Chiefs Ten Things About The End - Page 11

**gblowfish** · 09:03 PM

Ten Things About The End

10. I thought about this game a lot this week. I was so happy in the afterglow of last week's historic and satisfying playoff win to break that two-decade losing hex, that I was unusually clear eyed and even keel coming into today. This morning I went through my usual road game ritual; coffee from my 40 year old Chiefs coffee cup; flew the Chiefs flag from the front porch, set the DVR, then I just puttered around this morning doing house work, yard work, a couple errands, trying to distract myself up to game time. But I've been calm all day. I wanted to wait a few minutes before putting thoughts to electronic paper tonight, because I wanted to make sure I held that clarity together for a disappointing, yet not unexpected final outcome. I was thinking about the movie "Hunt for Red October" where Captain Ramius is having dinner with his officers, and in a very manner of fact voice, says he believes their chance survival was one in three.

One in three was the chances I gave the Chiefs going in today. As a wild card team, you're going to draw tough assignments on the road. You can arguably say that few stadiums in the AFC over the past decade have been tougher to win in than at Foxboro. I heard a stat that Brady for his career is 103-2 with a lead at halftime in Foxboro. Not sure if that is true, but the man definitely has a whole hand full of Super Bowl rings, and his win today sends him to his fifth straight AFC Championship Game. Considering this is the first time in more than twenty years the Chiefs organization has been this close, compared to how much experience the Pats have hosting successful playoff games at home, it was a true David and Goliath match-up. The only problem with David and Goliath is most times Goliath just kicks the weakling in the balls, stands over him and laughs. David was the only guy who got lucky with a slingshot. David didn't suit up today. Alex did.

9. The fire alarm pulling stunt at the hotel was weak sauce, and maybe that was Pats fans attempt at cheating on Hoodie's behalf this time around. The weather cleared before kickoff, and field conditions seemed reasonable for New England in January. Was it just me, or did you hear the coin toss this way?: Ref to Chiefs: "What do you choose?" Chiefs: "Tails." Ref flips the coin: "It's Tails, New England Wins the Toss..." Knew it was going to be a rough day from the Zebras with that little Freudian Slip. Chiefs barely laid a hand on Brady all day. When they did, they got there late and were served with a roughing penalty that sustained the Pats second TD drive. Each possession review seemed to go New England's way. And Hoodie, for chrissake, get that red flag out of your shoes, you're sweaty stocks are stinking up the flag! Oh, and **** YOU Dan Fouts. When I saw we drew him as the network analyst, I knew it would be a long day. He's always hated the Chiefs because we used to remind him every time he came here how he never made it to the big one. I listened to Len and Mitch on Chiefs Radio, which is the best way to follow the game anyway.

8. The defensive stats are especially ugly from this one. When your four leading tacklers are DB's, its not a good day. The defensive line was non-existent today: Poe is an All-Pro: No tackles, no sacks. The only defensive lineman to register a tackle was Howard with one. Nothing from DeVito, nothing from Bailey. Another All-Pro, Hali -who was being effectively held all day long once again- one tackle, one tipped pass at the very end of the game. Another All-Pro - Houston, in the game for eight snaps, absolutely no effect on Brady, absolutely no pass rush, no tackles, no positive plays for KC's defense. He was hurt, tried to go, couldn't do his job today. That's the breaks. Kudos for trying. Derrick Johnson, leader of the defense, two tackles, generally not a factor. Nobody had a pick, although Smith and Peters both dropped one. Nobody forced a fumble. KC stopped the run pretty well, only gave up 37 yards rushing on 14 carries. Bad news is Brady threw for just over 300 yards to eight different receivers; two TD's to Gronk, 100 yards to Edelman, and I still don't think Bob Sutton has ever seen a slant pattern in his entire ****ing life. Sutton's plan was destroyed by Brady and Hoodie. His defense was dissected from the very first drive, Chiefs never adjusted, when they did blitz they were too slow getting to Brady, and he burned them every single time. Brady would have had 400 yard passing if his receivers didn't have the dropsies in the first half. Sutton has shown a disturbing stubbornness not to adjust his game planning on the fly. That's one of Hoodie's strengths. And as we all know, if you can get a lead on KC and make Alex play catch up, it does not end well. I'm thinking Sutton may be at the end of his road, might be time to retire.

7. I think any time it's announced that one of your coaches is going to leave "the minute we lose" to become a head coach somewhere else, that's a distraction and a bad, bad omen. The first half of the game reminded me a lot of the KC-Cincy game. That's the one where Santos kicked seven FGs in one game. As my dad use to say with great gusto back in the 80's screaming at his TV 'THREE'S DON'T BEAT SEVENS!" I thought the Chiefs moved the ball fairly well and actually did a decent job of keeping Brady off the field -KC won TOP by 16 minutes, that's an entire quarter! Imagine what Brady would have rolled up in passing yards had KC's offense not kept the ball away from him? I also thought we ran the ball effectively -we had around 135 yards rushing between West, Smith and Davis. But as we know, Alex is the king of the "never comeback." When Davis fumbled in the second half, at that point KC was only down by eight points. Brady gets the ball, and less than two minutes later, KC is down by 15. That was the watch the tail lights blowing by you on the highway moment. The game was essentially over from that point forward. Pats were never put in a seriously uncomfortable position.

6. Credit to Maclin for gutting it up and trying to play hurt. He only had two catches. Alex was high on lots of throws. Avant was the leading receiver. Wilson and Conley had more yards than Kelce, another All-Pro who was neutralized by Hoodie. There was no doubt who the better tight end on the field was today. Hopefully a lesson for young Mr. Kelce, and something he'll take to heart next year.

5. Andy's weakness -poor time management- showed up again. First half we burned two time outs on a drive that only netted a field goal. The last score at the two minute mark at game end was a cluster ****, and a clinic in how NOT to run a hurry up scoring drive. Some of the penalties I think were attributable to Mitch Morse being out. This was only Fulton's third or fourth game starting at center, and I think he had some trouble snapping the ball in a timely manner and making some line calls.

4. The end comes abruptly, and it offers some interesting questions about what happens now. I believe Berry is a potential free agent. Do we pay him big bucks and bring him back? Or has he lost a step or two on pass coverage? Gronk beat him bad for his second TD. Who's the number two QB next year? I'd be willing to bet that Daniel signs with Philly to have a shot at being their starting QB. Who becomes OC? What about Knile Davis? He was in the doghouse until last week; he goes to the penthouse for a week, then torpedoes any possible comeback today with a killing turnover. Will Charles be able to be Charles again? If not, are you good with West and Ware as a one two punch? What about Derrick Johnson? How much longer can he play effectively at his age and with his injury history? What about Howard? Will he resign here? Is DAT done? Who will return kicks next year?

3. At this point, we can choose to be positive and optimistic, or depressed, critical and pessimistic. I can see some credence in both sides. For positivism, look at how many players grew in their skill sets this year. Kelce is All-Pro. So is Peters as a rookie. Santos had booming kickoffs and for the majority of the year, he was money inside 50 yards. Colquitt had a great year flipping the field. Fisher seems to be getting the hang of being a big, bruising NFL tackle with some nasty attitude. We know Fulton is a good center, and if Morse can't get over the concussion problems, Fulton can play in that spot. The entire offensive line actually played well the second half of the season, and we have tremendous flexibility there if injury happens. Alan Bailey has become a valuable defensive lineman. Poe overcame back issues to have a good second half. Ware and West proved they are serviceable NFL running backs. Most of all, this team pulled together when down 1-5 to be the first team EVER to make the playoffs and WIN a playoff game after a start like that. They ran off eleven straight victories, the longest winning streak in KC history. You have to give them mad props for that. They didn't quit, they fought until they got beat by a more experienced, more rested, higher seeded team on the road. No shame in that.

2. Here's my only pessimistic observation, and I think it's the elephant in the room -it's always been the elephant in the room. Why can't Kansas City ever succeed in the playoffs? It's simple. This organization refuses to draft and develop a franchise QB. We've been defeated by a litany of Hall of Fame QBs: Elway, Marino, Manning, now Brady knocks us out. What QBs tend to wind up in the Super Bowl? All of the afore mentioned plus Rapistburger, Breese, Rodgers, Eli Manning, Russell Wilson, all home grown, all franchise QBs. KC has always had cast offs and retreads. Brady was just better than Alex today. Nothing against Alex, but when the tournament gets to this level, the special QBs win, the game managers seldom do. Sure, there's been some exceptions like Trent Dilfer, but they're very rare. Until we get another Lenny the Cool, this, today's result, is the high water mark we can expect from our Kansas City Chiefs. And that sucks.

1. So that's it. It ends in a blink of an eye. Now we'll watch somebody else get to be in the 50th Super Bowl. Personally I hope Green Bay makes it back. It would be really cool if one of the original two teams that were in the first one could make it to the 50th Anniversary. Thanks for reading my rants and rambles again this year. We don't always agree on everything, but I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you as the season rolls on. All in all, with the Royals and Chiefs making the post season for the first time in the same year, it was a Hell of a Ride.

