[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by 3rd&Long

At this time of year, it's hard to find any football related topics here and that, coupled with the powers of the site seeing to it that I still don't have thread creating privileges, I'll have my say here.

The Chiefs will be a marginal playoff capable team this upcoming season. I know, you've seen the projections of a 8.5 winning season from others but I do agree with it. Why? Let's start with Mahomes. He might blast out of the gate, never look back and be an instant force and star. Chances of that happening given the history of untested QBs in the league? Not so fast.

I incurred wrath from most all when I stated last season that Watkins was better because he's already proven, to me, to be the exception to the young QB impacting the league. Mahomes may prove me wrong. He may light up the skies and scare the dogpoop out of the opposing teams but is it likely in his advanced rookie season? Methinks not.

I've seen this Chiefs team too many decades. I have. Call it cynical if you will, call it negative but I choose to call it realistic. The 2d reason is the owner. Hunt Jr. is not a winner. He's a showboat PR sycophant mainly focused on profit margins (nothing wrong with that) but intent on staying 'competitive' only to pacify the fans and keep those turnstiles and merchandise sales turning and humming. Hunt Jr. is a poor excuse of a NFL owner.

I could be wrong and will admit to same if I am. Right now, I don't see the need.

The powers that be is a config file, btw.