Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 12/2
by Joel Thorman on Dec 2, 2009 6:50 AM CST
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PrintNot a whole lot out there today so a few updates on the rest of the AFC West and other NFL stuff.
Chiefs News Chiefs Update | Chiefs Football at BobGretz.com
Since he became the starter, Charles has 12 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. His catch last Sunday against the Chargers was a thing of beauty. Back at the start of the regular season, Haley and his offensive staff had Charles spend time every week with the wide receivers catching footballs. In those practices, he ran receivers routes, not running back routes. That extra work really showed up on the 49-yard play against San Diego. Charles had to adjust to coverage from CB Quentin Jammer and an underthrown ball from QB Matt Cassel. He did both on the fly and caught the ball.
Chiefs secondary has been exposed with big plays - KansasCity.com
The other thing that has held back the Chiefs this season is an overall lack of speed on defense. Kansas City is one of the NFL’s slowest teams, and the team understands that the Chiefs aren’t likely to return to relevance until that fact is addressed. The team could pursue a free-agent safety during the offseason or wait and try its hand at one of the elite safeties, Tennessee’s Eric Berry or Southern California’s Taylor Mays, in April’s draft. In the meantime, the Chiefs are stuck with what they have. And it’s not as if they haven’t spent this season looking for solutions. They haven’t yet discovered a long-term fix, and it has become clear that, until they do, teams will continue targeting the widening hole in Kansas City’s defense.
I will come back the next time the Steelers and Chiefs play. I’m sure the Steelers will whip the Chiefs then. If they do, I can only hope that I will be half as gracious a winner as the Chiefs fans showed themselves to be.
The Kansas City Chiefs Won't Lay Down For Us! - Mile High Report
Entering into week 13 doesn't leave me feeling very quavery, but it does have me a little concerned. The Kansas City Chiefs have of late been one of our toughest games to win, especially in Arrow Head Stadium in December. Shannahan couldn't do it and what makes new head coach Josh McDaniels think he can some how break this tradition? For one thing, his ideals and schemes are not the prior regimes schemes. What he has though is a system that is very hard to decipher and defend against, at least when it is working right. I want to discuss with the brilliant minds of MHR and ArrowHead Pride of how this game will be decided one way or another.
Michael Vick Expects A Standing Ovation? OK, Not Really - SB Nation
Vick smiled when asked about the kind of reaction he expected from Falcons fans. "I'm going to get a great reaction from the crowd. It's going to be a standing ovation," he said, smiling. "It's still my city."No, Michael Vick! Don't Say
That! (Oh. Nevermind.) - SB Nation
"I wish I could have a dog right now more than anything in the world," Vick admitted while acknowledging that his judge has banned him from owning dogs after a lifetime spent with the animals.Message to Al (website petition) -
Can you remember all of this? Because, to be honest, all of this is hazy at best for me. There were times where the Raiders would have more than 10 total TDs in 11 quarters; now the Raiders have 10 offensive TDs in 11 whole games. There were games where Rich Gannon carved up defenses for 350+ yards of passing, now we're lucky to get 350 yards in a month. There was a time when the Raiders had the best record for Monday Night Football games; now, as fans, we dread having the Raiders on primetime because we don't want to be embarrassed in front of the entire nation. I am tired of seeing MY TEAM get pummeled week in and week out. I am sick of seeing the storied Silver and Black trampled under the feet of mouthy commentators after another pitiful performance. And I am FED UP with losing. It's time for a change.
State of the AFC West Week 12 - Bolts From The Blue
On the other hand, I was going to say how the Chiefs had improved; that was until the annoying Chief trolls came. It's a good thing that they did come because the Chiefs didn't really improve, they still suck; maybe just slightly less so with the release of Johnson. Jamaal Charles looks like the only good player on that team though.
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Safetys
I like Nate Allen and Stuckey in the second and in the middle round Rolle cuz while he is not a burner you know Pioli likes a Rhodes Scholar.
yessir!
If they cant’ get Berry, Allen or Rolle would be GREAT consolation prizes.
Stuckey is probably OK too, but I HATE KU so much, I can’t encourage that pick :)
* "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
* Stats are for losers
Thanks!
Home internet bit the dust last night (setting up xbox live and I screwed the pooch). I came into work early to get this done, but now I just have to do work.
Joel man got your slack buddy!
Things happen, enjoy the day “off” from getting up early to do the research. :)
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
lol
:p
enjoy the day "off" from getting up early
That’s the problem, I got up earlier and went into work early to do it from here. =) Maybe I can at least leave early.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Dec 2, 2009 10:13 AM CST up reply actions
Charles had to adjust to coverage from CB Quentin Jammer and an underthrown ball from QB Matt Cassel. He did both on the fly and caught the ball.
There has been wayyyyy too many underthrown deep balls. I mean, they’re not as bad as Pigpen, but still. Cassel was purported to have a cannon, and he really doesn’t. Or it’s broken. Or at least not fully functional. Chambers almost got hurt because of Cassel’s underthrowing, and we have missed at least 7 touchdowns this season on balls that were underthrown.
This is why I want to see Brodie more. Did anyone else get excited when he overthrew whichever receiver he was throwing at during the SD game?
Face it
The only way Brodie see’s the field this season is either from the bench where he belongs and will stay safe. Or if Cassel gets injured, and even then I think I’d rather see Gut get in there. Croyle has had his shot at the starting position and failed due to injury, Gut is the future back-up and needs playing time. When Croyle’s contract is up he is gone that is if he makes it through another training camp which is not looking likely. So please stop calling for Brodie, it’s not going to happen not this year or any other year, He’s toast.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
I hate to play devil's advocate
but Brodie Croyle looked pretty decent to me in the Ravens game, which is the last time I saw him play, I would consider (especially since he doesn’t hit our cap that hard) resigning him. He also took some pretty hard hits, but made some pretty tight throws when called upon. I don’t understand how a guy that is 1. Not hitting our pocketbooks, 2. A decent enough QB that I wouldn’t be offended if he came in and played a few games, and 3. Is still working hard, taking his opportunities as they come to him, keeping his nose clean and doing everythign asked of him (no he didn’t Peyton Manning it up against the Ravens, but I thought he did a great job of managing the game) is still taking so much flak from a lot of fans. Seriously?! We have so many other positions to worry about that are bigger deals than getting rid of one of our 3 projects (Cassel is still young enough to be one) and if you took an objective look at our situation you would realize that.
huff, puff OK now that my rant is over you can go back to gazing longingly at my profile pic.
"You can't polish a turd", old guy, Christine
"Let your anger be, like a monkey in a pinata, hiding amongst the candy, hoping the kids don't break through with their sticks!" Master Payne, King Pow
I agree.
What harm does it do to resign Croyle??? He is as good as 95% of the backups in the league and has a ton of upside. From what I have seen, there is no dropoff in quality from Cassel to Croyle. In fact, Cassel has yet to put up a game with a passer rating anywhere close to Croyle’s vs Baltimore. It should be known that I was stoked when Cassel got signed here but he has disappointed me ever since he has been here. I think Croyle has a better arm, better pocket awareness and a quicker release than Cassel as well as better accuracy.
Let the lashing begin!!!!
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