Chiefs Q&A with TODD HALEY - 9/9

**luv** · 09-09-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Dude, just sit back and enjoy each Sunday.

Expect the Chiefs to lose and when (if) they win, enjoy it.

It's going to be a long season. But there's hope.

I don't see what it is people don't like about you. Sure, you're direct. Sure, you can come across as self-absorbed. You're really not that different from most other posters on here.

**KcMizzou** · 09-09-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I don't see what it is people don't like about you. Sure, you're direct. Sure, you can come across as self-absorbed. You're really not that different from most other posters on here.

Are you serious?

**** that name dropping, arrogant, showboating bastard.

**luv** · 09-09-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Are you serious?

**** that name dropping, arrogant, showboating bastard.

Okay.

To your post in general, not to ****ing him.

**KcMizzou** · 09-09-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Okay.

Dane's cool as hell. A genuinely good guy.

That was just my sarcastic way of agreeing with your post.

But while my glass may be half full... his is empty.

To each his own. I just can't find any pleasure in being a sports fan, if I have no hope. I'm not that cynical. If I were, I'd probably spend my Sundays doing something else.

That's not about Dane, really. Just fans in general. If you can't watch a game and hope for a win, why bother? What's the point?

**luv** · 09-09-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I just can't find any pleasure in being a sports fan, if I have no hope. I'm not that cynical. If I were, I'd probably spend my Sundays doing something else.

If you can't watch a game and hope for a win, why bother? What's the point?

Completely agree. Eternal optimist.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Dane's cool as hell. A genuinely good guy.

That was just my sarcastic way of agreeing with your post.

But while my glass may be half full... his is empty.

Bro, thanks for the kind words. Right back at you, BTW. But what comes across as negative to you is realism for me.

I've been a Chiefs fan since I was born in 1965. My dad played in the Chiefs band during the Super Bowl run. I've know Tony DiPardo since day one. My parents dressed me in Chiefs gear since I was born (and my mom routinely sends us Chiefs blankets, mugs, shot glasses, jerseys - you name it).

I sat in an empty stadium in the 70's and 80's. I sat in a full stadium in the 90's and watched Barry run for 200 yards and Christian run for more than 100 yards in a single game. I've partied with the Chiefs, from Word to Ross to Lewis to Smith to Mass to Hackett to Thomas.

I went to sports bars each and every weekend in Hollywood for nearly a decade, often relegated to a single 20" television while the Jets, Giants, Philly and Raiders fans watched their games on the big screen. I've taken time out of vacations in Cancun and Cabo San Lucas to watch the Chiefs (lose, unfortunately, each and every time) instead of spending time with my wife in the pool or on the beach.

I've had the Direct TV package since 2003. I've never missed a game. I will never miss a game.

But the bottom line is that the team has been run into the ground. I won't extrapolate in this post but you know the deal.

But, I'll still never miss a game. I'll still hold out hope. But my heart tells me one thing and my head tells me another.

**KcMizzou** · 09-09-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Bro, thanks for the kind words. Right back at you, BTW. But what comes across as negative to you is realism for me.

I've been a Chiefs fan since I was born in 1965. My dad played in the Chiefs band during the Super Bowl run. I've know Tony DiPardo since day one. My parents dressed me in Chiefs gear since I was born (and my mom routinely sends us Chiefs blankets, mugs, shot glasses, jerseys - you name it).

I sat in an empty stadium in the 70's and 80's. I sat in a full stadium in the 90's and watched Barry run for 200 yards and Christian run for more than 100 yards in a single game. I've partied with the Chiefs, from Word to Ross to Lewis to Smith to Mass to Hackett to Thomas.

I went to sports bars each and every weekend in Hollywood for nearly a decade, often relegated to a single 20" television while the Jets, Giants, Philly and Raiders fans watched their games on the big screen. I've taken time out of vacations in Cancun and Cabo San Lucas to watch the Chiefs (lose, unfortunately, each and every time) instead of spending time with my wife in the pool or on the beach.

I've had the Direct TV package since 2003. I've never missed a game. I will never miss a game.

But the bottom line is that the team has been run into the ground. I won't extrapolate in this post but you know the deal.

But, I'll still never miss a game. I'll still hold out hope. But my heart tells me one thing and my head tells me another.

This is a fresh start though, isn't it?

New Owner, new GM, new HC, new QB...

How can you blame them for the franchise being run into the ground? And sure, you may disagree with some personel decisions, but what's not to like about the "get in shape or GTFO" mantra?

I guess what I'm asking is, If you've been a chiefs fan your whole life... and hated seeing those "other guys" run the team into the ground....

How could you possibly not be hopeful now? They might not work out, but at least we're trying something different, right? This aint the same old Chiefs. (And I don't mean this season... long term)

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

This is a fresh start though, isn't it?

New Owner, new GM, new HC, new QB...

How can you blame them for the franchise being run into the ground? And sure, you may disagree with some personel decisions, but what's not to like about the "get in shape or GTFO" mantra?

I guess what I'm asking is, If you've been a chiefs fan your whole life... and hated seeing those "other guys" run the team into the ground....

How could you possibly not be hopeful now? This aint the same old Chiefs. (And I don't mean this season... long term)

It's not that simple.

Yes, I'm extremely happy that Carl's reign of terror is over.

But, like any rebuilding nation, it takes time to become a world power again. It's not going to happen overnight. It's not going to happen in a year. It's going to take a few years, if every move that is made is the right move.

I'm done criticizing personnel. I'll admit, I'm not happy with the 2009 draft overall and I'm not happy with the lack of free agent signings. But that doesn't matter now, as the team is gearing up for the upcoming season. My opinion doesn't matter (if it ever did). It's all about the guys on the field and to a much lessor extent, the man in the front office.

Only time will tell if their moves (or lack thereof) payoff.

But I can't unilaterally get excited about the death of one regime when the new regime, IMO, has missed more than a few opportunities to impress and improve upon its predecessors.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I don't see what it is people don't like about you. Sure, you're direct. Sure, you can come across as self-absorbed. You're really not that different from most other posters on here.

Because of what I've shared personally, because of where I live and because of the way I respond at times, I'm a target.

I'm okay with that.

But thanks for the kind words.