Early First Impressions: Chiefs Show Promise Against Texans

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Published: August 15, 2009

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... fans had reason to be optimistic about what they'd seen thus far.

On defense, Clancy Pendergast's unit already has shown more promise than any defense the Chiefs have put on the field in the past ten years.  The much publicized 3-4 scheme made plays and put pressure on the quarterback.

During the team's first defensive series, Pendergast's blitz call on third down netted a drive stopping sack by Maurice Leggett and provided a glimpse of the type of play-calling Chiefs fans can expect this season.

The Chiefs did allow the Texans to march down the field and score on a two yard Chris Brown touchdown plunge on their second drive, but this defense has already shown that they can tackle better than defenses seen under Dick Vermeil and Herm Edwards. 

On offense, the Chiefs first series was an exercise in pounding the football with Larry Johnson on first and second down. Matt Cassel was a...

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Early First Impressions: Chiefs Show Promise Against Texans

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for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: August 15, 2009

commentComment        

... fans had reason to be optimistic about what they'd seen thus far.

On defense, Clancy Pendergast's unit already has shown more promise than any defense the Chiefs have put on the field in the past ten years.  The much publicized 3-4 scheme made plays and put pressure on the quarterback.

During the team's first defensive series, Pendergast's blitz call on third down netted a drive stopping sack by Maurice Leggett and provided a glimpse of the type of play-calling Chiefs fans can expect this season.

The Chiefs did allow the Texans to march down the field and score on a two yard Chris Brown touchdown plunge on their second drive, but this defense has already shown that they can tackle better than defenses seen under Dick Vermeil and Herm Edwards. 

On offense, the Chiefs first series was an exercise in pounding the football with Larry Johnson on first and second down. Matt Cassel was a...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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