Random thoughts about Chiefs/Patriots playoffs game

[Frankenchief]

1- Thank you KC Chiefs. It was a great ride. 11 in a row, after we all had left you for dead. 12 would have been nice, but you have already treated us to a great season.

2- This was another reason to lament the stupid loss in the 2nd week to the dirty Donks. We lost that game more on our own than on any Denver prowess. Without that loss we win the division and play a woefully depleted Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead tomorrow. EVERY freaking game in the NFL regular season means something and losing just one can come back to bite us in the behind.

3- This was a game of two teams who were on two different trajectories. NE had all of their crucial players back and rested. We, for all practical purposes, were without Maclin, Houston, Ware, and DAT. Not to mention Jamaal Charles and Half of Tamba hali.

4- #2 looms large here, because we would have won this game if WE were the ones who had the opportunity to rest our banged up players and playing the Pats at Arrowhead.

Now enough of positives and justifications (notice I did not say excuses). To be fair lets get a bit negative here:

5- In the first half the Pats had two long drives to our two. They finished theirs with TDs and we only came up with FGs. We left 8 points on the field. Guess what, we lost the game by 7. If we want to play the big boys and beat them for the big prize we need to learn to finish our drives.

6- Travis Kelce, I'm still a big fan, but if you don't want to be called Baby Gronk you don't disappear. You got a lot of work to do and dedication to get to the next step. Use the off season to get Gronky.

7- Hammond is a better receiver than a kick returner. But that's not saying much. He needed to take one home to get back to my good graces. He didn't. I had a feeling DAT would have had one today. I am very excited about Chris Conley and I think he will have a break out year next season, but we should still add to our WR quality either from the draft or FA market.

8- Speaking of receivers (a temporary return to positives) Jason Avant was our best receiver today. Kudos.

9- Alex wasn't sharp on his deep throws. The pass to Maclin with Maclin having a step on the defender should have been 6. He was high on a couple of other deep throws to.

10- (Another temporary return to positives) Alex did have an overall good game. Alex had some effective runs for 1st down and good short/intermediate passes. On a 3rd and 7 he did a total Russel Wilson and avoided like 4 sure sacks in one play and connected with Avant for a much needed 1st down. Matt Cassel would have crapped his pants 4 times in one play there.

11- The stadium was almost Arrowhead-loud and it affected our O. Don't these guys know they live in Boston?! Anyway I chalk up Fisher's jump and the earlier delay penalty to the loudness of the stadium. Fulton did not hear Alex's signals and was late with the snap. Just another way to say home stadium is a warm and fuzzy place in the playoffs.

12- Andy Reid = at least one stupid sequence in time management. But I think he is the best HC we have had since the great Hank Stram.

13- The offense was not the main reason we lost. Sad to say, I blame the D a bit more. They played subpar to the standard they have spoiled us with. Sutton had no answer for Edelman. The two step drop and quick toss to him was working for them all day. And where was DJ? And is it me or did sean Smith leave his heart in KC?

14- Knile was playing with a chip on his shoulder and then he inexplicably fumbled. I doubt if he is with us next year. I will miss his returns though.

15- The 42 yard pass in the 3rd quarter from the golden boy to Martin originating from their 2 yard line was pure luck. Brady was aiming for Gronk whom we had covered with 3 defenders. Martin was running the wrong route (too close to Gronk) and found himself with a gift ball. That, along with the game sealing deflected pass that ended up in Edelman's grasp for 1st down were incredible strokes of luck worthy of Denver Broncos. The latter could have very well wound up in the hands of our defender for a last minute game-tying pick 6. Frustrating.

Now let's finish with more positive thoughts.

16- This team played far from its A-game and only lost to a sharp Brady and a fully loaded New England club that was playing very close to THEIR A-game in their house. Considering all of our essential players who did not contribute, I am very proud to be a KC Chiefs fan.

17- There are things to be excited about. I truly think Dee Ford will have a breakout year next year. I hope Hali stays and plays at least on a part time basis to extend his career with us. Also as I mentioned, I think we will see Chris Conley get over the hump and become a dangerous receiver. I also actually think our Oline is one very good RT away from approaching awesome next year. Maybe Decker in the first round? Barring injuries, next year could be ours for glory. Let's hope so.

[rodu]

Typical fan discard and replace reaction. IMO DB has several more years of slot receiving in him. But he has to be available for a reasonable salary and used in the right way. Don't forget he was also a very good blocker as a WR.

he will be 32 this September, he is at the point where many football players start to decline

[2010chiefs]

I think our defense was the no.1 reason we lost. Brady and Edelman picked us apart and then the 40 yard completions we allowed were uncharacteristic for us. We gave up big 3rd down plays when we had them on their heels.
Our offense and Alex Smith were actually there usual selves. Alex ran the ball well and made some good throws. He did dissapoint at times on the long throws but when doesn't he. He still got us this far. The Knile Davis fumble was a back breaker and definitely lost us the game because once again our defense couldn't stop them. We put up 20 points but gave up 27. The offense did there job but the defense didnt. I thought if we lost it would've been the other way around. Overall it was still a great year and I'm proud of our Chiefs. Let's get better.

[jason1981]

Yeah our def was soft today. They threw on us like butter. Did they even run at all? Bob sutton is to inconsistent as a def cord. Maybe he needs to take a lessor role and promote someone else as def cordinator. His game plan stunk.

[jason1981]

Heck no to bowe. He is done. Have you forgotten how many drops he had? I think maclin and conley will be good 1 amd 2 wr. Maybe if we can get another outside wr move maclin into slot. I think maclin will excel in the slot if we can get an outside threat. Still not sold on wilson. I think conley can become a #1 but not sure how long it will take him to get there. I wont mind drafting oline or wr with our 1st pick.

[Frankenchief]

The Knile Davis fumble was a back breaker and definitely lost us the game.

Off topic: the Steelers just lost the same way way to the Donks. They actually had the game in hand before their RB fumbled.

[Chiefs4life24]

And here we thought the offence was the problem we've got some holes people

[Bike]

There is a lot to be said about getting that first round bye. Teams are beat up at the end of the year and an extra weeks rest AND no travel can do wonders in a run to the Superbowl. This is what we need to aim for next year.

[KCMASS]

Off topic: the Steelers just lost the same way way to the Donks. They actually had the game in hand before their RB fumbled.

I thought the same thing. But the Steelers were winning @ that point. We were always behind.

[mejohnm]

There is a lot to be said about getting that first round bye. Teams are beat up at the end of the year and an extra weeks rest AND no travel can do wonders in a run to the Superbowl. This is what we need to aim for next year.

I agree with you. If we also had the week just to get healed, then things could have been different.

[jason1981]

Always take the bye week if can. Being healthy and fresh is better than momentum. Plus its once less game which mean lesss chance of a player getting injured as such happened with maclin. That in itself is the biggest reason. Anygame you risk another injury and a guy to go down.