I'm officially hitting the panic button...anyone else?

**H-townChiefsFan** · 08-27-2011, 05:23 PM

This does not look good for the Chiefies...so many issues, where to begin? I know it is the preseason, but there were many of the same problems surfacing last year.

They cant get off the field on 3rd down. They continually allow first downs time after time when they need stops on 3rd down. Last nights 3rd and 19 was particularly pathetic.

Offensive play calling is bad so far in the preseason, I know it is just preseason but it looks pathetic. It wasnt really all that great last year. There is no rythem. Their 2 best drives were in the Ravens game in a hurry-up.

Defense gets gashed on the runs plenty last year and short passing defense they just get torched. 5 yards here and there allows other teams to just march up and down the field.

No way am I even close to being sold on Cassel. He has shown very little to make me think he can lead this team to a Championship. He cant get out of trouble, his arm is average and his accuracy is barely above average. I cant really think of any time he has led the team down the field when they really needed a score. 31st ranked passing offense last year - that blows some major goat.

The O-line never looks dominant, more like barely adequate...then they let Waters go? WTF? Charles' quickness and the pathetic schedule is the only reason we finished 1st in rushing. Texan and Jags were the two worst, not to mention the Donkeys, Colts and Cardinals being dreadful on D. I forsee many sacks for the QB this year.

Lets face it...they did not beat a single good team last year. The first game the weather helped them a great deal, as did the Chargers poor special teams and a few great returns from the Chiefs. Rivers would win that game at the end 9 times out of 10, IMHO. What was their best win? At Seattle?? Not cool. Not cool at all. The Colts were the ONLY legitimate playoff team they even played.

I want to be optimistic, but I will take any bets that the chiefs even win 8 games. I think the final tally will be 6-10. I hate to say it, but unless they really take a HUGE step forward, Haley and Cassel should be considered for removal prior to 2012.

**H-townChiefsFan** · 08-27-2011, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by drstandley31

They will be OK! You haven't seen any of the real play calling yet. The defense on the first 2 drives go their asses handed to them I agree, and that needs looked at hard. But for the rest, you can't draw conclusions yet. I would enjoy seeing us be able to stop a f'n slant pass, I'll give you that!

Id also like to see them score a damn TD when they get a turnover!!!

**tornadospotter** · 08-27-2011, 07:46 PM

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**H-townChiefsFan** · 08-27-2011, 08:05 PM

LOL, if only it was a Staples 'Easy' button instead!

**Chiefs fanatic** · 08-27-2011, 08:52 PM

I think people need to realize that it is just the preseason. In the preseason you can go 4-0 but finish 0-16 in the regular season. If we fall flat our first game then hit the panic button but until then I wouldn't worry.

**H-townChiefsFan** · 08-27-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Chiefs fanatic

I think people need to realize that it is just the preseason. In the preseason you can go 4-0 but finish 0-16 in the regular season. If we fall flat our first game then hit the panic button but until then I wouldn't worry.

I totally agree, thats why I prefaced my post with "These signs were showing last year"...plus Haley's play calling in 2010 and the weak schedule last year all are leaving me a bit gloomy.

I love this modicon, btw...

**Hayvern** · 08-28-2011, 02:08 AM

I am not hitting the panic button, the team is right where I think they should be with everything that is going on.

**Chiefster** · 08-28-2011, 06:05 AM

Wait!!!! There's a panic button?????

**kcnation** · 08-28-2011, 09:09 AM

yea im in a panic stage also,ive seen nothing improved from last season that we needed to address.i don't really care about preseason but we have shown no game what so ever.i just hope it changes and quick

**Coach** · 08-28-2011, 11:20 AM

I don't think the colts have ever won a preseason game but they manage to win 12 games a year. No panic button yet, but they have looked horrendous in nearly every phase of the game during the preseason.

**SIC J** · 08-28-2011, 11:50 AM

The whole "Chiefs had an easy schedule last year" is kinda dumb. The Chargers had a similar schedule, had the #1 offense AND defense, and still managed to only go 9-7. Regardless of who you play, you STILL have to win the games.