Chiefs announce 2017 will be final year for Len Dawson

[RunKC]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs">@Chiefs</a> announce that this will be Hall of Famer Len Dawson&#39;s final year in the radio booth. Congrats on a wonderful career! <a href="https://t.co/Gbje7XmXym">pic.twitter.com/Gbje7XmXym</a></p>&mdash; 610 Sports Radio- KC (@610SportsKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/610SportsKC/status/895044952874418176">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[ModSocks]

Adam Teicher, come on down!

[RealSNR]

He's still better than Denny Matthews

[RunKC]

Who would be a good replacement? I think Trent would rather do TV.

[Rasputin]

Who would be a good replacement? I think Trent would rather do TV.

I'd love Trent to be the guy. I think he calls things as he sees it and doesn't give homer takes.

[ModSocks]

Who would be a good replacement? I think Trent would rather do TV.

Trent is too big time now for KC Sports radio.

[Discuss Thrower]

Kendall Gammon promotion time.

[displacedinMN]

Congratulations Len on a remarkable career. I will miss him on the radio.

[Rasputin]

Chiefs need to give him a Super Bowl for his last radio broadcast.

[DaneMcCloud]

Trent is too big time now for KC Sports radio.

At one point in time, Lenny was, too.

I'd imagine that if Trent wanted the job, it would be his in a heartbeat.

Not having to travel for the better part of 16 weeks might be appealing.

[KCUnited]

Welcome to the boof Jamal Charles.

[Red Dawg]

Lenny D the legend. KC treasure.

[Prison Bitch]

Of broadcasting, or of life?

[threebag]

Making moves to keep Alex around after football.

[Rasputin]

Welcome to the boof Jamal Charles.

Priest Holmes would do it for Nachos

[Deberg_1990]

Welcome to the booth Elvis Grbac

[Halfcan]

Lenny the Cool- in the HOF as a player and for broadcasting. A true KC legend and a great guy. You will be missed.

[Reerun_KC]

Chiefs need to give him a Super Bowl for his last radio broadcast.

He's retiring about 3 years too early.

[Titty Meat]

Lenny was terrible last year and that sideline reporter sucks too

[Dayze]

I've always liked listening to Derick Johnson interviews. I think with some training he could do well.


Of course, DJ is a millionaire and probably has no plans to work after retiring lol.

So we'll get stick with some lame ass.

[jjchieffan]

He quit calling road games last year. Who took his spot on the road? I would presume that would be our new full time guy.

[DaneMcCloud]

Lenny was terrible last year and that sideline reporter sucks too

I haven't listened to Lenny since 2002, when I finally was able to have Direct TV and Sunday Ticket in 2003, but he was slipping back then.

Plus, he always seemed so cranky.

I LOVED him on Inside The NFL.

The show has never been the same since he and Nick were fired.

[DanBecky]

Kendall Gammon promotion time.

God, no. Please. No.

[jjchieffan]

I LOVED him on Inside The NFL.

The show has never been the same since he and Nick were fired.

Agreed. Except I would go one further. The show has just become unwatchable. Everytime I have to listen to that buffoon Cris Collingsworth, I just want to drop kick kittens.

[Gonzo]

"The only way (current QB) can complete those types of throws is if the OL can give him more time!"

"The only way we'll stop those types of throws is if we get more pressure on the QB!"

There is my submission for his job. I'll mirror his contributions over the last ten years.

Am I hired?

[jjchieffan]

Dawson, 82, is entering his 33rd year with the network. This season, he’ll contribute pre-produced segments and live pregame analysis leading up to kickoff.

Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon, who worked as an analyst for road games last year, will be the analyst for all Chiefs games.

[O.city]

Trent green would be ideal option

[stevieray]

"The only way (current QB) can complete those types of throws is if the OL can give him more time!"

"The only way we'll stop those types of throws is if we get more pressure on the QB!"

There is my submission for his job. I'll mirror his contributions over the last ten years.

Am I hired?

He's earned it.

[stevieray]

I LOVED him on Inside The NFL.

The show has never been the same since he and Nick were fired.


...that show was awesome.

[Psyko Tek]

I haven't listened to Lenny since 2002, when I finally was able to have Direct TV and Sunday Ticket in 2003, but he was slipping back then.

