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Chiefs Crush Broncos; RB Jamaal Charles, LB Derrick Johnson Set Records

7:12 left in the game...CBS announcer Dan Fouts said, "This stadium is almost half empty..."

In a game that the Broncos knew they needed to win in order to make the playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs trounced Denver at home 44-24, winning for the first time at Invesco Field.

The Chiefs rode RB Jamaal Charles' 259 yards rushing and LB Derrick Johnson's two interception returns for touchdowns (45, 60-yards) to their highest point total of the season. The Chiefs crushed the Broncos today, both on the field and in spirit. 

Goodbye playoffs, Denver fans. Your team did not want to win today. The Chiefs played their best game of the season today, ending the 2009 campaign 4-12.

Jamaal Charles broke Larry Johnson's 2005 single game franchise rushing record of 211 yards with a performance for all-time: 259 yards rushing. It was the eight best rushing performance of all-time in NFL history.

We have more on this game coming up later. Here are some post-game notes:

Star-divide

The Good

  • WR Terrance Copper had that first big catch of the game and a couple of special teams tackles. All around, a solid game by Copper.
  • LB Derrick Johnson had two pick six TD returns. One for 45-yards and the second for 60-yards. Both were extremely athletic plays and Johnson's speed was evident on the returns. 
  • Tamba Hali nabbed another sack, his fourth this season against the Broncos. Glenn Dorsey also got his first of the season.
  • Dwayne Bowe hugging Todd Haley after Jamaal Charles' fourth quarter TD run. 
  • The Chiefs picked off Boncos QB Kyle Orton three times. 

The Bad

  • Where was Dwayne Bowe? He only had one catch for six yards.
  • The Chiefs let WR Jabar Gaffney have a huge first half. Gaffney caught 10 passes for 145 yards in the first half but only got 4 receptions in the second half. He ended up with 213 yards receiving.
  • Chiefs CB Brandon Carr got beat a number of times today by Broncos WRs, especially Jabar Gaffney. 

The Ugly

  • The Broncos' will to win. You give up over 300 yards rushing in a game that you absolutely need to win to make the playoffs? Ouch. 
Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 
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damn this feels good

wish i could have seen the whole game.

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:24 PM CST reply actions  

+10000

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 Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

"Missouri basketball can scramble your eggs good"
- Jimmy Dykes, December 23, 2009

by ratherfantastic on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST up reply actions  

hahaha

Would ya like a free NANAA!

by Jazzy Megalodon on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST up reply actions  

W00t! W00t! WE WIN, WE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

and we beat them about as bad as they beat us at home

pay back is a bitch….KC style

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

And booooy was it brutal

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

The Good...

O line played great today….record breaking rushing game, cassel had time to throw…very good game all around

minus the fumbled snap

by KCinAZ on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

THIS WAS THE SUPERBOWL ME ..HELL YA CHIEFS!!!!

by ChiefTruelove on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

good game kc

one day we will knock u out of the playoffs

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

We deserved this J-man, you gotta admit that.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

well

kind of but mcd ego heled u out it hurts more loseing to oakland than u guys

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

It's all good j-man.

Your presence on AP is appreciated…and so is your honesty.

"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"

-Marty Schottenheimer

by go_saleaumua on Jan 3, 2010 8:05 PM CST up reply actions  

what are you talking about

you’ve done that before

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

anyone else besides me wonder why the people who are always around to bag on the team and specifically the coach

never come around on games like this?

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells

Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells

by kcguy on Jan 3, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Kool-Aid for the win

Defending the Cassel since 2009

by bwelch37 on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Bones was at the game

But i’ll bet he is a happy man

by Chief1 on Jan 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

I was there too! it was beautiful!

2009-10 Predictions:
1. Chiefs will win ATLEAST 6 games, which is a big improvement over 6 wins in 2 seasons
2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
3. Chiefs D will atleast double the number of sacks form last season
4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp

by Chiefs_KC on Jan 3, 2010 7:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I've got a couple of suspects I'm waiting for....

But anyway. HELLLLLL YEA!!!! This is an amazing feeling.

"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"

-Marty Schottenheimer

by go_saleaumua on Jan 3, 2010 8:04 PM CST up reply actions  

haha I've been wanting to say it for awhile

and this seemed like a better moment than any that will come for a long time!

