Chiefs You scared? - Page 2

**Phobia** · 02:57 PM

Any of you guys worried this year marks the beginning of another seriously dry spell for Chiefs football? I can easily see them blowing for another decade based on this horrific tenure by Pioli. Am I just paranoid or is this a legitimate fear? I don't want to become a casual fan who watches 3 games a year.

Anybody have any reason for optimism in 2013 and 2014? I know high first round draft picks are reason for optimism but the bust rate for quarterbacks is higher than defensive linemen and we all know how we've fared selecting early defensive linemen.

niblet · 12-10-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I actually checked the date of the post, because I assumed it was from 1972.

something cooler · 12-10-2012, 02:50 PM

Im actually very worried that we won't get a home playoff game until Manning retires. I really enjoyed that Ravens game it was really something on a different level. I would love to get to go to another playoff game, but I just don't see it with Manning in the division playing at the level him in the Broncos are right now.

ptlyon · 12-10-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Fixed It

THIS

and yes, I'm old as shit

69 Chiefs, 70 super bowl. Tit for tat

**Reaper16** · 12-10-2012, 02:50 PM

Quick turnarounds can happen in the NFL. Look at the Colts this year. They aren't very good, but they're in line for a playoff spot. And the new GM and coach turned over more than half the roster.

**BigRedChief** · 12-10-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

1999 Rams, my friend. 1999 Rams.

All this league requires any more is quarterbacks. If I was the GM, my roster would contain 52 quarterbacks and a center, and I would have a dynasty. Any team can win it all if they get a top quarterback.

THIS!

If we blow or the selected QB blows, draft another and keep drafting a QB until we get our QOTF.

You get a good QB, things can turn around real quick.

Brock · 12-10-2012, 02:55 PM

The dry spell started a long time ago.

TrueFanDave · 12-10-2012, 02:55 PM

As long as Clark gets the right people in here, we're okay.

**Phobia** · 12-10-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

As long as Clark gets the right people in here, we're okay.

You mean like 3x executive of the year and a young hotshot coordinator from one of the SuperBowl teams?

Brock · 12-10-2012, 02:59 PM

There is no reason this team shouldn't be a lot more competitive than it is. This is caused by a screwed up environment within the team. Yeah, they need a QB, but let's not pretend the talent level isn't up to snuff in most other aspects of the team. They're just mailing it in.

|Zach| · 12-10-2012, 02:59 PM

My worry is sort of the same but sort of different in that I am concerned that Clark Hunt is unable to create a culture of winning with his organization. There is only one common denominator with all of this losing we have done and it is the Hunt family.

I think Clark means well...I think he wants to be a winner in this league and not just create a decent business and make money but I don't think he knows how to build that culture in his operation. The way businesses operate starts at the top. I am worried about that.

htismaqe · 12-10-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I always have optimism for change. Especially when it's the kind of broad sweeping change we're about to see. New guys at ALL of the important franchise positions.

I think if we hit the bullseye on any one of the GM, HC, or QBs we acquire, the franchise will at the very least start winning games again. 7-9s and 8-8s. If we hit on two of them, we're challenging for the division. If we nail all three, then we've successfully obtained what all the other great teams have around the league, and can start seriously doing some damage.

If we hire another Pioli, however, who then hires another Haley/Romeo and drafts/trades for a Matt Cassel and becomes irrationally attached to the turd, then we're doomed like you say.

THIS.

loochy · 12-10-2012, 02:59 PM

|Zach| · 12-10-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

You mean like 3x executive of the year and a young hotshot coordinator from one of the SuperBowl teams?

Exactly. He did what we all wanted him to do and it still isn't working. This thing is bigger than a few players and a GM.

Brock · 12-10-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Exactly. He did what we all wanted him to do and it still isn't working. This thing is bigger than a few players and a GM.

A few players, a GM, and a coach who isn't looking over his shoulder at the GM would make a lot of problems go away.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 12-10-2012, 03:02 PM

The common denominator isn't Hunt.

It's shitty hires.

Carl hiring Herm was a shitty hire.

Clark hiring Pioli was a shitty hire.

The second we get a good GM or HC in here we'll be competitive again.

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something cooler come to play Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $7806	Im actually very worried that we won't get a home playoff game until Manning retires. I really enjoyed that Ravens game it was really something on a different level. I would love to get to go to another playoff game, but I just don't see it with Manning in the division playing at the level him in the Broncos are right now.
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Brock Do it. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $142818	The dry spell started a long time ago.
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Brock Do it. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $142818	There is no reason this team shouldn't be a lot more competitive than it is. This is caused by a screwed up environment within the team. Yeah, they need a QB, but let's not pretend the talent level isn't up to snuff in most other aspects of the team. They're just mailing it in.
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12-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#25
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $28280	My worry is sort of the same but sort of different in that I am concerned that Clark Hunt is unable to create a culture of winning with his organization. There is only one common denominator with all of this losing we have done and it is the Hunt family. I think Clark means well...I think he wants to be a winner in this league and not just create a decent business and make money but I don't think he knows how to build that culture in his operation. The way businesses operate starts at the top. I am worried about that. __________________
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Branden Albert's Huge Balls ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In the Soup Nazis Kitchen Casino cash: $160199	The common denominator isn't Hunt. It's shitty hires. Carl hiring Herm was a shitty hire. Clark hiring Pioli was a shitty hire. The second we get a good GM or HC in here we'll be competitive again. __________________ Alex Smith's career record when the opponent scores at least 24 points: 2-27-1
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