Patriot FA analysis

Who should be Chiefs Starting QB in 2012?
.I have my own opinion but I would like to hear from others.We had 3 quarterbacks at the end of 2012. It is obvious to me and most veteran NFL scouts and observers who is the best at this point in time.There have been some reports that Colts are not totally sold on Andrew Luck. Should the Chiefs stand pat with Cassel, sign Orton and promote him to #1 QB or pursue another QB through Free Agency and also the Draft?

AA brings up a good Pioli-like FA to consider

AA breaks down Dorsey and Jackson

.Wonder if this was the plan all along?
.If I remember rightly, RAC was sidelined with hip surgery and was unable to become the coach, so Haley was perhaps the consolation prize. Then, when the problems between Haley and Pioli happened it was an easy decision to can Haley and promote the first choice, who, oh by the way, had become the D-Coordinator in the meantime. If so, it makes perfect sense that Romeo becomes the HC for awhile, and a young coach comes in to be groomed for an eventual replacement. I know, conspiracy theories abound about so many things, but Haley was a late hire, so who of us knows?

Romeo, Romeo....where art thou Romeo?

AP....Haley is gone. Axed, fired, canned, dumped, tossed..........you get my meaning. We can all banter back and forth if they should've kept or not But they didn't, he got axed, fired, canned....OK enough. Strap on your parachute and please take the jump with me.............

........................Who do The Chiefs replace him with? Lets hear it AP, use this thread for some ideas.

Do we go status quo and keep Romeo? Is Carthon ready and able? Big names or College hopefuls? Grab Chryst and Bostad and start smash mouthing ; ) Let's get it on.......................

Who's complaining about my moniker now?
.Every post on this website now has about 400 comments that more or less read: "The Chiefs are a joke". Stop b!tching about my moniker and realize that I was right when I created it 3 weeks ago. The Chiefs are a joke and the whole team is in flames. Haley is gone. Muir is gone. The defense couldn't touch Sanchez yesterday in the 2nd/3rd/4th quarter because they were on the field the whole game. If I were Bowe, I'd demand a trade.

Maybe Prokhorov will buy the Chiefs from the Hunts!

Some recent thoughts on Team Needs

Given how the Chiefs have played recently, my perspective on team needs have changed a bit.

* ILB is NOT likely to be addressed in the first 5 rounds of the draft: Belcher has been playing pretty well, and I think the coaches really like him. I'm going to speculate that he sticks as the starter, and Siler is brough back for depth.

* NT may not be addressed in the draft at all: I'd like to see another DE/NT for the future... BUT, Romeo seems to have a way with journeymen DL, given the success of Smith and Gordon, so I am betting Gordon comes back, and/or they sign another mid-to-low level veteran to help out if needed

* RT is the biggest need on the team, period. I just hope Pioli/Haley agree and take a stud OT in the first 2 rounds of the draft

* Depth: people around here like to complain about a lack of depth on this team, but I think that's isolated to a few positions: Safety (big time) TE, and OL. There are young players developing at several other positions that will create depth across the board, as long as they address S, TE and OL in the draft.

* RB may be addressed, but with a mid round pick, or a mid-level FA. I love the idea of a Ryan Grant in FA or Branden Bolden late in the draft

* QB is an obvious need... I believe this team is in the position to draft a franchise QB and put him in a great position to succeed. That being said, I won't be too suprised if they stick with Cassel/Stanzi next year

* the Chiefs have at least 60% of a good, young OL: Hudson, Asamoah, Albert. I'd be happy if they draft a LG/C, even if he has to sit a year behind Lilja... but again, RT is the priority. BRich will be a good swing-tackle, and Mims has some potential.

* another good TE would be HUGE for this offense. see: the New England Patriots. I think Pope should be done after this year, O'Connell is a ST player and blocker (at best), Becht has been blocking well, but that's about it. I'd get rid of Pope and Becht and draft a TE around round 3.

So, to recap, my likely draftable team needs (in order of importance and ideally, round in the draft)

QB
RT
TE
S depth
G/C
RB

Is Haley really comfortable with Palko as our starter?
.The play selection really leads me to believe he isn't. It's hard to believe, but Palko has a weaker arm that Cassel and that's pretty bad. How many times did Palko throw farther than 10 yards?

Hopefully Orton can heal fast, I don't know how much longer I can stand watching Palko noodle arm throws all day to our RBs.

This should make for an interesting offseason in KC for sure. If Orton flourishes, do we resign him? Do we cut Cassel? Are we in position to draft a QB? (Barkley, RG3)? Do we trade up for them?

Dolphins cut DT Igor Olshansky

- I've seen some folks here who wanted him in KC for a 3-4DE

Everyone starting to predict an OT in the draft for KC

PFF notices Justin Houston

Remainder of schedule
My prediction for the remainder of the chiefs schedule;
Patriots-win 17-24
steelers- loss 31-17
Bears- loss 24-21
jets- win 17-27
packers win 14-24 (this is where Stanzi gets his first start and blows up)
raiders win (Blow out) 9-35
donkeys win 10-31
so thats another 5 wins and a final record of 9-7 and the with the victory in the last 2 games the chiefs take the afc west go to the playoffs win the first game and somehow cassel comesback from injury and fails the team once again they loose the second game sending them home to get ready for there superbowl next season.

