Chiefs X-Factor's Inside the Huddle-Time to pound pussies!! - Page 4

xfactor · 10-21-2010, 11:24 AM

Watching the Chiefs has been torture the past couple of weeks, one fan told me the other day.
During the past few seasons you knew by halftime that the game was over. There was no stringing you along to see what would happen in the second half.
“Now they’re waiting until the last couple of minutes to break my heart,” the fan said.
That, as they say, is progress. Winning for 59-1/2 minutes is good. It’s not good enough if it’s the first 59-1/2 minutes as the Texans reminded us last Sunday.
Obviously, that’s one reason why the 35-31 loss at Houston was a lot more frustrating than losing the previous week at Indianapolis. It brought back memories of Chiefs during the Dick Vermeil era when we could put up points by the truck load, but we couldn’t play defense.
You think the game was frustrating as a Chiefs’ fan, you have no idea how cornerback Brandon Flower feels. He is one of the most calm, collected football players I know, and to see him so angry that he had to be restrained following a pass interference call on the winning drive was telling. He felt the call should have gone the other way and Flower isn’t one of those showboating corners who feels the officials always get it wrong when a call goes against him.
That was, undoubtedly, a huge play - maybe the play of the game.
However, we did come away with some positives.
•Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is back in everyone’s good graces after making a couple of terrific catches.
•Quarterback Matt Cassel again showed he can be very efficient and not lose us a game.
•We’ve reestablished that we have the No. 1 rushing team in the NFL (164.6 ypg) and the No. 5 rush defense (90.8 ypg). That’s not a bad combination.
•Plus, despite back-to-back losses, we have proven we can go on the road against two playoff caliber teams and play with them.
•Finally, we still have a 1-1/2 game lead in the AFC West. And, right now, it doesn’t appear that the other three teams are preparing to make any kind of move.
Now we have to take advantage of the situation and that opportunity will come during the next couple of weeks when Jacksonville and Buffalo come into Arrowhead. Speaking of those two teams, perhaps it’s an ironic twist that former Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards will be calling the signals for the Jaguars on Sunday due to the injury to Jacksonville starter David Garrard.
What a perfect situation. A new quarterback, still learning the system coming into hostile Arrowhead. These are the games that KC fans live for.
Oh, it gets better. Runningback Maurice Jones-Drew, who is one of the best in the league, is reportedly nicked up and not 100 percent, and the Jaguars are coming off an embarrassing 30-3 loss to Tennessee. They may be angry about the loss, but the bigger question is, “Can they do anything about it?”
The answer: Not likely, especially if Jones-Drew can’t perform at a high level. This is a team that’s ranked No. 23 in scoring offense (18.3 ppg) and No. 26 in passing (166.2 ppg). On their best day they’re one-dimensional.
The KC offense ought to be like that anxious horse that everyone is trying to force into the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby. This is a chance to put up some career stats against a defense that’s currently ranked 31st in points allowed, 28th in pass defense and 27th in total yards allowed.
And they’re minus-seven in the turnover department.
* * *
The difference with this year’s Chiefs - and it reflects on what the fan said earlier - is that everyone’s angry about last Sunday’s outcome because we “expect” to win again. That’s a feeling that we haven’t experienced for awhile.
Tuesday was a day off for the players, yet we still saw a lot of them coming into Arrowhead and talking to coaches. The players are angry and hurting after the loss to Jacksonville. That’s a reflection on how this team feels about themselves and their expectations.
Now it’s up to me and the Chiefs Nation to have this team ready on Sunday.
* * *
Nothing had been happening with player moves this season for KC until this week’s decision to trade defensive end Alex McGee to Tampa Bay. General Manager Scott Pioli then signed defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison who, coincidentally, had played for Jacksonville last season.
With the release of McGee, the front office has practically cleaned house of the first Pioli/Todd Haley draft. The only players remaining are Tyson Jackson (LDE), Ryan Succop (kicker) and Quinten Lawrence (practice squad).
While signing Ellison fills the roster spot, there are some who question how permanent this move is. After all, we need help at wide receiver, especially since Chris Chambers didn’t play last week because of a broken finger. And we could definitely use some help at defensive end, which was evident with the lack of pressure on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub in the fourth quarter.
San Diego is one of the few teams who could help in both areas with wide receiver Vincent Jackson not playing because of a contract dispute and former linebacker great Shawne Merriman possibly in his final season for the Chargers. He might still have enough in the tank to help our 3-4 defense.
You never know what Pioli is thinking until after the deal is done. He could pocket the reported fifth round pick he got from Tampa Bay or he could include that in a package for players who could make an impact on this season. After all, the Chiefs are a legitimate playoff contender in the AFC West and teams never like to let these opportunities slip away.

