KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs stumbled into their bye week with the worst offensive showing of what has been a miserable four-game stretch for coach Andy Reid and Co.Alex Smith threw 50 passes and still managed just 287 yards. Running back Spencer Ware fumbled again. The offensive line gave up four sacks to a Pittsburgh defense that had just one total.In short, it was about as ugly as things could get.All of which made the return of Jamaal Charles both encouraging and confounding.The four-time Pro Bowl running back, out with a torn ACL since Week 5 last season, made his season debut but carried just twice for 7 yards in the 43-14 drubbing at Heinz Field on Sunday night . His return failed to provide much of a jolt to the stagnant offense, though an increase in his workload following the week off still could be the medicine for what ails them.You know what? I saw an excited player who was happy to be back, Chiefs running backs coach Eric Bieniemy said. Jamaal is a dynamic football player, but I think whats important is bringing him along slowly, getting him involved in the right way, and that way hes comfortable with what hes doing.The Chiefs already have treated his return with kid gloves. He was back on the practice field by the end of the offseason program, and took part in most of the workouts in training camp.But through the first four weeks, Charles has been reduced to running with the scout team.Asked whether that could change when the Chiefs visit Oakland following their bye, Reid stuck by his standard line: Well play it by ear, see how it rolls as we go and see how he feels.Good luck gleaning much useful information from that.Reid has earned much of his coaching reputation for being an offensive mastermind, so it may be even more damning that the Chiefs have struggled so mightily to move the ball .They are averaging just 338 yards per game, including a dismal 90.3 on the ground, and have put up fewer than 20 points per game -- a number embellished by defensive and special teams scores.All of those statistics place the Chiefs at or near the bottom third of the league.I dont think Ive done a good enough job there when getting them mentally right to function in a football game, Reid acknowledged. Thats why when I tell you its my responsibility there, its my responsibility. These are good football players and Ive got to make sure Im putting them in the right positions on both sides of the ball and special teams.To be sure, more was expected of the offense for two reasons: They have invested heavily in that side of the ball, and the key players have been around for a while.Start with the investments. The Chiefs drafted left tackle Eric Fisher first overall, spent big money for Mitch Schwartz to solidify right tackle, and played princely for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin -- a move that proved even more costly when they were docked a third-round pick for tampering.Throw in more draft picks spent on the line, modest contracts for Ware, Charles and fellow running back Charcandrick West, and the Chiefs have enough pieces that they should be brilliant.Except theyre not. Not yet.Its early in the year. Weve been here before, wide receivers coach David Culley said. We know what we have to do to get things corrected ... and well get those things corrected.The fact that theres so much to correct is discouraging considering that Smith is in his fourth year in the offense, and other key players have been around just as long. Sure, there are newcomers on the offensive line, but this is hardly a group that has just been thrown together.Im going to be honest with them. I want them to be honest with what they see, Reid said early this week, and then well work on the corrections as a group.I didnt do a good enough job and Ill be the first one to stand here and tell you that. I think the players feel the same way. Collectively, were a team, and collectively we have to do a better job. If were all pulling in the same direction, well be a pretty good football team.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLCurtis Martin Jersey .S District Court against Major League Baseball, the Office of the Commissioner and his own union, the MLBPA. 