Media starting to take "A Hard Look" at Andy Reid

[Chief Roundup]

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The latest loss for the Kansas City Chiefs may be the hardest to reconcile. When a team struggles like they did in Arizona the entire organization needs to be ready to find the issues and correct them. Nothing is more corrosive to a team’s confidence than not knowing why its losing. It is the responsibility of both the players and staff.
Today, Andy Reid is in looking glass. I’ll discuss the players later this week in a special 2-part Chiefs’ Truths.

Evaluate Team including Andy Reid
John Dorsey was brought to Kansas City after Andy Reid was hired as Head Coach, supposedly on the recommendation of Reid. Now, he will be in the possibly difficult position of evaluating Reid’s performance leading the team.

There are 2 very disturbing trends.

The 2013 Kansas City Chiefs started 9-0 there first season on Reid’s leadership. Then came the bye week. After the bye, the Chiefs lost 6 of their next 8 games, bouncing from the playoffs in the first round (again). They were swept by Denver and San Diego and lost twice in three weeks to Indianapolis. For a squad that was young and somewhat cobbled together after the final roster cuts, it was a solid first season.

It’s a very big red flag to see the last 3 contests all come out as losses. It hints at 2014 repeating the pattern of 2014’s last 8 games where the Chiefs had two runs of back-to-back-to-back losses. The team was playing for a share of the AFC West lead 3 weeks ago and now will have to claw their way to be in position for the last Wildcard slot. To the eyes outside of the building at Arrowhead Drive, this is looking like a systemic issue with Reid and his staff fading as the season closes. Positions and even careers cannot withstand that kind of trend for long.


Stop saying “Its Fixable” and Fix It
The second trend seen in Kansas City has been a lack of answers. Reid has been unable to correct any of the issues with his offense. Alex Smith has been sacked and average of 3 times per game in 2014. Even worse, he’s had to deal with 11 sacks in the last 2 contests alone. Yet, there have been no personnel changes and no apparent scheme changes along the offensive line. One notable change was made to the wide receivers by getting some fresh blood, some old and some new, into the lineup. That was generally successful. (more on the players later this week in part 2)

Sutton did get a much better performance from his defensive line in Arizona. While Joe Mays bolstered the run defense while he was on the field, Josh Mauga and James-Michael Johnson continue to have assignment breakdowns that allow huge chunks of yardage. Overall his defense still was gashed by the run and unable to get off the field when it counted most. The secondary still has Ron Parker playing out of position at cornerback. Chris Owens has not been as advertised in the slot and Sutton, Emmitt Thomas and Al Harris have not been able to rebuild Marcus Copper’s confidence. At this point in the season, they defense could really benefit from a re-built Cooper.


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Yes, that is how many running plays Andy Reid called against the Cardinals. The imbalance in Reid’s offense has been a concern all season, regardless of how many men the defense puts in the box. However, it has hit critical mass in the last two contests. Against the Cardinals, he called only 21.8%

That is the lowest called run percentage of the season outside the opener versus the Titans.

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In fact, the called running play percentage has dropped in every contest since the last win versus Seattle. in Arizona, Charles was injured and had to leave the game. It was reasonable to not give him a full load the rest of the day.
That is why the Chiefs have Knile Davis. He is a more than capable stand-in for Charles and he’s proven it. He can catch and his more powerful running style can wear down a defense that is crowding the line with 8 men. Yet, Knile Davis got just 1 carry against Arizona.

After the Cardinals kicked a field goal to end their first drive of the second half, the Chiefs got the ball back leading 14-9. Charles gained 1 yard on first down. Then Reid proceeded to call 7 passing plays in a row. The last two plays resulted in the Fasano interference call and the Alex Smith interception. The play by Okafor to disengage and intercept a badly thrown pass was the turning point. Running the ball on any of the preceding 6 plays may have changed the outcome of the game. That fact rests squarely on Andy Reid.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Kansas City Chiefs at 01:09
1-10-KC 24
(1:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles pushed ob at KC 26 for 2 yards (57-A.Okafor).
2-8-KC 26
(1:04) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 81-J.Avant to KC 30 for 4 yards (25-J.Powers) [57-A.Okafor].
3-4-KC 30
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 81-J.Avant to KC 36 for 6 yards (25-J.Powers).
1-10-KC 36
(:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short right to 25-J.Charles.
2-10-KC 36
(:19) (Shotgun) PENALTY on KC-72-E.Fisher, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 36 - No Play.
2-15-KC 31
(:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short left to 12-A.Wilson.
3-15-KC 31
(:16) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short right to 12-A.Wilson.
4-15-KC 31
(:11) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short middle to 81-J.Avant (93-C.Campbell).

Inexcusable.

