Chiefs MELLINGER: Dear Chiefs fans: C'mon, it's not that bad ... - Page 16

pugsnotdrugs19 · 12-20-2018, 09:49 AM

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GloryDayz · 12-22-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

He says he will fix it and address the same issues at least 30-40 times... Are you doubting his ability to fix the same issues he said he would fix the last 30-40 times he has been responsible for the same issues?

Hunt seems to buy into his bullshit...

GloryDayz · 12-22-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Not to mention he brings up that he wrote that article and links to it nearly every week in his online Minutes column. It's not like he's hiding from it.

Great points folks, so I guess we're just ****ed again. Thanks Hunt..

I guess we miss Jack Harry, he could have helped Sam in the chorus of media willing to speak the truth.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-22-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Great points folks, so I guess we're just ****ed again. Thanks Hunt..

I guess we miss Jack Harry, he could have helped Sam in the chorus of media willing to speak the truth.

You'll always have Keitzman. You know, the reverse and reeruned Jack Harry!

GloryDayz · 12-22-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

You'll always have Keitzman. You know, the reverse and reeruned Jack Harry!

Meh, Hunt, Veach, and Read know that this is, "Well maybe next year" Kansas City, if we get bounced from the playoffs they'll just head to vacation knowing that the city will forgive them.

That being said, I think Sutton will be gone after this year. Too little too late, but they're holding that card evidently. Why putting an assistant in the chair at this point, a fresh face, is so tough is beyond me, but it is what it is.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-22-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Meh, Hunt, Veach, and Read know that this is, "Well maybe next year" Kansas City, if we get bounced from the playoffs they'll just head to vacation knowing that the city will forgive them.

That being said, I think Sutton will be gone after this year. Too little too late, but they're holding that card evidently. Why putting an assistant in the chair at this point, a fresh face, is so tough is beyond me, but it is what it is.

Because we are the gentle, non wave-making Chiefs, and accountability is for other, lesser franchises.

I love that argument regarding the release of guys like Sutton where the Football Moron attempts to convince us that no one would want to come work for the Chiefs if we were to remove him this late in the season.
The whole "bad look"-thing?
Yeah, **** that. First, there isn't a coach in the system, pro or college, that would look at the results of Sutton's tenure and not understand completely why the Chiefs are looking to replace him. Second, this is a business and every one of these coaches know that if you can't produce, you aren't going to be around long.

"NFL". Not for long. These guys understand it.

GloryDayz · 12-22-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Because we are the gentle, non wave-making Chiefs, and accountability is for other, lesser franchises.

I love that argument regarding the release of guys like Sutton where the Football Moron attempts to convince us that no one would want to come work for the Chiefs if we were to remove him this late in the season.

The whole "bad look"-thing?

Yeah, **** that. First, there isn't a coach in the system, pro or college, that would look at the results of Sutton's tenure and not understand completely why the Chiefs are looking to replace him. Second, this is a business and every one of these coaches know that if you can't produce, you aren't going to be around long.

"NFL". Not for long. These guys understand it.

Maybe a job with the Chiefs is considered awesome, because you have to **** up for years before we fly a banner and ownership caves to the pressure.

So actually coaching for the Chiefs is not only an easy gig (ya don't have to produce), but you aren't going to get fired for not producing either.

In before, "but but but we're 11-3....."

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RunKC · 12-22-2018, 11:50 AM

It’s really infuriating to see a douche like Mellinger pander to us. It is that bad Sam. Any fan of this franchise that is 30 or younger has seen 1 playoff win over Brian Hoyer in their time as a fan. That’s their shining moment.

This is why terez was amazing. He’s a Lions fan. He knows what we feel. He understands us.

I understand this is year 1 with Pat, but we could be the number 1 seed. If you are the 1 seed, all of the talk about “rebuilding year” should go out the window. That means it’s time to win NOW.

It’s so frustrating watching this team do the same thing every year. Start fast, fade a bit later and then implode in January. What’s sad is it looks like we are heading that way.

I sincerely hope we crush the Seahawks and at least win one playoff game over a good team with a real QB. I want the best for this franchise so badly like all of you guys. I want to ****ing win in January, but right now it just doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.

lcarus · 12-22-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

I'd like to see our D broken down by quarter. Why do we always come out playing well then turn to a wet noodle by the 4th Q? It's almost like we never adjust or something.

Thats what i wonder too. We typically play ok, or dare I say it, even good sometimes in the first 1-3 quarters.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-22-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

This is why terez was amazing. He’s a Lions fan. He knows what we feel. He understands us.

