Chiefs Players Say They Didn't Quit Against the Broncos

by Joel Thorman on Dec 7, 2009 2:08 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Losing two consecutive weeks by nearly identical scores, 43-14 and 44-13, has to bring a team down. At this time 8 days ago, the Chiefs had given up 23 points off turnovers, one of the better marks in the league.

They have given up 45 points off turnovers in the last two weeks.

The question, 'Did anyone quit today?' was asked to a handful of Chiefs players. Here's what they said:

Jamaal Charles: "We didn't quit. We just made bad decisions today and it really hurt. When you turn the ball over like that the game goes by fast and that's what happened today."

Glenn Dorsey: "No. I never saw that. We go to work everyday and work too hard to quit."

Bobby Wade: "Not that I know of."

Chris Chambers: "Not at all. Guys went out there and continued to play. This is our job and we take pride in it. It's really the time you can't quit and you have to show your pride and show you want to be part of this team for now and the future."

From my conversations, Dorsey was the most emphatic that the team didn't quit. He's always been that way. That's encouraging to hear, especially from a defensive lineman, because that position has more to do with effort than most positions.

The last two seasons, both miserable, have had this questions question asked and, I think for the most part, the players haven't quit.

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But with efforts like the last two, will get the coach fired.

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by vajazz24 on Dec 7, 2009 2:14 PM CST reply actions

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The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.

by sm7600 on Dec 7, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions

They didn't quit.

And I’m working today, too.

by JacinB on Dec 7, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions

Bobby Wade is in no position to say

if he was trying he should not be in the NFL based on that performance

If he was mailing it in, he should not be in the NFL based on that effort

The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.

by sm7600 on Dec 7, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions

Quit???

Last time I checked…you had to START before you were able to quit.

by Scott B. on Dec 7, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions

Nice Scott B

lol

by Ryan in Nixa on Dec 7, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions

+1

Exactly my thoughts. Well played!

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by Buck'O on Dec 7, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

few players would let themselves down and quit, you only get so many games at the nfl level...thats my take at least...we just have under 8 players that should be starting. counting our K/P.

by SDChief on Dec 7, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions

I am not seeing the fight! I see a lot more fight on AP!

The team needs to match the passion of the fans! I think we have looked flat often on both side of the ball and I don’t see the fire and intensity that other teams can bring. The other notable is we need a player that can get the defense to the next level. We need a Dawkins, Ray Lewis, Bob Sanders type that just from their leadership on the field and intensity, everyone rises to their level.

by casselreadychiefs on Dec 7, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions