Gosselin: Why the Kansas City Chiefs are the anti-Cowboy

[DenverChief]

Good read - don't know about a lot about the Cowboys - interesting that their front line is missing so many players hopefully Charles has a career day.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the anti-Cowboys.

The Chiefs run the ball by choice and believe it all starts up front. So they invest in their offensive line. Kansas City will line up two first-round picks, two seconds and a fourth-rounder there Sunday against the Cowboys. All are under the age of 29. Four of them are under the age of 26.

In 2011, the Chiefs released their aging Pro Bowler Brian Waters thinking he was no longer the answer at guard. Two years later, the Cowboys signed Waters hoping he can be their answer at guard.

The Cowboys have an undrafted college free agent at one guard (Ronald Leary), a player they can’t wait to replace with Waters at the other guard (Mackenzy Bernadeau) and a right tackle (Doug Free) whose contract was cut in half during the off-season, a $3.5 million shaving.

With the arrival of a new head coach (Andy Reid) and a new quarterback (Alex Smith), the Chiefs believe they have a formula in place to return to playoff contention. Reid believes games are won in the trenches, and he has a quarterback who doesn’t make mistakes.

So if the Chiefs continue handing the ball off to their Pro Bowl halfback Jamaal Charles, they have a chance. This offensive line can block for Charles and protect Smith.

That blocking front features a pair of first-round picks at tackle (Branden Albert, Eric Fisher), a second-rounder at guard (Jeff Allen), another second at center (Rodney Hudson) and a fourth at the other guard (Jon Asamoah).

The Chiefs finished first in the NFL in rushing in 2010 and fifth in 2012. They tumbled to 15th in 2011 when Charles missed 14 games with a knee injury. The former Texas Longhorn finished second in the NFL in rushing in 2010 with 1,467 yards and fourth in 2012 with 1,509.

This is Kansas City’s best blocking front since 2003 when they lined up Hall of Famer Willie Roaf, veteran Pro Bowlers Will Shields and Waters and won the AFC West with a 13-3 record.

The Giants didn’t spend a whole lot of time last Sunday night handing the ball off. So a Cowboys defensive front weakened by the injury absences of Jay Ratliff, Anthony Spencer, Tyrone Crawford and Ben Bass wasn’t tested. It will be tested this Sunday. To beat the Chiefs you must stop the run.

Listen to Rick Gosselin at 10:50 a.m. Tuesdays on The Ticket (KTCK-AM 1310) with Norm Hitzges.



http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/gosselin-why-the-kansas-city-chiefs-are-the-anti-cowboys.html/

[Hammock Parties]

Reid believes games are won in the trenches

http://i.imgur.com/sktnWBc.gif

[New World Order]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

[Rasputin]

I was at a Chiefs game several years back and we weren't even playing the Cowboys that day. However there in the stands was a Cowboy fan flying a Cowboys flag mighty proud of himself. All I wanted to do was to see someone sitting near by him shove that flag pole up his ass.

[007]

and the crowd must be
LOUD!!!!!!!!

[007]

I was at a Chiefs game several years back and we weren't even playing the Cowboys that day. However there in the stands was a Cowboy fan flying a Cowboys flag mighty proud of himself. All I wanted to do was to see someone sitting near by him shove that flag pole up his ass.
I will never understand wearing another teams colors to a game that doesn't even involve their team.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Where that video of the old man who got his dallas cowboys flag stolen at Arrowhead?

[AussieChiefsFan]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

/every time this gif is posted

[BlackHelicopters]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

He knows Chiefs fans aren't having it.

[BlackHelicopters]

http://i.imgur.com/sktnWBc.gif

Where were these three guys in the gif found?

[Simply Red]

and the crowd must be
LOUD!!!!!!!!

It will be.

[Simply Red]

http://i.imgur.com/sktnWBc.gif


Where were these three guys in the gif found?

NFL Draft day.

My personal favorite part is the middle guy offering his seal of approval w/ the quick nod n smile.

[Dayze]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

it's my favorite part of the gif every time it's posted.
I wish we could put in a 'thought bubble' above him that says "...Meh"

[ChiTown]

http://i.imgur.com/sktnWBc.gif




NFL Draft day.

My personal favorite part is the middle guy offering his seal of approval w/ the quick nod n smile.

I still get a kick out of the black guy sitting with his cane. I believe he is mouthing "WTF?"ROFL

[T-Town]

Where that video of the old man who got his dallas cowboys flag stolen at Arrowhead?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MSmvEBwaX4

Sorry not sure how to embed from my phone.