Plus, he always seemed so cranky.

I LOVED him on Inside The NFL.

The show has never been the same since he and Nick were fired.

in the BAD YEARS Len got me through the games
his analysis, dripping in contempt, of the shit show happening on the field made me glad to see the problems aired on air

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I haven't listened to Lenny since 2002, when I finally was able to have Direct TV and Sunday Ticket in 2003, but he was slipping back then.

Plus, he always seemed so cranky.

I LOVED him on Inside The NFL.

The show has never been the same since he and Nick were fired.

That was a GREAT fucking show. I never missed a single episode the whole time it aired.

Len did his broadcast with a lot of class and taste, and he did it for a very long time. I always liked to listen to the post-game.
Fare thee well, good Sir.

[DJJasonp]

Clark hunt - open up the wallet for the dual-headed monster that is Mitch and Kevin Harlan!!!! :)

[DaneMcCloud]

Clark hunt - open up the wallet for the dual-headed monster that is Mitch and Kevin Harlan!!!! :)

LMAO

[displacedinMN]

in the BAD YEARS Len got me through the games
his analysis, dripping in contempt, of the shit show happening on the field made me glad to see the problems aired on air

I always felt bad for him during those bad years. Herm. Haley. Then nights like the playoff game. UGH. I would love to hear him call a SB for the Chiefs.

I would also like to know if he hated Elway as much as he sounded on the radio.

[Marcellus]

Love me some Lenny. I understand its time but damn that sucks.

[Chief Northman]

Welcome to the boof Jamal Charles.

Heh.

[BryanBusby]

I think Trent would take the job if they offered enough money. I don't think they would for a radio gig and he'd be the opposite of Len, which would be blah.

[NJChiefsFan]

I'd love Trent to be the guy. I think he calls things as he sees it and doesn't give homer takes.

For CBS he was pretty objective about KC and did a good job. When he did KC preseason games for the Chiefs Network he was full-on homer though.

[cosmo20002]

I'd imagine that if Trent wanted the job, it would be his in a heartbeat.

Not having to travel for the better part of 16 weeks might be appealing.

Better part of 16 weeks? Are they changing to 9 home games and 7 road?

[MMXcalibur]

Rashaan Shehee is available.

[BryanBusby]

Better part of 16 weeks? Are they changing to 9 home games and 7 road?
That's a little bit different.

On radio you're in and out fairly quickly, usually. When you're a TV analyst you're out wherever for days to interview players and build up talking point shit whatevs.

So 50% less travel and less actual days away from home when you do.

[DaneMcCloud]

Better part of 16 weeks? Are they changing to 9 home games and 7 road?

He's not automatically assigned to each Chiefs home game and calls CBS games all over the country

[DaneMcCloud]

That's a little bit different.

On radio you're in and out fairly quickly, usually. When you're a TV analyst you're out wherever for days to interview players and build up talking point shit whatevs.

So 50% less travel and less actual days away from home when you do.

Fox and CBS analyst generally arrive on the Thursday before Sunday games

[Hammock Parties]

It's about time. He's gotten stale.

[srvy]

Tim Grunhard

[Titty Meat]

Seems like he would say the same 3 things the past few years.

The QB needs more time to throw/get the play to develope

Defense needs to do a better job at rushing the passer

And OOF! Followed by a long akward silence of dead air.

[007]

I sure hope Kendall Gammon is not the permanent replacement. Jesus he is awful.

[Rasputin]

Seems like he would say the same 3 things the past few years.

The QB needs more time to throw/get the play to develope

Defense needs to do a better job at rushing the passer

And OOF! Followed by a long akward silence of dead air.

Penetration. Lenny talked a lot about defense penetration. He really liked using the word penetration.

[Bufkin]

He's still better than Denny Matthews
Nobody is better than Denny Matthews. Denny is simply the best of all time. I don't understand the animosity on this board towards him.

[Dayze]

Jack Harry!!!

[ptlyon]

Finally! We win the SB again!

[PunkinDrublic]

Jack Harry!!!

That's not domestic violence, that's Jack smack!

