Alright, let's do this... where did the Chiefs look good? - Page 4

Direckshun · 09-09-2007, 06:52 PM

It wasn't all pain.

Well, it was almost entirely pain.

But it wasn't all pain. There were very limited bright spots, so let's take a thread and man up, and try to enumerate the few positive things that occurred in this game, big and small.

Here are some that I've got:

Michael Bennett once again looked really good today. Not only was he agile and fast, but he was impressively powerful as well -- he freakin' plowed a DB in the second half. If MB can stay healthy, LJ's carries will drop almost a century mark this year.
LJ had about half a workload today, and his numbers looked pretty good. Doesn't look like he's lost much of a step.
Jason Dunn's still got a season in him, at LEAST. Some of the blocks he threw today show he hasn't slowed down much at all.
Samie Parker and Bowe performed far above expectations. Parker's showing that he may, JUST MAY be a viable #2. If Bowe takes it from him, however, he's earned the right to remain a #3.
I hate the very concept of "left tackle by committee," which seems to be what we did today, but I'll be damned if Svitek and McIntosh didn't do a good job today. That performance dropped dramatically until we got behind, but there you go.
Eddie Drummond's returning wasn't good, but he might just be a valuable special teams player on the other side of the ball. He had a fantastic coverage tackle early in the game.
Excepting the 77 yard bomb to Andre Johnson (who just happens to be a top 5 WR in the NFL), Page & Pollard looked very good today. Both look good in run support, Page read Schaub like a vet, and Pollard saved a touchdown with a very athletic deflection.
DJ continues to excel in coverage. He's elite at that particular ability by my estimation.
Alphonso Boone. WHO IS THIS MAN!? The guy played like a man possessed today. Two sacks, a monstrous tackle behind the line of scrimmage. He was a great acquisition this offseason and he's going to be a great influence on the youngsters.
Darche doesn't seem to have any problems whatsoever with his snaps that I've noticed. It's up to Medlock now to get a checkup from the neck up.

Deberg_1990 · 09-09-2007, 08:37 PM

I thought overall the O line played decent today. Huard was pretty well protected for the most part and when we ran, we gained yards.

The D played pretty good overall as well. We only gave up 1 TD. Still not alot of a pass rush from the front 4 overall except for Boone. Where is Hali? He disappears alot.

Derrick Johnson and Donnie Edwards looked very good.

Rasputin · 09-09-2007, 08:37 PM

Tamba Hali appeared to be double teamed most of the time, getting JA back will be a huge boost to this team.

Bowe is going to be a stud WR.

"Playaction pass deep", would do wonders for this team.

carlos3652 · 09-09-2007, 08:39 PM

Bowe made a great catch (and got into position for it) and held on after getting hit.. I really like thi kid...

For some reason it just seamed that the Texans Defense was hitting really hard all day long...

HypnotizedMonkey · 09-09-2007, 08:46 PM

we looked pretty solid until Dreadlock missed the FG .. after that, pure garbage. Glad I didn't waste any money traveling to this one.

Archie Bunker · 09-09-2007, 08:46 PM

Positives
-McIntosh
-Webb & Bowe getting extended playing time
-Boone
-The LBs
-Colquitt

Negitives
-Playcalling/Coaching-They HAVE to start attacking downfield
-MEDLOCK

Once the D gets Allen back and the Chiefs turn LJ loose I think this team will be competitive. 6 or 7 wins.

unlurking · 09-09-2007, 08:53 PM

I'm resigned to this being a "rebuilding" year, so one of the things I want to pay attention to is the improvements our team makes over the season. I guess I'm a "semi-optimist", as I do think we will get better and will be reading threads like this over the season (after the fan in me gets over the loss). Thanks for starting this thread.

My thoughts...

1) I think our defense did pretty damn well, considering they seemed to be on the field constantly. Pass coverage was rather inconsistent, but the run defense was pretty stout.
2) Bowe, while inconsistent, showed why we drafted him. I think he's going to be a star.
3) While Medlock had almost no hang time on our kicks, our coverage team still did a pretty good job.
4) While I didn't concentrate on our O-line, it seemed much better than last season. Huard's first sack was his own fault for panicing and running into the back of his lineman.
5) Larry looked good, and despite the "run,run,pass,punt" stigma, I would really have liked to see more of him. He also seemed open several times for passes, and I was surprised Huard didn't go to him.

PunkinDrublic · 09-09-2007, 09:00 PM

Medlock only missed one field goal today. Seriously I was at the game today and had to talk myself out of going down to the sideline and kicking his ass.

dtebbe · 09-09-2007, 09:21 PM

That #70 dude (Boone?) was a beast inside today.

McInstosh made me do a couple double takes today wearing #77

DT

unlurking · 09-09-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Medlock only missed one field goal today. Seriously I was at the game today and had to talk myself out of going down to the sideline and kicking his ass.

You know, I wouldn't be so angry about the missed field goals if he could actually BOOM a kick-off. All I heard about this guy (and still hear from people on this board), was that he had a monster leg. I'm just not seeing ANY of what this guy was supposed to be.

blueballs · 09-09-2007, 09:31 PM

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and will impregnate your daughters
dancing bananas - dancing bananas

BigRock · 09-09-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtebbe

McInstosh made me do a couple double takes today wearing #77

Yeah, there was one play where McIntosh got out as the lead blocker on a running play that was almost creepy to watch. Big #77 out there leading the way, I thought I was having a flashback.

(I'm not saying he played anywhere near as good as Roaf, although he did do pretty good. It was just weird seeing a #77 out there again making those moves.)

**Buehler445** · 09-10-2007, 12:47 AM

Good thread DK. I like the thoughts. I agree with all positive points made so far but would like to add the following:

I thought the playcalling was much improved over last year. They called a trick play even!! Overall much more balanced pass:run ratio. I LIKE THAT. If we can learn to catch, we might actually get some of teh defenders out of the box.

Kick coverage as a whole was better than in the past. Much better.

Brackenridge played well after Surtain got a case of the brokens. IIRC, he forced a fumble. I remember his name being called during the play.

Colquitt continues to rock the shizzle.

We didn't wiff too many tackles. <---THIS IS NEW

Donnie Edwards blitzed well. I wasn't expecting too much of that. Overall, I thought the blitz package was balanced and effective. Shaub did a nice job of reading it, but outside of Bell getting destroyed by the LT on one of them, the blitzed were ran effectively.

O-line played much better than I expected. Part of it is that Houston is bad, but there was no reason our passing game should not have been effective in this game. <----Also NEW

Logical · 09-10-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

It wasn't all pain.

Well, it was almost entirely pain.

But it wasn't all pain. There were very limited bright spots, so let's take a thread and man up, and try to enumerate the few positive things that occurred in this game, big and small.

Here are some that I've got:

Michael Bennett once again looked really good today. Not only was he agile and fast, but he was impressively powerful as well -- he freakin' plowed a DB in the second half. If MB can stay healthy, LJ's carries will drop almost a century mark this year.
LJ had about half a workload today, and his numbers looked pretty good. Doesn't look like he's lost much of a step.
Jason Dunn's still got a season in him, at LEAST. Some of the blocks he threw today show he hasn't slowed down much at all.
Samie Parker and Bowe performed far above expectations. Parker's showing that he may, JUST MAY be a viable #2. If Bowe takes it from him, however, he's earned the right to remain a #3.
I hate the very concept of "left tackle by committee," which seems to be what we did today, but I'll be damned if Svitek and McIntosh didn't do a good job today. That performance dropped dramatically until we got behind, but there you go.
Eddie Drummond's returning wasn't good, but he might just be a valuable special teams player on the other side of the ball. He had a fantastic coverage tackle early in the game.
Excepting the 77 yard bomb to Andre Johnson (who just happens to be a top 5 WR in the NFL), Page & Pollard looked very good today. Both look good in run support, Page read Schaub like a vet, and Pollard saved a touchdown with a very athletic deflection.
DJ continues to excel in coverage. He's elite at that particular ability by my estimation.
Alphonso Boone. WHO IS THIS MAN!? The guy played like a man possessed today. Two sacks, a monstrous tackle behind the line of scrimmage. He was a great acquisition this offseason and he's going to be a great influence on the youngsters.
Darche doesn't seem to have any problems whatsoever with his snaps that I've noticed. It's up to Medlock now to get a checkup from the neck up.

I will agree with all that and add that the linebacker play was decent and the Defensive line play against the run improved.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-10-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

I will agree with all that and add that the linebacker play was decent and the Defensive line play against the run improved.

Gotta hold you to this, Dr. Doom.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...94#post4204194

Hammock Parties · 09-10-2007, 12:57 AM

What trick play did we call?

