2006 Season Record Predictions

[Mr. Kotter]

kchero did a thread....I thought a poll might be more useful....

So, how many games will the Chief's win next year?

I said 11 in 2005 (which we SHOULD have gotten ), and I'm gonna stick with that for this year....though, if the "D" progresses 12 is doable....

Put your "money" where your mouth is....

Here's the Schedule (with my prediction):

Sep 10 Cincinnati 1:00pm W
Sep 17 @Denver 4:15pm L
Week 3 BYE
Oct 1 San Francisco 1:00pm W
Oct 8 @Arizona 4:05pm W
Oct 15 @Pittsburgh 4:15pm L
Oct 22 San Diego 1:00pm W
Oct 29 Seattle 1:00pm L
Nov 5 @St. Louis 1:00pm W
Nov 12 @Miami 1:00pm L
Nov 19 Oakland 1:00pm W
Nov 23 Denver 8:00pm W
Dec 3 @Cleveland 1:00pm W
Dec 10 Baltimore 1:00pm W
Dec 17 @San Diego 4:05pm L
Dec 23 @Oakland 8:00pm W
Dec 31 Jacksonville 1:00pm W

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Chief_Stofur

Hey everyone, I'm new to the Planet. This is actually my first post on here.

As for our record in 2006, I think it comes down to how much progress Herm can make with our defense (assuming he leaves the offense alone). I'm betting we turn the corner by week 5. I think we will end up 11-5, but 13-3 is not out of the question.

We've got to get some defensive pressure up front, and we seriously need some depth on the O-Line.

I also think it would be awesome to see us convert to more of a 3-4, considering the speed of our linebackers. The way I see it, we couldn't do much worse defensively, so why not give it a shot?

Looking forward to the season!!

Once again we don't have the Dline or edge rushing LB's to play 3-4.

[Chief_Stofur]

You are probably right about the D line, but I think (when all are healthy), our 'backers could be perfect for the system. Gun has hinted that we are going to see the 3-4 quite a bit. We definitely need D line help though. Does anyone know of any good prospects in the draft that might fall to us early on?

[Lurch]

Originally Posted by Chief_Stofur

You are probably right about the D line, but I think (when all are healthy), our 'backers could be perfect for the system. Gun has hinted that we are going to see the 3-4 quite a bit. We definitely need D line help though. Does anyone know of any good prospects in the draft that might fall to us early on?

DTs

1.Haloti NgataOregon6-4 1/83385.12 2.Brodrick BunkleyFlorida St.6-2 3/43064.94 3.Gabe WatsonMichigan6-3 1/23395.25 4.Claude WrotenL.S.U.6-23025.09 5.Jonathan LewisVirginia Tech6-1 1/83095.05 6.Rodrique WrightTexas6-5 1/83005.06 7.John McCargoNorth Carolina St.6-1 1/23025.11 8.Dusty DvoracekOklahoma6-2 3/43065.03 9.Jesse MahelonaTennessee6-0 1/23115.3410.Orien HarrisMiami (FL)6-3 1/43015.2711.Kyle WilliamsL.S.U.6-1 1/42995.1612.Babatunde OshinowoStanford6-1 5/83045.3313.Barry CofieldNorthwestern6-43044.9414.Le Kevin SmithNebraska6-2 7/83165.0515.Montavious StanleyLouisville6-2 1/83135.20

DEs

1.Mario WilliamsNorth Carolina St.6-72954.66 2.Tamba HaliPenn St.6-32754.86 3.Mathias KiwanukaBoston College6-5 3/42564.75 4.Manny LawsonNorth Carolina St.6-5 3/82414.43 5.Kamerion WimbleyFlorida St.6-3 7/82484.61 6.Mark AndersonAlabama6-4 1/42544.61 7.Ray EdwardsPurdue6-4 3/42734.79 8.Darryl TappVirginia Tech6-1 5/82624.84 9.Stanley McCloverAuburn6-2 3/82524.6110.Elvis DumervilLouisville5-11 3/82574.7511.Victor AdeyanjuIndiana6-4 1/42744.8612.Ryan LaCasseSyracuse6-2 3/82674.5413.Parys HaralsonTennessee6-1 1/42534.8014.Eric HendersonGeorgia Tech6-1 7/82704.7415.Chris GocongCal Poly6-2 1/82634.70

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

Reasons we will be lucky to break .500

Play not to lose mentality of Herm Edwards
No significant upgrades on defense
Significant downgrade at #2 CB

I predict 7-9 (to be modified after offseason is complete (especially the draft)

Though it pains me to agree with you I must

I think last year we should have won one or two more games, with the way we were playing toward the end of the season. But nothing has happened this offseason to make me think we have gotten better. I think we have gotten worse, and I'm not sure who we could end up with in the draft that could change my mind about it.

