The Final Whistle - Post Game Thoughts: Chiefs vs. Chargers
Hope everyone had a great weekend, sorry for the delay on the Final Whistle. I want to start off this week talking about how excited I am that Herm went for two. Sure the Chiefs lost yet another close battle, but the confidence that he showed in his team is going to have long term effects. I know you may think that the Chiefs didn’t have much to lose sitting at 1-7 and on the verge of 1-8, and you are probably right. Though Herm showed confidence in his young team, and as a young player in the NFL that has to be a great feeling. With the defense down and out, he put the game in the hands of his offense and better yet his young quarterback. Which I think is safe to say was the right decision, and one Herm would later say that he would make 100 out of 100 times.
I still can’t seem to wipe the smile off my face at the Chiefs rapid improvement, for the first time this year I was on the edge of my seat screaming at the T.V., praying for a Chiefs win. Not a win for you and me, but a win for our team in the red and gold. For those young players who have yet to experience much success in the NFL. I remember after the Carolina game when I went on and on about wanting to see more heart from the Chiefs, and these last three games they have showed me more than enough. Herm does deserve some credit for getting his team up and ready to play week in and week out, especially considering the circumstances. These last three games the Chiefs could of very easily won, with a play here and a play there we would be feeling a lot better about our young team.
I am starting to believe that Tyler Thigpen could be our diamond in the rough. I would like to see him get some wins before the end of the year, and I firmly believe that he will. He has really but a shot in the right arm of this offense, as well as the whole team. If he can continue his sold play I believe he is exactly what this team needs to win not only now, but in the future. One of the things that I have been most impressed with is his poise throughout the course of a game, he never gets to high or to low, qualities that are hard to find in a young quarterback. I have to admit that I have been having fun watching these young Chiefs lose these past three weeks, because I know we can only go up from here and the future is looking bright through these Chiefs fans eyes.
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The Final Whistle - Post Game Thoughts: Chiefs vs. Jets
Our beloved Chiefs suffered a gut wrenching 24-28 defeat by the right arm of Brett Favre at Giants Stadium. Favre drove the Jets to a game winning score with just under 1:00 remaining in regulation. Though the loss is tough to swallow for the red and gold I am feeling good about the overall performance of our road warriors. You can’t say enough about the play of young QB Tyler Thigpen, I believe he temporarily silenced critics with his impressinve stat line of 25/36 for 280 yards and two touchdowns. His most impressive line of the day was the fact that he didn’t turn the ball over, he gave us a chance to win.
Though the defense stuggled yet again with giving up the big play, see Leon Washington, they did intercept Brett Favre three times. Two of those take aways going to rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers, one of which he returned 91 yards to pay dirt. Some noticable moves for the Jets game was Tamba Hali moved back over to his left defensive end spot, and Gunther spent the day on the sidelines rather than in the booth. I like both moves Tamba recored a sack late in the fourth quarter, plus Gunther was able to communicate with his young defense throughout the course of the game.
Though the loss pushed the Chiefs record to 1-6, it was promising to see improvement from the previous week. We can’t forget just how green this team really is, and it’s going to take time before they become contenders. The only thing I want out of the Chiefs each week is that they compete, and if they are in games late in the fourth quarter that is an added bonus. Some may say I have gone soft in terms of expectations of our Chiefs but I like to be realistic, and progress is all we can look for with our team from Arrowhead Dr.
Today was a step forward, and these are grounds the Chiefs can definitely build on. I am looking forward to next weeks game and hope to see similiar though slightley improved production from both our offensive and defensive units. I expect to see a competitive Chiefs team battle Tampa Bay, but hopefully the final outcome will be different.
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The Final Whistle - Post Game Thoughts: Chiefs vs. Panthers
CHIEFS VS. PANTHERS
Hold on to your seats Chiefs fans, our beloved red and gold are on a quest for a winning streak. Though things didn’t start out as one would hope for the Chiefs, both sides of the ball came into this game flat. Perhaps still celebrating the upset victory over the Broncos last week. Chiefs players didn’t show the same fire and desire against Carolina as they did against their division rival.
Some disappointing game stats sum up this contest better then any words I could spill out. Larry Johnson had literally a heart stopping 5 rushes for 4 yards in the first half, ending the game with 2 yards on 7 attempts. Plus our patched up Chiefs offense didn’t pick up a first down until 9:12 of the second quarter. All the while Herm seemed to always have a confused look on his face every time the camera crew would scan the down and out Chiefs sidelines.
Though I am still a firm believer in the youth movement of this once proud franchise, we as Chiefs fans can expect the ups and downs that can come week to week with such a young roster. That still doesn’t give them any reason to come out and not show any heart. I think a major factor in the games thus far has been if the Chiefs can get out of the gate effectively or not. We can’t forget that a lot of our young players are still gaining confidence that they can in fact play in the NFL.
Today isn’t a day the Chiefs need to dwell on, I think it would be wise to throw out the game film and just get back to finding ways to move the offense. Going into the bye week the Chiefs need to work Brodie back into the offense. I think after watching a healthy Jake Delhomme effect both sides of the ball for the Panthers this week, you can’t stress enough the importance of quality quarterback play in the NFL.
FINAL THOUGHT-
It didn’t look like the same team on the field this week, the lone bright spot that I saw was the continued high level of play from linebacker Derrick Johnson. Though fear not, things can only get better from here, I have confidence that the Chiefs will once again rise back to their high level of play. I am asking you to stick behind our young team, and remember that one day the sea of red at our beloved Arrowhead will rock again.
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