[Titty Meat]

Nobody is better than Denny Matthews. Denny is simply the best of all time. I don't understand the animosity on this board towards him.

He has no energy.

[DaneMcCloud]

Nobody is better than Denny Matthews. Denny is simply the best of all time. I don't understand the animosity on this board towards him.

Maybe for the Royals but as someone that's lived in KC and Los Angeles, no one touches Vin Scully.

[Garcia Bronco]

I really enjoyed watching him and Nick do inside the NFL for all those years.

[scho63]

Welcome to the boof Jamal Charles.

Everyone would need a class in Ebonics! ROFLROFLROFL

Imagine having him in there for 10 minutes??? :eek:

[scho63]

Len Dawson was great and it will take a big personality to fill his spot. He was having more and more difficulty speaking these last couple of years, always sounded winded.

[KC Hawks]

Alex Smith.

[Kiimo]

Time is a bitch. But that said it is past time for him to go.

[Rasputin]

I really enjoyed watching him and Nick do inside the NFL for all those years.

I remember my first time watching Inside the NFL on HBO. Our state championship 8 man football team got reward to go watch Oilers v Chiefs @ Arrowhead and it was a cold November drizzly day. Warren Moon broke a record for yards over 500 miles long & Steve Deberg broke his pinky on an Oiler helmet. They talked about it on Inside the NFL and showed several replays of it. Lenny was my favorite on that show I liked his analyst style.

[Lex Luthor]

Nobody is better than Denny Matthews. Denny is simply the best of all time. I don't understand the animosity on this board towards him.
If there is any animosity towards him, it's because he has been in the job far too long, and it shows. He was great for the first 40 years. He has been bored and boring for the last 8 years or so.

I grew up listening to Buddy Blattner and Denny Mathews, and I used to be a big fan of his. Now I can't stand him. He brings no excitement or enthusiasm whatsoever to the broadcasts.

[RealSNR]

If there is any animosity towards him, it's because he has been in the job far too long, and it shows. He was great for the first 40 years. He has been bored and boring for the last 8 years or so.

I grew up listening to Buddy Blattner and Denny Mathews, and I used to be a big fan of his. Now I can't stand him. He brings no excitement or enthusiasm whatsoever to the broadcasts.
Exactly.

I didn't grow up with him, but I've heard clips of when he was younger. Completely different radio experience.

These days if I were driving in the car and wanted to keep tabs on the game, I'd rather just get occasional score updates than listen to someone like Denny call the game.

[gblowfish]

Penetration. Lenny talked a lot about defense penetration. He really liked using the word penetration.

I drink every time he says it. You'll be hammered by the third quarter.

[gblowfish]

Len Dawson was great and it will take a big personality to fill his spot. He was having more and more difficulty speaking these last couple of years, always sounded winded.

Well, the man is in his 80s. Some guys earn the right to stay until they choose to leave. Len Dawson is one of those guys. He contribution to the Chiefs is such that he should be allowed to do whatever he wants for as long as he wants. Much respect for Lenny the Cool. He's a once in a lifetime kind of guy.

[scho63]

Well, the man is in his 80s. Some guys earn the right to stay until they choose to leave. Len Dawson is one of those guys. He contribution to the Chiefs is such that he should be allowed to do whatever he wants for as long as he wants. Much respect for Lenny the Cool. He's a once in a lifetime kind of guy.

No bout a doubtit! :clap:

[NJChiefsFan]

Maybe for the Royals but as someone that's lived in KC and Los Angeles, no one touches Vin Scully.

When I had the MLB package I used to Dodger games as I was falling asleep because he was so easy to listen to.

[suzzer99]

Agreed. Except I would go one further. The show has just become unwatchable. Everytime I have to listen to that buffoon Cris Collingsworth, I just want to drop kick kittens.

Confirmed. It insists upon itself.

[cwhocares]

Well, the man is in his 80s. Some guys earn the right to stay until they choose to leave. Len Dawson is one of those guys. He contribution to the Chiefs is such that he should be allowed to do whatever he wants for as long as he wants. Much respect for Lenny the Cool. He's a once in a lifetime kind of guy.

Enough said.:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Micjones]

Kendall Gammon is THE worst. I hope they don't settle for simply promoting him to color.