Loss #11 – Donkeys

by Chiefs

THIS JUST IN!  THIS JUST IN!

The Chiefs defense is still atrocious.  I mean just awful, the run defense hasn’t improved since week 1, the pass defense is all right, the pass rush, well I’m not sure I have any more words to describe the horribleness.  I’m soooo tired of watching the opposing teams quarterback sit back in the pocket scanning the field for an open receiver like he is taking a walk in the park.  Herm finally realized that his defense sucks and went for it on fourth down on the five yard line at the end of the game.  He knew like we all did that to kick a field goal was pointless and was later proven correct when Denver was able to run the clock out after the Chiefs were unable to stop them–as usual.

Moving Derrick Johnson to the middle linebacker position did nothing.  He still was basically nonexistent.  I hope the Chiefs don’t pour a bunch of money into him, not that the Chiefs have anybody better, but just because he obviously was a bust.  He is made of glass, and when he does find the time to make it to the football field he shows up for two games a year. I think it is time for the Andy Studebaker era to begin in KC-he is listed as a DE but at 248lbs he is better equipped to be an OLB, stick him on the outside and let’s see what he can do.  Demoralizing WiIlliams and Boiman are not the answers.  The Chiefs need to find 3 starting linebackers in the off season and a pass rusher, maybe even a DT that doesn’t get pushed around like a sack of taters as Demarcus “Sack” Tyler does–Good Luck!

Tyler Thigpen has some weird mannerisms over on the sideline. Have you noticed?  If not, pay attention next time the camera is on him with his helmet off. He is constantly scrunching up his nose, opening and closing his mouth, not that it matters, just interesting to watch.

Herm Edwards and Dick Vermeil have something else in common. Not only do both know little about fielding a legitimate defense, but they both walk up and down the sideline and look as if they are trying to find the source of a putrid smell somewhere inside the stadium. The look on both of their faces is almost the same.  The same squinted eyes, mouth open, looking up at the scoreboard, it’s as if someone has let off a stink bomb and Herm and DV are on the hunt.  I’m not joking.

I don’t understand why the Chiefs didn’t give the ball to LJ more in Denver.  Beats me.  Seemed like that would have been the way to go today, but what do I know?

I feel like I’m ripping you guys off when I write these articles.  It’s obvious why the Chiefs suck this year and I feel that I write about the same thing every week.  I apologize, but I’m not sure there is anything I can do about it.

Unfortunately, I’m not sold on the “young guns” on the Chiefs defense, are you?  I mean can you sit there and say to yourself “this Glenn Dorsey, he’s going to be a force...” or “Tamba Hali has some solid moves, he will get some sacks…eventually.”  I can’t.  The offense is a different story, I do feel Thigpen can be a solid starter in this league.  I think with an offseason under his belt, knowing he is the starter will help Tyler adapt to reading NFL defenses better so he can line up under center a least a couple of times during the course of a game.  I still don’t understand why the Chiefs don’t line up in the traditional “I Formation” sometimes, run and pass out of it.

Oh well, the season is over, and I’m not telling you something you don’t already know.  You can set back and look forward to the draft if you want.  I won’t look forward to it unless Carl Peterson isn’t calling the shots.  It is obvious he misses way more than he hits with draft picks especially on the defensive side of the ball.  Sam Bradford may choose to come out, I think he will IF the Sooners win the National Championship and he wins the Heisman Trophy.  The only problem is Detroit and Seattle will most likely be looking for a quarterback come April.  Be interesting to see how it plays out…I guess.

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Oh the parachuter needed help getting out of his gear and the bears players just sat there pulling their puds.

Ha...What happened with the parachuter? I completely could see that...The character of our players is so much better than the majority of the league...

Adam the Studebaker comment made me think about the Chiefs players in general. Before the games you pick up the vibe that they do feel lucky to be not only in the NFL but Chiefs. Even Tony I think feels lucky to be a Chief. The Rams at their horribly quiet, sterile field on the other hand look like my co-workers on a Monday morning, just reporting to work but wishing they were somewhere else. At the bears game a parachutist landed in the middle of the field, and the Chiefs players ran out and helped him, the Bears players just stared. I know that a big part of this is the fan support. Note to the Hunt Family: thats slipping away slowly but surely.

Bradford is the only QB coming into the draft (if he declares) that will make it in the NFL. He would kill in our offense, or he gives Thigpen some competition and makes him the next level QB that he's shown flashes of this season.

We desperately need however a D pass rush. I'd much rather get a manchild in the draft than get a FA who's only good for a couple of years. The question is, can we roll the dice and get the right guy a la DT

for some reason the Denver game made me reassess my draft strategy and I want the Chiefs now to take the top RE…I hate to say this but Whitlock is right in one aspect* of his article…I think DJ looked better than anyone else we have had in the middle (which is not saying much at all), he looked out of place many times but had only 3 days preparation, I think we need to leave him there and take the top rusher available or the top OL available with our first pick….OLB should be assessed in the 2nd rd and QB in the 3rd…

Bradford is the ONLY QB I would be willing to take in this draft…

*Whitlock is right that the Chiefs need a pass rusher more than they need to stop the run right now, He is WRONG when he questions whether stopping the run is most important. I think he is misunderstanding the saying itself, when people say stopping the run is most important they mean it is the foundation of the defense, not that it is the most critical or gamechanging part of a defense. *steps off of soapbox*

Andy Studebaker -- love that guy. Now he might never be anything other than a special teams ace, but he's been that so far. And, honestly, last week when I was by the sideline he was the happiest NFL player I've ever seen. Looked like a little boy with a new sled and fluffy, white snow all around him. It was refreshing to see n NFL player realize how lucky he truly was just to be out there.

Plus, he's goofy and kind of nuts. A lot of personality. Gotta love that.

Bad news for the McCoy folks

Colt McCoy told the Austin American-Statesman he would return to Texas for his senior year, reiterating what the Longhorns' quarterback told Sporting News' Steve Greenberg in October.

I'd vote for Dansby and Crowder if I had one, but then I looked over my shoulder and saw the stadium renovations aren't done...we will all get Coal and Harm in our stockings.

admsantos - yes we did but long term I think we'll end up being the ones who came out ahead on that deal.

Jeremy,

You bet there are. Notable UFA DE's include Julius Peppers, Terell Suggs, Bertrand Berry, & Kevin Carter. UFA LB's will be Karlos Dansby, Ray Lewis (doubt the Ravens will let him go), Mike Peterson, Jonathon Vilma, Monty Beisel, Angelo Crowell, Channing Crowder, & Willie McGinest. Those are pretty much the top of the list available for each position. I think Vilma and Crowell are both very doable for the Chiefs.

Didn't we already have one of the best pass rushers in the NFL and let him go?

Thigpen is regressing back to his inaccuracy. This solidifies my belief that we need to bring in some competition for him at QB.

We need to draft a QB in the second or third round.

Go into the off season with Thigpen number one, the draft pick numer two, and Croyle number three.

It is going to be a very very very long off season.

Our Defense is Putrid. The D line is ineffective. Our LBs suck, all of which make our dbs look terrible, even though they are not.

We need two playmakers, one at DE and one at LB going into next season.

Are there any impact Free Agents at those positions?

I honestly don't think the Chiefs D as a whole is bad I just think they only play 2 downs well and then when 3rd down comes they crap the bed! The D will force 3rd and long and the other team will consistently convert and that is the most frustrating thing right now.

Hey Arrowhead Adam and the rest of the gang, I would like to see some info on the Chiefs 3rd down defense. Think you guys could make that happen? We see numbers about an offense's 3rd down conversion rate but what is the Chiefs 3rd down stoppage rate? My guess is they force a 4th down...22% of the time. Can you guys hook us up with something like that?

Thanks and keep up the good work!

Thigpen does have some weird mannerisms, but most guys with a big arm do, just watch any MLB pitcher. Anyway, his eyes are what looks strange to me, his right eye is always squinted- Thiggy is good but, his deep ball sucks, its just a floater. He throws the ball with the point at too high of an angle on the deep ball, he's just throwing it up there, I think he ought to use his frozen rope strength to throw downfield instead of lofting it. He reminds me of Jim McMahon in that regard,

Herm not using LJ down at the 10 yard line was a huge mistake. It cost us the tie. You don't just not run the ball because he doesn't break it every time. That third down run around the right side was great, LJ could have pounded that ball in the endzone.

Another Harm early lead and another 2nd half collapse.

My apologies Adam I didnt see a name on the post and took off from Tims post.

Tim and Randy - first things first, this post was not from Adam, it was from Steven.

Steven,

I wouldn't call our run defense horrible - what really killed us on defense was the inability to put any pressure on Cutler when we needed to. The addition of Babin is an improvement in that department but not enough of an improvement. Finding an elite pass rushing/containment RDE or Will, or both, seems to me to be our top priority for the offseason. George Selvie would be my top pick in that area but he'll probably be too much of a reach when we pick.

I'm actually kind of eager to see what we can first do in free agency this offseason. Perhaps we could work out a deal where swap 1st round picks with somebody in exchange for a veteran LB or RT/RG.

I am not ready to give up on DJ just yet, but I'm becoming increasingly closer to giving up on Gunther.

I can say I've been looking forward to the draft for a couple weeks now, but I still haven't given up on the season. I mean we still have to do better than the Raiders lol

Come on Adam for thousands of the most loyal Chiefs fans we have the season isnt over. Ive been looking forward to the last two home games more than any this year, the December games are some of the funnest. The season is only over if you never go to a game and never plan to. Sure some of us can't afford to go and thats one thing but if you can and simply dont you might as well stay home and play Madden. Those that are still enjoying Chiefs football need your insight, and trust me many many loyal Chiefs fans still are, I will be seeing them Sunday.You are the last person I thought would give up and call it a season before the December games even start.

Some good points there adam. Thanks for the apology. :P .

I think im the opposite to you in that regard. I have so much to say about the chiefs it kills me. I wish i had some level of credibility or authority so that people would actually listen. You know, we all do. Strategies, potential trades and drafts, and even game management. I guess thats the curse of being a fan. What would be great is an open coach trial. Like what the eagles did, except for coaches. Or atleast just being able to communicate with teams and tell them your ideas.

That would be nice.