Expect to be disappointed because there will be no talent on this team in the future

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I wouldn't have been all that active in free agency. I wouldn't have switched to a 3-4, so there was no need to sign Canty or Olshansky, although those would have been solid moves given our switch.

Obviously, I would have drafted Sanchez in the first. Looking back, I thought that Mauluga was the best value at 34 at the time of the draft, but I was really high on Max Unger.

1: Sanchez
2: Unger
3: Jarron Gilbert (probably have him take Hali's spot at LDE)
4: Sidbury
5: Robinson
6: Coye Francies (really liked him)
7a: AQ Shipley
7b: (No O'Connell Trade): Darry Beckwith

I was of the mindset that if we were going to draft a rookie QB, I wouldn't trade Tony, because I'd use him as a safety valve after inserting the rookie post-bye week.

Our LB corps would still suck, but that was a pretty bad class for LB depth, IMO.

I'd have been fine with this approach too. But the Chiefs would still suck this year.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

I'd have been fine with this approach too. But the Chiefs would still suck this year.

There is no ****ing doubt about that. But it would be a young foundation, IMO.

Honestly, they'd probably be a 2-4 win team if they stayed with Tony, groomed a new QB to put in after the bye, and stayed in the 4-3. That probably puts them in the Carlos Dunlap/Taylor Mays/Eric Berry wheelhouse.

You get any one of those three and team them with a few new LBs, and I think you have a damn good defense.

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

There is no ****ing doubt about that.

I think some people are doubting that, though. That's what is blowing me away.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

I think some people are doubting that, though. That's what is blowing me away.

I think it's because of the mixed messages. Signing a 27 year old QB to a huge extension when you already have his rights is a win now move, as is signing a 30+ year old safety, 32 year old guard, a bunch of WRs in their mid 30's, etc.

I think people thought that Cassel would be operating behind a better offensive line and throwing to Bowe, Engram, Toomer, and Bradley.

Ultimately, the failure of the offensive line led to a crushing of their hopes, as it rendered many of the older players useless and it gives a feeling of listlessness to the rebuild.

The "old guys" brought in for leadership, like Zach Thomas, were quickly euthanized. It's just been a bizarre series of moves, to be honest.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I think it's because of the mixed messages. Signing a 27 year old QB to a huge extension when you already have his rights is a win now move, as is signing a 30+ year old safety, 32 year old guard, a bunch of WRs in their mid 30's, etc.

I think people thought that Cassel would be operating behind a better offensive line and throwing to Bowe, Engram, Toomer, and Bradley.

Ultimately, the failure of the offensive line led to a crushing of their hopes, as it rendered many of the older players useless and it gives a feeling of listlessness to the rebuild.

The "old guys" brought in for leadership, like Zach Thomas, were quickly euthanized. It's just been a bizarre series of moves, to be honest.

For a new regime trying to build a foundation this offseason was epic fail.

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by Mecca

For a new regime trying to build a foundation this offseason was epic fail.

the part that bothered me the most was trade for what is "your franchise quarterback" and then not putting him in a position to succeed. They have zero offensive line to show for.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I think it's because of the mixed messages. Signing a 27 year old QB to a huge extension when you already have his rights is a win now move, as is signing a 30+ year old safety, 32 year old guard, a bunch of WRs in their mid 30's, etc.

I think people thought that Cassel would be operating behind a better offensive line and throwing to Bowe, Engram, Toomer, and Bradley.

Ultimately, the failure of the offensive line led to a crushing of their hopes, as it rendered many of the older players useless and it gives a feeling of listlessness to the rebuild.

The "old guys" brought in for leadership, like Zach Thomas, were quickly euthanized. It's just been a bizarre series of moves, to be honest.

This post reeks of truthiness.

[Simplex3]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The "old guys" brought in for leadership, like Zach Thomas, were quickly euthanized. It's just been a bizarre series of moves, to be honest.

This one was strange to me, but I wasn't around. I don't know what was going on there.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Simplex3

This one was strange to me, but I wasn't around. I don't know what was going on there.

I'm not sure the Chiefs know what was going on based upon how the offseason looked.