No. I don’t believe that Cincinatti is that bad. In fact, I think they’re on about the same path as the Chiefs. The pass to Chatman that was ruled incomplete was, as far as I’m concerned, a completed pass and a blown call. I really can’t figure out how they did missed that under review.

In any case, if you look at it, Cincinatti has many weapons: Ocho Cinco, Houshmanzada, Palmer, and Chatman are all major players.  It just looks like the Bengals are having kind of an identity crisis, much like the Chiefs have been feeling since day one.

WOW!  Congratulations Chiefs, Mike Solari, Herman Edwards and Kansas City.  This is a huge win on many, many levels.  I will be posting my entire synopsis once the I review the game in full.

I will say this though; We all know that Norv is a great offensive coordinator, but we also know that he’s not that great of a head coach (see Washington and Oakland).  I’ll echo the question that keeps being asked:  How does a 14-2, electrifying team go to this?

The more that I listen to the talk radio prognosticators and the people of Kansas City that call into them, the more that I think that Carl Perterson and Mike Solari had better be looking over their shoulders and sleeping with one eye open - a lot. 

People are incensed - INCENSED! - at the direction that the Chiefs are headed.  Not only that, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be much done to right the ship anytime soon.  Herm’s completely satisfied with a three point margin of victory.  We knew that was his game plan from day one.  But with one of the best running backs in the country, a Hall of Fame tight end, and first round draft pick in Dwayne Bowe one would think that our offense could put up more than 26 points in the first 3 games (only the Buffalo Bills rank lower in points scored, with 24).  What’s even more maddening is the fact that in 2006, when Mike Solari took over coordinating duties from Al Saunders (let’s not talk about that decision - great offensive mind, high-flying, high scoring offenses need not apply in KC) they were averaging over 20 points per game.  20 Points per game, with the defense as stout as they are with Jared Allen back, would undoubtedly make the Chiefs contenders in 2007.

“The game is won up front,” Solari said. “You’ve got to run the ball to win games, and you’ve got to pass the ball to win championships.”

“Offensive line coaches understand (pass) protections and they understand the run game,” Solari added. “And those who have a history in the league understand the passing game as well.”

I find the above quote incredibly ironic.  They can’t get a passing game together because their offensive line is woefully inept.  The Chiefs cut the only mobile quarterback in Casey Printers and now they’re stuck with Damon Huard who couldn’t outrun an old lady with a walker and Brody Croyle, who, with the exception of marrying a beauty queen (and a beauty she is) makes the poorest in-game decisions since Ryan Leaf.  No passing game will get off the ground if the QB is as agile as a cigar store indian and an offensive line that would lose at Red Rover (please don’t send Shawne Merriman over!!!).

One of the few positives that the Chiefs can look forward to this weekend is the fact that, despite having the same team that went 14-2 last year, Norv Turner’s Chargers seem to be experieincing the same problems our beloved Chiefs are having. 

Let’s just hope that Merriman and Castillo don’t crush Huard too many times this weekend.

P.S.  Why doesn’t the media think that Carl Peterson is a bad GM?  We’ll review that later.

Haven’t had a chance to watch ALL of the game. Looks like the home team may actually be benefitting from the friendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium.

It still took three quarters to get a touchdown on the board. All I have to say at this point (until I can watch it in its entirety) is that Colquit and Rainer are worth their weight in gold.

Most of the talk radio and news media have been talking about the record after Sunday.  Herm thinks that the best way to win is to have a 70-30 mix of pass/run (respectively).  All the folks surveyed on the radio today came to one conclusion - the Chiefs will win on Sunday.

However, in nearly every response, the only reason given for the potential win was, get this, “home-field advantage.” I’m sorry, but when the only thing helping a team win a game is the advantage provided by a non-hostile environment, that team has big problems.

Let’s review: Against Houston, arguably a wildcard, but historically, one of the worst teams in the league, the Chiefs only scored three points. In that game, the Chiefs had only 72 yards rushing. This is with one of the best backs in the league, Larry Johnson. Damon Huard had 147 yards passing but had two interceptions.

When the Chiefs went to Chicago last Sunday they played great defensively. But the special teams let Devin Hester make fools of them. The offense was swarmed and Larry Johnson could get no lead blocking to break free.

What is truly unfortunate about the Chiefs right now is that the venue is not going to help them. With no lead blocking, a double team on Tony Gonzales, and Mike Solari calling plays, the Chiefs could be playing in Herman Edwards backyard with do-overs and on the fly rules changes and they would still lose.

Minnesota is ranked in the top five teams in the NFL vs. the rush. They have a good secondary. They will double team Tony Gonzales. Sammie Parker will drop four of the seven passes thrown to him. Minnesota 21. Chiefs 14.

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