Only Mort Picks Chiefs to Beat Chargers
by Joel Thorman on Oct 22, 2009 6:34 PM CDT
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ESPN's panel of experts once again selected winners for every NFL game this week and only one picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the San Diego Chargers:
Chris Mortensen. Yep, that's Mort's Arrowhead on the ESPN website.
Ah, yes. We've had a shaky relationship with Mort ever since he reported that the Chiefs were in talks with Mike Shanahan to become the next head coach. But, this is a topic we can agree on with Mort.
Your experts are (in the order they picked above): Eric Allen, Mike Golic, Merrill Hoge, Ron Jaworski, Mortensen, Adam Schefter, Mark Schlereth and Seth Wickhersham. AccuScore also picked the Chargers to win.
Later this week we'll find out if Chiefs homer Joe Theismann went with KC again.
Update: Peter Schrager of FOXSports.com also picks the Chiefs.
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NFLN fantasy also says...
…start Rivers! Which is funny to me because last week the had Campbell as a QB to start and Moss as a WR to start. They said to sit Cassel and LJ and we all know how that game came out.
So heres to the Chiefs proving NFLN wrong two weeks in s row!!
by jrcnc on Oct 22, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness
Cassell would have been a miserable fantasy start, and 8 points for LJ is okay, but not great.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 22, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A win at home this weekend
would be HUGE for Todd Haley. If everybody is not on board with the program, they certainly would be after two consecutive wins
Welcome to Chiefs REBUILD - Version 2.0 /The Clark Hunt Edition
Chiefs will be lucky to go 4-12 in 2010
by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 22, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge and Difficult
with backup guard at LT. Rookie RT
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
O'Callaghan is in like his 4th year and started a couple games for the Patriots, I believe.
It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.
by KCporkchop on Oct 22, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. O'Call has been part of the solution, not part of the problem.
The Rt position has made big strides since he has taken over there. I am a little worried about the left side if Albert doesn’t make it back this week.
BTW: Why in the HELL isn’t Ndukwe starting at RG???
by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 22, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I wish one of the local media tools would man up and ask Haley about it instead of “Do you think LT has lost it?” or “Why did you practice in the rain today?” Thanks for the cutting edge jouranalism.
Maybe we need to start sending Joel to his press conferences. He can be “Why is Goff still starting question guy”.
It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.
by KCporkchop on Oct 22, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
absolutely
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see if he'll do it.
Hey JOEL….
by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 22, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember too...
San Diegos pass rush has been far from good. Maybe a good time to be playing them with Albert out.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Oct 22, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, their D Line is hurting without the NT
the chargers front 7 won’t be as good as the Redskins front 7
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it’s nice to see the arrowhead below DL
by ktr17x on Oct 22, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scouts inc. coaching advantage, Norv stinkin Turner really?!
Special teams that just gave up a kick return, and a punt return on Mon. night, and they have the advantage there, really?
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sproles
I’m sure they are referring to the fact that Sproles can take it to the house
other than KR/PR… the Chiefs special teams are among the best in the league
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivers is usually not in top form against us, LT,
I just wanna see Tamba decleat him!
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the hilight for me this year.
We were bad last year all around but I think what was understated is just how bad our ST were last year, I mean it was probably competing with pass rush for the most pathetic part of the team. Now ST is becoming a strength.
I’m not a huge fan of our returners but we cant complain because theyre middle of the pack but we’ve seen that they can both break lose for good gains. The kicking game is self explanatory and for a guy who wanted Copper gone I’m glad he isnt because hes been a ST stud for the last 4 weeks.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Oct 22, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Jamaal break one,
Arrowhead would be electric! Dante 2.0!!
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jamaal is a shifty one...
but I don’t think he’s that shifty…
by butchcassidy on Oct 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gets a few blocks...
I thought he was going to take one Sunday, he was close to springin one.
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a KR or PR for a TD would be amazing
Charles has a better chance than Wade… the “possession PR”
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, or even Savage.
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed...
