a long afternoon for JC and the Chiefs.

**Rausch** · 01-08-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I think they're well aware that Charles has the higher YPC, but nobody ever stops to think that maybe they're using their early gameplan to set Charles up for big runs later.

There is no later.

If we don't run the ball, score early, and move the chains there will be no Charles. We'll be passing to catch up and he'll be stuck with the occasional draw play or bubble screen as a 4th WR.

THIS is exactly what we've been saving Charles for. He can't run the ball 25 times a game for 16 games. True 'dat.

But that little b@st@ard needs to run it 25 times for 4 games, and he needs to make it a ****ing showcase for all he can do.

NOW IS LATER.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-08-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

There is no later.

If we don't run the ball, score early, and move the chains there will be no Charles. We'll be passing to catch up and he'll be stuck with the occasional draw play or bubble screen as a 4th WR.

THIS is exactly what we've been saving Charles for. He can't run the ball 25 times a game for 16 games. True 'dat.

But that little b@st@ard needs to run it 25 times for 4 games, and he needs to make it a ****ing showcase for all he can do.

NOW IS LATER.

And if we don't pass the ball effectively, it doesn't matter if we throw Jones or Charles or Barry Sanders out there, they aren't going to run the ball well. In the second half of the season, Charles has NOT been an overly effective back when defenses are stacking the box. You have to loosen the defense up first and then let him make a mile out of an inch.

The Ravens are going to do everything in their power to make Cassel beat them. When Thomas Jones is the lead back, he makes the job a lot easier because he allows the Chiefs to play a power running game that commits the defense to playing within a box. If you want to rest your laurels on one playmaker, than play Charles early and often. If you want to establish a balance between running and passing, then use Jones to loosen up the D and then destroy them with Charles.

In games where Charles has a lot of early carries, the Chiefs have not been that successful.

DBOSHO · 01-08-2011, 10:21 AM

Lol why does everyone think we are playing joe montana, walter payton, jerry rice and reggie white?

"are you in awe of your opponent?! Are you excited to be on the same field as these gods?"

jettio · 01-08-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

There is no later.

If we don't run the ball, score early, and move the chains there will be no Charles. We'll be passing to catch up and he'll be stuck with the occasional draw play or bubble screen as a 4th WR.

THIS is exactly what we've been saving Charles for. He can't run the ball 25 times a game for 16 games. True 'dat.

But that little b@st@ard needs to run it 25 times for 4 games, and he needs to make it a ****ing showcase for all he can do.

NOW IS LATER.

It depends on how the Ravens line up on defense.

If you go into the game planning on handing off to Charles no matter the down and distance and defense then it will be harder to sustain drives.

Charles has 1,400+ yards rushing this season. It is better for him to have 15 carries for 125 yards than to have 25 carries for 80 yards.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-08-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jettio

It depends on how the Ravens line up on defense.

If you go into the game planning on handing off to Charles no matter the down and distance and defense then it will be harder to sustain drives.

Charles has 1,400+ yards rushing this season. It is better for him to have 15 carries for 125 yards than to have 25 carries for 80 yards.

Exactly

mohammedhali · 01-08-2011, 10:33 AM

Not really a big surprise, what OC would say, "No, I don't think were gonna bring our game this weekend. We're dogs by three so we're not supposed to win."

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Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2807187	Teicher: Weis says Chiefs offense will bring its game on Sunday Weis says Chiefs offense will bring its game on Sunday By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Charlie Weis was in a corner with his back to the wall. Crowded by reporters wanting answers, Weis stood against the retaining wall near the tunnel at Arrowhead Stadium and did the only thing he could. He came out battling. Weis, the veteran offensive coordinator, indicated he was embarrassed by the way the Chiefs played in last week’s 31-10 loss to Oakland. But he also said he didn’t believe the Chiefs would play that way in Sunday’s first-round playoff game against Baltimore at Arrowhead Stadium. “Every game is a different set of encyclopedias,” Weis said Friday in his weekly news conference. “The game last week really has no bearing on the game this week, other than the fact (the Ravens) get to watch that. If I was them, I’d be encouraged about what I watched on tape. I probably would have enjoyed it. “But the flip side is those players are watching that and saying, ‘Oh, we’re going to get after them and we’re going to get to them.’ I think you’ll see a different (Chiefs) team show up.” Weis’ situation could have had something to do with the Chiefs’ inconsistency. Last week, word leaked that Weis had accepted the job as offensive coordinator at the University of Florida. In an interview with the Kansas City Star after Sunday’s game, Weis indicated the Chiefs had put in as much time and prepared for the Raiders as fastidiously as they do for any other game. As if to prove he was concentrating on the Baltimore game, Weis wouldn’t answer questions about Florida or why he’s leaving and got feisty when reporters persisted. “Let’s just worry about the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday at noon,” Weis said. “That’s what we’re here for.” Weis also became frustrated with questions about the Ravens, who feature four Pro Bowl defensive players: defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs and safety Ed Reed. Asked whether the Chiefs would be in awe of their opponents Sunday, Weis snapped back. “We’re well past that stage,” he said. “It’s really about what we’re going to do against them and not what they’re going to do against us. That’s the way you have to approach it as an offensive player and staff. If not, you’re going to end up on the defensive instead of attacking.” Weis didn’t agree with suggestions that the offensive line was mainly at fault last week against the Raiders. Chiefs quarterbacks were sacked a season-high seven times. “I don’t think it was just the offensive line,” Weis said. “Our offense struggled. It was across the board from me right on down. I think that was not our best performance. I think that will be different this week.” Weis has plenty of experience preparing for playoff games. He was the offensive coordinator for New England during each of the Patriots’ three Super Bowl championship seasons. The Chiefs have some veterans with playoff experience, but not as many as the Ravens. So Weis said he felt compelled to share some of his wisdom with the players. “You have to really be tunnel-visioned into one game at a time,” he said. “If you think about the big picture, if you think about down the road, then you’re going to end up going home early. Just as long as the focus stays on the game at hand … we might have a chance of playing again next week. “We have plenty of guys that have played in playoff games here. We have plenty of coaches that have coached in playoff games here. There will be no shortage of excitement with our group come Sunday at 12 o’clock.”
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tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $523600	I see McCluster popping up this week to get Baltimore spread out and thinking about somebody other than JC. Either him or Moeaki has to step up big to draw some attention out of the box IMHO. JC needs touches but if they try to force it to him every other down I think it'll be a long afternoon for JC and the Chiefs. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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mohammedhali He looks like a queer rabbit! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: On the Toilet Casino cash: $10004900	Not really a big surprise, what OC would say, "No, I don't think were gonna bring our game this weekend. We're dogs by three so we're not supposed to win." HOME OF THE CHIEFS!!!
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