We REALLY could have used his talent for the Mahomes era. I'm glad that he gets to move up in his profession and not be stuck at the Star, but godDAMN I hate losing good sportswriters. And that new chick is unreadable.

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I sincerely hope we crush the Seahawks and at least win one playoff game over a good team with a real QB. I want the best for this franchise so badly like all of you guys. I want to ****ing win in January, but right now it just doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.

I feel ya' but I'm taking the long view. A playoff loss this year, with Bob-O doing his usual, bang-up job, all but guarantees he will be gone for 2019. And the Chiefs are SO close. Like, "give me a defense ranked 25th"-close, that I can not justify a single playoff win that could potentially be used as grounds for keeping our weakest coaching link around for even one more minute past the 2018 season.
It's for the best.

BlackOp · 12-22-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Moon

When the game is close at the end, I want Andy Reid to go full Andy Reid. Play calling must have misdirection. If he wants to run, fine. But don't just line up and run between the tackles. Line up empty. Use motion and keep the defense off balance. If it's a pass, keep one or two backs in the backfield and play fake. Don't go vanilla. That's not Andy Reid at his best.

So you're not the only one that notices this...All that time and energy AR spends creating mismatches/misdirection disappears when they just need a 1st down to ice the game.

He's done this repeatedly...at this point, you have to think its deliberate...and doesn't really work.

R Clark · 12-22-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

It’s really infuriating to see a douche like Mellinger pander to us. It is that bad Sam. Any fan of this franchise that is 30 or younger has seen 1 playoff win over Brian Hoyer in their time as a fan. That’s their shining moment.

This is why terez was amazing. He’s a Lions fan. He knows what we feel. He understands us.

I understand this is year 1 with Pat, but we could be the number 1 seed. If you are the 1 seed, all of the talk about “rebuilding year” should go out the window. That means it’s time to win NOW.

It’s so frustrating watching this team do the same thing every year. Start fast, fade a bit later and then implode in January. What’s sad is it looks like we are heading that way.

I sincerely hope we crush the Seahawks and at least win one playoff game over a good team with a real QB. I want the best for this franchise so badly like all of you guys. I want to ****ing win in January, but right now it just doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.

What about the fans that are 50 or better and ain't seen but 3 playoff win.Them 30 yr olds ain't shit. I ain't seen shit and i witness the only 2 playoff wins in arrowhead history, and that was many many moons ago

King_Chief_Fan · 12-22-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by R Clark

What about the fans that are 50 or better and ain't seen but 3 playoff win.Them 30 yr olds ain't shit. I ain't seen shit and i witness the only 2 playoff wins in arrowhead history, and that was many many moons ago

Seen 2 Chiefs Super Bowls.....but have seen far more what the heck than I have cared to see.
Game has changed .. . Ah, the good old days.

Spott · 12-22-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by R Clark

What about the fans that are 50 or better and ain't seen but 3 playoff win.Them 30 yr olds ain't shit. I ain't seen shit and i witness the only 2 playoff wins in arrowhead history, and that was many many moons ago

I was at both of them, too. I camped out overnight for playoff tickets in 91 and 93. I had season tickets in 95 and even went to a road game, but that playoff loss that season was the worst guy punch ever. Ever since then it’s just been a long series of gut punches that aren’t quite as bad because I’m numb to it anymore.

Mellinger can go take all those rainbows and unicorns and shove them up his ass.

**MahiMike** · 12-22-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

I think SD doesn't even sniff victory with these two in the lineup.

Losing Hunt is still huge, especially in January.

True dat.

TEX · 12-22-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

I was at both of them, too. I camped out overnight for playoff tickets in 91 and 93. I had season tickets in 95 and even went to a road game, but that playoff loss that season was the worst guy punch ever. Ever since then it’s just been a long series of guy punches that aren’t quite as bad because I’m numb to it anymore.

Mellinger can go take all those rainbows and unicorns and shove them up his ass.

Exactly!

