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Post by Blunashun on Sept 11, 2020 13:47:13 GMT
Grading the NFL's return: What we saw in the Chiefs' win over the Texans
Kevin Seifert
ESPN Staff Writer
Let's not undersell this: The Kansas City Chiefs' 34-20 victory Thursday night over the Houston Texans is one of the greatest accomplishments in NFL history.
Just as its own executives (improbably) predicted in March, the league opened its 2020 season on time -- even with some fans at Arrowhead Stadium -- amid the worst global pandemic in 100 years. The game was competitive, at least for a half, and the quality of play was better than anyone could have expected following the cancellation of the preseason and a modified training camp format.
If I were grading the NFL for its efforts to return, including the coronavirus protocols that protected all 32 teams from outbreaks this summer, I'd have to give it an A+. But if I were grading the rest of the evening, including some sticky social justice moments, I'd say ...
Clyde Edwards-Helaire: A
Admit it. You went into your fantasy draft thinking you were the only one who was on Edwards-Helaire, a multitalented running back whom the Chiefs made their first-round draft pick.
The only surprise Thursday night was that the Chiefs employed him mostly as a runner and targeted him only two times in the passing game. Behind some strong blocking from new guard Kelechi Osemele, Edwards-Helaire ran for 138 yards and a touchdown. Here's a statistic you probably didn't know existed: He reached 100 rushing yards in his first game quicker than any rookie in the past 13 seasons. Edwards-Helaire crossed that threshold in 34 minutes of game time, according to ESPN Stats & Information research, the fastest in a debut since Matt Forte in 2008.
Punting at midfield: D
It was always going to be a tough road for the Texans in this game. But here's some free advice: When playing against Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, you better not waste any possessions.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien opted to punt twice from near midfield during the competitive portion of this game, once on fourth-and-4 and once on fourth-and-9. I realize neither situation is easy to convert, but the risk takes on more relevance when you realize what the Chiefs are likely to do when you give the ball back to them. On the first occasion, Kansas City launched a 91-yard touchdown drive. On the second, it ran nearly five minutes off the clock in the third quarter. Go for it.
Dolphins upstage the pregame: A
NFL players' push for social justice wasn't overshadowed by an actual game. Two hours before kickoff, players and coaches from the Miami Dolphins released a searing video that upbraided the NFL for launching a "publicity parade" without, in their view, taking enough action. The Dolphins said they would retreat to the locker room during pregame performances this season of "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Lift Every Voice And Sing" rather than get pulled into a debate about kneeling or standing. More than anything, the video made clear there remains a wide gap between the league and many players on this issue.
The NFL, frankly, helped make the Dolphins' point by announcing a branding campaign called "It Takes All of Us." The league said the slogan "leverages the scale and power of the league to unite the country during a critical time in our nation." More action, fewer words.
Booing unity: F
Before kickoff, the Chiefs and Texans stood together on the field for a moment of unity. Incredibly, an audible portion of the 15,895 fans at Arrowhead Stadium felt compelled to boo.
Could they really have objected to the most modest of social demonstrations? Had it just been too long since they could boo someone? Did they have a problem with opponents locking arms for a moment? It was a depressing, awful look.
Referee Clete Blakeman's officiating crew: B+
Yes, Blakeman's crew got two touchdown calls wrong in the first half. Both were called back in replay. But overall, the crew kept the game moving with crisp decisions and a minimum of flags.
Remember, the first time the referees gathered together this year was Thursday afternoon on the way to the stadium. The NFL canceled referees' usual trips to training camp, as well as the preseason, and reconfigured crews based on geography to minimize flights. They wore masks throughout the game, and, if you looked closely, you could see several using new electronic whistles. Given those circumstances, it could have been much, much worse.
COVID-19 protocols: B
Evidence of the pandemic was everywhere, from coaches and officials wearing masks to the first seven rows of the stands tarped off to ensure social distancing. But some protocols might have some leeway.
The NFL, for instance, prohibits opposing teams from having postgame interactions within six feet of one another. That has effectively ended the practice of swapping jerseys before heading to the locker room. But it appears that brief handshakes are allowed; the NBC postgame feed showed multiple players shaking hands and hugging.
