Originally Posted by YayMike (Post 6052021)

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I live in Baltimore, and have been a Chief's fan for many years. I will be going to the game Sunday wearing my red and gold, but i figured i would throw my few cents into our chances Sunday after reading some comments in this thread.

Homerism aside, we have a slim chance.

Ravens D versus Chiefs O - Advantage Ravens. The Ravens have a new DC but the scheme remains largely the game. They will blitz early and often. Their only real weak spot is their CB's. They are vulnerable to the double moves (if we even have time to run them) and always go for the big play (Pick-6) instead of making the tackle. If we are smart we will try to take advantage of this. We should pass to run, quick screens, bubbles and slants are how Pittsburgh beats Baltimore. When we run, have to hit the A gap. Counters won't work as their LBs are too quick.

Ravens O verus Chiefs O - Push. The Ravens are exploring passing the ball much more this pre-season and season. Its everywhere in the local papers. They can run with McGahee, Rice and McClain (in short yard situations). However, they want to make Flacco the next Roethlisburger. Flacco does not read zone coverage well. If we are smart we will throw a lot of different looks at him.

In the end, we cannot beat them, but I just hope we make it competitive. The Ravens are a good team, but they struggle with passing teams and IF we don't make any mistakes with the ball on offense, we will stay in the game. Here's hoping!

Originally Posted by GoChiefs (Post 6051792)

Just watch it, you two.

http://i28.tinypic.com/143f4fn.jpg

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 6051528)

Apparently, he played at least JuCo football.

The guys I know that played at Coffeyville & Butler in the 80's did pretty well after moving up to Division I and in some cases, the NFL. I don't know how well he did on the field but all of my friends are pretty sharp when it comes to the NFL.

But regardless, the guy acts like a jackass, 24-7.

It's too bad. We could certainly use more knowledgeable members around here.

Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 6051446)

And now the implicit comparison to DT...

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 6052146)

I played beyond JUCO. Just an FYI. I'll leave it at that.

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 6052146)

Yeah I can be a jackass at times.

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 6052146)

And guys like Mecca and Hamas aren't?

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 6052146)

Yet the majority of the crap they post is baseless and uneducated. At least my insight has merit.

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 6052146)

And no it's not out of the question for Hali to have 10 sacks. I mean for the love of God the guy had 8 as a rookie with his hand in the dirt. :shake:

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic (Post 6052473)

I think the major difference with Pioli managing the franchise is that we'll do much better in free agency. One of his strengths that you heard about over and over again in NE was his ability to find players that fit well into Bill Belicheks system. I think that will serve the team well because then you're not as much under pressure to hit a home run in the draft when there isn't as much talent coming out of college.

Originally Posted by Raised On Riots (Post 6052499)

:spock:

He's off to a rousing start so far.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 6052428)

Good for you. And BTW, I've just been teasing you. My initial impression was that you had a sense of humor and would play along. Why so serious?

:p



That's not the issue. You really come across as angry and mean spirited. I mean really angry. We're all just here to have fun and sure, we bust each other's chops. But I'd have a beer with any of these guys (and have).

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic (Post 6052511)

It's way too early to cast any judgement.

Originally Posted by Raised On Riots (Post 6052535)

So when exactly does he "go on the job" then? When does the time clock kick in?

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6052555)

That's what I was wondering.

I guess Mike Goff, Eric Ghiaciuc, Amani Toomer, Ashlie Lelie, Vince Redd, Zach Thomas and the re-signing of Rudy Niswanger doesn't count?

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6052555)

That's what I was wondering.

I guess Mike Goff, Eric Ghiaciuc, Amani Toomer, Ashlie Lelie, Vince Redd, Zach Thomas and the re-signing of Rudy Niswanger doesn't count?

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 6052666)

Why focus on the negative? Why not say Cassel, Mays, Brown, possibly being able to make something of Dorsey and Hali in a 34?

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 6052686)

The original comment was focusing specifically on how we will do better in FA.

On that note, I think Mays was an excellent find, and that Mike Brown will not perform any better than his predecessor, provided he can even stay healthy enough to play regularly.