Chiefs vs Raiders vs AFC West
by kansas city on Aug 30, 2010 10:16 PM PDT
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Ok, so I read the post from the donkey's fan and thought it was a little trollish myself. So I thought I would stop by and give my take on the Raiders and Chiefs and the other two teams. I will not try to offend anyone and will give my best honest view and do my best to leave the bias out. I for one think the Raiders have made improvements by leaps and bounds and think they will be at the least a tough game for anyone.
I like the addition of Jason and think he will be 100% better than Russell, but I wouldn't put the house on him yet. He is a serviceable QB but is never going to be elite and there is a reason he was let go. Ronaldo was a very good addition and should make a great impact on this team. It seems that AL decided to make some good choices for once in who know's how long. As far as progress goes I say the Raiders and Chiefs are tied w/ both having a good offseason and a great draft. The Chargers on the other hand have holdouts left and right and seem like they could really have some trouble this year. Denver drafted Teabag enough said. They lose Marshall and waste draft picks way to go Denver no need to blow the playoffs this year because you won't be close enough ever to screw that up again. So I know you hate the Chiefs but you must admit we have some playmakers here in KC and I know you would love Berry or Charles or Flowers to fall in your laps, but I am worried about the same thing you should be about your team..THE QB>>>> So in my best not to be bias this is just a very rough range of what I think could go down this season and thanks for your time!
1.Oakland-Good season 9-7-----bad season 4-12---------Most likely 8-8
2.Denver-good season 9-7--------bad season 2-14-------most likely 6-10
3.Chiefs-good season 10-6-------bad season 5-11-------most likely 8-8
4.Chargers-good season 12-4-----bad season 4-12-----most likely 9-7
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A nice gesture. You have come upon us as we are commiserating over recent revelations that the inmates are
running our asylum. Our DC is facing possible charges of dereliction. Our STs are in shambles and what we thought we had fixed, our running game, is anything but … with CJ looming on the horizon 13 days hence. Yes, there are positives, but my mind is bent and drawn to dwelling and wallowing over our morbidity.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 10:46 PM PDT reply actions
Sons.... Our DC is facing restaints. The repercussions are to much to bear. He may fail.
This is all his scheme, you should know this by know. This has been the same story for few years now. Why can’t we really stop the run? Why haven’t we been able? You know who is the real problem. His schemes suck and they are outdated.
The RaiderLaker
But then again this is pre-season, so I retract what I said, maybe it's just in the plan. The plan not-
to show the real schemes in pre-season. I need to hold my horses, for now….
The RaiderLaker
I hope this is the case
If he just keeps using the same schemes and they don’t work, then I think he should get the boot and a guy like Waufle should take over. You know that guy knows how to utilize a defensive line, get to the qb, and stop the run.
by duballers23 on Aug 30, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Repercussions should be too much too bear if Marshall's game looks like Saturday's. Al rewards success and punishes failure
I expect improved tackling in two weeks, but if we don’t assign Branch or Ro to CJ we’ll need our offense to step up b/c Johnson will have a great opener and Oakland will be mocked for its “improved rush defense”
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Key to the Titans game will be to stop CJ2K
As long as that happens, we have a legitimate chance of beating Tennessee. Vince Young isn’t going to beat us throwing the ball (because he can’t). Problem may be containing Young as a runner; if we have to committ too many defenders simply to contain him, then stopping Chris Johnson is going to be difficult.
I can’t see KC finishing 10-6 at all. No offence, but you guys are still the worst team in AFC West in my books.
True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing
by JaKe. on Aug 30, 2010 11:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+2
I’m sorry but how can you even type that the Chiefs will do that good straight faced???
No chance they are finsihing dead last in the AFC West.
by Cash Money Brothers on Aug 31, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Queefs
made some decent moves, but did nothing to strengthen their DL or LBs, which were poop last year.
I think the offense will be much improved. Lilja and Weigmann are clear upgrades in the interior. Albert is developing nicely at LT. Thomas Jones is a man, and will eat up yards between the tackles. Charles and McCluster are homerun threats. I’m not crazy about Cassel’s arm. You’re pinning a lot on rookie TE. You WRs are talented, but inconsistent.
I really, really , really like your young secondary. Adding Arenas and Berry will make them one of the more dynamic groups in the NFL. I don’t like your LBs. DJ is talented, but never puts it all together, kinda like our Longhorn Mike Huff. Vrabel was great, but is on the decline. Belcher, Studebaker, etc don’t excite me. I like Hali’s motor and he plays with abandon, but he just gets close to the QB…I like Glenn Dorsey as a 3 technique in a four man front. He’s out of position as a 3-4 DE. I was one of Tyson Jackson’s defenders last year. I think he’ll develop into a Dick Seymour-type DL, just not this year. NEXT year he becomes dominant.
The coordinators is where you really improved the most, but, like I said, their impact will be felt next year moreso than this. Though both Pendergast and Crennel run 3-4s, they don’t run the same 3-4s. It’s a whole new defense. Haley and Weis don’t run the same offenses, either. Similar, yes, but not the same. You’ll see more power running with Weis.
I give the Chiefs a good shot at 7-9, and they’ll scare the bejesus out of some good teams, there’s just not enough there, yet, for them to make a serious playoff push.
I have the Donkeys as the worst team in the West, though.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Sep 9, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
ok here's the bet
If the Chiefs finish better then the Raiders in the AFC West I will come back and you will admit you were wrong and and say we are a better team no excuses. I gave the Raiders their due, on the other hand you say we are terrible when we won’t be.
