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[AlexSmithDynasty]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

While I don't doubt that Wilson can regress this season, I don't feel it will be due to "team cancers".


Additionally, I fail to see how they're the "most overrated team going into next season" when people think that KC is going to challenge for a division title this year.

Espn has the Hawks ranked number 1 in their post draft power rankings, that is extremely overrated. KC may not win the division but I expect them to get a wild card spot this year.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by AlexSmithDynasty

Espn has the Hawks ranked number 1 in their post draft power rankings, that is extremely overrated. KC may not win the division but I expect them to get a wild card spot this year.

I don't agree with Seattle being ranked #1 and I don't think KC is close to contention for a WC, given the depth of the AFC.
E-Pats
N-Ravens
S-Colts
W-Broncos

You then have Pitt and Cincy locking up the WCs IMO. Depending on the development of their QBs, Tennessee and Miami could make a push for a WC spot.

[AlexSmithDynasty]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I don't agree with Seattle being ranked #1 and I don't think KC is close to contention for a WC, given the depth of the AFC.
E-Pats
N-Ravens
S-Colts
W-Broncos

You then have Pitt and Cincy locking up the WCs IMO. Depending on the development of their QBs, Tennessee and Miami could make a push for a WC spot.

Chiefs have a real easy schedule, and those AFC North teams will take wins away from each other. Tennessee and Miami aren't as good as the Chiefs. I think losing Arians who was pretty much the head coach for the Colts last year will hurt them. I think Houston wins that division and Indy misses the playoffs this year. Also wouldn't surprise me for Baltimore to miss the playoffs.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by AlexSmithDynasty

Chiefs have a real easy schedule, and those AFC North teams will take wins away from each other. Tennessee and Miami aren't as good as the Chiefs. I think losing Arians who was pretty much the head coach for the Colts last year will hurt them. I think Houston wins that division and Indy misses the playoffs this year. Also wouldn't surprise me for Baltimore to miss the playoffs.

I think that Indy hiring Luck's college OC is going to provide significant benefits. JMO though

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I don't agree with Seattle being ranked #1 and I don't think KC is close to contention for a WC, given the depth of the AFC.
E-Pats
N-Ravens
S-Colts
W-Broncos

You then have Pitt and Cincy locking up the WCs IMO. Depending on the development of their QBs, Tennessee and Miami could make a push for a WC spot.

Meh, is it really that packed? Miami, Houston/Indy, San Diego, Cincinnati. That's our competition for a wild card spot. I think Miami, SD, and Cinci are adequate. Indy is overrated and the product of an incredibly easy schedule.

The Chiefs went 7-9 with Kyle Orton as QB and without Jamaal Charles. I certainly think they can match that. I think they go 9-7 or 10-6. But no, they won't be any threat in the playoffs with Alex Smith at QB.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Meh, is it really that packed? Miami, Houston/Indy, San Diego, Cincinnati. That's our competition for a wild card spot. I think Miami, SD, and Cinci are adequate. Indy is overrated and the product of an incredibly easy schedule.

The Chiefs went 7-9 with Kyle Orton as QB and without Jamaal Charles. I certainly think they can match that. I think they go 9-7 or 10-6. But no, they won't be any threat in the playoffs with Alex Smith at QB.

I can see this happening

@Jacksonville Loss
vs. Dallas Loss
@Philly Loss
vs. NYG Loss
@ Tennessee Win
vs. Oakland Win
vs. Houston Loss
vs. Cleveland Loss
@ Buffalo Win
@ Denver Loss
vs. Chargers Win
vs. Denver Loss
@ Washington Loss
@Oakland Loss
vs. Indy Loss
@ San Diego Loss

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Ponderception

I can see this happening

@Jacksonville Loss
vs. Dallas Loss
@Philly Loss
vs. NYG Loss
@ Tennessee Win
vs. Oakland Win
vs. Houston Loss
vs. Cleveland Loss
@ Buffalo Win
@ Denver Loss
vs. Chargers Win
vs. Denver Loss
@ Washington Loss
@Oakland Loss
vs. Indy Loss
@ San Diego Loss

We can beat Jacksonville, Philly, and Cleveland (even if Cleveland is better than they look). Houston and Indy are absolute winnable games and two teams who should come back down to earth after their cakewalk schedule last year. Washington and Dallas are beatable.

If Sutton gets our defense to at least 2011 level, this team could break .500. We face some good competition, but not a lot of elite competition.