Matt Millen Says The Chiefs Can't Run The Football

[bevischief]

Matt Millen Says The Chiefs Can't Run The Football

Headshot_tiny by Joel Thorman on Oct 28, 2011 9:32 AM CDT
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The NFL Network crew talked about the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers game on Monday Night Football and I wanted to share this neat exchange between Sterling Sharpe and Matt Millen.

Sharpe: "I like Kansas City winning this football game because the strength of the Knasas City Chiefs football team now is their passing game with their wide receivers."

Millen: "It really is because they can't run the football right now."

RELATED: Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their best two-game rushing total of the year and rank 7th in the NFL in rushing yards.

[Chiefnj2]

He's right. Especially short yardage. It's been a problem the last two years. Battle is an upgrade over Jones though.

[The Franchise]

Matt Millen can't draft.

[Megbert]

I know stats can lie but the Chiefs are 7th in the league in rushing. OH and they are 30th in passing. Seems like Millen and Sharpe are living in opposite world.

[Reerun_KC]

No need to read anything football related by Matt Millen...

[mlyonsd]

I really wish Al Davis had given the reigns to Millen before he croaked.

[Rasputin]

I know stats can lie but the Chiefs are 7th in the league in rushing. OH and they are 30th in passing. Seems like Millen and Sharpe are living in opposite world.

You didn't get the memo of being opposite day did you. Me either.

[talastan]

Battle definitely improved the running game. Jones I think is done after this year IMO. Battle, McClain, and a healthy Charles next year with some sprinkling of McCluster should put us back on top in 2012. This year I think we just need to focus on Battle and McCluster with McClain picking up short yardage duty.

[patteeu]

He's right. Especially short yardage. It's been a problem the last two years. Battle is an upgrade over Jones though.

I think so too. I think their passing game can open up space for the run though, and with San Diego's problems defending the pass this year (29th in sacks, 21st in completion percentage, 21st in opposing QB rating, 15th in TDs, 12th in INTs), and as well as their overall defensive weakness, I expect a decent run total by the end of the game.

[ModSocks]

I know stats can lie but the Chiefs are 7th in the league in rushing. OH and they are 30th in passing. Seems like Millen and Sharpe are living in opposite world.

Meh. I like Sterling. And the teams he picks usually win. Seems like the guy studies his X's & O's more than any other talking head. Hell, he picked us to beat the Raiders Last week, and IIRC, he also picked us to beat Min and IND.

And he's right about the passing game being the strength of this team now because of the WR's.

What I find funny is that almost everytime he says that, he mentions the WR's and NOT Cassel as to why the passing game is the strength of this team now.

[okcchief]

Meh. I like Sterling. And the teams he picks usually win. Seems like the guy studies his X's & O's more than any other talking head. Hell, he picked us to beat the Raiders Last week, and IIRC, he also picked us to beat Min and IND.

And he's right about the passing game being the strength of this team now because of the WR's.

What I find funny is that almost everytime he says that, he mentions the WR's and NOT Cassel as to why the passing game is the strength of this team now.

That further proves he knows wtf he's talking about.

[Megbert]

What I find funny is that almost everytime he says that, he mentions the WR's and NOT Cassel as to why the passing game is the strength of this team now.

I agree with this but if you don't have a QB that's gonna get them the ball it really doesn't matter how much of a strength the WR are.

[Deberg_1990]

Matt Millen huh?

I think id trust a Pee Wee Herman football take over anything Millen has to say.

[aturnis]

Battle definitely improved the running game. Jones I think is done after this year IMO. Battle, McClain, and a healthy Charles next year with some sprinkling of McCluster should put us back on top in 2012. This year I think we just need to focus on Battle and McCluster with McClain picking up short yardage duty.

I agree, but think we'll draft a bruiser late. Some pretty good big backs have been taken in late rounds lately.

[Chiefnj2]

I think so too. I think their passing game can open up space for the run though,

I don't know what the stats show, but IMO, KC's offense has been at its best when they run 3 WRs and let Cassel operate in the short passing game. Not screens which the team cannot execute properly for some reason. This seems to open the running game a little. Battle should be getting the touches not Jones.

[MahiMike]

Dumb and dumber.

[DaFace]

I have no idea how Matt Millen still has a job doing anything even remotely related to football, and that has nothing to do with the OP.

[jspchief]

Matt Millen Says The Chiefs Can't Run The Football

That's OK, the entire universe says Matt Millen can't run a pro franchise.

[Rasputin]

How Herm Edwards has a job is beyond me? I mean I think he could have been a better coach with out Carl Peterlessness interfereing but damn that guy sux. Stupid annoying laugh and grin just kills me.

[Okie_Apparition]

Johnie Morton has about bid his time as long as he can

[Deberg_1990]

I have no idea how Matt Millen still has a job doing anything even remotely related to football, and that has nothing to do with the OP.

How Herm Edwards has a job is beyond me? I mean I think he could have been a better coach with out Carl Peterlessness interfereing but damn that guy sux. Stupid annoying laugh and grin just kills me.

Like any industry, its a good ole boy network.

[stevieray]

Matt Millen says "I made a poopie!"

[Ming the Merciless]

Matt Millen says "I made a poopie!"

ROFL

[Rain Man]

Matt Millen also probably thought the 2008 Lions would win a game.

[jjjayb]

Jones I think is done after this year IMO.

Jones was done last year. Unfortunately they keep paying him and playing him.

[Rain Man]

Quiz: During what seven-year period was Matt Millen the GM of the Lions?

Year Wins Losses Ties
2011 5 2 0
2010 6 10 0
2009 2 14 0
2008 0 16 0
2007 7 9 0
2006 3 13 0
2005 5 11 0
2004 6 10 0
2003 5 11 0
2002 3 13 0
2001 2 14 0
2000 9 7 0
1999 8 8 0
1998 5 11 0
1997 9 7 0
1996 5 11 0
1995 10 6 0
1994 9 7 0
1993 10 6 0
1992 5 11 0
1991 12 4 0

A: 2001-2007, though he handled the draft and free agency for the 2008 season as well before being fired.

Winning percentage for every seven year period beginning in 1993 (fewer years as we get more recent):

Start End Winning Pct.
2011 2011 71%
2010 2011 48%
2009 2011 33%
2008 2011 24%
2007 2011 28%
2006 2011 26%
2005 2011 27%
2004 2010 26%
2003 2009 25%
2002 2008 26%
2001 2007 28%
2000 2006 29%
1999 2005 34%
1998 2004 34%
1997 2003 37%
1996 2002 37%
1995 2001 43%
1994 2000 49%
1993 1999 50%

[lcarus]

Considering we have 1 rushing TD in our first 6 games, and it came from a defensive back, I can't really argue too much. We've been getting better recently though.

[Hootie]

I don't think mcclain needs to ever touch the ball...

[Hootie]

I have no idea how Matt Millen still has a job doing anything even remotely related to football, and that has nothing to do with the OP.

He has a strong "on air" personality...i'll give him that

[Stewie]

I wish I could cue up Matt Millen getting blasted and trying to run off the field and passing out flat on his face. I think that's where the dumbassery had to start.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

well Matt Millen cant run a NFL franchise

[BoneKrusher]

Matt Millen can't draft.

agreed, he doesnt do Playbook very well either.
what can Matt Millen do well?

[whoman69]

Matt Millen = fail

[Warrior5]

Piss on Matt Millen...