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09-11-2013, 02:43 PM | #3031 | |
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09-11-2013, 02:43 PM | #3032 | |
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It won't be like that Sunday, and I would not be the least bit surprised to see things opened up against Dallas. Whether it works or not is another question, that's a much better secondary, but I don't think they're going to play not to lose, at least not more than Alex Smith already inherently does. Looking at the calendar I don't see a whole lot of games where they could afford to play passively and hope to just do enough to win (which, frankly, I think is a terrible philosophy, but that's another discussion...). There's a lot of teams that can score a lot of points on their schedule. Obviously Dallas, Philly, NYG and Washington all have potent units, as do the Texans, Colts, Broncos and Chargers. The Titans and Bills are sort of a mystery right now, Oakland looked better but still not good, and the Browns looked like crap, but that's about it. I think the O's going to have to perform, and perform right away, because a good game for the defense against some of those offenses will be holding them down around 20 or 24 points. Certainly Dallas, Philly and the Giants in the next 3 weeks are not what I would consider the kind of games where a Martyball approach will work all that well. Because they're all teams that can score quickly, so ball control and time of possession can come back to bite you in the ass. I'm not saying get into shootouts, the Chiefs offense does need to play with a mentality of protecting the ball, but they also have to move the chains and score points. If they're punting 10 times in these games, they're most likely losing. |
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09-11-2013, 02:58 PM | #3033 | |
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09-11-2013, 02:59 PM | #3034 |
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Hopefully after Alex wins this week this thread will fade-lol
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09-11-2013, 03:20 PM | #3035 | |
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I almost think it would be a mistake to open it up against the Eagles. Playing a nice slow even paced running game with some passes mixed in to give the defense time to catch thier breath is my knee jerk reaction to that non-stop offense. Being away, I think the game plan will be to score fast and early and then to burn clock. No denying that against the Giants they'll have to throw more, but it can be a balanced attack. I think the defense will be good enough to keep Eli in check. I don't expect much from either the Titans or Raiders, but The Texans will be a real test. |
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09-11-2013, 03:28 PM | #3036 |
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I think it's going to be increasingly difficult to run if teams do what Jacksonville did and load the short and intermediate zones (which is exactly what I expect everyone to do...). They'll have to go downfield at some point or they're going to get smothered. I don't think the line at this point is strong enough to dictate to opposing d-lines. I also worry that there's an ulterior motive for the proclivity of short passing, beyond Smith's normal conservative tendencies, and that's a concern with protection.
We'll have a better idea after Sunday's game. If Ware eats us alive we may be in some trouble. Either way, I think we're going to see teams loading the line of scrimmage until we demonstrate that we can beat them over the top. Screens and misdirection can help with that, but most likely nothing short of long completions will cure it (I would point out that our first play Sunday was a shot downfield - I expect to see more of that). We need some big plays (in the run game as much as the pass - what was our longest run against Jax, 18 yards? Longest pass was something like 26 to a fullback.) |
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09-11-2013, 03:30 PM | #3037 | |
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Admittedly optimistic, I am seeing a 6-3 start for KC.
Kansas City @ Jacksonville - W Dallas @ Kansas City - W Kansas City @ Philadelphia - L NY Giants @ Kansas City - L Kansas City @ Tennessee - W Oakland @ Kansas City - W Houston @ Kansas City - L Cleveland @ Kansas City - W Kansas City @ Buffalo - W ... though could easily see a surprise W and L swapping out in there.
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09-11-2013, 03:31 PM | #3038 | |
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You may be right on the OL...that's actually my biggest concern with the team. |
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09-11-2013, 04:35 PM | #3039 |
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I have a legitimate question.
Does DaneMcCloud like anybody? He fights with the Alex haters, and for the last couple of weeks he has been lashing out at the guys who mostly have been supporting him, and his fight against Clay. That time of the month Dane? I came here to talk football period. Sure, I talk alex smith, but I talk all things Chiefs. Relax hombre..... They make Midol for that.
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09-11-2013, 04:42 PM | #3040 | |
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09-11-2013, 04:43 PM | #3041 |
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Eh. Every team has that Kryptonite. Ever since that game where Justin Smith secured that win for the 49ers at the end, the Giants have been a house of horrors for Alex Smith.......
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09-11-2013, 04:50 PM | #3042 | |
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I generally approve of what he has to say, though he gets too hot around the collar at unworthy posters. Still, yeah.. he has apparently decided to lump all the SF posters together. Oh well... such is message board life.
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09-11-2013, 04:56 PM | #3045 |
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Meh...2 games. Both of them I don't really hold against Alex despite his play.
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