Smed1065
05-31-2007, 05:03 AM
So the offseason here in Kansas City has been nothing less than exciting. The Chiefs added some new faces, got rid of some very familiar ones, and welcomed back a fan favorite. Just by looking up and down the Chiefs’ roster, any one who knows football knows that Kansas City has talent. However, this is the NFL and every team has 53 players with talent.
There are quite a few questions on mind of every fan in KC.
First off, who is going to be the starting quarterback?
After some pre-draft shopping around of Trent Green by the front office, Green still remains a Chief. I’m sure many would like to see Green step back into his starting role. Yet if Green plays like he did in his post injury starts of last season, the 2007 season may as well be flushed. The Chiefs’ other options are the career back up Damon Huard and the unproven Brodie Croyle. Herm Edwards must be pulling his hair out over that one.
Another question that should have the Chiefs Nation trembling.
Will Larry Johnson get the ball over 400 times again this year, and if so, how long until he is on crutches?
After the loss of big Willie Roaf last season, the holes for Johnson to run through looked considerably smaller. Now the Chiefs are without Will Shields as well.
Just how effective will Larry Johnson be without those two perennial Pro-Bowlers in front of him?
I don’t think anyone will deny that when Johnson runs the ball he looks like man among boys, but every play starts with the offensive line. With the line the Chiefs are working with for the 2007 season it would be tough to pull off an eight rushing touchdown performance like we saw against the Falcons a few years back.
Let’s just say that the run game isn’t as effective this year, the Chiefs will need to resort to an aerial attack. They do still have arguably the best tight end in the League in Tony Gonzalez, but his numbers have declined. They also have a sure handed veteran in Eddie Kennison.
And who can forget about our first round draft pick Dwayne Bowe?
All receivers with good hands and from film on Bowe it looks like he is by no means scared to go over the middle again and again. The Chiefs have three great possession receivers. Now if only they had someone who when he caught the ball everyone was sure he would not be tackled from behind. You know, a break-away player that can ignite a team in a split-second. Wait, they did, and now Dante Hall is in Saint Louis.
Ok so there are some questions for the Chiefs but as you can see they are all on the offensive side of the ball, which means we are now truly in the Herm Edwards era. The defense should be nothing less than stellar this season thanks to quite a few sensational pick-ups. The linebackers can now be considered a serious unit thanks to the additions of Napoleon Harris and Donnie Edwards who is now back for his second stint in the red and gold. Those two along with Derrick Johnson should be a force to be reckoned with all season long.
Of course with addition must come subtraction, some of the big off season losses for Kansas City were Eric Hicks, Ryan Simms, and Sammy Knight.
As far as I’m concerned the releasing of Hick and Simms just means that he coaching staff expects our second and third round picks Tank Tyler and Turk McBride to step in and contribute right away. Jared Allen will be serving his suspension the first four games of this season. That would be the suspension he got for his second DUI conviction.
Is there any reason for an NFL player to ever get a DUI?
Seriously, I’m no accountant but I think you can afford a cab. Mix in some sense and don’t do things that will be detrimental to yourself, others and your team.
Like I said earlier we also lost another veteran in Sammy Knight and once again I’m not sweating over this either. And that is thanks to one man by the name of Bernard Pollard. This kid is about as impressive as they come. It’s almost like he was forced to watch game tapes of John Lynch for about three years straight. He flies around the field showing absolutely no concern for his body and puts a devastating hit on anyone within 15 yards. No receivers will be running routes across the middle against Kansas City for years to come.
If I had to give the Chiefs a grade right now just on paper they get a B- overall. The defense of course gets an A. If they are not one of the top five defenses in the league I will be floored. Gunther Cunningham is probably sitting at his desk in Arrowhead right now drawing up plays that with this defensive staff will make offenses cry.
As far as our offense I give them a grade of incomplete. That’s right I said it incomplete. Their grade probably won’t be in until halfway through the season. Too many variables not enough constants for the offense. However the way things are looking right now, just keep Dustin Colquitt warm on the sidelines.
