Chiefs Rich Baldinger says Romeo Crennel's D looked confused. - Page 3

googlegoogle · 01-11-2011, 01:00 AM

He said that mistakes in covering Todd Heap were ours and that Crennel's system wasn't flexible. Derrick Johnson and E.Berry weren't working together and instead just bumping into each other. In one replay they showed Heap not even getting touched because of confusion.

Romeo's reputation tarnished a little?

Chiefnj2 · 01-11-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

The KC D is in desprate need of another safety. Not having a base safety tandum that can play run and pass got us killed this year.
vrabel is so old its a joke and studebaker plays outta position so thats a huge amount of field for an offense to exploit.

Studebaker was big disappointment after showing an occasional flash early on.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-11-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

The KC D is in desprate need of another safety. Not having a base safety tandum that can play run and pass got us killed this year.
vrabel is so old its a joke and studebaker plays outta position so thats a huge amount of field for an offense to exploit.

I'm confused about the safety comment. I think Lewis is an ascending player as well.

**Dave Lane** · 01-11-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'm confused about the safety comment. I think Lewis is an ascending player as well.

Yep I think a little more seasoning he is going to be a good one.

MOhillbilly · 01-11-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'm confused about the safety comment. I think Lewis is an ascending player as well.

i didnt think lewis played the run worth a shit this year.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-11-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

i didnt think lewis played the run worth a shit this year.

I agree with you, but I don't know too many FS that play it well at all.

I think it had more to do with scheme than anyhting.

Extra Point · 01-11-2011, 09:52 AM

ALL OF THE ABOVE.

MOhillbilly · 01-11-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I agree with you, but I don't know too many FS that play it well at all.

I think it had more to do with scheme than anyhting.

or a lack of faith in his tackling ability.

Wallcrawler · 01-11-2011, 09:54 AM

We definately need another OLB to play opposite Hali. Vrabel is washed up, and while I like Studebaker, he's not the guy. He's a decent sub/situational player but thats about it. He's looked good only in comparison to Vrabel's glaring weakness.

I think Lewis should get a chance to come back and compete again next year. When he was out of the lineup, the secondary suffered. It wasnt even in question. In terms of run defense, once the team secures a real NT and replaces Vrabel, the run D will fix itself. Dorsey and Smith, and an actual NT will make for a sound DL. Berry was often the man in the box as far as safety play, and he was flat out destructive against the run. If Kendrick Lewis is having to make a tackle against the run, its usually because the front 7-8 didnt do its job in the first place.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-11-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

or a lack of faith in his tackling ability.

He played a lot of strong safety in college so I doubt that's it.

He made some tackles this year.

patteeu · 01-11-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KCJohnny

An offense that is on the field just 18 minutes may be part of the problem... just sayin'.

The problems with the defense started on the very first drive.

patteeu · 01-11-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KCJohnny

Aside from the free pass KC gave Heap, I though the Chiefs' D played respectably considering the O held the ball just 18 minutes...

That's a pretty huge aside.

patteeu · 01-11-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

That would be a valid comment if the defense hadn't started the game by allowing two 10-plus play drives by Baltimore. And then closed the half by allowing a third.

Those three first half drives combined to take up 16 minutes in time of possession. The defense couldn't get itself off the field. Flacco had nearly 200 yards passing at halftime.

Sorry, but that's not on the offense.

The turnovers certainly helped turn the game after halftime, but Baltimore's offense had their way from the opening gun.

Total team loss. Bad on offense. Bad on defense.

Bingo

**The Franchise** · 01-11-2011, 10:19 AM

I think Lewis hit the rookie wall where Berry didn't. Lewis and Berry are going to be even better next year.

Studebaker has done nothing for this coaching staff to give him more playing time. We definitely need another OLB to bookend Hali. A NT and an OLB would improve this defense immensly.

**SAUTO** · 01-11-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

or a lack of faith in his tackling ability.

i agree here, if you watch some of the games closely you will see lewis struggle to tackle sometimes. i mentioned it early in the season and IMO it continued throughout. i still think he is ascending though

**SAUTO** · 01-11-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

He played a lot of strong safety in college so I doubt that's it.

He made some tackles this year.

he looked foolish on some whiffs too.

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