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I take my medicine accordingly, and look forward to the day
when we will see who the better team is. I’m in complete agreement that both of our teams have begun a rebuilding process of late that finds them winning two to three more games than last year, without a doubt.
10-6 for either of our teams? I’ll need to see something significant from both teams to believe that.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
yes
10 and 6 would be a pretty high bar that’s why I’m thinking 8-8 is a good number for both clubs.
And not just by a little bit, either.
Denver is still kind of dangerous—-forget about Tebow a second and remember Kyle Orton, who has had a stellar offseason. They aren’t exactly contenders, but, they are better than KC still.
It is San Diego’s division to lose, and it looks like the Raiders will be right there breathing down their necks.
Refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death
I disagree.
Kansas City is pretty improved. This is Cassel’s second year with second-year head coach Todd Haley. They have much better coordinators in Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel. They have two really good running backs in Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 31, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I disagree (with you).
I don’t think KC has improved significantly from last year. They did grab safety Eric Berry with the 5th overall pick, but also passed on OT Russell Okung at the same time (and passed on the opportunity to improve their offensive line, which was and is a significant weakness). I don’t doubt Dexter McCluster’s ability as a playmaker, but they could have selected Okung in the 1st round and selected a safety (like Taylor Mays) in the 2nd round. The running game may be the one area where they have a chance to excel this season.
They did
address the interior OL, and down the stretch last year, Branden Albert started to put things together.
Berry > Mays, and it’s not really close. Mays needs to move down to weak side LB, but is a project. Berry was the most polished player in the draft.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Sep 9, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
disagree
someone please fill me in, why does romeo crennel have so much respect what has he done??
-thomas jones is good but the jets let him go for a reason and then picked up LT
-Jamaal charles doesnt even start
-matt cassel is still matt cassel overrates
-defense looks exactly the same9 eric berry is still a rookie)
i dont see any big significant improvement everyone talks about
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
Nothing as a head, but won rings with NE, as did Charlie Weis
and Scott Pioli. Plus, lots of their success came when they were all united under Belichik. You can argue, that it was Belichick that was the catalyst that made it happen, but I believe the synergy they once had will be there. None of them belonged in head coach positions, but they are all extraordinary assitants.
And Jamaal Charles will start. Mark my words.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
UMM
-Last time I checked, Romeo has a couple Super Bowl rings doing what he is doing now.
-Thomas Jones appears to have maybe lost a step, but he is still one of the best 2nd option RB’s in the league.
-Why the hell would it matter if Jamaal starts? He is still going to get 25 touches a game and 1300 yards.
-Matt Cassell should look better, but is never going to be an all pro.
-Eric Berry is going to have a huge impact, and Romeo’s scheme is what is going to make the difference.
Any of questions?
IRoyals Time, I want Jamal to start, he is injury prone (easily shaken) and fumbles.
Recipe for disaster. We will have fun hitting him.
The RaiderLaker
you say he fumbles
but show me a stat that says he fumbles tons more than any other back? He’s not really injury prone when has he been hurt? He played half last season w/ a dislocated shoulder and still stayed in the game and performed very well. I think these are assumptions more than facts. Charles is stud and to say you want him to start against you is like playing with fire. What people don’t see is Charles avg’d over 6.0 ypc last year and that the year before he avg’d over 5.0 ypc thats it’s not like he never played a snap til game nine last year he has been pretty healthy steady and amazing don’t knock or under cut his ability that is a mistake
Also off subject on mccluster
He has taken HUGE hits in the pre-season so I don’t question his size anymore
Hey it doesn't matter, you imply as if we are scared of him... No we are not.
McClain is not scared of him, our D line is not scared of him. Now when you talk about CJ then maybe he’ll send a shiver down their spine. But only a shiver, and no not Jamal….
The RaiderLaker
That's silly though
Who was second is rushing behind CJ after week 9 when Charles started playing? They are the same kind of back and not 100% but I think Charles has a higher YPC than CJ but that’s ok when he gashes your D for 100+ then you will respect him. Also on Mcclain that’s like saying do you think Eric Beryy is scared of anyone on the Raiders O? That don’t make sense what about when Charles runs away from Mcclain or Mcclain gets blocked or Mcclain makes a rookie mistake? I take no merit in that you know how many awards Berry won? Don’t mean shit in the NFL mcclain and berry are rookies
If he gashes it for 100 yards i'll be fine with it. Our Red Zone D has been unstoppable.
The closer you get the madder they get. Hell, He will probably get 200 yards, but Matt won’t score a TD with our shutdown secondary, Neither will Jamal get a TD.
The RaiderLaker
So your saying in two games we won't score a td
and actually even though teams don’t throw at NA that much he gives up a higher catch rate than flowers. Your D will be good but get real we will score multiple times. Logic says we split. I see 17-20 at home and 21-13 at your house.I say between two games Cassel gets 2 TD’s and Charles gets 2 and Jones gets 1
It is pre season so don't think
it’s a perfect indicator of what’s going to really be. The Raiders could veyr well have 150+ rushing but we will too. You will have trouble passing the ball as we might too. You shouldn’t be scared that’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying you should know better than any that you will struggle to win a game against us as will we. Also you said Charles was a fumbler who’s injury prone and that’s not true. In my opinion our back-up running back is better than your starter. The Chiefs have talent now don’t fool yourself. At least I can say hey the Raiders made some good strides forward but you won’t give KC their due.
Charles had
injury questions and fumble problems at Texas.
