Top Ten Reasons To Be Really Excited For 2013
 

I can't wait until the season. I am super excited for the new Chiefs. Here's why.

1. Alex Smith. Say what you want, but we were all there at the tail end of 2011, that shit season where we honestly had to root for a team without Eric Berry and Jamaal Charles, with Matt ****ing Cassel under center, and still managed to go 7-9. That was a weird, difficult season, but we were all there for the Kyle Orton Experiment in the last three games. While Kyle Orton was no world beater, it was the only time since Trent Green was under center did I not cringe watching the offense walk onto the field. I just knew that Damon Huard, Brody Croyle, Tyler Thigpen, Matt Cassel, Tyler Palko, and Brady Quinn were going to find ways to lose games. But Kyle Orton, especially in the wake of the Packers upset, was serviceable and it kept the game very interesting. I happen to think Alex Smith is far better than Orton, and in the right system, he can be a Top 12 guy like he has been the past two years. And if I get to root for a team that actually HAS A CAPABLE QUARTERBACK, I simply don't know what I'm going to do.

2. Coaching staff. I seem to always like the offensive systems implanted by our coaches. Herm Edwards favored a power run game with Larry Johnson, and I loved it (when it was working), and Todd Haley/Charlie Weis was gambling and aggressive, and I loved that too. I don't know if that makes me a homer -- I think it just means I really love football, but whatever. But I really liked the pistol when it was run by Thigpen, even if Thigpen had no clue what he was doing. The more I learn about its ability to capitalize off the QB as an athlete, and its difficulty in defending, the more I like. But our offense was bad, bad, bad last year because we had an OC who was probably the worst I've seen. Reid & company will hopefully install an offense that will stay for years, and keep defenses guessing instead of keying in on one or two things we're doing. This will legitimately change everything, as it will make our offense capable (if not dynamic), and our defense will step up now that they aren't just resting for three plays and a punt.

3. Offensive line. I've started a thread on this already. This offensive line gets me hard, and that's a True Fan thing to say but I ****ing love a good offensive line. There's literally no scheme we can't run because our offensive line will give us the ability to at least try it out adequately. Jeff Allen at left guard still spooks me, but Reid seems high on the guy.

4. Improved defense. The name of the game is to improve yourself as much as possible, and the Chiefs have mostly done that across all three levels. In the secondary, we're now legitimately six or seven-deep. At linebacker, what was a weakness at inside linebacker is now a strength with an infusion of talent with Akeem Jordan and Nico Johnson. And I'm high on Catapano. I think DeVito is an upgrade over Dorsey, and Poe's development is going to make him fun to watch.

5. Legit talent at TE. The past two years of praying Jake O'Connell or Steve Maneri could develop faster are finally put to rest. Neither Kevin Boss or Tony Moeaki are fun to root for if you're fearing injury every single time they get hit. Anthony Fasano is not a flashy player but he is a solid contributor with good hands, which this offense desperately needs, and Travis Kelce is a slam dunk at tight end -- I think he'll be very good this year if he stays off the sauce.

6. We are better insulated against injuries. Chalk this up to depth. QB and OLB are the only exceptions, as we're pretty thin there, but I like our depth at RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, ILB, and secondary. Hopefully Smith, Hali, and Houston stay healthy all year.

7. Easy schedule. I think the Chiefs could make a lot of noise against this schedule. There's only like four games that I think are cannot-wins, and two are against the Donks.

8. Dontari Poe. Already have a thread on this guy.

9. Jamaal Charles. Even when the team is 2-14, there are few pleasures greater than watching Charles glide through a hole. He is such a beautiful runner (NTTAWTT).

10. Nico Johnson. I was high on this guy all draft season, and I love that he's a Chief. Right now it sounds like he's battling against Akeem Jordan for that other ILB slot, and I think he'll own it by the end of preseason. Nico is such a great field general and an excellent two-down thumper. He stood out to me playing at Alabama, and with the improved play along the DL this year, it would be hard not to expect him to thrive in Kansas City.

**** you.

You son of a bitch.

tYLER bRAY

Not much to add, but just wanted to say I liked your post! I agree that there is much to be excited about. :clap:

Yeah, can't wait for Dontari Poe to hit the field. : (

Alex Smith sucks

Why would you be excited about a qb who puts up 185 yards a game? Haven't we seen that already? For god's sake the guy has one 300 yard game the past 2 seasons.

:popcorn:

I am excited but they will have to show me.

True fan gif: for an 8-8 season

The Chiefs don't strike me as exciting. More of a fall asleep on the couch during games kind of team.

Yeah, but he has three 300 yard games over his entire career.