Simply Red · 10-21-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

SR knows dork. If he's calling you dorky, it's like babe ruth patting you on the back for your hot dog eating skillz.

QFT

Simply Red · 10-21-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

You gotta a problem with dorky?

naw, I like him. He should know me well enough, by now, I'm just giving him hell.

xfactor · 10-21-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Just out of curiosity "X-Factor" which message board do you call "home"?

None i post on all of them

ToxSocks · 10-21-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xfactor

None i post on all of them

Ok.....well which one are you most accepted in? Or...which board has people that enjoy your posts?

Fish · 10-21-2010, 02:43 PM

Bad form on you guys. X-Factor is a helluva guy. Whatever descriptions you are using in this thread are way off base. I don't know him very well, but he came to my house in Manhattan once, as he was friends with a roommate of mine. And I'd welcome him back anytime. His passion for the Chiefs and voluntary work for the Superfans should never be confused with attention whoring. He's anything but.

The guy is so passionate about football that he holds the current Guinness world record for continuously watched football. Something like 3 days straight. And it's not like he does any bragging on here about shit like that.

You guys are wrong in your accusations..

seclark · 10-21-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Bad form on you guys. X-Factor is a helluva guy. Whatever descriptions you are using in this thread are way off base. I don't know him very well, but he came to my house in Manhattan once, as he was friends with a roommate of mine. And I'd welcome him back anytime. His passion for the Chiefs and voluntary work for the Superfans should never be confused with attention whoring. He's anything but.

The guy is so passionate about football that he holds the current Guinness world record for continuously watched football. Something like 3 days straight. And it's not like he does any bragging on here about shit like that.

You guys are wrong in your accusations..

agree
but you know how this place is.
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Simply Red · 10-21-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Bad form on you guys. X-Factor is a helluva guy. Whatever descriptions you are using in this thread are way off base. I don't know him very well, but he came to my house in Manhattan once, as he was friends with a roommate of mine. And I'd welcome him back anytime. His passion for the Chiefs and voluntary work for the Superfans should never be confused with attention whoring. He's anything but.

The guy is so passionate about football that he holds the current Guinness world record for continuously watched football. Something like 3 days straight. And it's not like he does any bragging on here about shit like that.

You guys are wrong in your accusations..

Phil's the leader of giving him crap, MOST of us know he's a nice guy. But he blew Clay and I off at the MNF game. **** YES HE DID!@

Simply Red · 10-21-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

agree
but you know how this place is.
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DIE IN A FIRE ****O!!!!!!!!!!!!

keg in kc · 10-21-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

But he blew Clay and I off at the MNF game.

Had me wondering just what kind of shenanigans are going on at the New Arrowhead for a second there. Then I reread the sentence and saw "off".

Simply Red · 10-21-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Had me wondering just what kind of shenanigans are going on at the New Arrowhead for a second there. Then I reread the sentence and saw "off".

yes, it's that kinda party.

**Iowanian** · 10-21-2010, 02:49 PM

Good grief, look at you treat this guy like a bronco fan...

keg in kc · 10-21-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

yes, it's that kinda party.

Well, that would explain the wider concourses.

seclark · 10-21-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

DIE IN A FIRE ****O!!!!!!!!!!!!

shaddap, or i'm turning brock loose on you.
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xfactor · 10-21-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Ok.....well which one are you most accepted in? Or...which board has people that enjoy your posts?

