the republicans were handed the country on a silver platter for the first time in a long time culturally & politically and basically did nothing with it except bomb iran. historical fumble.
Kansas City Chiefs thoughts after tonight (5-2):
The Good:
- Emmett Johnson showed he can be a real 1-2 with Kenneth Walker and is a great receiving back with high potential.
- Rashee Rice at times made big plays for the offense
- Offense looked good enough tonight. Some killer penalties, missed FG, and false start on game-winning TD
- Chiefs dominated the first 3 quarters with a ton of mistakes, while on the road.
- The Defense is young and will keep improving.
- Chiefs have winning DNA and have won a SB with worse rosters.
- Chiefs play the Jets, Falcons, and Cardinals. Multiple “get right” games and should win all three. Going into the gauntlet of the schedule 8-2 is likely.
- Broncos may prove me wrong, but they can’t keep winning the fourth quarter comebacks + Bo Nix is average at best. Chiefs wounds were self-inflicted.
- it’s not time to panic, Chiefs have time to get these issues corrected. This loss just makes every game a must-win for home field advantage by winning the AFC West and any shot at 1 seed in AFC (unlikely).
The Bad:
- The pass rush is not getting better, good to see a lot of tipped passes. However, the Chiefs just cannot generate sacks. This is very problematic and of the Chiefs don’t dominate time of possession with a lead in the second half - the opposing team is always in the game with forever to throw
- The Safeties look completely lost. Something major is off, I think Chiefs can overcome this with Spags and a healthy Mansoor Delane on lockdown.
- Caliendo is awful, not much else to say. Kingsley needs to play and the issues with the coaching staff need to get resolved.
- Josh Simmons missing at LT hurts, if he returns, a lot of these issues resolve themselves. Blind side clearly has bothered Mahomes vs good pass rushes. Not convinced Simmons returns, but we’ll see.
The Ugly:
- Harrison Butker has the most missed kicks since last season (16: FG+PATs). He has to go, unfortunately. It was a great run. It will cost the Chiefs a playoff game if he stays.
- The Pass Rush will have to be addressed in-house and just hope someone steps up. Trade capital if used will go to WR or potentially (less likely) Safety.
- Several young players cannot even get lined up correctly in this offense, let alone run the correct route.
- Xavier Worthy showing no signs of stepping up and this WR group isn’t good.
- Penalties and missed opportunities on critical plays continue to plague the Chiefs. It keeps getting worse, not better.
“I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here. We are waiting.”
- Peter Cullen (1941 - 2026)