I'm all in !



Like every ****ing year at this time.

I'm at this. Prove it to me or GTFO. I can see that this team can be good but it's going come down to if we can win in the playoffs for me to get excited and have trust. Can Alex Smith stay on the field and be an effective passer? That is the big question yet to be seen.

ROFL

Yep there is a lot to get excited about- we have a very solid team with great coaching. It is going to be a great year.

ROFL

Top Ten lists.... they've been done!

I'll guaran-god-damn-tee you this:
If Alex Smith puts up 185 yards per game in Andy Reid's offense, he'll be on the bench by midseason.

This is NOT the same thing as Pioli and Cassel. Reid has, historically, benched anyone who was not producing very, very quickly.

Real top ten reasons to be excited:

1. Alex Smith might realize he sucks and quit

2. Andy Reid might burp up a coach who doesn't think Alex Smith is a good QB

3. Eric Fisher might sit on Branden Albert's shoulders to form the tallest LT in the NFL

4. Might not lose defensive starters to murder-suicides this year

5. Will be fun to watch transition to a roster of 52 TEs and FBs

6. Andy Reid ate the bones

7. Only have to watch 16 games

8. Dontari Poe will look great in KC Wolf costume

9. Jamaal Charles only has two ACLs; much lower risk of tearing one than if he had 50 or 60 ACLs

10. Maybe we'll bring in Tyler Thigpen to run the pistol!!!!!

And admit he was wrong? And who would be taking his place?

Highly doubt it.

[QUOTE=Direckshun;9684233]I can't wait until the season. I am super excited for the new Chiefs. Here's why.

1. Alex Smith. Will he be Trent Green or Steve Bono? I'm going to trust Reid's touch with QB's until I see otherwise.

2. Coaching staff. Holy smokes, this is quite a staff. I mean there's a lot of proven talent here. I'm particularly pleased by Childress's presence, as I think it's like having an extra OC/QB coach to the already extra OC/QB coach that Reid represents. Tyler Bray walked into the BEST situation he possibly could have. I'm loving the offensive braintrust fer sure.

3. Offensive line. Should be a real strength. I'm still not certain they won't move Albert soon. There are some teams that REALLY don't have a guy yet, and we kind of have 3 starting caliber OT's at this point.

4. Improved defense. Simply being aggressive should result in a lot better play. You're right though, this secondary is DEEP now, and they've added known NFL caliber bodies at each level.

5. Legit talent at TE. Kelce and Moeaki on the field at the same time? Dude. If Moeaki can play....

6. We are better insulated against injuries. One of the most important tasks in front of a GM. This was the biggest Pioli failure after QB.

7. Easy schedule. I've said 10-6, but I really think it could be better. It's hard to underestimate just how brutally bad the coaching and QB play was last year.

8. Dontari Poe. He flashed at times as a rookie. He should be better this year.

9. Jamaal Charles.He should put up HUGE numbers in a Reid offense.

10. Nico Johnson. I like this guy too. Johnson & Johnson has a nice ring to it.

And Thigpen isn't good enough to hold Alex's jock.

and....ignore. Sigh of contentment...moving on.

Good thread. Now that the draft is over, it seems that the Geno Smith infection will start to clear up and perhaps people will go back to a slightly less hostile approach to this new team.

Awesome

He's done it every single time. Why would you think not? He benched Pedersen for a rookie McNabb that nobody else thought was ready. He benched McNabb for Kolb. He benched Kolb for Vick. There were injuries involved as well, but he benched Vick for Foles.

None of the guys waiting in the wings were thought to be any great shakes until their number came up but Reid didn't hesitate.

You can try to pretend that we've hired another spineless hack, but that's not what the resume says.

The mindless, moronic hatefest has made this place pretty intolerable. I never used to have an ignore list, but I do now.

If you are correct Chris then we are in for a looooong season & this thread is pointless, unless it says "looking forward to the 1st overall pick again"

11. Fullbacks baby!

FYP

and true fans rejoice!!!!1!!1

Very excited about Steve Tasker commentary.

let's be honest it's the vocal minority that's instigating the hostile responses.

You're slacking.

This is one of the worst troll posts of yours I've ever read.

I'm excited that turnovers should be drastically reduced and 3rd down efficiency should be improved. This is going to help an already good D quite a bit.

I'm excited to see Justin Houston with another year under his belt. Hoping Hali can put another 2-3 really good seasons together.

I'm hoping the revamped OL can begin to dominate the LOS. Stone the pass rushers and fire out on running plays. I hated the way a bunch of our opponents could blow up our OL into the backfield on running plays not allowing Charles to get his yards consistantly.

