Morning Huddle – Fantasmagorical Friday Edition
39 repliesGood morning Chiefs Kingdom! Grab yourself a cup o’ Joe and get in the Huddle!
Chiefs news for Sept 29, 2023
Good morning AG!
And now, maybe some Chiefs news …
VIDEO: How Chiefs (and Andy Reid) fooled Bears on first touchdown pass | KC Star
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article279804929.html
Kansas City Star reporter Jesse Newell and Brett Taveau — longtime high school offensive coordinator and author of Chiefs book “Unpacking Greatness” — explain how a Chiefs touchdown play call was designed so well in KC’s 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears that an offensive lineman had no one to block.
Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Rodger-less Jets on primetime | St. Joseph News-Press via yahoo!sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/kansas-city-chiefs-prepare-rodger-003200404.html
The Kansas City Chiefs were back out on the field practicing for their Week 4 matchup with the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. It’ll be the second primetime game in 2023 for Kansas City and first on the road.
Head coach Andy Reid said tight end Noah Gray missed practice Wednesday due to sickness and linebacker Nick Bolton is recovering from an ankle sprain.
“We got to stay on top of our game,” Reid said. “A very good defense coordinator, so they’re fully loaded on the coaching staff and they’ve got good players, so we’ve just got to make sure we put the work in this week.”
5 Important players to watch for Jets to upset Chiefs on Sunday Night Football | AM New York
5 Important players to watch for Jets to upset Chiefs on Sunday Night Football
We’re just four days away from the New York Jets taking on the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. For two teams that came into the year with high expectations, both are now on completely different paths.
New York lost their franchise quarterback four plays into the new season and have struggled to pick up the pieces. Kansas City, on the other hand, has shrugged off their opening night loss to look like the best team in football for another season.
The Jets have their work cut out for them. There’s no sugarcoating it. Despite the lack of faith many across the league (and most Jets’ fans) have, there’s a way for the team to still be able to come away with a major upset in Week 4.
To do so, five players need to step up in a big way. Today, we go through that here.
Chiefs have PFF’s top-rated CB. Here’s what his position coach thinks about that | KC Star
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/chiefs-pff-top-rated-cb-193555676.html
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt said he was unaware that cornerback Trent McDuffie is 2023’s top-rated cornerback on Pro Football Focus.
He agrees with the sentiment, though.
“I see that and more,” Merritt said Thursday. “Trent right now is playing at a very high level.”
Perhaps the most pleasant surprise from the Chiefs’ strong start defensively has been the former first-round pick McDuffie, who appears to have graduated from a solid rookie last season to a potential Pro Bowler in his second campaign.
Chiefs WR Montrell Washington takes over at returner | WDAF via yahoo!sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-wr-montrell-washington-takes-203444874.html
Next man up includes opportunities for players to step into a new role.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and starting return man Richie James was placed on injured reserve going into their Week 3 matchup with the Chicago Bears.
Second-year wide receiver Montrell Washington was signed to the practice squad right before the start of the season. The Samford product was a fifth-round draft pick for the Denver Broncos last season and garnered 271 punt return yards and 340 kick return yards as a rookie.
He was waived at the end of training camp.
Chiefs coordinators not taking preparations for the 1-2 New York Jets lightly | KMBC
https://www.kmbc.com/article/chiefs-coordinators-press-conference-new-york/45359727
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo are tasked with getting the Kansas City Chiefs ready for an uneven New York Jets.
After a blowout win over the Chicago Bears, a 2-1 Kansas City team has the perfect setup to keep the ball rolling against an Aaron Rodgers-less 1-2 Jets squad.
Nagy and Spagnuolo say they aren’t taking preparations lightly.
Chiefs DL coach Joe Cullen says LB Leo Chenal’s nickname is ‘The Beast’ | Chiefs Wire via yahoo!sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-dl-coach-joe-cullen-233014936.html
The defense of the Kansas City Chiefs has received well-deserved attention over the first three weeks of the season, stifling their opponents. A significant part of the success has been the growth of the young players in the unit that shined in crucial spots during last year’s postseason.
Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen has worked tirelessly with his young players and singled out second-year player Leo Chenal. The former Wisconsin standout has played more formation this season and earned a good work ethic reputation and nickname, according to Cullen during his Thursday press conference.
Props to WIlson
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Despite being heavily bashed by the media, fans and even former #Jets players, Zach Wilson remains completely professional and respectful when answering questions… it makes me want to see him succeed.
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 28, 2023
He was told about what #Chiefs LB Willie Gay said (Jets… pic.twitter.com/4sVIVPfWC4
Former Chiefs are doing well in the media. Trent Green is calling games for CBS, Tony Gonzalez is on Amazon for TNF, Alex Smith is an analyst for MNF and Matt Cassel is at NBC as a Big Ten football analyst.
— Patrick Allen (@RPatrickAllen) September 29, 2023
Did I miss anyone?
yeah, you forgot Taylor Swift …
this is not a taylor swift update but does anyone in nyc have a Chiefs Jersey I could borrow
— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) September 29, 2023
Morning Bowl of (T)Weeties:
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#Chiefs Dave Toub says punter Tommy Townsend is doing well despite still being listed with a wrist injury.
