November 12th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Now at 4-5 on the season, the New Orleans Saints are hoping that a trip to KC this weekend to play the 1-8 Chiefs is just what the doctor ordered to get their season back on track so they can make a serious run at the playoffs in the NFC. Last week the Saints were [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Breaking Down the Chiefs Matchup with the Saints Sunday
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LB’s Thomas and Johnson Already Out for Sunday vs Saints
The already banged up Chiefs have already announced that linebackers Derrick Johnson and Pat Thomas will both miss the game this weekend vs the Saints. Johnson will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. Thomas pulled a hamstring vs the Chargers Sunday, and he’ll be out as well. Right now it looks as [...]
Should the Chiefs Draft a QB with Their 1st Pick?
Three weeks ago it was a forgone conclusion that the Chiefs would play out the season and draft a QB with their likely top 5 pick. Since that time Tyler Thigpen has completed 65% of his passes thrown 6 TD 0INT and over 700 yards.. Not only has Thigpen played well he has inspired his [...]
Chiefs vs. Chargers Post Game Gab
Frustration may have hit critical mass within the Chiefs organization, again they had a favored playoff contender on the ropes and again let victory slip thru their grasp as they fell to the San Diego Chargers 20-19. Tyler Thigpen and the Chiefs started out hot as they took their opening possession 95 yards down the [...]
Chiefs vs. Chargers Pre Game Gab
If the Chiefs played in the Horse Shoes and Hand Grenades league they would be 4-4, as it stands right now the Chiefs are 1-7 after some last minute defeats to the Jets, Pats and Bucs. The Chiefs will travel to San Diego to take on another struggling team in the Chargers. The Chargers have [...]
Chiefs Mid-Season Defensive Report Card
Secondary Jarrad Page: On pace to set career highs in almost every major statistical category and has improved every single season. Grade: B+ Bernard Pollard: No interceptions, several missed tackles and is consistently getting roasted for big plays ….. Pollard has eight weeks to keep his job. Grade: D- Brandon Flowers: Not only the best [...]
Handing out Mid-Season Report Cards: Offense
Eight games into the season the Chiefs sit at 1-7 and one would think that would equal a bunch of F’s for the Chiefs, but with the youngest roster in the NFL the goal is progress and show growth which does not always coincide with victories. Not every player gets a grade, due to a [...]
Chiefs Lose CB Surtain for Sunday w/ Quad Injury
Cornerback Patrick Surtain has a quadriceps injury and will not play Sunday, and rookie Brandon Flowers is expected to play despite a hamstring injury. The Chiefs will sign at least one cornerback this week to strengthen a unit weakened by injuries. They looked Tuesday at veterans Ricardo Colclough, who has spent time with three teams [...]
