Here's what I don't get... - Page 3

donkhater · 10-06-2007, 06:21 AM

I've been as outspoken critic of Peterson as there is on this board. This team has been mired in mediocrity for 2 decades. But since when did KC become that team?

You know what I mean. Like when San Diego lost last week. It was all, "Can you believe SD lost to the Chiefs? I mean it was the Chiefs!!!"

or when John Clayton does his preview to this weeks upcoming game he says that if the Jags what to keep up in the AFC South they "can't afford to lose to a team like the Chiefs" WTF???

It's all over the place. Was this some mandate by someone to suddenly crown KC the Raiders? This team DID make the playoffs last year didn't it? I know KC isn't one of the powerhouses or the most popular team in the league, but man, the tone in which they are talked about I have never seen before and it's baffling.

milkman · 10-06-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Did those teams "back in" the way KC did last year?

(Bob Dole doesn't buy the "we backed in" view, but the team's performance once we were there sure solidified it for those who did.)

"Backing in" might be the wrong description, but the fact is, the Chiefs weren't very good, and really didn't belong in the playoffs.

That is more a problem with the system, however.

It has been my opinion for years that there are at least two too many teams per conference in the playoffs.

donkhater · 10-06-2007, 02:55 PM

It's even that I feel very slighted about it, I just think it is rather odd, the tone in which KC is being talked about. Like they were the Raiders, Browns, Benglas or Lions.

Mr. Laz · 10-06-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

"Backing in" might be the wrong description, but the fact is, the Chiefs weren't very good, and really didn't belong in the playoffs.

That is more a problem with the system, however.

It has been my opinion for years that there are at least two too many teams per conference in the playoffs.

Carl Peterson stringently disagrees

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-06-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I would have rathered a Sunday Night game. Anyways, if the Chiefs continue to be "in the hunt" they will probably get a Sunday Night game towards the end of the year with the Flex scheduling.

Thats what I was thinking. If the Chiefs are playing well by the time they go to Indy, they will probably move that game.

KChiefs1 · 10-06-2007, 03:23 PM

I think it's some sorta plan to get Herm the "Coach of the Year" award....

TEX · 10-06-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Thats what I was thinking. If the Chiefs are playing well by the time they go to Indy, they will probably move that game.

Better that way cuz they would have earned it based on play - not on opinion.

TEX · 10-06-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

you're right ... but that's really about the only reason.

you know that ratings is going to push for the Network exec to want other games.

Yep. And that's unfortunate. Oh well - we'll just have to earn it through flex scheduling.

keg in kc · 10-06-2007, 03:44 PM

They haven't won a playoff game since the '93 season. They get the respect they deserve. Although it is harder to swallow on a week like this one, where their opponent hasn't done anything in years, either, yet they're somehow favored at Arrowhead.

(That playoff streak will end in the next 2 years IMHO.)

milkman · 10-07-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Carl Peterson stringently disagrees

Maybe.

But it was Lamar Hunt that wanted to expand the playoffs, and I assume that Clark will continue to seek to expand them.

Carl sucks ass, no doubt, but so did Lamar Hunt for the last 30 years.

I further assume Clark will also.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-07-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Maybe.

But it was Lamar Hunt that wanted to expand the playoffs, and I assume that Clark will continue to seek to expand them.

Carl sucks ass, no doubt, but so did Lamar Hunt for the last 30 years.

I further assume Clark will also.

Yup. We bash Carl all the time around here, but IMO the Hunts are more to blame. They hired Carl, and continue to employ him.

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donkhater Brilliant!! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Indiana, USA Casino cash: $10014051	Here's what I don't get... I've been as outspoken critic of Peterson as there is on this board. This team has been mired in mediocrity for 2 decades. But since when did KC become that team? You know what I mean. Like when San Diego lost last week. It was all, "Can you believe SD lost to the Chiefs? I mean it was the Chiefs!!!" or when John Clayton does his preview to this weeks upcoming game he says that if the Jags what to keep up in the AFC South they "can't afford to lose to a team like the Chiefs" WTF??? It's all over the place. Was this some mandate by someone to suddenly crown KC the Raiders? This team DID make the playoffs last year didn't it? I know KC isn't one of the powerhouses or the most popular team in the league, but man, the tone in which they are talked about I have never seen before and it's baffling.
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