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Why You Shouldn't be Mad, Upset, or Hopeless: The final quarter of the season (aka Part 3)

IISaiNtII — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:01:52 -0000

So how about those last two weeks, huh? Definitely hard to swallow, so much so, I had to get on here and give a few choice posts about just how incredibly bad the Chiefs looked yesterday... Namely the wide receivers and anyone not named Tamba Hali or Jamaal Charles.

But I think everyone would like to just forget these last two games and look to the future of this team

I really don't have any good reason for why you shouldn't be mad. I'm mad as I'm typing this listening to all the conversations going on around me about just how bad the Chiefs were. Mostly though, my anger can be attributed to the wide receivers of this team. It's clear to me now why Wade was released by the Vikings, although they are pretty talented at wide receiver, Wade can't catch the ball reliably. Chambers was released from the Chargers for a reason too, he's apparently not talented enough to get open when covered. Long is young and getting his first shot in the big show, so really I can't fault him for much, but I recall him missing a couple "shoulda's." The Chiefs need help all over, but being mad at the wide receivers is pointless, after all, the Chiefs did have a 20 play drive and scored 13 points (Thank you Jamaal). So I guess be glad it wasn't a shutout, because save a couple of players on either side of the ball, they played like they should have scored a big goose-egg.

Being beaten by a superior team really shouldn't be upsetting. Yes, they're a division rival, but really, they have more talent (except for that Ty Law guy, really wish they would have called holding on him). But really, it was a game at the beginning of the season you looked at and thought, "Crap." And with the complete inconsistency with which this team plays, it doesn't really surprise me. It still hurts, but it's not surprising.

Don't give up on this season yet loyal Chiefs fans. There's still 2 home games left. Tamba Hali is playing back as he was when he was a rookie. His coverage ability isn't there yet, but he's doing a good job getting pressure on the QB. Jamaal Charles seems like he has a chance to score 6 every time he touches the ball with his speed and ability to just move around and escape defenders. The biggest reason to not be hopeless: We won more games than last year. Most people have said that the W-L columns are the ultimate showing of a team making progress, so progress is being made, no matter how badly they looked the last two weeks.

We can't abandon ship now. If you find yourself teetering on the brink, the read this story. If you're already read it, read it again. Then read the comments. There is no Kool-aid in times like these that will make anything feel better. The Chiefs need another win. The fans need another win. These players are better than what they showed us yesterday, and in the final weeks of the season, you'd better believe they're auditioning for a chance to play in the NFL again this year. There are no sacred cows here. There is no one above reproach, and that my friends, is why you should not be hopeless.

Scott Pioli on 610 sports radio @8:40 this morning.

IISaiNtII — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:24:50 -0000

Scott Pioli on 610 sports radio @8:40 this morning.

NFL Team Valuations

IISaiNtII — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:15:35 -0000

NFL Team Valuations

Pretty interesting graph I think to see where each team ranks in terms of value.

The Chiefs are ranked at #14 overall, while having the 20th highest revenue, as well as having the 5th highest operating income. Seems like a pretty well-run small market team to me.

So if the Saints and the Vikings continue to win until the final game of the season, giving them...

IISaiNtII — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:21:28 -0000

So if the Saints and the Vikings continue to win until the final game of the season, giving them the best record and 1st round byes, do the Saints vie for homefield advantage to go unbeaten?

Really, I'm curious to see how this all plays out, I think they are the best 2 teams in football this season. But first round byes have seldom been good things for teams.

Charlie Weis is out as Notre Dame head football coach, a source close to the program told the Daily...

IISaiNtII — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:19:26 -0000

Charlie Weis is out as Notre Dame head football coach, a source close to the program told the Daily News.

Source: Notre Dame fires head football coach Charlie Weis

Chambers said he’s interested in returning to the Chiefs next year, if that’s what it comes down to....

IISaiNtII — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:24:57 -0000

Chambers said he’s interested in returning to the Chiefs next year, if that’s what it comes down to. He said it seems like the team is building something promising, despite a sloppy game like the one that played out in Chambers’ old backyard.

Chiefs receiver Chambers proves something to his former team

So Chambers would come back next season if the price is right, or no one else wants him. Nice, dude.

Chiefs distribute groceries to needy families

IISaiNtII — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:49:04 -0000

Chiefs distribute groceries to needy families

First thought on my mind?

McGraw, lol... Good to see them still doing nice things around the community though.

Antonio Cromartie under investigation for assault with a deadly weapon

IISaiNtII — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:45:18 -0000

Antonio Cromartie under investigation for assault with a deadly weapon

" Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie is being investigated after a fight at a bar in Pacific Beach early Monday morning that left one person with minor injuries, San Diego police said.

The fight was reported just before 1:30 a.m. at Bar West on Hornblend Street near Bayard Street, police said. Someone apparently threw a champagne bottle that hit another person in the head, police Detective Gary Hassen said."

Wow, the Chiefs have a special young talent in Jamaal Charles. The 2nd year back out of the...

IISaiNtII — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:00 -0000

Wow, the Chiefs have a special young talent in Jamaal Charles. The 2nd year back out of the University of Texas showed the world what legit track star speed looks like when he took the opening kickoff 97 yards to the house. With Stefan Logan in pursuit, Charles was able to basically coast in to the endzone for the final 10 yards. Charles also displayed toughness in the running game, an adept set of hands in the passing game, toughness fighting for yards after first contact, and an impressive sixth sense about how to pick up maximum yardage while protecting both his body and the football. The Chiefs will be a much more dangerous offense moving forward with him back there instead of Larry Johnson.

BTSC

Chambers sought legal help vs. ex-girlfriend Ex-Charger admits to extramarital affair

IISaiNtII — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:49 -0000

Chambers sought legal help vs. ex-girlfriend
Ex-Charger admits to extramarital affair

San Diego Union Tribune