This is only place i get ripped

**007** · 10-21-2010, 02:51 PM

10-21-2010, 11:24 AM
xfactor Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $9915222	X-Factor's Inside the Huddle-Time to pound pussies!! Watching the Chiefs has been torture the past couple of weeks, one fan told me the other day. During the past few seasons you knew by halftime that the game was over. There was no stringing you along to see what would happen in the second half. “Now they’re waiting until the last couple of minutes to break my heart,” the fan said. That, as they say, is progress. Winning for 59-1/2 minutes is good. It’s not good enough if it’s the first 59-1/2 minutes as the Texans reminded us last Sunday. Obviously, that’s one reason why the 35-31 loss at Houston was a lot more frustrating than losing the previous week at Indianapolis. It brought back memories of Chiefs during the Dick Vermeil era when we could put up points by the truck load, but we couldn’t play defense. You think the game was frustrating as a Chiefs’ fan, you have no idea how cornerback Brandon Flower feels. He is one of the most calm, collected football players I know, and to see him so angry that he had to be restrained following a pass interference call on the winning drive was telling. He felt the call should have gone the other way and Flower isn’t one of those showboating corners who feels the officials always get it wrong when a call goes against him. That was, undoubtedly, a huge play - maybe the play of the game. However, we did come away with some positives. •Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is back in everyone’s good graces after making a couple of terrific catches. •Quarterback Matt Cassel again showed he can be very efficient and not lose us a game. •We’ve reestablished that we have the No. 1 rushing team in the NFL (164.6 ypg) and the No. 5 rush defense (90.8 ypg). That’s not a bad combination. •Plus, despite back-to-back losses, we have proven we can go on the road against two playoff caliber teams and play with them. •Finally, we still have a 1-1/2 game lead in the AFC West. And, right now, it doesn’t appear that the other three teams are preparing to make any kind of move. Now we have to take advantage of the situation and that opportunity will come during the next couple of weeks when Jacksonville and Buffalo come into Arrowhead. Speaking of those two teams, perhaps it’s an ironic twist that former Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards will be calling the signals for the Jaguars on Sunday due to the injury to Jacksonville starter David Garrard. What a perfect situation. A new quarterback, still learning the system coming into hostile Arrowhead. These are the games that KC fans live for. Oh, it gets better. Runningback Maurice Jones-Drew, who is one of the best in the league, is reportedly nicked up and not 100 percent, and the Jaguars are coming off an embarrassing 30-3 loss to Tennessee. They may be angry about the loss, but the bigger question is, “Can they do anything about it?” The answer: Not likely, especially if Jones-Drew can’t perform at a high level. This is a team that’s ranked No. 23 in scoring offense (18.3 ppg) and No. 26 in passing (166.2 ppg). On their best day they’re one-dimensional. The KC offense ought to be like that anxious horse that everyone is trying to force into the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby. This is a chance to put up some career stats against a defense that’s currently ranked 31st in points allowed, 28th in pass defense and 27th in total yards allowed. And they’re minus-seven in the turnover department. * * * The difference with this year’s Chiefs - and it reflects on what the fan said earlier - is that everyone’s angry about last Sunday’s outcome because we “expect” to win again. That’s a feeling that we haven’t experienced for awhile. Tuesday was a day off for the players, yet we still saw a lot of them coming into Arrowhead and talking to coaches. The players are angry and hurting after the loss to Jacksonville. That’s a reflection on how this team feels about themselves and their expectations. Now it’s up to me and the Chiefs Nation to have this team ready on Sunday. * * * Nothing had been happening with player moves this season for KC until this week’s decision to trade defensive end Alex McGee to Tampa Bay. General Manager Scott Pioli then signed defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison who, coincidentally, had played for Jacksonville last season. With the release of McGee, the front office has practically cleaned house of the first Pioli/Todd Haley draft. The only players remaining are Tyson Jackson (LDE), Ryan Succop (kicker) and Quinten Lawrence (practice squad). While signing Ellison fills the roster spot, there are some who question how permanent this move is. After all, we need help at wide receiver, especially since Chris Chambers didn’t play last week because of a broken finger. And we could definitely use some help at defensive end, which was evident with the lack of pressure on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub in the fourth quarter. San Diego is one of the few teams who could help in both areas with wide receiver Vincent Jackson not playing because of a contract dispute and former linebacker great Shawne Merriman possibly in his final season for the Chargers. He might still have enough in the tank to help our 3-4 defense. You never know what Pioli is thinking until after the deal is done. He could pocket the reported fifth round pick he got from Tampa Bay or he could include that in a package for players who could make an impact on this season. After all, the Chiefs are a legitimate playoff contender in the AFC West and teams never like to let these opportunities slip away.
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Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-1511081	Bad form on you guys. X-Factor is a helluva guy. Whatever descriptions you are using in this thread are way off base. I don't know him very well, but he came to my house in Manhattan once, as he was friends with a roommate of mine. And I'd welcome him back anytime. His passion for the Chiefs and voluntary work for the Superfans should never be confused with attention whoring. He's anything but. The guy is so passionate about football that he holds the current Guinness world record for continuously watched football. Something like 3 days straight. And it's not like he does any bragging on here about shit like that. You guys are wrong in your accusations.. __________________
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