KCStar- Herman Edwards guest commentary

**Tribal Warfare** · 07:28 PM

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The Colts are here because of defense

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards faced the Colts a month ago in a 23-8 loss in the playoffs. Edwards is very close friends with Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy, which at first made him hesitant to do the annual Super Bowl scouting report. But he took time out this week to talk about Indianapolis with The Star.

Defenses win games. I keep telling people that, and they don’t believe me.

When you look at the playoffs, that’s what won it for these guys, is their defense. Both teams have played good defense in the playoffs. Both of them had shootout games, too. Lovie (Smith) and those guys had a shootout game against Seattle, and Tony had a shootout game against New England. But in the other games against us and Baltimore, they played good defense.

It’s the playoffs, and you knew their defense was going to play better. I knew that when we got ready to play them. And I kept telling our team: “These guys are going to play different. They’re going to play with much more resilience.”

Their defense did a good job on third downs getting off the field, and they’re taking the ball away. So to me, that was the key of how they played in the playoffs. Their first game was at home against us. I think that game gave them a lot of confidence, and then they went to Baltimore, and basically it was the same way.

New England was more of an open game, but at the end, their defense still made plays. (Bob Sanders) has made a big difference. Because he is kind of like the lightning rod for those guys. The players believe in him, and when he came back, it kind of sparked them.

Their ends are going to get you. You can’t block ’em. You can’t block (Dwight) Freeney and the other guy (Robert Mathis). Freeney runs a 4.45, and the other guy runs a 4.5. There are no tackles in the league who can block them by themselves. So they’re going to run around and hit the quarterback. And they’re going to play Cover 2 so you can’t throw the ball down the field. So, bam, the quarterback gets hit, the ball falls out, now you’re down three scores. So what have you got to do? You can’t keep running the ball because the fans start booing you.

You’ve got to throw the ball and, oops, interception. Now you’re down four scores, game over.

Peyton is playing better. It was just a matter of time because he’s that kind of quarterback. To me, a key for both teams is special teams because they both have good return guys. And then how (Rex) Grossman plays against those guys. If he doesn’t turn the ball over, they’ll be in the game. If he turns the ball over, that’s not good.

C-Mac · 02-03-2007, 05:45 PM

The Colts are here because of defense

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards faced the Colts a month ago in a 23-8 loss in the playoffs. Edwards is very close friends with Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy, which at first made him hesitant to do the annual Super Bowl scouting report. But he took time out this week to talk about Indianapolis with The Star.

Defenses win games. I keep telling people that, and they don’t believe me.

When you look at the playoffs, that’s what won it for these guys, is their defense. Both teams have played good defense in the playoffs. Both of them had shootout games, too. Lovie (Smith) and those guys had a shootout game against Seattle, and Tony had a shootout game against New England. But in the other games against us and Baltimore, they played good defense.

It’s the playoffs, and you knew their defense was going to play better. I knew that when we got ready to play them. And I kept telling our team: “These guys are going to play different. They’re going to play with much more resilience.”

Their defense did a good job on third downs getting off the field, and they’re taking the ball away. So to me, that was the key of how they played in the playoffs. Their first game was at home against us. I think that game gave them a lot of confidence, and then they went to Baltimore, and basically it was the same way.

New England was more of an open game, but at the end, their defense still made plays. (Bob Sanders) has made a big difference. Because he is kind of like the lightning rod for those guys. The players believe in him, and when he came back, it kind of sparked them.

Their ends are going to get you. You can’t block ’em. You can’t block (Dwight) Freeney and the other guy (Robert Mathis). Freeney runs a 4.45, and the other guy runs a 4.5. There are no tackles in the league who can block them by themselves. So they’re going to run around and hit the quarterback. And they’re going to play Cover 2 so you can’t throw the ball down the field. So, bam, the quarterback gets hit, the ball falls out, now you’re down three scores. So what have you got to do? You can’t keep running the ball because the fans start booing you.

You’ve got to throw the ball and, oops, interception. Now you’re down four scores, game over.

Peyton is playing better. It was just a matter of time because he’s that kind of quarterback. To me, a key for both teams is special teams because they both have good return guys. And then how (Rex) Grossman plays against those guys. If he doesn’t turn the ball over, they’ll be in the game. If he turns the ball over, that’s not good.

