Chiefs I don't like this game. - Page 2

Micjones · 11-05-2010, 07:39 AM

I've tried all week to ease my mind about this football game.
Unfortunately, I've been unsuccessful at doing so.

Thus far this year I've seen the Chiefs do two things:
1. Prove that they can play with the best of the best in the NFL.
2. Play well enough to expect them to contend for this division and get a post-season berth.

What they have not done, though, is play well enough on the road to beat a good football team. We failed to capitalize on two great opportunities to win games in Indianapolis and Houston. Good football teams win those games.

If this team is to be taken seriously in the post-season...
We need to beat a good team on the road. The road is where we may very well have to win once the playoffs get started.

When the season started, winning 6 games was my expectation for this team. I thought winning 8 would be the high watermark and would prove we were moving forward in this rebuilding process. Given how well this team has played... I expect them now to win 9-10 games. Winning in Oakland could give us a chance to win 11 and maybe get a home playoff game and a chance at a first-round bye.

I'm not sure why I don't feel good about this matchup in Oakland.
We've played better football teams, on the road, and narrowly missed out on a win.

We're better at running the football.
We're better at stopping the run.
We're better in the Special Teams department.
We're better coached.
With Asomugha out & Lilja back we have an advantage in the passing game.

That's alot to be confident about, but...I just don't feel that way.
Hate to say that.

Cassel and this passing game need to show up on Sunday.
We know both teams are going to pound the ball, but I'm not sure that that's where this game will be won. We're gonna have to have a few big pass plays to sustain drives and keep pace on the scoreboard. If there's anything the Raiders can do, lately, it's score points (92 in the last 2 games). Granted those came against a struggling road team (SEA) and a bad bad Denver team...It's hard to tell just how much the last two weeks mean.

I've tried to tune out the naysayers... Buffalo took Baltimore to the wire too and they needed the extra period as well to win.

I've also tried to turn a deaf ear to Chiefs fans who aren't willing to be honest about the chinks in this team's armor.

We're a good football team...I'm convinced.
Now we need to prove that we're a team that can step into the playoffs and win a big game outside the four walls of Arrowhead Stadium.

Now is as good a time as any.

MOhillbilly · 11-05-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Don't worry , I'm pretty sure our coaching staff knows what it takes to beat this piece of shit team. They know this game puts a huge spread between the Chiefs and the rest of the west when we come out with a win.

4 quarters of power football forever & ever. Amen.

Mr. Arrowhead · 11-05-2010, 08:04 AM

even we lose this game, we are still good shape, Oakland schedule down the stretch is brutal, I think i might still be more worried about the Chargers

**TimeForWasp** · 11-05-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

I've tried all week to ease my mind about this football game.
Unfortunately, I've been unsuccessful at doing so.

Thus far this year I've seen the Chiefs do two things:
1. Prove that they can play with the best of the best in the NFL.
2. Play well enough to expect them to contend for this division and get a post-season berth.

What they have not done, though, is play well enough on the road to beat a good football team. We failed to capitalize on two great opportunities to win games in Indianapolis and Houston. Good football teams win those games.

If this team is to be taken seriously in the post-season...
We need to beat a good team on the road. The road is where we may very well have to win once the playoffs get started.

When the season started, winning 6 games was my expectation for this team. I thought winning 8 would be the high watermark and would prove we were moving forward in this rebuilding process. Given how well this team has played... I expect them now to win 9-10 games. Winning in Oakland could give us a chance to win 11 and maybe get a home playoff game and a chance at a first-round bye.

I'm not sure why I don't feel good about this matchup in Oakland.
We've played better football teams, on the road, and narrowly missed out on a win.

We're better at running the football.
We're better at stopping the run.
We're better in the Special Teams department.
We're better coached.
With Asomugha out & Lilja back we have an advantage in the passing game.

That's alot to be confident about, but...I just don't feel that way.
Hate to say that.

Cassel and this passing game need to show up on Sunday.
We know both teams are going to pound the ball, but I'm not sure that that's where this game will be won. We're gonna have to have a few big pass plays to sustain drives and keep pace on the scoreboard. If there's anything the Raiders can do, lately, it's score points (92 in the last 2 games). Granted those came against a struggling road team (SEA) and a bad bad Denver team...It's hard to tell just how much the last two weeks mean.

I've tried to tune out the naysayers... Buffalo took Baltimore to the wire too and they needed the extra period as well to win.

I've also tried to turn a deaf ear to Chiefs fans who aren't willing to be honest about the chinks in this team's armor.

We're a good football team...I'm convinced.
Now we need to prove that we're a team that can step into the playoffs and win a big game outside the four walls of Arrowhead Stadium.

Now is as good a time as any.

To me, this is our first playoff game. if we win we are pretty much in, if we don't , we are not ready yet.

Chiefs=Champions · 11-05-2010, 08:07 AM

This is a QUALITY thread. Solid football discussion for once..

Sonic Cowboy-Raider · 11-05-2010, 08:08 AM

"I don't like this game"

I have a feeling you won't. Our combined score against opponents the past 2 games was 92-17. The Oakland Coliseum is at least on the verge of selling out, creating a home-field advantage. Darren McFadden & Michael Bush are both complete running backs, Jason Campbell is beginning to settle in and do his thing.

Simply put, the Raiders are gonna win this game.

booyaf2 · 11-05-2010, 08:09 AM

I think SD gets beat by Houston this week and ends all the 2010 Charger talk.

booyaf2 · 11-05-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Raider

"I don't like this game"

I have a feeling you won't. Our combined score against opponents the past 2 games was 92-17. The Oakland Coliseum is at least on the verge of selling out, creating a home-field advantage. Darren McFadden & Michael Bush are both complete running backs, Jason Campbell is beginning to settle in and do his thing.

