NFL Head Coach 09 Dynasty

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Chiefs Injury News

OLB Napoleon Harris is out 3 weeks with a strained hamstring.

MLB Anthony Allan will miss a week with a hernia

HB Larry Johnson has been cleared by Trainer Robert Wyman but remains a game time decision.

DE Glenn Dorsey has been cleared to play by Trainer Robert Wyman, but he's nicked up pretty bad, with is left arm and left leg at 50%...and that is with a week of cancelled practices to heal up.

DE Eric Baker is a go.

DE Mark Anders is a go.

MLB Deangelo Bost is having some problems with his legs, but wants to play.

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Quote: Originally Posted by cloudedskate

You had all of those injuries and still won??? That's some great coaching

Thanks, it was brutal...I don't have a lot of extra depth, so I was having to make some crazy substitutions to make sure the defense was adequately covered...LB is an area of particular weakness...so at one point I had Derrick Johnson at LOLB, DE Erik Baker at MLB, and FS Ike Scott at ROLB...then Baker went down..and I put CB Bulluck in at MLB. Needless to say, the OL was throwing blitzers around like little kids.

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How Many Carries Is Too Many Carries?

QUESTION: With the recent injury to HB Larry Johnson, the question has to be asked, how many carries is too many carries? In 2008 Larry Johnson carried the ball 243 times for 1275yds and had 27 receptions for 491yds. That’s a total of 270 touches. So far in the 2009 season (14 games) he's carried the ball 457 times and caught another 39 balls. That's a total of 496 touches with two games still to play. These numbers exceed even his career high 2006 season (416/41- setting an NFL record for carries in a season.) The fact is HB Johnson is the team’s workhorse, and with QB Blake Strickland still getting a handle on the offense, likely will be for at least the next few years. Given that Johnson has already been dinged up a few times in his career and missed playing time due to those injuries, how important is it that this team find a true No. 2 to reduce his workload? There is no doubt that Johnson's physical style of play is taking its toll. What do you think would be the ideal number of touches for Johnson?

Here is what some prominent former coaches had to say when we asked them:

Coach Herm Edwards (former Chiefs HC)
Larry thrives on a lot of work, so I don’t think reducing his touches dramatically would sit well with him. That said, I’m sure the Chiefs would like to lessen his load a bit, maybe more like 325 touches. I think the Chiefs will be looking hard at running backs in the draft and in free agency. They need a dependable #2 behind Johnson and I don't think Jamaal Buckingham can be that guy. While I was there, we brought in Jamaal Charles, Coach Joslin should be using him to spell Johnson.

Coach Lane Kiffin (former Raiders HC)
Of course it is important to find a productive supporting cast member behind Johnson. But he will continue to be the workhorse of this offense and I want to see him get at least 25 touches a game. Even if the Chiefs had a great passing offense, and they don't, you can’t reduce Johnson’s workload because he is one of the rare talents in the NFL.

Coach Brian Billick (former Ravens HC)
Given the need to run, run and run some more with a rookie quarterback at the offensive helm, a strong No. 2 back is essential for this team. If the Chiefs could limit Johnson to 300 touches, imagine how much more effective he could be. He played hurt for much of 2007 and was dinged up last year. What if he played healthy for most of a year? How many more big plays would he break?

Coach Bill Parcells (former Giants, Patriots, Jets, and Cowboys HC)
A #2 guy is important, but I don't think you limit Johnson's carries. Let's face it with that kid they've got at QB, someone has to carry the load. Someone has to take the team on their shoulders. Who else is going to do it? That pansy Tony Gonzalez? I don't think so. So Larry only plays a few more seasons, would you rather play 10 losing seasons, or 5 seasons full of playoff appearances, pro bowls, MVP awards and Super Bowls?

2009 Stats (14 games played)

HB Larry Johnson (91/91) 30yrs old, 6'1", 228lbs, 6yrs pro, Penn State (his overall and potential dropped by 1 after his injury)

General: 14 games played, 13 games started, 939 downs played, 496 offensive touches, 0 missed assignments

Rushing: 457 carries, 2651yds, 5.8yds per carry average, 31 TDs, 8 fumbles, 56yd long, 202 broken tackles, 20 runs over 20yds

Receiving: 39 catches, 457yds, 11.7 avg, 244 YAC, 4 TDs, 8 drops, long 70yds

Currently the front runner for League MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, RB of the Year, and is almost guaranteed to be selected as AFC HB1 for the Pro Bowl

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Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs @ Washington Redskins

The Chiefs may have locked up a playoff berth, but if they can't get healthy and cut down on the mistakes they won't go far.

