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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.

vailpass · 09-15-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

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?

KC won that game fair and square, taking nothing away from them. San Diego without Vincent Jackson is a very different team.

Halfcan · 09-15-2010, 05:54 PM

I think the offense will be fine-it is the D that still worries me.

SenselessChiefsFan · 09-15-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

I think the offense will be fine-it is the D that still worries me.

I think both will be middle of the road. But, they have a couple of real playmakers now that I think can make a difference.

Most games are decided by one score or less. Many times, one big play can decide a game.

With guys like DMC, Arenas, Charles, Berry, DJ, and Flowers.... I feel pretty good about the Chiefs' chances of being the team to make the big play.

McWickedson · 09-15-2010, 06:38 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!

not to mention a little help from the officials..

splatbass · 09-15-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

FYI, the defense did give up 389 yards.

But they only gave up 14 points, which is the only stat that counts.

FAX · 09-15-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LOCOChief

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.

Maybe, Mr. LOCOChief. Maybe.

Sometimes the football gods smile on a franchise that comes out of nowhere to challenge the established teams who weep and kick the ball and, late at night while wallowing in self-pity and frustration, insert their penises into each others' various orifices after getting their asses handed to them by a bunch of unknowns.

FAX

el borracho · 09-15-2010, 06:56 PM

Well, yeah, I would think that would be patently obvious that one shouldn't get too excited about a team that cannot pass the ball, cannot get 1st downs and cannot rush the opposing quarterback. Even Hootie must realize that the Chiefs won't have a 94 yard punt return for a touchdown every week.

Frazod · 09-15-2010, 07:07 PM

I'd rather see him do a story about the officiating in Super Bowl XL.

Eat shit, Bettis.

**dirk digler** · 09-15-2010, 07:08 PM

I think he is right and I am not going to get my hopes up. They will probably sleep walk through the Browns game and lose by 20 and we will all be here this time next week saying how much they suck.

Raiderhater · 09-15-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

I am willing to give up more yardage than that as long as you keep the other team out of the end zone. This is what happens with a bend-don't-break kind of defense. Lot's of yards between the 20's. It is that last 20 that is the most important and I think we handled that very well this week.

I'm having nightmarish flash backs to a Greg Robinson defense that we still haven't fully recovered from....

If you aren't going to break, why wait until they are all the way on your side of the field before you shut them down? That is just stupid tactics and stupid football.

KC Jones · 09-15-2010, 07:14 PM

8-8 is on the high end of what I think this team can accomplish.

stevieray · 09-15-2010, 07:15 PM

...saying don't get too excited implies there was something to get excited about.

this is a team sport..sometimes the offense carries the day..sometimes the D (see goal line stand and 14 points), sometimes the ST's (see not only the return game, but return coverage) sometimes all three....

team sport. team victory.

no two are ever alike. or comparable. win or lose. that's all there is.

KC Jones · 09-15-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiderhader

I'm having nightmarish flash backs to a Greg Robinson defense that we still haven't fully recovered from....

If you aren't going to break, why wait until they are all the way on your side of the field before you shut them down? That is just stupid tactics and stupid football.

Robinson's defense was the "bend over and let them break it off in there", not the "bend but don't break".

**dirk digler** · 09-15-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

...saying don't get too excited implies there was something to get excited about.

this is a team sport..sometimes the offense carries the day..sometimes the D (see goaline stand and 14 points), sometimes the ST's (see not only the return game, but return coverage) sometimes all three....

team sport. team victory.

no two are ever alike.

True but I don't see Cassel carrying any game.

stevieray · 09-15-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

True but I don't see Cassel carrying any game.

not supposed to....

he and ten other guys.

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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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $2914644	I think he is right and I am not going to get my hopes up. They will probably sleep walk through the Browns game and lose by 20 and we will all be here this time next week saying how much they suck.
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stevieray best in the biz Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $2195273	...saying don't get too excited implies there was something to get excited about. this is a team sport..sometimes the offense carries the day..sometimes the D (see goal line stand and 14 points), sometimes the ST's (see not only the return game, but return coverage) sometimes all three.... team sport. team victory. no two are ever alike. or comparable. win or lose. that's all there is.
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