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The Kansas City Chiefs Run Defense Is Running Out Of Excuses

Tue, 29 Oct 2008 14:23:47 GMT

posted by cthorman

Below I wanted to provide a bit of statistical evidence that our run defense hasn't changed in five years despite an array of new personnel, a new head coach and a new (but certainly not improved) offense.

Below are our current run defense numbers for the 2008 campaign:

Left End

Left Tackle

Left Guard

Up the Middle

Right Guard

Right Tackle

Right End

Plays: 27

Plays: 35

Plays: 11

Plays: 81

Plays: 15

Plays: 31

Plays: 38

NFL Rank: 13

NFL Rank: 5

NFL Rank: 27

NFL Rank: 3

NFL Rank: 23

NFL Rank: 9

NFL Rank: 2

Avg Gain: 8.26

Avg Gain: 5.14

Avg Gain: 4.73

Avg Gain: 5.42

Avg Gain: 4.07

Avg Gain: 7.16

Avg Gain: 4.87

NFL Rank: 30

NFL Rank: 26

NFL Rank: 29

NFL Rank: 21

NFL Rank: 32

NFL Rank: 17

As demonstrated by the numbers above, we are pathetic at stopping the run. We all said the same thing in 2003 when our offense was top flight. The excuse for the run defense then was that the offense scored too quickly tiring the defense out.

Now, check out our 2003 run defense numbers after the jump.

Left End

Left Tackle

Left Guard

Up the Middle

Right Guard

Right Tackle

Right End

Plays: 74

Plays: 33

Plays: 22

Plays: 186

Plays: 29

Plays: 43

Plays: 50

NFL Rank: 7

NFL Rank: 31

NFL Rank: 29

NFL Rank: 1

NFL Rank: 24

NFL Rank: 25

NFL Rank: 18

Avg Gain: 7.38

Avg Gain: 7.09

Avg Gain: 4.23

Avg Gain: 4.95

Avg Gain: 5.79

Avg Gain: 5.07

Avg Gain: 3.62

NFL Rank: 31

NFL Rank: 32

NFL Rank: 21

NFL Rank: 28

NFL Rank: 27

NFL Rank: 28

NFL Rank: 7

What has changed? Nothing! I'd say Gunther's [in]ability to stop the run is becoming more apparent. What's the excuse this time?

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms...

Tue, 5 Nov 2008 17:58:55 GMT

posted by cthorman

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms on two-year contracts with CBs Richardo Colclough and David Macklin.

Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs Agree to Terms with CBs Ricardo Colclough & David Macklin

In addition, we picked up DE Wallace Gilberry.

H/T to Shawn in the comments for noticing we added RB Omar Cuff to the practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Tuesday that the club has activated 2008...

Mon, 4 Nov 2008 22:01:18 GMT

posted by cthorman

Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Tuesday that the club has activated 2008 draft picks WR Kevin Robinson and TE Michael Merritt to the 53-man roster.

Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs Activate WR Kevin Robinson and TE Michael Merritt

The Over/Under on the Kansas City Chiefs '08 Wins

Thu, 13 Jun 2008 12:36:11 GMT

posted by cthorman

This guy combines the sleaziness and wardrobe of a used car dealer and the bombast of a sports anchor.

I'm not a gambler by financial choice so I can't relate any experiences worth mentioning.

Unless you the count the time I was 12-years old and playing poker with my uncle and a friend of mine. My friend tried to look at my uncle's cards after a hand was over (he didn't know any better) when my uncle grabbed his hand and said he would break it if my friend tried to look at his cards again.

Then my uncle regaled us with the tale of the time he had the title of his neighbor's house in the pot of a poker game years ago. My uncle won apparently but I don't think he ever took that house.

Anyone have any funny or exciting gambling stories? All stories apply on this Friday.

If you can’t see the progress the Kansas City Chiefs are making as a team these days, then you are e...

Sun, 3 Nov 2008 00:08:49 GMT

posted by cthorman

If you can’t see the progress the Kansas City Chiefs are making as a team these days, then you are either blind, lacking in IQ or such a Chiefs Hater that your venom has left you brain dead.

Bob Gretz