The over/under for Chiefs wins in 9 1/2.  The Chiefs are currently 23-1 to win the Super Bowl and 10-1 to win the AFC.

Herman Edwards is not a very good coach and the team lacks depth all over the field, so I would bet on the under.

Well the Chiefs are still holding their cards close to the vest, but at least they finally won a game.  Trent Green looked good behind the controls completing 8 of 12 passes for 100 yards.  Brodie Croyle got a rude welcome to the NFL.  Croyle completed 1 out of 9 passes for 4 yards.

Larry Johnson looked good, carrying the ball 9 times for 37 yards (4.1 ypc) and a TD.  Michael Bennett got some work too, carrying the ball 13 times for 39 yards.

Eddie Kennison caught 5 passes for 52 yards (10.4 avg).  The other starting wide-out Samie Parker caught 2 passes for 44 yards.

The defense looked good for once, holding the Rams to 65 yards rushing on 2.6 yards per carry.  The Rams had a little more success thru the air completing 62.1% of their passes for 197 net yards passing.

“Sir, your Cup.”

“Thank you mr. gubnor.”

Recaps this morning from the mighty Gubner’s Cup win are focused mostly on the two offenses. Fine. Makes sense. LJ got a TD and the O-Line put some fears to rest - even if the big O did get a little undisciplined with the penalties. But the real story here, what excites my inner Chief fan the most, is the Defense.

The D put good pressure on the Rams offense, keeping their first team from scoring at all and intercepting Bulger’s pass early on in the game. Their performance included 2 sacks, the INT mentioned earlier, two other turnovers, and a forced fumble. Not bad for a preseason game.

Look at the individual lines in the boxscore though. Hali got a sack, something you like to see from your first round pick DE. Bernie Pollard might have earned a starting job, or at least a lot more time on the field with the Bulger INT and a forced fumble. He’s a turnover machine…at least through one game, one preseason game. This secondary could be much improved over last season, how can it not be, and could really add an interesting element to the Chiefs defensive presence on the field. THank God. Maybe those touchdown tradin’ matches are thing of the past, something for Dicky V to remember his time in KC by.

Can’t fault Croyle too much for his performance, but this game did confirm something that the pundits have been pointing out all summer: there’s not much depth behind the first team offense.

Part of the reason that the Chiefs are playing so awful in the pre-season is because Herman Edwards knows his team lacks depth at the skill positions.  Trent Green has completed 9 of 12 passes for 66 yards, but if he were to go down…..the Chiefs wouldn’t be a .500 team, and that is a fact.   Larry Johnson has only 11 carries for 38 yards in the pre-season, but with Johnson’s upright running style it isn’t worth it to play him in the pre-season too much.  Eddie Kennison has only caught 3 passes for 32 yards, but at his age, why risk giving him playing time in the pre-season?

I’m not defended Edwards here, but I understand his thinking.  Still, the team should play a little better in the pre-season.  If they don’t, Edwards better pray every day that his starters stay healthy.

You lucky SOBs with one of the top three picks in your fantasy draft have probably noticed some of the mutters of concern seeping out in the media about the Chiefs’ O-line. With Roaf and Wellbourn gone and Shields and Waters injured, there’s a legit cause for concern - not just in your fantasy league but as a Chiefs fan too.

It’s a pretty legitmate concern, and Carl Peterson’s overtures for Roaf to return give the story undertones of desperation. Of course, Roaf confirmed his retirement on ESPN’s Cold Pizza last week, but don’t blame Peterson for not being aware of that since nobody watches Cold Pizza anyway.

Word is that Shields will be fine and ready to go by the time the regular season rolls around; however, his age, 35, and the high ankle sprain that sidelined him should be watched closely. Herm’s word is that Shields is a “fast healer.” He better hope so. Waters’ return to camp earlier this week from his foot injury shores things up a bit, even if he can’t play in the vaunted Gubner’s Cup this Saturday. With unknown quantitites at offensive tackle, the Chiefs’ hopes are shackled to their guards’ feet and ankles.

Of course, there’s always Jordan Black.