Chiefs Washed Away 16-10 Vs. Texans In Pre-Season Opener

Game one of the Pioli-Haley era is in the books, with numerous positives and negatives sure to surface after reviewing game tape. I'm sure there will be missed assignments, missed blocks, and obvious exhibits of a lack of concentration.  Certainly, perfectionist Todd Haley will be trigger happy with the laser pointer and quick with the tongue lashing. I think the staff will also be encouraged by the overall team speed and tackling on defense, as well as the execution of the ...uuuhhumm... second team offense. Too many penalties at inopportune times, too much pressure on our quarterback and not enough on theirs—these are all facts the Chiefs will not escape upon further review. However, as a fan, I found the game to be encouraging.  Defensively, I thought our defenders were flying around the field, and were sure with tackles.  Yes, the reaction time was a bit slow, and at times we seemed unsure of our position.  However, there is a clear differ...