Defending the Cassel since 2009

by bwelch37 on Jan 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Does DJ stay?

I sure hope so. I know he hasn’t been a superstar or anything, but I hope he and the coaching staff can work on a way for him to be a starter, and that he and the team agree to a modest contract for him.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions  

just tender him

for original round, and if someone wants him fine. :)

by black mamba on Jan 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Thats the strange thing

He has been damn close to superstar whenever he’s had the opportunity to be on the field.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Did you see Mike Brown

on DJ’s second interception? He blew up the RB on a blitz

by Chief1 on Jan 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST up reply actions  

maybe a new DC and LB coach can get more out of him

or convince Haley he needs to be on the field every play…..it makes you wonder how many plays he missed out on watching from the bench this yr

by KCinAZ on Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Gratz

to DJ and Charles.

A fantastic game for both of those Longhorn alumni.

The Kansas City Chief's 2009 record will be 5-11.

by Druful on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions  

WE DON'T GO, YOU DON'T GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the yelling, had to be said! :)

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions  

I like the handshake at the end of the game.

Haley didnt even make eye contact with McDumbass.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions  

It's about time

some of OUR players have record setting days

by KCCheeze on Jan 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST reply actions  

Oh great! There goes the draft pick!!!!!!

j/k :)

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 Jan 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST reply actions  

That's okay

I’d rather draft a bit lower. Top 5 picks are so silly expensive to sign it’s not even funny.

Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.

by TRSChief on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Cleveland won too.

So where do we draft—-4th or 5th? Amazing win—-don’t mean to downplay that!

by route 66 on Jan 3, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Just an Awesome game

That’ what it looks like to win convincingly

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST reply actions  

GREAT GAME

just an awesome effort by everyone, minus maybe Brandon Carr. But Flowers, DJ of course, Hali, Dorsey, Vrabel on D. Charles is gonna be a top ten pick in fantasy next year no doubt, Cassel played good, we didn’t have too many drops, great gameplan by Haley. Oh man, just awesome, awesome game.

by SayHeyWerd on Jan 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST reply actions  

Carr sucked big time

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Cant believe it took 3.5 quarters to get a penalty against Clady.

He had his arm around Hali’s neck all damn game then finally gets called when he barely pinches his jersey.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, every game it is like that.

They need to hold Hali or sacks happen.

Hali, Johnson, Vrable, Mays, Williams, Studebaker, Belcher

-Come Get Some-

by Chiefsfan85 on Jan 3, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions  

i think this win just prevented suh

ever being on the board when we pick

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Would have loved a few more wins this season...

but the Chiefs are looking up and we will be a contender within the next couple of years. Go Chiefs! NOthing is better than killing the Donkeys.

Hali, Johnson, Vrable, Mays, Williams, Studebaker, Belcher

-Come Get Some-

by Chiefsfan85 on Jan 3, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions  

I really don't give a *%#* where we pick.

We just knocked a division rival out of the playoffs with a record breaking win.

Can we keep the mock drafts away for a couple days? I’d like to revel in this. We’ve got plenty of time to analyze after the full season is over.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions  

No because we are not players that have to live in the moment.

We have the fun of always looking ahead. The day we win the super bowl, I’ll take a couple days to sit back and enjoy.

by vincent2668 on Jan 3, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions  

But FA and the combine haven't happened yet.

Maualuga and Lauriniatas were “can’t miss, top 10 picks” this time last year. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves…a lot can happen in 4 months.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not saying we have any clue. It's just fun to talk about and guess

I am fully aware that FA period will change the complete outlook of the draft. But, until those things happen, its fun to talk about who we might go after.

by vincent2668 on Jan 3, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions  

considering all the bad records we broke this year

that feels really good.

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Good Work this season AP

Even though it was a bad season…AP helped me make it through. I look forward to next season and this off season. Good work all.

by vincent2668 on Jan 3, 2010 6:32 PM CST reply actions  

they did mix it up later in the half however... i dont think its fair to say no adjustment was made

stokely can burn people as well and flowers was moved onto gaffney on many occasions

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I posted that I was wrong. You can look it up.

I said I was sorry for calling out Clancey. Carr continued to get tosted, but I think Gaffney only had a couple catches the second half. I’ll eat crow on that one.

by vincent2668 on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Jamaal gets a grade above an A. He is sooooooooo awesome!! I can't believe we got him.