Link (http://www.seahawkshuddle.com/v1/portal.php?topic_id=15426) ---------------------------------------------------
Eric Hicks, Ryan Simms :)
There are quite a few questions on mind of every fan in KC.
First off, who is going to be the starting quarterback?
After some pre-draft shopping around of Trent Green by the front office, Green still remains a Chief. I’m sure many would like to see Green step back into his starting role. Yet if Green plays like he did in his post injury starts of last season, the 2007 season may as well be flushed. The Chiefs’ other options are the career back up Damon Huard and the unproven Brodie Croyle. Herm Edwards must be pulling his hair out over that one.
Another question that should have the Chiefs Nation trembling.
Will Larry Johnson get the ball over 400 times again this year, and if so, how long until he is on crutches?
After the loss of big Willie Roaf last season, the holes for Johnson to run through looked considerably smaller. Now the Chiefs are without Will Shields as well.
Just how effective will Larry Johnson be without those two perennial Pro-Bowlers in front of him?
I don’t think anyone will deny that when Johnson runs the ball he looks like man among boys, but every play starts with the offensive line. With the line the Chiefs are working with for the 2007 season it would be tough to pull off an eight rushing touchdown performance like we saw against the Falcons a few years back.
Let’s just say that the run game isn’t as effective this year, the Chiefs will need to resort to an aerial attack. They do still have arguably the best tight end in the League in Tony Gonzalez, but his numbers have declined. They also have a sure handed veteran in Eddie Kennison.
And who can forget about our first round draft pick Dwayne Bowe?
All receivers with good hands and from film on Bowe it looks like he is by no means scared to go over the middle again and again. The Chiefs have three great possession receivers. Now if only they had someone who when he caught the ball everyone was sure he would not be tackled from behind. You know, a break-away player that can ignite a team in a split-second. Wait, they did, and now Dante Hall is in Saint Louis.
Ok so there are some questions for the Chiefs but as you can see they are all on the offensive side of the ball, which means we are now truly in the Herm Edwards era. The defense should be nothing less than stellar this season thanks to quite a few sensational pick-ups. The linebackers can now be considered a serious unit thanks to the additions of Napoleon Harris and Donnie Edwards who is now back for his second stint in the red and gold. Those two along with Derrick Johnson should be a force to be reckoned with all season long.
Of course with addition must come subtraction, some of the big off season losses for Kansas City were Eric Hicks, Ryan Simms, and Sammy Knight.
As far as I’m concerned the releasing of Hick and Simms just means that he coaching staff expects our second and third round picks Tank Tyler and Turk McBride to step in and contribute right away. Jared Allen will be serving his suspension the first four games of this season. That would be the suspension he got for his second DUI conviction.
Is there any reason for an NFL player to ever get a DUI?
Seriously, I’m no accountant but I think you can afford a cab. Mix in some sense and don’t do things that will be detrimental to yourself, others and your team.
Like I said earlier we also lost another veteran in Sammy Knight and once again I’m not sweating over this either. And that is thanks to one man by the name of Bernard Pollard. This kid is about as impressive as they come. It’s almost like he was forced to watch game tapes of John Lynch for about three years straight. He flies around the field showing absolutely no concern for his body and puts a devastating hit on anyone within 15 yards. No receivers will be running routes across the middle against Kansas City for years to come.
If I had to give the Chiefs a grade right now just on paper they get a B- overall. The defense of course gets an A. If they are not one of the top five defenses in the league I will be floored. Gunther Cunningham is probably sitting at his desk in Arrowhead right now drawing up plays that with this defensive staff will make offenses cry.
As far as our offense I give them a grade of incomplete. That’s right I said it incomplete. Their grade probably won’t be in until halfway through the season. Too many variables not enough constants for the offense. However the way things are looking right now, just keep Dustin Colquitt warm on the sidelines.
Link (http://www.seahawkshuddle.com/v1/portal.php?topic_id=15426) ---------------------------------------------------
Eric Hicks, Ryan Simms :)