A Message from a KCC Fan to Herm

championjets69 · Dec 24, 2006

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Yesterday, 11:37 PM
Hello Herm Topic Starter

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Location: KCMO It was refreshing to see the Chiefs take some chances on 4th down against the Raiders.....

NO IT WASN'T YOU FREAKING MORONS. WHERE WAS THAT SENSE OF URGENCY 3 WEEKS AGO AGAINST THE BROWNS, 2 WEEKS AGO AGAINST THE RAVENS, AND LAST WEEK AGAINST THE CHARGERS?

At least you finally "played to win the game". It was just 3 weeks too late for any postseason hope.

I'm available for mid-season consulting next year to let you know when you should actually start playing with urgency.

jonnyd · Dec 24, 2006

hahaah they'll want his head by nextweek. great stuff

Cman69 · Dec 24, 2006

If you like that article, You're gonna love this:

Taken from WildBillsChiefs.com...

What a year -- predictable and boring!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006 PT
By Stephen Brown
WBC Staff

What a year! It’s been difficult to carry on. The passing of Lamar Hunt reminded me of something, nothing lasts forever. Mr. Hunt will be missed, but he leaves an empty void. There’s a lot of uncertainty facing the Chiefs. One big question I have is Clark Hunt. Will he have the same passion as his dad for Kansas City and the Chiefs? I’ve heard mixed reviews, so I’m not sure. How about Carl Peterson? Will Mr. Hunt keep him around? Ultimately will the Chiefs continue to stay in Kansas City?

This season has raised far more questions than answers.

It’s amusing how folks are still coming up with reasons as to why it isn’t Herman Edwards fault. The once proud offense has taken several steps backwards. The last time the offense was in double digits for both points scored and yards produced was in 1998. That’s right, even Gunther Cunningham did it better.

Now granted the offensive line isn’t what she used to be, but Larry Johnson is still having a terrific season. Over 1,500 yards and 15 total touchdowns. The line isn’t the juggernaut it once was, but my finger still points to the one calling the shots.

Here’s what’s sad, what’s going on offensively is the norm for Edwards. Last year’s Super Bowl champs the Pittsburgh Steelers were 16th in yards produced and 9th in scoring. The Steelers defense was top five in all categories. You don’t have to be number one offensively, but you do need to score points. You need a top defense! I’m not sure Edwards can do either.

If you look at Edwards resume with the New York Jets the best he ever had in scoring was 15th, the norm was 17th – 19th with a couple 20th rankings. This guy doesn’t score the points. When you look at what he was brought to Kansas City for – defense – he did get inside the top 10 once with both points allowed and yards allowed. If you take away 2004 Edwards has hovered in the middle defensively to.

I think fans are getting tired of the middle. Edwards is an average coach and his record proves it.

I don’t mind losing, it’s not the losing. I’ve already written how Marty Schottenheimer and Dick Vermeil didn’t start off taking the Chiefs to the playoffs. Vermeil in his first year was 6-10. Schottenheimer started 8-7-1, but then went on to four consecutive seasons of 10+ wins. In my opinion Schottenheimer has been the Chiefs best coach since Hank Stram. The difference between Stram and Schottenheimer is Stram got it done, but Schottenheimer only had one season below .500 with the Chiefs.

Edwards isn’t Schottenheimer.

So it’s not the losing, it’s the way the Chiefs have lost that’s bugging me.

Where’s the originality? At least Vermeil brought freshness. Am I the only one having problems with the big picture? What exactly is Edwards trying to do? I need someone to remind me. I’ve scratched my head plenty.

I’m not trying to pour salt over the wound, I’m really not, but the Chiefs are in a downward spiral. What identity is Edwards trying to give the Chiefs? I still don’t see the personality. When you hear Tony Gonzalez talk like he’s lost faith in the franchise and Trent Green plays like his age, well, I feel as lost as the Chiefs look. Since the Browns Edwards hasn’t even made it back to square one.

I’m not sure Edwards knows what he’s trying to do. After watching the Chiefs retreat into a hole against the Ravens at Arrowhead I’ve lost faith in his plan.

Rule number one…don’t punt when your back is against the wall!

As someone who likes to write about the Chiefs I’ve felt dazed and confused this season. My heart hasn’t been in it, but I know I’m not alone. My fire hasn’t gone out for the Chiefs, the Chiefs are my team, I'm just sick of the folks running the team. Does that include Cunningham? You bet!

It feels like quick sand and I wonder how far it’ll go under before it gets better.

I wasn’t a big fan of the 80’s, because back then I mostly ignored the Chiefs. Being a doormat wasn’t any fun. In the 17 years Peterson has been in town what’s he delivered? He’s had more wins than the 70’s to late 80’s, but while the Chiefs haven’t totally tanked under Peterson they haven’t gotten very far either. In an age where you need at least 11 wins to get into the playoffs nine just doesn’t cut it. After a while even the hardest of fans get tired of constantly being slightly above average.

Our overall playoff record in those 17 years is 3-8. Everyone, including the Seattle Seahawks, inside the division has been to the Super Bowl at least once. None for the Chiefs and only one AFC title game in 1993, which they lost to the Buffalo Bills. That was 13 years ago!

It’s messy. Where to start? The coach, I wouldn’t have a problem, but he just got here. Different players, but Gun got his list. The offensive coordinator, but some say give him a chance. Peterson?

Big homers are getting burned out and the atmosphere at Arrowhead is changing.

I don’t like that one bit.

It’s true that Edwards has had injuries and inexperienced players to deal with, but good coaches (I.e. New England and Pittsburgh) make things happen. The Chiefs have enough players to have played better than they have. Despite the offensive line the play calling and game management has been awful. That falls on coaching. Not having the right personnel is on Peterson.

If they’re about putting butts in the seats like some say, well, Edwards isn’t their guy.

He’s way too predictable and boring. Enough said!

Good day, Chief fans!
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