Chiefs Coach and Quarterback Prepare for Eagles Unique Blitz
by Joel Thorman on Sep 25, 2009 2:54 PM CDT
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the unique blitz schemes of the Philadelphia Eagles. Though the late Jim Johnson was the one who made them famous, replacement coordinator Sean McDermott has continued with the defense.
Head coach Todd Haley was asked about the Eagles blitz packages.
"Looks like they’re carrying over a lot of the same stuff to me," he said. "I would say that it’s hard to see a lot of difference now. Coach (Jim) Johnson was the best as far as the timing and instincts, when he did and didn’t bring (pressure) and staying ahead of the curve, so that’ll be on the new guy to pick up from there. But it doesn’t look like a lot is different. I can’t give enough credit. To me, going against anybody in the league, Coach Johnson was the one."
And how, exactly, do the Chiefs prepare for this?
"Great job of disguising, of either making it appear that they’re coming when they’re not or vice versa and that’s what is tough," Haley said.
Matt Cassel was asked about the Eagles blitz package yesterday.
"They’re very dynamic in their blitz scheme," Cassel told reporters. "They bring multiple looks and bring people from different areas of the field. Safeties get involved, corners get involved, so it’s one of those that you just have to play heads up and people have to be alert for their hots and they have to know their spot adjusts. Our backs need to know if they’re checking one way or another. They are very unique in how they try to come after you."
Cassel also said he and the Chiefs coaches have been paying attention to what the Saints did to the Eagles last week in a 26 point win.
"I think they run an interesting scheme there on offense and they did a lot of things where they were able to utilize certain players. Hopefully we can have some carryover there, but there are no guarantees in this game from one week to the next."
This should be an interesting test for the Chiefs. With a blitz, there's obviously less players in coverage so there will be opportunities for Cassel and Co. They'll just have to capitalize on them.
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I think this will be the key to the game.
How well does the line protect Cassel, and how well does Cassel read the blitz and make the correct throws.
I really think the defense will hold it’s own especially if McNabb is out, but I worry about sacks and the offenses ability to move the ball, score points, and limit turnovers.
It’s good that they are looking at what the Saints did to Philly, but the Saints have what mind wind up being an all time great offense. We just don’t have the ability to do what the Saints can do on offense. No one currently in the NFL does. If we have a chance in this game, I think it has to be a very low scoring, defensive struuggle.
i dont think its going to be so much about defense
as much as I hate to admit it, watching Hali get juked out of his shoes by McFadden on that td run makes me think they are going to give Vick plenty of opportunities.
The chiefs have no one to simulate him in practice and when was the last time we played a truly mobile qb? Especially sans DJ I think they will put up plenty of points on us, so studying the Saints is probably the best idea
Thigpen prob'ly did 'em some good on the scout team this week.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
For me, this KC team is very hard to predict, right now.
Things are very much in flux. There’s a brand-new weapon in Bobby Wade. I’m not sure who’ll be starting at RT or RG.
The O-Line we all hate so much did a pretty darn good job against a D-Line that dominated San Diego for most of a game. And they’ll be a little better – how much? Enough? I’m just not sure.
The D has been stout against the run. I expect that to continue, but they’re not committing anybody with much speed to the pass rush, at least they didn’t last week. I see Bashman beating me to the punch on this, but I’ll go ahead and say I don’t think the 4-man rush is enough, if Vick takes many snaps. I’d rather see more speed attacking the QB, even if it’s slow-footed JaMarcus Russell Stover. That 4-man rush is old-school, built for old-school QBs, who can’t maneuver.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
I see Haley coming out a lot less conservative than the previous two weeks
I think with last weeks (and the weeks before) experience in slow starts and not being aggressive enough, Haley will make some changes. He’s felt this team out for a few weeks and is hopefully getting a good idea of where they’re at. You have to believe he’ll actually have Cassel throw the ball 20+ yards deep a lot more. Though I understand that the O-Line isn’t great and you don’t have a lot of time out there.
Plus…I really think Larry has a great day. He’s due.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
I think we need to do that
and hopefully it will open the run game for some clock control. We probably don’t want to get into a shoot out.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
we just don't have
a good threat without Bowe. They don’t respect us at all
by GHOST OF DT on Sep 27, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
an interception or fumble would be nice...
right about now.
Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.
this is a true
assbeating! Larry looks old as hell too!
by GHOST OF DT on Sep 27, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
What the hell is Colquitt doing?
He’s had two pathetic kicks. He’s going to fall off of Haley’s MVP list pretty damn fast.
that won't do it.
we need defensive scores today. he doesn’t have 3 steps before contact
by GHOST OF DT on Sep 27, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
reverse psychology
we have to use the pass to set up the run.
Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.
Torture
This sucks sitting here watching this happen!
down by 14 and running on 1st and 2nd
At least attempy a pass on first down to get things going. Nothing like are D making Kolb look like a star.
Another crappy punt
by Colquitt. This is looking like one of those days where nothing is going to go right.
I'm sorry guys,
I love the chiefs but I am getting so pissed watching this game, the fact of the matter is that we are terrible, I mean we suck badly, it stings deep down but we are terrible, a joke of a team, Im trying to be optimistic but its embarassing
Like I said above
it’s only bad if the team quits. We’re getting outmanned and outcoached right now, but if they keep doing the jobs we’re likely to get a couple of breaks and end up being in the game.
If they would of got that conversion
on 4th thats messed up, they dont even care where we start on the field they are laughing at our offense
Trying it on 4th and 1?!?!?
The bastards are tryin to run it up on us. Happier than a pig in $hit they didnt get it!
timeout philly
they are wondering how they let us past the 50, thats not in their gameplan andy reid is confused
Going for it on 4th came back to bite them in the ass
Nice catch and touch throw.
good thing I'm out of beer...
otherwise I might become an angry drunk.
Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.
we're gonna have to score
on every drive to have a chance.
Prediction: Tamba gets 10 sacks this year.
I like taking the penalty
it means another penalty and we get a first down. DIdn’t work but I like the decision.
Flag
We are doing pretty good to walk considering we keep on shooting ourselved in the foot!
Eagles would be better off just running straight up O
The wildcat does not seem to be that effective just yet.
Now that we stopped someone....
We need to put some damned points on the board ourselves!
I wondered where all the commenters were
Now I see that they’ve set up an open thread and didn’t post it here.
because cassel has nobody to fucin throw to now other than bowe
good way to build his confidence year one
Don't mean to bring up old shit but...
We bring in a 60 mil quarterback who is supposed to be our franchise and future and we trade away a safety net in gonzo for a 2nd rounder next year.
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