09-09-2007, 06:52 PM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4363447	Alright, let's do this... where did the Chiefs look good? It wasn't all pain. Well, it was almost entirely pain. But it wasn't all pain. There were very limited bright spots, so let's take a thread and man up, and try to enumerate the few positive things that occurred in this game, big and small. Here are some that I've got: Michael Bennett once again looked really good today. Not only was he agile and fast, but he was impressively powerful as well -- he freakin' plowed a DB in the second half. If MB can stay healthy, LJ's carries will drop almost a century mark this year. LJ had about half a workload today, and his numbers looked pretty good. Doesn't look like he's lost much of a step. Jason Dunn's still got a season in him, at LEAST. Some of the blocks he threw today show he hasn't slowed down much at all. Samie Parker and Bowe performed far above expectations. Parker's showing that he may, JUST MAY be a viable #2. If Bowe takes it from him, however, he's earned the right to remain a #3. I hate the very concept of "left tackle by committee," which seems to be what we did today, but I'll be damned if Svitek and McIntosh didn't do a good job today. That performance dropped dramatically until we got behind, but there you go. Eddie Drummond's returning wasn't good, but he might just be a valuable special teams player on the other side of the ball. He had a fantastic coverage tackle early in the game. Excepting the 77 yard bomb to Andre Johnson (who just happens to be a top 5 WR in the NFL), Page & Pollard looked very good today. Both look good in run support, Page read Schaub like a vet, and Pollard saved a touchdown with a very athletic deflection. DJ continues to excel in coverage. He's elite at that particular ability by my estimation. Alphonso Boone. WHO IS THIS MAN!? The guy played like a man possessed today. Two sacks, a monstrous tackle behind the line of scrimmage. He was a great acquisition this offseason and he's going to be a great influence on the youngsters. Darche doesn't seem to have any problems whatsoever with his snaps that I've noticed. It's up to Medlock now to get a checkup from the neck up.
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09-09-2007, 08:37 PM	#46
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	I thought overall the O line played decent today. Huard was pretty well protected for the most part and when we ran, we gained yards. The D played pretty good overall as well. We only gave up 1 TD. Still not alot of a pass rush from the front 4 overall except for Boone. Where is Hali? He disappears alot. Derrick Johnson and Donnie Edwards looked very good. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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09-09-2007, 08:37 PM	#47
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3465421	Tamba Hali appeared to be double teamed most of the time, getting JA back will be a huge boost to this team. Bowe is going to be a stud WR. "Playaction pass deep", would do wonders for this team.
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09-09-2007, 08:39 PM	#48
carlos3652 El Diablo Join Date: Dec 2004 Casino cash: $4076679	Bowe made a great catch (and got into position for it) and held on after getting hit.. I really like thi kid... For some reason it just seamed that the Texans Defense was hitting really hard all day long... __________________
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09-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#49
HypnotizedMonkey usually hooplah is involved Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Casino cash: $10004925	we looked pretty solid until Dreadlock missed the FG .. after that, pure garbage. Glad I didn't waste any money traveling to this one.
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09-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#50
Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $2008978	Positives -McIntosh -Webb & Bowe getting extended playing time -Boone -The LBs -Colquitt Negitives -Playcalling/Coaching-They HAVE to start attacking downfield -MEDLOCK Once the D gets Allen back and the Chiefs turn LJ loose I think this team will be competitive. 6 or 7 wins.
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09-09-2007, 08:53 PM	#51
unlurking MVP Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $7737309	I'm resigned to this being a "rebuilding" year, so one of the things I want to pay attention to is the improvements our team makes over the season. I guess I'm a "semi-optimist", as I do think we will get better and will be reading threads like this over the season (after the fan in me gets over the loss). Thanks for starting this thread. My thoughts... 1) I think our defense did pretty damn well, considering they seemed to be on the field constantly. Pass coverage was rather inconsistent, but the run defense was pretty stout. 2) Bowe, while inconsistent, showed why we drafted him. I think he's going to be a star. 3) While Medlock had almost no hang time on our kicks, our coverage team still did a pretty good job. 4) While I didn't concentrate on our O-line, it seemed much better than last season. Huard's first sack was his own fault for panicing and running into the back of his lineman. 5) Larry looked good, and despite the "run,run,pass,punt" stigma, I would really have liked to see more of him. He also seemed open several times for passes, and I was surprised Huard didn't go to him.
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09-09-2007, 09:00 PM	#52
PunkinDrublic Stay down bitch! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $6430670	Medlock only missed one field goal today. Seriously I was at the game today and had to talk myself out of going down to the sideline and kicking his ass. __________________ Disappointing my parents since 1976
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09-09-2007, 09:21 PM	#53
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	That #70 dude (Boone?) was a beast inside today. McInstosh made me do a couple double takes today wearing #77 DT
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09-10-2007, 12:47 AM	#57
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2304734	Good thread DK. I like the thoughts. I agree with all positive points made so far but would like to add the following: I thought the playcalling was much improved over last year. They called a trick play even!! Overall much more balanced pass:run ratio. I LIKE THAT. If we can learn to catch, we might actually get some of teh defenders out of the box. Kick coverage as a whole was better than in the past. Much better. Brackenridge played well after Surtain got a case of the brokens. IIRC, he forced a fumble. I remember his name being called during the play. Colquitt continues to rock the shizzle. We didn't wiff too many tackles. <---THIS IS NEW Donnie Edwards blitzed well. I wasn't expecting too much of that. Overall, I thought the blitz package was balanced and effective. Shaub did a nice job of reading it, but outside of Bell getting destroyed by the LT on one of them, the blitzed were ran effectively. O-line played much better than I expected. Part of it is that Houston is bad, but there was no reason our passing game should not have been effective in this game. <----Also NEW
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