I actually think we have a chance to win this week, here's why.. - Page 3

**TinyEvel** · 09-13-2006, 10:47 PM

Call me a Homer, but I think we actually have a chance to win this week. Yes, history says the odds are stacked against us and the pundits are calling us a double-digit underdog, but if you look at the game Plummer had last week and the game our D had, if the planets line up in the right order, we could come out on top.

The single most readable tealeaf is Plummer’s post-game quote: (something like) “I bet the whole city is calling for Jay Cutler. I know they have been ever since we drafted him.”
If I were Shanahan, I would’ve taken Jake out to the shed and applied a dozen swift hits with a tree branch. WTF? This tells me (and everyone else) that someplace way back in Jake’s head between the stubble and the mullet there’s a little nugget of self-doubt. He feels underappreciated. And this fissure can open the way for heartless play if we take advantage of it.

If I were Gun, I would put a price on Plummer’s head in the first quarter. I’d offer up spot bonuses to the DT’s and LB’s for a sack/pressure, and huge $$ to the backfield for an INT. If we can throttle Plummer early enough in the game and take away his composure, I think we’ll shut down Plummer, their fans, and have some room to get some points.

The best thing that could happen to us is to have him sacked on a bootleg in the opening drive. Don't laugh. It could happen.

This game is going to be won in the first quarter. If we can get to Jake, i.e. Allen gets a sack or Law gets an interception (I would have said Surtain, but he’s been better at swatting the ball, not grabbing it) and get Jake to start thinking about Shanahan tapping him out rather than scoring, we’ll win.

Plus, (are you sitting down?) I believe Huard can get us to the goal line. Obviously, our O-line needs to do a better job of protecting him. When pressured, he flailed like a meth freak being taken down by the officers on COPS. But when given a second, most of his passes were crisp and on target. MOST of them. And, yes, you can thank Tony G. for a huge chunk of that, but there's hope there. And this was when Huard was suddenly thrown into a (losing) game. Now he’s had a whole week to take snaps, prepare mentally, get in the drills. Let's not forget there's a handfull of other talented guys on this offense who've been doing this together for years.
Best-case scenario, I know, but it’s a scenario nonetheless. On Sunday, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. And if we’re down 10-0 at the end of 15 minutes. You’ll find me outside cleaning the rain gutters.

htismaqe · 09-14-2006, 08:33 AM

We're gonna win this weekend.

It's the first step to our 5-11 season.

Remember, you heard it here first!

ct · 09-14-2006, 08:41 AM

Sure it's possible, even if remotely possible. Bottom line though, I'd kinda chalked this up as a road/division loss anyway. Denver is tough to beat at home, and it's gonna take a Plummer meltdown for us to beat em with Huard at the helm. But there is always hope...

Raiderhater · 09-14-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lin Elliot

I have a feeling that this will be the second time that Trent Green goes out and his replacement becomes a SuperBowl MVP. First Kurt now Damon....................

Rock on Huard!

Why is this guy allowed to post here under this username?

**Mr. Kotter** · 09-14-2006, 09:18 AM

Homer.

But I like it....heh.

09-14-2006, 09:19 AM

If you really think this you should get your money in soon, the line is Broncos -10.5 last I checked.

Hell, there's probably some value in that line anyways even though i don't think we're going to beat Denver.

Chiefs Pantalones · 09-14-2006, 09:36 AM

I think you're on crack.

Here's why...we aren't a good football team, and besides, we never beat Denver in Denver.

BigChiefFan · 09-14-2006, 09:53 AM

I think we have a good shot at winning this weekend. Part of that thinking is we had THREE turnovers last week. It's hard to recover from that. That means we GAVE Cincy 3 opportunities to kill our momentum and gain points against us in the process.

LJ will be pissed. I think he's going to look for people to mow down. I expect him to bounce back in a big way this weekend.

Having Sampson back will be a bigger help than some realize. Sampson has the skills, he just lacks confidence and experience.

The defense is improved. We dominated Cincy last week until the turnovers finally wore out the defense. I don't see the Broncos running-game being great compared to year's past.

Plummer is underrated, but there is no denying he has confidence problems. Knock him down early and often and I can see the boo birds getting to Shanahan's vet QB and crew.

If we play to our strengths we have a good shot at winning.

bogie · 09-14-2006, 10:16 AM

This is my kind of thread. Yipeeee! I think the Mods should sticky one Homer thread a week. Then those of us who don't want to read constant gloom and doom, can just read the Homer thread. I want to see the Chiefs play a solid 4 quarters of football on both sides of the ball. If we do that, we can win. If we do that and lose, at least I won't be embarrassed.

bogie · 09-14-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skye22f

If you really think this you should get your money in soon, the line is Broncos -10.5 last I checked.

Hell, there's probably some value in that line anyways even though i don't think we're going to beat Denver.

That's a Homer bet I'm going to make (I'm allowed 1). I'm going to $50.00 on the Chiefs.

MOhillbilly · 09-14-2006, 10:23 AM

stop the run & win the turnover battle is the only chance KC has.

**Mr. Kotter** · 09-14-2006, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

stop the run & win the turnover battle is the only chance KC has.

Yup. And only IF we run the ball down THEIR throats.

