Chiefs at Chargers Pre Game Discussion (Wk 1)

[Riverwalk]

Mekhi Becton pancaking Chris Jones would make my day!

[Velo]

The key to winning for the Chargers to win this game is keeping the Chargers' offense on the field with a strong run game. I feel more confident about that with Najee Harris practicing and possibly/probably able to play week 1 along with Becton being on the field. I'd feel more confident with Slater and Alt at the tackles, but all things considered, Alt at LT with Pipkins at RT, where he has a lot of experience, and Becton next to him, it may be good enough.

On another note, watching some vids this AM there was a suggestion that Brazil might not have allowed Rashee Rice into the country because he's a convicted felon.

[dmac_bolt]

Last year Rice missed most of the year, Brown missed most of the year, Pacheco missed most of the year and wasn't the same when he came back, and their tackles were pretty bad but the Chiefs were in the Super Bowl anyway. I don't buy that Mahomes has regressed, the pieces around him have just drastically deteriorated the last few years.

I wouldn't be shocked if we won, but I'm never picking us against them until I actually see us do it.

I also see Mahome's production drop caused by (a) reduced skill group talent and (b) degraded OL. they have been winning more by defense than Mahomey the last 2 years. As for the Ref thing: It sure seemed to me they got a lot more calls than they lost but I may have an observational bias. The majority of the world sees it as I do, we have to all have flawed lenses for me to be wrong. Does that continue, does it stop, was it never even there? ???

As to the support issues, I do not know they upgraded their skill group much and if their new OT rookie does not shine from the first snap, that could still be a problem group. I like our chances in the game, but we have to come out playing well in all 3 phases.

[dmac_bolt]

The Chief offense is looking better and more explosive than last year. Underestimate them at your own peril. ( in case no one has learned that by now)

I like Minter's approach to contain and frustrate offenses and force mistakes as applied to KC. I think we might see better inside pressure from our DT group than last year, can the Edges also force the issue?

For our offense, if OH+NH can pound out good runs despite what I expect to be average at best OL blocking - that can be a difference from 2024 rush attack. Having multiple WRs that can get open fast will be a huge counter to Spag pressure packages. Herbie can sustain drives to score if he gets the support he deserves.

[dmac_bolt]

The key to winning for the Chargers to win this game is keeping the Chargers' offense on the field with a strong run game. I feel more confident about that with Najee Harris practicing and possibly/probably able to play week 1 along with Becton being on the field. I'd feel more confident with Slater and Alt at the tackles, but all things considered, Alt at LT with Pipkins at RT, where he has a lot of experience, and Becton next to him, it may be good enough.

On another note, watching some vids this AM there was a suggestion that Brazil might not have allowed Rashee Rice into the country because he's a convicted felon.

I saw two video clips of him in practice yesterday - he did not look shabby at all (grain of salt on reading the tea leaves of a couple practice reps without anyone even allowed to hit him). I think he'll fill a 50/50 role quite well even if he's not in peak endurance game shape to carry a 25+ carry load all by himself - he won't have to. He can give his all to 12-15 carries and he has a lot of experience running behind poor OL blocking

[OG619FrightninLightnin]

We need to be up by 2 scores going into the last 5 mins

[sonorajim]

Last year Rice missed most of the year, Brown missed most of the year, Pacheco missed most of the year and wasn't the same when he came back, and their tackles were pretty bad but the Chiefs were in the Super Bowl anyway. I don't buy that Mahomes has regressed, the pieces around him have just drastically deteriorated the last few years.

I wouldn't be shocked if we won, but I'm never picking us against them until I actually see us do it.

Last year KC played the same schedule Chargers did with three exceptions. Every one says the sched was why we had 11 wins. The sched was favorable to KC too.

[sonorajim]

We need to be up by 2 scores going into the last 5 mins

I get what you're saying. Having the ball most of the 4th helps but we traditionally give up the winning score to KC in the closing seconds.

[Bolts4ever213]

Almost there, and what a first game for us. To get where we want to go, it has to start against the Chiefs. Philly didn’t event the blueprint on how to beat them, they executed the way to beat any team, own the line of scrimmage.

[PhilaBoltster]

I hate to break it to all of you, but if Taylor Swift is in attendance at this game in Brazil there is no way the Chiefs don’t win the game. No possible way the NFL will allow that.

[powderblueboy]

I hate to break it to all of you, but if Taylor Swift is in attendance at this game in Brazil there is no way the Chiefs don’t win the game. No possible way the NFL will allow that.

Meh! That novelty wore off ... they're still trying to milk it with the engagement, but it wore off.

I've predicted a separation just before the wedding date .... sometime after February.

[powderblueboy]

I like Minter's approach to contain and frustrate offenses and force mistakes as applied to KC. I think we might see better inside pressure from our DT group than last year, can the Edges also force the issue?

For our offense, if OH+NH can pound out good runs despite what I expect to be average at best OL blocking - that can be a difference from 2024 rush attack. Having multiple WRs that can get open fast will be a huge counter to Spag pressure packages. Herbie can sustain drives to score if he gets the support he deserves.

For some reason, I thought this post was by CanadienBolt, which surprised me for its impartial, astute and sympathetic assessment of the Chargers needs against the Chiefs.
My bad! Poster merely quoting CanadianBolt's missive and responding to his worship of all things KC.

I'm currently waiting for the Chiefs to waive Brashard Smith, with the signing of Edwards-Helaire.

Which poster was it here who positively salivated about that 7th round choice by the Chiefs, using it in his demand that everyone recognize the Chief's superior draft?