I've finally changed my mind about Todd Haley

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

How many yards did Charles have in the 2nd half? Baltimore's first possession of the game led to points and about 5 minutes of the clock being chewed up. I agree the offense was bad - but it was bad all around. Drives ended with bad playcalling, and fumbles by players other than Cassel. Did Cassel melt under pressure toward the end - sure, he always does. But to ignore the playcalling, lack of productivity by Charles in the 2nd half, and turnovers by other players is just ignorant. But I know, with any other QB the team is a playoff contender.*

* Except Tyler Palko.

You're looking at the stats. Not what actually happened on the field.

Second half
Drive 1: we get to the 34 yard line. Charles doesn't convert on a 4th and 1. Mostly effective drive. By the way, main reason we didn't get a first down on that drive was because Charles dropped an easy dump-off pass on first down.
Baltimore fg - 13-7

Drive 2:
Matt Dipshit Cassel -- intentional grounding on first down. 2nd and 20 -- sacked for -5 yards. 3rd and 25 -- McCluster fumbles. Uh... yeah, you think the QB and not the coaching is to blame here?
Baltimore fg (gifted to them) - 16-7

Drive 3:
Matt Dipshit Cassel -- intercepted on the second play of the drive. SECOND PLAY.
Baltimore td (gifted to them) - 23-7

But yeah, let's blame the defense and coaching for this loss. That's an easy excuse. The Chiefs were in this game and then two boneheaded drives by the QB led to a 10 point swing that put the game out of reach.