12-20-2018, 09:49 AM
pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $9109447	MELLINGER: Dear Chiefs fans: C'mon, it's not that bad ... LINK: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/sp...223324950.html ARTICLE: Spoiler! BY SAM MELLINGER December 19th, 2018 This will be hard for some of you to understand. That’s not said negatively. Just factually. Because some of you came to follow the Chiefs because of Patrick Mahomes. Which is fine. Kansas City is not accustomed to rooting for trendy teams. These are strange times we live in. But here’s a quick primer for those who started rooting for the Chiefs once they began playing a wizard at quarterback: Your new team is a habitual heartbreaker. The darkness in the stories you hear from your new brothers and sisters is real. They are not whining. They are speaking their truth. And, you know, while we’re on the topic, here’s something for those of you who fell in love with this team long ago — you’ve never cheered for a team like this. More specifically, you’ve never cheered for a quarterback like this. You know that, of course. That’s been obvious since Week 17 of last year, if not earlier. But if last week’s loss shook your confidence, it’s worth pointing something out. If this same Chiefs team — flaws and strengths, studs and duds — wore different uniforms and played in a different city, you would be jealous. If this Chiefs team wore Colts uniforms, for instance, you would be terrified with all the scenarios of Mahomes driving a figurative knife through your metaphorical heart with a game-winning drive capped by a Tarkenton scramble with a sack-avoiding cartwheel and left-handed no-look pass threading four defenders. This is, basically, what Kansas City has waited decades to see. The Chiefs have the best quarterback in a league that’s never been more dominated by quarterbacks. They have the best offense in a league teaching fans who can’t remember the 2000 Baltimore Ravens that, actually, Offense Wins Championships. These Chiefs have lost three games, by a total of seven points, each literally or essentially coming down to the final play. They are 3-2 against teams currently holding an AFC playoff spot, with two of those wins on the road. The losses came against the New England Patriots, who have lost three of five, and the Los Angeles Chargers, who lost to the Chiefs at home and have led the Chiefs for just 4 of 7,200 seconds this season. The Chiefs have flaws. Oh brother, they’ve got flaws. They have a defense fronted by Chris Jones and Dee Ford and Justin Houston with a solid group of cornerbacks and they’re still somehow terrible. They have averaged 39.7 points in their losses. The defense scored or set up three touchdowns and the offense gave up two touchdowns in those losses, but still. If you can’t relax with 40 points, you can’t ever relax. This team has problems keeping its quarterback clean, and has consistently amplified its problems tackling (worst among projected AFC playoff teams, according to Pro Football Focus) by being the NFL’s most penalized team. So even without a playoff collapse presented in regular season form last week, you wouldn’t have to think too hard to come up with ugly scenarios. But the AFC lacks a singularly dominant team. Usually, when that happens, the fallback logic is that the hottest team wins. Well, the Chiefs are well-positioned to be that team with a win this weekend in Seattle. The Seahawks are a terrible matchup for the Chiefs, the league’s best rushing team against the worst rush defense. But they are also beatable, and a home underdog against the team so many here in Kansas City are freaking out about. Win this weekend and no matter what the Chargers do the Chiefs can clinch another AFC West title and first-round bye with a win over the Raiders in week 17 (the NFL’s version of a layup). Do all of that and they will be going into the playoffs with the league’s best quarterback and offense, and a defense that is at least getting healthier and presumably a little better with the return of safety Eric Berry. That’s enough to fight with. Look, the Chiefs might ruin your January. That is in play. Berry could be injured at any moment, a two-score lead disintegrated in 5 minutes, and a badly timed penalty or missed kick will stir up a lot of ghosts. The new fans will be quick learners on that. Welcome to the heartbreak, suckers. But the longtime fans can learn something here. Meet in the middle. Open your eyes, and see a quarterback and team capable of scoring an average of 37.7 points against six projected playoff teams. Unless you are old enough to remember 1969, this is the closest the team you root for has ever resembled the team you’ve wanted it to be. If you’re giving up hope because of one loss in a year without a dominant team, well, nobody can fault you for protecting your heart. But they might also ask a simple question. What are you waiting for?
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $1899611	It’s really infuriating to see a douche like Mellinger pander to us. It is that bad Sam. Any fan of this franchise that is 30 or younger has seen 1 playoff win over Brian Hoyer in their time as a fan. That’s their shining moment. This is why terez was amazing. He’s a Lions fan. He knows what we feel. He understands us. I understand this is year 1 with Pat, but we could be the number 1 seed. If you are the 1 seed, all of the talk about “rebuilding year” should go out the window. That means it’s time to win NOW. It’s so frustrating watching this team do the same thing every year. Start fast, fade a bit later and then implode in January. What’s sad is it looks like we are heading that way. I sincerely hope we crush the Seahawks and at least win one playoff game over a good team with a real QB. I want the best for this franchise so badly like all of you guys. I want to **ing win in January, but right now it just doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen. __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley**
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