3rd and 2 call cost us the game

[beer bacon]

Forget about the PI call on Flowers. We lost the game because our coaches decided it was more important to run some tricky bullshit pass when we had 230 yards rushing on that 3rd and 2. We should have just been prepared to run the ball twice and get the first down. Hell, we still should ran on 4th and 2 instead of punting. Haley has shown great in-game awareness, but that was not the case today.

[Tom_A_Hawk]

Originally Posted by Barret

Silly question but, Could this be part of the plan for evaluation of the QB position? Normally everyone says to run the ball and get the first down, but what if the coaches are trying to test Cassel?

Logic dictates that the Chiefs are not making a Super Bowl run this year. IF they do make the playoffs it would possibly be a 1 and done.

Also you have to make a decision on your QB before next draft since he would be getting a roster bonus. Cassel is getting a huge roster bonus, so you believe he has enough pieces to play with now so you have to see him play.

Can he manage a game? kind of I guess
Can he not turn over the ball? ok he is not throwing interceptions or fumbling.
Can he stand tall in the 4th quarter and you have confidence in him winning? Nope

You have to find out all these things about your QB. I think that is why they are going for a lot of this 4th down and 3rd down and short passing. Yes it pisses fans off when the Chiefs dont win but if you have to evaluate your QB and put him in positions to take command. If you dont do that and say the Chiefs won the game today. Everyone is REALLY happy with Cassel not screwing the pooch. That does not give you a definite idea who your QB is and if he can really win a game.

that is a fair take I think........but what we know is you can't put the ball in Cassel's hands to win the game.......ever.......we continue to lean on the D and special teams. Speaking of special...McFlustered hasn't stepped up lateley.