Chiefs Game Steel Cage Questions
Friday, October 12, 2007
A new segment to Whodeyfans begins. We will be talking to an opposing fan-site each week, trading questions, thoughts and predictions. This week, we talk with www.arrowheadpride.com. Check out their site, especially their preview of the Bengal’s game. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/story/2007/10/11/03
What scares you about the Bengals?
ArrowheadPride: Quite frankly, a big pass play for a touchdown. I see Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh and think big play. When you're a fan of one of the lowest scoring teams in the National Football League, having any lead is great but having that lead dashed by a 75 yard touchdown pass is absolutely crushing. The Chiefs do not have the offense to make a large comeback in the second half. A couple big plays from the Bengals could quite easily shut the Chiefs down for the entire game.
What scares us about the Chiefs?
Comer Kai: The best way to beat Cincinnati is to keep Carson Palmer off the field. Larry Johnson going against our beat-up linebacking core could do just that. Against the Patriots we had so many injuries, a rookie drafted in the 7th round as a safety was playing middle linebacker. Sammy Morris ate us up. If they didn’t get healthy through the bye week, Larry Johnson has the potential to run for 200 yards and keep Carson on the sidelines.
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What match-up makes you feel confident in the Chiefs?
ArrowheadPride: I'm going to use “confidently,” pretty loosely here. The Bengals currently rank 29th in rushing defense. One year ago, I would have said that's a recipe for Larry Johnson putting up 150 yards and three touchdowns. This year, as I'm sure you've heard throughout the fantasy football world, Larry's numbers are down. Offensive line issues among others plague the Chiefs' running game. I'm hoping that this week LJ can finally get some sort of rhythm going with the running game because we haven't seen it all year. The Chiefs passing game has been its lone bright spot. Well, a glimmer really.
Another general matchup I like is the Chiefs defensive line v. the Bengals offensive line. Judging by some stats I just looked up right now, Cincy's o-line doesn't look they can handle a good defense. Our defensive line is fantastic. I'd call it a mismatch.
What match-up makes us feel confident in the Bengals?
Comer Kai: The Chiefs have great rushing ends but they are a little light up front. The Bengal’s O-line is massive and healthy (Minus Big Willie). They should be able to pound the ball. Kenny Watson running the ball in place of Rudy could be a benefit as he can cut more to the holes that will open up on the edge as the defensive ends go for the sack and slip out of position.
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Who is the best (current) Chief's player, Bengal's fans have never heard of?
ArrowheadPride: Probably our 3rd year linebacker out of Texas Derrick Johnson. He's been having a great year so far (30 tackles, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble) but I'm sure he's overshadowed by the likes of Jared Allen and Donnie Edwards in the national media. Johnson is coming into his own this year. Expect to hear and see his name a lot. He's fast, smart and learning everyday from the veterans Donnie Edwards and Napoleon Harris.
Who is the best (current) Bengal's player, Chief's fans have never heard of?
Comer Kai: Madieu Williams is a third year safety with some big play ability. He’s a hard hitter, but fast enough to play corner and will play nickel versus the Chiefs. Word on the street is that Larry Johnson plays a little soft when it is his turn to block. Watch for a big hit on the quarterback when Madieu comes in on a blitz.
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Who wins the game and what's the score?
ArrowheadPride: You realize I have to pick the Chiefs, right? It will be low scoring because thats the only the style the Chiefs can play. 13 to 10. The Bengals' offense turns over the ball four times and the Chiefs pull it out late.
Comer Kai: A strong running game pulls the DBs too close and Chad and TJ burn up the sidelines. Our limping defense will lead to Larry Johnson finally finding the end zone, but a balanced offense keeps putting points up on the board at a pace KC can’t match.
28. 21- Bengals win.
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If there was a steel cage match instead of a football game featuring one current
player, who do you nominate?
ArrowheadPride: Damn. Great question. I may have to add that to my repertoire of questions. If we're going by submission to win, I'll probably go with DE Tamba Hali. He's young (24), incredibly fast and is trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, which I think has something to do with Ultimate Fighting. If were going by escaping the cage to win, I'll go with fan favorite FB Boomer Grigsby. The guy strikes me as a dude who would do anything, anything it took to get out of that cage. He's crazy. Plus, he was a national champion in trampoline jumping. That has to factor in somewhere.
Comer Kai: Since they’re bringing a defensive end, we’ll match up with an o-lineman. Stacy Andrews. At 6-7 342 pounds, this guy is massive and yet still is one of the best athletes on the team. He never even played football until 2002. He basically played one year of College Ball and now is a player in the NFL. How do you even start fighting this guy? Plus, if this steel cage is like the Thunder Dome, you better hope there isn’t a hammer on the side. Dude can throw one 201' 7," an Ole Miss track and field record. Two men enter. One Gargantuan leaves.