See you for the next Ten Things in September.

Brock · 01-17-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Dude, first off, the 'liar' thing was just mimicking your rhetoric, which you used smack dab in the middle of your 'I don't get personal' diatribe.

If you were the least bit introspective, you'd see a marked 'get a load of these yahoos' tinge to your posting here lately.

It would be different if you actually engaged arguments and made affirmative stances you stood behind, but you just peek your head in mid-argument and pop off with 'LOL losers' and leave.

All I did was observe that you lied about what I was saying. I have no idea what you mean about the "tinge" of my posting. Can you provide examples? Are you mad because I laughed when you compared Smith to Russell Wilson? My opinions on things are backed with my observations and factual evidence, with a minimum of personal insults by cp standards. Sorry if I offended you, however that may have happened.

Brock · 01-17-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Fine, the word means what it means and Alex is here until he retires. End of discussion.

Accept reality or fume in silence, 'your choice'®

I accepted that the day he showed up. I havent said anything negative about him in a couple of months at least. You seem confused.

**Baby Lee** · 01-17-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I accepted that the day he showed up. I havent said anything negative about him in a couple of months at least. You seem confused.

Point is, this is the issue being re-re-re-re-re-argued.

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

Why can't Kansas City ever succeed in the playoffs? It's simple. This organization refuses to draft and develop a franchise QB.

And you hop in when someone gets a little loose with the precise definition of retread.
I ask if we're even talking about the initial premise anymore.
You reply you don't give a **** about the initial premise, just the careless expansion of the word 'retread' to be a shorthand for something other than drafting and developing your own franchise qb from a high first round draft pick, instead of typing out a longform precise delineation of terms each and every time one posts.

People ride my ass here daily for being pedantic, or holding people to the actual meaning of their 'figures of speech' or 'it's just an expression' or 'you know what I meant.' But at least I do in in the course of making an argument.

You've shown a penchant for poking your head in and correcting semantic carelessness, then laughing at or belittling the misuser, without making an actual argument yourself. That's all.

I'm not offended, but it would be nice to have a consensus. I'm more than comfortable holding others and myself to the precise meaning and portent of their statements here. If that's what we're gonna do, then don't anyone bitch when it happens. If it's not what we're gonna do, then sniper fire like this is a little out of line.

milkman · 01-17-2016, 06:41 PM

Can anyone find a definition that actually fits how we use the word retread?

MMXcalibur · 01-17-2016, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the Ten Things this season, George.

Personally, I went into the season with the bar set at "get a playoff win" and the Chiefs cleared it. In my opinion, the season has been a success.

Next season (for me anyways), it's AFC Championship Game or bust.

Brock · 01-17-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Point is, this is the issue being re-re-re-re-re-argued.

And you hop in when someone gets a little loose with the precise definition of retread.
I ask if we're even talking about the initial premise anymore.
You reply you don't give a **** about the initial premise, just the careless expansion of the word 'retread' to be a shorthand for something other than drafting and developing your own franchise qb from a high first round draft pick, instead of typing out a longform precise delineation of terms each and every time one posts.

Every post I've made in this thread

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/searc...archid=1166208

I pointed out a player on a list that I didn't think belonged there. Nobody forced you or anyone else to respond to it. Your characterization of my posts as "I don't give a ****" is inaccurate, as is your characterization of how I interact with the board at large. If you think I'm not contributing discussion the way you want me to, don't bother reading it. If the thread has been derailed, it wasn't me who did it.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-17-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Point is, this is the issue being re-re-re-re-re-argued.

And you hop in when someone gets a little loose with the precise definition of retread.
I ask if we're even talking about the initial premise anymore.
You reply you don't give a **** about the initial premise, just the careless expansion of the word 'retread' to be a shorthand for something other than drafting and developing your own franchise qb from a high first round draft pick, instead of typing out a longform precise delineation of terms each and every time one posts.

People ride my ass here daily for being pedantic, or holding people to the actual meaning of their 'figures of speech' or 'it's just an expression' or 'you know what I meant.' But at least I do in in the course of making an argument.

You've shown a penchant for poking your head in and correcting semantic carelessness, then laughing at or belittling the misuser, without making an actual argument yourself. That's all.

People call you pedantic because you're a supercilious ****. It is utterly idiotic to compare a player like Favre, for which there was no book, to a kitchen appliance or a player with 7-10 years of NFL experience.