That’s why he fell to the 3rd round…as much as I hate giving the Chiefs credit for anything, I said he was good value there. I’ve also been saying that he could be as explosive as Chris Johnson…similar build, similar speed. He proved me right once he took over for LJ last year…I just wonder if he can hold up to the pounding for a whole season. Obviously Pioli shares this concern, that’s why he went out and got Tommy Jones.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Sep 9, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I saw in one game were he fumbled, then got taken out of the game. (it was 1st or 2nd preseason game)
I expect the same from 175 pound McCluster.
The RaiderLaker
funny right after you lol
Charles fumbled once I think last game and it was the fist play lol Jones did it the week before come the season he will hold the ball just shakin the cobwebs out. Mccluster got hammered twice already and was right up and I mean you should have seen the hit OUCH! I think they are both going to be fine
McCluster and getting hit
OK, so he got lit up and bounced up, once, twice, maybe not a third time. He is simply giving away too much mass in a collsion. I certainly don’t expect a KC fan to understand physics, but to say that giving away nearly 100 pounds at minimum, and as much as 175-180 pounds, McCluster will have to make a career of being hard to put a good pop on, because if he tries to absorb to many of those open field bone crunchers, it will take a toll on him, both as far as length of season and career. I do not disagree that he is dangerous, but I really think the young man is going to have a hard time staying healthy as a ballcarrier who is of a significantly lower body mass than the defenders that are looking to plant his ass on the bench for the rest of the game. It is going to happen, it is merely a matter of time, IMO.
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 1, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
McCluster is small
but built for his size. He put up 20 reps of 225 lbs at the combine. I don’t think you could do the same and you are probably a lot bigger than McCluster.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Like Joe Frazier, Dexter's a small piece of leather, but well put together
I love the guy and wanted him in silver & black. But henceforth, we’ll do our best to brutalize him ever chance.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Sep 1, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
He is going to be dangerous, but I just have to think that the size difference could be too much if he takes many punishing shots, which, since he is a Chief now, I hope our boys deliver everytime he even gets a sniff of the ball :-)
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 1, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not the strength
It is the physical mass he is giving away to every other player.
The smaller player will not have as much impact energy as the much larger player, basically ensuring the smaller player always takes a hit rather than delivering one.
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 1, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is...
He will take a few big hits. I agree with that. He will also make a lot of people miss. I think linebackers will see him with the ball and think, wow here’s my change let me lay the wood down on this small guy and cause a turnover. Then they try too hard to end up whiffing the big shot. I am worried he will take a lot of hits in the middle that may cause a fumble but I’m not worried about him getting injured over the long run.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Yes, he will probably terrorize defenses, but, he'll be out of the
league in 5-7 years, when the hits start getting amplified as more times he gets hit, the laws of physics guys, they don’t lie…
The RaiderLaker
I agree
usually little guys do there best to minimize the collision but I’ve actually seen him drop shoulder and grind through LB’s. He will do his best to avoid any big hit though and every player has a chance to get lit up all I care is he bounced back up
Of course he will try to avoid the big shots
but you cant always do so, he IS gonna take some shots, and over time those WILL add up.
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 2, 2010 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
ok here's my take
1. Thomas Jones in a stud check the stats
2.Charles WILL start and get 60%+ of carries
3.Matt is serviceable not the best but ok. Your QB isn’t exactly pro-bowl
4.Defense has looked WAY better to my surprise actually. Watch some tape
5.I won’t but I could say the same thing about the Raiders added a great back-up QB to start. Drafted some talent but so did we. In honesty though we both had great improvement and you just deny ours lol
I dont think anyone is denying that you made significant improvements...
However, we, as Oakland fans, have as you know been subjected to the putrid teams and effort put on the field following the 2003 Super Bowl. We made improvements, you made improvements, I think only the Donkeys got worse off. But as Raider fans, after the long dry spell, we are so enthusiastic about the prospect of being a .500 team for a change that it is easy to discount the moves of a rival as less of an impact that those we made. KC is improved, but as Oakland fans, we will never admit that you improved as much more than we did.
;-)
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 1, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
im denying it
im denying it alot, some of chiefs fan are oblivious to the way that organization i handled, going into the draft they picked upquality players, but the biggest problem for these guys were the trenches, of course it was ignored… strongest point of the team; jamaal charles and they pick up a younger version of him in mccluster and then pick up thomas jones? ok you guy must be preparing for the best running game in the league…then matt cassel is nooodled arm who can reach his targets outside 20 yds but have soo much money invested in him can do anothing about it, the offence is the same but a year older, the defense is the same but a year older…another thing i think of id derrick johnson, didnt he lose his job when hes one of the only 2 bright spots in the front 7? oh and eric berry, hes just suppose to turn into ed reed and troy with no help in front of him? sorr im not buying it, im not gunna give romeo crennel any credit for pats champs, i dont even give bullichek the cred in my book it was all cheating, plus that pats defesne of that era had players who will become HOF or considered…you guys dont have one guy on the defense whose going to the probowl…I DONT SEE THE SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE, just because you guys picked up players who are talented doesnt mean it mesh, hence the raiders of the last 8 years. POINT BLANK CHIEFS NOT WINNING MORE THAN 5 GAMES. right next to the donkeys
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
hate on my friend
Lilja from the Colts OL
Weigman OL
Shaun Smith DL
Cameron LB
Kendrick Lewis S
Thomas Jones RB
Eric Berry S
Arenas CB
Mccluster RB/WR/OW
Hali looking great
LB’s playing nice
Wr catching balls
Not to mention we have Charles looking good again and the D line and O-line are looking much better
You right no improvements here ;-)
If we beat you last year one game and could have won both?
Saying we are the worst team ever lol is making you guys look bad?
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Were the Raiders good last year? No. What’s your point, then?
'Like' my band. I mean, it'd be awesome if you did that.
my point is...
You were not good last year, but this year you are great? Is that because Jason lol. I think the Raiders are much improved and added some good talent. We added just to name a few Romeo and Weis to the staff and Berry Mccluster and Arenas in the draft. We picked up Thomas Jones a solid RB and a few people for the O-line we seem to be getting better in the front 7 on D too. You are acting like the Raiders are the only team to move forward this off-season. We added just as much talent as you and were about the same as you last year but this year we suck and your great? Hard to believe that
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I think KC will be vastly improved. We will know it after you hand SD their asses opening day
lots of playmakers, good rbs. and McCluster will excite. Dwayne Bowe will continue to impress. The biggest question remains with Matt Cassell, who needs a Patriot’s style offense to thrive.
You will struggle down the road, but will smash mouth some pretty good teams, and could beat SD both times from this.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
KC will run at us if they are smart - that's their stremphth
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
good level head reply and yes
we are not a superbowl team and have alot to prove. We are uncertain about Matt leading this team. We have alot of the same problems you have. I think will have a better year and has proven he can perform w/ talent around him. Problem is we do have playmakers but not enough to carry him we need him to be a leader by example and he honestly scares me sometimes lol. Point is 4-12 will not happen again I see double that and it’s very likely. Espn have always hated on the Raiders and Chiefs and now are saying Oakland could be a darkhorse and KC could win the division. I’m not saying believe ESPN I’m just saying there’s a reason they say this. It’s because they see we have made good moves to turn the corner. The Chiefs will be better then most of you have given credit for. We are almost in the same boat yet some of you think you are gonna win by a mile.
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I believe some here are buying into some of the media
and I believe they would be correct, IF certain things were to be a given. Mario Henderson actually being an efficient LT. Darren McFadden learning to break the initial tackle (or pinky on the ankle), the run defense becoming dominant.
But, if my grandma had a dick, she’d be my grandpa, so…
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
lol nice
It’s hard to not catch the media train but I try not to. From what I’ve seen with eyes on the field is O struggles early until they get it movin. The run game is going to be rough to stop. The D has looked very very good compared to years before in part because Romeo sends the blitz more I think. We have some good young talent that seems to be turning the corner. We need a better QB or Matt to step up and own it because I have no doubt matt can be an 9-7 QB just don’t see him being the Franchise QB we need. Bowe is looking better and the WR core will be better and between RB and WR Matt can breathe easier knowing he has help. The O-line was doing ok too and special teams was great. WE had alot of negatives too like not finding a way to get a W pre season or not. The run defense looked good but yaaaaa I don’t trust em. Also Jones is a good RB he has proven it year after year but this pre season looked like shit IMO
Jones needs momentum, and will get his. Jamaal Charles will excite.
I wanted us to somehow get McCluster; that dude knows how to make people miss. He can be a Dante Hall type of guy for you guys, only better running and catching the ball.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Just in honesty
If we beat the Chargers at home Monday night at the new Arrowhead stadium We could be a team rolling off wins. I am a realist just honest and true and the Chiefs will need their A game to even hold a chance to win that game. Phillip Rivers is a Douche but he a great QB and hold outs or not the Raiders have a year or two as well as the Chiefs to even dream of Checking San Diego as an easy win. San Diego has the division to lose if the Raiders or Chiefs go 5-11 no biggie we sucked right lol. If the Chargers go 5-11 it will turn heads but I honestly believe San Diego is falling off a cliff and I know how it looks been there done that Herm Edwards. I greatlt appreciate the open arms of all of you and though all of you don’t agree I think you for not attacking me and ripping my throat out lol. I just like you will against my team root for you to lose every week in hopes it helps my team get that much closer to the playoffs. I think the raiders have history as well do the Chiefs and if ever my team is on the ropes and out I wish you the best of luck. Just glad to talk to people who love their team as much as I do mine. Also if you think for one minute I believe that some of you who say the Chiefs suck won’t be sitting on Sunday when you play us nervous as hell because you know KC and OAK is always a dog fight!
Many of us make us look bad, it's the trend Mario set and we emulate our team
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed. I believe we have higher expectations for this Raider team than Al himself, at times
and often believe we come to what would result in better solutions to the real problems that plague us.
I will post before season starts, on what positives to embrace entering the season. Probably Friday.
The negatives have become the proverbial dead horse, and I’m done bludgeoning the lifeless corpse.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
A bit selfish? Are our protests only the grumbling of the vulgar or are they a clarion call to those who can effect change?
Make a disturbance, express your outrage and then perhaps heaven itself may relents and give sway. The darkened minds of our DC and besieged (and recently troubled HC – judging from his haggard appearance) may yet be enlightened. And so long as Al lives and breaths there is hope that our assembled pieces might be brought into one efficient and galvanized force that surprises even our best expectations.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretentiousness abounds.
You and your pseudo-intellect definitely make this site more… interesting.
"I came back with an I-Don't-Care attitude. If I had an open shot, I was taking it."
--The Robert Horry
I bleed Purple N' Gold and Silver N' Black... because of this rare condition, I am no longer allowed to donate to the Red Cross.
by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Sep 1, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed it does, and Marshall's now is coming to light - on the field and in this forum
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Sep 1, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That's ok you believe what you will
The Chiefs avg’d 150 rushing in the first three pre-season games and also will take the pressure off Cassel’s shoulders. Our D held the Eagles to 10 in three quarters with starters playing and I think you will be surprised. I know you guys hate the Chiefs but don’t be bias now. We beat you last year and could have got both of those games. Also we have added Thomas Jones to an already deadly backfield and drafted Berry and Mccluster. We added a little depth to the front line and an ok NT to rotate in and out in Shaun Smith. Tamba Hali has all the makings of a franchise player. We also rolled Denver on the way out of last season and Denver lost a good player we lost noone. I know it hard to believe the Chiefs will turn around that quickly, but you think that about your team? All I’m saying if you think this will be a Raiders and Chargers thing leaving the Chiefs in the dust think again. We have the easiest schedule in the NFL and many people have chosen the Chiefs to win the AFC West. I’m not saying we will but I will say we will be in the race. San Diego is still the team to beat and we all know that, but through the hate you have to admit we are not a 4-12 team again I think 8-8 is a very likely outcome for not only the Chiefs but the Raiders as well.
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta disagree
Wandered over here to see how Campbell’s doing — good news. Always liked him; this is his last, best shot. I think the division is SDs to lose. They’re sliding, but no one else is that good, and Rivers is a great quarterback. I don’t like him. I didn’t even when we had whiney puffy eyed pouty boy, and I don’t like him now that we don’t. But Rivers is a truly great QB and that alone separates SD from the rest. Oak will be good, they get momentum and they could be great. Campbell is a good QB and y’all have the boss duh! as backup QB — and if your Oline doesn’t play better you’re gonna need him. But Oak needs to stop the run, run the ball, and protect the freaking quarterback before they chase SD. KC — John Lynch likes KCs D, FWIW, Cassell is looking more confident and the O is looking more potent, running the rock well. Not to like: depth, front seven, your leading receiver is Ashley Lelie? Really? Broncos — what to say? Most unpredictable team in the league. We’re not rebuilding. We’re not reloading. We’re metamorphosing into God knows what. Like Oak we have huge questions on O line, which is going to determine the season for us, D Line and pass rush (Doom!) But we are going to be a much nastier team.
My predictions:
SD 10-6 (Rivers passes for 4500 yards, before halftime in KC, and then lures VJ back by cooking him a bundt cake and giving him a swedish hot stone massage.)
Oak 9-7 (Grad starts at least four games)
Den7-9 (Orton gets dinged, we fall apart)
KC6-10 (Another year away)
If you are going through hell, keep going.
-- Winston Churchill
Finally
a non-Oak fan that has a realistic view of the upcoming season! The only diff is I expect there to be more seperation from top to bottom than 4 games.
SD will likely go 12-4 or 11-5
Oak – fuck who knows, could be anywhere from 7-9 to 10-6, dont think there is anyway we do better than 10-6 until our o-line woes are rectified
Den – Again, who knows, anywere from 6-10 to 10-6
KC – 3-13 to 5-11
Ready for the regular season to get started!
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Aug 31, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
no way SD wins more than 10. Sorry.
Very few teams, in fact, will win more than 10 this year. Look around the divisions and schedules. Closer comp within, the matchups outside of the divisions, and greater parity than in years past will dictate that. And Lelie? What games were you watching?
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I know Ashley Lelie?
Next he would say he thinks Rich Gannon is going to have a good year for you guys
lmao!
I was like, wtf? did he mean Eddie Royal for the Broncs, or was he talking Chiefs? Don’t even know what to think about that.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
The Chargers have the 3rd easiest schedule in the league.
10 wins or more is not out of the question, IMO.
Please don't read my signature.
Hit me up in December...
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
If you look at the Chargers schedule closely
you’ll see their first 6 games consist of 5 teams that failed to go .500 last season and the Cardinals (who I doubt will go .500 this season). I can see the Bolts pulling out at least 5 wins on that stretch alone (as long as we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot to start the season off like we’ve been known to do). Granted, the rest of our schedule will be no walk in the park, but I can honestly see 11 maybe 12 wins for the Bolts this season, as long as we win the games we’re supposed to and hopefully come out on top in a few shootouts as well.
Please don't read my signature.
Nothing taken from your team. Until proven otherwise, you're the team to beat
nonetheless, these teams a lot of folks are considering pushovers will upset some great teams this year, partially from vastly improving, partially from the plagues AJ has infected your otherwise super bowl team with.
Also, Merriman is worthless off the juice.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I think you're right about some teams vastly improving.
The Rams and Lions automatically come to mind. The Raiders have too, although I know you guys are not happy about Bush’s thumb. Tough break, but at least you guys have a QB who could actually hit the broad side of a barn now. The AFC in general will be a lot more competitive this year.
This season is the most important season of Merrimans career and will pretty much determine the size of his next contract. For his sake, I hope you’re wrong.
In all honesty I’m a little concerned about our defense. I have no idea what kind of prodution we’re going to get from Cason this year (who is taking over for Cro at CB) and at this point we don’t even know who our starting SS will be!
Please don't read my signature.
The Dolts always start slow
They’ll hiccup against one or two teams they should decimate, then get hot., sweep December, then your pissant kicker will cost you a shot at the big game.
we never retreat we always ATTACK!!!
by transparent58 on Sep 9, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It's yours to lose
Your expected to win were just the dark horses remember ;-)
Did you say our leading receiver is Ashley Lelie?
Maybe read it wrong but if so you know nothing about KC. Our receivers are Chris Chambers,D-Bowe,Mccluster, and team. I know it’s easy to overlook us but that’s fine by me. We avg’d 150 yds rushing per game so throwing will be a second option. 6-10 is a reasonable guess but I think we shock some people and 8-8 is what I say. We have the easiest schedule in the NFL and we have Romeo and Weis to coach up our team. I think even though I won’t convince you the Chiefs have a chance as much as any to win the division
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Still on the fence with us looking at our schedule....
I’m thinking 9-7, but as long as we bury the division we are set. The Chiefs at very very very best will be 7-9. No disrespect or anything, but they are still a few years away from a tangible defense. Broncos will be .500 and the Chokers will be 9-7.
The Raiders will be 9-7 if....
We sweep the Broncos (2 games)
Sweep the Chiefs (2 games)
split with the Chargers (1 game)
and beat every team in the NFC West (4 games)
We honestly have the best chance in years to be a playoff team again.
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-Jack Tatum
by DarksideJU08 on Aug 31, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
well ew have to get past the 9ers
and yes we do know wat to expect from them but they also know wat to expect from us and they pretty much have the leg up…
ALSO I DISAGREE MISTER PERSON FROM KC
i think we easily fall to the colts, and i say we beat u cheifs in ur house but u beat us in out house
by S.D. Raider on Aug 31, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
We won't fall to the Colts. Manning wont be playing because they should be qualified for playoffs by then.
Plus we almost beat them like 2-3 seasons back when we sucked even more and Manning did play…
The RaiderLaker
yes we did
Kiffins first year. We always match up well against the Colts. You can take their run game out of the equation. It should be interesting.
we most likely will split I agree we always do
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
and it always seems to be
in each others house that we win.. i dont expect any more than a split with everyone in our division-including the chargers…
but i suppose you may be right jagger jaw and Mr. Elek,
we do match up well against them statistically, but they are a very well oiled machine with or without manning at the helm and even if he gets hurt, i would still expect them to make a run in the playoffs… it is nice to see how we match up on paper, and ill even give you that tony dungy is two years removed and the colt fall from grace should start any minute now (reminiscent of oakland two years after chucky), but you have to think about the intangibles like penatlies, weapon vs weapon matchups, overall health and morale of both teams, etc.
at this point id give the edge to the colts
Just to throw it out there
We had 5 sacks last game and pressure is coming at the QB when we send it(which is more and more). We struggled with the run last year but after the first game this pre-season we seemed to do a decent job of stopping it. The Eagles w/ starters in 3 quarters were losing after KC handed them 10 free points at the start. Our D will shock a few I promise. At first I was thinking the same thing our D would kill us, but now after some review and playing time I think they will be fine. I don’t know the exact stat but I think we took the lead in the fourth quarter 7 games or so last year just to let the D give up 80 yard drives to lose the game. That won’t happen this year and if we even got the stop in half thos games we would have been 7-9 or 8-8 so I have good reason to believe you are under cutting how good we could be. I mean shit people actually are saying the Chiefs win the division when have you ever heard such things years prior? I gave the Raiders their due and said they have improved tons. I think you guys should just take time to look over the stats and additions of the Chiefs and check out a few pre-season games then I don’t believe you would say 4-12 because it won’t happen like that 100% promise
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
KC is improved. We we would be foolish to look past them - fortunately we have a bye after KC and the 2nd game ends regullation
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We cannot look past the wealth of football wisdom their coaching staff brings
and they possess some big time talent at key positions. I’m not discounting the Chiefs one bit. It will take our A game to beat them twice.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I'm actually more confident playing the Colts on Dec. 26 than KC
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you. We have our way with the so-called, toughest teams in the league
and many believe Indy will have sealed their playoff fate by then, and we’ll see a team preserving it’s starters and key players. I’m leaning towards believe KC could be a bigger challenge even if Manning, Addai, and Wayne are 100% and playing, and Freeney and Sanders and the speedy D.
I really need to see an immediate change in our takeaways to giveaway ratio. We were just dismal last year. One of 4 NFL teams to have been out-intercepted by single players in the league. That’s pathetic considering we were top ten in sacks as a unit.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
That's called playing at your rival's level
Tell me about it the Chiefs will beat a great team on fire then lose to the Browns by 20.
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
We are shockingly similar in that aspect. Thanks for stopping by kc
and for the demonstration of class. You are always welcome here.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Thank you for being logical and inviting
Got booted from AP for not really even doing anything they never would tell me why? Love football and the Chiefs and think I can judge teams for what they really are. I know alot of your friends wouldn’t agree but I could see 1-2 either way w/ Raiders Chiefs it’s wide open as far as I’m concerned of course on Sunday though two times a year I must hate you lol I won’t troll around but will be around checking out the site here and there seeing as AP juiced me lol and honestly if the Chiefs didn’t make the Playoffs and you did (which won’t happen lol) I would root for you guys and the AFC West
Thank You
You can’t look past us we are going to be a very tough team regardless what people say. I tell you what I don’t have W’s next to the Raiders game already that would be foolish. The Chiefs will be twice as good as last year for sure and I believe the Raiders will as well. That makes us about the same still. We both sucked now trying to turn the wagon around and we could be good teams this year. We won’t make the superbowl and would be happy sneaking in the playoffs, but we are almost the same as far as rebuilding
by kansas city on Aug 31, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Get off the fence then
We could go 9-7, especially if you look at the schedule. St. Louis, Seattle, Arizona, Houston (without Brian Cushing), KC, amd Denver are all games we are capable of winning (even though we could lose just as easily). San Diego has issues with their holdouts; Pittsburgh may have regressed since last season (and we beat them last year) and Indy could very well be resting Manning in week 16; their backup QB is so bad he makes Jamarcus Russell look like an all-Pro by comparison. It’s too early to predict what our final record would be, but I remain cautiously optimistic going into this season.
I think the Chiefs
Showed a lot of improvement in the off season, same with the Raiders. I can not believe the Broncos are going to be any better than 7-9. And the Chargers are still probably the best team in the division, but have a lot of distractions and a defense that has something to prove.
Raiders- Like: Their Defense. Not many holes at all on the defensive side. Can really get after the QB and have the best CB in the league. And I also think Rolando McClain is the next Patrick Willis.Dislike: The offense still has a lot of question marks, especially the O line. And I am not sold on any of their WRs or the running game. 7-9
Chiefs- Like: They added a lot of play makers to the team with Eric Berry and Dexter Mccluster. The secondary showed be solid and so should the running game. Dwayne Bowe has also appeared to finally be getting his act together. Dislike: The front seven has a lot to prove, especially the D line. And there are still quite a few question marks on the O line. 8-8
Chargers-Like: Phillip Rivers is still one of the best QBs in the game and they still have Gates. Also looks like Ryan Matthews is the real deal. Dislike: I think they will have a fairly weak secondary and not sure about Merriman anymore either. And besides Gates, not a big time threat for Rivers. 10-6
Broncos-Like: Kyle Orton appears to be a pretty good QB. I also like Morano a lot and they still have a good O line. The secondary is the strongest part of the defense, but getting old. Dislike: Losing Brandon Marshall is going to really hurt them. And the D is not going to be as near as good without Elvis. 6-10
So overall a lot tougher of a division and is almost a toss up between the Chargers, Chiefs and Raiders, but expect the Chargers to win it again.
good assessment. agree wholeheartedly
my prob with the running game lies with the holes in the O line. When will we address them? I think you’d see a huge improvement if we didn’t constantly have glaringly susceptible to horrible play by almost every guy on the line, sans Gallery.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
We had that at times last year
and Charles still averaged like 6.0 ypc my suggestion is when your O-line sucks get a very fast running back to run for his life. A power back can’t break 11 tackles to gain a yard, but a speed back can run around 11 guys lol.
5-11....even if you guys feel you guys gotten better schedule is still tough (CHIEFS)
1 Mon, Sep 13 vsSan Diego- L
2 Sun, Sep 19 @Cleveland – W
3 Sun, Sep 26 vsSan Francisco- L
4 BYE WEEK
5 Sun, Oct 10 @Indianapolis – L
6 Sun, Oct 17 @Houston – L
7 Sun, Oct 24 vsJacksonville- L
8 Sun, Oct 31 vsBuffalo- w
9 Sun, Nov 7 @Oakland – L
10 Sun, Nov 14 @Denver – W
11 Sun, Nov 21 vsArizona – W
12 Sun, Nov 28 @Seattle – L
13 Sun, Dec 5 vsDenver – L
14 Sun, Dec 12 @San Diego- L
15 Sun, Dec 19 @St. Louis – W
16 Sun, Dec 26 vsTennessee – L
17 Sun, Jan 2 vsOakland- W
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
that's 6 wins
see you know you secretly know better lol
?wait is that backwards
we play Chargers at home first game just noticed that is that wrong because I know most of our tough games are at home
4-12.... toughest schedule in the AFC west...i just dont believe Broncos have the offense this year
1 Sun, Sep 12 @Jacksonville- L
2 Sun, Sep 19 vsSeattle – L
3 Sun, Sep 26 vsIndianapolis- L
4 Sun, Oct 3 @Tennessee – L
5 Sun, Oct 10 @Baltimore – L
6 Sun, Oct 17 vsNew York Jets- L
7 Sun, Oct 24 vsOakland – L
8 Sun, Oct 31 @San Francisco- L
9 BYE WEEK
10 Sun, Nov 14 vsKansas City-L
11 Mon, Nov 22 @San Diego – L
12 Sun, Nov 28 vsSt. Louis – W
13 Sun, Dec 5 @Kansas City – W
14 Sun, Dec 12 @Arizona- W
15 Sun, Dec 19 @Oakland – W
16 Sun, Dec 26 vsHouston- L
17 Sun, Jan 2 vsSan Diego
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
BRONCOS
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
10-6..... this team will have trouble against the pass this year/ weakness in pass rush (Chargers)
1 Mon, Sep 13 @Kansas City- W
2 Sun, Sep 19 vsJacksonville- W
3 Sun, Sep 26 @Seattle- W
4 Sun, Oct 3 vsArizona – W
5 Sun, Oct 10 @Oakland – L
6 Sun, Oct 17 @St. Louis-W
7 Sun, Oct 24 vsNew England-L 8 Sun, Oct 31 vsTennessee- W
9 Sun, Nov 7 @Houston- L
10 BYE WEEK
11 Mon, Nov 22 vsDenver- W
12 Sun, Nov 28 @Indianapolis- L
13 Sun, Dec 5 vsOakland- W
14 Sun, Dec 12 vsKansas City-W 15 Thu, Dec 16 vsSan Francisco- L
16 Sun, Dec 26 @Cincinnati-L
17 Sun, Jan 2 @Denver-W
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
7-9.... still have to question run stop, and injuries against a balanced sched ( RAIDERS)
1 Sun, Sep 12 @Tennessee- L
2 Sun, Sep 19 vsSt. Louis- W
3 Sun, Sep 26 @Arizona- W
4 Sun, Oct 3 vsHouston- W
5 Sun, Oct 10 vsSan Diego- W
6 Sun, Oct 17 @San Francisco- L
7 Sun, Oct 24 @Denver- W
8 Sun, Oct 31 vsSeattle- L
9 Sun, Nov 7 vsKansas City- W
10 BYE WEEK
11 Sun, Nov 21 @Pittsburg- L
12 Sun, Nov 28 vsMiami- W
13 Sun, Dec 5 @San Diego- L
14 Sun, Dec 12 @Jacksonville- W
15 Sun, Dec 19 vsDenver- L
16 Sun, Dec 26 vsIndianapolis- L
17 Sun, Jan 2 @Kansas City -L
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
I don't see us beating the Texans (and I have us going 9-7)
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Sep 2, 2010 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions
more likely IMO
1 Mon, Sep 13 vsSan Diego- L
2 Sun, Sep 19 @Cleveland – W
3 Sun, Sep 26 vsSan Francisco- w
4 BYE WEEK
5 Sun, Oct 10 @Indianapolis – L
6 Sun, Oct 17 @Houston – L
7 Sun, Oct 24 vsJacksonville- W
8 Sun, Oct 31 vsBuffalo- w
9 Sun, Nov 7 @Oakland – W
10 Sun, Nov 14 @Denver – L
11 Sun, Nov 21 vsArizona – W
12 Sun, Nov 28 @Seattle – L
13 Sun, Dec 5 vsDenver – W
14 Sun, Dec 12 @San Diego- L
15 Sun, Dec 19 @St. Louis – W
16 Sun, Dec 26 vsTennessee – L
17 Sun, Jan 2 vsOakland- L
and I put L's on some games we have a good chance
49er’s could go either way
I see you trying to slip the W against the Texans lol
1 Sun, Sep 12 @Tennessee- L
2 Sun, Sep 19 vsSt. Louis- W
3 Sun, Sep 26 @Arizona- W
4 Sun, Oct 3 vsHouston- L
5 Sun, Oct 10 vsSan Diego- L
6 Sun, Oct 17 @San Francisco- W
7 Sun, Oct 24 @Denver- W
8 Sun, Oct 31 vsSeattle- L
9 Sun, Nov 7 vsKansas City- L
10 BYE WEEK
11 Sun, Nov 21 @Pittsburg- L
12 Sun, Nov 28 vsMiami- W
13 Sun, Dec 5 @San Diego- L
14 Sun, Dec 12 @Jacksonville- W
15 Sun, Dec 19 vsDenver- L
16 Sun, Dec 26 vsIndianapolis- L
17 Sun, Jan 2 @Kansas City -W
I would add a W to Seattle
so 8-8’ish don’t be a homer you know were so fucking even right now it’s makes your eyes hurt. It’s like the same club minus we don’t employ convicts anymore j/k ;-)
lol we will see,1 one more week and it all begins
I hope our dreams arent crushed but just like you im confident in my team this year….so lets see where we are SUNDAY JANUARY 2nd (battling for number 2 possibly number 1, or even wildcard)
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
by then
we will be sitting our starters because we will already have home field in the AFC j/k ;-)
by kansas city on Sep 3, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know, I know, you desperately want out of the cellar
So do we, I think we are a little ahead of KC, though not by alot. It isn’t just us here at S&BPride either, most of the “so-called, self-proclaimed experts” are picking OAK as the #2 team in the division. I would not however say that we are so close that it hurts my eyes or anything else.
NO MERCY!
by RAIDERSNOMERCY on Sep 2, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You say you don’t want to offend anyone but then you go name calling with ‘teabag" and “donkeys”. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not crying, I just thought it was stupid.
Personally, I don’t get you koolaid drinkers over in KC. You act like Matt Cassel is your pretty much your only problem and question mark. I’m not suggesting Cassel is THE solution, but he’s also not THE problem… Management is your problem, IMO.
Matt Cassel was a product of Josh McDaniels’ system in Boston. And Matty had Randy Moss, Wes Welker and crew to lean on. Cassel basically QB’d the exact same Patriots offense in ‘08 that broke nearly every offensive record known to man the year prior (’07). Rudy Ruettiger probably could have had about the same success. But instead of recognizing the system, Pioli and Haley made the water-boy filthy rich.
That was dumb.
Then, just as the season is getting set to start. Coach Einstein fires the OC and uses the situation as a crutch to explain away poor performances. Yeah, whatever.
Forget the OC for a minute. The Chiefs were absolutely horrible at rushing the opposing passer, protecting their own passer and stopping the run… You know, like 75% of the important stuff in football. The solution to all of that? Ignore it and instead add a speedy little dude in Dexter McCluster and strengthen up the already strongest aspect of the team by brining in Thomas Jones in the running game. Hmm.
It’s not rare for an offensive coach to allot more resources to the offensive side of the ball. Still doesn’t make it any smarter, though. I know it’s a little harsh, but I think Haley is an idiot. He has a history of making some really bad decisions. I think he’ll be fired by next year. I know, you don’t care what I think right? lol More importantly, and moreso to the point in this post, you’re nuts if you think the Chiefs are going to beat the Broncos or the Raiders.
Both the Broncos and Raiders looked at problem areas and actually spent resources to fix them. The Raiders brought in Henderson, McClain and extended Seymour to help stop the run – a problem area. They replaced J-Russ with Jason Campbell – a problem area. The Broncos brought in Justin Bannan from an all-pro line in Baltimore and Jamal Williams (an elite NT from SD) to help stop the run – a problem area. They replaced inside linebacker Andra Davis with the much larger Mario Haggan to help stop the run – a problem area. And they drafted three interior O’ linemen to help in short-yardage situations – a problem area.
Neither the Broncos nor the Raiders ignored problem area on their team where they ranked absolutely horrendously. The Chiefs did that. They ignored three such areas. They’re allergic to free agency apparently.
It's just about time for us to get out there and win a MF Game!
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