Open Gameday Thread - Kansas City Chiefs (4-9) v. Tennessee Titans (7-6)

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 10:43 AM CST in Open Threads Comment 114 comments

VS.

When: Noon, Central time

Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

The Titans on SB Nation: Music City Miracles

Weather: High of 35. Updated Arrowhead weather is here.

Its going to be a cold day in Kansas City. That weather report above says we'll have a high of 35 degrees but its only 16 degrees out now at 10:45 am.

Lets jump right in with predictions. 13 to 10, Chiefs with the win. Leave yours in the comment section.

Update: RT Chris Terry's contract was terminated earlier today.

GO CHIEFS!!!

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Inactives on nfl.com

Inactives: FS Greg Wesley, RB Larry Johnson, CB Tyron Brackenridge, DT Alfonso Boone, T Kyle Turley, WR Bobby Sippio, DT James Reed.

That's quite a long list. I think that 13-10 prediction is pretty optimistic.

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Dec 16, 2007 11:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

In the open thread

I always pick the Chiefs.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Chris Terry's contract

was terminated today. Just read it.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 11:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Not many people there yet (or at all).

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have to work

So I won't be able to watch, but I will have the radio on.

GO Chiefs!

Big Bear

by bigbearomaha on Dec 16, 2007 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Titans win the toss

Return the ball 25 yards. And we're off...

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so

we're playing for a draft pick right? at least thats what it looks like....

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bathroom

How did they score?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

short answer

...easily

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Dec 16, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

RE

B. Dazzle better have 350 yards passing today. That's the only way this stays interesting.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Miami is down by three

On their way to 0-16.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Big drop by Bowe

He had a couple last week I think.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ugh.

<embarrassed frown>...

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he's

reminding me more of T.O. each day

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Three and out

Sound familiar?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hope

the D can keep it up. I'd hate to think of having to spend that 1st round pick on a DT

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well

the D is slowing them down but there's no way that continues without a rest between titan drives. . .

by LTownFan on Dec 16, 2007 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did I miss something?

What is Drummond doing back there???

by Joel Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Short answer

...nothing

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Dec 16, 2007 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

at least

sir eccles is on HIS game

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Croyle to Kennison

Nice third down conversion.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Knocking on their door

Close to the ten yard line.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

3rd and goal

We're 3/5 on third downs.

Touchdown Samie Parker! His best play ever?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me

or does it seem like we've been putting together long drives in the first half recently?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was

very encouraging. Bro-D to Sam-E

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Welcome

Anyway we can score points, I'll take it.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

parker?

that's the best play i've ever seen him make. easily. i'll take it!

by LTownFan on Dec 16, 2007 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is there something going on between Tony and Brodie? He seems to get far fewer throws compared to when Huard was in, always waving his arms, he sounds pissed. Is there some sort of power struggle going on between the two?

Oh we scored.

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Dec 16, 2007 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Now

if they can get Kol-B moving!

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The sun was right in Pollard's eyes

Otherwise thats a pick.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Eddie Drummond!!!

That's why your ass was inactive the last three weeks!

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey

we resemble a football team today! Good stop, D. Brodie's already on pace to eradicate last week from memory. Let's go Boom Dazzle!

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

At least

everyone seems to be in agreement that Drummond sucks.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll reiterate something

why not have Page back there?

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Was he ever a return man?

He seems like he may be too slow.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Do you really care

how fast he is at this point? My requirements for the position are "not Eddie Drummond."

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jimmy Wilkerson

gets a sack. I think thats the first time we've mentioned his name in an open thread.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Prediction

Chiefs go on another long drive to almost close out the half. Touchdown.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Held 'em

to a field goal.

The team is a lot more focused than they have been. Credit Herm.

If they don't pull Drummond... I got nothin'.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 12:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

are you kidding

he's still back there

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 12:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

To the 40

He's still a bad player. Have you guys heard the rumor that Drummond flipped off the home crowd a few games ago?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

i was there, on the chiefs bench side... we were giving him hell; I can't say i saw it but i do recall plenty o' booing

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jets block a punt

And return it for a TD. 10 to 7, Patriots are up.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I took the Jets to cover

the spread at 24.5 against two of my friends. It's good having a brother on the east coast to tell you things like, "Nor'easter."

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What's the playcall

out of the timeout, you think?

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Croyle to Bowe

Another 4th down conversion for the Chiefs. Just like last week.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ah, Kris Wilson

how I loathe your existence.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm not really sure

why he's on the team. He's not a real fullback. And he's slow.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

cough

your point being???

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Dec 16, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

encouraging

very encouraging

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen

the coaching staff has officially reached "Fuck it" mode for the season. This is awesome.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Very impressed

with the coaching this week.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

At least

Croyle is giving people a reason to get off his back. The receivers seem to have shown up today, or at least a little. Still mad about Bowe's drop early though. That showed Croyle's excellent poise, as did that 3rd down on the same drive.

Croyle=stud

by wohs145 on Dec 16, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bowe's pissed off

Fade to him in the end zone sounds nice.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bro-D

to D-Bowe, I think we got sumthin here

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I cant get over

Bowe's drops. I hope its just rookie inconsistency.

Croyle=stud

by wohs145 on Dec 16, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The first one today

would have been for a huge gain. He'll learn.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

I was only able to see the first two drives, and was severely disappointed with that drop. Croyle showed great poise on that play and the 3rd down play, but I was scratching my head on that 2nd down. Defense looked stout on the Titan's 2nd possession though. Im gonna try and get to a bar to watch the 2nd half.

Croyle=stud

by wohs145 on Dec 16, 2007 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

Croyle to Kris Wilson. Was that his best play ever??

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hell of an effort from Wilson

He dragged a couple guys into the end zone.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

Finally getting some help from the receivers. Im so mad Im out of market and cant watch the rest of this game. We're finally getting it done on offense.

Croyle=stud

by wohs145 on Dec 16, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

some good

contributions by all so far today

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

wilson

barreled on through and injured that dude

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm really thrilled

I know how I've been the head of the anti-Herm movement, but seriously, win or lose, even if we lose by twenty, they dumped Terry and this team came to play today. I'm genuinely impressed.

Chris, when was the last time a Chief's quarterback had 100 yards at the half this season? And 2 touchdowns?

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

maybe

they found out that Chris Terry had a curse on him and these are the post-curse Chiefs?

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

look out

someone tell herm edwards he isn't an offensive coach...two td's is way over his point quota for an offense for a game, let alone a half. i think if he could, he would take that last td back. after all, we need to prove that this isn't the vermeil offense anymore and that we can't score when we want. that's what good football is about...

pat

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Dec 16, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

k

maybe not

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We could

Actually finish this season with 7 wins... the next 2 games are looking more and more winnable every second.

Croyle=stud

by wohs145 on Dec 16, 2007 1:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

this game is seriously all about

rebuilding. defense plsying solid, using the weapons we have as opposed to trying to force personnel into a scheme they don't succeed at. This is terrific.

I'm being dead serious when I say that even if we were behind, I'd be thrilled with today's performance.

But we're not, so let's get a win for these guys! They've earned it!

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I get a lot of satisfaction

out of hurting other team's playoff chances.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good half

wish I didn't have to miss the 2nd. Go KC!

by Halfbreed5050 on Dec 16, 2007 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Where has this been?!

GO CHIEFS!!!!

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 1:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kolby

came to get the hard stuff today.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 1:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Two holding penalties

on two veteran tight ends.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I saw that holding penalty

as soon as it happened. Another holding penalty.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

BroCro to D-Bowe

thats the D Bowe show

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 2:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We may be looking

at the rookie year of the best wide receiver in Chiefs' history.

Amazing.

Let's go Brodie. Put it in the endzone.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

RE

The Chiefs are 8/12 on third downs. Thats such an amazing stat for this team.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kicker!

A kicker made a field goal! One of our kickers made a field goal!

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone see the story at ArrowheadAddict?

They have a story about us trading our 1st rounder for Pennington and Coles. NOOOO!!!!

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Who screwed up

on that touchdown?

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jarrad Page

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Uh-oh

wheels coming off...

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Definitely DO NOT...

trade our 1st round + another pick for the Jets junk tandem... I thought Herm didn't make decisions based on emotion. Coles i could see, but Pennington (just because Herm and him go way back) ... eh.. no way

by wildman040 on Dec 16, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

a trade like that

would cripple the organization for probably the next 10 years. if it happens, i will personally attend as many chiefs games as possible next year with a brown bag over my head.

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah DJ!!

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Damn he's good

DJ is a monster

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Even better...he's OUR monster!

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can't get a hit on him

Have we drilled VY yet?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hate Pennington as much as the next

guy and think he's a joke, but this is just related news.

He's leading the Jets down the field on a 7 minute drive against the Patriots, to the Pats 15.

I don't know whether him playing better would increase his trade value or decrease the chance of the Jets trading him...

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Here it is

The beginning of the B-Sizzle legend.

His 1st 4th quarter comeback.

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

4th quarter

98 yards.

Let's do it.

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Elway-esqu scramble, baby!

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why the F^ck is Drummond back????????

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Embarassing

What do they see in Drummond?

by Chris Thorman on Dec 16, 2007 2:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

haha

eddie drummond and his comical return to arrowhead stadium

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 2:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Eddie Drummond

has to be the worst player we have. HAS to be.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Apparently not

We cut Terry today, but the front office has some completely unfounded belief in this piece of returning trash.

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

looks like...

coaches are evaluating just about everyone on offense giving people the chance to touch the ball and make a play...

by wildman040 on Dec 16, 2007 2:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And the 4th quarter collapse seems on again

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

new

at least our red zone defense has been stout. penalties are killing us today...

by wildman040 on Dec 16, 2007 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

well,

make that 7 in a row

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

don't look down...

we're spotting again...

by wildman040 on Dec 16, 2007 2:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is AWESOME

The only hope we have in our losing streak is a good draft pick...and apparently we are now going to trade it for Pennington and Coles!!!!

Yeah, that combo worked out well for the Jets this year....

Oh, and I thought the "PLAN" was to draft and not trade picks because that is the how Vermeil supposedly "destroyed" this team.

by DThomasReigns on Dec 16, 2007 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Where did you hear this? That's the most rediculous thing I've ever heard and goes completely opposite of what the Chiefs are trying to do now.

Pennington is a free agent next year anyway. Why would they trade for someone they can just get in free agency?

Rumors started by disgruntled fans are hillarious.

by DJ on Dec 16, 2007 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's wait

I think that trade's pretty unlikely.

And there were a ton of positives to take from this game.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i kind of agree

kind of strange a deal would be "in place" for a 1st round pick that is getting higher as each week passes.

by The DBowe Show on Dec 16, 2007 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not to mention

the Jets have a 1st round pick right next to us... who would want to give a team that much of a draft advantage??? that's two immediate impact players! If that trade went through that would put us over the top to seriously doubt Carl Peterson's work.

by wildman040 on Dec 16, 2007 3:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

there's

no way that trade goes through. I can honestly say, there is no way Herm or Peterson make that trade. They've been underwhelming, not completely brain dead.

Not criticising Herm Edwards for anything since December '07.

by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 16, 2007 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs