Chiefs Under Pressure

I really like studebaker too. Does anyone know where I can get his jersey?

It is important to have that leadership, but one point we are overlooking is our leadership at the top. Pioli, Weiss, Crennel, and Haley. They ALL have big game experience and I think they are the ones that will most importantly be able to utilize their experience and pass it on to this young team. Haley already impressed me with his move to bring Chambers back in last week to replace Tucker. While I love what Tucker brings to the field, and see him as a piece of our future, Haley knew Chambers has been in big game situations and was the better fit at this point. What happened? We saw a GLIMPSE of the Chambers that we were all so excited about last year. I think the coaching staff will have the largest impact down the stretch on our youngsters. The other thing I love about having a team this young...They are too naive to lose. I know that sounds ridiculous, but think about it. We havent established ourselves like a Chargers "one and done," so once we get to the playoffs, these kids dont anticipate losing. Its an ideal situation. The experience at the top, and the youth and hopeful vigor to execute. The next two weeks will be amazing.

Your picture should've been Freddie Mercury and David Bowie. re: Vrabel I think the idea that veterans automatically handle pressure well is a myth. Some guys just have it and some don't. I've seen young guys out-clutch gritty vets many times. I suppose added experience does improve confidence in those situations for some, but I would guess these effects are extremely exaggerated in most cases. So yeah, I'm not expecting Vrabel to all of the sudden show up. What I am expecting is for people to act like he had a great game if he makes even one decent play. Then we'll hear about how clutch he is. The same will be said of Thom Jones if he picks up a first down. It will be interesting to see who actually steps up. Smart money is on Flowers.

Although there is a lot of pressure going on, I don't think the Chiefs have problems with pressure, they have problems getting started.

Hmmm, an interesting post. I don't think we have to worry about Waters showing up, and really, who else on this team can spell his position better than him. In critical match ups, when all other things are mostly equal "old age and treachery usually defeats youth and inexperience". This of course is simply an adage for experience counts. In a sporting contest mental acuity and the skill needed to interpret subtle nuances in tactics far outweigh youthful exuberance. Quality of play should not be confused with quantity, I would much prefer 1 timely pancake block, or critical sack that changes the outcome of a game to stat inflated blocks and tackles that have no bearing on the final outcome. Big games are usually won by teams that are mentally tough and experience helps.

About being under pressure- the more you walk, the less you can get done. When it's about being pressured playing football, well the only thing that comes to mind is that these guys playing for the Chiefs simply can't afford costly mistakes. I think we're good enough of a team to have minor mistakes during gametime. Those can be corrected quickly in the huddle, another player on the sideline or by a coach. The thing about costly mistakes is what are the rights things to say the 1st time when they happen? Can a player respond quickly enough without losing focus? If not, it will get tougher. Obviously it's been going pretty good so far for the Chiefs. I'd worry about things like keeping my toes and fingers warm, is the sun going to be shining on my face when I try to throw or catch a pass, or what speed and direction is the wind blowing so I don't miss that field goal that I want to make. While playing defense for the Chiefs, will it be good enough to follow the coordinators plan, or should we anticipate what's going to happen? It's better to figure all this during the 1st part of the game than the 2nd half of the game. Where's the pressure? I guess the only pressure here will be thinking I'm going to goof it all up before even stepping out on the the playing field. GO CHIEFS

The pressure is too much! Bank on a Titan victory Sunday, they'll be loose and KC will play tight.

Adam: Nice article. If nothing else, this experience will help season our young players. We will have more mental toughness once we are in a position to really contend.

I really like studebaker too. Does anyone know where I can get his jersey?

It is important to have that leadership, but one point we are overlooking is our leadership at the top. Pioli, Weiss, Crennel, and Haley. They ALL have big game experience and I think they are the ones that will most importantly be able to utilize their experience and pass it on to this young team. Haley already impressed me with his move to bring Chambers back in last week to replace Tucker. While I love what Tucker brings to the field, and see him as a piece of our future, Haley knew Chambers has been in big game situations and was the better fit at this point. What happened? We saw a GLIMPSE of the Chambers that we were all so excited about last year. I think the coaching staff will have the largest impact down the stretch on our youngsters. The other thing I love about having a team this young...They are too naive to lose. I know that sounds ridiculous, but think about it. We havent established ourselves like a Chargers "one and done," so once we get to the playoffs, these kids dont anticipate losing. Its an ideal situation. The experience at the top, and the youth and hopeful vigor to execute. The next two weeks will be amazing.

Your picture should've been Freddie Mercury and David Bowie.

re: Vrabel

I think the idea that veterans automatically handle pressure well is a myth. Some guys just have it and some don't. I've seen young guys out-clutch gritty vets many times. I suppose added experience does improve confidence in those situations for some, but I would guess these effects are extremely exaggerated in most cases.

So yeah, I'm not expecting Vrabel to all of the sudden show up. What I am expecting is for people to act like he had a great game if he makes even one decent play. Then we'll hear about how clutch he is. The same will be said of Thom Jones if he picks up a first down.

It will be interesting to see who actually steps up. Smart money is on Flowers.

Although there is a lot of pressure going on, I don't think the Chiefs have problems with pressure, they have problems getting started.

Hmmm, an interesting post. I don't think we have to worry about Waters showing up, and really, who else on this team can spell his position better than him. In critical match ups, when all other things are mostly equal "old age and treachery usually defeats youth and inexperience". This of course is simply an adage for experience counts. In a sporting contest mental acuity and the skill needed to interpret subtle nuances in tactics far outweigh youthful exuberance. Quality of play should not be confused with quantity, I would much prefer 1 timely pancake block, or critical sack that changes the outcome of a game to stat inflated blocks and tackles that have no bearing on the final outcome.

Big games are usually won by teams that are mentally tough and experience helps.

About being under pressure- the more you walk, the less you can get done. When it's about being pressured playing football, well the only thing that comes to mind is that these guys playing for the Chiefs simply can't afford costly mistakes. I think we're good enough of a team to have minor mistakes during gametime. Those can be corrected quickly in the huddle, another player on the sideline or by a coach. The thing about costly mistakes is what are the rights things to say the 1st time when they happen? Can a player respond quickly enough without losing focus? If not, it will get tougher. Obviously it's been going pretty good so far for the Chiefs. I'd worry about things like keeping my toes and fingers warm, is the sun going to be shining on my face when I try to throw or catch a pass, or what speed and direction is the wind blowing so I don't miss that field goal that I want to make. While playing defense for the Chiefs, will it be good enough to follow the coordinators plan, or should we anticipate what's going to happen? It's better to figure all this during the 1st part of the game than the 2nd half of the game. Where's the pressure? I guess the only pressure here will be thinking I'm going to goof it all up before even stepping out on the the playing field. GO CHIEFS

The pressure is too much! Bank on a Titan victory Sunday, they'll be loose and KC will play tight.

Adam:

Nice article. If nothing else, this experience will help season our young players. We will have more mental toughness once we are in a position to really contend.