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shitgoose · 09-15-2010, 02:00 PM

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Don't get too excited about the Chiefs. I still think they're a work in progress. Look, they won because of a special teams touchdown, a long run from Jamaal Charles and San Diego turnovers. Offensively, they still have a ways to go. The weather at Arrowhead was a factor, but at the end of the day they just didn't look that great. They're going to be better than last year, but probably just an 8-8 football team.

Don't get me wrong. I think their offense could one day be very explosive. I'm looking forward to seeing how Charlie Weis is going to use Dexter McCluster. Seeing how dynamic he was on that 94-yard punt return, you have to wonder how they're going to get this young guy the ball when they also have Charles, Thomas Jones and Dwayne Bowe as prime targets. The only question is if Matt Cassel can play well. We still haven't seen the Patriots' Cassel since he arrived in Kansas City.

As for the AFC West, it's still San Diego's division to lose. But Monday gave us a glimpse that they're not runaway favorites. The other three teams are getting closer, even Oakland. A key for the Chargers' hopes is rookie running back Ryan Mathews. He ran well in his debut (despite the 3.9 yards per carry), but he's got to protect the ball better in traffic. Many times rookies have to learn the hard way, and that fumble certainly cost his team.
They definitely miss Vincent Jackson as a deep threat. When you look at that game, they didn't go vertical down the field an awful lot until late in the game, when Antonio Gates was being blanketed by two and three defenders. Philip Rivers hit Legedu Naanee a few times, but usually they go for more home runs when Vincent Jackson is in there. I didn't see a lot of that Monday night.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-15-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I just find it funny that so many people talk about special teams like they are some bastard stepchild.

Winning because of a special teams touchdown is still winning.

Honestly, this schedule is so easy that I can see 10-6.

Exactly. If you're a known good team, its a great play from your special teams, and good teams find ways to win. If you're an unknown, its likely a fluke.

MadMax · 09-15-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Huffman83

And FWIW....Bettis needs to remember that the Steelers won a superbowl w/ only 21 points.

Brought by a Ben Rothlisberger run (that Bettis could not punch in at the goal line) a long run by Willie Parker and a "gimmick" reverse pass from a WR.

That's 3 plays....yay!

**** Bettis he was never all that!!!

FAX · 09-15-2010, 03:33 PM

I was discussing this with Mr. DaneMcCloud in that other thread down there ... but, it seems as though a lot of people are thinking we've crossed some sort of major threshold with this team. I'm not so sure.

A lot of things worked in our favor Monday night. We caught some breaks, took a lead with some big plays, then the weather helped ... not to mention the crowd. Rivers went a little nuts there for awhile, too. I don't think we're as bad as some people claim. On the other hand, I don't think we're as good as some people would like to believe.

It's great that we finished up last season with a decisive win against the ignorant goats, then kicked off this year with a huge defensive victory over the dolts ... still, there are a lot of question marks surrounding this team ... a lot of them.

I am tempering enthusiastic, unabashed homerism with skepticism until we get to 5 and 0.

FAX THE TEMPERATE

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-15-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

If the Chiefs win 8 games I'll suck my own cock....

Well, you better get jelqing then.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-15-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

If the Chiefs win 8 games I'll suck my own cock....

Better get your Yoga on just in case...

Deberg_1990 · 09-15-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

10-6 if every game was at home.

on Monday Night in a driving rain storm....

Ebolapox · 09-15-2010, 03:55 PM

yeah, no shit bus? wait, were you born in detroit? and won a super bowl in detroit? WOW THAT'S AMAZING YOU APPARENTLY HAVE A HUGE FOOTBALL IQ BECAUSE YOU WON A SUPER BOWL IN THE SAME CITY THAT YOU WERE BORN IN OMG UR ALSO A NOTRE DAME ALUM OMG OMG OMG AND DURRRR THE CHIEFS MAY NOT BE VERY GOOD STOP THE PRESSES, IF JEROME BETTIS SAYS IT, ANGELS BLEED FROM THEIR ASSES!

vailpass · 09-15-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

on Monday Night in a driving rain storm....

With the other team's stud WR suspended...

munkey · 09-15-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

I was discussing this with Mr. DaneMcCloud in that other thread down there ... but, it seems as though a lot of people are thinking we've crossed some sort of major threshold with this team. I'm not so sure.

A lot of things worked in our favor Monday night. We caught some breaks, took a lead with some big plays, then the weather helped ... not to mention the crowd. Rivers went a little nuts there for awhile, too. I don't think we're as bad as some people claim. On the other hand, I don't think we're as good as some people would like to believe.

It's great that we finished up last season with a decisive win against the ignorant goats, then kicked off this year with a huge defensive victory over the dolts ... still, there are a lot of question marks surrounding this team ... a lot of them.

I am tempering enthusiastic, unabashed homerism with skepticism until we get to 5 and 0.

