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12-21-2008, 11:20 PM | Topic Starter |
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Homerific Feel Good Thread
OK, I'm in Korea, I didn't see the whole game, just the highlights, the post-game presser and the box score, so I did not suffer the kind of punch-in-the-gut let down in real time as most of you did as we once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
I would like to offer the following observations and insights from the perspective of a blind, deceived homer. 1. Miami hadn't given up a TD in 3 straight games. We rolled 'em for 500 yards and 31 points in weather conditions that usually produce a 13-9 type game. 2. We have lost 8 games (55%) by 7 points or less. That means we are right >< there. With 18 rookies on the roster, its only going to get better. Next year we are the '08 Dolphins. Bet on it. 3. Several key positions have been sewn up that will last this team a loooong time: WR, FB, OLT, RB(s), TE, CB, K, .05back, etc... and I might add QB and DT (Thiggy + Dorsey). 4. The key obstacle to deep and lasting change has been removed: thanks for the memories, Carl Peterson. 5. A new GM is a great thing if its the right leader. We could also Matt Millen ourselves into perpetual football agony. Stay tuned. 6. While I admit to the possibility of a HC change, I think that would be a bad decision. Herm seems to have a gift for developing the young players and motivating his team. If the Chiefs don't win 8-9 games in 2009, it might be time for a HC change. 7. Depending on whether you see the glass half empty or half full, the 2008 worst-ever-W/L record Chiefs may have accomplished something not seen since 1962: they discovered a young, talented QB who leads the team and could be around for a decade. I say develop Thigpen and spend draft picks and FA acquistions to rebuild this needy _efense. We all knew this would be painful, but the antiCarl contingent demanded this kind of rip-it-out-by-the-roots change. The byproducts of a successful rebuild-in-progress are what is noted above: a lot of young, improving talent that is right on the verge winning nearly every game. Yes, its a homeristic perspective, but I have to say I am encouraged. I see the foundation being laid for a team that may compete for a decade. KCJohnny |
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12-21-2008, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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12-21-2008, 11:24 PM | #3 |
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Point 3: Timeliness is teh suck.
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12-21-2008, 11:25 PM | #4 |
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half of me says keep herm the other half says move on, bringing in solid youth, but his gameday coaching is questionable
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12-21-2008, 11:25 PM | #5 |
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Ive especially loved how hes developed his all world defensive line.
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12-21-2008, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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You couldn't get any more friggin True Fan than that post.
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12-21-2008, 11:40 PM | #10 |
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Its OK. I've been called a lot worse things than True Fan.
Chiefs '09.
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