C-Mac · 02-03-2007, 05:47 PM

Is there a part missing? Its like it stopped in the middle or something.

ChiefsLV · 02-03-2007, 06:42 PM

Yeah Herm, that AFC championship win against the Pats in Indy was all Colts defense. Why can't you have both a good offense and defense Herm? What is so ****ing wrong with that? Even Dungy got a clue and let an offensive guru run his offense for him.

**007** · 02-03-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsLV

Yeah Herm, that AFC championship win against the Pats in Indy was all Colts defense. Why can't you have both a good offense and defense Herm? What is so ****ing wrong with that? Even Dungy got a clue and let an offensive guru run his offense for him.

Have you forgotten already? The Chiefs never have balance. When was the last time we had true balance? Maybe the Montana years but I can't recall much else without going all the way back to our SB win.

C-Mac · 02-03-2007, 06:47 PM

I cant image all the spin possiblities.
If the Bears win by 1 point, defense rules.
If the Colts win by 35 points, defense rules.

HMc · 02-03-2007, 06:56 PM

Is this guy for real? The only reason you can't run the ball is that the fans will boo you? You can't pass because sacks lead to turnovers?

Yeah your plan worked real well in the playoff game, fuqtard.

02-03-2007, 06:57 PM

Herm is right and everybody else is wrong.

WHY WON'T YOU PEOPLE LISTEN?

eazyb81 · 02-03-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Herm is right and everybody else is wrong.

WHY WON'T YOU PEOPLE LISTEN?

HELLOOOO?!?!

**Bowser** · 02-03-2007, 07:08 PM

The more I hear, the less I like.

**the Talking Can** · 02-03-2007, 07:11 PM

Duuurrrhhh-m Edwards is a shit sucking moron.

And we're stuck with him for 3 more years,.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-03-2007, 07:29 PM

I love the beginning where he states he's right and everyone is wrong.

C-Mac · 02-03-2007, 07:39 PM

Hmmmm.. I was just thinking, wonder what spin he would use to explain the Dolphins demise.

ChiefFan31 · 02-03-2007, 08:50 PM

Since Herm knew that the Colts defense would step up and play, how does he explain that embarrassment of an Offensive game plan?

"I knew they would stack the box to stop the run, but since I'm such a Tony Dungy butt kisser I instructed my Offensive coordinator to keep running LJ up the centers butthole for 1 yard runs"