Your "arguments" are rarely as noble as you claim above, as they are either chock with snark and derision, which undermines any real attempt for a real discussion, or they are filled with chest-puffing, obscurantist bullshit from which you drop inane Latin phrases in order to make yourself sound superior.

You sit down at a greasy spoon with a white glove, flick your finger across the table top, and sneer, and then wonder why people look shake their heads.

**Baby Lee** · 01-17-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

People call you pedantic because you're a supercilious ****. It is utterly idiotic to compare a player like Favre, for which there was no book, to a kitchen appliance or a player with 7-10 years of NFL experience.

Your "arguments" are rarely as noble as you claim above, as they are either chock with snark and derision, which undermines any real attempt for a real discussion, or they are filled with chest-puffing, obscurantist bullshit from which you drop inane Latin phrases in order to make yourself sound superior.

You sit down at a greasy spoon with a white glove, flick your finger across the table top, and sneer, and then wonder why people look shake their heads.

- what next? a challenge to a duel?

**Baby Lee** · 01-17-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Every post I've made in this thread

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/searc...archid=1166208

I pointed out a player on a list that I didn't think belonged there. Nobody forced you or anyone else to respond to it. Your characterization of my posts as "I don't give a ****" is inaccurate, as is your characterization of how I interact with the board at large. If you think I'm not contributing discussion the way you want me to, don't bother reading it. If the thread has been derailed, it wasn't me who did it.

I pointed you to the context of the informal use of the term and you replied that it had NOTHING TO DO with technical misuse of the term. So yeah, you didn't 'give a ****' what was being discussed, just a semantic snipering.

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Originally Posted by Brock

A guy who threw 4 NFL passes isn't the same as any of those other guys. Neither is warner. Those are reaches and are disregarded.

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

So we were never actually talking about targeting QBs early in the draft?

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Originally Posted by Brock

Has nothing to do with terming a 2nd year player a retread. That's idiotic.

Brock · 01-17-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I pointed you to the context of the informal use of the term and you replied that it had NOTHING TO DO with technical misuse of the term. So yeah, you didn't 'give a ****' what was being discussed, just a semantic snipering.

If the informal use of the term gets bret favre lumped in with a bunch of guys who began their run of success under completely different terms, then yeah, I'm going to disagree with that informal use of the term. You don't have to get mad about it, nor cast unfair, inaccurate aspersions, nor mischaracterize the tone or intent of my posts. That's your choice to make.

****ing asshole

Dayze · 01-17-2016, 07:10 PM

"I'm just as God made me, sir"

**Baby Lee** · 01-17-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

If the informal use of the term gets bret favre lumped in with a bunch of guys who began their run of success under completely different terms, then yeah, I'm going to disagree with that informal use of the term. You don't have to get mad about it, nor cast unfair, inaccurate aspersions, nor mischaracterize the tone or intent of my posts. That's your choice to make.

****ing asshole

I had no idea the depth and breadth of your passion for Favre's legacy in all venues. I apologize for besmirching his honor.

supercilious ****

scho63 · 01-18-2016, 09:08 AM

Several of you guys really ruined George Blowfish's last Ten Things of the year with your stupid 5 page argument and hijacking of this thread!!!

Shame on you!

otherstar · 01-18-2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I always find it funny when someone talks about drafting and grooming our own home grown QB, and follows that up with a reference to Lenny.

Same here (the Chiefs didn't draft Lenny), otherwise great write-up!

BTW, we had a good re-tread QB that we let go (stupidly, IMHO) who went on to win a SB with our arch-rival Raiders...Rich Gannon.

**gblowfish** · 01-18-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by otherstar

Same here (the Chiefs didn't draft Lenny), otherwise great write-up!

BTW, we had a good re-tread QB that we let go (stupidly, IMHO) who went on to win a SB with our arch-rival Raiders...Rich Gannon.

Gannon lost to TB in the Super Bowl, didn't he??

