2010 Predictions

[Ralphy Boy]

Just thought I'd go on record now.

Like most people I fully believe that, before he was hired, Pioli discussed with Clark the slow process of building a winner. That it takes time and that they can be competitive early without spending a lot in the way of bonus money. Now that they've had their first blackout in 19 years and are about to unveil a "new" stadium, I think the heat will be on to be competitive much sooner. I'd have to imagine that season ticket renewals are at an all time low.

Given that Haley's hiring looks like a complete FAIL and that those seats aren't going to fill themselves, I think Pioli will have to deviate from his plan to bring in reinforcements much sooner than he thought he would.

Given that, I predict we'll see the following:
Anquan Boldin in a KC uniform. Romeo Crennel & Charlie Weis become the new coordinators. I also think we'll make a bit of a splash in free agency by adding a defensive playmaker.

I'm not a big fan of Romeo, as his defenses sucked in Cleveland and I think that BB was always the brains behind the NE defenses. He's still way better than Clancy and I think the hiring of both he and Weis would get a lot of fans excited, which translates into selling tickets.

Boldin wants a new contract and has worn out his welcome in Arizona. With the continued development of Steve Breaston and the emergence of a running game, I don't think they'll pay to keep the 29 year old Boldin. Especially since they have to figure out something with Darnell Dockett & Karlos Dansby.

[Dark Horse]

I predict that Chiefs fans in unison will shout the word WHO when our 1st pick is announced in april.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

I predict that Chiefs fans in unison will shout the word WHO when our 1st pick is announced in april.

Most of us know who Terrance Cody is, so WHO won't be the word being shouted in unison.

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by Coogs

Most of us know who Terrance Cody is, so WHO won't be the word being shouted in unison.

Yeah but the mods won't allow for typing the other word that comes to mind.

[POND_OF_RED]

I thought Boldin and Haley hated one another. Was that just overhyped media speculation? I predict that Ronnie Brown and Vince Wilfork propel us TO THE SHIP!!!

[bsp4444]

I predict a slow, gradual improvement, but at the end of the year we will still be questioning the quarterback, coach, and defensive scheme.

[Stanley Nickels]

As a product of a number of rebuildings-- Royals, Chiefs, etc-- I'm getting pretty sick of GMs preaching the philosophy of patience during the process. I've been patient. The last time one of the teams I root for won a championship was in 1985. I was two. Quite frankly, I'm not one to believe we should simply stand pat for three seasons, allowing the team to lose to stockpile draft picks. Because, you don't foster any culture of expectations to win. Why do teams who pick in the lower 1/3 of the draft order continually stay there? The obvious answer is, they keep winning. The less apparent answer is, they're expected to win. They dominate off-seasons, they're able to draft BPAs, because they're not always filling the gaping holes that cause the bad teams to look terrible. When you continually plug holes on a bad team, other ones emerge. Because you're "rebuilding", while your high-value draft picks from the past three seasons are being fostered in an environment where losing is acceptable as long as there's a disguise of some greater future. I just hate it. It's losers justifying losing based on the theory of drafting.
I understand things don't happen overnight. But the free agency market isn't just table scraps; it's full of players who can form solid cores to get teams a few more wins and, at the very least, teach youngsters who will form your core in the future, that you can win and still improve in subsequent years. Screw the Detroit and St. Louis (and, frankly, Kansas City) strategies of building solely through the draft. Your strategy should be: If we're stuck near the top due to injuries, bad bounces, or what have you, we'd better draft a stud playmaker because we can stockpile 5techs in the later rounds.

Sorry for the rant, I just am so frustrated with this 20 year rebuilding process.

[Bane]

Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED

I thought Boldin and Haley hated one another. Was that just overhyped media speculation? I predict that Ronnie Brown and Vince Wilfork propel us TO THE SHIP!!!

I say Boldin never plays for KC.We draft Tate or Bryant and get our #1 WR.As far as Weiss and Crennel go,1 maybe but no way we bring in both.I'd much rather Wade Phillips gets fired and takes over our D.

[Extra Point]

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

As a product of a number of rebuildings-- Royals, Chiefs, etc-- I'm getting pretty sick of GMs preaching the philosophy of patience during the process. I've been patient. The last time one of the teams I root for won a championship was in 1985. I was two. Quite frankly, I'm not one to believe we should simply stand pat for three seasons, allowing the team to lose to stockpile draft picks. Because, you don't foster any culture of expectations to win. Why do teams who pick in the lower 1/3 of the draft order continually stay there? The obvious answer is, they keep winning. The less apparent answer is, they're expected to win. They dominate off-seasons, they're able to draft BPAs, because they're not always filling the gaping holes that cause the bad teams to look terrible. When you continually plug holes on a bad team, other ones emerge. Because you're "rebuilding", while your high-value draft picks from the past three seasons are being fostered in an environment where losing is acceptable as long as there's a disguise of some greater future. I just hate it. It's losers justifying losing based on the theory of drafting.
I understand things don't happen overnight. But the free agency market isn't just table scraps; it's full of players who can form solid cores to get teams a few more wins and, at the very least, teach youngsters who will form your core in the future, that you can win and still improve in subsequent years. Screw the Detroit and St. Louis (and, frankly, Kansas City) strategies of building solely through the draft. Your strategy should be: If we're stuck near the top due to injuries, bad bounces, or what have you, we'd better draft a stud playmaker because we can stockpile 5techs in the later rounds.

Sorry for the rant, I just am so frustrated with this 20 year rebuilding process.

Sig makes me laugh. The comments make me sober.

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

I predict that Chiefs fans in unison will shout the word WHO when our 1st pick is announced in april.

This.

[wild1]

They will be better. Not great, but 5-7 wins.

[Extra Point]

Jim Fassel may be the OC. Charlie Weis will take a year off, to decompress.

[jettio]

I am figuring that the uncertainty over the CBA had something to do with Pioli's decision making since he has been here.

Best case is he has set the Chiefs up to make the best of it no matter how the labor situation is resolved.

I think the next two offseasons are Pioli's chance to show that he knows what he is doing.

[HotRoute]

weis in as oc/qb coach , some no name in as dc , and a draft that makes us all sad. overall i bet we win 4-6 games and haley's job goes into suddendeath, pioli will then promote weis to HC and finally pull off a decent draft and we might go 10-6 the next year at best

[DaKCMan AP]

I predict DaKCMan AP will continue to be Awesome.