Chiefs Andy Reid Sorry for sucking. - Page 3

**Iowanian** · 09-09-2014, 08:29 AM

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Fewer than 24 hours after he watched his team lose two key players in devastating fashion and get manhandled at home by the Tennessee Titans, Chiefs coach Andy Reid accepted responsibility Monday.

For all of it.

“My name is on this and this is my press conference,” Reid said during his weekly news conference. “I’m the one accountable when it’s all said and done.”

And as anyone who watched the Chiefs’ disappointing 26-10 loss Sunday could tell you, there was no shortage of issues — starting with the limited use of star running back Jamaal Charles, who logged only seven carries for 19 yards and four catches for 15 yards.

“I’ve got to do a better job on my end of putting the quarterback and the rest of the offense in a better position to make plays,” Reid said. “Not giving (No.) 25 the ball more than seven times is negligence on my part, also.

“This offense is best when there’s balance. I’ve got to make sure I maintain that and continue to give your best player, or one of your best players, the football.”

Reid said after the game that the Titans did a lot to take out Charles — who was playing his first game since he bruised his foot before week two of the preseason. After breaking down the game Sunday night, Reid expounded upon that.

“They primarily went with a Cover 3 look, and/or a Cover 4 look with a cheat safety look,” Reid said. “Both are good run-stopping coverages. And they (shot) gaps and so on. It wasn’t anything that should have veered us off the run game as much as I did.”

Charles, who spoke to reporters after the game, said the Titans didn’t play the run more or less aggressively than teams did last year.

“It was the same,” he said. “I definitely think we could have run the ball more, but the outcome of the game, that’s the way it went.”

Running the ball more could have also meant more playing time for fullback Anthony Sherman, who had a Pro Football Focus grade of 15.7 last season — the highest in the league at his position — but only logged six offensive snaps Sunday.

“Yep, we could have done a little bit more of that, yeah,” Reid said.

But Charles’ usage wasn’t the only thing that seemed a little off Sunday.

Reid also took responsibility for quarterback Alex Smith’s three interceptions, nearly half of his 2013 total, and the low usage of athletic tight end Travis Kelce, who only played 18 of 57 possible offensive snaps but still caught three passes for 49 yards.

“He’s young, but he’s capable of more than 18 plays,” Reid said. “I’ve just got to make sure I call those plays.”

But not everything that went wrong Sunday was Reid’s fault, obviously. Take De’Anthony Thomas’ absence, for instance. Thomas came down with a sore hamstring during Wednesday’s practice and couldn’t get healthy in time for the game.

Based on training camp, and the way he was used throughout the preseason, Thomas appeared to be someone the staff was carving out a fairly significant offensive role for.

“To say were we gonna use him? Yeah, we were gonna use him,” Reid said. “But things happen. That’s how this league works. You see it with every team. I’ve got a lot of experience in this business and I’ve been on teams where things happen and you work around it and get better. That’s where we’re at right now.”

But Reid didn’t seem confident Thomas would be ready to play Sunday at Denver.

“It will be a fight for him to get there,” Reid said. “Those things normally take a little bit longer. But we’ll see how he does.”

Reid also expounded upon the loss of linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, two of the team’s most diligent veteran leaders, to season-ending Achilles’ tendon tears.

The Titans rushed 10 times for 26 yards before Johnson got hurt, an average of 2.6 yards per carry. After he got hurt, they ran 28 times for 136 yards, an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

“The thing that jumps out at you is the amount that they ran the ball and the yards that they got,” Reid said. “We’ve got to secure that up and do a better job there.”

But while the run defense will need shoring up — Reid said linebacker James-Michael Johnson and defensive linemen Vance Walker and Jaye Howard would be the next men up — it was primarily the anemic offense that was on Reid’s mind Monday, as he made it clear that what his team did Sunday simply wasn’t acceptable.

“We’ve got to get our execution right, particularly on the offensive side, and I’ve got to make sure I put them in the right positions to do that.” Reid said. “And we’ll get that done. We need to get back to the drawing board here.”

