Posts Tagged ‘Kansas City Chiefs’

K.C. (no Magic) Sunday

September 29th, 2008 - 2:27pm by mark_cooperOther posts by mark_cooper

Wow, like I mentioned last week. Dangerous territory when you have a team like K.C. winless and coming off 12 consecutive losses.

I had to repeat what I said on the 25th as I’m not sure everyone saw it. See below.

Interesting looking at stats this week. We’re the No. 1 offense in the AFC and No. 16 in defense in the AFC. On top and on the bottom. I’ve never seen that before and was a little perplexed, thinking, weird. The Saints defense is #14 in the NFC and Raiders are No. 10 in the AFC and Chargers are No. 15, all partially because of our success against them, keep in mind.

So we have a lot of improving to do before you can leave the TV set and not miss a big play :o)…. I may be O.K. with that as long as we win.

Whoops, we got run all over. I need some help from you all this week I was in Miami at a 30th High School Reunion and offshore fishing on Sunday and had to dodge some of the heaviest rain stroms I’ve seen in along time getting off the water Sunday…then listening to the scores and watching ESPN into the evening.

Help me here?? What happened ((overall)) other than 198 yards by Johnson a two interceptions by Jay and two other turnovers?

Just looking at the stats, I would have said turnovers and rushing yards against us??…correct?

Also, glad Clifford Russell is O.K.

Reflections on a Tough Day at the Office

September 28th, 2008 - 7:51pm by mike_riceOther posts by mike_rice

Sunday’s game against the Chiefs is a prime example of why staying off the emotional roll-coaster is a wise thing to do. Teams have to remain steady, not getting too high after wins and not getting too low after losses. For the first time this year, the Broncos will have the opportunity to see if they can stay on an even keel after a disappointing loss.

I am still a firm believer in the Broncos’ ability to be a good team this year. But they are still a young team. And young teams go through growing pains. Sunday certainly qualifies as that.

Among the issues:

–TURNOVERS. Going into the game, I found it hard to come up with a scenario in which the Chiefs won without getting at least a couple of turnovers. They came up with four and that was more than enough.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Fourth Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 1:36pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: The Chiefs have a first-and-10 at the Denver 39 to start the fourth quarter. Bowe fires deep down the left sideline for Bowe, but he makes the grab well out of bounds near the goal line.

14:50: Huard complete to Jeff Webb for 15 yards and a first down at the Denver 23.

14:10: Huard hits Bowe for 10 yards and a first down, moving into the redzone to the Denver 13.

13:00: Huard hits Tony Gonzalez in the back of the endzone for a 13-yard touchdown. 23-13, Chiefs.

Gonzalez was injured on the play, but he got up after a few minutes and made his way to the sideline on his own.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Third Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 12:49pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: Novak kicks off to Hall, who takes it out to the 35-yard line, and that’s where Cutler and the offense will take the field for the first drive of the second half.

14:20: Hall carries the ball twice for short gains, and now it’s third-and-five at the 40.

13:40: Cutler hits Royal down the left side for 28 yards to the Chiefs’ 32.

13:08: After an incomplete pass that was ruled as a rush for no yards and fumble, it’s second-and-16 from the 37. Cutler fires into the endzone for Royal, but it sails incomplete.

12:30: Cutler hits Pittman in the flats for a short gain, and Prater comes out to attempt a 51-yarder to tie it up. It’s good, and the score is tied at 13.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Second Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 11:38am by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: Johnson gains six yards, getting the first down. First-and-10 from the Denver 26.

14:20: Johnson catches a screen from Huard, and Boss Bailey reads the play perfectly, tackling Johnson for a seven-yard loss. Third-and-17 at the Denver 33.

A false start penalty on Damion McIntosh and a delay of game penalty back the Chiefs up five more yards. Third-and-22 from the Denver 38.

13:00: Huard completes his pass to Will Franklin for five yards, and out comes Novak to attempt a 48-yard field goal. It sails wide right. The Broncos take over at their own 38-yard line.

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Broncos at Chiefs: First Quarter Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 11:04am by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

15:00: Prater kicks off to Jamaal Charles who returned it out to the 21-yard line from two-yards deep in the endzone.

But a hold on the Chiefs backs it up to the 11.

Starters on defense for the Broncos: Elvis Dumervil, Marcus Thomas, Kenny Peterson, John Engelberger, Nate Webster, D.J. Williams, Boss Bailey, Champ Bailey, Marlon McCree, Marquand Manuel and Dre’ Bly.

14:00: After an initial run went for just a couple yards, Larry Johnson burst up the middle for 65 yards, a career-long run.

12:40: Colby Smith carries the ball twice, gaining first six and then 3 yards. It’s third-and-one at the Denver 12.

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Broncos at Chiefs: Pregame Notes

September 28th, 2008 - 9:26am by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

10:26 a.m. CDT: We got here a while ago, and now we’re all set up in the press box.

Jay Cutler and the receivers just went back into the locker room after spending time out on the field practicing routes.

Brett Kern is the first dressed player out on the field, as usual, and the Broncos will be wearing all white uniforms today.

It’s a perfectly clear sky and very sunny. It’s early, but it’s already hot down on the field.

I just got some pictures from Jake Grilley, so I’ll be back in a few minutes to post them here in the blog.

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Ready to Regain Form

September 26th, 2008 - 2:29pm by Adam ZinserOther posts by Adam Zinser

Less than twelve hours from now, the Broncos will be on their way to Kansas City as they look to move to 4-0 in 2008. As the team wraps up their preparation for Sunday’s gameplan, they can look forward to the fact that one of their previously hobbled defensive players will be close to returning to full form.

Elvis Dumervil had the pins removed from his right pinky finger on Tuesday, meaning that he is that much closer to being 100%. Though he started each of the Broncos’ first three games, he wore a bulky cast over his hand to protect the finger, which he broke during the preseason.

With the pins out, he now has just a splint on the injured finger.

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Still Not Satisfied

September 25th, 2008 - 4:31pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by Jake Grilley

The Broncos offense has put up some stellar numbers in the team’s first three games of the season. The offense has thrown for eight touchdowns, rushed for five more and has averaged 432 total yards.

Two of those touchdown passes have been caught by Brandon Marshall the league leader in receptions among wide receivers. Marshall is also first in the NFL with 160.5 yards receiving per contest.

“That is what I work hard for,” Marshall said about his numbers so far this season. ”I want to be the guy not just in a single game but throughout my whole career. That is what we work hard for, and all we can do is continue to push and remember that every Sunday could be any given Sunday in this league.”

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Wins Elusive at Arrowhead

September 24th, 2008 - 7:47pm by Jake GrilleyOther posts by Jake Grilley

The Broncos are off to a sizzling 3-0 start while division rival Kansas City has stumbled out of the gates with a vastly contrasting 0-3 start to its season.

But don’t think the Broncos are overlooking this weekend’s matchup against the Chiefs, they would be foolish to do so. Not only is K.C. one of Denver’s most bitter rivals but also Sunday’s game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, historically a notoriously hard place for the Broncos to come away victorious.


Photo: Getty Images

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