Chiefs KCJohnny’s 2009 Chiefs Opening Day Analysis - Page 7

KCJohnny · 11:20 PM

GM moves: signing Cassel for $60 million is a waste of cap space. Cassel started for an 18-1 team that set an NFL record with Brady’s 50 TD passes. Cassel threw for 21 with the identical lineup. Chiefs continue to struggle with DL draft picks and could have better spent the cap dollars on acquiring Albert Haynesworth and developing Thigpen, Croyle, or drafting Sanchez. Trading away the best TE to ever step onto an NFL field will cripple an offense already paper thin on receiving weapons. Bringing in players at the end of their career (Thomas, Engram, Vrabel, Toomer, et al) doesn’t seem to make sense for a team rebuilding.
　
HC: Haley is overrated as an OC and unproven as a HC. Firing Gailey who ably served in ’08 as OC/QBs coach is a mistake. Gailey is a father-figure with a proven track record for developing young talent and building offenses around existing capabilities. Haley is a screamer who tests, intimidates and threatens. The Parcells comparisons are overhyped IMHO. Haley rode to the top with a dream lineup at AZ that managed to stay healthy through January. He has 2 PB players on his current offense (Waters, LJ).

QBs: The Chiefs had a QB that accounted for 22 scores in just 11 starts last year. Cassel will get every chance to prove he is not another Derek Andersen. Croyle has the most talent and skill among the Chiefs QBs but questions about his durability persist. Gutierrez has enough talent to make the squad if KC succeeds in shopping Thigpen. Look for Croyle to start September 13 at Baltimore.^{Strengths: The 2009 Chiefs should run for 2000 yards if they can avoid falling behind early, something they mostly succeeded at in ’08. The bench is strong and the running game looked stout against vanilla defenses in pre-season. Defense will be soft between the 20s but may firm up in the RZ with the 3-4. Chiefs may wind up playing BucBall in low-scoring contests still up for grabs in the 4th quarter. Sound familiar?

Weaknesses: This offense has been putrid on 3rd downs. Without Gonzalez, 3rd downs seem impossible to convert regardless of who is under center. Unless Lelie rehabs his waning career (remember Derek Alexander in 2000? It can happen…), the Chiefs have no proven deep threat on the perimeter and will rely on a dink-dunk passing attack to mask vulnerabilities on a shuffling OL. Likewise, the defense is softer than wet tissue on 3rd downs, and will be staying on the field too long. Injuries could push a unit on the bubble off the cliff. Clancy Pendergast’s ’08 Cards advanced to the SB despite allowing 26.6 ppg in the regular season. The ’08 Chiefs yielded 27.7.

Analysis: Haley has bitten off more than he can chew as HC and OC. His bad cop style of leadership may wear thin on the squad unless they see results by the bye week. Revolving QBs may complicate Haley’s goals if injuries occur behind a makeshift OL that is still developing even basic chemistry. The test will be improving over the 17 week season. If the Chiefs appear to be buying in, performing well and keeping games close by December, Haley will be on his way. The AFC Worst could be conquered by an 8-8 team again this year, and even the hapless Chiefs cannot be counted out already.

Prediction: 5-11, last place.

Bargain of the year: Corey Mays at $395k. Gamer.

Make or break year: Glenn Dorsey has to prove he can thrive at DE in the 3-4.

Most likely to have a breakout year: Tamba Hali will benefit significantly from the 3-4.

Go Chiefs!

KCJohnny}

**Reaper16** · 09-05-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If you don't like it, don't read it..

That's the stupidest shit I've ever heard.

carlos3652 · 09-05-2009, 02:05 PM

this thread is useless without pies...

**SAUTO** · 09-05-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

What GoChiefs said to CrazyHorse was hilarious.

yeah like i said we will have to agree to disagree. myself i put more emphasis on life and dont take it for granted and what he said to crazy when crazy is in a fight for his life is uncalled for. TOTALLY

**DaFace** · 09-05-2009, 02:10 PM

I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the KCJ animosity stems from DC. That might be why some of us don't have a lot of experience with him other than the fact that his football takes are a little...unique.

stevieray · 09-05-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

That's certainly what brought Stevie to defend him.

Hardly...I'd defend your pip squeak ass if it was said about you.

**SAUTO** · 09-05-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the KCJ animosity stems from DC. That might be why some of us don't have a lot of experience with him other than the fact that his football takes are a little...unique.

you know i dont think i have EVER even gone to dc except on a couple of occasions where i was involved in a thread that ended up being moved there

milkman · 09-05-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the KCJ animosity stems from DC. That might be why some of us don't have a lot of experience with him other than the fact that his football takes are a little...unique.

KCJs stupidity was on full display here in the lounge.

He's a piece of shit with no redeeming qualities.

Halfcan · 09-05-2009, 02:16 PM

hey nice try

I do agree with some of that.

milkman · 09-05-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

you know i dont think i have EVER even gone to dc except on a couple of occasions where i was involved in a thread that ended up being moved there

I never go to DC either.

keg in kc · 09-05-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the KCJ animosity stems from DC. That might be why some of us don't have a lot of experience with him other than the fact that his football takes are a little...unique.

