Thanks. Barbaro v. Anders was a tough choice for me. I flipped a coin.

Yeah, I spent at least 10 minutes selecting from Barbaro, Mike Bell and Anders. But once I looked objectively at their contributions, I felt pretty good about my choice.

B. Bell
Arbanas
Barbaro
Alt
Allen

Sorry but I just don't see enough great Chiefs to warrant this poll being done this way. Heck if you just start with Chiefs in the Chiefs Hall of Fame add Shields, Roaf, Richardson, Gonzalez and Priest you probably have sufficient candidates for the poll.

I mean you should not put Bartee on there even for comedic purpose, so great an insult it is to the others.

Anders was a crowd favorite but was really just a journeyman. Barbaro was a star and Bell not far behind.

Marcus, JJ and Bell. I don't know much Chiefs history, though.

Wow, just like the poll, I have Bobby Bell with John Alt second. I witnessed the whole Alt career but went Bobby Bell. Tough decision. :hmmm:

I really like the format. It will generate some good discussion and give an opportunity to re-live some memories. It also gives an opportunity to sing the accolades of some of the lesser but still cherished heros of the Red and Gold. Through the process the final votes are likely to be more informed, especially for those fans to young to remember the AFL Chiefs.

P.S I believe only three on that list even merit consideration

Bobby Bell (might as weill put him in the top five and avoid wasting time_.

Fred Arbamas (Clearly only Gonzalez and Otis Taylor warrant more consideration of Chiefs pass catchers a motley crew if ever we had one)

Marcus Allen (only because Chief running backs have had a short shelf life and Marcus's achievements are clearly in the top 5 of running backs.

Alt does not make the top 10 of Chiefs offensive lineman

Barbaro does not make the top 10 of Chiefs defensive backs.

The rest of the list are pretty much wastes of Chiefs skin or at best serviceable players at their positions.

I suppose if the intent is to have people learn some Chiefs history you are correct, but come on does Bartee really warrant making a best of list, it sort of turns the whole concept into a pathetic joke. Have I ever let it be known how much I detest Bartee?

I just read the whole thread after posting to the thread start post of Rain man. I only voted for one, Bobby Bell. Can Alt and Barbaro be added to my vote, please?

Vlad's post, although hyperbolic, contains a nugget of truth.

An interesting observation is that we have been rich in offensive linemen and defensive backs while piss poor in WR and to a lesser extent RB (and QB, but so has everyone else). We've had our share of HOF caliber LB, but the number of very good LB has been subpar. DL is about the same. It will be interesting to see the final list develop.

I don't think cdcox has to worry about you challenging for his job anytime soon.

Rainman was looking for an objective standard for inclusion of consideration. The one he picked happens to envelope some much-hated Chiefs.

The best thing I can say about Bartee is that he has become a staple of comedic material on the planet. What can Mark Adickes say say his contribution was?

If the Planet had been around in 89, Markadick would have provided his share of comedic gold around here.