"The Drive III": 11 plays, 38 yards (6:32 duration)

[Prison Bitch]

Elway may have The Drive I and The Drive II, but we have The Drive III. Down 22-0 in the 2nd, we completed an 11-play drive that ate up nearly 1/2 the quarter....and then punted. It was a smorgasbord of WR screen passes, incompletions, QB scrambles and off tackle runs. (Then punted into the End Zone). The Steelers next play went for 26 yards.


Here's the recap for anyone wanting to be amazed:

Spoiler!

1st and 10 at KC 18
(11:00 - 2nd) S.Ware up the middle to KC 21 for 3 yards (R.Cockrell, A.Moats)
2nd and 7 at KC 21
(10:25 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short right to A.Wilson to KC 36 for 15 yards (J.Jones)
1st and 10 at KC 36
(9:42 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short middle to T.Hill to KC 37 for 1 yard (J.Jones, V.Williams)
2nd and 9 at KC 37
(9:09 - 2nd) S.Ware right tackle to KC 41 for 4 yards (J.Dangerfield; J.Jones)
3rd and 5 at KC 41
(8:25 - 2nd) S.Ware up the middle to KC 46 for 5 yards (C.Heyward)
1st and 10 at KC 46
(7:44 - 2nd) A.Smith sacked at KC 45 for -1 yards (V.Williams)
2nd and 11 at KC 45
(7:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short right to T.Kelce to KC 44 for -1 yards (W.Gay)

(6:25 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:25.
3rd and 12 at KC 44
(6:25 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short left to C.Conley ran ob at PIT 43 for 13 yards
1st and 10 at PIT 43
(6:01 - 2nd) K.Davis right tackle to PIT 45 for -2 yards (V.Williams)
2nd and 12 at PIT 45
(5:23 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short right to T.Hill to PIT 44 for 1 yard (V.Williams)
3rd and 11 at PIT 44
(4:44 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass incomplete short middle to A.Wilson (S.Tuitt)
4th and 11 at PIT 44
(4:28 - 2nd) (Punt formation) D.Colquitt punts 44 yards to end zone, Center-J.Winchester, Touchback

This was eerily reminiscent of Fat Andy's magical drive in the Playoffs vs the Patriots, which lasted only 16 plays and ate up 5:16 late in the game trailing by 2 TD. At least that one ended in a score. It's incredible how many worthless, no-gain plays this clown draws up.

[ModSocks]

4 Games into the season and this offense is ****ing garbage. They look worse than they looked last season.

San Diego was a travesty for 3.5 Quarters....Texans.......7 Turnovers against the Jets and the offense put in what, 10 points? .

Disgusting.

[dj56dt58]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Something has to give here. Either it's the playcaller or it's the QB.

1. Is the playcalling limited because the QB is limited? Then the QB needs to go.

2. Is the QB limited because of the playcalling? Then the coach needs to get his shit together.

My money is on #1. We've seen Andy air it out in Philly. We know he's willing. He's coddling Alex Smith.

But we're in year 4 now and this offense is the same suck fest it's always been. Something has to give because there's been very little improvement. We're better at skill positions than we were, better on the O-line and still have a strong core of RB's, yet the results are the same.

The results are the same and the only thing offensively that hasn't changed since year 1 is Alex and Andy. So one of them needs to go, because no progress in 4 years is abysmal.

I signed up for gamepass recently to get the coaches film. Alex is constantly leaving the pocket before pressure gets there and either getting sacked or throwing it away. Meanwhile, more often than not if he would just have stayed in the pocket a split second longer, a receiver is coming open downfield. He doesnt give plays time to develop before running around

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

5-6 minutes, IIRC.

So in summary: in 2 drives, Big Boy ran 29 plays for 72 yards and ate up close to 1 full quarter. For no points.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

I signed up for gamepass recently to get the coaches film. Alex is constantly leaving the pocket before pressure gets there and either getting sacked or throwing it away. Meanwhile, more often than not if he would just have stayed in the pocket a split second longer, a receiver is coming open downfield. He doesnt give plays time to develop before running around

Much like Tim Tebow, Colin Kaepernick and RGIII, Alex Smith has been figured out and his limited ability is not allowing the offense to progress. We've gone as far as we can go with the guy. It's over.

FOUR ****ING YEARS. He has weapons. He has an O-line. He's just a limited QB.

[OnTheWarpath15]

This looks familiar:

KC average yards per rushing play: 4.8 yards.

KC average yards per passing play: 5.0 yards.


Hey, at least we're balanced!

[Dave Lane]

As usual PB can't get anything right. That is the drive that went to the 3. So more than 38 yards, less time and ended on a turnover on downs not a punt. But hey he was talking about the Chiefs so kudos there.

This folks is actually more factually accurate than any thread he has ever posted.

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

As usual PB can't get anything right. That is the drive that went to the 3. So more than 38 yards, less time and ended on a turnover on downs not a punt. But hey he was talking about the Chiefs so kudos there.

