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ModSocks · 12-04-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by talastan

Again, cautious optimism is a good place to be. However is Stafford or Bradford declare and fall to us in the draft then I could see us pulling the trigger. As for changing back the offense to Hermball, WHY?

The scoreboard shows the difference Herm! Would we really have to change our players that much? They seem to run this offense much better than Hermball RRPP.

With Herm calling Tyler a #2, I have a good feeling that he will draft a Bradford or Stafford in the draft.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-04-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jesus

With Herm calling Tyler a #2, I have a good feeling that he will draft a Bradford or Stafford in the draft.

1) I think you're missing the implication here. He think's that Thigpen is AT LEAST a #2. Meaning, at worst, he knows he has a backup in place. He's displaying some cautious optimism that Thigpen can be the #1, and wants to see how he performs over the last 4 games before they make a decision to permanently change the offense for 2009.

2) And it's going to be hard to take a QB that is already gone (Stafford) and one that is still playing college ball. (Bradford)

Micjones · 12-04-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

1) I think you're missing the implication here. He think's that Thigpen is AT LEAST a #2. Meaning, at worst, he knows he has a backup in place. He's displaying some cautious optimism that Thigpen can be the #1, and wants to see how he performs over the last 4 games before they make a decision to permanently change the offense for 2009.

Spot on.

He has a chance to play a bigger role next year, but that will depend on his numbers over the final quarter of the season.

I think if he can minimize turnovers he'll win the job.

I'm looking for something like 6-8 TD's with 1-2 picks.
I think that would do it.

RedThat · 12-04-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jesus

With Herm calling Tyler a #2, I have a good feeling that he will draft a Bradford or Stafford in the draft.

That could be possible. If Stafford or Bradford are the BPA when the Chiefs pick they just might pick either one?

But, I also think the Chiefs are looking at LBer as well. Moving DJ to the middle gives every indication of that.

We do know, the Chiefs hint to positions for sure:

-LB and QB

kcchiefsus · 12-04-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jesus

With Herm calling Tyler a #2, I have a good feeling that he will draft a Bradford or Stafford in the draft.

That's not what he meant. He is saying Tyler is at the very least a #2. These last 4 games will go a ways towards deciding if he is more than that.

Micjones · 12-04-2008, 11:20 AM

I don't think we'd necessarily have to sell the run out to adopt this offense next season.

Currently it's about a 60/40 split in favor of the pass.

I'm not looking at the numbers at the moment, but I'd imagine that we've been fairly effective running the ball since the Spread was installed.

And remember, we're not fully operational with it.
Herm said as much in the article.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-04-2008, 10:53 AM

Dear Chiefs,

Thanks for the Hall of Famer.

The Vikings

Pablo · 12-04-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Dear Chiefs,

Thanks for the Hall of Famer.

The Vikings

LOL.

He's a good DE and all...but HOF...let's see what he's got the next 5 or 6 seasons before we go all Canton on him.

**the Talking Can** · 12-04-2008, 11:00 AM

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"The question now," said Edwards, "is how will he continue to play and do we want to change the offense? I have to talk to (offensive coordinator) Chan Gailey, but right now I'm thinking we would.

"We changed everything to build the offense around him. It's like we're operating with a three-page notebook, adding a little with each week. Now the question is: Do we stay with this? Because it means you would have to do some things differently, like look at a little different offensive linemen."

now that is interesting stuff

**petegz28** · 12-04-2008, 11:08 AM

I may garner some shred of respect for Herm if he does change his offensive mindset to fit Thigy. That would be a step out of the play not to lose mentality I would think.

kcfanXIII · 12-04-2008, 11:14 AM

why is it we can have R2P2, OR the spread? some people make it sound like those are the only two options. who's to say during the revamping of the offense, chan doesn't find some happy balance? let thigpen get a little more comfortable under center, and slowly get back to a more pro style offense. that being said, i'm wondering how this offense is going to run in december. (i'd like to see how it runs in january more, but thats not happening.)

Deberg_1990 · 12-04-2008, 11:25 AM

Although i didnt notice it last week,

Thiggy has ran a few plays from behind center. He doesnt take 100% shotgun snaps.

Hootie · 12-04-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Although i didnt notice it last week,

Thiggy has ran a few plays from behind center. He doesnt take 100% shotgun snaps.

The Tampa Bay game he spent the majority of the first half behind center and we had three straight TD drives.

TrickyNicky · 12-04-2008, 11:29 AM

I can almost guarantee our spread is going to be dogshit without Tony catching 10 balls a game.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-04-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TrickyNicky

I can almost guarantee our spread is going to be dogshit without Tony catching 10 balls a game.

Excellent point.

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