Offensive Penalties the Lowlight in Chiefs Loss to the Eagles
by Joel Thorman on Sep 27, 2009 3:30 PM CDT
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PrintLate in the Kansas City Chiefs 34-14 debacle to the Philadelphia Eagles, one of the CBS announcers said the Chiefs had seven offensive penalties.
Seven! Three were from receivers, one on the quarterback and three on the offensive line. Branden Albert was one of them so the miscues in his sophomore season continue.
“Penalties are something we coach hard and talk about a lot,” head coach Todd Haley told reporters after the game. “We’ve got to do a better job as coaches. When you have that many penalties two weeks in a row that falls on me."
Here's a quick snapshot of the Chiefs offensive penalties with the down and distance.
- 1st and 10: Mark Bradley - Offensive pass interference (10 yards)
- 2nd and 21: Matt Cassel - Delay of game (5 yards)
- 1st and 10: Branden Albert - Offensive holding (10 yards)
- 2nd and 7: Brian Waters - False Start (5 yards)
- 3rd and 10: Ikechuku Ndukwe - Offensive holding (10 yards)
- 2nd and 7: Sean Ryan - Offensive pass interference (10 yards)
- 2nd and 14: Mark Bradley - Offensive holding (10 yards)
The Chiefs were moved back 60 yards on those seven penalties. The Chiefs offense, as noted by Phil Simms earlier today, is not where they expected to be. That means seven offensive penalties gives them almost no chance.
Sigh. Maybe we'll just start copy and pasting articles from weeks 10-17 last year.
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noot just the penalties
but what was with running the ball on almost every third and long?
another long year
Before you build yourself up, you must tear somebody else down.
It's admitting that you think your best chance is to get lucky
rather than take it to ‘em. It’s admitting that you have more faith in a 10% probability play than a 50% probability play. In other words, you have no confidence that you can beat ’em straight up.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
KC looks...
absolutely awful. Frankly I am embarassed to be a Chiefs fan right now. The last 2 years were horrible, and this season is not going to be any better. Honestly I’d be surprised if we even match last seasons win total. If I didn’t hate the Broncos so much I think I’d have to swear my allegiance elsewhere.
Disgusting.
You know...
I don’t understand why when I make a post people freak out and attack me. I am simply stating how the Chiefs look like garbage. I don’t care how big of a fan you are, but can you honestly tell me they AREN’T awful in every way possible? Those of you who remain optimistic, congratulations. You have a much higher tolerance for pain than I do.
by 5280ChiefsFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
It's one of those things, buddy...
You never ever tell die hard fans that you’re thinking about changing allegiance. Even if you’re just kidding…even if you’re just speaking out of frustration. That thought NEVER enters into a true fan’s mind. Of course we stunk it up against the Eagles. They’re good—we’re not. But, one day we WILL be. It may not be for years and years. But, if you’re a true fan of the Chiefs (not just of winning teams or football in general) you will just suffer through the tough times (with a lot of beer) until we work our way to the top. It sucks it lose all the time—but, when we’re a dominant team again, it’ll be sooooo much sweeter for those of us who stuck by our team.
So, if you’re really thinking about changing teams, I’m sure there are plenty of seats left on many bandwagons. If you’re a Chiefs fan for life, don’t expect to write that stuff and not get grief for it.
Just my opinion.
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Sep 27, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I feel ya...
I honestly could never change my allegiance. I am just tired of the Chiefs not improving. This is year 3 of a very low point in the history of the franchise, and I, like many others, was excited for a fresh start with Pioli/Haley. The team is really struggling…again, and I just don’t know how much longer I can take this and keep my sanity!
by 5280ChiefsFan on Sep 27, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
If you have lived through teenagers, this is a piece of cake
or I’m insane already :(
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 27, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 Rec
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 27, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The chirfs could go winless
this year and next and only go 8-8 the 3rd and i would just quit watching football
before i swore allegance to the donks or faiders.
by Bestofthewest on Sep 27, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Won't be that bad
Hang on there we are going to win at Least four.
I think I will put that in my Sig!
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 27, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what i mean
I could never be alinged with those others
by Bestofthewest on Sep 27, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
disguisting
these guys are PROFESSIONALS ! i could gather 22 guys on this site and put up a better effort than they did . the play calling was atrocious against a aggressive defense use screens and reverses from shotgun get them thinking about misdirection running the ball up the middle for 2 yards is stupid make them pay everytime they blitz no whatsoever creativity to the offense look what the eagles did …no mcnabb westbrook or curtis ,they used the wildcat and mix it up on us its fucking simple! get the ball into your playmakers hands a few direct snaps to lj or charles you saw the bradley pass was wide open more of that kinda stuff you see blitzing stop . have bradley in the wildcat or thigpen so often let them run it try something unique what the hell !
Careful.
" i could gather 22 guys on this site and put up a better effort than they did ."
Haley made a comment similiar to that, and it isn’t working out so well…
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
2nd and 21: Matt Cassel - Delay of game (5 yards)
did Haley scream at him to Snap The F—king Ball
it would have been the “fair” thing to do
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
Overall
seriously pardon my french but today was a fucking abysmal performance from our squad. I really think if our defense actually decided NOT to try and shoulder tackle EVERYONE and instead wrap up the ball carrier we wouldn’t (read: might not) have had 34 fucking points put up on us. Like I said I apologize for the dropping of the F- Bomb but my God after this shitty performance its necessary.
