A "Realistic(?)" View of the 2009 Chiefs
I'd like to start out by saying I have limited knowledge of football. I played two weeks in High School, but was forced to quit when my job at Taco Bell wasn't flexible enough for three-a-day practices.
That being said, I've been a chiefs fans since I was 7. I've never jumped on or off any bandwagons, just cheered when they were good and hoped for a better next year when they under-performed. So I'm pretty neutral when it comes to predicting our record.
I think we will end up somewhere between 5-11 and 9-7.
Here's why:
Week 1 @ Baltimore Ravens - L Too much D for the new O
Week 2 vs. Oakland Raiders - W Home opener against a weak Oakland team.
Week 3 @ Philidelphia Eagles- L After the Raiders we won't be ready for this game.
Week 4 vs. NY Giants- L Our Oline will struggle to contain the pass rush and our run game won't provide any relief.
Week 5 vs. Dallas Cowboys- L Alot of talent, but possibly our best chance at a win against the NFC East.
Week 6 @ Washington Redskins- L A good D got better (on paper.) Pray we keep Cassel away from Haynesworth.
Week 7 vs San Diego Chargers- W Battle-hardened, we'll pull out a division win at home.
Week 8 Bye
Week 9 @ Jacksonville Jaguars- L Improved Oline will give Gerrard too much time to make mistakes.
Week 10 @ Oakland Raiders- W Cassel owns the Raiders and DHB isn't going to help on the other side.
Week 11 vs Pittsburg Steelers- L The reigning champs have improved and will play too tough for a KC team still learning to do the same.
Week 12 @ San Diego- L Division rival on the road who won't be willing to give us two in one year.
Week 13 vs Denver Brocos- W The Cutlerless Broncos will be underwhelming and Moreno won't be able to run over our improved D.
Week 14 vs Buffalo Bills- L Since last year's shootout, the Bills have added more weapons on offense. It won't be as ugly as last year though.
Week 15 vs Cleveland Browns- W The Chiefs will be firing on all cylinders after last week's game and the weapons-depleated Browns won't have an answer.
Week16 at Cincinnati Bengals- W Even with the return of Carson Palmer, the Bengals will fail to impress. It'll be close, but Cassel will outshine his former roomate.
Week 17 at Denver Broncos- W With 3 wins in the last 4 games, we'll have momentum and Pioli will want to finish strong against McDaniels' team. After the game McDaniels will still be asked questions about the Cutler fiasco.
FINAL RECORD- 7-9
I don't see us winning any less than 5 games, however we'd be hard pressed to come away with more than 9. If we end up going 9-7, we could win the Division. (It would've last year.) If we can get our foot in the door, so to speak, Haley and even Pendergast have proven they can step it up in big games.
What do you think AP?
Let me know if you think any of these games will turn out differently than what I've got here. Although, in reality it was impossible to predict the out come of last years games well into the 4th quarter.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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That is pretty realistic indeed...
I know there will be many more of these….featuring the Pessimistic, Sadistic, Fatalistic and Nihilistic versions….
by woodman212 on May 5, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And before anyone else can say anything....
“Shut the f*ck up, Donnie….”
by woodman212 on May 5, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are out of your element
Blame my wife!
Waiting until August!
by sir eccles on May 5, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's right woodman
You’re a Noble Gas in a field of Metaloids.
by RedNose on May 5, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me...
….a noble gas indeed…
by woodman212 on May 6, 2009 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks good but
i think out of bills jags skins cowboy and baltimore we can win at least two of those but i would go with 8-8
by cassel4prez on May 5, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And there is another version...
Drinks are on me if we go 8-8 or better.
by breeder on May 5, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so you deliver root beer ???
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on May 6, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll deliver to you at work
Everyone else, Parcel Post.
by breeder on May 6, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh....
….A sexassassin and a breeder hooking up.
just keep matriculating the ball down the field !
by SoCalChief on May 6, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think California might implode.
Get the hell out of there, SoCal! :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm holding steady at
6-10
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on May 5, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too much
You act like its that predictable, maybe I should call you before I call my bookie each week. What was your predictions last year for Atlanta, Miami, Did you count New England out of the playoffs? all of the thought u put in to that was a waste of time, so was me reading it. probably was a waste of time posting this.
....I'm drinkin hot tee b!tch, feel me.
by Undaunted_Fish on May 5, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Throttle back a bit, Fish.
People have opinions just as you do. LTown wasn’t insulting or offensive. He just gave his assessment of the upcoming season.
Did you predict Miami and Atlanta in the playoffs before last season? I highly doubt it.
AP is not a Chiefs pumper site. If you want other s to respect your opinions, you have to respect theirs. If you disagree, present a logical and mature counter-argument.
Honestly, I think we will do worse than 7-9. I don’t want us to, but I am not going to just assume we will have one of the rare turnarounds Atlanta and Miami did.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 5, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
throttle these nuts...
Sorry, Last post might have been a little strong worded, didn’t mean for it to sound do condescending LTownChiefs, keep posting., DThomasReigns, thank you for sticking up for the helpless.
....I'm drinkin hot tee b!tch, feel me.
by Undaunted_Fish on May 5, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool off now.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 5, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
the “helpless” was out celebrating Cinco de Mayo! ;)
I agree that the season can be completely unpredictable, that’s why I said that many of the games last year were unpredictable well into the 4th quarter. I enjoyed writing it, so it wasn’t a waste of time. It was just something I felt like doing. If it was a waste of your time, that’s your own decision and no fault of my own.
