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RustShack · 10-06-2012, 11:04 AM

Chiefs threatening all-time NFL turnover records

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 6, 2012, 12:58 PM EDT

AP
The Chiefs haven’t just been bad in the turnover department this season. They’ve been historically bad.

With 15 turnovers so far this season — eight lost fumbles and seven interceptions — Kansas City is on pace to turn the ball over 60 times. That’s close to the all-time NFL record of 63 turnovers in a season, set by the 1978 San Francisco 49ers. And with a turnover differential of minus-13, the Chiefs are on pace to finish at minus-52. That would blow away the all-time NFL record of minus-30, set by the 1965 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel acknowledged that his team has a problem.

“We cannot turn the ball over, so we’re going to concentrate on the importance of the football and hanging onto it,” Crennel said this week. “One thing we do is work on it more, so all week we’re going to put more emphasis on hanging onto the football.”

It’s probably unlikely that the Chiefs will continue having all these turnover problems: Losing and recovering fumbles tends to be as much about luck as anything else, and a team that’s been extremely unlucky for four games probably won’t continue to be extremely unlucky for 12 more games. But Crennel is right that this is something the Chiefs have to get better at. Benching Matt Cassel, who has already thrown seven interceptions and lost three fumbles, may be a step in that direction.

Rasputin · 10-06-2012, 11:57 AM

50 turnovers, one for each year of this franchise celebrating 50 years.

milkman · 10-06-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

Which makes him look for their eyes, which is stupid, which is why he misses WRs open.

Matt Cassel is going to look at the rush, regardless.

Zorn is just trying to minimize the shitting, so the stench on the sideline is manageable.

whoman69 · 10-06-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou_Zare

"Benching Matt Cassel, who has already thrown seven interceptions and lost three fumbles, may be a step in that direction"

Last in the league in scoring defense also. It's pitiful, really.

You keep giving teams a short field, that is going to happen.

**bevischief** · 10-06-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

Chiefs threatening all-time NFL turnover records

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 6, 2012, 12:58 PM EDT

AP
The Chiefs haven’t just been bad in the turnover department this season. They’ve been historically bad.

With 15 turnovers so far this season — eight lost fumbles and seven interceptions — Kansas City is on pace to turn the ball over 60 times. That’s close to the all-time NFL record of 63 turnovers in a season, set by the 1978 San Francisco 49ers. And with a turnover differential of minus-13, the Chiefs are on pace to finish at minus-52. That would blow away the all-time NFL record of minus-30, set by the 1965 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel acknowledged that his team has a problem.

“We cannot turn the ball over, so we’re going to concentrate on the importance of the football and hanging onto it,” Crennel said this week. “One thing we do is work on it more, so all week we’re going to put more emphasis on hanging onto the football.”

It’s probably unlikely that the Chiefs will continue having all these turnover problems: Losing and recovering fumbles tends to be as much about luck as anything else, and a team that’s been extremely unlucky for four games probably won’t continue to be extremely unlucky for 12 more games. But Crennel is right that this is something the Chiefs have to get better at. Benching Matt Cassel, who has already thrown seven interceptions and lost three fumbles, may be a step in that direction.

Clark your dad would be proud....

T-post Tom · 10-06-2012, 12:53 PM

Matt Cassel the culprit behind Chiefs' turnovers

The Kansas City Chiefs have been handing games away all season, one reason behind their tumultuous 1-3 start.

With an NFL-worst 15 turnovers, the Chiefs have watched their gaffes materialize into 58 points for opponents. At the heart of this is quarterback Matt Cassel, who is regressing before our eyes and might need a big game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to keep his starting job.
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Cassel tossed three interceptions and completed just 53.1 percent of his passes in last week's loss to the San Diego Chargers, who barely rushed him. The Ravens won't go as easy on Cassel. This isn't Baltimore's finest defense, but Cassel has made it simple for opponents. His seven picks are second only to Tony Romo, who imploded with five interceptions against the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

The rash of turnovers have put Kansas City in the hole early in games -- they've trailed in 204 minutes out of 249 -- and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll told The Kansas City Star he's had to adjust the game plan because of it.

"I've cut down on some plays here or there as we've gone," Daboll said. "It's been so early in the game the last few weeks that you can still go with your plan. Then it gets to that certain point where you've just got to be ready to go and you have a condensed package and you have to start throwing it around a little bit."