No, he generated the animosity long before DC even existed.

**SAUTO** · 09-05-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I never go to DC either.

it just seems like a ****ed up place, the monkey house with all the monkeys throwing shit all over each other

Mile High Mania · 09-05-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

That's the stupidest shit I've ever heard.

You should go back and read your posts more often...

JuicesFlowing · 09-05-2009, 02:19 PM

When KCJ said in a recent thread that "People will be wishing Carl was back" ... or something to that effect ... I just .... UGH.

**SAUTO** · 09-05-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

When KCJ said in a recent thread that "People will be wishing Carl was back" ... or something to that effect ... I just .... UGH.

ok now thats one of those "CRAZY" takes i was referencing

**Reaper16** · 09-05-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Hardly...I'd defend your pip squeak ass if it was said about you.

Your consistency is admirable, I'll give you that.

09-04-2009, 10:45 PM
KCJohnny Blind, deceived homer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryland, USA Casino cash: $10004900	KCJohnny’s 2009 Chiefs Opening Day Analysis GM moves: signing Cassel for $60 million is a waste of cap space. Cassel started for an 18-1 team that set an NFL record with Brady’s 50 TD passes. Cassel threw for 21 with the identical lineup. Chiefs continue to struggle with DL draft picks and could have better spent the cap dollars on acquiring Albert Haynesworth and developing Thigpen, Croyle, or drafting Sanchez. Trading away the best TE to ever step onto an NFL field will cripple an offense already paper thin on receiving weapons. Bringing in players at the end of their career (Thomas, Engram, Vrabel, Toomer, et al) doesn’t seem to make sense for a team rebuilding. 　 HC: Haley is overrated as an OC and unproven as a HC. Firing Gailey who ably served in ’08 as OC/QBs coach is a mistake. Gailey is a father-figure with a proven track record for developing young talent and building offenses around existing capabilities. Haley is a screamer who tests, intimidates and threatens. The Parcells comparisons are overhyped IMHO. Haley rode to the top with a dream lineup at AZ that managed to stay healthy through January. He has 2 PB players on his current offense (Waters, LJ). QBs: The Chiefs had a QB that accounted for 22 scores in just 11 starts last year. Cassel will get every chance to prove he is not another Derek Andersen. Croyle has the most talent and skill among the Chiefs QBs but questions about his durability persist. Gutierrez has enough talent to make the squad if KC succeeds in shopping Thigpen. Look for Croyle to start September 13 at Baltimore.^{Strengths: The 2009 Chiefs should run for 2000 yards if they can avoid falling behind early, something they mostly succeeded at in ’08. The bench is strong and the running game looked stout against vanilla defenses in pre-season. Defense will be soft between the 20s but may firm up in the RZ with the 3-4. Chiefs may wind up playing BucBall in low-scoring contests still up for grabs in the 4th quarter. Sound familiar? Weaknesses: This offense has been putrid on 3rd downs. Without Gonzalez, 3rd downs seem impossible to convert regardless of who is under center. Unless Lelie rehabs his waning career (remember Derek Alexander in 2000? It can happen…), the Chiefs have no proven deep threat on the perimeter and will rely on a dink-dunk passing attack to mask vulnerabilities on a shuffling OL. Likewise, the defense is softer than wet tissue on 3rd downs, and will be staying on the field too long. Injuries could push a unit on the bubble off the cliff. Clancy Pendergast’s ’08 Cards advanced to the SB despite allowing 26.6 ppg in the regular season. The ’08 Chiefs yielded 27.7. Analysis: Haley has bitten off more than he can chew as HC and OC. His bad cop style of leadership may wear thin on the squad unless they see results by the bye week. Revolving QBs may complicate Haley’s goals if injuries occur behind a makeshift OL that is still developing even basic chemistry. The test will be improving over the 17 week season. If the Chiefs appear to be buying in, performing well and keeping games close by December, Haley will be on his way. The AFC Worst could be conquered by an 8-8 team again this year, and even the hapless Chiefs cannot be counted out already. Prediction: 5-11, last place. Bargain of the year: Corey Mays at $395k. Gamer. Make or break year: Glenn Dorsey has to prove he can thrive at DE in the 3-4. Most likely to have a breakout year: Tamba Hali will benefit significantly from the 3-4. Go Chiefs! KCJohnny} Last edited by KCJohnny; 09-04-2009 at 11:20 PM.. Reason: sp
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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1833101	I could be wrong, but I think a lot of the KCJ animosity stems from DC. That might be why some of us don't have a lot of experience with him other than the fact that his football takes are a little...unique.
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JuicesFlowing Losing with passion. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oblivion Casino cash: $10004925	When KCJ said in a recent thread that "People will be wishing Carl was back" ... or something to that effect ... I just .... UGH.
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