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What scares you about the Bengals?
ArrowheadPride: Quite frankly, a big pass play for a touchdown. I see Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh and think big play. When you're a fan of one of the lowest scoring teams in the National Football League, having any lead is great but having that lead dashed by a 75 yard touchdown pass is absolutely crushing. The Chiefs do not have the offense to make a large comeback in the second half. A couple big plays from the Bengals could quite easily shut the Chiefs down for the entire game.
What scares us about the Chiefs?
Comer Kai: The best way to beat Cincinnati is to keep Carson Palmer off the field. Larry Johnson going against our beat-up linebacking core could do just that. Against the Patriots we had so many injuries, a rookie drafted in the 7th round as a safety was playing middle linebacker. Sammy Morris ate us up. If they didn’t get healthy through the bye week, Larry Johnson has the potential to run for 200 yards and keep Carson on the sidelines.
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What match-up makes you feel confident in the Chiefs?
ArrowheadPride: I'm going to use “confidently,” pretty loosely here. The Bengals currently rank 29th in rushing defense. One year ago, I would have said that's a recipe for Larry Johnson putting up 150 yards and three touchdowns. This year, as I'm sure you've heard throughout the fantasy football world, Larry's numbers are down. Offensive line issues among others plague the Chiefs' running game. I'm hoping that this week LJ can finally get some sort of rhythm going with the running game because we haven't seen it all year. The Chiefs passing game has been its lone bright spot. Well, a glimmer really.
Another general matchup I like is the Chiefs defensive line v. the Bengals offensive line. Judging by some stats I just looked up right now, Cincy's o-line doesn't look they can handle a good defense. Our defensive line is fantastic. I'd call it a mismatch.
What match-up makes us feel confident in the Bengals?
Comer Kai: The Chiefs have great rushing ends but they are a little light up front. The Bengal’s O-line is massive and healthy (Minus Big Willie). They should be able to pound the ball. Kenny Watson running the ball in place of Rudy could be a benefit as he can cut more to the holes that will open up on the edge as the defensive ends go for the sack and slip out of position.
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Who is the best (current) Chief's player, Bengal's fans have never heard of?
ArrowheadPride: Probably our 3rd year linebacker out of Texas Derrick Johnson. He's been having a great year so far (30 tackles, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble) but I'm sure he's overshadowed by the likes of Jared Allen and Donnie Edwards in the national media. Johnson is coming into his own this year. Expect to hear and see his name a lot. He's fast, smart and learning everyday from the veterans Donnie Edwards and Napoleon Harris.Who is the best (current) Bengal's player, Chief's fans have never heard of?
Comer Kai: Madieu Williams is a third year safety with some big play ability. He’s a hard hitter, but fast enough to play corner and will play nickel versus the Chiefs. Word on the street is that Larry Johnson plays a little soft when it is his turn to block. Watch for a big hit on the quarterback when Madieu comes in on a blitz.---
Who wins the game and what's the score?
ArrowheadPride: You realize I have to pick the Chiefs, right? It will be low scoring because thats the only the style the Chiefs can play. 13 to 10. The Bengals' offense turns over the ball four times and the Chiefs pull it out late.
Comer Kai: A strong running game pulls the DBs too close and Chad and TJ burn up the sidelines. Our limping defense will lead to Larry Johnson finally finding the end zone, but a balanced offense keeps putting points up on the board at a pace KC can’t match.
28. 21- Bengals win.
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If there was a steel cage match instead of a football game featuring one current
player, who do you nominate?ArrowheadPride: Damn. Great question. I may have to add that to my repertoire of questions. If we're going by submission to win, I'll probably go with DE Tamba Hali. He's young (24), incredibly fast and is trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, which I think has something to do with Ultimate Fighting. If were going by escaping the cage to win, I'll go with fan favorite FB Boomer Grigsby. The guy strikes me as a dude who would do anything, anything it took to get out of that cage. He's crazy. Plus, he was a national champion in trampoline jumping. That has to factor in somewhere.
Comer Kai: Since they’re bringing a defensive end, we’ll match up with an o-lineman. Stacy Andrews. At 6-7 342 pounds, this guy is massive and yet still is one of the best athletes on the team. He never even played football until 2002. He basically played one year of College Ball and now is a player in the NFL. How do you even start fighting this guy? Plus, if this steel cage is like the Thunder Dome, you better hope there isn’t a hammer on the side. Dude can throw one 201' 7," an Ole Miss track and field record. Two men enter. One Gargantuan leaves.
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