2013 Chiefs Season Prediction -- Too early?

[Ace Gunner]

Early I know -- we haven't yet seen reports of them practicing in pads, but there is so little going on with Chiefs news, yet I am beginning to get some idea of how this season can shake out for the Chiefs. And contrary to Clayton's 0 - 16 prediction and claims Alex Smith is only a messenger of evil, who can only lead to evil acts of satanic glee, I submit the following;

1 AUG 9 7:00PMCDT AT SAINTS
2 AUG 16 7:00PMCDT 49ERS
3 AUG 24 6:30PMCDT AT STEELERS
4 AUG 29 7:00PMCDT PACKERS

Wins in red
REGULAR

1 SEP 8 12:00PMCDT * AT JAGUARS 1 - 0
2 SEP 15 12:00PMCDT ) COWBOYS 1 - 1
3 SEP 19 7:25PMCDT , AT EAGLES 2 - 1
4 SEP 29 12:00PMCDT ) GIANTS 2 - 2
5 OCT 6 12:00PMCDT * AT TITANS 3 - 2
6 OCT 13 12:00PMCDT * RAIDERS 4 - 2
7 OCT 20 12:00PMCDT * TEXANS 4 - 3
8 OCT 27 12:00PMCDT * BROWNS 5 - 3
9 NOV 3 12:00PMCST * AT BILLS 5 - 4
10 BYE
11 NOV 17 3:05PMCST * AT BRONCOS 5 - 5
12 NOV 24 12:00PMCST * CHARGERS 6 - 5
*****13 DEC 1 12:00PMCST * BRONCOS 7 - 5*****
14 DEC 8 12:00PMCST * AT REDSKINS 7 - 6
15 DEC 15 3:05PMCST * AT RAIDERS 8 - 6
16 DEC 22 12:00PMCST * COLTS 8 - 7
17 DEC 29 3:25PMCST * AT CHARGERS 9 - 7


The Dec 13th Broncos game at arrowhead is the one I'm not sure about. They could lose that and still make it to the playoffs at 8 - 8, maybe.

I think the trio of Jamaal/Bowe/Alex Smith is going to do well this season. It's Reid's first year and he is going to adjust his offense to the guys here, look for Jamaal to play a larger role in the pass game later in this season if these other yo yo's can't play #2 WR in this offense. Obviously, Reid likes speed at WR and the #2's right now ain't real spicy, so I expect Reid to succumb to Jamaal's greatness and bless the young man with all that is speed and will by getting him split out wide and driving that ball downfield pronto. Six. J Charles. Again. And again.

So, assuming the #2 WR spot is a catastrophe except when Jamaal is #2, it would be reasonable to think the TE position that this staff put so much energy in to, will be an occasional if not formidable group that can score in the red zone. If Moeaki can keep a season together then who knows, maybe this offense can really hurt ya.

The bread and butter is Jamaal & Bowe with Alex Smith pushing the buttons. I like Knile Davis in this thing also, he's got that pistol position ability.

And, of course, that defense is going to get after it again this season. I like Justin Houston in this style, he's going to have a big year, I believe. Tamba will too, I expect and the DL will finally have the spark they need to be an attack type of front seven. I expect Poe to really excel in this scheme.

what you got for 2013 Chiefs football? 7 -9? 5 - 11? 19 - 0?

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by tk13

5-7-4

I always go with 6-9-1 but I think you may be onto something or on something?

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by tambaberry

11- 5 lose at broncos, at redskins, texans, giants, at chargers

homer

[King_Chief_Fan]

8-8
Lose:
Cowboys
Giants
Texans
Bills
Broncos x2
Colts
Chargers

[crossbow]

6-10

I dont think Reid can coach all of Herm's stars to more then six wins. Why is a sweep of Oakland considered a lock? Chiefs haven't beaten them in like for ever.

I just don't see a team go from two wins to the playoffs in one season. Bowe is gonna drop criticle passes that cost them games. The Tailbacks are going to fumble. The QB position was improved but not to the level needed to win a division. Add in the fact that the offense has to learn yet another new scheme. Would that be 5 new schemes in 5 years? Ouch! Gives me a headache thinking about it.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

homer

WTF man. I figured you'd be exposing cowards and traitors left and right up in here!!!

[AdumbGuy]

8-8 at best. Our QB/WR corps is sketchy - outside of bowe.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

8 ceiling...yet won 10 with Cassel several years ago. You guys are funny.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by PGM

8 ceiling...yet won 10 with Cassel several years ago. You guys are funny.

Granted, I don't post here very much anymore, but if this year's opponents play to a .409 winning percentage, I'll leave forever.

It would be a massive effort to research, but I'd bet that 2010 SOS was one of the Top 5 easiest in the modern era.

[Predarat]

I say 8-6-2.

[keg in kc]

7-9 and I'll stop caring by November.

[Ace Gunner]

I think the core has matured to that point where they realize it's pretty much got to happen by next season and they will lay the path this year for next. Basically, this year they need to establish wins, next year they can take that next step -- or, at least, that's what might be the mindset.

If the Chiefs can't put a winner together this year, time to blow up the core -- a core group can't continue to put up losing seasons and be considered a good core group that needs to stay together.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by PGM

8 ceiling...yet won 10 with Cassel several years ago. You guys are funny.

In the last 6 years they have 1 winning season, won 19 games combined the other 5 years, and you point out that 10 win season, that aberration? And you call us funny?

[MahiMike]

9-7 was my prediction 3 mos ago and I'm sticking with it.

[loochy]

15-1, bye, out in 2nd round

[Mav]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Bengals and Steelers were both statistically ranked in the top 10 on defense.

The only reason the Ravens were 17th is because Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs had injuries.

Browns have a pretty good front 7, but they have no offensive weapons outside of Trent Richardson. No way that offense is gonna score on those defenses.

That was last year for the steelers, they lost a lot, and did very little to replace it, unless you think that Jarvis Jones is going to become Harrison. The Ravens lost Ed Reed, Ellerbe, Paul Kruger, and Ray Lewis. Ill take the browns defense with Ray Horton, over either of those right now.

Originally Posted by PGM

They will be better, soooooo

So will the Browns.

Originally Posted by O.city

Um, Josh Gordon? Greg Little?

IT's gonna depend on Weeden, but the Browns potentially have the best OL in football, with a great back and some dynamic WR's. There's talent there.

And they added Devone Bess, who is going to help those two young receivers learn how to be professionals. Norv Turner was the biggest upgrade on the offense. I cant wait to watch the show.