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I share the view that a win is good and, at worst, we fall 3 slots, so maybe it won't be bad to have a win for pride. Still, there is something to be said for a loss in that it may humble Pioli and Haley more. There is only so much that they can blame on the players, Herm/Carl, and sun flares. If they will exhibit humility going in to season 2, regardless, then a win would be nice.
Remember the meaningless game against Mangini's Jets a couple of years ago. Herm tied it and I was rooting for a loss in that 4-12 season, for a draft pick. Sure enough we lost and, as a result, we got Dorsey at #5 and the Jets were forced to take Gholston at #6 (who was a Major bust). Had we won that meaningless game, who would have remembered? We would have picked 6th or 7th that year and may well have drafted Gholston. So, moving up one or two could be big. Though I agree that no one really wants to trade up to #3, if Claussen is available at #3 and we pick before the Browns and Washington (who may covet him) it is possible that we could get an extra pick from the Redskins to move up from #6 to take him in front of Cleveland.
So, cheer on the Chiefs, but save those good luck charms for when we really need it.
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