Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish (Post 11210318)

I believe gb stated:

Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 11210158)

I knew there would be a great deal of argument over Charles. I don't make my comments lightly.

He's a great back. Maybe the best Chiefs back ever. That includes Marcus Allen, Priest Holmes, Mike Garrett, Ed Podolak, Joe Delaney, Cakn Patna, the Nigerian Nightmare and others.

There's no doubt the guy is tough. He's proven that this year. He probably shouldn't have played at all today with his bad knee and ankle. He may still be concussed as well.

But there is something about great backs, where they show up in big games.

Franco Harris, Riggins, Czonka, Fauk, Emmit Smith, Tomlinson, Roger Craig, Beast Mode, these kind of guys came up HUGE in must win games, in playoff games, in Super Bowls. They shine on the biggest stage, at the most important times, in the most important games.

Let's review JC's rushing production in the crucial games this year: The loss to Tennessee, the loss to Oakland, and losses to Denver, Arizona and today:

Ten 26, KC 10
Charles 7 carries, 19 yards, 0 TDs

Oak 24, KC 20
Charles 19 carries 80 yards, 1 TD (pass reception)

Denver 29, KC 16
Charles 10 carries, 35 yards, 0 TDs.

Arizona 17, KC 14
Charles 10 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD
(63 yards on one carry)

Pittsburgh 20, KC 12
Charles 9 carries, 29 yards, 0 TDs

Hey, Derrick Thomas is a hall of famer. He was also guilty of disappearing in important games. He never had a memorable playoff game, and oftentimes when Marty and the Chiefs lost, it was in part due to DT disappearing. It was a rap that followed DT his whole career. He was a great individual player, he was not a difference maker in big money, important do or die games. That's just the truth.

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 11210081)

We had every opportunity to win.

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball (Post 11210617)

Horrible take on the defensive players especially Houston and the secondary guys. They played their asses off. That's a tough balanced team to defend.

Originally Posted by ILChief (Post 11210668)

I agree. I really like our secondary other than Owens

Originally Posted by Saleenman607 (Post 11210748)

nice take, as always Mr. gbblowfish. The Chiefs are who I thought they were since they're last playoff win...........they are HARD to watch

Painful in fact

Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 11209631)

On that note, to be honest I'd be a liar if I said I didnt think Reid should've taken the three right before half... we get the ball next half only down 1.

Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 11210858)

Going for it was a good move. You have to trust your team to be able to convert on 4th and inches.

Personally, I'd have liked to see a QB sneak but hindsight is 50/50.

Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 11209739)

Agreed. It would be different if we had a better line.