The Kansas City Chiefs entered the season with new hope, and with good reason. While the team shouldn't reasonably expect to make the playoffs in 2009, an improved set of players offensively and defensively should give the Chiefs a little more to strive for than in recent years.
The team has lost star tight end Tony Gonzalez, but some other additions drown this loss out a bit. It's never easy losing a hall of fame player.
The loss of TE Tony Gonzalez was a definite blow to the team, and you can be sure that Cassel wishes he had a future Hall of Fame target to pass to every Sunday. The Chiefs have their franchise QB in place, and now it's time to fit the rest of the puzzle pieces in.
As the team has struggled to find its way with a steady quarterback over the past few seasons (there's been Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle, neither of whom could get the job done), perhaps this year would offer some more hope. Actually, there were some very impressive moments with Tyler Thigpen last year, but he's not the man for the future.
The Chiefs' defense ranks in the bottom of the league in every major statistical category. When you have QB Philip Rivers, RB Darren Sproles, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, TE Antonio Gates, and WR Vincent Jackson in your own division, it can make for a long season.
Cassel was an efficient quarterback in week 2, but the team was unable to defeat the visiting Oakland Raiders. While the Raiders would normally be considered an easy opponent, the fact that they nearly beat the Chargers at home in week 1 might mean that the Raiders are improved.
An 0-2 start is far from ideal for Kansas City, who must now face very difficult opponents during the next three weeks. Who would want to play the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants in consecutive weeks after starting 0-2? "Not I" said the rest of the NFL.
If they can find a win over the next three weeks against the Eagles, Cowboys or Giants, it will set a new standard and give some confidence to the Chiefs. I think under Matt Cassel, they'll definitely have a better year than last. - 31493
The team has lost star tight end Tony Gonzalez, but some other additions drown this loss out a bit. It's never easy losing a hall of fame player.
The loss of TE Tony Gonzalez was a definite blow to the team, and you can be sure that Cassel wishes he had a future Hall of Fame target to pass to every Sunday. The Chiefs have their franchise QB in place, and now it's time to fit the rest of the puzzle pieces in.
As the team has struggled to find its way with a steady quarterback over the past few seasons (there's been Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle, neither of whom could get the job done), perhaps this year would offer some more hope. Actually, there were some very impressive moments with Tyler Thigpen last year, but he's not the man for the future.
The Chiefs' defense ranks in the bottom of the league in every major statistical category. When you have QB Philip Rivers, RB Darren Sproles, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, TE Antonio Gates, and WR Vincent Jackson in your own division, it can make for a long season.
Cassel was an efficient quarterback in week 2, but the team was unable to defeat the visiting Oakland Raiders. While the Raiders would normally be considered an easy opponent, the fact that they nearly beat the Chargers at home in week 1 might mean that the Raiders are improved.
An 0-2 start is far from ideal for Kansas City, who must now face very difficult opponents during the next three weeks. Who would want to play the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants in consecutive weeks after starting 0-2? "Not I" said the rest of the NFL.
If they can find a win over the next three weeks against the Eagles, Cowboys or Giants, it will set a new standard and give some confidence to the Chiefs. I think under Matt Cassel, they'll definitely have a better year than last. - 31493
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