Monday Morning Whitlock..just like I predicted... - Page 3

Deberg_1990 · 11-21-2005, 06:25 AM

He feels pretty much how I feel i guess....great win but dont get your hopes up yet, it was the Texans...

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13221479.htm

Pretty stadium, ugly team

fixed in second-to-last graph that Texans also scored TD in lone win

HOUSTON — This Super Bowl-retractable roof thing is a negotiation, right?

So why not tell NFL honcho Paul Tagliabue we’ll redo the toilets, walkways, suites and put a roof on Arrowhead Stadium, if he’ll guarantee the Chiefs a Super Bowl appearance in the next 10 years?

I’d rather see the Chiefs play in the Super Bowl than have the Truman Sports Complex play host to one. If Tags won’t go for that, then I’ve got a counteroffer: We remodel, contingent on Carl Peterson’s removal as general manger/president of the Chiefs at the conclusion of King Carl’s next five-year plan.

Seriously, Tagliabue’s Super Bowl proposal is a sign that the league views Kansas City as an expansion city. We’re Houston.

After the Oilers/Titans bolted H-town for Tennessee in a stadium dispute, the NFL promised Houston an expansion team and a Super Bowl in exchange for a $420 million stadium with a retractable roof.

Houston played host to a Super Bowl in 2004, and it currently has the distinct displeasure of being the home of the NFL’s worst football franchise.

Sitting at the top of Reliant Stadium on Sunday night as the Chiefs toyed with the Texans — eventually winning 45-17 — Houstonians didn’t seem all that pleased with the deal they cut with Tags. Don’t get it twisted. Reliant Stadium is breathtaking. The people of Houston should be very proud. They built arguably the NFL’s best stadium.

But watching bad football in a bright, shiny new stadium is absolutely no fun.

With their team behind 31-7, most of the crowd left at halftime. Who could blame them? Their throats were sore from booing. Houston’s play-calling stunk. Quarterback David Carr still makes rookie decisions. Coach Dom Capers makes Gary Pinkel look like an innovator. The Texans might have the only defensive line in football incapable of mounting a pass rush against the Chiefs’ tackle-depleted offensive line.

Did I mention that the Texans can’t stop the run? Larry Johnson had 117 yards and two TDs at halftime. He wound up breaking the Chiefs’ single-game rushing record, finishing the night with 211 yards. About the only thing that stopped Johnson all night was when the Chiefs pulled him from the game 6 yards shy of the Barry Word-breaking 200-yard barrier. Dick Vermeil and Al Saunders have never met an offensive record they didn’t want to break, so it was rather surprising to see L.J. jog to the sideline on what should have been KC’s last offensive possession.

Rather than get L.J. a record, Vermeil and Saunders originally chose to pad Trent Green’s TD stats (a cheap 6-yarder to Samie Parker) and give off-the-streets running back Dee Brown a token carry.

Fortunately for Johnson — and Vermeil and Saunders — the Houston offense continued its season-long tradition of playing dead. The Chiefs got the ball back, and Larry rushed for 17 yards in two carries before backup QB Todd Collins kneeled a couple of times and ran out the clock.

We were very close to having a Shaun Alexander moment. Remember, last year Alexander ripped Seattle coach Mike Holmgren because Holmgren failed to get Alexander the carries he needed to finish as the league’s rushing leader.

Now, we all know that Vermeil and Saunders would call timeouts, instruct players to take penalties, demand instant-replay rulings and let a game go into overtime if Green were anywhere near breaking a record. But Larry’s shot at making a little history nearly slipped their minds. I’m sure it was a coincidence and Larry needed the rest.

(And if this game weren’t so freaking boring and predictable, I’d probably let the whole thing slide without comment. But it really did bother me.)

If you didn’t know any better, you could have left Reliant Stadium believing the Chiefs were a rock-solid playoff team, a poor man’s version of the Indianapolis Colts. Eddie Kennison looked like a No. 1 receiver. Tony Gonzalez looked like Antonio Gates. Eric Warfield raced 57 yards into the end zone with an interception. Sammy Knight and Greg Wesley reminded me of Doug Plank and Gary Fencik. Knight and Wesley were physical in run support and head-hunters in pass coverage.

The Houston Texans solved every problem the Buffalo Bills exposed.

The Texans are quite good at making their opposition appear sharp. Houston’s offensive unit has yet to score more than two touchdowns in a game this season. Houston’s lone victory this season came courtesy of one touchdown and four Kris Brown field goals against the Browns.

But remember, Houston played host to the Super Bowl in 2004, and the people of Houston have a gorgeous stadium in which to watch Carr, Capers and (general manager Charlie) Casserly stumble about. It’s quite a deal. Just ask Paul Tagliabue.

Inspector · 11-21-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk13

I'd like to know when I became so incapable as a person that I have to be told that I shouldn't enjoy a victory. Really, what the hell are we doing here if we can't even enjoy a win even over a bad team? I'm not running around screaming Super Bowl with underwear on my head or anything, but is saying "don't get too excited" really necessary?

