Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
I think the basis for that optimism is that the Chiefs at full offensive strength - which they haven't been given the patchwork offensive line led by Cam Erving - are basically unstoppable, and we haven't seen that at any point this year aside from the first quarter of the Jacksonville game.
Combine that offense with a defense that's clearly imperfect but arguably improving/somewhat more sound than last year and I think we certainly have the potential to win out.
Just can't beat ourselves.
Makes sense. I just feel that "something" (consistent running game) is missing on offense this year that keeps me from subscribing to that theory. I think a big part of that is that this year, with all the injuries, the offense has not been able to evolve into what it needs to be in order to reel off the kind of win streak needed to win out. Who knows, maybe they get healthy and it all gels? [Reply]
Originally Posted by fierro604:
I think it means very little that the offense is that good with the defense is this bad. So many bad teams have kept it close because of the defense. It means Mahomes has to put up more points. Andy has to learn to manage the clock for once in his life. Offense is the only bright spot of this team, which is a pity because this isn't enough to beat anyone come playoffs.
You come in here to just vent? A noob with no track record just posts negative comments about his supposedly team. Not a good start. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Makes sense. I just feel that "something" (consistent running game) is missing on offense this year that keeps me from subscribing to that theory. I think a big part of that is that this year, with all the injuries, the offense has not been able to evolve into what it needs to be in order to reel off the kind of win streak needed to win out. Who knows, maybe they get healthy and it all gels?
Honestly, if Fisher never goes down, I think it's very reasonable to say we're probably at least 8-2. The entire narrative around this team would be different.
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
Do you think we're worse than last year on defense? I don't. And last year that defense shut down a hot Colts team in the playoffs. And - had we gotten the production out of our safeties like Eric Berry that we were paying for - almost certainly would've beaten NE and been in the Super Bowl.
Temper your negativity.
Pats can't run slants to Edelman and fades to Gronk all day this year.
That's all that beat us last season when we played them. Those two destroying us with simple routes on multiple plays.
This year they have no Gronk, we have excellent safety play and our DC adapts. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider:
You sir, are a moron. Also, it's plain to see that you don't actually watch any Raiders games.
Idiot.
Oh...I dont?
I seem to remember a game where Cooper pushed off for a TD, got called for an obvious OPI...then the ref picked it up without explanation. Later that quarter, Carr has a strip sack/fumble negated on a very late phantom DH call...well after he lost the ball...then on replay, the announcers couldn't find it. The Raiders finally won after the officials gave them 3 plays after time has expired.
I have never seen that happen...and probably wont ever again.
I also remember the 0-10 Raiders getting a phantom PI on Parker on a 4th and 12. The game should have been over. Raiders score and the Chiefs drive down to mid-field and get stopped on 3rd down. Half of the Raider bench comes onto the field about 25 yards past the Chiefs huddle...dumb-asses though they had won. The officials had to stop play yet dont throw an excessive celebration/too many players on the field/off-sides...nothing. Refs just kindly escorted them back off the field...
These are Oaklands only two wins over the Ried era chiefs...and both were directly manufactured by sketchy late-game calls by the officials.
So excuse me for pointing out that the Chiefs should be concerned about the refs...unless getting 3 free plays after time expires seems legit to you. [Reply]
I seem to remember a game where Cooper pushed off for a TD, got called for an obvious OPI...then the ref picked it up without explanation. Later that quarter, Carr has a strip sack/fumble negated on a very late phantom DH call...well after he lost the ball...then on replay, the announcers couldn't find it. The Raiders finally won after the officials gave them 3 plays after time has expired.
I have never seen that happen...and probably wont ever again.
I also remember the 0-10 Raiders getting a phantom PI on Parker on a 4th and 12. The game should have been over. Raiders score and the Chiefs drive down to mid-field and get stopped on 3rd down. Half of the Raider bench comes onto the field about 25 yards past the Chiefs huddle...dumb-asses though they had won. The officials had to stop play yet dont throw an excessive celebration/too many players on the field/off-sides...nothing. Refs just kindly escorted them back off the field...
These are Oaklands only two wins over the Ried era chiefs...and both were directly manufactured by sketchy late-game calls by the officials.
So excuse me for pointing out that the Chiefs should be concerned about the refs...unless getting 3 free plays after time expires seems legit to you.
Chiefs hold on D almost every play... been that way for years [Reply]
As I mentioned before, I think we should be hoping for Houston to win that division so we avoid any chance at facing them in the wildcard round. Any other team we could get should be an easy win. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mr. tegu:
As I mentioned before, I think we should be hoping for Houston to win that division so we avoid any chance at facing them in the wildcard round. Any other team we could get should be an easy win.
After seeing Houston this pass Sunday..they do not scare me.
I don't wanna see the Titans...they sold their soul to beat Andy Reid.
Odds are the Chiefs are gonna see an AFC South team in the playoffs. [Reply]