We're going to get you on board son, it's only a matter of time.

ROFL yep that is what I meant to say.

I'll admit Thiggy is terrible at holding jocks (who can forget his 77% jockdrop rate in '09?) but he is GREAT at throwing footballs!!!

Ignore the TRUTH all you want, MAN.

ALEX SMITH DID 9/11

How am I trolling brah? I'm legitimately excited for those ten very legitimate reasons!!!

I'm excited about the upcoming season. Things can only look up.

Only to be said again after the 1st game

Things to be "excited" about?

Well, our best case scenario is that our qb puts up numbers well, well above anything he's ever done in 7 years, and that we'll incorporate parts of a pistol offense that half the league will probably also try to copy just like the wildcat from a few years ago.

**** that shit - the only thing I can see being actually excited about is charles possibly breaking off a few more runs.

Unless you really do get excited about offensive lineman, nothing this off season really warrants excitement - only mild curiosity.

Hey, remember this:

Do you want to know what Alex Smith has done in the same circumstances?

He's 28-5-1 in games where there were more rushes than passes

He's 1-1 in games with the same number of rushes and passes

He's 11-35 when he's asked to throw more than the RBs run

And that is on a vastly more talented team, only one of those 5 losses with more runs has come since December 2006.

And the last two seasons?

8-4 vs 14-1-1.

Speaks of an enormously talented team being held back by one guy.

Over the last 4, it's 10-18 vs 18-1-1.

The 49ers were a pretty weak team roster wise for the first 4 years of Alex Smith's career, especially on the OL. They had a few nice players like Staley, Gore and Davis, but not much else.

Then they draft Crabtree, but he holds out for his entire rookie year, so his rookie season turned out to be 2010 instead of 2009.

Then in 2010, they finally upgrade the OL, but Anthony Davis had some rookie struggles (especially against us that year. We owned him).

2011 was the year the offense as a whole finally started to come together because of good coaching. But even then they had a few problems, like Adam Snyder and Chilo Rachal.

With that strong supporting cast, Alex Smith was top 10 in QBR the last 2 years, never threw INT's and had a good completion %.

I think we have a good enough roster on offense to help Alex maintain those numbers.

What's worse?

Alex Smith or Hurricane Katrina?

The number 1 on your least, has me the least ****ing excited. This is the least excited i have been entering a KC Chiefs season, since well i became a Chiefs fan.

Alex Smith, Katrina fills up stadiums, Smith is going to clear Arrowhead. lol

Holy shit, the perfect response.

LMAO LMAO

That's a winner, fellas

How nice.. an educated man. :thumb:

Die.

He missed 4 games. San Fran was also 3-1 at the time he signed.

I think Alex Smith is a solid game manager, nothing more, and I was not happy that we hired Andy Reid.

So, no matter what else we do, those two things temper any possible excitement I would otherwise have.

I am not getting any younger, and I just don't see this coach getting this team a SB, and have even less confidence that it will happen with this QB.

:whackit:

Eat my poop, BUDDY.

Best post I have ever seen. Ever.

When you first brought up Marc Trestman's name during SOC as a possibility, I knew next to nothing about him. My interest grew when Romeo got fired.

I look at what Chicago has been doing this offseason, and I think more and more that we should have hired Trestman instead.

It sucks that Clark thought he needed to get a recognizable and well-established name in the NFL in order to win back fans. I think that hastiness will eventually implode this team similar to the way it did once Vermeil retired and all the veterans got too old.

You know it's going to be an ugly list when alex smith is not only on it, but first.

Isn't Trestman gonna run the option with Cutler? That's gonna be really interesting to see.

Loses points for the "lol" at the end, though.

LET US DO THE LOLLING.

I don't know, is Crabtree going to miss his entire rookie season again?

You really want to just erase 2005-2010, huh?

When they ran more than Smith threw during those horrible, bleak years, they were 14-4. When Smith threw more than they ran, they were 4-31.

ROFLROFLROFL

Here's another reason to be excited. The D Bowe show just said Jamaal Charles will lead the league in rushing yards and Bowe himself will lead the league in receptions and touchdowns.

I admire your enthusiasm, but is it necessary to post the same god damn thing in every ****ing thread?

I've only posted this in two threads.

KEEP IT THAT WAY

Hey, i was laughing when i typed that! Funny is funny!

Does this mean you are starting to show some restraint?

I like this thread, but I'm not sure why TE's are at 5, and Nico is at 10.

Maybe I'm just that excited for the guy, but TE's, really?

I'm excited about Donnie Avery. I think he can be a problem for DB's after he catches the ball.

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