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I would argue that Geno would generate fan interest, purely form being the 1st overall pick and the calamity that would occur as well as the (totally stereotyping here) interest black, casual fansl |
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Shit the Chiefs would have drafted Matt Kalil.
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Geno doesn't even need to be part of the discussion. The problem isn't that they aren't going to select him, the problem is that they traded for Alex Smith and they're making him "the guy". Don't take a QB this year, that's fine. But don't throw the next 5 years in the crapper while you're doing it, which is what this trade does. It's not an issue with drafting a QB in 2013 with him here now, it's an issue of not drafting a QB at all until he's gone. Not in 2013, or 2014, or 2015. At least for me, the disappointment is the fact that they never learn, and make this move literally over and over and over again and then act surprised when they don't get different results.
But it's certainly indicative of the franchise. I am disappointed, but I'm not surprised in the least. And in fact, to bring the other Smith back into it, despite being one of the bigger Geno fans here, I've also said all along he'd never be drafted as a Chief. |
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Probably due to his inability to do anything worthwhile in the 1st round sans Berry. |
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I mean, JC was an agility rusher coming back from an ACL tear.. |
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I don't blame someone not wanting to spend thousands of dollars to take themselves and their family to games. I will personally ahve season tickets when I finally have the DR in front of my name, (mainly so I can have a reason to come back to KC and hang out with d school guys and call it a business trip). Now if someone wants to not watch games on TV because the team didn't do what they wanted them to do, yeah that might be a little silly. I get it, I won't do it, but I get it. |
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Even though he was a complete cluster**** as a GM, I have to give the man the benefit of the doubt. No one is that stupid. |
I have no idea if Geno Smith will ever be any good, but I do know it will be fun to bump his threads In a few years.
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That said, I drove all over this town to find a sports bar to watch the Chiefs on a 13" TV back in the 90's. I went to some incredible sports bars late in the 90's and early 2000's but was relagated to a 19" TV with a few toothless Missourians (no joke). Fortunately, I've had Direct TV since 2003 and have spent literally tens of thousands on their service, just so I can have the Sunday Ticket and watch the Chiefs in the comfort of my own home. The 5.1 sound and 65" LCD hasn't hurt, either. |
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I like going to games, loses suck, wins are awesome. We also have STL Cardinals season tickets and it's a whole different feelling/thought process in regards to those and a franchise that has gone above and beyond to put a winner on the field. |
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Tuff choice vs Alex Smith Chiefs tickets |
And as much as we would like it to be, I don't see Arrowhead ever being what it once was. With technology and the feel around town, people just don't care as much.
If they start winning consistently obviously things would change, but even then, it's getting to be non economical. |
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He did an interview on 810 and played dumb when the host asked him to comment upon the top 2 QBs in the draft. ***** played dumb to the question, even though anyone with a hint of common sense knew whom the host was referring to. *****: "The....top 2........QBs........???????????????????" This mother****er was shockingly stupid and arrogant. He would not have drafted a QB. No ****ing chance. Guaranteed. |
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KC would go nuts if we had a 13 win season again. |
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I recently added a 42" LED LCD and a Samsung "7.1" soundbar and wireless subwoofer to my "man cave" during the playoffs this January. Good times ahead. |
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For all this blathering about "Super Bowl", the numbnuts around here have seem to forgotten that Arrowhead has been a stomping ground for visiting teams for half a decade. The Raiders, of all ****ing teams, have OWNED the Chiefs at Arrowhead. Baby steps would be nice. BIG baby steps, but baby steps, nonetheless. |
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I'm good with taking steps, so long as they don't lead no where, which is exactly what the organization is currently doing.
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For the first time since 1989, I feel like the Chiefs are in good hands. I just hope they don't prove me wrong. |
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I'll give you one thing, dude; you've been the voice of moderation and optimism this off-season.
Hope you're right and I'm wrong. |
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Honestly, it's what I'm doing too. No point in getting all pissed oversomething I can't control that was meant for entertainment. Therefor, I'm true fanning up. |
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I assume that Reid will be a major upgrade offensively and I assume that Sutton will be a major upgrade defensively. The roster is most definitely more talented today than in January and many of the best players can sleep easier knowing their teammates will return next years. There's definitely a level of comfort amongst guys like Charles and Albert and Moeaki, knowing that Bowe will return. I believe the AFC will have a down year. The Raiders won't be much improved, if at all, the Chargers won't be much improved, if at all even though Denver is signing guys right and left, I doubt they'll win 13 games next season. The AFC isn't that weak. So, 3-3 in the division at worst, then two to three others out of five at home. If Reid and Dorsey and Sutton are what we think they are, then 8-8, 9-7 seems about right. |
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But I've seen a few regime changes in my time as a Chiefs fan and I've usually been right. That doesn't mean I'm right this time but I've got a better feeling than I had with Gunther, Vermeil, Herm and especially *****/Haley. Time will tell. Keep in mind though that as a 12 year old, I thought that Marv Levy was going to lead the Chiefs to the playoffs. Turns out, it was one NFL team too soon. |
I'm starting to become a little down on Sutton the more I read about him.