The Redskins start with the ball and waste no time sending a message. QB Jason Campbell hits TE Fred Davis in stride and 58yds later, K Billy Cundiff adds the PAT.

The Chiefs look anything but prepared, when on their first play, QB Blake Strickland pitches the ball in the wrong direction, Redskins recover the fumble. Two plays later, TE Chris Cooley is celebrating in the endzone. Redskins lead by 14.

Both teams move the ball some, but the Redskins can't make the FG and Chiefs have to punt. On the Chiefs next possession they are moving the ball well, when QB Blake Strickland does what Kansas City fans know only too well. CB Fred Smoot is waiting for him, and intercepts the ball with ease, and goes 55yds to the endzone. Along the way, Smoot drove QB Strickland into the ground with a brutal stiff arm. Redskins 21 Chiefs 0

The Chiefs can't get anything going, and what's worse, HB Larry Johnson has to be helped off the field. Johnson is holding his ribs and is unlikely to return. A Jamaal Charles fumble gives the Redskins the ball.

QB Jason Campbell finds TE Fred Davis uncovered and 57yds later this one looks like it is over. Redskins 28 Chiefs 0.

Chiefs finally manage to do something right when WR Kevin Robinson breaks a tackle and goes 63yds for the TD. Coach Joslin calls for 2, and gets it. Redskins 28 Chiefs 8

The Redskins drive down the field in the last couple of minutes and kick a FG. It misses, but wait there's a flag. Encroachment on the Chiefs. This time Billy Cundiff squeeks it in form 43yds out. Redksins 31 Chiefs 8 at the half.

Chiefs get the ball back to start the 3rd. HB Jamaal Buckingham batters his way down the field and finally dives into the endzone. Buckingham takes the pitch and adds another 2. Redskins 31 Chiefs 16.

The Redskins move down the field in a handful of plays, but CB Brandon Flowers comes up big with a redzone interception. The ball goes back into the hands of HB Jamaal Buckingham who clobbers his way down the field. It definitely isn't pretty, but it is working. The Redskins finally stiffen, and the Chiefs are forced to turn to the shellshocked QB Blake Strickland. Strickland delivers with a 11yd TD pass to QR Isaiah Darcy. Then immediately falls back to his usual ways pitching the ball the wrong direction on the two point play. Redskins 31 Chiefs 22

The Redskins have decided to run the clock, and manage to take some time off the clock, but the Chiefs force a punt to get the ball back. Chiefs give it right back with a QB Blake Strickland interception.

Another stop by the defense and a missed FG gives the Chiefs the ball with around 4 minutes left in the game. HB Jamaal Buckingham manages a long run and with a little help from WR Kevin Robinson on some key 3rd downs the Chiefs make it into scoring range as time ticks away. HB Jamaal Buckingham drags defenders into the endzone with him, on a 3yd TD run. With the score now Redskins 31, Chiefs 28, Coach Joslin sends in K A. Serna for the PAT. He makes it and the Chiefs trail by 2.

2:47 remains, Coach Joslin calls for the onside kick. Redskins TE Chris Cooley recovers it. The Redskins drive the ball down to the 26yd line, but can't go any further. Coach Clancy Pendergast sends out K Billy Cundiff to tack on a FG. Cundiff pushes it too far right. No good. 2:08 remaining in the game.

Knowing how shaky QB Strickland is, Coach Joslin decides to run the ball. HB Jamaal Buckingham manages some decent runs, but it becomes apparent that the Chiefs need QB Strickland to get into scoring range in time. WR Kevin Robinson does his part, proving to be a reliable target for the rookie QB. The Chiefs make it into the redzone, when they hit a brick wall. 3rd and 17 from the 25yd line. WR Kevin Robinson gives them a little help with a 8yd catch, but it isn't enough for the 1st down. 23 seconds on the clock, and Coach Joslin sends out K Alexis Serna (the $1.5M FA bust...with a 47% FG accuracy on the season.) Serna kicks as the clock ticks down to 0 and it's good. Redskins 31 Chiefs 32.

Chiefs comeback for the win!

