How do you REALLY think the Chiefs will do this season?

bobbything · 07-05-2005, 03:22 PM

I've heard the sports writers say that the offense will slip a little. However, it's very hard to ignore the defensive moves KC made this year. Regardless of how horrible the D has been over the last 4-5 seasons, on paper, they look to have a very solid defensive core.

I think too many people are taking the last few years into account when analyzing this team. I don't see the offense slipping below a top 5 spot all season. And, since I honestly think that the defense, on paper, has drastically improved, I think this team is one of 4 to beat in the AFC; along with Indy, New England, and (yes, I believe this) Baltimore.

I believe the Chiefs will win the West with an 11-5, maybe 12-4, record. The Rai ders will mimic the Chiefs of 2000 where, without a decent RB, they're going to be chucking the ball 50 times per game and finish 7-9. The Donkos will do their typical 9-7, maybe 10-6, season while holding serve at home most of the time. The Chargers are the "who knows" of this conference. I mean, up until last year, Drew Brees has been highly mediocre, so why would anyone think that he's going to be as good in a Marty Schottenheimer offense? He had a 1995-96 Steve Bono like season, and will follow it up with a 1996-97 Steve Bono like season. Chargers go 8-8.

KC wins the conference by at least 2 games.

The playoffs are an entirely different story. I just want to get through the season first.

Red Dawg · 07-05-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbything

I've heard the sports writers say that the offense will slip a little. However, it's very hard to ignore the defensive moves KC made this year. Regardless of how horrible the D has been over the last 4-5 seasons, on paper, they look to have a very solid defensive core.

I think too many people are taking the last few years into account when analyzing this team. I don't see the offense slipping below a top 5 spot all season. And, since I honestly think that the defense, on paper, has drastically improved, I think this team is one of 4 to beat in the AFC; along with Indy, New England, and (yes, I believe this) Baltimore.

I believe the Chiefs will win the West with an 11-5, maybe 12-4, record. The Rai ders will mimic the Chiefs of 2000 where, without a decent RB, they're going to be chucking the ball 50 times per game and finish 7-9. The Donkos will do their typical 9-7, maybe 10-6, season while holding serve at home most of the time. The Chargers are the "who knows" of this conference. I mean, up until last year, Drew Brees has been highly mediocre, so why would anyone think that he's going to be as good in a Marty Schottenheimer offense? He had a 1995-96 Steve Bono like season, and will follow it up with a 1996-97 Steve Bono like season. Chargers go 8-8.

KC wins the conference by at least 2 games.

The playoffs are an entirely different story. I just want to get through the season first.

Well said. I see no reason why the offense would slip either. We should be better, not worse. The defense should be able to secure a lead in the 4th unlike the recent past. We win the West.

07-05-2005, 06:39 PM

I think 12-4 or better is a reality.

Lbedrock1 · 07-06-2005, 10:39 AM

I think one of the problems you have with predicting how a team will do is you never know who will lose a step as a player or who will gain one. Im always going to predict that the chiefs will do fine because I have a 50-50 chance of being right. I predict that the patriots run is over so that gives us a chance to be there. I believe we will be 3-1 going into our bye and we will not lose to Denver. I believe we will be tough this year and not soft like the previous years. Offense will not slap us around like they have in previous years. None of this means we will win, but it does mean we have a fighting chance. Here is my prediction, The Chiefs will win at least 3 more games this year then they did last year now where ever that puts them that is where they will fall rather they are at home or in the playoffs.

piattrocks · 07-06-2005, 01:19 PM

if they're 3-1 out of the gates, who do they lose to out of the first 4?
The toughest 2, in my opinion, will the Oakland and the Jets...

On another note, here is a shopping list for what KC better do or have done this year:

1) Win at Mile High... its about time.
2) Have Lawrence Tynes prove himself in the clutch... or at all, for that matter. I dont care how much cheaper he was than the Ageless One... he's got to kick it through the uprights!
3) Show some improvement on defence. Right now, Chief fans will take anything, but the only thing we need to see is some wins.
4) Beat San Diego - unlike the Denver game which has GOT to be IN DENVER, i dont care where SD goes down, as long as they do (at least once this year)
5) Win both against Oakland. - Randy who? They've got no defence... (the raiders, that is) the new chief's D needs to prove that it can handle the new threats in Oakland.
6) Leave Freddie Mitchell at a gas station while on the road. - the guy is a distraction who cannot back up what he says.
7) Punt the ball further than 20 yards. Hopefully the new kicker will have this covered.
8) Come up with a plan to keep the Chiefs in KC.
9) Do not choke in the playoffs!!!!!!!

07-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#1
bobbything Distributor of Pain Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $8644900	I've heard the sports writers say that the offense will slip a little. However, it's very hard to ignore the defensive moves KC made this year. Regardless of how horrible the D has been over the last 4-5 seasons, on paper, they look to have a very solid defensive core. I think too many people are taking the last few years into account when analyzing this team. I don't see the offense slipping below a top 5 spot all season. And, since I honestly think that the defense, on paper, has drastically improved, I think this team is one of 4 to beat in the AFC; along with Indy, New England, and (yes, I believe this) Baltimore. I believe the Chiefs will win the West with an 11-5, maybe 12-4, record. The Rai ders will mimic the Chiefs of 2000 where, without a decent RB, they're going to be chucking the ball 50 times per game and finish 7-9. The Donkos will do their typical 9-7, maybe 10-6, season while holding serve at home most of the time. The Chargers are the "who knows" of this conference. I mean, up until last year, Drew Brees has been highly mediocre, so why would anyone think that he's going to be as good in a Marty Schottenheimer offense? He had a 1995-96 Steve Bono like season, and will follow it up with a 1996-97 Steve Bono like season. Chargers go 8-8. KC wins the conference by at least 2 games. The playoffs are an entirely different story. I just want to get through the season first.
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07-05-2005, 06:39 PM	#3
Electric Guest Casino cash: $	I think 12-4 or better is a reality.
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07-06-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
Lbedrock1 Iron Giant Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Conyers, Ga Casino cash: $9995364	I think one of the problems you have with predicting how a team will do is you never know who will lose a step as a player or who will gain one. Im always going to predict that the chiefs will do fine because I have a 50-50 chance of being right. I predict that the patriots run is over so that gives us a chance to be there. I believe we will be 3-1 going into our bye and we will not lose to Denver. I believe we will be tough this year and not soft like the previous years. Offense will not slap us around like they have in previous years. None of this means we will win, but it does mean we have a fighting chance. Here is my prediction, The Chiefs will win at least 3 more games this year then they did last year now where ever that puts them that is where they will fall rather they are at home or in the playoffs.
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07-06-2005, 01:19 PM	#5
piattrocks Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ventnor, NJ (right by AC) Casino cash: $10004900	if they're 3-1 out of the gates, who do they lose to out of the first 4? The toughest 2, in my opinion, will the Oakland and the Jets... On another note, here is a shopping list for what KC better do or have done this year: 1) Win at Mile High... its about time. 2) Have Lawrence Tynes prove himself in the clutch... or at all, for that matter. I dont care how much cheaper he was than the Ageless One... he's got to kick it through the uprights! 3) Show some improvement on defence. Right now, Chief fans will take anything, but the only thing we need to see is some wins. 4) Beat San Diego - unlike the Denver game which has GOT to be IN DENVER, i dont care where SD goes down, as long as they do (at least once this year) 5) Win both against Oakland. - Randy who? They've got no defence... (the raiders, that is) the new chief's D needs to prove that it can handle the new threats in Oakland. 6) Leave Freddie Mitchell at a gas station while on the road. - the guy is a distraction who cannot back up what he says. 7) Punt the ball further than 20 yards. Hopefully the new kicker will have this covered. 8) Come up with a plan to keep the Chiefs in KC. 9) Do not choke in the playoffs!!!!!!!
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