It's the only recipe, I can see....short of a rash of turnovers by the Donks.

cgchief · 09-14-2006, 10:26 AM

I really hate the Broncos...I hope Larry gets over 200 yards on their defense! I don't care how much negativity is going around about the Chiefs but I still beleive in them! Go Chiefs!!!!!!!

MOhillbilly · 09-14-2006, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Yup. And only IF we run the ball down THEIR throats.

It's the only recipe, I can see....short of a rash of turnovers by the Donks.

put the ball in Jakes hands alone make him force plays is my train of thought.

**Mr. Kotter** · 09-14-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

put the ball in Jakes hands alone make him force plays is my train of thought.

If the Defensive coaches have been "holding back" something....this would be the week to unveil it--against Jake the Fake...that's for sure.

MOhillbilly · 09-14-2006, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

If the Defensive coaches have been "holding back" something....this would be the week to unveil it--against Jake the Fake...that's for sure.

2c headed QBs are or should be the reason we have surtain and Law.

09-13-2006, 10:47 PM
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $4189601	I actually think we have a chance to win this week, here's why.. Call me a Homer, but I think we actually have a chance to win this week. Yes, history says the odds are stacked against us and the pundits are calling us a double-digit underdog, but if you look at the game Plummer had last week and the game our D had, if the planets line up in the right order, we could come out on top. The single most readable tealeaf is Plummer’s post-game quote: (something like) “I bet the whole city is calling for Jay Cutler. I know they have been ever since we drafted him.” If I were Shanahan, I would’ve taken Jake out to the shed and applied a dozen swift hits with a tree branch. WTF? This tells me (and everyone else) that someplace way back in Jake’s head between the stubble and the mullet there’s a little nugget of self-doubt. He feels underappreciated. And this fissure can open the way for heartless play if we take advantage of it. If I were Gun, I would put a price on Plummer’s head in the first quarter. I’d offer up spot bonuses to the DT’s and LB’s for a sack/pressure, and huge $$ to the backfield for an INT. If we can throttle Plummer early enough in the game and take away his composure, I think we’ll shut down Plummer, their fans, and have some room to get some points. The best thing that could happen to us is to have him sacked on a bootleg in the opening drive. Don't laugh. It could happen. This game is going to be won in the first quarter. If we can get to Jake, i.e. Allen gets a sack or Law gets an interception (I would have said Surtain, but he’s been better at swatting the ball, not grabbing it) and get Jake to start thinking about Shanahan tapping him out rather than scoring, we’ll win. Plus, (are you sitting down?) I believe Huard can get us to the goal line. Obviously, our O-line needs to do a better job of protecting him. When pressured, he flailed like a meth freak being taken down by the officers on COPS. But when given a second, most of his passes were crisp and on target. MOST of them. And, yes, you can thank Tony G. for a huge chunk of that, but there's hope there. And this was when Huard was suddenly thrown into a (losing) game. Now he’s had a whole week to take snaps, prepare mentally, get in the drills. Let's not forget there's a handfull of other talented guys on this offense who've been doing this together for years. Best-case scenario, I know, but it’s a scenario nonetheless. On Sunday, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. And if we’re down 10-0 at the end of 15 minutes. You’ll find me outside cleaning the rain gutters.
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09-14-2006, 08:33 AM	#31
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09-14-2006, 08:41 AM	#32
ct u b illian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: DooDah Casino cash: $10009436	Sure it's possible, even if remotely possible. Bottom line though, I'd kinda chalked this up as a road/division loss anyway. Denver is tough to beat at home, and it's gonna take a Plummer meltdown for us to beat em with Huard at the helm. But there is always hope...
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09-14-2006, 09:18 AM	#34
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09-14-2006, 09:19 AM	#35
skye22f Guest Casino cash: $	If you really think this you should get your money in soon, the line is Broncos -10.5 last I checked. Hell, there's probably some value in that line anyways even though i don't think we're going to beat Denver.
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09-14-2006, 09:36 AM	#36
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09-14-2006, 09:53 AM	#37
BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	I think we have a good shot at winning this weekend. Part of that thinking is we had THREE turnovers last week. It's hard to recover from that. That means we GAVE Cincy 3 opportunities to kill our momentum and gain points against us in the process. LJ will be pissed. I think he's going to look for people to mow down. I expect him to bounce back in a big way this weekend. Having Sampson back will be a bigger help than some realize. Sampson has the skills, he just lacks confidence and experience. The defense is improved. We dominated Cincy last week until the turnovers finally wore out the defense. I don't see the Broncos running-game being great compared to year's past. Plummer is underrated, but there is no denying he has confidence problems. Knock him down early and often and I can see the boo birds getting to Shanahan's vet QB and crew. If we play to our strengths we have a good shot at winning. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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09-14-2006, 10:16 AM	#38
bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	This is my kind of thread. Yipeeee! I think the Mods should sticky one Homer thread a week. Then those of us who don't want to read constant gloom and doom, can just read the Homer thread. I want to see the Chiefs play a solid 4 quarters of football on both sides of the ball. If we do that, we can win. If we do that and lose, at least I won't be embarrassed. __________________
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09-14-2006, 10:23 AM	#40
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09-14-2006, 10:26 AM	#42
cgchief Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tucson,az Casino cash: $10004900	I hope so I really hate the Broncos...I hope Larry gets over 200 yards on their defense! I don't care how much negativity is going around about the Chiefs but I still beleive in them! Go Chiefs!!!!!!!
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