Rams Don't Want to Follow KC Football Model

[Chiefnj2]

“Do we want to be the Chiefs, Texans or Jets?” That’s a question that bounced around the Rams’ hierarchy over the past three months, as they decided whether to break the bank to move up to No. 1. In other words, three franchises trying to go deep into the playoffs with strong defenses and questionable quarterback situations (though I’d argue Kansas City is better than that, but I’m not the one asking the question). The quest for the quarterback gained momentum as the off-season went on, got very serious at the Ole Miss Pro Day on March 28, and was consummated because it made too much sense for the needs of both teams.

- MMQB

[RealSNR]

Also, I gotta laugh that the Rams are the franchise that fell ass over tea kettle into Kurt Warner. They basically followed the Chiefs blueprint- acquire veterans and try to get lucky with your random backups


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[Discuss Thrower]

The Chiefs have had a mostly parallel record to Washington since he start of the 2005 season. Both are 1-4 in playoff games in that span. Only difference between them beside overall win-loss record (.414 for D.C. .448 for KC) is Washingotn's one division title.

Beyond the Jason Campbell experiment and selling the farm for RG3 but then opting for Kirk Cousins due to Griffin's injuries and ineffectiveness, the 'skins have trotted out journeymen QBs for the better part of a decade -just the same as the Chiefs have.

[dj56dt58]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

The Chiefs have had a mostly parallel record to Washington since he start of the 2005 season. Both are 1-4 in playoff games in that span. Only difference between them beside overall win-loss record (.414 for D.C. .448 for KC) is Washingotn's one division title.

Beyond the Jason Campbell experiment and selling the farm for RG3 but then opting for Kirk Cousins due to Griffin's injuries and ineffectiveness, the 'skins have trotted out journeymen QBs for the better part of a decade -just the same as the Chiefs have.

The Chiefs have been a little better at it though grabbing guys like Montanna green and smith

[Rain Man]

If the Rams don't follow the Chiefs' model, they won't have the Chiefs' success.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

The Chiefs have been a little better at it though grabbing guys like Montanna green and smith

Going back to the 1993 season and onward the Redskins have one fewer playoff win than KC and is worse on overall win and loss.

Or how about this: Since the beginning of the 2011 season, KC has nine extra regular seasons wins and one playoff victory in an extra playoff game over the 'skins even though Washington had the worst possible outcome in RG3 failing after they sold the farm to draft him.

[RunKC]

You can't compare the Chiefs pre-2013 to now. Yes they are using a similar plan, but the difference is the GM, and it's a gigantic difference.

King Carl couldn't put together a balanced roster like this one. The 90's were pretty damn close, but this Chiefs team is younger and better constructed with talent compared to those teams, and you need that if you're using this plan.

[chiefzilla1501]

I'm all for drafting a QB, but let's not get carried away here. The Rams may not want to follow the Chiefs' model, but that doesn't mean they're doing it the smart way.

**** kroenke. Would make me very happy to see this draft pick fail because with as much as they're giving up, it's going to be a kick in the face to him.

[nychief]

Who gives a shit? Honestly.

[Ming the Merciless]

Good for them...if this pans out, they could be perennial contender.

If not, hey....they'll be the Rams still.....

I gotta admire teams who are willing to swing the bat....Risky Risky move though....

[saphojunkie]

This is truly amazing irony.

[Chief Northman]

What a stupid statement by the Rams brass.

They might of well have said, "we should try to follow the New England model of lucking into a 6th round pick gem of a QB who will dominate the game for 12-15 years".

That holds as much value as to what they are implying here.

Sam Bradford says hello. They have been down this road before and failed miserably.....

There have been tons of different ways to become a SuperBowl winner: If there was only one sure-fire way, everyone would be attempting it (though admittedly not everyone could).

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

“Do we want to be the Chiefs, Texans or Jets?” That’s a question that bounced around the Rams’ hierarchy over the past three months, as they decided whether to break the bank to move up to No. 1. In other words, three franchises trying to go deep into the playoffs with strong defenses and questionable quarterback situations (though I’d argue Kansas City is better than that, but I’m not the one asking the question). The quest for the quarterback gained momentum as the off-season went on, got very serious at the Ole Miss Pro Day on March 28, and was consummated because it made too much sense for the needs of both teams.

- MMQB

"We want to model our organization after the Kansas City Chiefs"
/said no one sane ever

[The Franchise]

How are they not like us?

They're going to go into this season with a strong defense and a questionable QB. I highly doubt that Goff or Wentz come in and become Peyton Manning in his prime in their first season.

They're going to play defense, run the ball and limit their QB's mistakes.....just like we ****ing do.

[ToxSocks]

They left Denver out. Another team with mediocre QB play and a strong defense.

[ct]

Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

Nobody is gonna try and say Alex Smith is the best QB in the league. There is really no one available in FA that is a Smith equivalent right now though. The Rams had fewer options. That said, it was pretty stupid to trade all those draft picks to get the 1.1. First thing I thought of was the way they mocked the Redskins, and how that is going to get thrown in their face.

they didn't give up near what the skins did