Romeo trying to win Broncos game

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Aw, how cute.

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/24...re-chiefs.html

Romeo Crennel’s biggest concern heading into Sunday’s final game of the season at Denver isn’t turnovers, penalties, a feeble passing game, the Broncos or even Colorado’s notoriously unpredictable winter weather.

It’s making sure the Chiefs have their heads in the right place and haven’t already started on offseason plans, mentally at least.

“I don’t want us to fall apart and just go out there and not give effort, not play hard, those kinds of things,” Crennel said. “They’ve done a nice job all year of staying together, not pointing fingers and continuing to try to play hard and win games. That’s what I want them to do in this last game of the year.”

If history is a guide, Crennel has a valid concern. The Chiefs went on the road for what turned out to be their final games under Gunther Cunningham in 2000 and Herm Edwards in 2008. Cunningham’s team was flat in a loss to the forlorn Falcons and Edwards’ team couldn’t keep up with Cincinnati.

Sunday’s game could test the Chiefs in that regard

“At some point when the season is not going good, there’s always the possibility that things can fall apart,” Crennel said. “To the credit of these guys, it hasn’t fallen apart in the locker room. They’ve pulled together for each other and they work hard during the week. We just come up short on Sundays. That’s the way it’s been all year.

The Chiefs will get an honest effort from the 12-3 Broncos. They long ago clinched the AFC West championship but on Sunday will be playing to protect the No. 2 seed in the conference playoffs — or even become the top seed, if Houston loses to Indianapolis earlier in the day.

In Denver, Broncos coach John Fox told reporters he wasn’t going to be distracted by playoff scenarios.

“Nope, because then I wouldn’t be keeping my focus,” Fox said. “I think what’s really important is that win this week against Kansas City. All our focus will be on that. Whatever that brings, we’ll react to. Right now, that’s where all the focus is.”

So, to beat the Broncos, who have won 10 straight games, the Chiefs will have to earn it. Denver defeated the Chiefs 17-9 a month ago at Arrowhead Stadium.

“We’re professional football players,” wide receiver Jon Baldwin said. “Our job is to play the game, to win the game, and we’re not going to give up. We’re going to go out, practice hard, come get ready to play this game and try to win this football game. That’s all we can do.”

A possible advantage for the Chiefs is that the Broncos are a division opponent. A rival tends to get an opponent’s attention, though the Chiefs are 0-5 in AFC West games this season.

The Chiefs fell to 2-13 Sunday by losing 20-13 to Indianapolis at Arrowhead.

“Brush this loss off,” cornerback Brandon Flowers said when asked what his message to teammates would be this week. “No matter what the record is, division games mean something to us in the locker room. We are going into a hostile environment next week in Denver and we have to be ready. We do not need to get embarrassed with Peyton Manning on the field.”

Crennel was less than solid in saying that Brady Quinn would be the starting quarterback against the Broncos.

“At the time being, yes,” Crennel said. “Every position is subject to change. Everything gets evaluated. If a decision needs to be made, it will be made.”

Quinn threw two interceptions against the Colts. One was returned for a touchdown and the other, on a first-down play inside the Indianapolis 20, was woefully underthrown.

Quinn afterward took full blame for the defeat. The Chiefs rushed for 352 yards, an NFL record for a losing team.

“He understands that the quarterback position, just like the head coaching position, the buck stops at your desk,” Crennel said. “When things don’t go well offensively, he knows the quarterback is scrutinized.”

[Guru]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The Broncos are playing for home field advantage. You don't let that opportunity pass. Manning and the rest of the Broncos are planning and practicing on playing their "A" game

The only thing that can possibly screw us is the Texas game is over early with the Texans pulling away. Then the Broncos can scrap their game plan and go with plan b. Because the gamer no longer matters and why risk injury.

Of course it matters, they can still lose the bye to the Patriots if they lose and the Pats win.

CLINCHED: Denver has clinched the AFC West.

