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We haven't argued in a while: nearly every Chiefs podcast is wrong, I think. (https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=345052)

KC could field a poorer record and still win the AFC. If Cincy could win two road playoff games last year then anything is possible especially with Mahomes. It all depends on how teams look in Dec/Jan.

The AFC is rough right now. We need the pass rush to show up in big games. We have the toughest schedule any team has ever had. If they don't it will be very tough to win it all. Defense still matters that why Faiders and Chargers paid big bucks for it.

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Originally Posted by FAX (Post 16444438)

IMHO, the success (or lack thereof) of the season rests on the first 6 games.

If we make it through that with a winning record, I think we'll be okay.

So let's make sure that we handle the Game Day Thread-Things appropriately.

FAX

Completely agree!!!

Who's in charge of that? Who's the backup and the backup to the backup?

We don't want any mistakes. If you get a finger pull or something during practice, be sure to have the trainer take a look.

We had a poll last year and the winner didn’t get to do it because some attention whore lost the Whit for us. I think we go with big nasty KC nut, he’s a winner and The Catch would like to taste his babies

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Originally Posted by kccrow (Post 16444320)

Sticking to things you know well, huh? I mean, don't strain your tiny little brain too hard.

Good, I was wondering if you would know I was talking to you. Maybe she’ll let me punt that pussy like she’s 17

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi (Post 16444127)

All I see is 17-0

The Chiefs will be favored in every single game they play JR. It is possible they actually will go undefeated.

Go my favorite sports team, THE CHIEFS OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI!!!

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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 16444344)

I've diligently taken field notes for over 40 years as a land surveyor. But never had any reason to take notes in a profession I'm not qualified for.

My guess is Noone is paying you to take notes at a football camp. So you most likely looked like an idiot.

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Check necessary disclaimer #3 in the OP.

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Originally Posted by Wilson8 (Post 16444335)

Each NFL team will be committing everything they can to win against KC. It's not going to be easy.

From the September 11th, Arizona Cardinals to the January 8th, Los Vegas Raiders the games the NFL plays KC will be the most important contest of the year for the team opposing us. That is the problem with having the success that the Chiefs have had. Every team wants and needs to bring Kansas City down. Hell, the whole NFL wants the Chiefs to be beaten by the Chargers, the Raiders, the Bills, etc...

The Chiefs are a BETTER team than they were last year but what they have to have is a total buy in from each Chiefs player that each play is important and the Chiefs need them to perform. Unfortunately, KC in the past has developed a culture within SOME players where they would wait for Patrick Mahomes to ride in and save the day. It was why bust my butt. We will win this game. The few times that Patrick has been injured in the past two years, you see a renewed charge by KC players to win.

The Chiefs need to know that the NFL is after them and they better be ready for it. The Chiefs need that type of player effort because that's what other teams will be throwing at us.

Listen to this man.

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Originally Posted by Carr4MVP (Post 16444375)

Congratulations, OP.

You discovered that podcasts use outlandish claims to drive up viewership. Credibility means nothing; it is about gaining attention. Folks claim to want solid commentary. They don't. They want optimistic outlooks and entertainment. They want hot takes.

I would contend that these people are seeking short term highs and long term misery.

Ceiling 12-5 because the schedule is so tough.

Floor 9-8 because although we are young, we still have a roster that’s got plenty of talent.

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Originally Posted by Bearcat (Post 16444386)

Have you ever gone back to check notes on how right or wrong you were on certain players, season outcomes, etc?

Yeah, all the time — well not what I’ve scribbled. I end up posting it here and then chuck the paper. Been right a ton, been wrong a ton. Roughly half the forum is saying the same shit about me now that they were saying last year when I predicted Chris Jones at DE would stink.

But stuff I got wrong is more fun, so:

I liked Aaron Parker a ton as a practice squad guy, but he was among the first cuts. I sneaky-liked Austin Edwards at DT but he got cut early too. Very early. Fountain technically made the team, but I believe I meant the 53.

That’s all the returns we have on my silly training camp prediction statements for this year, so far.

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16444429)

Imagine sitting around listening to podcasts all day so you can find one that says we won't be good.

LOL Wow. Swing and a miss.

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16444429)

What's the use of that kind of fandom if you aren't optimistic about a team that has been to the AFC championship four years in a row coached by Reid and helmed by Mahomes?

I am optimistic! I think the Chiefs have Super Bowl odds this year!

I just am not as optimistic as some of these dudes are.

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16444429)

Because you anticipate injuries???? Seriously? That's some world class pessimism, GTFO with that nonsense.

I anticipate exactly two injuries: Frank Clark will miss games due to monkeypox or something because he always does, and Dunlap has an Achilles.

Everything else after that is a surprise to me.

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 16444429)

Nobody wants to read this shit. Go cry into your wet blanket alone in the basement.

You may go review the unnecessary disclaimer #3 in the OP.

Hey man you asked us to argue

Definitely foresee some struggles from both the offense and defense to start the season. Not surprising what with all the new faces, particularly all the rookies that are on the roster.

On defense and offense all these new guys and young players are going to have to get comfortable with the playbooks and each other. This was the case in 2019 as well as 2020? Whatever. It took some time, but eventually they got in the groove and their play dramatically improved.

No real reason to think history won't repeat itself to some extent this season. The defense will be up and down through the first half of the season or so, and they'll be playing an abbreviated playbook until everyone gets on the same page. Ditto the offense. It just should click quicker for the offense this time around, with the overall higher quality of the skill players.

But add in the fact that KC is playing 5(?) playoff teams from last season in the first 7 weeks, including four teams that last season owned a top-10 offense last season, and it could be tough sledding for the Chiefs until the bye.

AZ had a top-10 offense last year, and while I'm very optimistic about the defense going into this season, in recent memory the Chiefs have been pretty not good against mobile QBs, and Kyler is among the elite in that category.

Then we get LAC, now with another elite pass rusher in Khalil. And Herbert's no slouch in either passing or running either. Keenan Allen's coming off a career-type year, Ekeler looks to be healthy, M. Williams set a personal best in several categories in 2021.

Then the only cakewalk game is vs. IND, followed by the Bucs (beat us in the SB last we met), LAR with D. Adams, the Bills (that would've beaten us in the playoffs last season except for a coin flip), and the 49ers, that were in the process of beating KC in the SB, until the last 7 minutes happened.

Realistically, if the Chiefs can get to the bye 4-3, even 3-4, I do like our chances down the stretch. The schedule does ease up a bit what with TEN, JAX, HOU and SEA as a bit of a cushion. 11-6 or 12-5 seems pretty doable.