Talk about a hidden jewel. We have a super hero there. The NFL is on notice we got a running back to be scared of. THis changes so much for us doesn’t it?

See what happens if we just don’t shoot ourselves in the foot?? We have the potential guys. We can do this..take heart this off season will be filled with super news for us as Pioli lives up to his billing and delivers us a team for the AGES!!!!

by krayfish on Jan 3, 2010 6:32 PM CST reply actions  

Thanks Herm ...errr...

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

see what happens when haley doesn't lose on purpose =)

sorry man, couldn’t resist

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells

Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells

by kcguy on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions  

He certainly makes the front line “appear” better.

Raiders Suck!!!

by pokerjoe on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions  

well when

eric berry goes to pro bowl after pro bowl we will see how u fell then

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:33 PM CST reply actions  

Yep cause we will be drafting him with the fifth pick!

I will feel great! :) Still love you j-man

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by Scaryclouds on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Not if we get him first ; )

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions  

FA hasn't happened yet, and neither has the combine.

There’s an incredible amount of things that can happen between now and then. Saying Eric Berry will definitely go in the top 3 is complete speculation right now.

I still wouldn’t roll over to lose a game at the end of the year for draft position. Have to win. Always.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions  

don't think we are gonna get berry now

but either way today felt good after a long season if disappointment

by KCCheeze on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST up reply actions  

i think we will/can

1) the rams and skins will/should take QB, at least one of them (rams)
2)suh is going to go fast
3) ill think of it in a minute

by jakethesnake27 on Jan 3, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Buccaneers

will probably pick O-Line or D-Line. Skins NEED to take a QB (Bradford) and Rams HAVE to take a QB (McCoy). Cleveland WONT take a QB and could be potential buyers for Berry, but I think Holmgren will snag Suh.

by Claude! on Jan 3, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions  

suh will not get past tampa

but i’d be surprised if he made it that far. cleveland picks after us so berry should still be there when we pick at 5 if we want to go that route. my top 5 moc draft looks like this:

1. St.L – Clausen (only qb worth this pick)
2. Det – Suh ( i don’t think gunther lets this one get away and convinces the boss to snag him)
3. TB – McCoy ( the DT not the QB )
4. Was – Tebow ( i went with tebow because i just don’t see bradford or mccoy going in the top 10. bradford is talented enough, but that surgery should drop his stock to just out of the top ten. then again washington doesn’t have the smartest owner/GM.)
5. KC – Berry ( my ideal option is a trade down, but since that is unlikely , this is the pick that make the most since.)

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions  

No Quit.

Thank you, Chiefs, for not just rolling over. Congrats to all of you, especially Jamal, DJ and Ryan. Wow, what a great game.

by nycchief on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions  

thanks scary

not mad at u guys mad at my team

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST reply actions  

I know J-man, we've been mad at ours all season.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:38 PM CST up reply actions  

J-man

You’re the best. Condolences…but there’s always next year.

by nycchief on Jan 3, 2010 6:38 PM CST up reply actions  

thanks

nycchief u won the game fair and squre yeah there is always next year maybe we can both get in

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions  

j-man

What do you think is going on with McD and the suspensions? Did he lose the team this week?

-"A man may be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married." - H.L. Mencken

by Big Chief on Jan 3, 2010 9:54 PM CST up reply actions  

i think so

yeah in my opiotn and where was gaffney all season the guy is a stud and lioyd is not bad i mean charles is great but denver run d is very weak haley out coached mcd

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol denver will rise again

by j-man on Jan 4, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I still can't believe it...the ONLY THING That COULD MAKE This better

is if I was in my home state with all my AP family celebrating!!

by krayfish on Jan 3, 2010 6:35 PM CST reply actions  

denver

is the new dalas

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol

by j-man on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST reply actions  

How long until McDaniels is fired?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions  

100 Points for the last pick in the draft.

And 80% kicking accuracy but yea we probably shouldnt have given him the job without competition.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST reply actions  

Charles got 259 yards....

Behind one of the worst Offensive lines in the NFL. If we ever get a line, watch out!!!!!!