[Bwana]

We will see what happens between now and opening day, but right now I will go with the same number I went with last year which is 10-6.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Cochise

Though it pains me to agree with you I must

I think last year we should have won one or two more games, with the way we were playing toward the end of the season. But nothing has happened this offseason to make me think we have gotten better. I think we have gotten worse, and I'm not sure who we could end up with in the draft that could change my mind about it.

Damn, Chicken Little MFers.....

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

Reasons we will be lucky to break .500

The offseason we don't spend money
New head coach (would not matter who really)
Old Defenive coordinator kept
Inexperienced Offensive coordinator
Offense weakened by loss of TRich and aging veterans
Play not to lose mentality of Herm Edwards
No significant upgrades on defense
Significant downgrade at #2 CB
Another killer schedule

I predict 7-9 (to be modified after offseason is complete (especially the draft)

Yep, that's pretty much how I see it as well except I'll say 8-8.

We will lose some on Offense and the _efense is not good enough to pick up the slack. I don't care if we did sign a defensive-minded head coach - if you don't have talent it's not going to matter. As things stand now, our D-line is pretty much total $hit and we have significant weaknesses in all segments of the _efense. (Bell at OLB, Wesley and # 2 CB in the Secondary) We just have way too many holes to fill on that side of the ball. It has been that way for a few seasons now and we are standing pat once again. The last time we stood pat it cost us and we're still paying for that mistake with a poor product and crappy players who cost too much to cut.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by TEX

Yep, that's pretty much how I see it as well except I'll say 8-8.

We will lose some on Offense and the _efense is not good enough to pick up the slack. I don't care if we did sign a defensive-minded head coach - if you don't have talent it's not going to matter. As things stand now, our D-line is pretty much total $hit and we have significant weaknesses in all segments of the _efense. (Bell at OLB, Wesley and # 2 CB in the Secondary) We just have way too many holes to fill on that side of the ball. It has been that way for a few seasons now and we are standing pat once again. The last time we stood pat it cost us and we're still paying for that mistake with a poor product and crappy players who cost too much to cut.

Damn. Schleprock, Chicken Little, and now Eyore.

[Chiefnj]

Without considering the schedule I would have said that the Chiefs are a sub .500 team. New coach, new scheme, loss of the best OC in the NFL, no significant upgrades as of yet, offense getting older, etc.

We all know how misleading schedules look in April, but it doesn't look as bad as past years.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs only won 7 games, nor would I be shocked if they rode an easy schedule to 10 wins.

If they do make the playoffs I don't think (at this point) they can make it out of the first round with a victory.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Damn. Schleprock, Chicken Little, and now Eyore.

Hey, I'm not that bad. At least I have us at .500.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Without considering the schedule I would have said that the Chiefs are a sub .500 team. New coach, new scheme, loss of the best OC in the NFL, no significant upgrades as of yet, offense getting older, etc.

We all know how misleading schedules look in April, but it doesn't look as bad as past years.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs only won 7 games, nor would I be shocked if they rode an easy schedule to 10 wins.

If they do make the playoffs I don't think (at this point) they can make it out of the first round with a victory.

A surprise pickup, and a good draft.....and that becomes 12 wins pretty easily.

Originally Posted by TEX

Hey, I'm not that bad. At least I have us at .500.

Another .500 season may just convince me to watch games from home instead of my seats at Arrowhead.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Damn. Schleprock, Chicken Little, and now Eyore.

One of these days you'll pick up on that doom-and-gloom vibe that comes with being a Chiefs fan......

[Chiefnj]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

A surprise pickup, and a good draft.....and that becomes 12 wins pretty easily.

I doubt it. The FA market has slim pickings. Even if it is a good draft, the effect probably wouldn't be felt the first year.

I really don't see a draft pick making a huge impact. KC could use a corner, but even the best rookie corners struggle at times. It would be good if a rookie (Tye Hill) came in and played at the same level as Warfield last year. Hill would of course have a much higher ceiling, but his first year play probably wouldn't exceed what Warfield did last year.

Tamba Hali could be a good player, but my gut tells me Gunther would still start Hicks.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Bowser

One of these days you'll pick up on that doom-and-gloom vibe that comes with being a Chiefs fan......

I became a fan at age 7--it's been 35 years and counting!!!

[Mr. Kotter]

Bump for weekend folks