Announcers Were Right on Keys to the Chiefs, Jaguars Game

by Joel Thorman on Nov 8, 2009 4:29 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

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

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

Ouch

That stung a little

by jmcgoblue on Nov 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

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

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

Did Haley ever tell why they released him?

by Wrestler189s on Nov 8, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions

"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

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

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

hey -

I actually thought tyson jackson looked good today to. Seemed to play up to his size today. another good game from hali.

by paxi on Nov 8, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

Again,

let’s stop feeding the myth that our D is better this year.

Rashad Jennings 28-yd TD run

Sims-Walker 61-yard TD catch

Jones-Drew 10-yard TD run

WK 9: David Garrard highlights

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST reply actions

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

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

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

agreed

by stagdsp on Nov 8, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

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

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