But...

theres nothing wrong with underwear on your head....is there?

(maybe this is why I keep getting those strange looks all the time....)

11-21-2005, 06:25 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $144454	Monday Morning Whitlock..just like I predicted... He feels pretty much how I feel i guess....great win but dont get your hopes up yet, it was the Texans... http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13221479.htm Pretty stadium, ugly team fixed in second-to-last graph that Texans also scored TD in lone win HOUSTON — This Super Bowl-retractable roof thing is a negotiation, right? So why not tell NFL honcho Paul Tagliabue we’ll redo the toilets, walkways, suites and put a roof on Arrowhead Stadium, if he’ll guarantee the Chiefs a Super Bowl appearance in the next 10 years? I’d rather see the Chiefs play in the Super Bowl than have the Truman Sports Complex play host to one. If Tags won’t go for that, then I’ve got a counteroffer: We remodel, contingent on Carl Peterson’s removal as general manger/president of the Chiefs at the conclusion of King Carl’s next five-year plan. Seriously, Tagliabue’s Super Bowl proposal is a sign that the league views Kansas City as an expansion city. We’re Houston. After the Oilers/Titans bolted H-town for Tennessee in a stadium dispute, the NFL promised Houston an expansion team and a Super Bowl in exchange for a $420 million stadium with a retractable roof. Houston played host to a Super Bowl in 2004, and it currently has the distinct displeasure of being the home of the NFL’s worst football franchise. Sitting at the top of Reliant Stadium on Sunday night as the Chiefs toyed with the Texans — eventually winning 45-17 — Houstonians didn’t seem all that pleased with the deal they cut with Tags. Don’t get it twisted. Reliant Stadium is breathtaking. The people of Houston should be very proud. They built arguably the NFL’s best stadium. But watching bad football in a bright, shiny new stadium is absolutely no fun. With their team behind 31-7, most of the crowd left at halftime. Who could blame them? Their throats were sore from booing. Houston’s play-calling stunk. Quarterback David Carr still makes rookie decisions. Coach Dom Capers makes Gary Pinkel look like an innovator. The Texans might have the only defensive line in football incapable of mounting a pass rush against the Chiefs’ tackle-depleted offensive line. Did I mention that the Texans can’t stop the run? Larry Johnson had 117 yards and two TDs at halftime. He wound up breaking the Chiefs’ single-game rushing record, finishing the night with 211 yards. About the only thing that stopped Johnson all night was when the Chiefs pulled him from the game 6 yards shy of the Barry Word-breaking 200-yard barrier. Dick Vermeil and Al Saunders have never met an offensive record they didn’t want to break, so it was rather surprising to see L.J. jog to the sideline on what should have been KC’s last offensive possession. Rather than get L.J. a record, Vermeil and Saunders originally chose to pad Trent Green’s TD stats (a cheap 6-yarder to Samie Parker) and give off-the-streets running back Dee Brown a token carry. Fortunately for Johnson — and Vermeil and Saunders — the Houston offense continued its season-long tradition of playing dead. The Chiefs got the ball back, and Larry rushed for 17 yards in two carries before backup QB Todd Collins kneeled a couple of times and ran out the clock. We were very close to having a Shaun Alexander moment. Remember, last year Alexander ripped Seattle coach Mike Holmgren because Holmgren failed to get Alexander the carries he needed to finish as the league’s rushing leader. Now, we all know that Vermeil and Saunders would call timeouts, instruct players to take penalties, demand instant-replay rulings and let a game go into overtime if Green were anywhere near breaking a record. But Larry’s shot at making a little history nearly slipped their minds. I’m sure it was a coincidence and Larry needed the rest. (And if this game weren’t so freaking boring and predictable, I’d probably let the whole thing slide without comment. But it really did bother me.) If you didn’t know any better, you could have left Reliant Stadium believing the Chiefs were a rock-solid playoff team, a poor man’s version of the Indianapolis Colts. Eddie Kennison looked like a No. 1 receiver. Tony Gonzalez looked like Antonio Gates. Eric Warfield raced 57 yards into the end zone with an interception. Sammy Knight and Greg Wesley reminded me of Doug Plank and Gary Fencik. Knight and Wesley were physical in run support and head-hunters in pass coverage. The Houston Texans solved every problem the Buffalo Bills exposed. The Texans are quite good at making their opposition appear sharp. Houston’s offensive unit has yet to score more than two touchdowns in a game this season. Houston’s lone victory this season came courtesy of one touchdown and four Kris Brown field goals against the Browns. But remember, Houston played host to the Super Bowl in 2004, and the people of Houston have a gorgeous stadium in which to watch Carr, Capers and (general manager Charlie) Casserly stumble about. It’s quite a deal. Just ask Paul Tagliabue.
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