I'm expecting a lot more 2gap principles out of base fronts than originally anticipated. |
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It's that I understand why these moves were made, can deal with it, see it and hope that they continue to build this roster with the goal of a solid 2013 season. There's no going for broke this year. There's no single player on the market that can change the fortunes of the Chiefs and there's no single QB in free agency or the draft that immediately changes the fortunes of the franchise. So with that in mind, I get it and I'm fairly confident they're moving the franchise forward. Moving the franchise forward may sound easy, but look how ***** ****ed up an already ****ed up franchise even further. |
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I remain skeptical however. |
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As far as the rest goes, I like Dorsey's pedigree, but Pioli has already proven just how valuable pedigree is. And I hate that the very first move was as horrendous a move as it was. It just rings same ol', same ol' with me. Same shit different decade.
I have no faith whatsoever in Andy Reid, either. It's not 2006 and the last several years of the Eagle franchise were downright frightening. And, again, he's apparently in love with Mr. Mediocrity out of SF. Which doesn't fill me with warm fuzzies. It's hard to fault Clark though, he's spending shit tons on these guys. I'm not sure I fall into the crowd that thinks he's just trying to go 8-8 and keep the stands full. I think I lean more towards him wanting to win but having an unfortunate predilection towards bad front office decisions. |
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It's about 3/4" thick, if that. Maybe 5/8ths. |
Didn't know they made such a thing. Cool.
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DLPs are the only TVs I'm familiar with.
The lamps are a mother****er. |
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But it just might work this ****ing time! I am now resigned to the fact that I will not see this team win a playoff game again in my lifetime. |
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Anyway, if this was your first time with that type of TV, I'm guessing you are rather enjoying it. |
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I am so excited
I cannot wait for the season to start. I might watch him play the Saints ten more times this offseason |
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I've got a 2012 LCD Sharp Aquos in the family room and that thing puts out some heat. Not a ton, per se, but you can definitely feel the difference when it's on for an hour or so and walk out of the room. Someday, I'll replace the remaining four LCD's with LED's. |
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One silly thing I like about it is the ability to turn off the video and leave the sound on. Whether it's listening to music on the sound system or falling asleep I feel it helps in the conservation attempt. I am someone who likes falling asleep with the TV on but not really for the visual aspect. |
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We're really comparing 8 games to 8 games. Which dramatically changes the stats...Colin averaged about 20-30 yards more a game..and was not as efficient but had more big plays. His YPA was slightly better than Alex who was already doing quite well in that department. His running is what made Colin stand out..with that said, the rest of the team's running suffered for a while under Colin...then again, if Colin opens things up with his legs, who cares. Colin is the better qb...but it's because of his legs..not his throwing. I really believe that Colin has what it takes to go to the HOF...Alex is a franchise QB and you're lucky to have him. |
I thought that the first game with Colin filling in was a tie...
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You moron, Alexsexual. Stay out of the Niner forums you Alice lover!! |
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The snaps that Alex Smith will take for this team are all wasted snaps in my view. |
Every year Smith is the starting QB on this team is another year wasted.
Signing these game managers to "get back to respectability" only delays the inevitable. Where in the hell is the logic in that? |
"I've never thought of myself as a playmaker. I think of myself as a facilitator." - Geno Smith (paraphrased)
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vs thinking longterm. I'm not saying short term is always wrong, but its how they always think. |
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I think each individual might be able to come up with a coherent meaning for the way they think the term should be used, but since there is so little agreement about that meaning, the term is essentially meaningless. |
I tailgate with a bunch of guys that have been going to the games since the early 1980s. I've been there since 1989. Two of the guys I tailgate with played college ball, and one now coaches at a small college. As a group, we are all excited as shit to see the team moving in a positive direction with a FO that seems to know how to improve the team. Do we all want a franchise QB? You bet. To a man, not one guy thinks anyone is worth 1.1 though.
It'll be alot of fun being a fan of the Chiefs over the next couple of years as they build this franchise back up to a winner. |
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I'm just ready for everyone's sorry ass excuse when Geno is taken in the top 5. |
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