SB Nation User Blog: Sudden

Visiting the Linc

Sudden — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:53:04 -0000

I am going to be visiting the Linc on Sept 27 to see my Chiefs play there. Essentially, what I want to know is how can I make it out alive. I've always had some love for the Iggles, one of only two NFC teams I have any real liking for (the other being the Bears cuz I lived in Chicago as a kid). The Eagles and Chiefs have some common threads, our old HC Herm Edwards was a DB for you guys during Vermeil's tenure as HC. And of course Vermeil was our HC at one point too. Anyhow, I'm a Chiefs fan first and foremost and will be wearing my road uni while at the Linc. I won't be obnoxious, but I'll definitely cheer if and when my Chiefs score. I am thinking I should be safe, as the prospects of the Chiefs winning are rather dim and its not like we're an in conference team that would be hated for any reason by Philly fans, but I guess I was wondering if there are any precautionary recommendations you guys had to help one fan of good football survive the Linc experience.

HBO "Hard Knocks" to feature Bengals

Sudden — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:02:32 -0000

HBO "Hard Knocks" to feature Bengals

In case you're wondering, HBO already had a show that featured the Cincinatti Bengals prominently, it was called "Oz"

The Jolly Red Giant

Sudden — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:22:03 -0000

Tony Gonzales is no longer a Chief. His replacement was drafted last year, out of a school that seems to have a knack for producing NFL talent (Tennessee). Brad Cottom is the most massive pile of humanity I have seen at a skill position in the NFL. I have this feeling that Cassel and Haley are looking forward to jump balls in the end zone for Cottom, the man who shall hereafter be known as the Jolly Red Giant. Obviously, he is not Tony Gonzales. But we all knew Tony was getting long in the tooth and this trade gave us the opportunity to get some value out of him that will benefit us for years after his retirement. It is sad to see such a professional leave the organization that he left his stamp on. After my initial reactions and really collecting my thoughts on the subject, I have realized that this is the right move.

I think this trade demonstrates the confidence that Haley and Pioli have in the Jolly Red Giant. It is his time in KC and I look forward to seeing what Cottom can do for this team.

NFL Stadium Tour

Sudden — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:51:29 -0000

So every year, an old college buddy and I fly to a new city and see a game at a new stadium. Fortunately, my friend is not a fan of any team specifically, so he has been down to visit a stadium that the Chiefs are playing at when we do these trips. Well, he and I have narrowed our list down to three potential games based on cities we've never been to (we both live in California), stadiums and teams we'd like to see, and interesting games (crossed the late season stuff off the list so that we can see a game that we know will have some meaning). I would appreciate greatly your votes on which of the three games to check out and any recommendations on sites to check out while in that city. The three are @Philly, @Washington, and @Jacksonville. Personally, I'm leaning toward Philly right now, but I am open to any advice especially from anyone who has been to any of these cities themselves.

Poll

Which Game Should I Attend?

@ Philadelphia

35 votes

@ Washington

18 votes

@ Jacksonville

14 votes

67 votes | Poll has closed

The Coaches Poll

Sudden — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:53:21 -0000

Well, I think that most of us have determined that our Chiefs are at the very least likely to replace Herm Edwards as head coach sometime this offseason.

So I have put together a poll with the names of some of the rumored candidates that we have heard about in our rumor/speculation mill. Notice, I did not put a "Retain Herm" option on there, in part because I think that the speculation has gone so far that it doesn't make sense to keep a lame duck Herm on as HC (though he might have a place on the coaching staff if he'd be so willing). I also did not put Cowher on the list because all indications are that he won't be available until 2010 and I am keeping this relevant to our current offseason.

Poll

Who Do You Prefer To Be The Next Head Coach of The Kansas City Chiefs?

Todd Haley

52 votes

Mike Shanahan

43 votes

Jon Gruden

6 votes

Paul Pasqualoni

4 votes

Kirk Ferentz

2 votes

Other (comment below)

15 votes

122 votes | Poll has closed

Why The Chiefs Deserve Pioli

Sudden — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:25:53 -0000

Dear Pats Fans,

You guys get a bad rap. It seems there are so many teams in the NFL, especially in the AFC, that absolutely despise the Pats. I am not among them, although some Chiefs fans are. I have tried explaining to my brethern in Chiefs Nation why the Pats are an organization that we should root for once our own team is out (translation: after week 6 in any year under Herm Edwards). I'll admit, I am kind of partial as my dad was born in Boston and taught me at a young age to hate the Yankees and the Lakers. But here is what the Pats have done that make you guys a personal favorite of mine in the AFC, outside of obviously my first and foremost allegience to the Kansas City Chiefs:

1. The Raiders hate you guys ever since the tuck rule. As the most hated division rival of mine, any team that pisses off the Raiders fan base makes me happy.

2. You guys have beat Peyton Manning and the Colts in the playoffs with consistency. My beloved Chiefs have a tendancy to lose to the Colts in the first game they play in the playoffs, no matter whose house its in. 1995, 2003, 2006. Everytime. The Colts have become my most hated non-division rival and I am eternally grateful for the number of times you have stifled Peyton Manning. Manning may be a great QB, but he has always had the weapons around him. I have watched Tom Brady win rings with second rate talent at WR, and put Tom in the same sentence as Joe Montana.

3. You exposed the Chargers for the cry-babies they are. LT, Rivers, Merrimen, all of them. Hate them. They are classless and cannot take it when a superior team with the greatest coach of his generation (or possibly ever) dominates them. I can always sleep easy at night knowing that as long as the venerable New England Patriots are in the playoffs, the Chargers will not see a Super Bowl ring (sadly, I must pin my hopes on teams that I do not have as much confidence in this season).

You have been the dynasty of this decade, and I do not expect your success to stop anytime soon. You have capable personnel in the front office and a coach that knows that it takes to win. I wish your franchise great success in the future, and I am sure that Scott Pioli has trained his successor well. We look forward to meeting you guys in future AFC Championship games. I cannot wait to see BB and Scott Pioli shake hands on the sidelines as genuine friends before that game. I will thank you in advance for allowing one of the brightest minds in the game to leave the nest and prove his value to a starving fanbase in the Midwest that so desperately needs to taste victory again.

Sincerely and with Best Wishes for 2009,

A Die-Hard Chiefs Fan