Chiefs WTF Mike Silver says we are the 28th best team in the NFL - Page 14

Mr. Arrowhead · 04-30-2012, 11:23 AM

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1. New York Giants: Is general manager Jerry Reese trying to get disgruntled defensive end Osi Umenyiora to snap?

2. New England Patriots: If Bill Belichick pulled off a trade in which he managed to swap picks with himself, would his reputation for masterful maneuvering reach an unprecedented plateau?

[ Dan Wetzel: Pats move up twice during first round in a dramatic shift in strategy ]

3. Green Bay Packers: Yo, Ted Thompson, feeling a bit defensive – and does having a 28-year-old superstar quarterback impact your thinking much?

4. Baltimore Ravens: When second-round draft pick Courtney Upshaw lines up across from new teammate Michael Oher in training camp, will their biological and surrogate parents be there to cheer them on?

5. San Francisco 49ers: How happy is Jim Harbaugh that the Niners drafted a receiver whose high school nickname was "E.T." and not "Edward Scissorhands"?

6. Houston Texans: With the drafting of Wade Phillips' newest pass-rushing toy, will the Texans' defense be Mercilus in 2012?

7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Got beef?

[ Les Carpenter: Draft picks spend more time in Radio City than anticipated ]

8. Detroit Lions: If the decision-makers in the Lions' war room "listened to our board" and started speaking in Matt Millen's voice, would the team's medical staff pass out handfuls of clozapine?

9. Atlanta Falcons: Hey, Thomas Dimitroff – if second-round pick Peter Konz could play guard and center at the same time, would you have made another Julio Jones-style trade to get him sixth overall?

10. Philadelphia Eagles: After assuring offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg that Philly's plan to use a third-round pick on former Arizona quarterback Nick Foles was "a great one", was Michael Vick tempted to add, "By the way – who's Nick Foles?"

11. New Orleans Saints: When Saints general manager Mickey Loomis called in his third-round pick of Regina defensive tackle Akiem Hicks Friday night, was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell tempted to grab the phone and interject, "Yeah, we know – we've got your war room wiretapped …"

[ Fantasy: A dozen draftees bound to make an immediate fantasy impact ]

12. Denver Broncos: Will Brock Osweiler become the tallest-ever teammate to bend down and polish Peyton Manning's dress shoes before a Quarterbacks' Night Out at training camp?

13. Dallas Cowboys: What was the Wonderlic score of the Dallas Morning News website editor who posted this headline about first-round draft pick "Morrris" Claiborne?

14. New York Jets: Am I the only one who wonders whether, based on their 2011 performance, the Jets should have drafted an offensive lineman before the sixth round?

15. Cincinnati Bengals: After Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu got a prank call telling him the Bengals were taking him in the first round Thursday night, shouldn't Redskins tight end Chris Cooley have been considered the prime suspect?

Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd is headed to Arizona. (AP)

16. Arizona Cardinals: If I'd been at Larry Fitzgerald's house for the first round of this year's draft, would he have reacted to the selection of Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd by racing jubilantly through his open-air living room and jumping into the pool?

[Yahoo! Sports Shop: Buy NFL player T-shirts and team gear]

17. San Diego Chargers: After learning that Chargers GM A.J. Smith had called him a "mean, nasty man", shouldn't first-round pick Melvin Ingram have extended his hand and retorted, "Pot, meet kettle"?

18. Carolina Panthers: How crazy is it that this year's No. 1 pick, Boston College middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, is smaller than last year's No. 1, quarterback Cam Newton?

19. Buffalo Bills: When general manager Buddy Nix described the Bills as "riverboat gamblers" after trading up to get North Carolina State wideout T.J. Graham in the third round, why did I immediately picture this body of water?

20. Chicago Bears: Will the new receiving tandem of Brandon Marshall and second-round pick Alshon Jeffery cause more havoc in opposing secondaries, or in the Bears' locker room?

21. Washington Redskins: When the 'Skins released quarterback John Beck on Saturday, was he humming my altered-lyric version of this iconic '90s tune from his alt-rock namesake?

22. St. Louis Rams: In an effort to help veteran Cortland Finnegan mentor newly drafted cornerbacks Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson, will coach Jeff Fisher provide the former Titans standout with a Taser gun?

[ Rams' war room: Roll dice on Janoris Jenkin | Select next T.O. ]

23. Tennessee Titans: After NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock described second-round pick Zach Brown as "allergic to contact", how awesome would it have been to see Brown fly across the set at Radio City Music Hall, slam Mayock into the orchestra pit and yell "Gesundheit"?

