It's been a long time coming. Adiós.

[OnTheWarpath15]

It's time for me to bow out. It's been almost 10 years, and I'm tired.

Tired of the false narratives. Tired of people arguing the poster instead of the post. Tired of discussing football with people who favor excuses over evidence. Tired of wasting time talking about an organization that hasn't won a playoff game in the lifetime of a college senior. Tired of watching other great posters leaving entirely or posting less, weakening the Football IQ this place was known for 5-10 years ago.

I know posting a thread instead of just walking away will open the door for many to take their cheap shots - we all know who they are - and if you don't, just wait. They'll show themselves. Those of you that know me privately know this has been building for a long time.

With all that said, I'll say what I've always said: This team has talent, but will continually fall short as long as they keep thinking you can win in the postseason consistently with average QB play. You don't put enough pressure on the opposing defense, and it puts too much pressure on your defense - if they don't have a near-perfect day, you lose.

Peters and Conley were great picks and should make an impact in the years to come. Should be fun to watch. (What? According to some, I NEVER say anything positive - just another false narrative) While I doubt he'll get his shot, I'd like to see if Murray can be that franchise guy, or if he fell for reasons other than what people here assume - namely, his height and injury history. Hopefully they get Houston signed long-term, because if they don't they are in deep, deep shit. The defense tends to carry this team, and Houston is the most important cog in said defense.

I've made a lot of great friends here that are still friends to this day, and will continue to be. This place was awesome when it was more community based - when there would be gatherings, tailgates, etc. Now, it's littered with trolls that take advantage of the anonymity of the internet and would never show their face in public. That attitude has weakened this place considerably, IMHO.

For those of you I call a friend, we'll be in touch. If anyone that isn't already a friend privately or on Facebook/Twitter wants to continue to keep in touch, I'll keep my PM's open for a week or so.

Thanks, Kyle. It was fun for a while. Queue the "well, bye/sour grapes" posts in 3...2...1.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Yep. My Chiefs apathy is at an all time high. Until they win a freaking playoff game there is nothing to be positive or happy about.

Pretty much this. Just stay out of the Chiefs talk right now, because its pretty much worthless to talk about and enjoy the other conversations - baseball, other sports, DC is always an adventure lol.

[Fish]

Now the Chiefs will win the Superbowl this year, and you'll rue the day. Rue it I tell you..

I'll see you elsewhere, bud.

[Rain Man]

I envision leaving the board as stepping outside onto a porch with all of the other people who left. You hang out and chat with Skip Towne and Mr. Blond and Enddelt, and then after a while you come back in.

[R8RFAN]

You all are not winning a ****ing super bowl again ever, You will be lucky to ever win another playoff game so all of you may as well quit the forum and go play in the traffic.

[C3HIEF3S]

Sorry to hear about this, OTWP.
I'm still a relatively new poster here, so I haven't been here and connected with the guys who've been here for 10+ years. But it sucks to see the good ones go. I stay clear of any Chiefs bs threads here anymore. Just not worth the energy to argue. I hope that you can take some time off of CP and be back for the season's start. You will be missed by many.

[DaNewGuy]

Take errrrrrr easy

[R8RFAN]

Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

Sorry to hear about this, OTWP.
I'm still a relatively new poster here, so I haven't been here and connected with the guys who've been here for 10+ years. But it sucks to see the good ones go. I stay clear of any Chiefs bs threads here anymore. Just not worth the energy to argue. I hope that you can take some time off of CP and be back for the season's start. You will be missed by many.

stfu n00b

['Hamas' Jenkins]

[BigMeatballDave]

I'm sorry, I was eating a Milky Way...

[mikeyis4dcats.]

My take: no one forces you to read anything. If you want football topics, then read them. If you don't like the posts, it's certainly easy enough to skim past them, put users on ignore, or do whatever.

[Gonzo]

God, you actually come here to talk football??? Wtf were you thinking?

[BlackHelicopters]

Quality human being. Please stay.

[Rasputin]

Gunter glieben glauchen globen

[milkman]

Other than this forum, I don't do social media.

So, good luck, path.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I've seen this idea that "no one left talks good football anymore" floated around from time to time, as well as the occasional "who are the top football minds here?" type threads.

I'd just like to see a list of these dozens of geniuses who've left, who are these masterminds?... Parker? didnt always agree with him but sure, a top football poster IMO, but who else?

Who are these incredible minds, inquiring minds want to know?

Frankly, this whole idea of "who are the best football guys" is a bunch of popularity contest dogshit mixed with "who do I usually agree with"... as far as straight up X's and O's, theres basically Sorter and Sully... everything else is just informed (or not so informed in many cases) OPINIONS.

I've flipped you some shit over the years OTWP, for good reason IMO... but its still too bad you're gonna bail out right before the Chiefs best season in God knows how long.

You're as passionate about football and pay as much attention to it as anyone here... but the "football IQ around here lately" argument is just plain junk.

See you in three months.

Actually, I think we've had an influx of pretty solid football posters the last couple of years. There's always a handful of complete dipshits, but a lot of those are guys who were here before OTW58 started.

He's just being pissy because people are actually excited to see this team in action for the 2015 season versus busting on Alex Smith 24/7, of which he's always been a major proponent of since the trade. (You can see this in the OP - defense carrying the team, etc.)

Back to back winning seasons and a real shot this year and he's bailing because he's left holding the tar bucket and bag of feathers with only two or three complete dingleberries standing behind him.