Time for Some Kool-Aid

Who in the name of God body-swapped with Barry Richardson today? Dude was DOMINATING Clay Matthews all day.

That’s like saying, “yeah, Dex totally ran over Ngata on that goal line run.”

It’s just not a sentence I ever thought I’d say.

Not sure if this is because it is a timing route etc, and Palko is terrible and Orton needs more practice, but this used to be our bread and butter. Chuck it up there and let Bowe or Baldwin out jump the defenders to the football. Surely couldn’t hurt.

Can’t see another meltdown after an emotional win at home like the Dolphins game

at least we got to the RZ unlike Palko and 75% of Cassel’s drives. It was also his first game in a while and with a new team. He still has a finger issue. I don’t think he will have a problem if he gets more time. Denver fans can complain all they want but Orton has the best WR group he has ever worked with. He will only get better as time moves forward.

yeah Orton didn’t punch it in, but he let the defense rest while he produced LONG sustained drives. Our D has the potential to be like “Hey offense, just put up 14 points and leave the rest to us. Hell Yeah!”

Thought that was one of your best points. Cassel has rarely put in a complete game where he was solid throughout.

I am starting to think that one of Haley’s biggest problems was playing the best players. LJ over JC, Thomas over any other RB, Palko over Stanzi and Orton. He has a (short) history of not getting the best player on the field. And I know that DJ blossomed under Haley (or is that more RAC) but maybe we missed out by not having DJ starting during Haley’s first year.

No. But what this shows us is that with half way decent QB play this offense can be pretty solid.

He has the look of determination

That was some sweet Kool-Aid! And it makes for a much better Monday than I’ve had in, well, two weeks, since we beat the Bears at Soldier Field.

Now, Orton has another week of practice with his receivers. A few more days to let that finger get stronger. A few more days for Zorn (I’m not convinced he’s not calling plays. There were a lot of shots of him looking at that playsheet and talking into the headset.) and Muir to give Orton a few more tricks of the playbook.

I’ve been grinning ear to ear like an idiot since the game ended yesterday. Well, really since the offense didn’t look impotent and foolish with Orton pretty early on, and we went into the half with a lead.

This article just rekindled the idiot-grin. So if I’m carted off from my job and tucked away in a padded cell today, I’m throwing some of the blame your way.

Orton definitely looks miles better than Cassel back there. More compact throwing motion and much better looking release. He looked like, well, an actual QB.

Now I’m torn – do we still try to go early QB in the draft if Orton re-signs? Or do we keep Orton / stanzi / 3rd+ round project QB and draft some beef early?

Give the guy a little time to throw along with this – yes I’m going to say it – outstanding WR corps, and a real honest-to-goodness NFL quality offense is representing our Chiefs.

I’m trying not to be drunk on kool-aid too much, as it’s not my m.o. to overreact toward the positive or the negative. But I’ve tasted blood and I want more. What we saw yesterday is probably not even the full potential of what this team is capable of if we can just get things smoothed out a bit. (I’m looking at YOU, red zone conversions)

The best part of yesterday’s victory is that it did not include any spectacular cirtcus catches. ahil mary’s, special teams or defensive scoring, or any freakish plays. No turnovers even!

While the sports analysts kept pointing out GB’s injury situation they never mentioned KC’s injury list. The other thing about injuries is that they should not be held against the team who inflicts the damage with cflean play, i.e. the Chicago game where DJ takes out their RB with spectacular, aggressive, clean football.

As a fan I was left with the feeling KC could hang with GB in a five game series.

Kool-aid man’s here… bringing quenching refreshment to all you thirsty Chiefs fans. I think we saw two pieces of the puzzle yesterday. Orton and RAC. Let’s make it two in a row and put some coal in the raiders stocking. They’re used to coal… it’s the same as their cold black hearts.

I was with ta, Min. all the way with ya, all they thru … feelin’ GOOD and even thinkin’ Koolaid thoughts, and then you did it, MN … you blew it, you lost me with that LAST dig … I mean really! is it MY fault that I ended up with Sam Bradford and EVERYONE on the Rams got hurt? I mean DUDE! I did take Tamba Hali, for all the good it did me …

sheeeeeeeeeesh, some people!

back to the post … Orton! omg, he looked like a REAL QB, in Chiefs red, too! haven’t seen one of those since … since … ahhhh Trent, I miss the old days, the Greatest Show on Turf II days … we moved the ball, controlled the clock (ok, so we didn’t score actual, you know … TD’s or whatever they are, but still!) … WE controlled the tempo of the game, most importantly OUR lines were better than THEIR lines (neener neener!) and I think we agree that it all starts on the front lines (and if we DON’T agree, well you’re wrong and that’s all there is to it)

the TEAM looked ALIVE … from the get go (btw, Satch, I just noticed you got bounced from the playoffs … my sympathies! MN, just noticed you also got bounced from the playoffs … HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! serves you right, make fun of ME, willya!) … it was like Opening Day (wait, that’s baseball and these are NOT the Royals, thank goodness!) but whatever, y’all get the point … this team played with fire, intensity, focus and other words that mean the same thing

FEEL GOOD! oh HELL yeah! BOOYAH! but come on, man … seriously, MN, don’t tell me YOU expected a win today … you’re right, I sure didn’t, but let’s face it, how many people did? not just “ok I got dibs on KC” but really, truly, deep down in their heart of hearts expected a win?

right then … Koolaid for everyone, it’s Raiders Week!

Even with the lack of ninja reference, wait, did I miss it. Agreed on the defense, we’re much better than some of those blow out games show on D. Ball control, sustained drives, keep our offense on the field and some great things happen.

If the team gives anything close to this effort over the next two weeks we can win out (I still think Denver is a mirage), but I’m worried about Buffalo not showing up vs Denver this weekend.

Oh yeah, if we win the division we’re going to the AFC Championship game. How’s that for some Kool Aid?

That’s a good thing. This offense had become so predicable that I felt I knew the play before they snapped the ball for most of the season. And if I know, then so does the defense…

Its Romeo I am not sure yet. He didnt do the best job while in Cleveland, but neither did Bill Belichick and look what hes done after. I would love to have Jeff Fisher as HC and Romeo as DC, not sure it is possible though.

I’ll add a little ninja flair for you

he forgot to wear his rose colored glasses. Not one mention in post that the Chiefs are still in the playoff hunt. If we win next week and Denver loses in Buffalo the season will go down to the last week……….. Stranger things have happened.

In my mind, from my perspective, that’s impressive. Considering the career year Roger’s is having, this is an exceptional stat to think about and take pride in. Our D held against one of the most elite QB’s of the year. That, to me, is extraordinary

Oh, yeah! I’m in love with our D…we all talked before the season about the scary good potential with the added pieces this D could be…I’m amazed with their play without Berry…and drooling for next year (as long as Piscatelli is gone).

Thanks for another great read! (not bad for a late night spin)

I was saying the same thing about orton yesterday. It’s hard to picture a dopey looking guy as the face of your franchise. It’s silly, but it’s, generally, a handsome position. QBs get cheerleading captains and have kids with good genes. To infinity. Poor Kyle is just a generation or two from having good looking children. KO3 will be a top 10 pick in 50 years. Why? Because Kyle is talented enough and rich enough to get a gold digging woman of good stock. The cycle can begin. As a chiefs fan, we should be happy to be on the ground floor.

I, truly, deeply believe we have a QB for the immediate future. I would still love to draft Luck, Barkley or RG3. No matter who is our QB of the immediate future, we need a true, just out of college, QBOTF. The thing is, having someone serviceable right now makes the chance that someone like Stanzi can get coached up/ready to play in a couple years. Without looking like Kirk Cameron out there. No growing pains.

Orton has NEVER had weapons like we have here. He’s always been making Caesar Salad out of Ceasar Shit. He DID play with Brandon Marshall, and even though he is hardcore enough to say he’s been stabbed, I’d take Bowe over him any day. If he gets a chance with Baldwin, Breaston, Bowe, Charles, Moeaki AND Anthony Becht next year….look out.

He’s got the smarts for game management and a strong enough arm to take some shots when we need it.

If we could get a 4th for Cassel, I’d take it. The way he’s bounced around, Orton would be crazy to not take something like 4yrs/30 mil. Serviceable contract, serviceable QB.

Why not let Jonah Hill (Kyle Orton) get Emma Stone (Chiefs)?

PS- HOWEVER, if Pioli starts drafting ugly QBs to find diamonds in the rough, I’m moving to Foxborough.

I forgot about Bailey eating Possum.

As for Orton. I am hoping beyond hope that he turns out to be as good as he appeared on Sunday. If he plays lights out the next two games and we resign him then that sets us up in the best position we could imagine. It means we would have a legitimate starter there and could use our picks for other needs and depth instead of wasting them in a trade. If Orton locks down the starting spot then we can use that first round pick for the best player available at tackle, RB, or Guard, then use the 2nd rounder on one of the other. If we resign Bowe, get the best tackle available, Hudson starts at center, and Orton turns into a legitimate starter, and Charles returns healthy then we are set at offense. I still think we need a compliment to Charles and Moeaki but we are talking depth at that point and not dire need at a crucial position.

A lot has been said about Orton between the 20 and his turnovers. i don’t think either is an issue. Chicago, he had a great defense and a decent running game but no receivers. He was also a rookie when he took over then again 2 years later. His rookie year he had a lot of turnovers (13 int & 6 fumbles) but not that many since. Since 05 he has only had 8 fumbles with 6 in 2 years. Otherwise he has had years with 0,1,1. 05 is also the only year he had more interceptions than TD’s. Since 05 he is almost 1.8-1 td/int (70-39). In Denver he had no real running game and receivers who had never done anything prior to him and McD. His receivers also weren’t big and physical. No running game and not having physical receivers or legit tight end means a difficult time in the red zone. I think if he can pull it out he will have a running game and receivers like he’s never had before and that will help the so called red zone and turnover issues he has, which I don’t really think he has.

Also, I think we need to resign McClain for next year. Haley had no desire to use him and it showed all year. It’s almost criminal to have one of the best FB’s in the league and have him on the sideline for the majority of the game.

if we don’t have to look for a QB then that opens up so many possibilities that all look good. Then again, it’s only one game so we’ll see what he does over the next 2.