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**ptlyon** · 09-09-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I believe your sarcasm meter is broken.

After witnessing that hot garbage in person Sunday just about everything is

Mike_Hunt · 09-09-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

OK, he has to do a better job - NO CRAP

but can he explain what he was thinking when he did a bad job?

He's got to do a better job there. He needs to put himself in a better position to explain.

Red Dawg · 09-09-2014, 09:01 AM

I hope KC has the first pick in the draft. That may actually force them to take a QB. There will be three possibly that will be worthy of the pick.

**Rausch** · 09-09-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

I hope KC has the first pick in the draft. That may actually force them to take a QB. There will be three possibly that will be worthy of the pick.

The only chance we don't waste our 1st round pick next year is if we trade it...

johnny961 · 09-09-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I'm not ready to run Reid out of town yet.

I understand why he jumped on this grenade. He's covering Dorsey's ass for the offseason, he's trying to take the bullet for his players.

I have mediocre expectations for this season. Last season I didn't expect much and found the winning streak an enjoyable surprise. That said, the last 6 games of 2013, the preseason and week 1 are showing a trend. The team plays soft, they looked unmotivated and unprepared.

This week, Denver is likely going to put up fantasy numbers that cause erections lasting more than 4hrs, but I anticipate the offense looking better with the return of Bowe and DA Thomas. My hope is that they'll put Kush into the lineup and get McSuckton out of there.

I'm more disappointed in Sutton's inability to adjust schemes than Reid at this point.

Yup. I get the feeling that Sutton tries to force his blueprint onto the players rather than adjusting to the strengths of what we have.

**Ragged Robin** · 09-09-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

I hope KC has the first pick in the draft. That may actually force them to take a QB. There will be three possibly that will be worthy of the pick.

MLB, CB, FS, WR, DE... pretty sure there are much larger glaring holes on this team come next offseason. And none of this "developmental" 1st rounder bullshit anymore, you need to draft starters/impact players in the 1st otherwise it's a waste

**Rausch** · 09-09-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

MLB, CB, FS, WR, DE... pretty sure there are much larger glaring holes on this team come next offseason. And none of this "developmental" 1st rounder bullshit anymore, you need to draft starters/impact players in the 1st otherwise it's a waste

We'll take a G, MLB, or FS with the no 4 pick...You can just see it coming...

**ptlyon** · 09-09-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

MLB, CB, FS, WR, DE... pretty sure there are much larger glaring holes on this team come next offseason. And none of this "developmental" 1st rounder bullshit anymore, you need to draft starters/impact players in the 1st otherwise it's a waste

Eric Fisher

Pablo · 09-09-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

I'm waiting on John Dorsey's apology.

He's out scouting MAC guards to take in the first next year.

KCTitus · 09-09-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

The only chance we don't waste our 1st round pick next year is if we trade it...

Well played.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-09-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_Hunt

“I’ve got to do a better job on my end of putting the quarterback and the rest of the offense in a better position to make plays”

Make the bolded sections a drinking game and you'll be a full-fledged alcoholic by mid-season.

Are you Clarks son ?

Coogs · 09-09-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

oh yeah don't forget Dee Ford only play 3 snaps on defense and 2 on ST.. gj Dorsey

DJ... 6'3" 242 lbs

Ford... 6'2" 243 lbs

It's LB'er. It's not rocket science. Get our 1st round draft pick on the field.

**Ming the Merciless** · 09-09-2014, 09:31 AM

**Iowanian** · 09-09-2014, 09:32 AM

The problem with that theory is that DJ is often in coverage. One of Ford's known weaknesses is run defense and pass coverage. He is a 1-2 tool pass rusher right now.

**The Franchise** · 09-09-2014, 09:32 AM

2013 - Our defense broke down because of the injuries to Hali and Houston.
2014 - Our defense broke down because of the injuries to DJ and DeVito.

Excuses already built in.