Like i said in another thread, it's highly unlikely that the plays were drawn up to be checkdowns. It's much more likely that they were checkdowns because Alex Smith.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Like i said in another thread, it's highly unlikely that the plays were drawn up to be checkdowns. It's much more likely that they were checkdowns because Alex Smith.

Andy's hand pick qb.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Teams are loading 8-9 Guys in the box and stuffing the run. I can't blame Reid for seeing that defensive alignment and then asking his guys to make plays in the passing game.

It's what they SHOULD be doing.

The lack of balance however, and not calling running plays when they SHOULD be called, is certainly concerning and has been Reid's MO.

They can load up the box and shut down the running and passing game, because they know we don't throw a pass that goes beyond the box.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Andy has been terrible.

You have the best stable of RB's in the NFL and you don't run the ball.

Especially inside the 10. We have missed several TDs because Reid wants to throw the ball.

[Psyko Tek]

Originally Posted by JD10367

Today's TMQ (Gregg Easterbrook):

Sweet Play Of The Week: Kansas City leading 14-9 late in the third quarter, the Chiefs had third-and-long on the Arizona 29. A draw play followed by a field goal would give the visitors a commanding position, putting the Cardinals in danger of losing their third straight.

In love with the pass, Andy Reid radios in a pass. For the game -- adjusting for sacks and scrambles -- Reid would radio in 47 passes and 14 rushes; the pass calls would average 6 yards gained, the rushes 7.4 yards gained. Alex Smith, with a defender in his face, makes a mental mistake, heave-hoeing the ball off his back foot directly into the hands of linebacker Alex Okafor, whose interception and run-back position the hosts for the go-ahead touchdown. Sweet for the home team!

Had Reid simply radioed in a rush, the likely outcome would have been a 17-9 Kansas City lead. Instead, the Chiefs became the contender that has lost three straight and the one the Go-Go's will sing "Fading Fast" to this week. Reid note: Specifically, he's in love with the super-short pass. Kansas City had the ball on its 36 trailing 17-14 with 22 seconds remaining, and on its final four downs threw super-short each time.

this is our offensive genious, I miss crazy todd

say buh-by to Koolaid man

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Teams are loading 8-9 Guys in the box and stuffing the run. I can't blame Reid for seeing that defensive alignment and then asking his guys to make plays in the passing game.

It's what they SHOULD be doing.

The lack of balance however, and not calling running plays when they SHOULD be called, is certainly concerning and has been Reid's MO.

Yup. Agreed. This is not a Reid excuse. I think Reid's a liability. I also think he's made a competitive team out of a team we all thought lacked some serious talent. He's not the guy I blame most for this so-called collapse. Let's not forget that the past 2 games were back-to-back games against 10-win teams.

I still stand by my comment that this team is keeping games close on a really tough schedule. But ultimately it should be Alex Smith's job to shut the door when you have a shot on the final drive. He's failed in 2 of the last 3 weeks.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

But I'm a moron to spew this every week.

But you see, this guy formed coherent thoughts, complete sentences, and even makes an attempt to use proper grammar and punctuation. It makes it much easier to read and agree with.

[BullJunkandIron]

Would love to sit in the film sessions after the game the next day.

[Reerun_KC]

As long as alex smith is here. Reid will get a free pass from everyone. But once Smith is gone and we are still having the same issues only then will reid be questioned.

Cp 101, the Qb is always the problem.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Yup. Agreed. This is not a Reid excuse. I think Reid's a liability. I also think he's made a competitive team out of a team we all thought lacked some serious talent. He's not the guy I blame most for this so-called collapse. Let's not forget that the past 2 games were back-to-back games against 10-win teams.

I still stand by my comment that this team is keeping games close on a really tough schedule. But ultimately it should be Alex Smith's job to shut the door when you have a shot on the final drive. He's failed in 2 of the last 3 weeks.

Smith is an extension of Reid on the field. Smith is executing Reid's game plan. Check downs and all.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

But I'm a moron to spew this every week.

Shutup and post pics of ur wife.

[notorious]

They needed to take a hard look to figure out the obvious?

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Smith is an extension of Reid on the field. Smith is executing Reid's game plan. Check downs and all.

I don't agree.

It's Reid's fault Smith is here. But do I think Smith was an extension of Harbaugh? No. Reid has been an aggressive downfield play caller. I am pretty sure the check downs have a lot more to do with Alex being Alex.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Let's not forget that the past 2 games were back-to-back games against 10-win teams.

Yeah but one of those teams were missing their starting QB, Stanton sucks, starting RB that had a great deal to do with those numbers.
We just lost 3 in a row. How about that Raiders game? I know "Any Given Sunday" and "divisional rivals are tough no matter their record".
We haven't been playing well as a team and it is noticeable.

[ping2000]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Anyone wanna give out odds Clark makes the call to strip Andy of playcalling duties?

Clark does not understand this kind of football. The ball isn't even round! And they use their hands!