Football AFC West: Extreme Makeover 2009 - Page 3

Mile High Mania · 01-13-2009, 02:55 PM

Well, this is going to be interesting...

The Chargers appear to be the only team returning in 2009 essentially as we saw them close out 2008. The Raiders... sure, they'll have a new HC and other changes, but until Al releases his grip on the throat of that franchise, I'm not sure what can be expected.

However, Denver and Kansas City are making incredibly drastic changes to their franchises this off-season and it will be very interesting to see how it all works out since they're both doing it at the same time.

Both KC and Denver have nice pieces in place and both have serious areas of concern... new faces at GM, HC and across the rest of the staff for both teams (we'll see what happens with the players soon).

All in all, I am excited to see what happens. It sucked seeing the division perform so poorly in 2008. It will be great to see the AFCW get back on top in the NFL and I hope it happens.

Chiefs' fans... your prayers have been answered, for your sake - I hope they deliver.

I know many Denver fans question what has happened there, but I'm very optimistic and I don't think change is a bad thing. I believe it had to happen.

Anyway - here's hoping for good things in 2009 and beyond. (more for the Broncos than anyone else... of course)

CupidStunt · 02-07-2009, 12:29 PM

This'll be more interesting in May. Then we'll know how much of a true makeover certain teams will have.

**alanm** · 02-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

First of all, his initials are LT, not LdT.

Secondly, hes coming back. I don't care what anyone says, he'll be back.

There's only one LT and Tomlinson ain't him.

milkman · 02-07-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanm

There's only one LT and Tomlinson ain't him.

Lawrence Tynes?

KC kid · 02-07-2009, 12:52 PM

In regards to the AFC West, without ever seeing a move these new coaches make, I think it is easy to assume that it is going to be Denver and maybe KC. I won't even waste time talking about the Raiders.

I think that the Chargers are a team in turmoil. They made many great picks and moves a few years back but have hit some turbulant waters. Merriman is probably done for and Gates is moving past his prime. LT is also on his last leg. On top of all this, Turner does not seem like a good long term answer at coach. They do have the most consistent QB in the division and this is always a good place to start.

Denver and KC both hired boom or busts type head coaches. Who knows which will be better? It is obvious Denver has more pieces to work with at this point in time, as they have found their QB. I am one of those people that believe you do not have anything if you do not have a QB. I do think the Chiefs perhaps hold a bit of an edge in the brainpower acquired when Pioli came to town.

All in all, I think Denver and KC will both become offensive powerhouses in short time. The team that controls the AFCW will be the team that is best able to build a strong defense.

All that being said, I hope KC fans come back to Arrowhead and turn it into te stadium it once was. It has not been the same in the last few years and regaining homefield advantage will go a long ways in rebuilding KC.

**Buehler445** · 02-07-2009, 12:56 PM

Good discussion in this thread.

Chargers probably still have a lock on the division.
Dungver's offense is still crazy scary.

The fade has a long way to go. Until they get some decent FO personnel in there, it's not going to be good.
The Chiefs....WTF knows? But for the first time in a long time the future is bright

01-13-2009, 02:55 PM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3537229	AFC West: Extreme Makeover 2009 Well, this is going to be interesting... The Chargers appear to be the only team returning in 2009 essentially as we saw them close out 2008. The Raiders... sure, they'll have a new HC and other changes, but until Al releases his grip on the throat of that franchise, I'm not sure what can be expected. However, Denver and Kansas City are making incredibly drastic changes to their franchises this off-season and it will be very interesting to see how it all works out since they're both doing it at the same time. Both KC and Denver have nice pieces in place and both have serious areas of concern... new faces at GM, HC and across the rest of the staff for both teams (we'll see what happens with the players soon). All in all, I am excited to see what happens. It sucked seeing the division perform so poorly in 2008. It will be great to see the AFCW get back on top in the NFL and I hope it happens. Chiefs' fans... your prayers have been answered, for your sake - I hope they deliver. I know many Denver fans question what has happened there, but I'm very optimistic and I don't think change is a bad thing. I believe it had to happen. Anyway - here's hoping for good things in 2009 and beyond. (more for the Broncos than anyone else... of course)
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02-07-2009, 12:29 PM	#31
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2383332	This'll be more interesting in May. Then we'll know how much of a true makeover certain teams will have.
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02-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#34
KC kid Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $10004940	In regards to the AFC West, without ever seeing a move these new coaches make, I think it is easy to assume that it is going to be Denver and maybe KC. I won't even waste time talking about the Raiders. I think that the Chargers are a team in turmoil. They made many great picks and moves a few years back but have hit some turbulant waters. Merriman is probably done for and Gates is moving past his prime. LT is also on his last leg. On top of all this, Turner does not seem like a good long term answer at coach. They do have the most consistent QB in the division and this is always a good place to start. Denver and KC both hired boom or busts type head coaches. Who knows which will be better? It is obvious Denver has more pieces to work with at this point in time, as they have found their QB. I am one of those people that believe you do not have anything if you do not have a QB. I do think the Chiefs perhaps hold a bit of an edge in the brainpower acquired when Pioli came to town. All in all, I think Denver and KC will both become offensive powerhouses in short time. The team that controls the AFCW will be the team that is best able to build a strong defense. All that being said, I hope KC fans come back to Arrowhead and turn it into te stadium it once was. It has not been the same in the last few years and regaining homefield advantage will go a long ways in rebuilding KC.
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