09-09-2014, 08:29 AM
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1778454	Andy Reid Sorry for sucking. http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...le1947396.html Fewer than 24 hours after he watched his team lose two key players in devastating fashion and get manhandled at home by the Tennessee Titans, Chiefs coach Andy Reid accepted responsibility Monday. For all of it. “My name is on this and this is my press conference,” Reid said during his weekly news conference. “I’m the one accountable when it’s all said and done.” And as anyone who watched the Chiefs’ disappointing 26-10 loss Sunday could tell you, there was no shortage of issues — starting with the limited use of star running back Jamaal Charles, who logged only seven carries for 19 yards and four catches for 15 yards. “I’ve got to do a better job on my end of putting the quarterback and the rest of the offense in a better position to make plays,” Reid said. “Not giving (No.) 25 the ball more than seven times is negligence on my part, also. “This offense is best when there’s balance. I’ve got to make sure I maintain that and continue to give your best player, or one of your best players, the football.” Reid said after the game that the Titans did a lot to take out Charles — who was playing his first game since he bruised his foot before week two of the preseason. After breaking down the game Sunday night, Reid expounded upon that. “They primarily went with a Cover 3 look, and/or a Cover 4 look with a cheat safety look,” Reid said. “Both are good run-stopping coverages. And they (shot) gaps and so on. It wasn’t anything that should have veered us off the run game as much as I did.” Charles, who spoke to reporters after the game, said the Titans didn’t play the run more or less aggressively than teams did last year. “It was the same,” he said. “I definitely think we could have run the ball more, but the outcome of the game, that’s the way it went.” Running the ball more could have also meant more playing time for fullback Anthony Sherman, who had a Pro Football Focus grade of 15.7 last season — the highest in the league at his position — but only logged six offensive snaps Sunday. “Yep, we could have done a little bit more of that, yeah,” Reid said. But Charles’ usage wasn’t the only thing that seemed a little off Sunday. Reid also took responsibility for quarterback Alex Smith’s three interceptions, nearly half of his 2013 total, and the low usage of athletic tight end Travis Kelce, who only played 18 of 57 possible offensive snaps but still caught three passes for 49 yards. “He’s young, but he’s capable of more than 18 plays,” Reid said. “I’ve just got to make sure I call those plays.” But not everything that went wrong Sunday was Reid’s fault, obviously. Take De’Anthony Thomas’ absence, for instance. Thomas came down with a sore hamstring during Wednesday’s practice and couldn’t get healthy in time for the game. Based on training camp, and the way he was used throughout the preseason, Thomas appeared to be someone the staff was carving out a fairly significant offensive role for. “To say were we gonna use him? Yeah, we were gonna use him,” Reid said. “But things happen. That’s how this league works. You see it with every team. I’ve got a lot of experience in this business and I’ve been on teams where things happen and you work around it and get better. That’s where we’re at right now.” But Reid didn’t seem confident Thomas would be ready to play Sunday at Denver. “It will be a fight for him to get there,” Reid said. “Those things normally take a little bit longer. But we’ll see how he does.” Reid also expounded upon the loss of linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, two of the team’s most diligent veteran leaders, to season-ending Achilles’ tendon tears. The Titans rushed 10 times for 26 yards before Johnson got hurt, an average of 2.6 yards per carry. After he got hurt, they ran 28 times for 136 yards, an average of 4.9 yards per carry. “The thing that jumps out at you is the amount that they ran the ball and the yards that they got,” Reid said. “We’ve got to secure that up and do a better job there.” But while the run defense will need shoring up — Reid said linebacker James-Michael Johnson and defensive linemen Vance Walker and Jaye Howard would be the next men up — it was primarily the anemic offense that was on Reid’s mind Monday, as he made it clear that what his team did Sunday simply wasn’t acceptable. “We’ve got to get our execution right, particularly on the offensive side, and I’ve got to make sure I put them in the right positions to do that.” Reid said. “And we’ll get that done. We need to get back to the drawing board here.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...#storylink=cpy
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