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Looking Ahead

The draft has come and gone.

The next mini-camp isn't until the early part of June.

The Chiefs' players aren't making headlines with their off-the field-behavior (Which is a good thing).

So....what are we going to talk about for the next month? Hell, the next two months?

Last year it was the Trent Green trade/Larry Johnson hold out updates that kept us going. Seriously. Look back at the archives for June. There was nothing going on.

Alas, we found things to talk about though. This time last year was when AP really took off in terms of traffic. Like we do today, we were talking Chiefs everyday back then and people seemed to find it appealing. This is still one of the few if not the only place where Chiefs information is posted daily. We have our good days and our bad days content-wise but we're here each and every week day in the off-season.

We'll still have daily coverage here like we normally do but this year I wanted to make a post asking for your off-season ideas. Is there anything Chiefs/football related you want to see up here on the front page? Are we missing news you'd like us to cover?

I know we have the FanPost and FanShot sections for you guys and girls to post your thoughts but if you've had a grander idea in your head as of late (or aren't really interested in posting FanPosts/FanShots), let us know.

Let's use this post for brainstorming ideas to get through the summer months. Best plays of 2007? Power ranking the Chiefs players? All-time best draft picks?

Anything at all, let us know in the comment section and either I'll run with it or one of our many, many talent readers will.

Thanks for reading!

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How about...

Behind the scenes interviews say with the guy that paints the white lines or the hot dog sellers find out what they do in the off season to make ends meet?

Wives and girlfriends, do they look forward to the off season or see it as the fans do as a wasteland?

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on May 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

RE

Why don’t you investigate the wife/girlfriend issue and let us know how it turns out? I do my best to avoid all conversations about the blog with Miss Arrowhead Pride.

You know, because I’m easily scared.

by Chris Thorman on May 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

See my sig

I’m not a Chiefs fan for fun you know, it was part of the marriage vows, ”...through richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, in loosing seasons and in superbowl runs…”

And just to clarify, I meant wives and girlfriends of players and coaches. I thought you would jump at an excuse to interview say October Gonzalez :-)

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on May 5, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like

the idea about power ranking the Chiefs. that would be cool if people can vote if there is a variety of players for a spot, also.

by thechiefsarrow on May 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Also

Those that were around last year know that Tuesdays were stat days here. I’d go over the numbers from the previous week’s game and try to pull out interesting stuff.

I have access to a lot more data this year so I’ll be doing some interesting stat posts during the off-season as well as during the season.

So that’s one more idea I suppose.

by Chris Thorman on May 5, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

My two cents is

Let’s take the time to look at this wonderful site and see if we need any more tweeks to customize it any more for the true Chiefs fans. I am not suggesting anything is wrong, just lets explore any possibilities that might make this an even more enjoyable experience than it already is.
I know one thing that might help everyone, is if Chris, you might be able to have a stat only link on one of the red sides, either left or right side. That way when someone wants to see something that was posted, stat related, they can go to that spot.
Also, under neath that, maybe have a Team stat link. I dunno its so hard to tweek a near perfect thing.
I was able to print off some really good information on just about everything I needed for the Draft. That way when something came up i didn’t have to depend on searching the net for it or waiting for Mayock. I plan on keeping up with the games this season by watching from this site as well as TV when possible.
I really have run out of things to do today. looking back at this post, I have really said nothing!...LOL

by Lanier63 on May 5, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....

I’m a new guy, I don’t blog at all, but I do love the chiefs, and I do love this site (been getting on here everyday for about 4 weeks now). The only thing I would like to see more of would be more video posts, or, even better, a post with all the urls for all the videos of all the latest draft picks. Otherwise, keep up the good work fellas!

by chiefsfanforlife on May 5, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Welcome!

I agree. Especially of Glenn Dorsey, I can’t get enough of him.

by Joel Thorman on May 5, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha

That’s funny, I’m the same. I was checking this and AA daily for a couple months and I’ve never posted anything on any site ever before, but it’s sumthin’ about our beloved Chiefs…

by Dustin SLO,CA on May 5, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ideas

How about a break down of the kicking situation? That doesn’t seem to be talked about much. Maybe a more in-depth look and opinion on each guy. Predictions on who will win the job.

Also, it’s been done elsewhere, but creating Chiefs hall of fame and hall of shame lineups (best and worst players at each position) since the 90’s.

Favorite play of all time, favorite game of all time, favorite game attended, etc.

A former Chiefs player that you really liked and maybe others didn’t.

Most hated opponent(s) and why. Most hated player (opponent or Chiefs) and why.

Schedule predictions. W/L and why. I think this was already done, but before the draft.

See if we can name a Chiefs player for every number (1-99) on the roster (ex: #1 – Lawrence Tynes)

I’m sure I could come up with more but that ought to do it for a while…

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on May 5, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Idea

How about breaking down the Chiefs opponents for the coming year and coming up with gameplans on what the Chiefs can do with their limited roster to beat them.

I nominate Primetime to figure out how to beat the Patriots…

by ChiefDJ on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

LT Style

Send a few hookers Randy Moss’s way…

by Joel Thorman on May 6, 2008 5:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

For the Summer...

I would consider a Friday point/counter-point between the PARADE and primetime07 about a chosen topic of the week.

As a future 3rd string QB and Free Safety we have a natural competition. I would argue that primetime’s papparazzi’s coverage might be greater, but the PARADE’s true identity is a highly prized comodity.

Odds of this coming to fruition: 3.275%

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on May 6, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Schemes and chalk talks

Defensive coverage schemes the Chiefs have and may run. e.g. discussing nuances of cover 2, tampa 2 and stuff.

Responsibilities of the three linebackers, for example.

Likelihood of Chiefs going to more of a zone blocking scheme given the increasing, imho, mobility of the new offensive lineman.

Dissect Chan Gailey’s preferences, strengths, tendencies. “Who is he?” What’s he like on game day?

Imagine scenarios for various combinations of our offensive personnel.

How the new defensive helmet radios (they did pass that, right?) will be used by the Chiefs and opponents.

by sunny D on May 6, 2008 12:41 AM CDT reply actions  

They passed

I think some teams started using them in camp last weekend.

by Joel Thorman on May 6, 2008 5:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

How about...

... a series of “What if” scenarios.

Ponder the significant questions heading into the season and possible outcomes.

What if Bridie tanks by week 4?

What if LJ isn’t back to 100%?

What if the Chiefs beat the Pats in week 1?

Who is going to be the breakout star of the year?

Stir the pot a little with some outrageousness and see what the collective response is.

MV

P.S.- Love the idea of a point-counterpoint b/w Primetime and Parade. Those two argue great and for the most part keep it on a civil level. Give them a weekly topic and let them go at it.

by mikvogel on May 6, 2008 9:31 AM CDT reply actions  

all-time best and worst players

I would love to have a poll for best and worst (or most and least liked) chiefs players of all time. We could have an open forum for names, then have a poll. Think of the possibilities, from all-timers like DT and Tony G, to underappreciated but great players like Stephone Paige, James Hasty, Albert Lewis, and Kevin Ross. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s people like Sammie ‘the glove’ Parker, Dexter ‘toast’ McCleon, LinChoke Elliot, and Steve ‘please don’t hurt me’ Bono. Oh so many options …..

by Keyser Sose on May 6, 2008 9:46 AM CDT reply actions  

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