2008 Preseason Already a Relative Success

by Chris Thorman on Aug 20, 2008 5:41 AM CDT in 2008 Preseason Comment 17 comments

When is an NFL kicker going to line up for a field goal, raise his hand in the air and call his shot? Just like Jake Taylor in Major League. "Novak is pointing to the bleachers! He's calling his shot!"

Good morning everyone. I've got a few more stats for you to look at, comparing the four preseason games from last to the two the Kansas City Chiefs have played so far this year. The more I look back on 2007 the more I realize what a black hole it will be in my memory. That wasn't even football we were playing last year. And I really need to watch the two preseseason games because I'm starting to sound like a broken record.

	2008	2007
1st downs	40	51
Total yards	682	897
3rd down %	43.3% (13/30)	30% (15/50)
TDs	4	3
Points	41	32

DJ and Direckshun have some good stuff already posted from last night so I won't take up too much more of your time. Here's a little Chiefs blogosphere round up for you.

KC Chiefs Fanatic - Roster Roundup - WR

Arrowhead Addict - Biggest Personnel Mistake?

BobGretz.com - Wednesday Morning Cup 'O Chiefs

Kent Babb, KC Star - Though just a temp for Chiefs, Taylor hopes to make lasting impression

Is this the golden age for Kansas City Chiefs coverage or what? We have so many sources of information, so many interesting and excellent people covering our team and the best sports staff of any newspaper in the country. Kent Babb is my favorite Star columnist; Bob Gretz runs the best Chiefs sports blog; and there is so much video and other media content out there to satisfy even the most die-hard fans.

To you older fans reading this, how does 2008 compare to twenty, thirty or even forty years ago as far as the quality of coverage? Do you like more choices and more outlets or has the level of discussion declined in your opinion?

I have a mean libertarian streak in me so I'm always going to say more choice is better.

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Herb at RT

Herb is a bit small for a tackle, though he appears strong enough and apparently uses technique to his advantage. My concern is that if he moves to RT he will more than likely be facing the bigger of the defense’s two DE’s…will he be able to handle a bull rush from these guys that are only 10-15 lbs. lighter than him (compared with RDE’s who may weigh 30 lbs. less than Taylor)? Of course, if Teddy-Barry Richardson would just get pissed off and step up, the size of our RT would no longer be an issue – he is a freakishly large young man.

by PVChiefsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If you look back at the Chicago game

there was a running play where Taylor was supposed to seal off the left side – he did, but he got called for holding. Watch it carefully, Herb is on his knees, with his back to LJ, and grabs and pushes a defender so hard that the defender ended up on the ground…and Herb wasn’t even standing. I think that shows some serious upper body strength.

by PVChiefsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Smokin' Herb

I can’t wait to see how he develops over the rest of the preseason. The guy hasn’t given up a sack yet, which is huge in my book, especially considering the league high we allowed last year. He also hasn’t had a single false start as far as I know.

This guy is the best stop-gap LT we’ve had in years (Black, Turley, whoever). I hope he manages to push Tosh off of RT when Albert gets back to full speed. Until then, I am comfortable with big Smokin’ Herb manning the left side of our line.

by Ochophosphate on Aug 20, 2008 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ummm...

I’m pretty sure that this is the best Chiefs sports blog

by stag on Aug 20, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, thanks!

Couldn’t do it without you guys.

by Chris Thorman on Aug 20, 2008 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That mean libertarian streak...

totally makes up for the gaffe about the Broncos/Chiefs game at Arrowhead last season that you guys posted a couple weeks back.

by Sudden on Aug 20, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Good to hear.

by Chris Thorman on Aug 20, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Video

I agree with stag, this is the first site I check in the morning, I wonder how I made so many years without it. Excellent work. Also where is all this great video you speak of? Are you just refering to NFL.com, kcchiefs.com, and the star? Or are there other sites to check, I havent been able to watch any preseason game and wont be able too here in New Orleans. Is there a site to download at? Maybe a torrent?

by ChiefinSaintsland on Aug 20, 2008 10:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For us old folks, could someone explain what a torrent is?

by Lanier63 on Aug 20, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Torrent

A torrent is a data file that allows users to file-share various forms of media without it being tracable because while you’re downloading it, you’re collecting individual bits of data from several different users at the same time in order to make a complete digital file, as opposed to the old napster/kazaa/limewire model where you’re getting the file downloaded in entirety from a single user.

by Sudden on Aug 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs