Frustration Continues for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the season with new hope, and with good reason. While the team shouldn't reasonably expect to make the playoffs in 20...
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the season with new hope, and with good reason. While the team shouldn’t reasonably expect to make the playoffs in 2009, an improved set of players offensively and defensively should give the Chiefs a little more to strive for than in recent years.
With the signing of Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs fans had reason to be optimistic. Cassel replaced the injured Tom Brady in 08′ and led the team to a respectable 11-5 record, just missing the playoffs. Could Cassel work the same magic in Kansas City?
The loss of TE Tony Gonzalez was a definite blow to the team, and you can be sure that Cassel wishes he had a future Hall of Fame target to pass to every Sunday. The Chiefs have their franchise QB in place, and now it’s time to fit the rest of the puzzle pieces in.
After losing an aging Trent Green to injury, the Chiefs have struggled to find their way at quarterback, juggling between Damon Huard, Brodie Croyle, and others, but Cassel really eliminates any question marks at the position.
Cassel had to sit out during week one due to an injury, and was unable to play at Baltimore against the Ravens as a result. Still, the Kansas City Chiefs gave it their all during this game and lost by less than most expected them to lose by.
Matt Cassel suited up for the team’s week 2 game, opting to play through his injury. While he wasn’t 100%, he was an obvious improvement at the quarterback position and the team looked more efficient on offense. Still, they were unable to score enough points to overcome the Oakland Raiders, traditionally a weak team if recent history is any kind of indicator.
An 0-2 start is far from ideal for Kansas City, who must now face very difficult opponents during the next three weeks. Who would want to play the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants in consecutive weeks after starting 0-2? “Not I” said the rest of the NFL.
If they can find a win over the next three weeks against the Eagles, Giants or Cowboys, it will give fans some hope for the near future. Besides hope, it will also build team chemistry in KC and give the players some confidence as well.
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