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.