This folks is actually more factually accurate than any thread he has ever posted.

You stupid shit, read the first post. It clearly lists the Q2 drive that ended in a punt. Stop embarrassing yourself.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

As usual PB can't get anything right. That is the drive that went to the 3. So more than 38 yards, less time and ended on a turnover on downs not a punt. But hey he was talking about the Chiefs so kudos there.

This folks is actually more factually accurate than any thread he has ever posted.

You may want to reread the OP. The one you are talking about is the one OTW posted.

[dls6501]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

As usual PB can't get anything right. That is the drive that went to the 3. So more than 38 yards, less time and ended on a turnover on downs not a punt. But hey he was talking about the Chiefs so kudos there.

This folks is actually more factually accurate than any thread he has ever posted.

SMH.

[Aspengc8]

So this is all bad playcalling, eh?

(9:42 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short middle to T.Hill to KC 37 for 1 yard (J.Jones, V.Williams)
2nd and 9 at KC 37 - missed #88 wide open for a first down on snag concept from a bunch look

(7:44 - 2nd) A.Smith sacked at KC 45 for -1 yards (V.Williams)
2nd and 11 at KC 45 - OLine pushed right into alex off play action, nothing he could do

(7:01 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short right to T.Kelce to KC 44 for -1 yards (W.Gay) - screen play 3x2 offense advantage, just bad execution/blocking.

(6:25 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short left to C.Conley ran ob at PIT 43 for 13 yards
1st and 10 at PIT 43 - great ball by alex

(5:23 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass short right to T.Hill to PIT 44 for 1 yard (V.Williams)
3rd and 11 at PIT 44 - 3x2 advantage again, bad execution conley misses block

4:44 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass incomplete short middle to A.Wilson (S.Tuitt)
4th and 11 at PIT 44 - wilson wide open, tipped ball at LOS

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Something has to give here. Either it's the playcaller or it's the QB

It's both.

[raybec 4]

2 balls dropped in the end zone on the drive OTWP posted as well. Kelce had one glance off his hands and Travis completely just dumped one

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

As usual PB can't get anything right. That is the drive that went to the 3. So more than 38 yards, less time and ended on a turnover on downs not a punt. But hey he was talking about the Chiefs so kudos there.

This folks is actually more factually accurate than any thread he has ever posted.

Haha

Unreal

[Prison Bitch]

Reminds me of the old joke about consultants: they know a million ways to screw but no women.


Fat Andy knows a million plays, but none that result in TDs

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

That wasn't even the worst drive.

They took 18 plays while down 36 points, dinking and dunking to the 3 yard line - no points.

Spoiler!

Kansas City Chiefs at 05:17
1-10-KC 17
(5:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 34-K.Davis to KC 20 for 3 yards (37-J.Dangerfield).

2-7-KC 20
(4:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short left to 19-J.Maclin.

3-7-KC 20
(4:51) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 34-K.Davis to KC 31 for 11 yards (22-W.Gay, 94-L.Timmons).

1-10-KC 31
(4:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short right to 34-K.Davis. Coverage by 37-Dangerfield.

2-10-KC 31
(4:22) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-C.Conley to KC 40 for 9 yards (22-W.Gay, 94-L.Timmons).

3-1-KC 40
(3:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on KC-72-E.Fisher, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 40 - No Play.

3-6-KC 35
(3:41) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short middle to 87-T.Kelce. Coverage by 22-Gay, Pressure by 98-Williams.

4-6-KC 35
(3:37) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 19-J.Maclin to KC 48 for 13 yards (23-M.Mitchell).

1-10-KC 48
(3:16) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle to KC 50 for 2 yards (98-V.Williams).

2-8-KC 50
(2:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete deep left to 10-T.Hill (25-A.Burns).

3-8-KC 50
(2:44) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 17-C.Conley to PIT 40 for 10 yards (31-R.Cockrell).

1-10-PIT 40
(2:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 19-J.Maclin to PIT 26 for 14 yards (98-V.Williams, 37-J.Dangerfield).

1-10-PIT 26
(1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 12-A.Wilson to PIT 20 for 6 yards (23-M.Mitchell).

2-4-PIT 20
(1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short right to 19-J.Maclin [55-A.Moats]. Pressure by 55-Moats, Coverage by 31-Cockrell.

3-4-PIT 20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-C.Conley pushed ob at PIT 7 for 13 yards (25-A.Burns). Pittsburgh challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. (Timeout #1.)

1-7-PIT 7
(1:12) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce to PIT 3 for 4 yards (23-M.Mitchell; 94-L.Timmons).

2-3-PIT 3
(:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short right to 87-T.Kelce. Coverage by 24-Gilbert.

3-3-PIT 3
(:32) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short left to 12-A.Wilson (25-A.Burns).

4-3-PIT 3
(:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short left to 88-R.Travis.

I was just about to ask about that, because I heard the announcers mention 18 plays with no points as a result. That's got to be close to a record. Of course, I don't blame them for not going for the field goal in that situation.