Chiefs Late Night Bullshit: How Good Can We Be... - Page 4

**BossChief** · 09-24-2013, 10:51 PM

So far, our team looks amazing.

We are forcing turnovers, getting big time returns, pinning teams back and aside from a couple miscues, we have been just nasty on special teams thus far.

On defense, we look sick. We are constantly looking to rip the ball out and have a lot of bodies around the tackle at all times. We take the ball away in a sustainable way. Our pass rush is second to none and IMO has just begun to scratch the surface of what we can do as a team pass rush. Poe, Houston and Hali are all playing at an elite level and arguably all require double teams to slow down. I can't wait to see Nico get healthy, kid is gonna be an animal. The secondary is playing like a well oiled machine and the communication has been outstanding. They are feeding off each other and playing at a level we haven't seen a Chiefs defense play at in a very, very long time. We are taking
the ball away at a record pace. The DEs are helping to shut the run down and keep opposing offenses in third and long a lot. Shit they are even giving some push up front to help collapse that pocket and force teams to throw before they want to.

It's fun to watch.

Here's where it gets interesting.

Our offense has looked pretty good overall (all things considered) and has the pieces that could propel this unit into the stratosphere as the year rolls along.

The line has been getting abused and I expect that to unit to be a strength by years end. We switched blocking schemes, have 2 new starters on the OL (one
being a rookie) and are looking lost out there, right now. There is a megashitton of talent on that OL that nice they begin to jell should have the ability to be a dominant unit. I expect this unit to blossom in front of our eyes over the next 4-8 games. If Eric Fisher can start to give us what we paid for, wow. The mental mistakes will subside and the technique will become more natural as they build cohesion between one and another. In theory, anyway.

I know it looks bad now, but I still think it will be a top 5 line by years end.

That brings me to the TEs.

We have a quarterback that uses the tight end as a primary receiver in a lot of plays and we havent been able to get a sniff of what Kelce is all about and Fasano has been injured as well. When these two get healthy (which will happen) they are gonna be a huge part of sustaining drives for this offense because teams now HAVE TO treat Donnie Avery as a legit threat. That means it's gonna be really hard for teams to bracket Dwayne Bowe and once we get a healthy tight end on the field, he should get a ton of targets. Kelce looked very good in camp and I think could be a real difference maker once he gets up to speed. We played tight ends that were mopping floors a week ago and made them look ok. A real tight end will rape.

How about them running backs?

Charles has shown that he can take over games since he stepped on the field with Thiggy in 08. Knile Davis is a guy that I think will play a larger role as the season goes on. Against our defense in practice at camp, he looked like he had the ability to be really special. Hit the hole fast and had the extra gear that he could hit in no time and lots of power to stay on his feet through traffic. Gray is a quality player as well and I think he has the ability to start on a few teams.

All in all, how much better will we be once

The tight ends are healthy
The offensive line starts to jel
Nico Johnson and Knile Davis get worked in
Reid learns how to properly utilize our personel
Alex Smith gets comfortable in this system

Frosty · 09-25-2013, 12:22 PM

13-3, yo

Mr. Laz · 09-25-2013, 12:31 PM

lots of young players with plenty of upside

Offense:

Oline is still major young and inexperience - our offense should improve by leaps and bounds as our Oline gets better.

New system - all the players will get better as they get more to know it better

Defense:

Houston is still really young
Berry is still really young
Poe is still really young

Commings back as upgrade for Lewis?

new system - entire unit should improve

Special teams:

we have seen the potential in the preseason

succop is limited but the rest of the guys have the potential to be really good

would prefer a replacement for McCluster on PR, not terrible but i think more is there

big upside for entire team if we keep improving

Halfcan · 09-25-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

11-5

That is what I predicted to start the season and was laughed at.

**BossChief** · 09-25-2013, 02:17 PM

Another difference maker IMO is when Junior Hemmingway takes over for Dexter McCluster.

Which should have been 2 months ago.

Red Gorilla · 09-25-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

Another difference maker IMO is when Junior Hemmingway takes over for Dexter McCluster.

Which should have been 2 months ago.

I agree and I really like Hemmingway in the slot.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-25-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

That is what I predicted to start the season and was laughed at.

