Why can't we tackle?

Cannibal · 08-25-2000, 06:36 PM

This to me is the most bothersome thing about preseason. This is the 3rd year in a row. That to me is the result of bad coaching. Guess which coaches have been around during most of that time...

**Baby Lee** · 08-25-2000, 06:38 PM

I'm really starting to get pissed off with the inability to stop people on 3rd down,

Frazod · 08-25-2000, 08:21 PM

I agree with the poor coaching part. The only thing that keeps me from panicing is that it is preseason. I will wait till after the Tennesee game to see what we have. That doesn't mean that I'm not worried.

Dan

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**sd4chiefs** · 08-25-2000, 08:52 PM

I don't know if you can blame the lack of tackling on the coach. I bet Gun/Schott have gone over this constantly since getting blown up in SIX consecutive games. The blame was rest with the players. 7 guys had a shot at Alstott, it's not the coaches fault no one brought him down. The poor execution on defense falls with the players.

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ddpatterson · 08-26-2000, 06:34 AM

Most players learn the fundamentals of tackling in high school. The Chiefs coaching staff for years, going back to Marty's time have made takeaways a priority. Over time, in part because of coaching failure to stress fundamental tackling, and in part because the offense has been inept, tackling has become secondary to the takeaway.

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08-25-2000, 06:36 PM	Topic Starter
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sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8820445	I don't know if you can blame the lack of tackling on the coach. I bet Gun/Schott have gone over this constantly since getting blown up in SIX consecutive games. The blame was rest with the players. 7 guys had a shot at Alstott, it's not the coaches fault no one brought him down. The poor execution on defense falls with the players. ------------------ AZChief Remember Kansas City's hero, Joe Delaney #37.
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ddpatterson Starter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Most players learn the fundamentals of tackling in high school. The Chiefs coaching staff for years, going back to Marty's time have made takeaways a priority. Over time, in part because of coaching failure to stress fundamental tackling, and in part because the offense has been inept, tackling has become secondary to the takeaway. ------------------ [b]Red Eyes[/b] [i]Chinn Up, it ain't nothin' but a thang.</I>
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08-25-2000, 08:21 PM	#3
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2995085	I agree with the poor coaching part. The only thing that keeps me from panicing is that it is preseason. I will wait till after the Tennesee game to see what we have. That doesn't mean that I'm not worried. Dan <html> <center> <img src=http://members.tripod.com/~starsportscards/smile39_30601.gif> </center> </html>
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