"Haley also said today that Gaither can play both left and right tackle now"

Time for Mock Drafts yet?

Who is rushing the passer for KC?

For all the talk about the trouble on defense, the OL play, etc... this should have been a close ballgame.

Look at these 4th downs in the 3rd/4th quarter:
4th and 11 at MIA 34 (Field Goal formation) D.Colquitt to MIA 39 for -5 yards (K.Dansby). FUMBLES (K.Dansby), recovered by KC-J.Asamoah at MIA 37. J.Asamoah to MIA 39 for -2 yards.
4th and 1 at MIA 3 M.Cassel pass
incomplete short right to D.Bowe.
4th and 5 at MIA 5 M.Cassel pass incomplete short left to D.Bowe [J.Taylor].
4th and 13 at MIA 36 (Shotgun) M.Cassel pass incomplete deep middle to J.Baldwin.

KC was in position to score at least 20 more points
Not to mention the play before the end of the half:

3rd and 3 at MIA 33 M.Cassel sacked at MIA 45 for -12 yards (T.Culver).

The fact is, the team just didn't make plays when they needed them... they have to take advantage of opportunities in the redzone.

This is a good football team, but not good enough to overcome a huge defecit. Keep the game close, and they can find a way to win

Miami Dolphins Injury Report Week 9
Name Position Injury Wed. Thu. Fri. Game Status
Bush, Reggie RB Neck LP LP FP probable
Carroll, Nolan CB Hamstring FP FP FP probable
Clemons, Chris S Hamstring FP FP FP probable
Colombo, Marc T Knee DNP LP FP probable
Davis, Vontae CB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP doubtful
Gates, Clyde WR Groin - - FP probable
Incognito, Richie C Ankle LP LP LP questionable
Jones, Reshad S Knee LP LP LP questionable
Langford, Kendall DE Hip LP LP LP questionable
Moore, Matt QB Ribs FP FP FP probable
Odrick, Jared DT Knee FP FP FP probable
Thomas, Daniel RB Hamstring DNP LP LP questionable

2012 NFL Mock Draft - Charlie Campbell
1) Kansas City Chiefs: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Kansas City wanted to draft offensive tackle Nate Solder last year, but missed out on him. If the Chiefs can land a left tackle like Reiff, that would allow them to move Brandon Albert to another area of need like guard. Such moves would be a big improvement for the Kansas City offensive line. Reiff has the combination of size and mobility that Chiefs' offensive coordinator and offensive-line guru Bill Muir loves.

He has been a solid left tackle for Iowa. At 6-foot-6, 300 pounds, Reiff has the frame to add some more power. He is a technician who has been well coached at Iowa. Reiff looks like he has the ability to switch to right tackle, and possibly guard, if needed, but would have to put on some weight for either of those positions. His natural position is left tackle, and Reiff should turn into a quality left tackle in the NFL.

He had a very good game against Pittsburgh defensive end Brandon Lindsey. The rest of Reiff's schedule looks very manageable for him to finish the season strong. Adrian Clayborn raved to WalterFootball.com previously about Reiff, and how much he made Clayborn better due to battles in practice.

2) Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama Some feel that Chapman is a first-round pick, but his lack of production and not offering much more than a big body up front makes it a hard sell. Still, nose tackles are in demand, and can be hard to come by. The Chiefs need a nose tackle and Chapman (6-1, 310) fits their scheme.

Thus far in 2011, Chapman has recorded 13 tackles with 2.5 tackles for a loss and two passes batted down in five games.

3) Kansas City Chiefs: Delano Howell, SS, Stanford
The Chiefs need another safety to pair with Eric Berry in the long term.

Howell made a lot of improvements last season. He recorded 70 tackles with five interceptions and five passes defensed. Howell (5-11, 198) has 25 tackles with four passes broken up so far this season. He is an intelligent coverage safety who plays the deep part of the field well.

Where to watch the Chiefs in Columbia??

KC native living in Columbia here. Anybody know a good place in town to watch the Chiefs play? Are there any Chiefs bars in town? Watch parties?

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KC WRs showing good hands

"Saunders on what it will take for Carson Palmer to play on sunday: "if he's breathing"

"Looks like it will be Carson Palmer at QB on Sunday for the #raiders per OC Al Saunders on 610 sports radio"

Curry will start this Sunday for Oakland

"Second round pick Stephen Paea hasn’t been active at all this year"

Heading to Boston
by cwebb44 on Oct 12, 2011 12:09 PM CDT

.A friend and I just booked our tickets to Boston for the Chiefs Vs Patriots Monday night game. I have never been to boston and this might be the only time I go, so I was wondering if anybody on this site that either lives there or has been would be willing to give us suggestions on places that are a must see or eat. We are staying at the Boston Park and Plaza Hotel so place near by would be a little more helpful. Thanks in advance for any help given and as always GO CHIEFS!!!!!

Kerrigan looking good

Pats re-sign Gerald Warren

For What it's worth... those of you who are down on Thomas Jones right now... he's averaging 2.6 YPC, which is better than or equal to:
Mike Tolbert 2.6
Reggie Bush 2.6
Frank Gore 2.5
Ronnie Brown 2.3
DeAngelo Williams 2.3
Chester Taylor 2.2
Chris Johnson 2.1
Tashard Choice 0.9