I think it's already working. All of a sudden Quinn is getting snaps with the 1's? Yeah. Not this. Just coincidence...

Looks like I'm going to the game Sunday. I'll make sure to get pictures.

Lawlz @ the one dude who points out the Chiefs have lead in time of possession and first downs. Wonder if that dumbass has ever heard of garbage time?

If this benches Cassel all your sig lines are belong to PR Capone.

I want Quinn to play the Ravens... I would love nothing more than watching his garbage ass get destroyed by their D...

Would make the game quite enjoyable. Please Cassel, **** up so bad that you get pulled so we can watch Quinn get raped...

**** Quinn, a pure garbage shit QB.

I take it you're not a big Pioli fan for putting us in this position. Spew the vitriol. Tell us how you REALLY feel.

I feel better now.

I've sent an e mail to Florio at Profootball talk about this. I'm sure he will have his cronies check it out and if it looks like a story, he may post something. I know he did about the Tebow billboard last year.

LOL

It'd be cool to see the CBS pregame pick up on this.

"WE DESERVE BETTER: FIRE PIOLI" is the banner?

If so...heh heh...awesome.

Quinn might actually have an advantage in this game. He played against the Ravens twice a year while he was with the Browns. So he should know some of thier tendencies.

Since he hasn't played in forever, I doubt it. But he did put his helmelt on last game!!

Hmmm, has Riggle donated yet?

Uh...

They're talking about us on the NY Jets site:
http://www.jetsinsider.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=248728

Wonder how long before we're on every NFL fan board?

That would imply RAC would know them very well and have a great plan in place as well.

Expecting that to happen?

It would seem they think Lamar is still alive.

You can't expect Jet fans to know Lamar Hunt is no longer with us. Hell, they're Jet fans. They're one of the few teams that have gone longer without a SB appearance than US!

Meanwhile, Ajax the Parrot Joins the Chiefs Coalition. All is Well! Remain Calm!!!

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I was told at a Jets/Chiefs game in the Meadowlands that the Chiefs suck because they haven't won a SB since SB IV. I am not sure I have ever had a better, more easy, put-away comeback in my life.

That would be hilarious, considering he's on the Chiefs' payroll.

exactly. anonymous of course.

Social media has matured since we tried to get rid of King Carl. Social media and the fans can take these guys down. We can make it so uncomfortable to do business that the business landscape changes underneath their feet and they have no choice but to act.

Well, nobody ever accused jets fans of being intelligent.

Ok, sent money via paypal.

It's hit the yardbarker site. I'm on their email list already.
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/ar..._head_11860204

Chiefs fans to protest by flying banner over stadium

<abbr class="published" title="2012-10-02 00:51,">October 2, 2012 - 12:51 am</abbr> · 3 comments
by Zack Kelberman
in Kansas City Chiefs

http://helmet2helmet.net/wp-content/...hiefs-fans.jpgThey just got beat down at home by a bitter rival, are sitting in the AFC West cellar with a 1-3 record, and have many within the organization ready to turn the page on quarterback Matt Cassel.


It’s fair to conclude the Chiefs are in a bad place.
And with the Ravens coming to town in Week 5, smart money is on it going from bad to worse.


Despite handing Romeo Crennel the head coaching reigns, hoping he could change the culture tainted by Todd Haley, fundamental issues remain within the team, leading to blowout losses, a poor record and dwindling hope of a successful season.


It’s unfortunate considering the devout fanbase that still comes out in full force each week, even when there’s little to cheer for. However, the dismal situation has led to boiling point for those very fans, who’ve resorted to their own ‘Occupy’ movement in hopes of nudging upper management’s hand.


With the monetary commitment of fellow fans, one member of a Chiefs message board has organized a banner to fly over Arrowhead Stadium this Sunday, calling for, among other things, the firing of general manager Scott Pioli and benching of Cassel. As of early Tuesday morning, $1,055 have been raised for the cause. The tentative plan is for the banner to go airborne before kickoff, and perhaps take to the sky after the game, too.


They’re not stopping there, either. If enough money is raised, the same banner also could be flown at the next home contest, presumably to grab the attention of owner Clark Hunt.
Or so they wish.


I get that desperate times call for desperate measures, but we’ve seen this before and it never ends as hoped. Just six months ago, Dolphins fans lined the streets outside the team facilities, protesting for nearly the exact same reasons. The end result? Just a bunch of people given an excuse to shout and flaunt signs, while changing absolutely nothing.
Though this venture is more expensive, the outcome will ultimately turn out the same and, if anything, land a few folks on the local news.
But, hey, A+ for effort; at least they’re trying. Unlike the team, apparently.
(Photo: John Sleezer/McClatchy-Tribune)

Q X 5

How you like my sig? Not amazing, but fun nonetheless.

Not a fan of the whole "Arrowhead Spring" thing. That makes it sound lame and cheesy.

LOVE IT

Yeah. I was wanting to help orchestrate the reddit post... and edit the copy a bit. I can get those things to pop, if done right.

Good intentions, though... it just needed a bit more strategic thinking behind it... and it would have been best to launch on Sunday after we had pics of it, IMO.

+1

updated OP with paypal amt

This!

We need to think strategically and act logically. Get the most bang for our buck.

Got my confirmation email. You should see my contribution in your account. Wish I could see it live!

Dammit you guys. This had better have no effect.

No, no they haven't. It's odd how different two fanbases(Giants/Jets) can be considering they are from the exact same region.

bitch please

You Got Money
PP $ sent

WTF, the coalition is on board with the direction on the team?

no way do you put "donate" on a billboard. It will kill the incentive to drive traffic to a web site.

