So I just watched JT's analysis (i like JT's QB school, refer to it all the time) and we've got 5, possibly 6 times, when a Chief got open deep (beyond 15 yards). Mostly, possibly all, in the 2nd half.

So, still not what I'd call "bunches."

Though I like his assessment that a couple times Pat predetermined who he was going to throw to, because watching the A-22 that's what a couple of them looked like to me. Like that one where 83 is just standing there in front of him, but Pat throws the deep post to Watson instead. That pass during the broadcast just seemed ill-advised, especially when gray's standing there not 15 yards away right in front of him.

Anyway, glad JT cleared up the crosser with Toney. Though not sure waiting longer was going to help much with that safety (or LB?) driving on Toney from the right. I mean maybe, if you waited three or four strides past the mesh? I don't know. The timing of that play seemed odd live.

Also agree that some of the spacing was just weird. Guessing some people ran some bad routes and created some of those.

Also glad he explained that "dressed up" counter play on the GL with Toney. That one was just strange looking live. Couldn't figure out why both Jerrick and Bell were out there leading blocking no one, while Toney was expected to juke two dudes in the slot.

Weirdly, watching JT's QB School made me feel better about the game. I mean, a lot of the issues I thought I saw during the game, even the A-22, now seem easier to fix. Like the pass pro; some of those pressures were really just the result of brainfarts, not physical problems.

Our LT though . . . he had some bad reps. At least one wildly bad rep. The one where he gets bowled back and he throws his right leg up and out to hook the DE as he's falling to the ground? yikes. Hilarious that he didn't get called for holding though.

That LT rep was one I was referencing elsewhere, ugly. I think Smith is going to need a fair bit of help this year

In a one point loss, 5 or 6 opportunities to win the game is pretty significant.

A lot of things were just a little off. No Kelce, Toney had no camp, and those two things alone more than likely were enough to lose. Add in some routes being a tad off in timing or depth, and it looked bad.

Andy is very loyal to his plans but I really pray he changes his shit or we will lose again. CEH had zero business being anything but a 3. His plan was shit and if we have another day where the WRs have drops and run the wrong patterns we will lose again. Jax will beat us.

I don't think that's an accurate representation of the offensive tackle play. Hutchinson was a pain in the ass all game long, but they were lining him up over guard most of the game. Houston wasn't a factor.

There were a couple reps here and there that weren't great, but that's normal - the other guys get paid, too

If anything, I thought Trey had a pretty poor game by his standards.

I completely agree with you...for the first game I was happy with what I saw from the tackles. Taylor will fix his lining up issues although what he was doing happens all the time on other teams and is never called.

Hutchinson was a beast...although there were a couple of times he hit Pat that should have been called.

Not disagreeing at all with you.

I just disagree with the idea that our WRs were running around out there completely uncovered most of the time. Several times, yes, not all or most of the time. That’s all. Semantics maybe. Just stuck in my head.

There were lots of opportunities to win the game, we just didn't do it

I'll put in my review after looking at things for the last 4 days.

Positives:
* Defense-Mike Danna and Nick Bolton came to play. They look stronger than before and Nick Bolton may be the BEST LB in football. This guy is money. All the D kept jumping, knocking down balls and were quick to tackle. Impressive w/o Jones. Although no sacks, we had pressure all night.
* DB's - they played tight, no real penalties and really started off on a good foot. Hope for the season.
* Tackling - After the first two drives, the D looked sharp on tackling. Didn't find any real whiffs.
* Offense - what more can you say about Mahomes. The guy is beyond belief. Our top rusher, hit guys in the hands all night and should have had an easy W.
* Rushing- Pacheco didn't gain a ton but he had some big runs when needed. McKinnon blocking saved at least 2 sacks and he is a great backup. His catch from Mahomes was money.

Negatives:
* WRs - Wow, what more can I add to what may be the WORST receiving performance in the Mahomes Era. Guys with drops, struggled to get open all night and the two guys with the best performance, Watson and MVS got lost or weren't in when needed in the 2nd half.
* Play calling - that was some of the shittiest play calling in Andy's time here. OK you try a razzle dazzle play and it fails, I can live with that. But WTF is with about 4-5 horrible calls in 3rd and 1 or 2nd and 3 or 2nd and goal. Teams know what we are doing and Andy is getting too cute for his own good.
* Special Teams - while overall a positive, why oh why is every team able to convert a 4th down sneak since Sorensen left? It's like 4 of 4 or 5 of 5. It's a ****ing mess and that should never happen. Play for a fake EVERY time and you will never get surprised.
* Our Oline - that was a hot mess as Mahomes spent too much time taking the snap and scrambling. We looked bad, couldn't block for the run and got away with some really sloppy play. This needs a big improvement.

Yes, they only scored 14 on offense and it should have been a W but this is important to see what happens when Kelce retires. We looked like a hot mess without him.