FAX THE TEMPERATE

Spot on Fax..The pure reeruned joy on this board after the game was just...what...reeruned.

LOCOChief · 09-15-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

a lot of people are thinking we've crossed some sort of major threshold with this team. I'm not so sure.

A lot of things worked in our favor Monday night. We caught some breaks, took a lead with some big plays, then the weather helped ... not to mention the crowd. Rivers went a little nuts there for awhile, too. I don't think we're as bad as some people claim. On the other hand, I don't think we're as good as some people would like to believe.

FAX THE TEMPERATE

Maybe we've turned the corner because we're now catching some breaks, taking the lead and making some big plays.

But on the other hand I can't pull off the "tempered" thing that often.

Red Brooklyn · 09-15-2010, 04:19 PM

I'm enthusiastic as shit about that win! The game was a blast and if felt good - DAMN good to take down a division rival on MNF. That doesn't mean I expect us to win every game. Our defense has obviously improved. Our special teams has obviously improved. Our tackling has obviously improved. We've got some weapons on offense. All of these things make me very excited. But it's still going to be a rough season. And I still don't think we'll win the division. 8-8 sounds like heaven to me... but I think we'll end a little south of that mark.

But what a game! Damn!

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-15-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

With the other team's stud WR suspended...

Well, they better get used to being without him.

**mlyonsd** · 09-15-2010, 04:23 PM

No chit. Bettis is a genious.

LaChapelle · 09-15-2010, 04:45 PM

THey need to sell tickets
so they need the flash

SenselessChiefsFan · 09-15-2010, 04:45 PM

I am sure they miss Vincent Jackson, but don't you think the weather had a little to do with them not wanting to go downfield? Didn't the rain let up late in the game?

09-15-2010, 02:00 PM
shitgoose Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $4142833	Si.COM-Bettis: Don't get too excited about the Chiefs http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...?xid=cbssports Don't get too excited about the Chiefs. I still think they're a work in progress. Look, they won because of a special teams touchdown, a long run from Jamaal Charles and San Diego turnovers. Offensively, they still have a ways to go. The weather at Arrowhead was a factor, but at the end of the day they just didn't look that great. They're going to be better than last year, but probably just an 8-8 football team. Don't get me wrong. I think their offense could one day be very explosive. I'm looking forward to seeing how Charlie Weis is going to use Dexter McCluster. Seeing how dynamic he was on that 94-yard punt return, you have to wonder how they're going to get this young guy the ball when they also have Charles, Thomas Jones and Dwayne Bowe as prime targets. The only question is if Matt Cassel can play well. We still haven't seen the Patriots' Cassel since he arrived in Kansas City. As for the AFC West, it's still San Diego's division to lose. But Monday gave us a glimpse that they're not runaway favorites. The other three teams are getting closer, even Oakland. A key for the Chargers' hopes is rookie running back Ryan Mathews. He ran well in his debut (despite the 3.9 yards per carry), but he's got to protect the ball better in traffic. Many times rookies have to learn the hard way, and that fumble certainly cost his team. They definitely miss Vincent Jackson as a deep threat. When you look at that game, they didn't go vertical down the field an awful lot until late in the game, when Antonio Gates was being blanketed by two and three defenders. Philip Rivers hit Legedu Naanee a few times, but usually they go for more home runs when Vincent Jackson is in there. I didn't see a lot of that Monday night.
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I was discussing this with Mr. DaneMcCloud in that other thread down there ... but, it seems as though a lot of people are thinking we've crossed some sort of major threshold with this team. I'm not so sure. A lot of things worked in our favor Monday night. We caught some breaks, took a lead with some big plays, then the weather helped ... not to mention the crowd. Rivers went a little nuts there for awhile, too. I don't think we're as bad as some people claim. On the other hand, I don't think we're as good as some people would like to believe. It's great that we finished up last season with a decisive win against the ignorant goats, then kicked off this year with a huge defensive victory over the dolts ... still, there are a lot of question marks surrounding this team ... a lot of them. I am tempering enthusiastic, unabashed homerism with skepticism until we get to 5 and 0. FAX THE TEMPERATE
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09-15-2010, 04:19 PM	#56
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8051398	I'm enthusiastic as shit about that win! The game was a blast and if felt good - DAMN good to take down a division rival on MNF. That doesn't mean I expect us to win every game. Our defense has obviously improved. Our special teams has obviously improved. Our tackling has obviously improved. We've got some weapons on offense. All of these things make me very excited. But it's still going to be a rough season. And I still don't think we'll win the division. 8-8 sounds like heaven to me... but I think we'll end a little south of that mark. But what a game! Damn!
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SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	I am sure they miss Vincent Jackson, but don't you think the weather had a little to do with them not wanting to go downfield? Didn't the rain let up late in the game? __________________ A bad day at the gym is better than a good day on the Couch.
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