Problems in Kansas City

Okay, so, the Kansas City Chiefs are 0-2 right now. They have given up 75 points in their last two games. What needs to be done to fix this? I, personally, have my own opinion of what is wrong. It can't be blamed on any one group (players, coaches, front office), but I will point the finger at two of them.

First, the players.

Everyone always jumps right down Matt Cassel's throat, but he isn't the only problem. It's the entire offense that isn't producing (except when the other team's backups are in and the game is out of hand). With the acquisition of Eric Winston this off-season, this offensive line should be among the best in the league. They should be firing on all cylinders already.  It has too many playmakers to be this anemic. The offensive line needs to block better, and give Cassel more time. When Cassel has time, though, he makes poor decisions. Matt Cassel is not the answer to having a winning team. Find a better quarterback and watch the winning seasons come.

Second, the coaches.

I think it all starts with Romeo Crennel. Romeo has bitten off more than he can chew being both the head coach and the defensive coordinator.  The only reason he looked so promising last season having both responsibilities is because the players were, simply, glad Todd Haley was gone.  To put it simply, we need a head coach.  Romeo Crennel is a great defensive coordinator, but he's shown that is all he is capable of being in the NFL. My opinion, if anyone really cares, is to hire a new head coach.  Put Crennel back where he belongs, in the DC position. The Chiefs need someone who can inspire the players to come out and play! The fact that the defense has given up 75 points in two weeks is disheartening, yeah, but sometimes that's how it is in the NFL. Not everyone can steamroller the opposition like the '72 Dolphins, or the 2007 Patriots. What it comes down to is this: If everyone does their job, the Chiefs will be fine. They have the talent to be competitive with everyone in the league. The team as a whole just has to perform to their potential. 

Uproar Festival

          I know it's been quite a while since I've updated this thing. I probably wouldn't have done it tonight if I had been feeling well. Due to the lateness of the hour, and my sleep deprivation, this will most likely be short and sweet.

          I was at Uproar Festival today. The headliners being Shinedown and Godsmack. I was not very enthused about Shinedown. The thing that made me extremely unhappy when I arrived though, was there was nobody at the venue.  There were maybe 3,000 people at a venue that can pack over 20,000 people into it.  Once the starters on the main stage started, it was just a nightmare for them.  The show lacked energy, and nobody really seemed to be into it. I know, for example, I spent more time looking at my friends and acting like a total goofball than watching them perform.  I like the band, but I just wasn't feelin' it today.

I apologize for jumping all over the place... I am very tired.

Godsmack always puts on a fantastic show. They did not disappoint this time either. There was a lot of energy coming from the band.  The crowd was very enthusiastic about the performance, as well. The only disappointing part of their set was their lack of new material. Every time I have seen them perform (which has been like 4 times now) they have had the same set list. Well, maybe not identical, but it's pretty much the exact same. Godsmack has plenty of other great hits, they should play a few of those.

I'm going to try to update this a little bit more frequently. Hopefully it works out the way I anticipate it will. Y'all have a great night.

Peace,
Ramblin' Sean