I realize that the Kansas City Chiefs did not stun the professional football world in their win over the Washington Redskins. They did not convincingly stomp a maligned Redskins team. They did not assert themselves as contenders for the AFC West crown. Further, the next few weeks will bring a new set of challenges for our inexperienced players and coaches to overcome. However, it was most definitely progress.

In all but one of the previous games this season the Chiefs held the game close into the fourth quarter, only to find a way to lose. Against the hated Raiders, we watched as Matt Cassel threw two interceptions and Savage failed to get out of bounds as halftime ended the drive. When it counted, our defense made JaMarcus Russell look like JaMarcus Elway, as he drove the Raiders down the field in the fourth quarter to take a lead the Chiefs would not take back. We’ve seen multiple penalties and some confusing play calling. Just last week I had to cover my eyes as our second-year corner Maurice Leggett twice missed tackles and our veteran safety was not in a position to stop game changing – and game ending – pass plays.
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Just a real quick line to everyone–I have been dealing with an injury to my right hand this last week. I think I’m starting to pay the price for all those years playing the drums. I feel like I have my typing fingers back tonight, So it’s high time we started serving some Koolaid. Don’t tell me you’re not thirsty.

The tone has been doom and gloom as of late. I hear stories of Brian Waters not caring about his charity and Mike Vrabel not excited to be a Chief. I listen to everyone talk about how Devard Darling shouldn’t be running with the first team offense, and Jackie Battle playing at cornerback. We just can’t seem to grasp the simple fact that this team is being worked into the ground right now. Players are being held accountable. New schemes are being installed to fit the players we have, and some of these players are starting to sense this thing turning around.
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