ChiefsPlanet It's been a long time coming. Adiós. - Page 36

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-01-2015, 02:04 PM

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.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-08-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

And I have no doubt that if they are in need of a starting QB and there's someone worth taking at their draft position they have that year, they would do it.

That's the million dollar question isn't it?

What are they going to do to put the final piece of this team together?

IMO, it's the only reason worth hanging around.

Eleazar · 07-08-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

That's the million dollar question isn't it?

What are they going to do to put the final piece of this team together?

IMO, it's the only reason worth hanging around.

They obviously feel that Alex Smith is good enough to get to the Super Bowl with, so you should probably sit back and enjoy the ride.

Discuss Thrower · 07-08-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

Do you not realize that the salary cap is slotted now. No longer the gazillion $$$ contracts?

Your argument would have held water 5 years ago but not now.

Think less Sam Bradford and more Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck and Joe Flacco.

Discuss Thrower · 07-08-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

And I have no doubt that if they are in need of a starting QB and there's someone worth taking at their draft position they have that year, they would do it.

There was a perfect opportunity to get a QB and let him sit for multiple years behind Alex Smith with Teddy Bridgewater...

But Dee ****ing Ford was picked instead.

**RealSNR** · 07-08-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

And I have no doubt that if they are in need of a starting QB and there's someone worth taking at their draft position they have that year, they would do it.

It's that kind of thinking that takes a team naturally into 30+ year droughts without drafting a QB in the first round.

The point isn't about the outright refusal to draft a QB ever. You're right, that's not what's taking place. What IS taking place is the mantra of how this franchise goes about approaching QBs in the draft. In order to break the cycle, we're gonna have to be about changing the thought process of when it's okay to draft one.

And if Clark doesn't hire people who will do that, then guess where the buck stops?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-08-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

They obviously feel that Alex Smith is good enough to get to the Super Bowl with, so you should probably sit back and enjoy the ride.

I often feel that chocolate ice cream should rain from the sky in conjunction with M&M's. That doesn't stop me from realizing that the meteorological possibilities are, shall we say,...slim?

Brock · 07-08-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

They obviously feel that Alex Smith is good enough to get to the Super Bowl with, so you should probably sit back and enjoy the ride.

I doubt very much they feel that way.

**The Franchise** · 07-08-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

When even a Rams fan knows that Murray was taken in 2014 and Bray was signed as an UDFA in 2013 along with Daniel to backup Smith in 2013.

God damnt.....that's what I get for doing work at the same time.

Discuss Thrower · 07-08-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I doubt very much they feel that way.

There are about 45 million reasons that say they do.

**Bearcat** · 07-08-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

It's that kind of thinking that takes a team naturally into 30+ year droughts without drafting a QB in the first round.

The point isn't about he outright refusal to draft a QB ever. It's changing the thought process of when it's okay to draft one.

Exactly... some teams actually draft QBs, knowing they can get draft picks later if one develops into anything at all.

Then there are the teams who spend draft picks for other teams' unwanted QBs...

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-08-2015, 05:51 PM

I believe they "feel" that they can win a play off game or two with Smith, and buy some time.

I have faith in Dorsey, and soon he will take the reigns 100% in these matters and do what needs to be done.

BigCatDaddy · 07-08-2015, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

And I have no doubt that if they are in need of a starting QB and there's someone worth taking at their draft position they have that year, they would do it.

We are in need and there was. He now plays for the Vikings.

Eleazar · 07-08-2015, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

There was a perfect opportunity to get a QB and let him sit for multiple years behind Alex Smith with Teddy Bridgewater...

But Dee ****ing Ford was picked instead.

Were you also a "Geno at 1.1" disciple?

Discuss Thrower · 07-08-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

Were you also a "Geno at 1.1" disciple?

Does Todd Blackledge vindicate Carl Peterson for passing on Aaron Rodgers?

**RealSNR** · 07-08-2015, 05:57 PM

God forbid we draft a bust QB.

We already likely got a bust pass rusher on our hands and quite possibly a bust OT, but if it's a QB that busts?

DOOM!!!!!

07-01-2015, 02:04 PM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2181115	It's been a long time coming. Adiós. 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.
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