OU SUCKS!!!!!!

by TexasFight83 on Jan 3, 2010 6:36 PM CST reply actions  

PLUS, he broke 2.7's record!

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm 90% sure

That with his performance today he doubled (or more) 2.7’s YPC average.

Without a doubt JC is twice the man 2.7 ever was.

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by Scaryclouds on Jan 3, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions  

He broke the single game rushing record for the Chiefs.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions  

The past two weeks it felt like the Chiefs were a legit team.

We played a hard fought game against a good Bengals team and we just beat a semi good Bronco team. I really excited for next season after seeing what we can do today and last week.

by Bearson on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST reply actions  

Think about past games against the Broncos...

SINCE WHEN DO WE BLOW THE BRONCOS OUT?

I don’t even remember a bigger win over the broncos in my short 23 year long life!

It wasn’t a win, it was a BLOWOUT!

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST reply actions  

Seems like Derrick Johnson...

wants his starting position back.

Hali, Johnson, Vrable, Mays, Williams, Studebaker, Belcher

-Come Get Some-

by Chiefsfan85 on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST reply actions  

he is to much of a roamer...

its what makes him good but unpredictable at the same time

when he learns when to play his position and when to roam he will be a pro bowl caliber linebacker.

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 6:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Question

Has D.J secured his future at KC or secured a 3/4 rd draft pick given his r.f.a status in the off season? For me, i’d keep him.

by ChiefUk on Jan 3, 2010 6:38 PM CST reply actions  

Id' keep him too.

He has the skills…no one argues that.

Hali, Johnson, Vrable, Mays, Williams, Studebaker, Belcher

-Come Get Some-

by Chiefsfan85 on Jan 3, 2010 6:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Hm

Priest Holmes and… Lots of choices for the other one. Who for you?

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Jan 3, 2010 6:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Priest Holmes, Christian Akoye, Marcus Allen .... Charles hasn't knocked any of those 3 out...yet

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Jan 3, 2010 7:53 PM CST up reply actions  

How different

Was the amount of effort put out by the team this year against Denver in the last game compared to what they looked like last game last year? No comparison. This is the best sign yet of real progress that they have made. Too bad it was the last game. I was hoping to see this kind of play about midseason!

OK...the Koolaid buzz is gone now. I'm forced to admit that the state of the team had deteriorated far beyond what I had realized. The good news is I get to start mixing up a fresh batch of koolaid for next year. Oh Yeah!

by Zodeman on Jan 3, 2010 6:41 PM CST reply actions  

Better late than never

We’ve a good idea of what we have heading into the offseason. A few coaching moves, a few more key pieces and you’ll see this kind of play, hopefully, at the beginning of next season.

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions  

On another note

anyone see thigpens effort? he threw a pick but looked decent

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 6:42 PM CST reply actions  

2

but looked good otherwise

by jakethesnake27 on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions  

well pat white isnt much of a qb

hes a decoy, nothing more

Have to respect his running and look for a occasional pass :p

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions  

kinda like a poor mans vick

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Jan 3, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Ya, happy for him.

Think Haley had a soft spot for him and was happy to give him a home in Miami.

by nycchief on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Olbermann just said "Chiefs are in business" when talking about Thigpen.

Even though he meant Dolphins. =)

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM CST reply actions  

Might've been Dan Patrick.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

that 5th round pick looks pretty nice right now

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Hey Chris thorman....Tell us all right now how good it felt to put the words

“CRUSH” in the title to this post!! I bet your hands were shaking with excitement…Hey AP
We CRUSHED somebody this season!!! Let’s celebrate!! Cheers!!

by krayfish on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM CST reply actions  

Im so pumped...

this is going to be a loooong offseason for me. I hate it when the chiefs season is over….Its like im missing something.
But, the way we played today, the news/rumors of Weis and Crennel possibly coming to the Chiefs…..I cant wait til next yr..IM sooooooo tired of losing!

by KCinAZ on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM CST reply actions  

yah but take heart az....there will be so much good news and exciting news on AP all off season

just hang around here often and you’ll feel like this a lot!! It’s coming Chiefs fans!!

by krayfish on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM CST up reply actions  

oh I know

but it dont compare to actually watching games….you should see me in front of my TV…..I really get into it….my girl was sittin next to me when Tamba got his sack…I yelled “BOOOM”…she bout jumped out of her skin…lmao

by KCinAZ on Jan 3, 2010 6:47 PM CST up reply actions  

If my quick count is right we're drafting 5th overall.