siberian khatru · 02-03-2007, 08:54 PM

Herm

02-03-2007, 05:41 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-3007187	KCStar- Herman Edwards guest commentary http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...as_city_chiefs The Colts are here because of defense Chiefs coach Herm Edwards faced the Colts a month ago in a 23-8 loss in the playoffs. Edwards is very close friends with Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy, which at first made him hesitant to do the annual Super Bowl scouting report. But he took time out this week to talk about Indianapolis with The Star. Defenses win games. I keep telling people that, and they don’t believe me. When you look at the playoffs, that’s what won it for these guys, is their defense. Both teams have played good defense in the playoffs. Both of them had shootout games, too. Lovie (Smith) and those guys had a shootout game against Seattle, and Tony had a shootout game against New England. But in the other games against us and Baltimore, they played good defense. It’s the playoffs, and you knew their defense was going to play better. I knew that when we got ready to play them. And I kept telling our team: “These guys are going to play different. They’re going to play with much more resilience.” Their defense did a good job on third downs getting off the field, and they’re taking the ball away. So to me, that was the key of how they played in the playoffs. Their first game was at home against us. I think that game gave them a lot of confidence, and then they went to Baltimore, and basically it was the same way. New England was more of an open game, but at the end, their defense still made plays. (Bob Sanders) has made a big difference. Because he is kind of like the lightning rod for those guys. The players believe in him, and when he came back, it kind of sparked them. Their ends are going to get you. You can’t block ’em. You can’t block (Dwight) Freeney and the other guy (Robert Mathis). Freeney runs a 4.45, and the other guy runs a 4.5. There are no tackles in the league who can block them by themselves. So they’re going to run around and hit the quarterback. And they’re going to play Cover 2 so you can’t throw the ball down the field. So, bam, the quarterback gets hit, the ball falls out, now you’re down three scores. So what have you got to do? You can’t keep running the ball because the fans start booing you. You’ve got to throw the ball and, oops, interception. Now you’re down four scores, game over. Peyton is playing better. It was just a matter of time because he’s that kind of quarterback. To me, a key for both teams is special teams because they both have good return guys. And then how (Rex) Grossman plays against those guys. If he doesn’t turn the ball over, they’ll be in the game. If he turns the ball over, that’s not good. Last edited by Tribal Warfare; 02-03-2007 at 07:28 PM..
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02-03-2007, 05:45 PM	#2
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-1096301	The Colts are here because of defense Chiefs coach Herm Edwards faced the Colts a month ago in a 23-8 loss in the playoffs. Edwards is very close friends with Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy, which at first made him hesitant to do the annual Super Bowl scouting report. But he took time out this week to talk about Indianapolis with The Star. Defenses win games. I keep telling people that, and they don’t believe me. When you look at the playoffs, that’s what won it for these guys, is their defense. Both teams have played good defense in the playoffs. Both of them had shootout games, too. Lovie (Smith) and those guys had a shootout game against Seattle, and Tony had a shootout game against New England. But in the other games against us and Baltimore, they played good defense. It’s the playoffs, and you knew their defense was going to play better. I knew that when we got ready to play them. And I kept telling our team: “These guys are going to play different. They’re going to play with much more resilience.” Their defense did a good job on third downs getting off the field, and they’re taking the ball away. So to me, that was the key of how they played in the playoffs. Their first game was at home against us. I think that game gave them a lot of confidence, and then they went to Baltimore, and basically it was the same way. New England was more of an open game, but at the end, their defense still made plays. (Bob Sanders) has made a big difference. Because he is kind of like the lightning rod for those guys. The players believe in him, and when he came back, it kind of sparked them. Their ends are going to get you. You can’t block ’em. You can’t block (Dwight) Freeney and the other guy (Robert Mathis). Freeney runs a 4.45, and the other guy runs a 4.5. There are no tackles in the league who can block them by themselves. So they’re going to run around and hit the quarterback. And they’re going to play Cover 2 so you can’t throw the ball down the field. So, bam, the quarterback gets hit, the ball falls out, now you’re down three scores. So what have you got to do? You can’t keep running the ball because the fans start booing you. You’ve got to throw the ball and, oops, interception. Now you’re down four scores, game over. Peyton is playing better. It was just a matter of time because he’s that kind of quarterback. To me, a key for both teams is special teams because they both have good return guys. And then how (Rex) Grossman plays against those guys. If he doesn’t turn the ball over, they’ll be in the game. If he turns the ball over, that’s not good.
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02-03-2007, 05:47 PM	#3
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02-03-2007, 06:42 PM	#4
ChiefsLV Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $6092003	Yeah Herm, that AFC championship win against the Pats in Indy was all Colts defense. Why can't you have both a good offense and defense Herm? What is so ****ing wrong with that? Even Dungy got a clue and let an offensive guru run his offense for him.
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02-03-2007, 06:47 PM	#6
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-1096301	I cant image all the spin possiblities. If the Bears win by 1 point, defense rules. If the Colts win by 35 points, defense rules.
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02-03-2007, 06:56 PM	#7
HMc from the very deep south. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia. Casino cash: $9944900	Is this guy for real? The only reason you can't run the ball is that the fans will boo you? You can't pass because sacks lead to turnovers? Yeah your plan worked real well in the playoff game, fuqtard.
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02-03-2007, 06:57 PM	#8
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Herm is right and everybody else is wrong. WHY WON'T YOU PEOPLE LISTEN?
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02-03-2007, 07:08 PM	#10
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02-03-2007, 07:11 PM	#11
the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $9152208	Duuurrrhhh-m Edwards is a shit sucking moron. And we're stuck with him for 3 more years,. __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"
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02-03-2007, 07:29 PM	#12
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02-03-2007, 07:39 PM	#13
C-Mac Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wally World Casino cash: $-1096301	Hmmmm.. I was just thinking, wonder what spin he would use to explain the Dolphins demise.
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02-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#14
ChiefFan31 Keeping a close eye Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004900	Since Herm knew that the Colts defense would step up and play, how does he explain that embarrassment of an Offensive game plan? "I knew they would stack the box to stop the run, but since I'm such a Tony Dungy butt kisser I instructed my Offensive coordinator to keep running LJ up the centers butthole for 1 yard runs"
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02-03-2007, 08:54 PM	#15
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