You were laughed at for two reasons:

1.) You predict 10-6 or 11-5 every single season.

2.) You make Roy III look like a ****ing Rhodes Scholar.

Titty Meat · 09-25-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

That is what I predicted to start the season and was laughed at.

As you should have been. This is a 6-10 team playing lights out defense. Highly doubt you had Poe at 3.5 sacks or Justin Houston on par for a 40 sack season.

09-24-2013, 10:51 PM
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1504088	Late Night Bullshit: How Good Can We Be... So far, our team looks amazing. We are forcing turnovers, getting big time returns, pinning teams back and aside from a couple miscues, we have been just nasty on special teams thus far. On defense, we look sick. We are constantly looking to rip the ball out and have a lot of bodies around the tackle at all times. We take the ball away in a sustainable way. Our pass rush is second to none and IMO has just begun to scratch the surface of what we can do as a team pass rush. Poe, Houston and Hali are all playing at an elite level and arguably all require double teams to slow down. I can't wait to see Nico get healthy, kid is gonna be an animal. The secondary is playing like a well oiled machine and the communication has been outstanding. They are feeding off each other and playing at a level we haven't seen a Chiefs defense play at in a very, very long time. We are taking the ball away at a record pace. The DEs are helping to shut the run down and keep opposing offenses in third and long a lot. Shit they are even giving some push up front to help collapse that pocket and force teams to throw before they want to. It's fun to watch. Here's where it gets interesting. Our offense has looked pretty good overall (all things considered) and has the pieces that could propel this unit into the stratosphere as the year rolls along. The line has been getting abused and I expect that to unit to be a strength by years end. We switched blocking schemes, have 2 new starters on the OL (one being a rookie) and are looking lost out there, right now. There is a megashitton of talent on that OL that nice they begin to jell should have the ability to be a dominant unit. I expect this unit to blossom in front of our eyes over the next 4-8 games. If Eric Fisher can start to give us what we paid for, wow. The mental mistakes will subside and the technique will become more natural as they build cohesion between one and another. In theory, anyway. I know it looks bad now, but I still think it will be a top 5 line by years end. That brings me to the TEs. We have a quarterback that uses the tight end as a primary receiver in a lot of plays and we havent been able to get a sniff of what Kelce is all about and Fasano has been injured as well. When these two get healthy (which will happen) they are gonna be a huge part of sustaining drives for this offense because teams now HAVE TO treat Donnie Avery as a legit threat. That means it's gonna be really hard for teams to bracket Dwayne Bowe and once we get a healthy tight end on the field, he should get a ton of targets. Kelce looked very good in camp and I think could be a real difference maker once he gets up to speed. We played tight ends that were mopping floors a week ago and made them look ok. A real tight end will rape. How about them running backs? Charles has shown that he can take over games since he stepped on the field with Thiggy in 08. Knile Davis is a guy that I think will play a larger role as the season goes on. Against our defense in practice at camp, he looked like he had the ability to be really special. Hit the hole fast and had the extra gear that he could hit in no time and lots of power to stay on his feet through traffic. Gray is a quality player as well and I think he has the ability to start on a few teams. All in all, how much better will we be once The tight ends are healthy The offensive line starts to jel Nico Johnson and Knile Davis get worked in Reid learns how to properly utilize our personel Alex Smith gets comfortable in this system
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09-25-2013, 12:22 PM	#46
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warshington Casino cash: $5428243	13-3, yo
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	lots of young players with plenty of upside Offense: Oline is still major young and inexperience - our offense should improve by leaps and bounds as our Oline gets better. New system - all the players will get better as they get more to know it better Defense: Houston is still really young Berry is still really young Poe is still really young Commings back as upgrade for Lewis? new system - entire unit should improve Special teams: we have seen the potential in the preseason succop is limited but the rest of the guys have the potential to be really good would prefer a replacement for McCluster on PR, not terrible but i think more is there big upside for entire team if we keep improving __________________
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09-25-2013, 02:17 PM	#49
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1504088	Another difference maker IMO is when Junior Hemmingway takes over for Dexter McCluster. Which should have been 2 months ago. __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407
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