I have the Redskins opponents record at 5 games under .500.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM CST reply actions  

I want a trade down.

Dont really think Berry or Suh are the way to go. I’m a build from the lines out believer and we’re now in need of LBs. Last season the biggest knock on this team was we dont have the LBs to play 3-4 and thats still the case. We need a gamebreaker like what we saw in DJ today thats not a yoyo player.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:47 PM CST up reply actions  

That said...

I also think we need a very good veteran NT with a midround development guy behind him and not another player who will be playing out of position and not using his strengths.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:49 PM CST up reply actions  

We should get Berry or trade down

Raiders Suck!!!

by pokerjoe on Jan 3, 2010 6:47 PM CST reply actions  

I say a B...

because we gave up a huge game to Gaffney, Cassel made a bad throw for a pick, and so did Castille.

Besides that, the offense played well, Charles is an absolute beast, DJ is a monster in the secondary, and we knocked the Donkeys on their ears and out of the playoffs!

Bravo KC, what a great way to end the season.

by 5280ChiefsFan on Jan 3, 2010 6:51 PM CST reply actions  

Charles

I’ve always baulked a little at the Chris Johnson comparison before (given how amazing Johnson is) before today, but given the way he danced around Dawkins on his 52 yrd run, that alone sold me on him. I know he fights hard for extra yards, and yes he has a little fumble problem (so does 28 for the Vikings though), but that run alone made me fall on the floor in joy. Charles is certified in my eyes. I was all for picking up a bruising F.A. – Lendale White was my choice, but I honestly think this kid is a star. Ready to burst. Long time to go til next season though.

by ChiefUk on Jan 3, 2010 6:51 PM CST reply actions  

How many fumbles since week 8?

Not saying your wrong but I think the increased playing time, touches and practice reps seem to be making it lower or for whatever reason its less noticeable.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:53 PM CST up reply actions  

*only

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:54 PM CST up reply actions  

does adrian peterson have like 20 fumbles these last few years? Something crazy

Hali, Johnson, Vrable, Mays, Williams, Studebaker, Belcher

-Come Get Some-

by Chiefsfan85 on Jan 3, 2010 6:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Is that lost or total?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought it was 4?

Or is that only as a RB?

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by Scaryclouds on Jan 3, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions  

I just double checked and this what he had:

2 lost
2 recovered

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions  

After the last Broncos game----

I got a note from a relative in Denver—" sorry we beat you so bad". Boy does this make up for that!

by route 66 on Jan 3, 2010 6:56 PM CST reply actions  

Tell them "Paybacks are a bitch"

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Hey GenericBrand:

Benson just got put on the inactive list for tonight’s game, so in Arrowhead Pride V, we’ve got a championship tie…how do we break this?

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM CST reply actions  

Dont make my head hurt.

The guy isn’t replacing Benson with someone who’s playing?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 7:00 PM CST up reply actions  

As for the game grade.

Im torn because the result is an “A” but the effort/play were a B. We couldve/shoulve had this game blown wide open alot sooner.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM CST reply actions  

Shoot, he's playing!?

Crap! I was hoping the locked whatever slot they had and were going to rest starters! I’m up by 4 points in my league and my opponent has Ocho still to play!
Crap crap crap!

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Jan 3, 2010 7:05 PM CST up reply actions  

(cries)

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Jan 3, 2010 7:08 PM CST up reply actions  

4 points is 40 yards or 4 receptions...

sorry but if ocho dont get 4 pts he’s changin his name back to johnson cause that would be a massive failure on ochos part

by Lucasjr5 on Jan 3, 2010 7:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Revis is one hell of a CB.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 7:08 PM CST up reply actions  

HA

he just got hurt in warm ups

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by KCSatchmo on Jan 3, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions  

This was the funnest game I have seen since

the NFL networks premier game. Funny thing is it was the same teams and the same outcome.

Go Todd Haley!

by Idahochief on Jan 3, 2010 7:11 PM CST reply actions  

In case you were wondering...

Castilles QB rating was 0.0
Lawrence ypc was higher than Charles…26 ypc…lol

by KCinAZ on Jan 3, 2010 7:11 PM CST reply actions  

Ouch Welker is toast.