The fans knew-----
a long time ago that we needed offensive linemen———-I guess the fans know better than the Chiefs brass———-pretty sad.
Hell, the ones we thought we could count on are the worst of the bunch!
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
The two pass interference calls
are going to be what I want to hear more about. Haley (and Len Dawson) seemed to think that the refs may have been interpreting the rules incorrectly. I’ll be interested to hear if there is any info from the league on that. In fact, I’d like to know if we can hear about the comments from the league on the penalties. I still think the roughing call against Russell was a bad call. Does this front office seem inclined to share that info?
A couple of bad calls are the least of their problems.
It’s not like we were in this game at any point. Become respectable and maybe we get a few of those calls.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
I don't disagree
but I’d still like to know if those calls were correct or not. They did signifcantly impact the game. The late hit/roughing call on Russell could have cost them the game.
Even that call wasnt' the game.
Flowers holds on to a pick six and it’s game over. Too many plays within their control that they don’t make is their biggest problem. Another dropped INT today (Carr). Make a difference? Maybe. Take possession on a short field, score, confidence, who knows? Probably not a different outcome, but you have to make those plays to be a good team. KC just doesn’t.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
Let's pool our money----
and buy the Chiefs. Could we do any worse? Fans at AP and elsewhere I mean.
I've always wondered
what would be the result of a fan based franchise. Select draft picks by pole numbers, spend money like a drunken sailor. At least it would be entertaining.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 27, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
To Big Chief
Just to make it more clear——I wasn’t dissing the fans. I was saying the team couldn’t be worse and maybe we should own it. Aren’t the Packers owned by the fans?
I still disagree
I’ve watched this team for a LONG time. I think it we won’t know what where this team really is until much later in the season. I’ve seen worse teams. Hell, based on what I’ve seen so far I’ve seen worse Chiefs teams.
I disagree with your statement
This team is shaping up to be worse than last year’s team. Lets take a look. Last year we found a way to be competitive with “good” teams (ex. Miami, San Diego, Tampa Bay, New Orleans, The Jets, New England kinda, The Jets) but this year is completely different. We are jokes compared to the teams we are facing. The only reason we were close in the Ravens game was due to the blocked punt and the int by DJ which set up an easy TD. Take those two plays away and how close was that game? Against the Raiders the D played well only because Russel is the worst starting QB of all time. He had recievers open ALL DAY but he couldn’t complete a single pass. If the raiders had a competant QB in to make those completions then the raiders would have scored a lot more against us. And today, a great team with great talent completely man handled us. This week we had no lucky plays or lucky mistakes by the other team and look what happened. A disgraceful blowout.
I didn't mention last year vs. this year
And I think it’s still too early to say. We were still trying to figure out who could even play QB at this point last season. I see reasons to believe we’ll end the season as a better team. You’re entitled to believe otherwise.
That's pretty sane.
But my respect for Haley’s coaching went way down, today. And my respect for Pioli’s plan went way down, today.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Can't blame refs....
Sure, some of the calls were ticky tack and its.frustrating but we habe to be able to stop the TE over the middle!.
by chiefsfan62 on Sep 27, 2009 5:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't see other teams with the number of offensive pass interference.
T.G. seemed to get these calls as well.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Sep 27, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
WHY THE HELL DID WE FIRE THE OC?
From the playing calling I have seen from Haley the last 2 weeks I have to ask why did we fire Gailey? Haley’s play calling has totally SUCKED. Run run run run and run some more into a brick wall. Hell Gailey could have done that. With Haley calling games like this if we win more then 2 games I will be surprised.
I see your point...
but, to me, it wouldn’t have been any better if we tried to pass all day. We can’t establish a long-ball threat because nobody can get down the field in the one second that Cassel has to throw the ball. So, we try the short passes but that doesn’t work either. It’s pick your poison for whoever is the OC. We will not be fun to watch on offense until we get even an average offensive line. Hopefully someone will want our number one pick in the 2010 draft so we can move down a bit and lock up some OL studs. The only way we win a game this year is if a team COMPLETELY overlooks us, is on their 3rd string QB, and has 3 or 4 of their D-linemen get hurt. Sad. But, I still love screaming Chieeeeeeeeefs every time we make a good play!
by STL-CHIEFS-FAN on Sep 27, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless the Oline plays better it won't matter what plays are called.
Call a run and there are three lineman in the backfield for Johnson to run into. Call a pass and Cassel is running for his life. The Oline is horrible an unless they improve we will not win any games this year.
I think Haley probably
was told to knock off the ranting and cussing out of the players because its making a bad situation look worse
by Bestofthewest on Sep 27, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't blame refs....
Sure, some of the calls were ticky tack and its frustrating but we have to be able to stop the TE over the middle!
W Otherwi
by chiefsfan62 on Sep 27, 2009 7:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Can't blame refs....
Sure, some of the calls were ticky tack and its frustrating but we have to be able to stop the TE over the middle!
W Otherwi
by chiefsfan62 on Sep 27, 2009 7:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I am balming the refs. this loss is totally on them.
Once they blew that whistle to signal Succop to kick the ball of to the Eagles the game was over.
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