Chiefs Jamaal Charles Injury Could Signal End of an Era for Kansas City Chiefs - Page 2

oaklandhater · 10-12-2015, 02:46 AM

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The Kansas City Chiefs didn't just lose a battle with the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, but with star running back Jamaal Charles suffering what appears to be a season-ending knee injury, the Chiefs might also have lost the war.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team announced following the heartbreaking 18-17 loss that initial reports indicate Charles tore his right ACL in the third quarter, which would almost certainly spell an early end to the perennial Pro Bowler's eighth NFL season.

And considering Charles is by far the most electric player on an offense that lacks electricity, that would also spoil any hope the Chiefs might be able to fight back from a 1-4 start in the tough AFC West.

Charles wasn't just the best thing the Chiefs had going on offense, but he was pretty close to the only thing they had going for them on that side of the ball.

Checkdown-happy quarterback Alex Smith, who completed just 16-of-30 passes for 181 yards in Sunday's loss, has clear limitations, and top receiving options Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce are supposed to be key cogs but aren't the types of players who can carry an offense.

And while these types of situations can sometimes give life to backup running backs who shock the world, the Chiefs might not want to get their hopes up on Charcandrick West and Knile Davis, who had just 33 yards on nine carries in relief of the star on Sunday. West was undrafted out of Abilene Christian last year, while Davis has averaged just 3.4 yards per carry three years into his career.

Meanwhile, Charles entered Sunday's game averaging 5.2 yards per rushing attempt, which ranked second in football among 21 backs with at least 50 carries in the first four weeks.

**notorious** · 10-12-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

This is BS. They certainly CAN be the types if the QB could get them the ball on a regular basis.

Yep.

They can be superstars with a good QB.

scho63 · 10-12-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Running backs are easily replaced. Tired of worrying every time this guy gets a handoff.

I completely disagree-Jamaal Charles is a RARE bread of running back, very hard to replace. He also has turned into quite a pass receiver

However i do agree that we ALL worry every time he gets a handoff of getting hurt and that's because we know we have no other weapons and he is our ONLY saviour.

Mother****erJones · 10-12-2015, 07:28 AM

I don't believe he's done. He can come back next year and won't have to be the feature back when West is the man.

rabblerouser · 10-12-2015, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

I completely disagree-Jamaal Charles is a RARE bread of running back, very hard to replace. He also has turned into quite a pass receiver

Yup.

Jamaal Charles is a surefire 1st ballot HOFer, not only the best RB in Chiefs history, but one of the best in NFL history.

He is the most complete RB in the NFL today.

**notorious** · 10-12-2015, 07:28 AM

I say "Bring it on"

Love Jamaal, but this era has SUCKED.

Three7s · 10-12-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Yup.

Jamaal Charles is a surefire 1st ballot HOFer, not only the best RB in Chiefs history, but one of the best in NFL history.

He is the most complete RB in the NFL today.

I'm not sure about that. If it were up to Chiefs fans, sure, he'd be a first ballot. If you look across the NFL, the only thing Charles gets a lot of notoriety for is his YPC, which is among the best in the history of the NFL among RBs. However, the naysayers will mention his lack of TDs and the fact that he's been injury prone and doesn't get a full work-load.

Oh and that obvious lack of a Super Bowl win is another thing that holds a lot of deserving players out.

**MahiMike** · 10-12-2015, 07:41 AM

Sooo...aaron Murray or chase Daniel?

rabblerouser · 10-12-2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Three7s

I'm not sure about that. If it were up to Chiefs fans, sure, he'd be a first ballot. If you look across the NFL, the only thing Charles gets a lot of notoriety for is his YPC, which is among the best in the history of the NFL among RBs. However, the naysayers will mention his lack of TDs and the fact that he's been injury prone and doesn't get a full work-load.

Oh and that obvious lack of a Super Bowl win is another thing that holds a lot of deserving players out.

That YPC avg isn't 'among' the best - it IS the best. By almost a half yard.

He did that over 8 years. And he caught a lot of TDs. And turned into a vicious blocker.

Not his fault he played the last 3 years under a moron coach who doesn't understand the role of the running game in football, in an era where players make more money than ever but don't feel like they should practice during the offseason or training camp, which causes more injuries on the whole.

And Barry Sanders never won a Super Bowl either.

rabblerouser · 10-12-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Sooo...aaron Murray or chase Daniel?

Murray.

Daniel could **** around and win a few games.

TEX · 10-12-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Three7s

I'm not sure about that. If it were up to Chiefs fans, sure, he'd be a first ballot. If you look across the NFL, the only thing Charles gets a lot of notoriety for is his YPC, which is among the best in the history of the NFL among RBs. However, the naysayers will mention his lack of TDs and the fact that he's been injury prone and doesn't get a full work-load.

Oh and that obvious lack of a Super Bowl win is another thing that holds a lot of deserving players out.

If he played for a bigger market team, or one of the "Have's" instead of for a "Have -Not," none of that would matter. He doesn't, so it just might.

tooge · 10-12-2015, 08:04 AM

I heard an interview with Dick Vermeil once where he spoke about his plan to rebuild a team. He said you have to start with an elite LT and a solid QB. Then you build OLine and fill in the pieces. Hence his acquiring of Willie Roaf, Trent Green, Priest Holmes, and Eddie Kennison pretty quickly. This team sucks. No LT, no guard play, no QB, and one WR on offense.

One CB, one DE, and two NTs and LB's on defense. Other than that, it's all JAGs. This is a monumental rebuild coming or it's gonna be many many seasons of suck.

Warrior5 · 10-12-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

Sooo...aaron Murray or chase Daniel?

I agree that Alex Smith should be benched, and the Chiefs at this point have everything to gain and nothing to lose by going with Daniel/Murray... but a few things to consider:

1. Andy Reid is still the HC.

2. Alex Smith has a huge contract.

3. I think Chase Daniel will be a free agent next year.

I don't think they have the gonads to bench the highest paid QB is Chiefs' history. I think personal pride is going to get in their way until fans threaten to riot like we did with Pioli.

Pride.

royr17 · 10-12-2015, 08:09 AM

If he is out for the season, he'll be back next year. This I am sure of.

Chiefshrink · 10-12-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

We are going to see Alex Smith start slinging it downfield next week.

Nope. How can he when we can't pass block ? Attempting to sling down field is 'just that' and will be on his arse even more.

**notorious** · 10-12-2015, 08:13 AM

A large part of the line's problem is Smith.

He doesn't make a defense guess or pay for loading up the front.

**** him.

10-12-2015, 02:46 AM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7598993	Jamaal Charles Injury Could Signal End of an Era for Kansas City Chiefs http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...as-city-chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs didn't just lose a battle with the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, but with star running back Jamaal Charles suffering what appears to be a season-ending knee injury, the Chiefs might also have lost the war. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team announced following the heartbreaking 18-17 loss that initial reports indicate Charles tore his right ACL in the third quarter, which would almost certainly spell an early end to the perennial Pro Bowler's eighth NFL season. And considering Charles is by far the most electric player on an offense that lacks electricity, that would also spoil any hope the Chiefs might be able to fight back from a 1-4 start in the tough AFC West. Charles wasn't just the best thing the Chiefs had going on offense, but he was pretty close to the only thing they had going for them on that side of the ball. Checkdown-happy quarterback Alex Smith, who completed just 16-of-30 passes for 181 yards in Sunday's loss, has clear limitations, and top receiving options Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce are supposed to be key cogs but aren't the types of players who can carry an offense. And while these types of situations can sometimes give life to backup running backs who shock the world, the Chiefs might not want to get their hopes up on Charcandrick West and Knile Davis, who had just 33 yards on nine carries in relief of the star on Sunday. West was undrafted out of Abilene Christian last year, while Davis has averaged just 3.4 yards per carry three years into his career. Meanwhile, Charles entered Sunday's game averaging 5.2 yards per rushing attempt, which ranked second in football among 21 backs with at least 50 carries in the first four weeks.
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