Denver clinches a first-round bye with: 1) DEN win or tie OR 2) NE loss or tie

Denver clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: 1) DEN win + HOU loss or tie OR 2) DEN tie + HOU loss

REMAINING OPPONENTS: vs. Chiefs (2-13)

[Guru]

Originally Posted by Hugh Janus

Teicher writes this article as if winning this game would be a GOOD thing for the Chiefs.

JFC Teicher, first overall pick in the draft... enough said.

Its hard to sell that when all these media blowhards think there is nobody worth the first overall pick in the draft.

The Chiefs can't even win for losing. So damn typical.

[Guru]

Originally Posted by Dave

That's extreme, but I would grin if during the 3rd quarter, with Denver leading by 20, Peyton is hammered by Houston and breaks his collar bone effectively ending the season for the .

I would never wish an injury on anyone but if something were to happen to completely dash all hopes for a Denver superbowl I would smile.

[Coogs]

Got this little bit from the Star...

With Dwayne Bowe on injured reserve and McCluster, Copper and Bellamy not practicing because of illness or injury, the Chiefs were down to four wide receivers Friday. One of them, Steve Breaston, wasn’t getting much work at practice and said he didn’t think he would be active for Sunday’s game against the Broncos in Denver.
“I did the same thing in practice today that I’ve been doing,” Breaston said.
The other healthy receivers on the active roster were Jon Baldwin, Jamar Newsome and Devon Wylie. McCluster may be ready to play Sunday, but the Chiefs would still like to have another receiver in uniform.
Junior Hemingway, a seventh-round draft pick, is on the practice squad and could be promoted to the active roster in time for Sunday’s game.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/28...#storylink=cpy

[scott free]

Originally Posted by Coogs

Got this little bit from the Star...



Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/28...#storylink=cpy

This Breaston thing just defies logic, i really dont get it.

So they're "taking a look at the young guys"/watery turds at receiver... but Stanzi cant even play one ****ing game?

I CANT WAIT to see this whole ugly mess broomed right the **** outta here.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

You guys have a good shot. You have five or six pro bowl players. Derek Johnson is apparently better than Justin Houston, which is good to know because I thought otherwise. Apparently Eric Berry not tackling people had my eyes deceiving me.

Last year you held us to a field goal at home. And let's not forget that Manning won't be a problem, according to everyone on this board. He's probably going to go down to an injury in week four, cannot throw to his right, cannot throw more than ten yards and it will take him at least two years to get his offense in gear, at which time he will retire. Broncos are due an 8-8 season at best, according to Chief fans. Your team is just one QB away from being in the SB, and even if you win today, you will still be able to get Geno Smith, the next Tim Couch, and pretend he's going to be the first Air Raid Offense QB to even be marginal in the pro's.

You guys have it made.

See you Sunday.

**** that Sir, this time the office staff that have been banned from watching the team practice have hidden VERY SMALL cameras under gum wrappers in the practice facilities, classrooms, and reenabled the taps on the coaches phones and will be posting them to YouTube and the Orange Mane so the Bronco's staff don't have to.

So when SP says he thinks his phone was tapped, TH will point at him and laugh and say, "**** yeah it was you paranoid asshole."

We'll fight next year (maybe), just let us finish this year sucking and helping ourselves help ourselves!

[Chiefshrink]

What the hell else is he supposed to say ? He is still interviewing for the future for goodness sake ! I and all of you would say the same as well

[Deberg_1990]

Hehehe. The Broncos should have this game wrapped up midway through the 1st quarter.
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[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Hehehe. The Broncos should have this game wrapped up midway through the 1st quarter.
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Yep and Manning never takes his opponents lightly either which is good. Especially since he only won 13-9 last time.

[Aries Walker]

Well, at least things haven't fallen apart. Thank goodness; I was worried for a moment* there.

* Three months.

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Yep and Manning never takes his opponents lightly either which is good. Especially since he only won 13-9 last time.

This team isn't even as good as the team that lost that game. We have too many injuries with no depth in addition to the level of suck we already possess.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

He did a great job!

[Flachief58]

What do you prefer? A close competative game or a blowout?











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