Torn ACL and MCL

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 7:11 PM CST reply actions  

From the broncos site

left the stadium tonight with Chief fans tomahawking in my face. This is NOT a home field advantage! Broncos Country is fading..I can’t get the guy nxt to me to stand up on 3rd down..or even make a peep. Sad sad sad

by Lebensraum on Jan 3, 2010 7:12 PM CST reply actions  

Now they know how it feels

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 7:13 PM CST up reply actions  

at least beer isnt thrown on you like san diego.

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

I hope Succop isnt overlooked, tied kris brown with 86.2 on field goal percentage by a rookie kicker

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:13 PM CST reply actions  

He won't be. He's at the very least Chiefs Rookie of the year

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 3, 2010 7:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Yup

Mack Lee Hill Award at the 101 for him

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KCSatchmo on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions  

good :) just wanted to point it out again

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions  

A beat down going into the off season.

I could be more pumped for o10 but I am not sure how.

Go Todd Haley!

by Idahochief on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM CST reply actions  

4th or 5th now

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KCSatchmo on Jan 3, 2010 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

now we're talkin

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KCSatchmo on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Hve you considered steroids?

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KCSatchmo on Jan 3, 2010 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Only 7 months to go.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jan 3, 2010 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

been waiting to read this for a long time somewhere that isnt a chief site

from profootball talk…direct quote “Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles also scored two touchdowns, and he gained a team record 259 yards on 25 carries. It was the latest reminder that the Chiefs don’t miss Larry Johnson at all.”

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:21 PM CST reply actions  

Now I'm going to be too optimistic for the rest of the year

dammit

"Missouri basketball can scramble your eggs good"
- Jimmy Dykes, December 23, 2009

by ratherfantastic on Jan 3, 2010 7:24 PM CST reply actions  

sure as heck beats the dark cloud that was previously surrounding the sport of football for chief fans

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:25 PM CST up reply actions  

this is true

"Missouri basketball can scramble your eggs good"
- Jimmy Dykes, December 23, 2009

by ratherfantastic on Jan 3, 2010 7:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I was almost at a point where I stopped breaking down why we lost...and realized we just got very very good at it...feels good to have a bit of hope

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh My!!!

Dick Enberg is still a class act. He is one of my all time favorites. Never a dull moment & always upbeat & never biased.
What about the body slam with Charles. I smell a fine coming.

Great win for my Chiefs.

by ChiefsChance on Jan 3, 2010 7:47 PM CST reply actions  

thanks to charles, moreno, vernon davis, miles austin, I just came back and won my fantasy league after being down 46, thanks jamaal!

and to think I took Forte/Slaton/Bowe 1/2/3

Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.

by SDChief on Jan 3, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

WOW....WOW....WOW! This is an "A", no question!

I have been waiting all year for the Chiefs to put together something that resembled a complete game and here it is. I am definently encouraged and sad that the season is over. Lots to look forward to IMO! You watch as the Offense was improving significantly the last 4-6 games and now once we improve the line and WR position and get the D going we are a competitor. I am so pumped to see some Kick Ass Chiefs highlights from the networks. So tired of us getting know coverage! Charles rocked in Fantasy Football the last 8 games! We are in business!

by casselreadychiefs on Jan 3, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions  

I'm actually happy the season is over.

I’d rather end with a win, then overturn our momentum with a possible loss next week. We can use the last game of the season as momentum during the offseason.

My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:

1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.

by jbj8609 on Jan 3, 2010 9:17 PM CST up reply actions  

WOW

I had no idea how the game was going. The last time I saw, the score was 7-7. I was blown away when I saw the score! Were on the way.

by Enite on Jan 3, 2010 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

great game by JC

DJ awesome too

I hope they do not get dumped for being Herm and Carl’s players

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Jan 3, 2010 11:07 PM CST reply actions  

Some time back my wife and I

had tickets given to us for a game in Denver. Unfortunately a couple of drunks in front of us also had tickets given to them. The Chiefs were gettting blown out and those guys were turned around paying more attention to us than the game——made life so darned miserable for us we just left. Boy would I have liked to be there for this one and see them cry in their beer.

by route 66 on Jan 3, 2010 11:42 PM CST reply actions  

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