Sorry it took so long to write this. Like L.J., I didn't feel motivated.
Speaking of Larry Johnson, can you believe how frustrated he seems these days? He dances into a pile of defenders on every down, slams the ball in frustration and doesn't talk to the news media. Look, I was for the Chiefs signing him but he is quickly proving to be the worst investment since the "Opti-Grab" (See the movie, "The Jerk", one of the best movies ever made). I just don't see how a guy who carved the league up for two years could fall off like Lindsay Lohan's career. Hopefully he can get back on track against the Bengals this week who give up 152 rushing yards a game. Seriously, if L.J. can't get it going against them, he might as well pursue his rap career.
About the game ...
That was the worst thing I've seen all year and I actually watched the movie "Elizabethtown" on a flight back from Barcelona in May. Talk about captive audience. The Jaguars defense might as well have had the plays being radioed to Mike Peterson straight from Mike Solari. They knew everything that the Chiefs were going to do after the first drive. Damon Huard got pounded and the Herm Edwards and Mike Solari decided to go more conservative than a dinner party between Rush Limbaugh and George W. Bush.
How could the Chiefs forget that A) they had won the previous two games primarily because of the passing game and B) the last thing you want to do at home is take your own crowd out of the game by sticking to a game plan that obviously isn't working (i.e. running Larry Johnson into an eight man front over and over). I will go on record saying that this was one of the worst regular season losses in my memory. There was no passion, no excitement and the offense, once again, wasted a pretty good effort by the defense (they only allowed 17 points!). Even the kicker, who had been preforming well, struggled.
I'm afraid that the two-game win streak might have been a mirage. Just enough to bring everyone back in and then have their hearts broken.
Now, Huard is hurt but he may still play this weekend, otherwise, Croyle is in. Why is this a question still? Croyle needs to start now! This team needs to look at the future. They have been down at half by over 10 points in every game so far! That is NOT the harbinger of better things to come. Blow it up! Get the young guys in. Prepare this team for next year. Bowe should be getting at least five balls a game and Croyle should be throwing them to him. If L.J. can't get going, throw Colby Smith in there. Let's see what he can do. Look, the defense improved because the young guys have been playing.
It is time to quit SPAM on a silver platter and telling them it's filet mignon.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Re-Energized
The Chiefs went to San Diego counted out by nearly everyone before the ball was ever snapped (including by me). The Chiefs came back to Kansas City 2-2 with a HUGE win over the defending AFC West Champions. How did this happen you say? A few things were overlooked going into this game.
1) The Chiefs have gritty quarterback who refuses to lose his job to Brodie Croyle. Huard is quickly becoming the heart and soul of a team that many didn't think he should be starting for. He really showed everyone that given the chance, he can run a more elaborate offense than Mike Solari and Herm Edwards had been allowing. I think the turning point was definitely when he openly screamed at the coaches during the Vikings game. Maybe not but I'd like to think so.
2) The Chiefs drafted a real winner in Dwayne Bowe this year. It had been reported that the Chiefs coveted the cornerback from Texas, Aaron Ross, in the 2007 draft. The Giants drafted him before the Chiefs got the chance. I'd say that Bowe was the best consolation prize since Britney Spears dumped Justin Timberlake and he went on to "rebound" with Cameron Diaz. For the first time I can remember, the Chiefs have a wideout that will punish cornerbacks whether he's blocking, ripping balls away from them or just out running them. He is a stud and he should bring Tony Gonzalez back from the ledge.
3) The Chiefs defense is much better. This unit hasn't allowed a point in the second half yet this year. It's almost like the team should scrimmage for a half-hour before the game starts. Jared Allen, Derrick Johnson and company are flashing the talent of the Chiefs circa 1995 and 1997. They need to get stronger against the run, but they are causing turnovers and that is the Chief's trademark over the last few decades.
