Comments on: Second Look: Oakland Drive

By: JohnNdallas

JohnNdallas — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:55:49 +0000

The I.T.guy, I agree again on our O-line.

I’d prefer (mostly because of the size of our line) an O-line like we had historically, “you know what were going to do but you can’t stop us!”

I’m sure everyone WANTS that but…..

By: The I.T. guy

The I.T. guy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:23:40 +0000

Agree with both posts Ed and JohnNDallas. Im happy with finding out where are weakness are. Some are glaring (MLB, DE, DT, ROT and RG) others are not so bad (C, FB). I still havent figured out which style this oline is suited for, Running with playaction passing, or Finesse running and pistol/shotgun formations. Every week i see them do something I like/dislike out of each style. Drives me nuts….but those are my chiefs.

By: ED

ED — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:11:34 +0000

I agree also I.T. A matter fact in I’m KC I would make Denver show me they can stop the run come Sunday. I would definately come out trying to pound the ball against them. Then maybe utilize some spread formations when they start to stack 8 in the box.

By: JohnNdallas

JohnNdallas — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:27:42 +0000

No doubt The I.T. guy, we have serious issues at positions and scheme, but I have seen progress made by individuals and the team as a whole, that’s all I expected to see, we’ve also been able to identify some glaring holes that need to be filled during the off season.
Those are the things that are important to me this season.

By: The I.T. guy

The I.T. guy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:39:11 +0000

While I enjoyed the drive, Im am worried about a few things.

1. The number of times, even on a successful drive, that we ended up in third and long. NO way we are successful doing that all game. Long drives cannot be sustained when in the position to convery several third and longs.

2. Remember we were playing the NFL equivilant of the keysone kops. Raiders players dropped a pick and had another chance to knock down an errant pass.

3. This is the ONLY TD drive of the game. We scored 13 offensive points. Not enough to get it done most weeks.

4. Finally, we dont win close games consistently because we cant run the ball. We wear no one down. A consistent running game, while it doesnt have to be the focal point of a great offense, does have to be part of the game plan in order to win.

By: Justin Foote

Justin Foote — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:46:14 +0000

Does anyone else notice that the camera is almost always on #50 when the defense is on the field? The crew must be in love with Rocky Boiman. Maybe they are hypnotized by the red hair.

By: Dave H

Dave H — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:21:38 +0000

a drive that shows we are puting it together i want to see dj in the middle seems to me he could dominate with a defense we are putting together

By: colby

colby — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:54:18 +0000

I’m surprised at how well Larry Johnson has blended his talents into this offense so quickly. Having no experience in a spread offense in his career, LJ could have grumbled and groaned and limited the creativity of the offense once he was eligible to return. However, from what I can tell, he seems to be running with that same intensity that made him great only two short years ago. Maybe he’s finally coming back around.

It will be interesting to see what direction the team goes with Larry in the offseason.

By: Rin Tin Tin

Rin Tin Tin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:02:25 +0000

It was a great drive – great! Speaking of which…

Keep up the great work Coach Edwards. ALL of KC is behind you and we know that you will lead us back to glory very soon now.

AND NOW, Clark Hunt – and Rin Tin Tin – have both RE-affirmed Herm’s The Man!