Simply put, the Raiders are gonna win this game.

You guys better win it, cause after your bye you'll be losing 3 straight.

**J Diddy** · 11-05-2010, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Raider

"I don't like this game"

I have a feeling you won't. Our combined score against opponents the past 2 games was 92-17. The Oakland Coliseum is at least on the verge of selling out, creating a home-field advantage. Darren McFadden & Michael Bush are both complete running backs, Jason Campbell is beginning to settle in and do his thing.

Simply put, the Raiders are gonna win this game.

Simply put, there is a reason why the raiders have lost 4.

booyaf2 · 11-05-2010, 08:12 AM

Hell, I looked at the schedule again and theres a chance the Raiders don't win another game this year.

Sonic Cowboy-Raider · 11-05-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

Simply put, there is a reason why the raiders have lost 4.

That was before the Raiders started to blitz more and before our offensive line and offensive playcalling began to finally click on all cylinders.

**J Diddy** · 11-05-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Raider

That was before the Raiders started to blitz more and before our offensive line and offensive playcalling began to finally click on all cylinders.

So somewhere in between losing to the niners and winning against denver you became a super bowl team.

I ain't buying that for a dollar.

booyaf2 · 11-05-2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Raider

That was before the Raiders started to blitz more and before our offensive line and offensive playcalling began to finally click on all cylinders.

I didn't realize Sonic let its employees drink on the job.

MOhillbilly · 11-05-2010, 08:19 AM

You put pressure on campbell as talented as he is and he will flush.

Oaklands D will not stop the KC clubs running game.

Sell out. A hard reality is comin.

MOhillbilly · 11-05-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by booyaf2

I didn't realize Sonic let its employees drink on the job.

Hootie drinks on the job.

Groves · 11-05-2010, 08:20 AM

Time to play like men. We are men, right? It'll take care of itself.

What dya want, to alternate playing the Bills and the Panthers every week?

Some people would be just as nervous doing that.

Sure we could lose, but we won't.

We hear where you're coming from, Mic.

11-05-2010, 07:39 AM
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	I don't like this game. I've tried all week to ease my mind about this football game. Unfortunately, I've been unsuccessful at doing so. Thus far this year I've seen the Chiefs do two things: 1. Prove that they can play with the best of the best in the NFL. 2. Play well enough to expect them to contend for this division and get a post-season berth. What they have not done, though, is play well enough on the road to beat a good football team. We failed to capitalize on two great opportunities to win games in Indianapolis and Houston. Good football teams win those games. If this team is to be taken seriously in the post-season... We need to beat a good team on the road. The road is where we may very well have to win once the playoffs get started. When the season started, winning 6 games was my expectation for this team. I thought winning 8 would be the high watermark and would prove we were moving forward in this rebuilding process. Given how well this team has played... I expect them now to win 9-10 games. Winning in Oakland could give us a chance to win 11 and maybe get a home playoff game and a chance at a first-round bye. I'm not sure why I don't feel good about this matchup in Oakland. We've played better football teams, on the road, and narrowly missed out on a win. We're better at running the football. We're better at stopping the run. We're better in the Special Teams department. We're better coached. With Asomugha out & Lilja back we have an advantage in the passing game. That's alot to be confident about, but...I just don't feel that way. Hate to say that. Cassel and this passing game need to show up on Sunday. We know both teams are going to pound the ball, but I'm not sure that that's where this game will be won. We're gonna have to have a few big pass plays to sustain drives and keep pace on the scoreboard. If there's anything the Raiders can do, lately, it's score points (92 in the last 2 games). Granted those came against a struggling road team (SEA) and a bad bad Denver team...It's hard to tell just how much the last two weeks mean. I've tried to tune out the naysayers... Buffalo took Baltimore to the wire too and they needed the extra period as well to win. I've also tried to turn a deaf ear to Chiefs fans who aren't willing to be honest about the chinks in this team's armor. We're a good football team...I'm convinced. Now we need to prove that we're a team that can step into the playoffs and win a big game outside the four walls of Arrowhead Stadium. Now is as good a time as any.
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11-05-2010, 08:04 AM	#17
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	even we lose this game, we are still good shape, Oakland schedule down the stretch is brutal, I think i might still be more worried about the Chargers
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11-05-2010, 08:07 AM	#19
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11-05-2010, 08:08 AM	#20
Sonic Cowboy-Raider Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $10004900	"I don't like this game" I have a feeling you won't. Our combined score against opponents the past 2 games was 92-17. The Oakland Coliseum is at least on the verge of selling out, creating a home-field advantage. Darren McFadden & Michael Bush are both complete running backs, Jason Campbell is beginning to settle in and do his thing. Simply put, the Raiders are gonna win this game.
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11-05-2010, 08:09 AM	#21
booyaf2 Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hays KS Casino cash: $1145005	I think SD gets beat by Houston this week and ends all the 2010 Charger talk.
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11-05-2010, 08:12 AM	#24
booyaf2 Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hays KS Casino cash: $1145005	Hell, I looked at the schedule again and theres a chance the Raiders don't win another game this year.
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11-05-2010, 08:19 AM	#28
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	You put pressure on campbell as talented as he is and he will flush. Oaklands D will not stop the KC clubs running game. Sell out. A hard reality is comin. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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11-05-2010, 08:20 AM	#30
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $1958541	Time to play like men. We are men, right? It'll take care of itself. What dya want, to alternate playing the Bills and the Panthers every week? Some people would be just as nervous doing that. Sure we could lose, but we won't. We hear where you're coming from, Mic.
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