The Chiefs running backs vs. SD

by Peterman700 on Oct 22, 2009 6:08 AM CDT

So the Chiefs host the Chargers this Sunday in what should be a grind out type game. I can see the Chiefs playing pretty well in this game, as the Chargers are kind of an enigma. They sometimes look like a playoff team and other times seem to lose their identity.

I am hopeful that based on our lack of a running game thus far, although Larry Johnson was better against the Skins, I hope the Chiefs give Charles AND Savage some plays. Savage, looked pretty good in his limited opportunites and the Chiefs could really benefit from throwing some more screen plays.

I know it takes an athletic offensive line to get out and block on a screen play, but KC needs to mix it up with as many different looks as possible. Use the assets.

Charles and Savage could provide some nice relief and a changeup, so the Chargers are on their heels more. Johnson has just not had the burst this year.

Thoughts?

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The last thing we need is more f'in screens

But hey, I really hope we pound pound pound that rock all day long. Wear em out early and let our conditioning take over the game later on.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 22, 2009 6:18 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

If I see another screen...

I’m going to yank my f"ing hair out. They arent working, especially in our 3rd and 16 situations that we seem to keep using them in.
The WR screen isnt doing much for us either, especially in the first series of the Washington game…

"It’s a new dawn in Kansas City. Waters, the rest of the players, and the media had better get a grasp of it, and fast. The old Chiefs are indeed dead." - Nick Athan Warpaint Illustrated

by MansGame on Oct 23, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I think...

Let LJ pound it and wear down the defense. If Haley wants draw plays then give it to Charles who has the speed to get around the corner. Make them respect our run game.

The Chiefs were actually good the last time Kenny Smith has played in a game. Gives you an idea of how long ago that was. lol

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 22, 2009 6:37 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

my hunch - just a hunch - is that LJ will continue to get the vast majority of carries ...

until after the bye week when we begin to see Kolby Smith, at least some

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 22, 2009 9:55 AM CDT reply actions

Hope so

I have Maurice Jones Drew on a bi-week so I’m starting LJ on my FF team.
Craig is getting nervous about that one.

Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 22, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

I dropped LJ from my fantasy roster......

and grabbed Succop off the waivers! Sad really……..

by Hail2DaChiefs on Oct 22, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions

craig-

Me too… MJD on the bye, LJ in the lineup…

He should at least get 8 points again, right?

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

He may do okay vs SD...

I wouldn’t expect a HUGE performance but, somewhere in the neighborhood of last week isn’t out of the question. Maybe even a little better.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 22, 2009 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

chargers really are soft

we just need to beat em up they are scared to get hit ……not allowed to juice up anymore

by Redreign on Oct 22, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

actually SD can get killed by screens

but with a lack of williams at NT…we should be able to run all over them….by that I mean LJ may average…4 per carry heh…

by SDChief on Oct 22, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

Our O-line sucks at running the screen. Just not athletic enough to pull it off.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 22, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

La la la la

Our O-line sucks ~~at running the screen. Just not athletic enough to pull it off~~.

Corrected that for you.

Let LJ pound it and wear down the defense

3 and punt, 3 and punt, 3 and punt …. Yeah, that’ll wear the other team out. All that time sitting on the bench is sure to wear them down. They will drink so much Gatorade that they make themselves sick and can’t play. =P

Charles and Savage to share the carries and “catch” more balls than they run with. With San Diego struggling so badly to get pressure on the QB I think this is the week that the Matt Cassel shows us he can throw the ball 35 times a game if he has to.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Oct 22, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions