From: seth@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (peter.r.clark..jr)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Re: K.C. vs. Philly
Date: 7 Oct 92 16:11:36 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbnewsh.1992Oct7.161136.13163
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Let's see if I can have an intelligent dialogue with some Chiefs fans like
I did with some Dallas fans...:-)

In article <BvqA8K.FHy@cs.dal.ca>, bowen@ug.cs.dal.ca (keith graham bowen) writes:
> 
> 
> Kansas City Chiefs
> ------------------
> 
> QB - Dave Krieg:  Streaky passer with fumble trouble, but can make big plays
> 
> RB's - Oh my.... Christian Okoye and Barry Word are incredible power blasters,
>        while harvey Williams and Todd McNair have the speed and pass-catching 
>        ability. IMHO the best backfield in the AFC
> 
> WR's - This area  was a sore spot for many years, but the Chiefs are fine now,
>        with J.J.Birden and Davis as recievers.
> 
> OL - This line is HUGE. Alt,Szott,Grunhard,Baldinger,and Lutz open huge holes
>      for the backs ( as if they need them....)
> 

Talk about driving trucks into brick walls to see which survives. The best
defense vs. the run against a team that has possibly the best, deepest,
backfield today. This may be the one team in the NFL that could make the
EAGLES bring in a safety to shore up the running attack. But let's say that
the EAGLES *do* hold off the run. Does the OL pass block as well as they
run block? I don't think that Krieg will survive the EAGLES pass rush. How
old are the recievers? Will they buckle under after a couple of Andre
Waters tackles, or are they veteran enough, and insane enough (:-)), to
take it? You don't mention a TE. Do they have a good one? Do they use
him? That's the way to beat the EAGLES. Jay Novacek could have kept Dallas
in the game if he wasn't hearing footsteps and dropping balls. Until the
EAGLES prove that they can stop a good TE, teams better start using them
against the birds.

now KC's D vs. EAGLES O:

> DL - Maas,Salumea,and Neil Smith are a fine group of run-stoppers with some
>      pass-rush ability.

Some? That won't be enough. Randall without time will hurt you with his
scrambling ability, but ask Denver what he can do when he has time. I'll
give you that they have the ability to stop a team running to set up the
pass, but can they stop a team passing to set up the run? I have a feeling
that Dallas had a problem here in the second 1/2.

> LB - One of the strongest facets of the chiefs game is the LB corps. Snow,
>      Thomas,Hackett, and Martin are all good players, and Thomas is a pass-
>      rushing demon.

The EAGLES survived the New Orleans game, let's see if they can put down
another strong set of LBs.

> SECONDARY - With pro bowlers Kevin Ross and Albert Lewis at the corners, and 
> 	    with solid safties, the chiefs are by no means weak in coverage.

They had better not be. This could be the key for the Chiefs right here.
I get the impression Randall will have time, but all the time in the world
doesn't help if you can cover the recievers like a blanket.

> SPECIAL TEAMS - Kevin Lowery is a great kicker, and Schottenheimer(sp?)
> 		coached teams always seem to block kicks and cover returns
> 		well. The only thing im unsure of is the ability of the kick 
> 		returners.

Roger Ruzek is no slouch. I don't know if he has Lowery's range (that's Nick
Lowery, btw), but for accuracy Ruzek's on fire. Punter Feagles is hot as
well. But the coverage is lousy. How is the Chiefs punter?

> From the above it would seem as if the Chiefs have no weaknesses, however they
> lack a truly explosive offence, so comebacks from large defecits are unlikely.
> Also, the offense is predictable and relys on the big backs to run effectively
> enough to set up the pass. If Okoye and Word are shut down, it could be a long day for the Chiefs........
> 
I didn't play Emmitt Smith in my FFL last week, and I won't be playing Barry
Word this week. I don't care how good they are, you don't play anybody
against the EAGLES D.

So as I see it, the keys/questions for this game are:

1) Can the chiefs be the first team in 50 games (yes, 50!!!) to rush for
over 90 yards vs. the EAGLES D?

2) Can the chiefs survive the EAGLES pass rush, and mount one of their own?

3) Can the chiefs blanket the EAGLES recievers?

4) Can the EAGLES regain their composure on the road after an emotional
Monday night win against a divisional rival with a short week to prepare?

5) Can the EAGLES mount a running game?

pete clark jr.
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