ST is now solid
Pass rush could always be better, but has clearly improved
Seriously, fix the OL issues… this is a decent team
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sit Goff, it becomes a decent team!:)
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's write some letters...
or have a protest.
Sit Goff, start Ndukwe or Alleman at RG…
get Albert healthy and O’Callaghan…
let that line play together the rest of the year
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely, Lanier we need the power of a dear.... letter.
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start Ndukwe at guard, Alleman at center
see if the middle of our line is stronger.
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine by me.
what do they have to lose?
doubt the line would be any worse
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rudy has had time here in KC to
breakout, has not happened yet, why should they believe it will?
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not pro or con Rudy
but do want him to work out in a position. Is is that some just have it against him, or is he really that bad. If that is the case, I would suspect Haley would have replaced him by now.
by TXChiefan on Oct 22, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was the Draft pick we gave Miami a conditional pick?
If these guys play more games does the pick become a higher round pick for Miami? I can’t figure out why Goff keeps getting the nod over these guys.
by Chief1 on Oct 22, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its probably because all their starters are injured and their using Chief castoffs so we must be better.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Oct 22, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure we'd get the ST nod...
It must be the Sproles factor…
by butchcassidy on Oct 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not happening here!
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are are a lot of things that appear to swing in our favor this week
Short week for SD
Chiefs coming off of a win
SD is in shock right now
Steady weekly improvement by our Chiefs
Homefield advantage after a road win
I think the Chiefs will be FIRED UP this week. I think these 2 teams are going in totally different directions and it all starts this Sunday at Arrowhead. The Chiefs will play sound fundamental football and the Chargers will start pressing when they don’t get off to a quick start. Rivers will start taking chances and the Chiefs will win by a clear margin.
This is the game that starts the new, winning attitude of the Kansas City Chiefs.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I like it
I agree… momentum is in the Chiefs’ court right now
SD looks shaky and beaten up.
KC will get better as the year goes on, and confidence from a win could be priceless…
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 22, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
Let’s win this game!
The Chiefs were actually good the last time Kenny Smith has played in a game. Gives you an idea of how long ago that was. lol
by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 23, 2009 3:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mort thinks a Shanahan coached team knows how to beat the Chargers :)
Don't forget to be an AP-vangelist...Tell A Friend...
by woodman212 on Oct 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I think Sterling Sharpe also picked us
on Playbook AFC.
by JayrodT on Oct 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
Playbook picks:
Brian Baldinger: Chargers
Sterling Sharpe: Chiefs
Joe Theismann: Chargers
grab a bucket of guts and PLAY (in the sweet nectar of the endzone)
nfl is looking for that yao ming money
i thought it would come from some huge mongolian wrestler playing line but maybe kicker seems more appropriate.
by chiefsinchina on Oct 22, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharpe Bros.
Sterling > Shannon
Week 7 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - San Diego Chargers 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 22, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+10000000000000000000000000000000000.........
Anyone > Shannon. I f’ing hate that guy.
by Archyrr on Oct 23, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a Sharpe showing the Chiefs some love?
miracles never cease!
by reedeasy on Oct 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is the smart one!:)
We have to run the gauntlet over the next few weeks, we will be better for it. Pioli is not done with the roster, he will improve it. LJ is getting ready to start whining again.
by Eric Allen on Oct 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
abt long
hey i read somewhere that lance long is pretty good kr too any truth in that one??
by luckypurohit on Oct 22, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
think so
he did well in the preseason…
he is VERY quick and fast
also a tough kid that can take a hit
I’m excited to see what Haley can do with him
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 23, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN has always love the Chargers.
Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
by Rev. Slappy on Oct 22, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It stems from Bermans love of the powder blues...
and their Superchargers song.
In all fairness, they do have the best uni’s in football.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Oct 22, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chargers G M told us all
That they were soft. now i will not say any names so they wont go beat up their drunk girlfriends. I think the name of the team should be the San Diego Thugs.
by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Oct 22, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Schein picking KC as the upset of the week ...
the reason … Haley is the anti-Turner … for some reason, I can’t disagree with adam on this one!!
by OneChiefs on Oct 22, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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