Well after the 2008 Chiefs debut in New England, there is no doubt this squad is fast-ER. And either the Pats have slowed, or these youngsters are quick enough to say – the 2008 Chiefs are fast! I know a “moral victory” can’t help you acquire a post season berth, but this L was on the road against statistically the number one team in the NFL.
Some believe a marquee quarterback can be directly responsible for up to 25% of a team’s success. Given this is true, the Chiefs defense still held the Patriots scoring average well below that of Brady absence alone, despite being denied a safety.
Speed Kills! Youth have it!
BRANDEN ALBERT
It was good to finally get a look at 76. It was better to not worry about blinking and missing it. Branden Albert played the entire game. And I do mean played! I watched on film as Branden was picking up second and third blocking progressions down to the last offensive play. 6’ 5”, 316 pounds, blocking 6 seconds for 60 minutes. What more can you ask from a lineman.
I remember another great tackle that wore number 76. Okay, maybe one game does not a career make – but it was fine start. I’m looking forward to watching Albert develop.
FOXBORO, MA
This is my 19th season traveling with the team. You’d think I would have seen it all by now. You’d be wrong. On the way home our bus pulled over and I noticed the police escort had stopped and gotten off their motorcycles. Then about 5 minutes later, the bus doors opened and players started filing on to the bus with bags in hand. It seems the engine in bus 3 was a Pats fan…and just refused to haul us back to the airport. I guess it’s better the buses break down than the plane.