Enough of the "close games" BS

[KCJohnny]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

why can't people understand this?

I think there is a duplicitous application of realistic expectations here.
On the one hand, the consensus was "rip it up by the roots and start all over again - go young, build with the draft." That consensus opinion was well-informed about the bad season(s) necessary to pursue that course of action. They seemed willing to accept the bad season(s) if it led to long term success.

Now the same consensus is complaining that the Chiefs aren't winning enough. That's hypocritical. Can't have it both ways. This team is exactly where they should be and clearly they have bottomed out and are climbing. Many times I have mentioned the '89 'Boys (1-15) and the '98 Colts (3-13) that both became dynasties after going young and suffering through a bad season or two. It takes time. The sheer amount of close games is a key indicator that this youngest of all NFL squads is right on pace. That's exactly what was happening to the 1-15 Dolphins last year. We'll be the '08 Dolphins next year.