24. Seattle Seahawks: What's more surprising – that Pete Carroll and Jon Schneider drafted a quarterback in the third round, or that Wisconsin's Russell Wilson is the team's highest-drafted passer in nearly two decades?

25. Oakland Raiders: How disconcerting is it that post-Al Davis Raiders are resolutely boring on draft day, and can't new GM Reggie McKenzie just indulge us with one ultra-swift, lowly regarded "reach" pick per year?

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: If the Muscle Hamster runs wild at Raymond James Stadium, will they put a large, spinning wheel next to the pirate ship in Doug Martin's honor?

27. Cleveland Browns: As of Thursday night, is Colt McCoy nostalgic for a little one-on-one time with Brian Daboll?

28. Kansas City Chiefs: Do Scott Pioli and Romeo Crennel seem overly optimistic in their assessment of the Chiefs' talent level – or am I just so pessimistic about K.C.'s quarterback situation that it completely clouds my thinking?

29. Jacksonville Jaguars: To realize value as the 70th overall pick, would Bryan Anger have to figure out a way to get footballs to explode upon making contact with a punt returner?

30. Minnesota Vikings: Yo, Matt Kalil – while proclaiming how much more Minnesota than California you are, were you neglecting to account for the possibility that the team which drafted you might soon be West Coast-bound?

31. Miami Dolphins: Does Jeff Irleand's latest rebuilding project involve replacing his best player – and, if so, why do I sense another protest brewing?

[ Jason Cole: Colts use Day 2 of draft to get Andrew Luck weapons in form of 2 TEs and a WR ]

32. Indianapolis Colts: Now that former Stanford tight end Coby Fleener has successfully convinced an NFL team he was worthy of being selected with the 34th overall pick, will he grow his hair out and lose the whole Rob Gronkowski impersonation bit?

KCUnited · 04-30-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWolf

I like Silver, but he's obviously not a fan of Pioli's based on his post-Haley firing articles (he likes Haley and texts the guy often). So not surprising that he'd be down on the Chiefs.

His ranking was all Cassel driven. Silver could post here with his recognition of what Matt Cassel is.

Buckweath · 04-30-2012, 03:28 PM

Even with Tyler Palko under center for a whole season, this team is not the 28th best in the league. Improved Oline, the return of Berry, Charles, Moeaki, and probably not as unlucky regarding injuries this year, Peyton Hillis who has a lot to prove, and most importantly, a young defense that`s ready to become elite IMO, 28th?? Are you kidding me?

QB is by far the most important position in football but I hate when people make it sound like it`s really the only position that matters. A team is more than just a QB really.

Hammock Parties · 04-30-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Who won 10 games in 2010, with fewer weapons...

Orton > Cassel.

Cassel would not have thrown for 300 yards against Green Bay.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-30-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckweath

Even with Tyler Palko under center for a whole season, this team is not the 28th best in the league. Improved Oline, the return of Berry, Charles, Moeaki, and probably not as unlucky regarding injuries this year, Peyton Hillis who has a lot to prove, and most importantly, a young defense that`s ready to become elite IMO, 28th?? Are you kidding me?

QB is by far the most important position in football but I hate when people make it sound like it`s really the only position that matters. A team is more than just a QB really.

This is all true, for the most part, but we're not winning a SB without a solid QB.

Hammock Parties · 04-30-2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Clay has gone full reerun

What's reeruned about looking at our schedule, and seeing an absence of:

Caleb Hanie
Tim Tebow
Kyle Boller
Curtis Painter
Donovan McNabb?

I don't think were the 28th best team in the league. But to think we're a lock for 10-6, when we have the worst QB in the division, can't beat the Raiders and are now counting on three recently torn ACLs to be rock solid....well, that's just homer talk.

7-9, perhaps 8-8 if we get another miracle from Philip Rivers.

Buckweath · 04-30-2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Orton > Cassel.

Cassel would not have thrown for 300 yards against Green Bay.

We`re talking about the 2010 season.

That`s right, last time Cassell played a full season with this team, two years ago, the Chiefs were arguably a top 10-15 team in the league. Now, you`re going to tell me that the supporting cast is worse than in 2010??

Sure Charlie Weiss might have helped but come on now..

ChiefsCountry · 04-30-2012, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Clay has gone full reerun

No shit.

Titty Meat · 04-30-2012, 03:37 PM

I like how people on here pretend 2010 was a super bowl year.

That year we needed San Diego to shit themselves and Denver was horrible. We're playing the NFC South and AFC North which had 3 playoff teams last year. That's not exactly the AFC South and NFC West of 2010.