Andy Reid's face shield: C
The NFL's COVID-19 protocols require all coaches to wear a face covering. Most have worn traditional masks in training camps, as did O'Brien during Thursday night's game.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid? He chose a plastic shield that was a meme even before kickoff. The plastic got, shall we say, a little fogged up with Reid's breathing. You wanted to reach through the television screen and hand the poor guy a pair of windshield wipers. We'll see if Reid makes the necessary sartorial adjustments for Week 2.
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Post by Blunashun on Sept 11, 2020 13:47:38 GMT
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Post by truedodger on Oct 4, 2020 17:13:31 GMT
This guy along with Burrow and Patrick Queen were the studs on that LSU team. Was hoping for one of Queen or this guy in the draft but we are already stacked at both RB and LB. |
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Post by Blunashun on Jan 25, 2021 2:44:10 GMT
Chiefs are just unworldly.
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Post by Blunashun on Jan 25, 2021 2:45:52 GMT
Announcers trying to make it sound like the Bills have a chance. 38-21 with 4:06 to go.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Jan 25, 2021 3:08:26 GMT
Announcers trying to make it sound like the Bills have a chance. 38-21 with 4:06 to go. Silly announcers! Romo is almost as bad at announcing as he was at QB. Almost. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by truedodger on Feb 2, 2021 21:54:16 GMT
Let's go TB12
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Post by Blunashun on Feb 3, 2021 23:59:06 GMT
Booo! It's a matchup literally for the ages though. The old king & the prince. |
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Post by Blunashun on Feb 6, 2021 14:49:15 GMT
Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid involved in multi-car accident with serious injuries, under investigation
Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was in an accident days before Super Bowl LV
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night, just three days prior to Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Per 41 Action News, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Interstate 435 in Kansas City -- one exit south of the Chiefs' practice facility at the Truman Sports Complex. Two children were injured in the multi-car accident.
Per Kansas City police, a white Dodge Ram that Reid was driving collided with a Chevrolet Impala that had run out of gas and was at a standstill on an exit ramp. The driver of the Impala had called family for help before the accident, which arrived in a Chevrolet Traverse that was parked in front of the disabled vehicle. Reid struck the left front of the Impala, then continued and struck the right rear of the Traverse.
A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital.
The Chiefs released the following statement:
"The organization has been made aware of a multi-vehicle accident involving Outside Linebackers Coach, Britt Reid. We are in the process of gathering information, and we will have no further comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved."
Police said investigators were trying to determine whether driver impairment was a factor in the crash, which closed three of the interstate's four lanes. According to a search warrant, Reid told an officer he had two to three drinks. Reid complained of stomach pain and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, has been on the Chiefs coaching staff since his father was hired by the franchise in 2013. He was a graduate assistant at Temple University prior to being hired by in 2013 and was a training camp intern on Reid's staff with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009.
Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Feb 6, 2021 19:02:26 GMT
Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid involved in multi-car accident with serious injuries, under investigation Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was in an accident days before Super Bowl LV Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night, just three days prior to Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Per 41 Action News, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Interstate 435 in Kansas City -- one exit south of the Chiefs' practice facility at the Truman Sports Complex. Two children were injured in the multi-car accident. Per Kansas City police, a white Dodge Ram that Reid was driving collided with a Chevrolet Impala that had run out of gas and was at a standstill on an exit ramp. The driver of the Impala had called family for help before the accident, which arrived in a Chevrolet Traverse that was parked in front of the disabled vehicle. Reid struck the left front of the Impala, then continued and struck the right rear of the Traverse. A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital. The Chiefs released the following statement: "The organization has been made aware of a multi-vehicle accident involving Outside Linebackers Coach, Britt Reid. We are in the process of gathering information, and we will have no further comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved." Police said investigators were trying to determine whether driver impairment was a factor in the crash, which closed three of the interstate's four lanes. According to a search warrant, Reid told an officer he had two to three drinks. Reid complained of stomach pain and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, has been on the Chiefs coaching staff since his father was hired by the franchise in 2013. He was a graduate assistant at Temple University prior to being hired by in 2013 and was a training camp intern on Reid's staff with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009. Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year. This does not look too good for the young Mr. Reid. You can bet it’ll be on Andy’s mind this weekend as well, but I’m confident he won’t let it effect what happens on the field. This is probably one of the toughest picks for a Super Bowl in years. Hard to believe Brady is playing in his TENTH! It still boggles my mind that Marino only made it to one only to lose badly to the Red . . . sorry - Washington Football Club. (PC retarded!) With the Injuns changing their name in 2022, one has to wonder just how much longer we’ll see the Braves and Chiefs as team names / mascots. And if tribe names make the “offensive” list, can the Black Hawks in the NHL and Seminoles and Utes of the NCAA be very far behind? Our pussification continues. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by truedodger on Feb 6, 2021 19:39:26 GMT
Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid involved in multi-car accident with serious injuries, under investigation Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was in an accident days before Super Bowl LV Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night, just three days prior to Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Per 41 Action News, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Interstate 435 in Kansas City -- one exit south of the Chiefs' practice facility at the Truman Sports Complex. Two children were injured in the multi-car accident. Per Kansas City police, a white Dodge Ram that Reid was driving collided with a Chevrolet Impala that had run out of gas and was at a standstill on an exit ramp. The driver of the Impala had called family for help before the accident, which arrived in a Chevrolet Traverse that was parked in front of the disabled vehicle. Reid struck the left front of the Impala, then continued and struck the right rear of the Traverse. A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital. The Chiefs released the following statement: "The organization has been made aware of a multi-vehicle accident involving Outside Linebackers Coach, Britt Reid. We are in the process of gathering information, and we will have no further comment at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved." Police said investigators were trying to determine whether driver impairment was a factor in the crash, which closed three of the interstate's four lanes. According to a search warrant, Reid told an officer he had two to three drinks. Reid complained of stomach pain and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Reid, the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, has been on the Chiefs coaching staff since his father was hired by the franchise in 2013. He was a graduate assistant at Temple University prior to being hired by in 2013 and was a training camp intern on Reid's staff with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009. Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year. This does not look too good for the young Mr. Reid. You can bet it’ll be on Andy’s mind this weekend as well, but I’m confident he won’t let it effect what happens on the field. This is probably one of the toughest picks for a Super Bowl in years. Hard to believe Brady is playing in his TENTH! It still boggles my mind that Marino only made it to one only to lose badly to the Red . . . sorry - Washington Football Club. (PC retarded!) With the Injuns changing their name in 2022, one has to wonder just how much longer we’ll see the Braves and Chiefs as team names / mascots. And if tribe names make the “offensive” list, can the Black Hawks in the NHL and Seminoles and Utes of the NCAA be very far behind? Our pussification continues.GO DODGERS!!! Totally! I believe it was in the 90s when this extreme crap started to happen. I recall the last few native nations and it's leadership being asked if they thought it offensive. They said they didn't. In fact they thought it was beneficial and promoted interest in people who might inquire into the history of the names and therefore the history of their tribes. Of course these are the decendants and a couple hundred years had passed. I don't know the extent of a political motivation if there is one. Football is so dependant on everything from Owner, GM, HC, other coaches and players. So a lot of greats don't get a chance or get just one chance. TB12 is the greatest but he's had a lot go his way and a little not go his way just like in the couple of loses to the NYG. I think though it was Montana with #49ers who beat Marino in '84 and not the Skins? I don't think the Walrus Andy Reid is worrying about his DUI too much. If he's a first time offender he'll have to pay a fine, go to traffic school, check in with his probation officer and avoid jail time. |
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Post by Blunashun on Feb 6, 2021 19:51:06 GMT
This does not look too good for the young Mr. Reid. You can bet it’ll be on Andy’s mind this weekend as well, but I’m confident he won’t let it effect what happens on the field. This is probably one of the toughest picks for a Super Bowl in years. Hard to believe Brady is playing in his TENTH! It still boggles my mind that Marino only made it to one only to lose badly to the Red . . . sorry - Washington Football Club. (PC retarded!) With the Injuns changing their name in 2022, one has to wonder just how much longer we’ll see the Braves and Chiefs as team names / mascots. And if tribe names make the “offensive” list, can the Black Hawks in the NHL and Seminoles and Utes of the NCAA be very far behind? Our pussification continues. GO DODGERS!!! Totally! I believe it was in the 90s when this extreme crap started to happen. I recall the last few native nations and it's leadership being asked if they thought it offensive. They said they didn't. In fact they thought it was beneficial and promoted interest in people who might inquire into the history of the names and therefore the history of their tribes. Of course these are the decendants and a couple hundred years had passed. I don't know the extent of a political motivation if there is one. Football is so dependant on everything from Owner, GM, HC, other coaches and players. So a lot of greats don't get a chance or get just one chance. TB12 is the greatest but he's had a lot go his way and a little not go his way just like in the couple of loses to the NYG. I think though it was Montana with #49ers who beat Marino in '84 and not the Skins? I don't think the Walrus Andy Reid is worrying about his DUI too much. If he's a first time offender he'll have to pay a fine, go to traffic school, check in with his probation officer and avoid jail time.'A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital. Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year.' |