“We have to put everything on the injury report.” 😅
Another difference in #Chiefs - Eagles from SBLVIII: No Juju Smith-Schuster for KC, who moved the chains 4 times in the 2nd half (plus the defensive holding)
Rashee Rice is now playing that role. If he can be as reliable catching the ball, he has a higher play-making ceiling
One thing different about #Chiefs - Eagles from SB LVIII is Philly missing Dallas Goedert this time around. He fractured his forearm v. Dallas
He made some incredible catches w/ KC in tight coverage. Both of these at important moments in 2nd half
Taco Bell, Olive Garden, Chipotle, and State Farm coming together today over Travis Kelce’s old tweets is hilarious. 😂
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Thanks! I never heard anything by him but Sunshine.
So some are still whining about the loss to detroit? It’s water under the bridge, move on. I’m more concerned about our RT lining up illegally. The what aboutisms isn’t going to resolve the issue. Accusing the league of bullying the Chiefs isn’t gonna resolve the issue. Gee, I wonder what our RT could do to resolve this issue? It’s a mystery I guess.
I totally agree. Adjust, adapt, and overcome, and move on.
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Welcome once again, friends, to Red Friday! We survived another week!
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welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend come inside, come inside …
Chiefs Kingdom must show up, even in Gotham City.
On a Sunday night matchup, let’s show the league the extent of the Sea of Red!
We have an away game, Chiefs Kingdom. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t be LOUD – loud enough for the J-e-t-s (jets, jets, jets) to feel the noise.
And the only way to feel the noise is when it’s good and loud!
But when you come against THE CHIEFS,
This time I will not stand by!
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MORNING GUYS!
First, Ups, great morning huddle. I especially love the post suggesting that Taylor Swift could post something about how it’s really a good thing for the league when tackles can line up several steps behind, and maybe the league will change things. Whoever wrote that is a comic genius.
Second, due to the Taylor Swift mania that has encapsed all of this week, it was only fitting to make my latest Chiefs’ song parody to a Taylor Swift song. Presenting: “Chiefs’ Story” (to Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”). You’ll like it. “It’s a Chiefs’ Story, KC go beat Jets!” https://arrowheadguys.com/chiefs-song-parody-chiefs-story-to-taylor-swifts-love-story-2023-nfl-wk-4-kc-at-nyj/
Please read, rate, comment on the link, share. And as always… GO CHIEFS!
thanks for the shout-out, brother … love your work
Yes Ups, Thanks for putting MH together(you and all the rest, of course). Even when it’s midday before I’m off work and can check, it’s the first thing I do after I get home…well, after I change and mix a drink…but the sentiments there.
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*33 days til 🎃 👻
*55 til 🦃
*87 til 🎅 🧑🎄
How many until 🏈🍜?
I think you mean, the game after the Chiefs’ annual classic, the Arrowhead Invitational? 😀
“I thought (he) did a good job. He looked very secure with the ball.”
That’s what we need from a punt returner.
Interesting path for this kid. Overdrafted by the donkeys out of a small school in the 5th round last year. It will be interesting to see if the chiefs can mold him some.
Former 2022 Chiefs….2023 stats:
Hardman – 1 catch
Juju – 10 catches
Frank Clark- 2 solo tackles | 0 sacks
Nicely done by Chiefs front office letting all go bye-bye 👋 👋 👋
2023 Chiefs stats
Rice – 10 catches
Watson, Toney, MVS, Skyy – 7 catches
Stats maybe a few off, I’m multi-tasking
Justin watson 7 for 158
Rice 10 for 108
I think you may be a bit off
Okay I see. You’re trying to say that they each have 7 catches each not total of 7 catches between them. (MVS has 5 catches not 7)
I misunderstood.
Toney has been a disappointment. Skyy, mvs have around 100 yards receiving. To go with watsons 158. I have no issues with this production. Had Taylor not been called for phantom penalties MVS would have 45 more yards as well.
Old 4 sack frank. Sounds like the donkeys have big hopes for him. Alas, they’re very unlikely to make the playoffs so they will never see the best out of him. I’d put money on this being Frank’s last season in the NFL.
“Despite Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa attempting 26 passes, the Broncos failed to record a sack amid the 70-20 spanking. They only have four sacks on the season, all of which occurred in Week 2.
The lack of production stems, in part, from the absence of Clark, a designated pass-rusher who’s missed the last three games with a partial tear of his abductor muscle, suffered on Sept. 13. He won’t play Sunday against the Bears but hopes to return the following week versus the Jets.
And when he does?
“It’s going to be a show. I can’t wait,” Clark said.”
I kinda wish we still had Juju. He was solid.
I wish we would have drafted Pickens instead of skyy moore.
I wish Tony would rent out Kelce’s suite for AG …
If you’re gonna go topless, why not go bottomless as well? Am I right?
Fantasmagorical – That is what I was trying to achieve when I was caught in the bathroom as a teenager.
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Phoebe Cates was fine as hell.