Hammock Parties · 04-30-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I don't care what Orton did in that game.

You should. 300-yard games are rare in KC.

Titty Meat · 04-30-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckweath

We`re talking about the 2010 season.

That`s right, last time Cassell played a full season with this team, two years ago, the Chiefs were arguably a top 10-15 team in the league. Now, you`re going to tell me that the supporting cast is worse than in 2010??

Sure Charlie Weiss might have helped but come on now..

Let's see how Charles knee is. We know we won't win games throwing the ball 3-16.

htismaqe · 04-30-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Orton > Cassel.

Cassel would not have thrown for 300 yards against Green Bay.

And?

Cassel WON 10 GAMES IN 2010.

He's a shit QB and this team was still good enough to make the playoffs. That's pretty ****ing sad in and of itself but it strongly suggests that you're wrong.

Buckweath · 04-30-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

This is all true, for the most part, but we're not winning a SB without a solid QB.

Of course. I`ve said before that the very minimum to win a Superbowl is to have a Joe Flacco caliber QB.

htismaqe · 04-30-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

I like how people on here pretend 2010 was a super bowl year.

That year we needed San Diego to shit themselves and Denver was horrible. We're playing the NFC South and AFC North which had 3 playoff teams last year. That's not exactly the AFC South and NFC West of 2010.

They still won 10 games, with arguably one of the worst QBs in the league.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-30-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

What's reeruned about looking at our schedule, and seeing an absence of:

Caleb Hanie
Tim Tebow
Kyle Boller
Curtis Painter
Donovan McNabb?

I don't think were the 28th best team in the league. But to think we're a lock for 10-6, when we have the worst QB in the division, can't beat the Raiders and are now counting on three recently torn ACLs to be rock solid....well, that's just homer talk.

7-9, perhaps 8-8 if we get another miracle from Philip Rivers.

We weren't the only team who played/beat those QBs, genious.

Hammock Parties · 04-30-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckweath

That`s right, last time Cassell played a full season with this team, two years ago, the Chiefs were arguably a top 10-15 team in the league.

Sure looked like it in the playoffs.