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Post by truedodger on Feb 6, 2021 20:42:44 GMT
Totally! I believe it was in the 90s when this extreme crap started to happen. I recall the last few native nations and it's leadership being asked if they thought it offensive. They said they didn't. In fact they thought it was beneficial and promoted interest in people who might inquire into the history of the names and therefore the history of their tribes. Of course these are the decendants and a couple hundred years had passed. I don't know the extent of a political motivation if there is one. Football is so dependant on everything from Owner, GM, HC, other coaches and players. So a lot of greats don't get a chance or get just one chance. TB12 is the greatest but he's had a lot go his way and a little not go his way just like in the couple of loses to the NYG. I think though it was Montana with #49ers who beat Marino in '84 and not the Skins? I don't think the Walrus Andy Reid is worrying about his DUI too much. If he's a first time offender he'll have to pay a fine, go to traffic school, check in with his probation officer and avoid jail time.'A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital. Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year.' Okay, hadn't seen all that just the headline. So, he isn't a first time offender then things are more serious and even more so if his prior offenses occurred in the same city and state. |
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Post by Blunashun on Feb 6, 2021 21:25:08 GMT
'A 5-year-old child in the backseat of the Traverse suffered life-threatening injuries and a 4-year-old -- also sitting in the backseat -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were taken to a local hospital. Reid pleaded guilty in 2007 to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute, which included carrying a firearm without a license. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison. He also pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges from a separate incident later that year.' Okay, hadn't seen all that just the headline. So, he isn't a first time offender then things are more serious and even more so if his prior offenses occurred in the same city and state. Back to prison. |
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Post by jrgreene6 on Feb 6, 2021 21:51:48 GMT
This does not look too good for the young Mr. Reid. You can bet it’ll be on Andy’s mind this weekend as well, but I’m confident he won’t let it effect what happens on the field. This is probably one of the toughest picks for a Super Bowl in years. Hard to believe Brady is playing in his TENTH! It still boggles my mind that Marino only made it to one only to lose badly to the Red . . . sorry - Washington Football Club. (PC retarded!) With the Injuns changing their name in 2022, one has to wonder just how much longer we’ll see the Braves and Chiefs as team names / mascots. And if tribe names make the “offensive” list, can the Black Hawks in the NHL and Seminoles and Utes of the NCAA be very far behind? Our pussification continues.GO DODGERS!!! Totally! I believe it was in the 90s when this extreme crap started to happen. I recall the last few native nations and it's leadership being asked if they thought it offensive. They said they didn't. In fact they thought it was beneficial and promoted interest in people who might inquire into the history of the names and therefore the history of their tribes. Of course these are the decendants and a couple hundred years had passed. I don't know the extent of a political motivation if there is one. Football is so dependant on everything from Owner, GM, HC, other coaches and players. So a lot of greats don't get a chance or get just one chance. TB12 is the greatest but he's had a lot go his way and a little not go his way just like in the couple of loses to the NYG. I think though it was Montana with #49ers who beat Marino in '84 and not the Skins? I don't think the Walrus Andy Reid is worrying about his DUI too much. If he's a first time offender he'll have to pay a fine, go to traffic school, check in with his probation officer and avoid jail time. Yep - Montana and the Niners pretty much schooled the rookie Marino in 1984. For some reason I get that and the 1982 Super Bowl which Don Strock lost to the WFC confused. Hard to believe that Dan went all the way to the title game his rookie season but never made it back with pretty much the same roster for a number of years. It’s been a LONG time since then and I believe I heard the other day they’ve been through 16 QB’s since Dan retired. I’m still not sold on Tua, but I hope they don’t do something completely retarded like go after Watson. He may be one of the top QB’s in the league (according to most of the “experts”), but to me he’s just going to end up like most of those running QB’s that dominated in college. He’s had his three years and like Vick, RG III, Young, Taylor, Smith, Bridgewater and even to some extent, Jackson, etc. the NFL defenses have or will figure him out and his mediocrity will be exposed. I read the Saints are planning on putting all of their eggs in the rapists basket next year if Brees retires. Bet they end up .500 or worse. GO DODGERS!!! |
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