This is the Game - Page 2

jspchief · 12-01-2006, 07:46 AM

If you look at the Chiefs disappointing seasons over the last few years, the common thread seems to be a stupid loss on the road versus an inferior (at least in the minds of Chiefs fans) team in the second half of the season. Buffalo, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco... etc.

In my mind, this game is a benchmark test for the Herm era Chiefs. Can we go on the road and take care of business against a team that I believe we are considerably better than? While I'll concede that one game does not equal the season, I do feel that this is the time when good teams are at their best. We need to go down there and take care of business, and we should do it in convincing fashion.

We're under .500 on the road...time to start learning to win on the road consistently if we have any hopes for play-offs and play-off wins.

Frazod · 12-01-2006, 09:21 AM

We'll probably lose to San Diego, and basically can't afford to lose anything other than that. 10-6, in all likelihood = last season, no playoffs but a crappy draft position.

We cannot afford to take Cleveland or Oakland lightly. Especially Oakland, who honestly should have beaten us a couple of weeks ago.

Chiefnj · 12-01-2006, 09:23 AM

Obviously if the Cheifs lose they have no right and no chance playing a playoff team on the road. On the other hand if they win, IMO, it's no big deal since beating up on Cleveland doesn't mean much. Win in SD and take care of Baltimore at home and then they've proven something. I actually see the road trip to Oakland being a bigger danger and measure of the teams mindset.

greg63 · 12-01-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

No doubt, I had this earmarked as a pivotal matchup as well. I am not worried about the offense, it's there D that bothers me.

I would have thought it would be their D that bothered you.

greg63 · 12-01-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

We'll probably lose to San Diego, and basically can't afford to lose anything other than that. 10-6, in all likelihood = last season, no playoffs but a crappy draft position.

We cannot afford to take Cleveland or Oakland lightly. Especially Oakland, who honestly should have beaten us a couple of weeks ago.

Exactly!

KChiefer · 12-01-2006, 09:28 AM

We'll be OK. I heard they outlawed dildo parties in Clevleand.

siberian khatru · 12-01-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Obviously if the Chiefs lose they have no right and no chance playing a playoff team on the road. On the other hand if they win, IMO, it's no big deal since beating up on Cleveland doesn't mean much. Win in SD and take care of Baltimore at home and then they've proven something. I actually see the road trip to Oakland being a bigger danger and measure of the teams mindset.

I don't think we have to beat SD to prove anything. I think winning on the road anywhere in the NFL, unless maybe you're a powerhouse (which we're not), is a big deal. Beating Cleveland is big to me. I think it means a lot given this franchise's history. I want evidence that Herm is different (in a good way).

Oakland does indeed scare me, too. And after watching Baltimore last night, no way do I want to lose at home to those guys. That has to be a W, too.

We go 4-1, I'm ecstatic.

greg63 · 12-01-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I don't think we have to beat SD to prove anything. I think winning on the road anywhere in the NFL, unless maybe you're a powerhouse (which we're not), is a big deal. Beating Cleveland is big to me. I think it means a lot given this franchise's history. I want evidence that Herm is different (in a good way).

Oakland does indeed scare me, too. And after watching Baltimore last night, no way do I want to lose at home to those guys. That has to be a W, too.

We go 4-1, I'm ecstatic.

We go 3-2, we're out.

chagrin · 12-01-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by greg63

I would have thought it would be their D that bothered you.

Thanks, dickhead

greg63 · 12-01-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

Thanks, dickhead

You're welcome.

Inspector · 12-01-2006, 09:55 AM

This weekend scares me a little - just based on some past performances at this time of the year.

And beating Oakland in Oakland may be tougher than we expect.

It is not only a scary time of the year, it is also a very exciting time for Chiefs fans. December and road games have not been our recent strength. Maybe Herm will alter that legacy.

Winning out would be incredible. I might get back to that sky high level of excitement that I haven't really had since right before the Colts playoff game where we couldn't even make them punt.

greg63 · 12-01-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector

This weekend scares me a little - just based on some past performances at this time of the year.

And beating Oakland in Oakland may be tougher than we expect.

It is not only a scary time of the year, it is also a very exciting time for Chiefs fans. December and road games have not been our recent strength. Maybe Herm will alter that legacy.

Winning out would be incredible. I might get back to that sky high level of excitement that I haven't really had since right before the Colts playoff game where we couldn't even make them punt.

...May be???

**HemiEd** · 12-01-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Especially Oakland, who honestly should have beaten us a couple of weeks ago.

They should have beat Denver as well, they are running out of ways to lose. I hope Randy Moss keeps his shitty attitude a while longer, I am very concerned about the game in Oakland.

siberian khatru · 12-01-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by greg63

We go 3-2, we're out.

Not necessarily. It's rare for 10-6 teams to miss the playoffs.

But why take the chance?

jspchief · 12-01-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Not necessarily. It's rare for 10-6 teams to miss the playoffs.

But why take the chance?

It happens about once every 4 years, so it's not that terribly rare.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-01-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Not necessarily. It's rare for 10-6 teams to miss the playoffs.

But why take the chance?

I would suspect that any team with a 10-6 record to make the playoffs...except us.

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Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-846615	We'll probably lose to San Diego, and basically can't afford to lose anything other than that. 10-6, in all likelihood = last season, no playoffs but a crappy draft position. We cannot afford to take Cleveland or Oakland lightly. Especially Oakland, who honestly should have beaten us a couple of weeks ago.
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12-01-2006, 09:23 AM	#17
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	Obviously if the Cheifs lose they have no right and no chance playing a playoff team on the road. On the other hand if they win, IMO, it's no big deal since beating up on Cleveland doesn't mean much. Win in SD and take care of Baltimore at home and then they've proven something. I actually see the road trip to Oakland being a bigger danger and measure of the teams mindset. __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9914975	This weekend scares me a little - just based on some past performances at this time of the year. And beating Oakland in Oakland may be tougher than we expect. It is not only a scary time of the year, it is also a very exciting time for Chiefs fans. December and road games have not been our recent strength. Maybe Herm will alter that legacy. Winning out would be incredible. I might get back to that sky high level of excitement that I haven't really had since right before the Colts playoff game where we couldn't even make them punt.
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