04-30-2012, 11:23 AM
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	WTF Mike Silver says we are the 28th best team in the NFL http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--po...GVzdAM-;_ylv=3 1. New York Giants: Is general manager Jerry Reese trying to get disgruntled defensive end Osi Umenyiora to snap? 2. New England Patriots: If Bill Belichick pulled off a trade in which he managed to swap picks with himself, would his reputation for masterful maneuvering reach an unprecedented plateau? [ Dan Wetzel: Pats move up twice during first round in a dramatic shift in strategy ] 3. Green Bay Packers: Yo, Ted Thompson, feeling a bit defensive – and does having a 28-year-old superstar quarterback impact your thinking much? 4. Baltimore Ravens: When second-round draft pick Courtney Upshaw lines up across from new teammate Michael Oher in training camp, will their biological and surrogate parents be there to cheer them on? 5. San Francisco 49ers: How happy is Jim Harbaugh that the Niners drafted a receiver whose high school nickname was "E.T." and not "Edward Scissorhands"? 6. Houston Texans: With the drafting of Wade Phillips' newest pass-rushing toy, will the Texans' defense be Mercilus in 2012? 7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Got beef? [ Les Carpenter: Draft picks spend more time in Radio City than anticipated ] 8. Detroit Lions: If the decision-makers in the Lions' war room "listened to our board" and started speaking in Matt Millen's voice, would the team's medical staff pass out handfuls of clozapine? 9. Atlanta Falcons: Hey, Thomas Dimitroff – if second-round pick Peter Konz could play guard and center at the same time, would you have made another Julio Jones-style trade to get him sixth overall? 10. Philadelphia Eagles: After assuring offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg that Philly's plan to use a third-round pick on former Arizona quarterback Nick Foles was "a great one", was Michael Vick tempted to add, "By the way – who's Nick Foles?" 11. New Orleans Saints: When Saints general manager Mickey Loomis called in his third-round pick of Regina defensive tackle Akiem Hicks Friday night, was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell tempted to grab the phone and interject, "Yeah, we know – we've got your war room wiretapped …" [ Fantasy: A dozen draftees bound to make an immediate fantasy impact ] 12. Denver Broncos: Will Brock Osweiler become the tallest-ever teammate to bend down and polish Peyton Manning's dress shoes before a Quarterbacks' Night Out at training camp? 13. Dallas Cowboys: What was the Wonderlic score of the Dallas Morning News website editor who posted this headline about first-round draft pick "Morrris" Claiborne? 14. New York Jets: Am I the only one who wonders whether, based on their 2011 performance, the Jets should have drafted an offensive lineman before the sixth round? 15. Cincinnati Bengals: After Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu got a prank call telling him the Bengals were taking him in the first round Thursday night, shouldn't Redskins tight end Chris Cooley have been considered the prime suspect? Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd is headed to Arizona. (AP) 16. Arizona Cardinals: If I'd been at Larry Fitzgerald's house for the first round of this year's draft, would he have reacted to the selection of Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd by racing jubilantly through his open-air living room and jumping into the pool? [Yahoo! Sports Shop: Buy NFL player T-shirts and team gear] 17. San Diego Chargers: After learning that Chargers GM A.J. Smith had called him a "mean, nasty man", shouldn't first-round pick Melvin Ingram have extended his hand and retorted, "Pot, meet kettle"? 18. Carolina Panthers: How crazy is it that this year's No. 1 pick, Boston College middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, is smaller than last year's No. 1, quarterback Cam Newton? 19. Buffalo Bills: When general manager Buddy Nix described the Bills as "riverboat gamblers" after trading up to get North Carolina State wideout T.J. Graham in the third round, why did I immediately picture this body of water? 20. Chicago Bears: Will the new receiving tandem of Brandon Marshall and second-round pick Alshon Jeffery cause more havoc in opposing secondaries, or in the Bears' locker room? 21. Washington Redskins: When the 'Skins released quarterback John Beck on Saturday, was he humming my altered-lyric version of this iconic '90s tune from his alt-rock namesake? 22. St. Louis Rams: In an effort to help veteran Cortland Finnegan mentor newly drafted cornerbacks Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson, will coach Jeff Fisher provide the former Titans standout with a Taser gun? [ Rams' war room: Roll dice on Janoris Jenkin \| Select next T.O. ] 23. Tennessee Titans: After NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock described second-round pick Zach Brown as "allergic to contact", how awesome would it have been to see Brown fly across the set at Radio City Music Hall, slam Mayock into the orchestra pit and yell "Gesundheit"? 24. Seattle Seahawks: What's more surprising – that Pete Carroll and Jon Schneider drafted a quarterback in the third round, or that Wisconsin's Russell Wilson is the team's highest-drafted passer in nearly two decades? 25. Oakland Raiders: How disconcerting is it that post-Al Davis Raiders are resolutely boring on draft day, and can't new GM Reggie McKenzie just indulge us with one ultra-swift, lowly regarded "reach" pick per year? 26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: If the Muscle Hamster runs wild at Raymond James Stadium, will they put a large, spinning wheel next to the pirate ship in Doug Martin's honor? 27. Cleveland Browns: As of Thursday night, is Colt McCoy nostalgic for a little one-on-one time with Brian Daboll? 28. Kansas City Chiefs: Do Scott Pioli and Romeo Crennel seem overly optimistic in their assessment of the Chiefs' talent level – or am I just so pessimistic about K.C.'s quarterback situation that it completely clouds my thinking? 29. Jacksonville Jaguars: To realize value as the 70th overall pick, would Bryan Anger have to figure out a way to get footballs to explode upon making contact with a punt returner? 30. Minnesota Vikings: Yo, Matt Kalil – while proclaiming how much more Minnesota than California you are, were you neglecting to account for the possibility that the team which drafted you might soon be West Coast-bound? 31. Miami Dolphins: Does Jeff Irleand's latest rebuilding project involve replacing his best player – and, if so, why do I sense another protest brewing? [ Jason Cole: Colts use Day 2 of draft to get Andrew Luck weapons in form of 2 TEs and a WR ] 32. Indianapolis Colts: Now that former Stanford tight end Coby Fleener has successfully convinced an NFL team he was worthy of being selected with the 34th overall pick, will he grow his hair out and lose the whole Rob Gronkowski impersonation bit?
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Buckweath Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Casino cash: $9994975	Even with Tyler Palko under center for a whole season, this team is not the 28th best in the league. Improved Oline, the return of Berry, Charles, Moeaki, and probably not as unlucky regarding injuries this year, Peyton Hillis who has a lot to prove, and most importantly, a young defense that`s ready to become elite IMO, 28th?? Are you kidding me? QB is by far the most important position in football but I hate when people make it sound like it`s really the only position that matters. A team is more than just a QB really.
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Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-1142442	I like how people on here pretend 2010 was a super bowl year. That year we needed San Diego to shit themselves and Denver was horrible. We're playing the NFC South and AFC North which had 3 playoff teams last year. That's not exactly the AFC South and NFC West of 2010.
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