Command Come Close ... But Mistakes Take Game Away

The Kansas City Command made another appearance on the NFL network last night as they faced the Utah Blaze in Salt Lake City.  Unfortunately, for those who had dreams of a possible wildcard position in the playoffs, that came to an end last night as the Command lost by one point ... 61-60.  This time you couldn't lay the blame at the feet of the Quarterback.  You really couldn't lay it at the feet of the defense.  This time, you have to sit back and look at the terrible performance by Kicker Brian Umstead.

Three missed extra points, including one in the final minute of the game that could have tied and put the game into overtime.  Now, granted, the last kick was blocked, but the defender was on the ground reaching up, a little more elevation and the ball would have been clear.  But what of the other two points that should have been on the board?

Overall, it was a good game.  There was an interception, but considering the past for the Command, that is a major improvement.  The team now needs to sit down and work on its mistakes.  Penalties, dropped coverage, and they really need to consider replacing Umstead unless he can pull it together and stop missing extra points.

So, what's in store for the Command for the rest of the season?  With the playoff hopes out of the picture, its time to focus on next year, and they need to focus on two critical issues.  Team Performance and getting their Brigade fans back behind them.  Week 17 for the Command is a bye.  Then they head to Iowa to take on the Barnstormers before playing the final two games at home against Jacksonville and Tulsa.  With this new Quarterback, I am actually going to give the team the benefit of the doubt and say that they could feasibly win two of their final three games.  I don't know if they can take the Jacksonville Sharks, but Iowa and Tulsa are definite possibilities.