Chiefs What would you have done today? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 10-18-2009, 08:42 PM

You all weren't scared stiff of a blocked field goal or a kickoff return? I was.

RJ · 10-18-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You all weren't scared stiff of a blocked field goal or a kickoff return? I was.

What?????

Why so pessimistic?

Coach · 10-18-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You all weren't scared stiff of a blocked field goal or a kickoff return? I was.

There is that probability, yes.

But you should also consider that if, KC didn't pick up the first down, that's a huge momentum changer. And Washington only needs 3 points to force the game into OT.

So you take the 3 points, and kick it off. The KO's coverage have been pretty splendid, and Washington's offense isn't really something to be feared of. Plus, it forces Washington to score a TD + an XP in order for them to win it.

The wildcard was, was Clancy going to play prevent, or is he just going to line it up normally? Thankfully, we didn't have to find out long, due to the safety.

Demonpenz · 10-18-2009, 08:44 PM

can't be scuuuurrrd

Mr. Laz · 10-18-2009, 08:45 PM

our kickoffs and coverage have been fairly reliable ... kick the field goal and make them go the length of the field needing a touchdown.

tonyetony · 10-18-2009, 08:45 PM

Well when you know they're out of time outs and Todd Collins is their QB it's whole lot easier. FG

**Bearcat** · 10-18-2009, 08:49 PM

When your opponent has basically done nothing on offense all day, besides one long run, you kick the FG.

If they block the FG, it's probably still a long field, and you don't kick it deep so there's not much of a chance that it'll get returned.

**rockymtnchief** · 10-18-2009, 08:52 PM

smittysbar · 10-18-2009, 09:02 PM

Kick it

**Rain Man** · 10-18-2009, 09:04 PM

Hey, somebody else picked my option!

**cdcox** · 10-18-2009, 09:04 PM

I don't like giving them the ball back with only a FG lead.

lostcause · 10-18-2009, 09:06 PM

The extra 15-20 yards you make Washington go to get a TD instead of a FG versus the extra 5-7 seconds run off by a running play is a win. The concept of this team winning in OT on the road is still hard to grasp, though improving with the play of our MVP kicker.

10-18-2009, 09:08 PM

you can always try to run or throw a touchdown, but if you know you can make it, why not attempt it?

Coach · 10-18-2009, 09:13 PM

I should also point out that our kicker has been very good thus far. It's kinda a strange feeling, knowing that you have a very good kicker who can make the kicks (small sample size) that is needed.

Granted, one was blocked (Dallas game), but I think that was more of the poor line protection.

Thig Lyfe · 10-18-2009, 09:14 PM

Get the touchdown. If you kick the field goal, you force them to score a touchdown... which against this defense, they usually will. If you score a touchdown, you put it away, and if you miss, their offense will play more conservatively knowing they only need a FG to tie. By going for the TD, you give yourself more of a chance to win either right then or in OT.

But the way they did it was good, too.

View Poll Results: Which would you do in the situation below?
A. Kick the field goal.	70	84.34%
B. Run a time-consuming play.	5	6.02%
C. Punt, because you play to win the game.	4	4.82%
D. I would've done something else.	1	1.20%
E. I would've done nothing. I freeze in pressure situations.	3	3.61%
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10-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-792449 VARSITY	You all weren't scared stiff of a blocked field goal or a kickoff return? I was. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	our kickoffs and coverage have been fairly reliable ... kick the field goal and make them go the length of the field needing a touchdown. __________________
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Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-1185069	When your opponent has basically done nothing on offense all day, besides one long run, you kick the FG. If they block the FG, it's probably still a long field, and you don't kick it deep so there's not much of a chance that it'll get returned.
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lostcause Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $9609965	The extra 15-20 yards you make Washington go to get a TD instead of a FG versus the extra 5-7 seconds run off by a running play is a win. The concept of this team winning in OT on the road is still hard to grasp, though improving with the play of our MVP kicker.
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10-18-2009, 09:08 PM	#13
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Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $3658476	I should also point out that our kicker has been very good thus far. It's kinda a strange feeling, knowing that you have a very good kicker who can make the kicks (small sample size) that is needed. Granted, one was blocked (Dallas game), but I think that was more of the poor line protection. __________________ Super Bowl IV, LIV, LVII & LVIII Champions 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, & 2025 AFC Champions 1985 & 2015 Major League Baseball World Series Champions 1980, 1985, 2014, & 2015 Major League Baseball American League Champions 2015 American League Central Division Champs
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Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	Get the touchdown. If you kick the field goal, you force them to score a touchdown... which against this defense, they usually will. If you score a touchdown, you put it away, and if you miss, their offense will play more conservatively knowing they only need a FG to tie. By going for the TD, you give yourself more of a chance to win either right then or in OT. But the way they did it was good, too.
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