It doesn't help that Kansas City is last in the league in generating turnovers, but it's the problems on offense that might eventually lead to Brady Quinn's first start since 2010. Cassel isn't the only guilty party, but his play factors heavily because he's failed when they've leaned on him. The Chiefs have paid Cassel $40.5 million over the first three years of his six-year pact, but NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reported this week that Kansas City can part ways with the passer for cheap after this season.

Cassel has never been on a shorter leash to prove he belongs.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...iefs-turnovers

JCharles1981 · 10-08-2012, 03:49 AM

Anyone who roots on the Chiefs to fail needs to get the hell out of Kansas City, and I don't care who you are. No real fan should be cheering for the team to set a new all time record for most turnovers in a season. That's just plain juvenile and in bad taste.

10-06-2012, 11:04 AM
RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $4676954	Chiefs could get an all-time NFL record! Chiefs threatening all-time NFL turnover records Posted by Michael David Smith on October 6, 2012, 12:58 PM EDT AP The Chiefs haven’t just been bad in the turnover department this season. They’ve been historically bad. With 15 turnovers so far this season — eight lost fumbles and seven interceptions — Kansas City is on pace to turn the ball over 60 times. That’s close to the all-time NFL record of 63 turnovers in a season, set by the 1978 San Francisco 49ers. And with a turnover differential of minus-13, the Chiefs are on pace to finish at minus-52. That would blow away the all-time NFL record of minus-30, set by the 1965 Pittsburgh Steelers. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel acknowledged that his team has a problem. “We cannot turn the ball over, so we’re going to concentrate on the importance of the football and hanging onto it,” Crennel said this week. “One thing we do is work on it more, so all week we’re going to put more emphasis on hanging onto the football.” It’s probably unlikely that the Chiefs will continue having all these turnover problems: Losing and recovering fumbles tends to be as much about luck as anything else, and a team that’s been extremely unlucky for four games probably won’t continue to be extremely unlucky for 12 more games. But Crennel is right that this is something the Chiefs have to get better at. Benching Matt Cassel, who has already thrown seven interceptions and lost three fumbles, may be a step in that direction.
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T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4577293	Matt Cassel the culprit behind Chiefs' turnovers The Kansas City Chiefs have been handing games away all season, one reason behind their tumultuous 1-3 start. With an NFL-worst 15 turnovers, the Chiefs have watched their gaffes materialize into 58 points for opponents. At the heart of this is quarterback Matt Cassel, who is regressing before our eyes and might need a big game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to keep his starting job. Jeremiah: NFL quarterly report The first quarter is in the books. Who stood out? Who disappointed? Daniel Jeremiah has all the answers. More ... Cassel tossed three interceptions and completed just 53.1 percent of his passes in last week's loss to the San Diego Chargers, who barely rushed him. The Ravens won't go as easy on Cassel. This isn't Baltimore's finest defense, but Cassel has made it simple for opponents. His seven picks are second only to Tony Romo, who imploded with five interceptions against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. The rash of turnovers have put Kansas City in the hole early in games -- they've trailed in 204 minutes out of 249 -- and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll told The Kansas City Star he's had to adjust the game plan because of it. "I've cut down on some plays here or there as we've gone," Daboll said. "It's been so early in the game the last few weeks that you can still go with your plan. Then it gets to that certain point where you've just got to be ready to go and you have a condensed package and you have to start throwing it around a little bit." It doesn't help that Kansas City is last in the league in generating turnovers, but it's the problems on offense that might eventually lead to Brady Quinn's first start since 2010. Cassel isn't the only guilty party, but his play factors heavily because he's failed when they've leaned on him. The Chiefs have paid Cassel $40.5 million over the first three years of his six-year pact, but NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reported this week that Kansas City can part ways with the passer for cheap after this season. Cassel has never been on a shorter leash to prove he belongs. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...iefs-turnovers __________________ You seem nice!
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JCharles1981 Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Casino cash: $10005489	Anyone who roots on the Chiefs to fail needs to get the hell out of Kansas City, and I don't care who you are. No real fan should be cheering for the team to set a new all time record for most turnovers in a season. That's just plain juvenile and in bad taste.
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