Chiefs vs. Eagles Preseason: Getting To Know The Enemy
by Joel Thorman on Aug 26, 2010 3:03 PM CDT
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in one day and to get to know the enemy, we've talked with Jason Brewer. He runs one of my favorite NFL blogs Bleeding Green Nation. Jason and I also went to the NFL Draft together in April.
I gave Jason three questions about the 2010 Eagles to get us prepared for Friday night's game. Here's what he had to say (my questions in bold).
1. What kind of pass rush do the Eagles have? It always seems to be a solid unit.
So far it looks good. Last year they were right near the top of the league in sacks and the only member of the front four they got rid of this offseason was Darren Howard who only played defensive tackle in pass situations. The Eagles drafted three defensive ends, including first round pick Brandon Graham who has been so impressive so far that he's actually earned a start against the Chiefs. Starting opposite him is Pro Bowler Trent Cole who has 34 sacks over the past three seasons.
2. Is there any doubt that Kevin Kolb is the man moving forward?
There's no doubt that he's the man of the quarterbacks we currently have. I spent a lot of time at Eagles camp this season and he's head and shoulders above where Michael Vick and rookie Mike Kafka are. As to whether he's the "man" period, I think there always doubt until you've seen a guy really do it for a season.
As Chiefs fans no doubt remember Kolb looked good when he got the chance to start last season and he's looked great in camp, but I don't think all Eagles fans will be convinced Kolb is the guy until he shows it consistently over 16 games
3. Since Brian Dawkins played there for so many years, what kind of difference do you think he made? Kansas City is working with Eric Berry now.
He made the corners better playing centerfield. He made the linebackers better jumping up to support the run. He was an emotional leader, fan favorite... I can't praise him enough. I think he's a sure fire Hall of Famer. It probably wouldn't be fair to heap those expectations on any rookie, but if Berry is all he's hyped to be then he could have tremendous impact on a defense. With the way the safety position has evolved in the NFL over the past decade, having a playmaker back there is almost a necessity.
That said, I'll always maintain that the success of any defense starts up front. No matter who great a player in the secondary is, I don't think he can ever influence a game the way a good defensive line can.
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Brandon Graham...
will be a great test for our RT rotation on Friday…at this point I can’t see O’Cal getting on the field…
Brandon Graham...
will be a great test for our RT rotation on Friday…at this point I can’t see O’Cal getting on the field…
Does VA stand for Virginia by chance?
If so, go over here————————————————————>
Don't get Jose Bautista Mad. You wouldn't like him when he is mad.
by craig in calgary on Aug 26, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Nevermind, I think I read that wrong.
NVA? Nevada?
North Virginia?
You guys have too many damn states.
Don't get Jose Bautista Mad. You wouldn't like him when he is mad.
by craig in calgary on Aug 26, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Only KC Fan N (in) VA (Virginia)
That’s my guess.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
No No No
He’s Vietnamese NVA North Vietnam Army
Big Gulps EH????? All right.....Welp....See Ya Later!
and sorry craig
there is no North Virginia just West Virginia and Virginia
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
by jrcnc on Aug 26, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's short for
I am the only Kansas City Chiefs fan in the state of Virginia. However, there are two others that I am aware of. They are not nearly as devoted as I.
by OnlyKCFanNVA on Aug 26, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Little Prayer
Dear God, please let us bitch-slap the Eagle this week. Not just get a win, but a week 17 Denver-Esq. win. Because if I have to listen to another Eagle fan talk about last year’s game, they may be joining you soon, rather than later.
And God if you make sure Cassel doesn’t embarrass himself while you’re at it, I would appreciate it.
Amen
by Stone Throwers on Aug 26, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
I'm with you there
I live in South Philly, surrounded by eagles fans. It stung walking out of the Linc after getting smashed like that
go tell craig in his post where your from so he can get Pennsylvania marked off
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
isnt that kick ass bar there
do any of them know about AP? If not I will make it my mission to stop in there and pass the word to the masses
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Yea, it's called Big Charlies
It’s like 3 blocks from me. I’ve only been in there once. Sudden from here (AP) went there after last years game, not sure if he spread the word, I think he said Pioli stopped in that same night as well.
if im ever in Philly I will look you up
got a buddy that lives there and I wont be to far away in NY. I would always drive down to get a cheesesteak, and stop into a friendly bar in enemy territory!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Sounds good to me
I go up to NY all the time to get cheeseburgers. Charlies is like 2 mins from Pats and Genos. My girl asked over on their facebook page if they were heading to KC for Monday night, which i wil be, they said they weren’t sure yet.
I gotta get the rundown on some places to go when i’m over in KC that weekend
Kansas City Power and Light
BBQ
Arrowhead.
Seriously, that’s about all we got.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
BBQ is what i'm lookin for
I’ve done some digging online, the same few names come up. Oklahoma Joes, LC’s, Gates, and Arthur Bryants
Personally, I'd skip LC's
but that’s just me. Others are all aces.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Don't forget Jack Stack.