NFL Scoreboard - Kansas City Chiefs (12-2) at Washington Redskins (7-7)

December 19, 2009 1 2 3 4 F Kansas City Chiefs 0 8 14 10 32 Washington Redskins 14 17 0 0 31 Top Performers Kansas City Chiefs - Stats HB Jamaal Buckingham 36 carries for 161yds 2 TDs, 1 catch 7yds WR Kevin Robinson 13 catches for 173yds TD Washington Redskins - Stats TE Fred Davis 3 catches 117yds 2 TDs CB Fred Smoot 12 tackles, TFL, 2 INT, TD	Team Stats Comparison KC WAS First Downs 24 10 3rd Down Efficiency 7-13 2-7 4th Down Efficiency 3-5 0-0 Total Yards 575 373 Passing Yards 265 263 Rushing Yards 195 18 Penalties-Penalty Yards 3-25 1-31 Turnovers 5 1 Time of Possession 40:30 19:27
Scoring Summary First Quarter KC WAS WAS TE F. Davis 58yd pass from QB J. Campbell (Cundiff kick) 0 7 WAS TE C. Cooley 12yd pass from QB J. Campbell (Cundiff kick) 0 14 Second Quarter KC WAS WAS CB F. Smoot 55yd interception (Cundiff kick) 0 21 WAS TE F. Davis 57yd pass from QB J. Campbell (Cundiff kick) 0 28 KC WR Kevin Robinson 63yd pass from QB Blake Strickland (2pt conversion) 8 28 WAS K B. Cundiff 43yd FG 8 31 Third Quarter KC WAS KC HB Jamaal Buckingham 3yd run (2pt conversion) 16 31 KC WR Isaiah Darcy 11yd pass from QB Blake Strickland (2pt failed) 22 31 Fourth Quarter KC WAS KC HB Jamaal Buckingham 3yd run (Serna kick) 29 31 KC K A. Serna 34yd FG 32 31
Kansas City Chiefs Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT QB Blake Strickland 21-27 284 2 2 Rushing ATT YDS AVG TD HB Jamaal Buckingham 36 161 4.4 2 HB Larry Johnson 3 18 6.0 0 HB Jamaal Charles 3 16 5.3 0 Receiving REC YDS AVG TD WR Kevin Robinson 13 173 13.3 1 WR Isaiah Darcy 3 40 13.3 1 WR Dwayne Bowe 2 30 15.0 0 TE Tony Gonzalez 1 18 18.0 0 HB Larry Johnson 1 16 16.0 0 Defense TKL SACK INT TD CB Brandon Flowers 7 0 1 0 OLB Derrick Johnson 2 1 0 0 SS Stephen Flanagan 6 0 0 0 CB Patrick Surtain 5 0 0 0 MLB Deangelo Bost 5 0 0 0 Kick Returning NO. YDS TD LONG SS Dejuan Morgan 2 54 0 33 CB Corey Bulluck 2 51 0 26 Punt Returning NO. YDS TD LONG CB Corey Bulluck 2 10 0 7 Kicking FGM/A XPM/A PTS LONG K Alexis Serna 1-1 1-1 4 34 Washington Redskins Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT QB J. Campbell 18-23 269 3 1 Rushing ATT YDS AVG TD HB L. Betts 11 16 1.4 0 QB J. Campbell 5 2 0.4 0 Receiving REC YDS AVG TD WR T. Watkins 5 34 6.8 0 WR M. Kelly 5 65 13.0 0 TE F. Davis 3 117 39.0 2 WR D. Thomas 2 34 17.0 0 TE C. Cooley 2 20 10.0 1 Defense TKL SACK INT TD OLB R. McIntosh 14 1 0 0 CB F. Smoot 12 0 2 1 MLB R. Pepper 10 0 0 0 DE A. Carter 3 2 0 0 DE N. Wilson 1 1 0 0 Kick Returning NO. YDS TD LONG WR D. Ellis 2 61 0 39 HB L. Betts 1 24 0 24 Kicking FGM/A XPM/A PTS LONG K. Billy Cundiff 1-4 4-4 7 43 Punting NO. YDS AVG IN 20 P D. Brooks 3 117 39.0 0

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AFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Regular Offense

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
WR	B. Marshall Broncos	B. Edwards Browns	A. Gonzalez Colts
TE	A. Gates Chargers	D. Clark Titans	T. Adkins Bills
LT	M. McNeill Chargers	T. Pashos Juaguars
LG	L Mankins Patriots	K. Dielman Chargers
C	N. Hardwick Chargers	S. Justice Colts
RG	D. Dockery Bills	V. Manuwai Jaguars
RT	D. Ferguson Jets	M Roos Titans
WR	R. Wayne Colts	W. Welker Patriots	A. Johnson Texans
QB	J. Cuter Broncos	D. Anderson Browns	P. Manning Colts
FB	C. Ali Chiefs	J. Gales Chiefs
HB	L. Johnson Chiefs	M. Lynch Bills	L. Tomlinson Chargers

AFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Base 4-3 Defense

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	E. Baker Chiefs	R. Mathis Colts
LDT	D. Moore Chiefs	T. White Colts
RDT	T. Tyler Chiefs
RDE	M. Anderson Chiefs	A. Schobel Bills
WLB	D. Johnson Chiefs	K. Bulluck Titans
MLB	D. Bost Chiefs	D. Ryans Texans
SLB	D. Williams Broncos	A. Thomas Patriots
CB	K. Hayden Colts	C. Finnegan Titans
SS	S. Flanagan Chiefs	L. Milloy Ravens
FS	K. Rhodes Jets	E. Weddle Chargers
CB	Q. Jammer Chargers	D. Bly Broncos

AFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Special Teams

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
K	M. Prater Titnas
P	B. Moorman Bills
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NFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Regular Offense

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
WR	T. Owens Cowboys	D. Jackson Eagles	M. Stovall Buccaneers
TE	K. Boss Giants	J. Witten Cowboys	R. McMichael Cardinals
LT	G. Cherilus Lions	D. Diehl Giants
LG	J. Bel Rams	R. Seubert Giants
C	M. Setterstrom Rams	N. Leckey Lions
RG	B. Claxton, Lions	T. Fordham Lions
RT	A. Barron Rams	S. Locklear Seahawks
WR	M. Colston Saints	B. Johnson 49ers	R. Brown Eagles
QB	D. Brees Saints	T. Romo Cowboys	E. Manning Giants
FB	K. Hall Packers	J. Douglas Eagles
HB	R. Bush Saints	E. Graham Buccaneers	M. Barber Cowboys

NFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Base 4-3 Defense

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	G. Adams Buccaneers	L. Wilkins Eagles
LDT	S. Ellis Saints	A. Fluellen Lions
RDT	J. Haye Buccaneers
RDE	J. Allen Vikings	A. Kampman Packers
WLB	C. Gocong Eagles	L. Briggs Bears
MLB	N. Barnett Packers	J. Beason Panthers
SLB	D. Ware, Cowboys	J. Peterson Seahawks
CB	C. Griffin Vikings	N. Vasher Bears
SS	B. Pollard Saints	K. Kennedy Eagles
FS	K Hamin Cowboys	B. Russell Seahawks
CB	C. Webster Giants	M. McKenzie Saints

NFC Pro Bowl Team - Depth Chart - Special Teams

	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
K	N. Folk Cowboys
P	D. Johnson Cardinals
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MLB Donnie Edwards finally agreed to a 2yr deal with the Chiefs, the deal is said to be worth $5.24M, with a $1.75M signing bonus and incentives for 10 sacks and 100 tackles.

Shortly after signing the deal, Edwards told ESPN reporter Adam Schefter he was considering retiring.

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Week 17

New York Giants host Kansas City Chiefs

Coach Joslin has let it be known that he will not be resting his starters for this one. The Chiefs have already locked up home field advantage and a first round bye, so they could rest the first string. Coach Joslin had this to say, "We're a young team. We need every opportunity to develop, and games are the best opportunity there is. We'll be smart, but we're treating this like any other game. Besides, fans pay good money for those seats. They want to see the guys they cheer on every Sunday from their armchair, not some guy they barely knew was on the team."

The Chiefs start off flat, with QB Blake Strickland throwing an INT in the redzone to kill a promising drive.

Chiefs make it into the red zone first on a 12yd pass from QB Blake Strickland to HB Larry Johnson. K A. Serna adds the PAT.

QB Eli Manning and the Giants respond by passing their way down the field then sending HB Brandon Jacobs offtackle 9yds for the TD. K L. Tynes evens it up at 7-7. Both defenses come up big, preventing anymore scoring in the first half.

QB E. Manning gets his team into FG range and that's what they settle for after Eli is sacked by bothe DE Mark Anderson and DT Tank Tyler. K L. Tynes boots in a 44yd FG with ease. Giants lead by 3.

The Chiefs can't seem to find their rhythm until the 4th quarter, then they really turn it on. To start, HB Larry Johnson has a 7yd TD run. Serna kicks to give the Chiefs a 4pt lead.

Manning gets picked off, and the Chiefs get into the endzone but have to settle for a K A. Serna 23yd FG. Chiefs lead by 7.

Another Manning pick, followed by a 25yd pass from QB Blake Strickland to WR Kevin Robinson extends the Chiefs lead to 14.

The Giants can't get anything going and fail to convert on 4th and short. The Chiefs take over and run the clock. With 10 seconds remaining in the game, Coach Joslin lets K A. Serna add another FG. Chiefs 27 Giants 10.

Chiefs win!

NFL Scoreboard - Kansas City Chiefs (13-2) at New York Giants (9-6)

December 27, 2009 1 2 3 4 F Kansas City Chiefs 0 7 0 20 27 New York Giants 0 7 3 0 10 Top Performers Kansas City Chiefs - Stats HB Larry Johnson 26 carries 105yds TD, 1 catch 12yds TD WR Kevin Robinson 8 catches 103yds TD New York Giants - Stats HB Brandon Jacobs 12 carries for 83yds TD, 3 catches 12yds LB Karlos Dansby 11 tackles, 2 TFL, sack, INT	Team Stats Comparison KC NYG First Downs 19 10 3rd Down Efficiency 2-9 3-11 4th Down Efficiency 2-3 0-1 Total Yards 388 264 Passing Yards 153 116 Rushing Yards 175 79 Penalties-Penalty Yards 6-68 5-50 Turnovers 1 3 Time of Possession 37:49 22:05
Scoring Summary Second Quarter KC NYG KC HB Larry Johnson 12yd pass from QB Blake Strickland (Serna kick) 7 0 NYG HB Brandon Jacobs 9yd run (Tynes kick) 7 7 Third Quarter KC NYG NYG K L. Tynes 44yd FG 7 10 Fourth Quarter KC NYG KC HB Larry Johnson 7yd run (Serna kick) 14 10 KC K A. Serna 23yd FG 17 10 KC WR Kevin Robinson 25yd pass from QB Blake Strickland (Serna kick) 24 10 KC K A. Serna 34yd FG 27 10
Kansas City Chiefs Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT QB Blake Strickland 14-21 179 2 1 Rushing ATT YDS AVG TD HB Larry Johnson 26 105 4.0 1 HB Jamaal Buckingham 12 70 5.8 0 Receiving REC YDS AVG TD WR Kevin Robinson 8 103 12.8 1 WR Dwayne Bowe 3 40 13.3 0 TE Jake Baskins 1 10 10 0 TE Tony Gonzalez 1 14 14 0 HB Larry Johnson 1 12 12 1 Defense TKL SACK INT TD DE Eric Baker 5 1 0 0 MLB D. Bost 5 0 1 0 CB B. Flowers 5 0 1 0 DE Mark Anderson 3 2 0 0 FS Sanrick Raines 0 0 1 0 Kick Returning NO. YDS TD LONG SS Dejuan Morgan 3 60 0 22 Kicking FGM/A XPM/A PTS LONG K A. Serna 2-2 3-3 9 34 Punting NO. YDS AVG IN 20 P D. Colquitt 1 39 39 0 New York Giants Passing C/ATT YDS TD INT QB E. Manning 14-27 144 0 3 Rushing ATT YDS AVG TD HB B. Jacobs 12 83 6.9 1 QB E. Manning 1 -4 -4.0 0 Receiving REC YDS AVG TD WR A. Toomer 5 30 6.0 0 HB B. Jacobs 3 12 4.0 0 TE K. Boss 3 49 16.3 0 WR P. Burress 2 37 18.5 0 WR S. Smith 1 16 16.0 0 Defense TKL SACK INT TD LB K. Dansby 11 1 1 0 DE J. Tuck 3 2 0 0 DE M. Kiwanuka 4 1 0 0 OLB A. Craig 6 1 0 0 DT R. Pickett 1 1 0 0 Kick Returning NO. YDS TD LONG CB A. Ross 2 46 0 25 CB J. Miller 1 23 0 23 Kicking FGM/A XPM/A PTS LONG K L. Tynes 1-1 1-1 4 45 Punting NO. YDS AVG IN 20 P S. Carlton 4 141 35.2 1

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