Haley Says Chiefs Made Three Big Mistakes Against Browns

by Joel Thorman on Dec 21, 2009 8:23 PM CST in 2009 Campaign Comment 31 comments

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said today there were three critical series of mistakes that cost them the game against the Browns.

Offense

"Offensively, the drops, in my mind, made a difference in the game."

Defense

"Defensively, just an inability to get the run stopped proved to be our downfall. Made multiple adjustments in the game to try to get Cleveland’s running game stopped and were unable to do it."

Special Teams

"I thought special teams cannot let a returner beat us like he was able to do. Two returns were absolutely a big difference in the final outcome of the game."

Drops (9), stopping the run (351 yards) and special teams (2 TDs) were the three areas that gave the Chiefs no chance to beat the Browns. It may have seemed that the Chiefs had a chance to win at times but when all three of these phases of the game fail, you're pretty much toast.

"Any one of those three things we don’t allow to occur and we’re probably in a much better mood today," Haley said. "I really mean that – any one of those things."

I think that's true. If the receivers hang on to a couple of those balls, or Jerome Harrison is stopped for negative yards, or Cribbs only takes one back - the Chiefs chances of winning increase.

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Couldn't say it any better

by whodachefs? on Dec 21, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We scored less points than the other team, therefore we lost.

by Clarry on Dec 21, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

try harder

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Dec 22, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cant find the game replay on NFL.com, anyone have the link????

If it's not worth doin' right, then it's not worth doin.

by PBrizzle118 on Dec 21, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

On demand

Is where I watched the game. Wanted to throw the remote at the tv more than once!

by Alaskan Chief on Dec 21, 2009 9:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Master of the obvious

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Dec 21, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

thats what I was thinking when i read this

by KCCheeze on Dec 21, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It is obvious

Unless they could get Willie Lanier of the Ring of Fame, Bobby Bell would have helped too. One of the Chiefs squads had to step up and make THE play.

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 21, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No shit!

by NFL season ticket holder on Dec 21, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

So is it safe to say we draft defense in the first round of the draft?

If not first, second, and third?

by Pontiaclvr on Dec 21, 2009 10:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

everyone I argue with still say Offensive Line...

I disagree…we NEED NEED NEED NEED a DT to be able to stop the run.

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Dec 21, 2009 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Clarification

We NEED a true blue NT to stop the run

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Dec 21, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the clarification...

since Suh is a 4-3 guy and we don’t need another damned 4-3 NT playing DE…

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Dec 21, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

excuse me, 4-3 DT...

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Dec 21, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kris, I'll be more than happy to disagree and argue with you here ...

now maybe someone who can remind these overpaid children HOW to tackle would be worth getting, or a reminder of WHEN to tackle (performance pay? oh, I like that idea!!!)

but in terms of pure talent and pure need … OL all the way

and OC while we’re at it (I hear Chan Gailey is available)

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Dec 22, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There aren't any OL, other than Okung, worthy of an early 1st though

and I’d be hesitant to take him in the top 5, where we’ll be picking. We don’t need a LT, we need interior linemen and you don’t draft interior linemen in the 1st.

Suh would be better suited to a 4-3 imo but the case can be made that he’s strong enough and dominant enough to demand the double team more often than not in a 3-4. I’m inclined to say that it’s irrelevant because he’ll be gone before our pick comes up.

I’m still on the bandwagon for Eric Berry. That’d give us 3 long-term safeties on the roster, 2 starters and a backup that can play ST. Berry’s no slouch in coverage and finds ways to lay out enormous hits on a very regular basis. Think Bernard Pollard but with better leadership skills and 4.4 speed to offset his relatively small ~205 lb frame.

The rest of our picks need to be used on a NT, interior OL (specifically a C), and maybe LBs in that order (as far as need is concerned).

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Dec 22, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Suckage

We are the worst team in all of the AFC. We suck. We need everything. Mabey we should just quit football.

by popum on Dec 21, 2009 11:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well duh.

I think a chimpanzee could have pointed out our three major blunders. Nothing against Haley, but duh.

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Dec 21, 2009 11:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No link to interview....

but he was probably asked what mistakes he thought were made in the game. Giving him the benefit of doubt

by dragon6172 on Dec 22, 2009 5:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thats pretty much it

but if adjustments were made, how how how how did we still allow the yards rushing that we did? wish i had the game film…

Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The greater the fall, the grander the ascention..

by be cee on Dec 22, 2009 12:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

did anyone ever figure out what the record

for most dropped passes in a season is. Haley commented that we probably already set the record this year as he was kinda smiling. I think at this point all you can really do is laugh at the dropped passes, receivers have had how many weeks to get it right and they cant do it. I just laugh anymore as Im watching the games and getting drunk, can you really watch Chiefs games anymore sober?

by banshee_01 on Dec 22, 2009 12:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

considering Haley is SUPPOSED to be the Offensive Guru and made the AZ Cards such a feared passing team ...

… one MIGHT be tempted to think he could do that here, but as this season is showing, apparantly he can’t, and maybe, just maybe … he’s one more overblown Can’t Miss But He Did Miss coaching prospect

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Dec 22, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The only thing Haley left out was the fact that he was...

out coached by a lame duck, and possibly the worst coach in the league.

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Dec 22, 2009 8:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I believe that this game in and of itself finally exposed

what many have pointed out on this site several times. The Kansas City Chiefs may only have as few as 5 true football players who belong as starters in the NFL. This is still a team of second rate talent and that is not a cut on any of the players, just a fact.

I am past blaming all of the people who are responsible for this talent and I am just ready to get this nightmare over with and start afresh with new talent worthy of my support. I think after the last game I am going to post a prayer to lay to rest this monster.

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.

by Lanier63 on Dec 22, 2009 8:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Koolaid

No more Koolaid for me, I’m ready for the paper sacks! Its really bad when the defense knows their going to run the ball, the browns run thier 2 minute offense with runs between tackles. Thats Bad. Word of advice, make sure you use paper sacks and not plastic sacks, Its bad but not that bad.

by Digital on Dec 22, 2009 9:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs