Announcers Were Right on Keys to the Chiefs, Jaguars Game
by Joel Thorman on Nov 8, 2009 4:29 PM CST
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Prior to the Kansas City Chiefs 24-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, CBS announcers Bill Macatee and Steve Beuerlein laid out the keys to the game for each side.
Beuerlein was actually the Jaguars No. 1 draft pick in their inaugural season but he didn't appear to show any bias.
Here were the keys to the game, according to CBS, and how each team fared in that area.
Chiefs: Convert on 3rd downs
"They've got to convert 3rd downs and keep MJD off the field," Beuerlein said.
The Chiefs converted on 4 of 13 third down conversions. Good for a 31% conversion rate.
Five of those eight missed opportunities were on three-and-outs. The Chiefs did not have a drive longer than 8 plays. Part of that is failure to convert on third down.
The 31% actually represents an improvement on the Chiefs part. For the season they've converted 21 of 100 3rd downs, or 21%.
Jaguars: No three-and-outs
"They've got to find their rhythm early or it's going to be a long day," Beuerlein said. Indeed that was the case.
The Jaguars drove inside the Chiefs 40 on two of the first three possessions, but only came away with seven points so they were moving early.
In 11 possessions, the Jaguars only had 2 three-and-outs (compared to the Chiefs 5 in 12 possessions).
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Yep, national pundits still seem to be zeroing in on the Chiefs NFL worst third down conversion percentage, and rightfully so.
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just an FYI Pollard final game stats for today
9 tackles
3 assists
1 pass deflection
2 INTs
wish we had a safety who can play like that … wait, never mind
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Nov 8, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to have to pour myself another glass of Kool Aid after reading that
All I can see right now in my head is that HORRIBLE angle taken by Brown on that long TD by Sims-Walker. That play was the difference in the game.
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
by KCporkchop on Nov 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meh
don’t care how good players are playing for other teams
it’s a moot point
they were released for a reason
* "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 Nov 8, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Have to agree with stag
That was then, this is now. So what if Pollard is playing better now— he was the back line in a terrible defense last year on a 2-14 team.
Re the numbers: Two picks are great. But… Manning threw the ball fifty-one times, the Texan safeties should have had tons of tackles. Bottom line is Manning passed the Colts to a victory (with a little help from Kris Brown).
But also agree somewhat with porkchop, that was an ugly play for Brown, he looked totally out of place. Highly ugly safety play. Ugh. Not sure it completely cost the game, though— better offense could have offset a bid defense mistake.
by Wheatboy74 on Nov 8, 2009 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ya, I agree with you and Stag
I don’t have a big problem with Pollard being released…even average players have some good games.
Just stings a little to hear that after yet another loss….
On the bright side, one step closer to Eric Berry….hahahaha
by jmcgoblue on Nov 8, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"they were released for a reason"
yeah, but what if the reason is that Haley can’t recognize talent?
by paxi on Nov 8, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are killing me!
It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!
by KC4Life on Nov 8, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
on the bright side
Tyson Jackson had 7 Tackles and actually looked like he can help stop the run.
by SwimCoach on Nov 8, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Again,
let’s stop feeding the myth that our D is better this year.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it still sucks but i still say it's better
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 8, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Keep living the dream man.
How does the sand taste in that hole you have your head in?
by ChiefDJ on Nov 8, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
like popeye's chicken
UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
by Leaf on Nov 8, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The rush defense is WAY better.
Jones-Drew is arguably second only to A. Peterson. The Jennings run wasn’t great D by any means, but it was some really good blocking on their part. The pass defense by the secondary (not named Flowers) is HORRIBLE. TERRIBLE. IT STINKS. BAD.
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
by KCporkchop on Nov 8, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree as well
For example: I remember the last game in ‘08, against the Bengals, Cinci ran Benson on off-tackle plays all day and the KC run defense looked like terrible, just falling apart at the point of attack. I think there’s actually hope that over time the rush defense will continue to improve.
by Wheatboy74 on Nov 8, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
another agree
Everybody said that our best shot was making Garrard beat us – only problem is that he did. Sick of moral victories, but I must say I am glad that they got one of their main goals accomplished.
by paxi on Nov 8, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Beuerlein was actually the Jaguars No. 1 draft pick in their inaugural season but he didn't appear to show any bias."
Considering Steve was kicked to the curb for Brunell halfway into the 95 season, I’m amazed he doesn’t hate us more
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Nov 8, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
#1 in the expansion draft
Predictions for 2009:
LJ breaks Chiefs all time rushing record at home
Bowe's numbers regress due to lack of decent QB play.
The D gets better in the second half but still is plagued by big plays
Cassel looks more like the guy Pioli almost cut in the '08 preseason instead of the franchise QB he hoped he would be when he traded him for
Chiefs 6-10
by bonesjackson on Nov 8, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
After watching Brown and Ryan today,
then seeing what Pollard and TG did, I feel it’s safe to say that Pioli was not lying when he said the “right 53” might not be the most talented 53.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 8, 2009 5:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would rather have talented 53...
maybe we would win some games…
by Wrestler189s on Nov 8, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want the right 53 who are preferrably talented.
Then we win some Championships and not just a few games, we did the few games thing during the late 90’s with Gunther and it wasn’t pretty.
by WesternChief on Nov 8, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then seeing what Pollard and TG did, I feel it’s safe to say that Pioli was not lying when he said the "right 53" might not be the most talented 53.
I think the Royal$ GM $aid $omething about that
Predictions for 2009:
LJ breaks Chiefs all time rushing record at home
Bowe's numbers regress due to lack of decent QB play.
The D gets better in the second half but still is plagued by big plays
Cassel looks more like the guy Pioli almost cut in the '08 preseason instead of the franchise QB he hoped he would be when he traded him for
Chiefs 6-10
by bonesjackson on Nov 8, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TONY DIDN'T WANT TO PLAY IN KC ANYMORE.
AADFKAJLSDFKAN;FKLANLSKFDJSKD!!!!!!!!!!!
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
by YNinja on Nov 8, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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