4) Norv Turner is coaching the Chargers. Yes, the Chief played much better this week, but the Chargers are in shambles. This is a team with at least four players, who you could argue are the best at their position, on the roster (Tomlinson, Gates, Merriman and McNeill). This team went 14-2 last year dominating the league, Tomlinson set the touchdown record and all of the skill-position guys are still in their prime. Ah, but A.J. Smith fired Marty Schottenheimer and hired Norv Turner, Turner being one of the worst headcoaches in NFL history. Who would have ever thought that you would ever hear fans chanting "Marty, Marty, Marty" ... ever? Looking at Tomlinson after the game, it looks like the next product he'll be endorsing is Prozac. Tomlinson went over 100 yards in the first half and then Turner inexplicably took the ball out of Tomlinson's hands with a 16-6 lead, at home, and gave put it in the hands of ... Phillip Rivers!? Tomlinson only carried the ball six times in the second half while Rivers turned the ball over like a vintage Steve Bono.
I am very excited for the Chiefs. This is a statement win to everyone including myself that they are going to play their guts out despite starting off the year horribly. What does the season hold now? I have no clue. Mike Solari needs to get better at play-calling, LJ needs to get going and the defense needs to stop the run a little better. If they do these things, this team could be a real pain for the rest of the AFC. This is weird year. The Chargers and the Bears are 1-3 while the Lions and the Buccaneers are 3-1. Who saw that coming?
1) The Chiefs have gritty quarterback who refuses to lose his job to Brodie Croyle. Huard is quickly becoming the heart and soul of a team that many didn't think he should be starting for. He really showed everyone that given the chance, he can run a more elaborate offense than Mike Solari and Herm Edwards had been allowing. I think the turning point was definitely when he openly screamed at the coaches during the Vikings game. Maybe not but I'd like to think so.
2) The Chiefs drafted a real winner in Dwayne Bowe this year. It had been reported that the Chiefs coveted the cornerback from Texas, Aaron Ross, in the 2007 draft. The Giants drafted him before the Chiefs got the chance. I'd say that Bowe was the best consolation prize since Britney Spears dumped Justin Timberlake and he went on to "rebound" with Cameron Diaz. For the first time I can remember, the Chiefs have a wideout that will punish cornerbacks whether he's blocking, ripping balls away from them or just out running them. He is a stud and he should bring Tony Gonzalez back from the ledge.
3) The Chiefs defense is much better. This unit hasn't allowed a point in the second half yet this year. It's almost like the team should scrimmage for a half-hour before the game starts. Jared Allen, Derrick Johnson and company are flashing the talent of the Chiefs circa 1995 and 1997. They need to get stronger against the run, but they are causing turnovers and that is the Chief's trademark over the last few decades.
4) Norv Turner is coaching the Chargers. Yes, the Chief played much better this week, but the Chargers are in shambles. This is a team with at least four players, who you could argue are the best at their position, on the roster (Tomlinson, Gates, Merriman and McNeill). This team went 14-2 last year dominating the league, Tomlinson set the touchdown record and all of the skill-position guys are still in their prime. Ah, but A.J. Smith fired Marty Schottenheimer and hired Norv Turner, Turner being one of the worst headcoaches in NFL history. Who would have ever thought that you would ever hear fans chanting "Marty, Marty, Marty" ... ever? Looking at Tomlinson after the game, it looks like the next product he'll be endorsing is Prozac. Tomlinson went over 100 yards in the first half and then Turner inexplicably took the ball out of Tomlinson's hands with a 16-6 lead, at home, and gave put it in the hands of ... Phillip Rivers!? Tomlinson only carried the ball six times in the second half while Rivers turned the ball over like a vintage Steve Bono.
I am very excited for the Chiefs. This is a statement win to everyone including myself that they are going to play their guts out despite starting off the year horribly. What does the season hold now? I have no clue. Mike Solari needs to get better at play-calling, LJ needs to get going and the defense needs to stop the run a little better. If they do these things, this team could be a real pain for the rest of the AFC. This is weird year. The Chargers and the Bears are 1-3 while the Lions and the Buccaneers are 3-1. Who saw that coming?
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