Chiefs/Alex Gordon

Wow, how much can change on one play.  If Philip Rivers gets the snap from the center the Chargers most likely win, go up two games on the Chiefs, with the tiebreaker, and basically end the Chiefs season.  Now the Chiefs are sort of in the drivers seat. They have a good chance to get to 6-3 with their next two games against the Dolphins and Broncos.  On a side note, could ESPN please realize we don't really care about Tebow or Tebowing.  The Chiefs schedule after that gets tough, but everybody in the division has the same schedule with the exception of two games.  And one of those games was against the Colts.  The Chiefs could easily win the division with a 10-6 record and get another home playoff game. Here are some positives and negatives from Monday night's game.

Positives

Derrick Johnson:  He is benefitting from the improving defensive line play and playing at an All-Pro level.  He was named Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.


Tamba Hali:  Tamba had two sacks and caused 40 yards worth of penalties against a Pro-Bowl left tackle.  He's due to make the Pro-Bowl.


Offensive Line:  The offensive line didn't run block great but they gave Cassel plenty of time, and a great pocket to step into.


Jonathan Baldwin:  He played great in his second game of the season.  People were wondering if he'd even make an impact this year, now they appear to have 3 good receivers, two more than last year.  Hopefully he can keep his head on straight.


Cornerbacks Named Brandon:  Brandon Flowers is becoming one of the top corners in the league, he struggled early but lately he's played at an All-Pro level.  I was wrong on Brandon Carr, he's played well this year, he's been one of the most improved players on the team.


Romeo Crennel:  He's been a great defensive coordinator the last two years.  His scheme has been good and has had an impact on a lot of the teams young players.


The Team's Heart:  The Chargers were inside the Chiefs 35 yard line 9 times and scored 1 touchdown.

Negatives

There weren't many negatives but the thing that irritated me the most was the replay system.  Dexter McCluster was clearly down when he fumbled, there was honestly no question.  Then when they overruled Cassel's incompletion where his arm had to be going forward for the ball to travel that far.  The only player Inoticed struggling was rookie Justin Houston.  He hasn't made the impact the Chiefs had hoped, but he's just rookie he'll hopefully improve.

Alex Gordon

Congratulations to Alex Gordon for winning his first gold glove, 20 outfield assists is a staggering number.  Will teams ever stop testing his arm?

Now that he has played a full, all star caliber season the Royals need to figure out what to do with him.  He only has one year left on his deal and the Royals need to make a stand and keep one of their own players that they drafted.  In the open market he could easily get a 5 year 70 million dollar contract which is what J.D. Drew got a few years back from the Red Sox.  But if they sign him this offseason they could maybe get him for about 11-12 million a year.  I know he has only had one good year but the Royals need to make a statement to the young players and to the fans that they are not the same old Royals.  The Royals have shown the inability to keep their stars  in years past, examples:  Johnny Damon, Carlos Beltran, and Jermaine Dye.  I feel General Manager Dayton Moore wants to win but Owner David Glass has never showed that same passion.  They could trade him and get more prospects but eventually David Glass needs to put on his big boy boxers and start paying his players.