Awaits the inevitable Jack Stack complaints from the lunchcounter BBQ crowd.
This is from a guy NOT in KC ...
But I think Zarda is some of the best I’ve ever had and is incredibly underrated.
BBQ is what you need
You gotta try the KC originals. Gates and Arthur Bryants are seperated by 8 or 9 blocks on the same street (Brooklyn right off of I-70 on the east side of downtown). Go south to Arthur Bryants or go north for Gates. I would for sure make it 2 seperate trips if you are trying both because both will fill you up. I am a huge fan of AB’s pulled pork and burnt ends with lots of fries.
by King Carl's 5 Year Plan on Aug 27, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like the plan to me.
I rented a car so getting around won’t be a problem. I remember vaguely someone mentioning burnt ends before on here but I couldn’t remember where it was from
The 1st half of this game
Will give us an idea of how we look against the “Big Dogs”
Hopefully the Chiefs will hold their own & will not disapoint.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
With their solid D-line, especially their pass rush.
We will have to unleash & establish our run game initially to have an edge.
Lots of screen plays & play action fakes, then open up with quick slants & short passes which suits Cassel’s comfort level anyway.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
by ChiefsChance on Aug 26, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is the only game i'm putting weight into this preseason.
I saw firsthand what this team did to us last year, the game was nowhere near as close as the score appeared. Their pass rush will test our O-Line and their fast receivers will give our secondary a real challenge. We should be able to run the ball and their safetys aren’t the greatest in coverage. I’m looking foreword to this one.
I'm pretty much watching for the same thing Ram.
I think we’re gonna get beat, but it will show far more than the previous preseason games.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Aug 26, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope we roll thru the eagles like this cool Fire tornado... LoL
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20100825/od_yblog_upshot/8128
Football Then Hockey 7 days a week...
wait I must be confused here or something
The Eagles drafted three defensive ends, including first round pick Brandon Graham who has been so impressive so far that he’s actually earned a start against the Chiefs
I thought it took 3 years for a DLineman to develop, or at least that is what I have heard?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
by jrcnc on Aug 26, 2010 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It takes 3 years for *OUR* linemen to develop.
If they still haven’t developed by then, we call them busts.
ohhhhhh okay I got it now
3 years for OUR lineman, kind of figured that was what it was!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
How long has it taken Raji to have an impact?
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
Well... to be fair,
Jackson and Dorsey got to start their first year too… let’s not go crowning Graham the DROTY just yet… he still has yet to play a real game.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 26, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
but is Graham NASTY enough to get the job done?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I'm glad you brought that quote up, because I was going to if you didn't
How sad is that quote from the perspective of a Chiefs fan? "Brandon Graham who has been so impressive so far that he’s actually earned a start against the Chiefs… sweet Christ. If only we had the luxury of our first round draft pick playing “so well” in camp that he earns a pre-season start. I don’t remember the last time we drafted someone in the first round who didn’t immeadiatly start. Because we are always drafting for starters, and a team with the kind of quality players that the Eagles have can just draft for depth to further bolster their rediculous d-line. Saddens me… maybe someday we will get there.
"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry
fail job on the bold.
"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry
Yeah.
I’d kind of think that either a) this kid is really going to be amazing as he earned a start over someone who was already pretty good, or b) he’s maybe not that good as he is just now finally stepping into the role they spent the first round pick on him to fill.
If you’re a first round pick, you’re expected to contribute from day one. On any team.
So, either the Eagles have such amazing depth that they’ll waste a first-round pick on a back-up defensive tackle or this kid taking this job is no surprise and not an indication of his talent level at all.
Or what you said...
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Or what you said...
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
He came in camp as depth and was gunna split time
but it was expected he would be starting by the end of the season…just not this fast
Well we all agreed there were two big holes on this team before the offseason started that needed serious work. First off we needed a safety then we needed a compliment on the d-line to help out Cole who was doing all the work last year. We answered both of those needs through the draft.
Our front office felt like Nate Allen the safety we drafted in the second, was a strong enough option to take a shot on Graham who was considered the best pass rusher in the draft.
Now if you guys traded your fourth to us and we had gotten Berry im pretty sure we wouldnt have gotten a good pass rusher so maybe in the end the way it played out is better for us. Allen wont likey be the safety that Berry will be but we now have two solid rookie starters in our two most needy positions.
Not really true across the board, though
Perfectly fine (especially on teams with solid rosters like the Eagles) to draft a future starter in the first round.
Ideally he gets to learn the ropes and make the transition while it doesn’t cost the team.
Sadly the state our Chiefs are in, first round picks have to start because we don’t have a solid (first team) roster top to bottom.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Really shouldn't be a surprise that a first round pick is starting
I’d think it would be more surprising that he is just NOW getting to start.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Well, the guy in front of him did have eight sacks last year….
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They believe some game time against KC’s 1’s will help to bolster his confidence??? I hope not Barry!
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