Chiefs Welcome to the pre preseason.

SenselessChiefsFan · 12-22-2008, 08:14 AM

First, let me make it clear.... I don't think the Chiefs are throwing games. However, I don't think they are focusing solely on wins.

This team is firmly looking towards next year. From moving DJ to the middle, to continuing to pile the game on Thigpen's shoulders... the final games of this season are little more than glorified evaluation and trial and error to prepare for next year.

Going with the pass on 4th and 1 a few weeks ago would have been catching the defense off guard. Now, the defense expects it. Running LJ would have caught the Phins off guard. So, why the pass? Why put so much on Thigpen's shoulders?

Frankly, I think it is the coaching staff trying to evaluate the spread and Tyler Thigpen. This is coming at a higher priority than winning the games in my opinion.

As I look around, the Chiefs are moving guys around, bringing guys up and letting them play and seemingly trying to get as many people on game film as possible.

DJ to the middle seems like a desperate team looking for a way to shore up a possition. But, I think it is a team that has been woefully dissapointed by the 15th pick in the draft, and desperately trying to find out whether he can fit into the future of this team at ANY position.

It all seems like Herm and this coaching staff believe they will be back. I just wonder what assurances they have from the organization.

12-22-2008, 08:14 AM	Topic Starter
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Welcome to the pre preseason. First, let me make it clear.... I don't think the Chiefs are throwing games. However, I don't think they are focusing solely on wins. This team is firmly looking towards next year. From moving DJ to the middle, to continuing to pile the game on Thigpen's shoulders... the final games of this season are little more than glorified evaluation and trial and error to prepare for next year. Going with the pass on 4th and 1 a few weeks ago would have been catching the defense off guard. Now, the defense expects it. Running LJ would have caught the Phins off guard. So, why the pass? Why put so much on Thigpen's shoulders? Frankly, I think it is the coaching staff trying to evaluate the spread and Tyler Thigpen. This is coming at a higher priority than winning the games in my opinion. As I look around, the Chiefs are moving guys around, bringing guys up and letting them play and seemingly trying to get as many people on game film as possible. DJ to the middle seems like a desperate team looking for a way to shore up a possition. But, I think it is a team that has been woefully dissapointed by the 15th pick in the draft, and desperately trying to find out whether he can fit into the future of this team at ANY position. It all seems like Herm and this coaching staff believe they will be back. I just wonder what assurances they have from the organization.
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