Chiefs Best On-Field Developments This Year For The Chiefs

**Rain Man** · 12-27-2008, 04:25 PM

Let's set aside the off-field development such as the toppling of a terroristic regime that has controlled Arrowhead with an iron fist for two decades, and the possible overthrow of a hopelessly inept coaching staff that has produced a horrific record of of underachievement and incompetence.

On the field, what are the five best developments in 2008?

Poll forthcoming, but it'll take a little while.

**jjchieffan** · 12-27-2008, 04:41 PM

The development of our young corners has got be top of the list.

Ultra Peanut · 12-27-2008, 07:01 PM

Flowers and Leggett 4 lyfe.

KCChiefsMan · 12-27-2008, 07:02 PM

Cornerback Trio, Thigpen and Albert/Charles

whoman69 · 12-27-2008, 07:21 PM

Since I'm a glass half empty kind of guy, let me point out where we need improvement. Frankly I don't think any of the new guys really distinguished themselves on the oline, but the jury is still out on a couple. I think that Tony G. will be dealt in the off season. We need some big help on the Dline and at MLB. Getting people back to their natural positions will help.

**cdcox** · 12-27-2008, 08:11 PM

I only voted for things that might contribute to an eventual SB win a few years down the road.

The emergence of Tyler Thigpen as a QB (He may or may not be the answer, but he's at least a backup with an outside chance of developing into something special. OTOH, if his play results in us not acquiring a franchise QB, and he ends up plateauing short of great, this could be a huge set back).

Duane Bowe proves he's not a fluke.

Brandon Albert plays well his rookie year.

Flowers emerges as a strong looking CB.

Carr emerges as a strong looking CB. (Not as convinced about this one).

Some other good things may have happened (continued development of Tank?) that aren't quite obvious yet.

When you start looking for tangible areas of improvement, it gets really hard to identify very many.

crossbow · 12-27-2008, 08:47 PM

My face eventualy did thawed after attending the 9 degree ice bowl the other day. With enough time I may be able to use my hands again too.

Other then those benefits, I don't see an awful lot to be high on. We got two good olinemen out of six (not good). We got one good linebacker out of three. We got no pass rush from the interior line or the ends. We got an aging HoF TE and two number two recievers.

Oh wait!!! We got a great punter and good coners. I think most franchizes would love to build a team on those two cornerstone positions.

Spicy McHaggis · 12-27-2008, 11:20 PM

I didn't choose it as one of my five and it may seem fairly inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but Cox looks like a legit fullback. So, we've got that goin' for us.

DMAC · 12-27-2008, 11:28 PM

Nice to see two people agree with me.

View Poll Results: What are the FIVE best on-field developments for the Chiefs in 2008?
Successful return of Larry Johnson from injury	2	3.39%
LJ's legal troubles pave his road out of town	4	6.78%
Jamaal Charles appears to be a productive back	6	10.17%
The performance of Mike Cox at fullback	1	1.69%
The emergence of Tyler Thigpen at quarterback	32	54.24%
The proof that Brodie Croyle can be our QBOTF when healthy	0	0%
The proof that Brodie Croyle cannot be our QBOTF	18	30.51%
The end of the Damon Huard era	6	10.17%
Dwayne Bowe shows that his rookie year wasn't a fluke	21	35.59%
The acquisition and performance of Mark Bradley at WR	13	22.03%
Devard Darling's late-season spark produces hope for his future.	1	1.69%
Will Franklin shows that he can be productive.	1	1.69%
Tony Gonzalez still has it, and he still plays for KC	28	47.46%
Brad Cottam shows promise catching and blocking in his rookie season	1	1.69%
Branden Albert plays well during his rookie year	45	76.27%
Brian Waters returns to the pro bowl, proves he still has it.	1	1.69%
Rudy Niswanger shows he can anchor the center spot.	1	1.69%
Adrian Jones proves himself at RG	0	0%
Damion McIntosh successfully makes the switch to RT	0	0%
Damion McIntosh's performance paves the way for a 1st-round RT next year	0	0%
Herb Taylor shows promise in his second year.	0	0%
Wade Smith proves himself to be a versatile starter on the interior.	1	1.69%
Connor Barth solves the Chiefs' kicking woes.	5	8.47%
Dustin Colquitt wins NFL MVP.	2	3.39%
Darche cements his hold on the long snapper spot	0	0%
Gafford cements his hold on the long snapper spot	0	0%
Robinson shows that there's a place for slow, skinny, hesitant kick returners.	0	0%
Page develops as a playmaking free safety	0	0%
Pollard develops as an armless big-hitting strong safety.	0	0%
DaJuan Morgan proves himself as an NFL safety	1	1.69%
Flowers emerges as a strong-looking cornerback	47	79.66%
Carr emerges as a strong-looking cornerback	26	44.07%
Surtain did what Surtain does	0	0%
Leggett emerges at cornerback	8	13.56%
DJ's move to MLB	0	0%
End of the Pat Thomas experiment	0	0%
Demorrio Williams shines as a free-agent acquisition	1	1.69%
Donnie Edwards' triumphant return to the Chiefs	0	0%
Acquisition of Rocky Boiman	1	1.69%
Emergence of Turk McBride	0	0%
Tamba Hali takes charge at defensive end	0	0%
Hali's play proves that Chiefs need to draft a pass-rushing end	0	0%
Alphonso Boone makes switch to DE successfully	0	0%
Chiefs' DE play enhances reputation of Jared Allen	1	1.69%
Signing of Jason Babin and that time he made a tackle	1	1.69%
Glenn Dorsey's rookie play at DT	2	3.39%
Tank Tyler's emergence at DT	2	3.39%
Ron Edwards maintains his level of play at DT	0	0%
Other (Please specify)	0	0%
I can't even find one good thing, much less five.	2	3.39%
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12-27-2008, 04:25 PM	Topic Starter
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12-27-2008, 04:41 PM	#2
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12-27-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
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12-27-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
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12-27-2008, 08:11 PM	#6
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-418231	I only voted for things that might contribute to an eventual SB win a few years down the road. The emergence of Tyler Thigpen as a QB (He may or may not be the answer, but he's at least a backup with an outside chance of developing into something special. OTOH, if his play results in us not acquiring a franchise QB, and he ends up plateauing short of great, this could be a huge set back). Duane Bowe proves he's not a fluke. Brandon Albert plays well his rookie year. Flowers emerges as a strong looking CB. Carr emerges as a strong looking CB. (Not as convinced about this one). Some other good things may have happened (continued development of Tank?) that aren't quite obvious yet. When you start looking for tangible areas of improvement, it gets really hard to identify very many.
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12-27-2008, 08:47 PM	#7
crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	My face eventualy did thawed after attending the 9 degree ice bowl the other day. With enough time I may be able to use my hands again too. Other then those benefits, I don't see an awful lot to be high on. We got two good olinemen out of six (not good). We got one good linebacker out of three. We got no pass rush from the interior line or the ends. We got an aging HoF TE and two number two recievers. Oh wait!!! We got a great punter and good coners. I think most franchizes would love to build a team on those two cornerstone positions.
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12-27-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
Spicy McHaggis Keep 'er Movin' Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $9905359	I didn't choose it as one of my five and it may seem fairly inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but Cox looks like a legit fullback. So, we've got that goin' for us. __________________ “We want players who are big, strong, smart, fast, tough and disciplined,” Pioli said, finally bringing an end to the era of Chiefs executives who searched desperately for players who are small, weak, stupid, slow, fragile and unruly.
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12-27-2008, 11:28 PM	#9
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	Nice to see two people agree with me.
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