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Originally Posted by BlackOp
I'll give you my conspiracy take...and really it's just a pragmatic observation based on ratings/parity. It's the 2021 season narrative building...
I said before the season started that KC's first 5 games were a head scratcher. It made no scheduling sense from a marketing perspective. That these games would have more meaning later in the season. If KC were to go 5-0, they would have essentially wiped out any drama for the next 4 months.
They would have tie-breakers over every top AFC team. KC going 14-1 and resting their starters, last year, is bad for business...especially since there is only one bye. This is now a 17 game season...
Their first 5 games were twice the toughest slate compared to the next closest team...TWICE. Two times as hard as the #2 toughest starting schedule...does this seem disproportionate?
For that extra 17th game, Chiefs get to play the Packers...one of the 4 best NFL teams from last year.
There have been 3 crucial calls that have shifted the outcomes of the 3 losses. The 4th and 9 against LA really stands out.
I think this "worst defense in history" start is scripted...and Spags is playing ball. It's a "top-down" decision...and he's doing what he's told. This team has never looked THIS disorganized...they've been to 3 consecutive AFCCGs. They didn't lose any consequential players on defense and it the same scheme.
This same defense held the 5-0 Arizona starters to 5 consecutive 3 and outs in the preseason. There were no signs of a complete schematic melt-down prior to game one.
I'm keeping an eye on if this defense "magically" turns it around in the next few weeks..
The season beginning is a NFL dream start...every AFC team has a shot/hope now the Chiefs are bottom-feeders.
It's all making out for a 'Dramatic Race" to end the season...no resting your starters this year.
I think the NFL has officially gone into shameless WWF mode...
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Yes. This is what has happened. Now we witness our dramatic rise.