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When Todd Gurley found out the Rams were moving to L.A., he initially felt ___. A.) Sadness. He loved St. Louis.B.) Surprise. He got the news on TV.C.) Stressed. He hates moving.D.) Like puking. L.A. is the worst.ANSWER: A. It was kind of weird because I found out on TV -- it was like, damn, were moving to LA? But it was exciting. To go to a whole new city, just knowing the opportunities and the fan base, and the history of the Rams in L.A., this is pretty cool.2. When you ask Gurley what he wants L.A. Rams fans to know about him, the first thing he says is ____. A.) I dont like dogs. Theyre annoying.B.) I dont like people. Give me space.C.) Mermaids creep me out. They dont even have legs.D.) I like ice cream, especially when it melts and you have to lick it up.ANSWER: A. I dont like dogs. Theyre annoying. You got to take care of them and all that. If I see somebody with a puppy, I might pet it, but thats about it.3. On his off days in L.A., Gurley prefers to pass the time by ___. A.) Sightseeing.B.) Taking acting classes.C.) Sleeping.D.) Swiping right on the secret celebrity Tinder.ANSWER: C. Im a boring person, man. I dont do too much. I like to be by the beach, but Im not going to go in the sand or in the water or anything. But theres a lot of stuff I want to do -- Universal Studios, Disneyland, Six Flags. I was supposed to go to Six Flags a few weeks ago, but then I got lazy and just sat around in the house.4. Gurley says he loves the following about his new city.A.) Weather, food and creative vibe.B.) Scenery, weather and fans.C.) Weather, food and fans.D.) Its far away from St. Louis.ANSWER: B. I love the scenery, the great weather, the fact that it doesnt rain here. And its looking like were going to be playing in front of sold-out crowds. We havent had that happen in years, so were excited.5. The one thing Gurley dislikes about L.A. is ___. A.) Traffic. Its very annoying.B.) The Dodgers. What can I say, I adopted the Cardinals.C.) Their movies. Im into independent films, not sequels and remakes.D.) The Kardashians. Theyre rough on ballplayers.ANSWER: A. Everything is cool besides the traffic. Traffic here is very annoying. But itll keep me inside the house and let me sleep more. I cant complain about that.6. Gurleys favorite celebrity encounter since moving to L.A. was ____? A.) Seeing all the Rams greats at training camp.B.) Watching the cast of Stranger Things perform karaoke.C.) Meeting NBA stars at Staples Center.D.) Rear-ending Justin Bieber on the 405.ANSWER: C. Im not really into star-seeking, but I went to a Lakers-Cavs game, where I got to meet Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving. That was pretty cool.7. On a recent visit to famed Hollywood Boulevard, home to the Walk of Stars and Chinese Theater, Gurley was repulsed by ___.?A.) Snakes. I hatee them.dddddddddddd.) Tourists. I hate them.C.) Kevin Bacons star on the Walk of Fame. I hate that dude.D.) Tom Cruises hands imprinted in cement. Theyre so tiny.ANSWER: A. There was these street performers with snakes around their necks, and people were touching the snakes! I couldnt believe it.8. As seen on his Instagram, Gurley recently donned workout gear and journeyed into the Hollywood hills, eventually posing for a photo in front of the Hollywood sign. Why?A.) Its a great workout.B.) He was playing Pokémon Go.C.) He was filming for HBOs Hard Knocks.D.) He got separated from a celebrity tour.ANSWER: C. I cant lie: I didnt run it; I drove up to it. But I was like, Im gonna take a picture while Im up here, and let everybody think I ran it.9. As the star of the L.A. Rams, Gurley is primed to become the face of L.A. sports. How does he feel about that? A.) Too much pressure. Ill just do me.B.) Its cool. I want to be the next Kobe.C.) Its cool. But therell never be another Kobe.D.) Its time. Im too gorgeous not to shine.ANSWER: C. Im embracing it.?Hopefully, I can make it to the Clayton Kershaw, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul level. But therell never be another Kobe. Its just not realistic.10. When Gurley met Jared Goff for the first time, his first thought was ___.A.) Hes rich.B.) He smells nice.C.) Hes tall.D.) We took this dude over Carson Wentz?ANSWER: A. Hes got a lot of money. [Laughs] But our No. 1 pick, hes a good kid -- wait, I was about to call him a kid, but hes the same age as me.11. Gurley believes he shouldve been selected ___ in your fantasy draft. A.) First, overall. But if you took Cam Newton or Antonio Brown, I wont be mad.B.) Anywhere in the first round. There are a lot of elite players available.C.) In the second round. Touchdowns will be hard to come by.D.) Top of the third round. Im appealing a four-game suspension.ANSWER: A. But Im not going to tell you why. If I tell you Im going to do something this season, and I dont, Ill be hearing from you, like, Damn, Todd, I drafted you No. 1 and you didnt live up to the hype.12. Gurleys personal goal for the season is ___. 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