10 Keys to Success or Failure for the 2013 Chiefs

[BossChief]

I think this upcoming season is filled with as much intrigue as any in the last 10+ years because of all the uncertainty at so many positions. I truly believe this team can be anywhere from 5-11 to 13-3 depending on how these factors play out...

1) Alex Myths ability to handle the workload that Andy Reids offense will demand. If he is able to continue the efficiency he had when be was throwing less in SF, but add to his attempts...he has a chance to help us win a lot against our schedule. Alex was on pace for a 26 touchdown and 3500 yard year in an offense that he would have been around 425 pass attempts the whole year and Andy will probably want another 100 pass attempts to be added to those. If he can't handle it and Andy Reid scales things back a notch we will still end up 7-9/8-8...but if he IS able to handle it and maintains the effectiveness he had last year with increased attempts, he could have a big year and guide us to a lot of wins. No doubt.

2) The defenses ability to take advantage of the scheme that should be predicated on getting more pressure than in years past by attacking more and sitting back less. Our linebacking corps are gonna straight up rape faces in this scheme. The players ability to change their mentality in how to play defense across the board is a huge factor...especially how soon they "get it" because this team can't afford to get into an early hole in the win loss column.

3) The usage of Eric Berry. I put this high on my list for a reason...the guy has been used incorrectly all three years in KC and if he is used correctly he should be an absolute game changer. This "third linebacker in the nickel" stuff needs to get gone and stay gone. This guy destroyed worlds at Tenneesee by taking the ball away and making huge hits and when Kiffen got there, be
changed all that and Eric has been used that way ever since. The way we have used him has completely nullified his playmaking ability and speed in the center of the field. We need to have that ballhawk back there intercepting passes and taking them to the house, not playing in the box most the game.

4) Sean Smith and Dunte Robinsons ability to play effective coverage. This is another situation similar to that of Alex Myth IMO...in that it can go drastically good or bad. I think we will score some points this year and those two will be under pressure. These two can make the secondary a strength or weakness.

5) Jon Baldwin taking to coaching and starting to realize his potential. This kid has amazing upside, but at the moment he looks like a bust. I think this is a career defining year for him. If he is able to become a solid #2 that can make some plays for us, this offense should start to be fun to watch. If not, this will likely be his last year in KC.

6) The fringe guys from the last two years drafts starting to show up and play at an effective level. Guys like Powe, Hudson, Allen, Bailey, Stephenson and Brown. All of those guys have potential to be quality starters or valuable role players if they can take to new coaching. They also have the potential to all need replaced for varius reasons.

7) Andy Reid molding his playcalling to fit the talent we have on board and not trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. I think he can push Alex Myth to 500 pass attempts, but not much more. If we can have a 50:50 split or maybe 55:45 in favor of the pass, I think we can win games...if be tries to throw it 35 times per game...I'm not sure we can be as effective that way.

8) The tight ends living up to their billing. We have a chance to have one of the best TE groups in the NFL if Kelce and Fasano can bring to the field what they do on paper. This Kelce kid is huge and moves very well and seems to have very good hands and instincts...a real player if he can develop his skills and stay out of trouble. It speaks to the talent of the position group that Moeaki may be the third tight end. They should be able to help seal the edge with Eric Fisher and, a few plays later, catching a couple big yardage passes. If Kelce is as good as some think, we may really have something to see on offense.

9) The defensive line being able to generate pressure and get a push. Guys like Jackson, Bailey, Poe, Powe and Devito need to be able to take advantage of linemen trying to keep the linebackers in check. If we can get this position group to play with some intensity, this defense could be just nasty. If they aren't able to do so, teams will control the LOS on us and dictate the tempo.

10) Someone stepping up on special teams and becoming a playmaker. We have the coach that can design the plays to help our return game, but someone needs to step up and fill the role of Arenas while giving us some homerun ability. Maybe Wylie will be that guy...sure would be nice to have a threat as a returner again, it's been awhile.

[Sofa King]

Lotta if's

[Hootie]

I could have said "good post" after reading this but the "Alex Myth" schtick is so ****ing stupid. It's lame, immature, not funny whatsoever, and not even remotely witty.

So it really ruined the whole post for me.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Hootie

I could have said "good post" after reading this but the "Alex Myth" schtick is so ****ing stupid. It's lame, immature, not funny whatsoever, and not even remotely witty.

So it really ruined the whole post for me.

That's you for your input.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Hootie

I could have said "good post" after reading this but the "Alex Myth" schtick is so ****ing stupid. It's lame, immature, not funny whatsoever, and not even remotely witty.

So it really ruined the whole post for me.