01-16-2016, 08:54 PM
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16896178 VARSITY	Ten Things About The End Ten Things About The End 10. I thought about this game a lot this week. I was so happy in the afterglow of last week's historic and satisfying playoff win to break that two-decade losing hex, that I was unusually clear eyed and even keel coming into today. This morning I went through my usual road game ritual; coffee from my 40 year old Chiefs coffee cup; flew the Chiefs flag from the front porch, set the DVR, then I just puttered around this morning doing house work, yard work, a couple errands, trying to distract myself up to game time. But I've been calm all day. I wanted to wait a few minutes before putting thoughts to electronic paper tonight, because I wanted to make sure I held that clarity together for a disappointing, yet not unexpected final outcome. I was thinking about the movie "Hunt for Red October" where Captain Ramius is having dinner with his officers, and in a very manner of fact voice, says he believes their chance survival was one in three. One in three was the chances I gave the Chiefs going in today. As a wild card team, you're going to draw tough assignments on the road. You can arguably say that few stadiums in the AFC over the past decade have been tougher to win in than at Foxboro. I heard a stat that Brady for his career is 103-2 with a lead at halftime in Foxboro. Not sure if that is true, but the man definitely has a whole hand full of Super Bowl rings, and his win today sends him to his fifth straight AFC Championship Game. Considering this is the first time in more than twenty years the Chiefs organization has been this close, compared to how much experience the Pats have hosting successful playoff games at home, it was a true David and Goliath match-up. The only problem with David and Goliath is most times Goliath just kicks the weakling in the balls, stands over him and laughs. David was the only guy who got lucky with a slingshot. David didn't suit up today. Alex did. 9. The fire alarm pulling stunt at the hotel was weak sauce, and maybe that was Pats fans attempt at cheating on Hoodie's behalf this time around. The weather cleared before kickoff, and field conditions seemed reasonable for New England in January. Was it just me, or did you hear the coin toss this way?: Ref to Chiefs: "What do you choose?" Chiefs: "Tails." Ref flips the coin: "It's Tails, New England Wins the Toss..." Knew it was going to be a rough day from the Zebras with that little Freudian Slip. Chiefs barely laid a hand on Brady all day. When they did, they got there late and were served with a roughing penalty that sustained the Pats second TD drive. Each possession review seemed to go New England's way. And Hoodie, for chrissake, get that red flag out of your shoes, you're sweaty stocks are stinking up the flag! Oh, and ** YOU Dan Fouts. When I saw we drew him as the network analyst, I knew it would be a long day. He's always hated the Chiefs because we used to remind him every time he came here how he never made it to the big one. I listened to Len and Mitch on Chiefs Radio, which is the best way to follow the game anyway. 8. The defensive stats are especially ugly from this one. When your four leading tacklers are DB's, its not a good day. The defensive line was non-existent today: Poe is an All-Pro: No tackles, no sacks. The only defensive lineman to register a tackle was Howard with one. Nothing from DeVito, nothing from Bailey. Another All-Pro, Hali -who was being effectively held all day long once again- one tackle, one tipped pass at the very end of the game. Another All-Pro - Houston, in the game for eight snaps, absolutely no effect on Brady, absolutely no pass rush, no tackles, no positive plays for KC's defense. He was hurt, tried to go, couldn't do his job today. That's the breaks. Kudos for trying. Derrick Johnson, leader of the defense, two tackles, generally not a factor. Nobody had a pick, although Smith and Peters both dropped one. Nobody forced a fumble. KC stopped the run pretty well, only gave up 37 yards rushing on 14 carries. Bad news is Brady threw for just over 300 yards to eight different receivers; two TD's to Gronk, 100 yards to Edelman, and I still don't think Bob Sutton has ever seen a slant pattern in his entire ing life. Sutton's plan was destroyed by Brady and Hoodie. His defense was dissected from the very first drive, Chiefs never adjusted, when they did blitz they were too slow getting to Brady, and he burned them every single time. Brady would have had 400 yard passing if his receivers didn't have the dropsies in the first half. Sutton has shown a disturbing stubbornness not to adjust his game planning on the fly. That's one of Hoodie's strengths. And as we all know, if you can get a lead on KC and make Alex play catch up, it does not end well. I'm thinking Sutton may be at the end of his road, might be time to retire. 7. I think any time it's announced that one of your coaches is going to leave "the minute we lose" to become a head coach somewhere else, that's a distraction and a bad, bad omen. The first half of the game reminded me a lot of the KC-Cincy game. That's the one where Santos kicked seven FGs in one game. As my dad use to say with great gusto back in the 80's screaming at his TV 'THREE'S DON'T BEAT SEVENS!" I thought the Chiefs moved the ball fairly well and actually did a decent job of keeping Brady off the field -KC won TOP by 16 minutes, that's an entire quarter! Imagine what Brady would have rolled up in passing yards had KC's offense not kept the ball away from him? I also thought we ran the ball effectively -we had around 135 yards rushing between West, Smith and Davis. But as we know, Alex is the king of the "never comeback." When Davis fumbled in the second half, at that point KC was only down by eight points. Brady gets the ball, and less than two minutes later, KC is down by 15. That was the watch the tail lights blowing by you on the highway moment. The game was essentially over from that point forward. Pats were never put in a seriously uncomfortable position. 