College Hall of Fame Coach Jock Sutherland said, “Speed is not your fastest, but your slowest man.” This is the simple premise that Herm’s youth movement is founded on.
Well after the 2008 Chiefs debut in New England, there is no doubt this squad is fast-ER. And either the Pats have slowed, or these youngsters are quick enough to say - the 2008 Chiefs are fast! I know a “moral victory” can’t help you acquire a post season berth, but this L was on the road against statistically the number one team in the NFL.
Some believe a marquee quarterback can be directly responsible for up to 25% of a team’s success. Given this is true, the Chiefs defense still held the Patriots scoring average well below that of Brady absence alone, despite being denied a safety.
Speed Kills! Youth have it!
BRANDEN ALBERT
It was good to finally get a look at 76. It was even better to not worry about blinking and missing him. Branden Albert played the entire game. And I do mean played! I watched on film as Branden was picking up second and third blocking progressions down to the last offensive play. 6’ 5”, 316 pounds, blocking 6 seconds for 60 minutes. What more can you ask from a lineman.
I remember another great tackle that wore number 76. Okay, maybe one game does not a career make – but it was fine start. I’m looking forward to watching Albert develop.
FOXBORO, MA
This is my 19th season traveling with the team. You’d think I would have seen it all by now. You’d be wrong. On the way home our bus pulled over and I noticed the police escort had stopped and gotten off their motorcycles. Then about 5 minutes later, the bus doors opened and players started filing on to the bus with bags in hand. It seems the engine in bus 3 was a Pats fan…and just refused to haul us back to the airport. I guess it’s better the buses break down than the plane.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Fast?? What game were you watching? Fast doesn't help you catch a pass. Fast doesn't help you score touchdowns. You can have all the speed you want but without a proper game plan...speed will kill. Next time actually watch the game Mr. Executive Producer and write about what this team needs instead of what's really cool to watch. What a sad commentary.
I beg to differ. Fast provides the seperation needed to catch a pass. Catching the pass is a mechanic.
You can teach one...not the other. The team has to acquire what it can't teach. Then maturity will provide the rest.
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