Agreed. He could have chosen any of these other fine names:

Alex Stiff
Alex Biff
Alex Shit
Alex ****face
Alex Dildo
Alex Smith sucks so much his weiner gets pulled in and out his anus
Miserable piece of shit Mormon bastard

[Consistent1]

Originally Posted by SNR

Agreed. He could have chosen any of these other fine names:

Alex Stiff
Alex Biff
Alex Shit
Alex ****face
Alex Dildo
Alex Smith sucks so much his weiner gets pulled in and out his anus
Miserable piece of shit Mormon bastard

They had very few choices when guys didn't grade out right to draft. Give the guy a ****ing year, if he sucks, we all laugh at him. The negativity level on this board recently seems high again. And you didn't even get rape into that post, you fail.

[Steron]

Originally Posted by SNR

Agreed. He could have chosen any of these other fine names:

Alex Stiff
Alex Biff
Alex Shit
Alex ****face
Alex Dildo
Alex Smith sucks so much his weiner gets pulled in and out his anus
Miserable piece of shit Mormon bastard

Alex Dildo and Alex ****face are the best of the bunch.

As for the OP. It was nice to see a well thought out post for once.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by SNR

Agreed. He could have chosen any of these other fine names:

Alex Stiff
Alex Biff
Alex Shit
Alex ****face
Alex Dildo
Alex Smith sucks so much his weiner gets pulled in and out his anus
Miserable piece of shit Mormon bastard

I don't think Smith is a Mormon actually.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I don't think Smith is a Mormon actually.

My bad.

I apologize to all the Mormons on this board who read my comments. It was rude of me to even suggest that a walking vomit stain such as Alex Smith was associated with your kind. I'm sorry.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by SNR

Agreed. He could have chosen any of these other fine names:

Alex Stiff
Alex Biff
Alex Shit
Alex ****face
Alex Dildo
Alex Smith sucks so much his weiner gets pulled in and out his anus
Miserable piece of shit Mormon bastard

Wow and he hasn't even thrown one pass for us-lol Hate to see what he is called if he has a bad game.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Wow and he hasn't even thrown one pass for us-lol Hate to see what he is called if he has a bad game.

Just why should we expect anything great out of Alex MYTH? I've seen his play and honestly not impressed.


Why can't chiefs thrive to find something better, if not in this draft next draft?


The success is going be dependent on Alex Smith ability to get rid of the ball in a timely and precise manner to the WRs that can do something with the ball. Keeping Alex Smith healthy and upright and from taking too many sacks is also going be a big challenge for them.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Just why should we expect anything great out of Alex MYTH? I've seen his play and honestly not impressed.


Why can't chiefs thrive to find something better, if not in this draft next draft?


The success is going be dependent on Alex Smith ability to get rid of the ball in a timely and precise manner to the WRs that can do something with the ball. Keeping Alex Smith healthy and upright and from taking too many sacks is also going be a big challenge for them.

There is a Big difference between having low expectations of Alex and calling him every freaking name in the book when he has not even played for us yet. He was having a descent year until he got hurt. Everyone said it was such an awesome move going against the "unwritten rule" - Vets get a chance at their jobs when the come off the DL. But that move cost the 9ers the SuperBowl- no matter how you try to spin it- Cape choked.

Now we get the Best QB we have had in here since what.. Green and Gannon possibly- and all people do is call him a dildo, shit stain, homo, myth, puke, ect ect. People can keep posting stats from the past proving he is going to suck- but the name calling is grade school- have some ****ing class for once.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Hootie

I could have said "good post" after reading this but the "Alex Myth" schtick is so ****ing stupid. It's lame, immature, not funny whatsoever, and not even remotely witty.

So it really ruined the whole post for me.

He's trying to climb in off the ledge and adopt a more reasonable outlook on the upcoming season. I agree with you about "Alex Myth", but I recognize that BossChief needs the cool kids to continue to accept him so I'll cut him a little slack for a while.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by patteeu

He's trying to climb in off the ledge and adopt a more reasonable outlook on the upcoming season. I agree with you about "Alex Myth", but I recognize that BossChief needs the cool kids to continue to accept him so I'll cut him a little slack for a while.

I think it's pretty evident from my history here that I couldn't give two shits about acceptance. I form my own opinions a d lost of the time that leads me to go against the grain....unlike others here that just support every decision this teams makes because they'd rather not be a critical thinker.

I made this thread to show the areas that will effect the outcome of the upcoming season because I feel they are the keys to the upcoming year...but let's make this about me and not the actual topic and chose to hurl insults instead of adding to the conversation.

Thanks.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I think it's pretty evident from my history here that I couldn't give two shits about acceptance. I form my own opinions a d lost of the time that leads me to go against the grain....unlike others here that just support every decision this teams makes because they'd rather not be a critical thinker.

I made this thread to show the areas that will effect the outcome of the upcoming season because I feel they are the keys to the upcoming year...but let's make this about me and not the actual topic and chose to hurl insults instead of adding to the conversation.

Thanks.

Your history here tells me a different story. Sorry.