6. Credit to Maclin for gutting it up and trying to play hurt. He only had two catches. Alex was high on lots of throws. Avant was the leading receiver. Wilson and Conley had more yards than Kelce, another All-Pro who was neutralized by Hoodie. There was no doubt who the better tight end on the field was today. Hopefully a lesson for young Mr. Kelce, and something he'll take to heart next year. 5. Andy's weakness -poor time management- showed up again. First half we burned two time outs on a drive that only netted a field goal. The last score at the two minute mark at game end was a cluster *, and a clinic in how NOT to run a hurry up scoring drive. Some of the penalties I think were attributable to Mitch Morse being out. This was only Fulton's third or fourth game starting at center, and I think he had some trouble snapping the ball in a timely manner and making some line calls. 4. The end comes abruptly, and it offers some interesting questions about what happens now. I believe Berry is a potential free agent. Do we pay him big bucks and bring him back? Or has he lost a step or two on pass coverage? Gronk beat him bad for his second TD. Who's the number two QB next year? I'd be willing to bet that Daniel signs with Philly to have a shot at being their starting QB. Who becomes OC? What about Knile Davis? He was in the doghouse until last week; he goes to the penthouse for a week, then torpedoes any possible comeback today with a killing turnover. Will Charles be able to be Charles again? If not, are you good with West and Ware as a one two punch? What about Derrick Johnson? How much longer can he play effectively at his age and with his injury history? What about Howard? Will he resign here? Is DAT done? Who will return kicks next year? 3. At this point, we can choose to be positive and optimistic, or depressed, critical and pessimistic. I can see some credence in both sides. For positivism, look at how many players grew in their skill sets this year. Kelce is All-Pro. So is Peters as a rookie. Santos had booming kickoffs and for the majority of the year, he was money inside 50 yards. Colquitt had a great year flipping the field. Fisher seems to be getting the hang of being a big, bruising NFL tackle with some nasty attitude. We know Fulton is a good center, and if Morse can't get over the concussion problems, Fulton can play in that spot. The entire offensive line actually played well the second half of the season, and we have tremendous flexibility there if injury happens. Alan Bailey has become a valuable defensive lineman. Poe overcame back issues to have a good second half. Ware and West proved they are serviceable NFL running backs. Most of all, this team pulled together when down 1-5 to be the first team EVER to make the playoffs and WIN a playoff game after a start like that. They ran off eleven straight victories, the longest winning streak in KC history. You have to give them mad props for that. They didn't quit, they fought until they got beat by a more experienced, more rested, higher seeded team on the road. No shame in that. 2. Here's my only pessimistic observation, and I think it's the elephant in the room -it's always been the elephant in the room. Why can't Kansas City ever succeed in the playoffs? It's simple. This organization refuses to draft and develop a franchise QB. We've been defeated by a litany of Hall of Fame QBs: Elway, Marino, Manning, now Brady knocks us out. What QBs tend to wind up in the Super Bowl? All of the afore mentioned plus Rapistburger, Breese, Rodgers, Eli Manning, Russell Wilson, all home grown, all franchise QBs. KC has always had cast offs and retreads. Brady was just better than Alex today. Nothing against Alex, but when the tournament gets to this level, the special QBs win, the game managers seldom do. Sure, there's been some exceptions like Trent Dilfer, but they're very rare. Until we get another Lenny the Cool, this, today's result, is the high water mark we can expect from our Kansas City Chiefs. And that sucks. 1. So that's it. It ends in a blink of an eye. Now we'll watch somebody else get to be in the 50th Super Bowl. Personally I hope Green Bay makes it back. It would be really cool if one of the original two teams that were in the first one could make it to the 50th Anniversary. Thanks for reading my rants and rambles again this year. We don't always agree on everything, but I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you as the season rolls on. All in all, with the Royals and Chiefs making the post season for the first time in the same year, it was a Hell of a Ride. See you for the next Ten Things in September. Last edited by gblowfish; 01-16-2016 at 09:03 PM..*
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01-18-2016, 09:08 AM	#163
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-710000	Several of you guys really ruined George Blowfish's last Ten Things of the year with your stupid 5 page argument and hijacking of this thread!!! Shame on you! __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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