If this idea fails, someone please rename the lounge, "The Sopwith Camel." :D

There are some of those idiots here too :banghead:

Where the hell is donation? Done this morning.

Likewise

In for $25.

There are a lot more people who donated that I don't on this list.

OK, here are my thoughts on the next step...

If the national media picks up and gives the slightest mention of the banner.. then it is DONE.. no need to fly it again, it would have substantially diminished returns. If there is NO national coverage at all (seems highly unlikely) then I would say it may be worth flying it again.

If we do get national coverage (even a little) then I think you go with a billboard if it is economically feasible. If not, then I suggest looking into expanding the online reach and other grassroots efforts like a concessions boycott or whatnot.

You, me and Bwana at least.

yeah, let's cut pr_capone some slack, it's a nightmare trying to sift through paypal donations and figure out what's from whom and the like. If you use the NOTE field and put your username in there, it would be easier but it still is a bitch to try to keep track of. Of all the things he is tackling right now, I'd put 'updating the donor list' smack dab at the bottom of the priority list.

I'll offer to help PR. Been keeping the peoples money straight for the packages for the troops and nzoners bash.

I coin the phrase "Arrowhead Spring" last night in post 408, nobody says a damn thing about it, and then it shows up in a YardBarker story? I feel a bit violated.

Well I guess I contributed something to the whole thing, if not money yet.

I did just making sure that the outer towners get the credit for helping out, that this is not just a local effort but a national effort. That's all.

Wow, that'll show 'em!

Since he added me last night, I agree with this. :D

Not sure if one of you did this, but there is a "bench Matt Cassel" page on FB. Like it. Sorry if repost but im not reading through 63 pages. There is also an article on there that mentions your little crusade. Kudos to you, youre my hero. PS, myself and both my roommates are going to try to send money. Joe is signing up on the planet as we speak.

Bingo

Before someone gets all gung ho on the billboard idea, you better check all the laws Missouri has in place for them. I can tell you from recent experience, it could be a colossal waste of time and effort if you don't familiarize yourself with the regs.

He sent me a PM and he works 12 hour shifts. He will get us all on there. :thumb: I can't wait to see some shots of this thing in the air. :)

I am going to disagree with you. If you stop flying the banner after getting some media attention than it looks like that is all we were after. You keep flying the banner until actual changes are made (providing funds keep coming in). Continuing the flights shows it is not just a moment of venting frustration but, that we are serious about this. Especially as a grass roots average fan donating to the cause week in and week out.

Pursue other avenues but, do not abandon the flights.

folks - honestly - i see the idea of a movie in here somewhere - if this groundswell continues and results in change? impossible? - not really!

In for $20US from canada!!!

The next step should be we just buy the team from Clark.

Think he'd take $600 for it?

If we keep putting pressure on him maybe he'll crack Howard Hughs style.

The way things are going there may be enough collective money to buy out the contracts of both Cassel and Pioli and send them both out of Arrowhead for good.

Can someone take a pic of the banner please? Sure as hell won't be on tv anywhere

I'm surprised no major news outlet has picked this up. This seems like something Florio at profootballtalk would run with

If Tebow were flying the plane, they'd pick it up

I saw the Chris Hansen tweets earlier, but didn't see his latest article from bleacherreport.com posted yet. Sorry if repost.

The Kansas City Chiefs Should Stick With Matt Cassel

LMAOLMAOLMAO

Contact: Associated Press - They should distribute the news on the national wire

http://www.ap.org/company/contact-us


Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer - wire source of news and information on the KC Chiefs

https://twitter.com/APdaveskretta


That is great!!!

What the author fails to realize is that Cassel ALREADY HAS BEEN Pioli's downfall. That is the number one reason, in a list of many, that we have turned on him.

Well we will have to disagree here (a rare event!).. I just think the banner's return on investment will be so low that the money would be better spent on other avenues. If you keep changing things up, the media keeps reporting on it. "OH look, those banner guys are now doing a billboard!" "oh look those crazy billboard guys are having a {insert crazy event} to protest"

I just don't see as much coverage for "oh look, the banner is back again for the 4th week..."

This is probably accurate, but we're tired of seeing Cassel trotted out there every Sunday to suck ass. The other two QB's are at least up to sucking equally, furthering the evidence that this organization knows exacly squat about picking a QB. Exactly how much run does Pioli get for being a part of the team that LUCKILY drafted Brady.

I'm not sure of the perfect wording for the banner, but whatever it takes to remove Cassel is the biggest key. Hell even Daniel Snyder is taking less heat now that they have RGIII, Geno Smith may just make Peeholy tolerable.

Agreed...it will lose it's burst after 1 week, maybe 2. It's initial shock value will not be increased. If it can get time before and ideally after the game it's accomplished most of what it ever will.

IMO, we turn the 2nd banner/billboard into a call-to-action of some sort.

We ask the fans to blackout some game. Maybe the last game of the year... something.

If we are just bitching... fine. But, I'd like to see some mass action when the fans do or don't do something in a coordinated fashion.

Exactly! Each week of inaction should prompt further more extreme measures.

Escalation dominance works. (a little cold war theory for Raidehader to get behind! :D)

How bout for the final hooray we buy a Chevy Tahoe driven by Kc Wolf to pick Pioli up during the pre-game intro of the last home game of the season and KC drives him back to Boston?

Hey Teedub did you say Fox 4 was going to interview PR? I just got a tweet from a reporter saying that this is a great story and will be passed along to the producers.

updated OP with new total