[a pp roach]

http://i.imgur.com/sktnWBc.gif




NFL Draft day.

My personal favorite part is the middle guy offering his seal of approval w/ the quick nod n smile.

that's a full body nod

[Hammock Parties]

it's my favorite part of the gif every time it's posted.
I wish we could put in a 'thought bubble' above him that says "...Meh"

"we" can

http://i.imgur.com/7nDbRnb.gif

[The Franchise]

Dude....the best part is that the guy in the Bowe jersey has to sit there for a couple of seconds waiting for that high five.

[Frosty]

fourth at the other guard (Jon Asamoah)

Asamoah was a 3rd rounder

[TEX]

Asamoah was a 3rd rounder

And Schwartz is better.

[Saccopoo]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

Trenches bitches!

Both sides of the ball.

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/109/1093474.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLMVnEp08Gg/UDbJo-mWheI/AAAAAAAABmM/AfIa0nwPMwI/s1600/Rodney+Hudson.jpg

No matter what new offensive or defensive schemes people might introduce, the formula for winning comes down to three simple things:

1. Good quarterback
2. Protect said quaterback
3. Pressure opposing quarterback without blitzes

Reid understands this and it's what your seeing from your 2013 Kansas City Chiefs.

[Ace Gunner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MSmvEBwaX4

Sorry not sure how to embed from my phone.

"Where do you think the Chiefs came from, dumbass" :D
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[Mr. Laz]

I am hoping that after 3 or 4 games our young offense line will really gel and become a force.

Alex Smith behind a rock solid offensive line can be quite effective.

[Dave Lane]

Trenches bitches!

Both sides of the ball.

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/109/1093474.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLMVnEp08Gg/UDbJo-mWheI/AAAAAAAABmM/AfIa0nwPMwI/s1600/Rodney+Hudson.jpg

No matter what new offensive or defensive schemes people might introduce, the formula for winning comes down to three simple things:

1. Good quarterback
2. Protect said quaterback
3. Pressure opposing quarterback without blitzes

Reid understands this and it's what your seeing from your 2013 Kansas City Chiefs.

I agree, now if we can please just get #1 I'll be elated.

[Jerm]

That gif looks straight outta 1994...holy shit...

[Strongside]

Boom.

http://i.imgur.com/kVyYaSQ.png

[Saccopoo]

I agree, now if we can please just get #1 I'll be elated.

I'm sorry if you don't think so, but we've got a good QB now. In fact, we've got a damn near perfect QB to run Reid's WC system. Smart, mobile, accurate and doesn't put the ball into the defenses hands.

He's supported by a offensive line that has a lot of talent but probably needs another year to fully gel in terms of cohesiveness. An excellent WR, a superb RB and a solid tight end with good complimentary players. A very good offensive minded coach. By the end of the season, this offense should be absolutely rolling behind Smith.

[DJ's left nut]

And Schwartz is better.

Not better than Asomoah, IMO.

He's better than Allen, but Asomoah's a pretty good ballplayer.

[milkman]

I'm sorry if you don't think so, but we've got a good QB now. I

No we don't.

He's a mediocre QB that doesn't make mistakes.

[SAUTO]

Just give them a year...


This all sounds very familiar
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[Dave Lane]

No we don't.

He's a mediocre QB that doesn't make mistakes.

Spot on Mr. Milk

[Earthling]

The guy on the right with his arms crossed knows whats up.

That would be my good friend Jay. Not sure how he got in this pic as he has been dead the last three years...

[Dayze]

"we" can

http://i.imgur.com/7nDbRnb.gif

I just now noticed the "meh" lol

[mdchiefsfan]

I just now noticed the "meh" lol

Great touch, I must say.

[cdcox]

I'm sorry if you don't think so, but we've got a good QB now. In fact, we've got a damn near perfect QB to run Reid's WC system. Smart, mobile, accurate and doesn't put the ball into the defenses hands.


Yeah he's right up there with Montana as far as WCO QBs go. BBQ

[salame]

I was at a Chiefs game several years back and we weren't even playing the Cowboys that day. However there in the stands was a Cowboy fan flying a Cowboys flag mighty proud of himself. All I wanted to do was to see someone sitting near by him shove that flag pole up his ass.

holy shit, I was there too
lol

I couldn't figure out what the guy was doing

[highBOLTage]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MSmvEBwaX4

Sorry not sure how to embed from my phone.

That guy is amazing. Best part is at 4:50 when trying to do hook em horns with his hand.