When Does Free Agency Begin?

[philfree]

I think the Chiefs will be active in free agency this year. At least more so then last year.


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[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by doomy3

So, you think he expects to win less games in 09 than 08 with a group of guys he obviously thought could win more than they won last year having a year of experience?

First, I never stated that the Chiefs would win less games in 2009 than they did in 2008. That would mean a zero win or single win season. If this is what you believe I said, then you're mistaken.

Secondly, I think Clark Hunt had a wake-up call during the 2008 season. Not only did he see an untalented football team going the wrong way on the field, his eyes were finally opened to the fact that the ways of Carl Peterson had not and were not working. I think he realizes that it takes much more than just a free agent signing to put his team over the top.

And since he believed this so much, he hired the NFL's best talent evaluator as his GM. Knowing that his team is far away from competing for a championship, he wanted the best people in place to build his franchise.

Again, I would be absolutely shocked if the Chiefs were to win more than 5 games this upcoming season. There are too many holes, no depth, a new coaching staff and a new offensive and defensive scheme.

Winning consistently isn't going to happen overnight.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Gosh Phil, I guess I'm not making myself clear.

I never stated that the Chiefs would not want to win more than three games.

I stated that with their brutal 2009 schedule, coupled with the lack of talent currently existing on the roster at center, right guard, right tackle, WR, RB, RDE, linebacker and QB, it would be unreasonable for this Front Office to assume they'd win more than 5 games at best in 2009.

Is that clearer?

That makes sense to a point. I don't think that will be their thought process though. These guys come from winners and I don't think they'll approach the 2009 season with a thought process that includes losing most of their games.

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[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by philfree

That makes sense to a point. I don't think that will be their thought process though. These guys come from winners and I don't think they'll approach the 2009 season with a thought process that includes losing most of their games.

PhilFree

Then they'd be unrealistic, wouldn't they?

But I don't think that's the case. I'm sure that all involved know they're a long way away from a consistent, winning franchise.

This isn't 1989, when the roster was loaded with high first and second round players in need of a great coach. This is like the Cleveland Browns or Houston Texan expansion franchise.

No franchise QB.

No franchise RDE.

No franchise RB.

No depth.

A lack of talent at nearly every position. All 22.