Expect Flurry of First-Round Draft Trades

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by milkman

That 4th and 1 playcall was an absolute joke, and the fact that you even mention it as some sort of failure by Charles just shows how disingenuous you are.

I don't recall what the 4th and 1 call was. But go up to the Chiefs Links tab at the top of the page. Go down to the Classic Games link. On there is the game against the Raiders at Oakland. We had six 2nd and 1 or 3rd and 1 situations, and got nothing. First several were run attempts where the O-line got obliterated. We went to the pass because of that, and same result... zero conversions on short yardage.

The O-line has to be upgraded big time. IMO before the WR's, because without the threat of being able to run the ball in short yardage situations, we will not be able to pass either, no matter who the WR's are.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by Coogs

The O-line has to be upgraded big time. IMO before the WR's, because without the threat of being able to run the ball in short yardage situations, we will not be able to pass either, no matter who the WR's are.

As true as that it is, it's a double edged sword. If we have the threat of a passing game, teams won't be so inclined to stack the box, thus relieving the stress on the O-line.

If they addressed either with the 1st pick, I wouldn't complain.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

As true as that it is, it's a double edged sword. If we have the threat of a passing game, teams won't be so inclined to stack the box, thus relieving the stress on the O-line.

If they addressed either with the 1st pick, I wouldn't complain.

I tend to agree, but by the same token the O-line has to be able to give the RB a crease at some point no matter how many guys are up front on defense. In goal line/short yardage situations, guys like Marcus Allen were able to convert nearly every time with just a tiny gap to slip through. Charles is a good enough back to do the same, but there was just no room at all to slither through.