Thanks for your opinion though!
by LTownChiefsFan on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really
Having a stressful day, it was a good post, it just frustrated me, my response was rude, and wrong. All we all are doing is just expressing our feelings with any comment or post. DThomasReigns really aggravated me by saying something, like he needed to protect you, but he was right, I really had no place saying what I said. Happy Cinco De Mayo.
....I'm drinkin hot tee b!tch, feel me.
by Undaunted_Fish on May 6, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's also a mod.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
by Jux on May 6, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DTR is one of the sites
all powerful, text deleting, finger wagging, and stern stare applying Babysitters.
At the bottom of the page Chris hasn’t had a chance to add:
Sensai Longwind – Monderator
Babysitter Fantasy – DTR
=)
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on May 6, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Monderator = UCrawford
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on May 6, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DTR = Blessing
to keep the scalawags out of perfectly horrendous arguements between Brothers:)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on May 7, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a completely unrelated note
WTF?!!
The Grade/Middle/High schools are CLOSED for Cinco De Mayo, but the students go to school as usual on the 4th of July.
What kind of asinine system are we running when American students get the day off for Mexican indipendence day, but go to school on the US independence day?
Ok, rant over.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on May 6, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who goes to school on the 4th of July?
And what schools are closed for Cinco de Mayo???
Texas is crazy!
by LTownChiefsFan on May 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
school doesent go all year in IL... yet
....I'm drinkin hot tee b!tch, feel me.... - Lil' Wayne
by Undaunted_Fish on May 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're going to need to show me some evidence of students going to public school on 4 July.
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you live
that has school on July 4? That just pisses me off. Well i guess we have to be all P.C. these days. We dont want to offend anybody. So its better to give off a religous holiday that isnt celebrated by the majority of the U.S. than it is to give off for our national birthday! God i hate this country sometimes!
Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.
by paratrooper on May 7, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-9?
The beauty of all of this is that not one game has been played yet. In fact, the roster is not even set. What if Pioli brings in Boldin, Jason Taylor, Derrick Brooks, Edge, I could go on and on.
No one can predict what will actually happen, but it sure is fun guessing. Wouldn’t you love to be Scott Pioli? Man that would be an awesome job! I know you are trying to deflame a situation, but some of us are fans regardless. I do not see a game in the schedule that the current roster of the Kansas City Chiefs are not capable of winning, even Pittsburgh is beatable. Yea, there will be some tough games, Pittsburgh, Philly, Baltimore – BTW, shouldn’t we have a last place schedule? Oh yea I forget about the Raiders. Oops.
My point is, while you are entitled to your opinion of the Chiefs being worse than 7-9, have you really considered that we were one or two players away from being a 9-10 win team last year? And I think we have added those players. At least Zach Thomas and Mike Vrabel will tell you that we have.
There are a lot of question marks. Can Brad Cottam step it up without TG? Will Sackintosh be our RT? Will Brian Waters play for the Chiefs this year? But give Barry Richardson a chance. Give Brad Cottam a chance. What if our draft is actually really good?
It’s way too early for anybody to be down on whatever team they support (except the Raiders of course – they suck)
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
by cpa913 on May 6, 2009 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
I think we pull out against Jacksonville, and Washington and at a reach maybe Phillie. Wonder how Maclin will feel going against his college team state? A littler interesting. I see us going as much as ( a reach ) 10-6 more realistically 9-7 but i say as low as 8-8.
In Pioli We Trust
by KC Nate on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we don't pull out
against Jacksonville and Washington before the games reach their climax. Sorry, couldn’t help myself.
by breeder on May 5, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on second thought
that was kinda out of line too, sorry.. having a stressful day.
....I'm drinkin hot tee b!tch, feel me.
by Undaunted_Fish on May 5, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
I’d like to share whatever all you haters are smoking – the Cheifs should be better than last year (oh yea, Pioli is not done)…Assuming the team is exactly as it is now, here’s why you are smoking crack:
Week 1 @ Baltimore Ravens – L Too much D for the new O
Possibly an L, but don’t count us out, Matt Cassell vs. Shane Falco, remember from “the replacements” – that’s what I call him, eh, I’ll go with Matt Cassell, oh yea, and Vrabel and Zach Thomas I think cancel out an older Ray Lewis. Should be a hell of a game!
Week 2 vs. Oakland Raiders – W Home opener against a weak Oakland team.
Agreed – JaMarcus appears to be the lasiest QB in the league. According to Kevin Harland, they sent blank tape home with him to study and he claimed he actually studied it. It’s sad, Oakland has become a laughing stock, OK, not really sad, more funny.
Week 3 @ Philidelphia Eagles- L After the Raiders we won’t be ready for this game.
Also another possible loss, but again, we’ve got Matt Cassell, they’ve got Donavan “that’s not my yard” McNabb – Don’t count us out!
Week 4 vs. NY Giants- L Our Oline will struggle to contain the pass rush and our run game won’t provide any relief.
This is the joke of the century. Our O-line will be fine (only concern is Sackintosh.) Eli sucks without Plexiglass. The G-Men end a brutal three game rode trip at Arrowhead. This is when KC fans start jumping on the band wagon. We will probably win this one being double digit underdogs – it’s going to be awesome.
Week 5 vs. Dallas Cowboys- L Alot of talent, but possibly our best chance at a win against the NFC East.
Dallas has gotten rid of most of their talent. (T.O., Tank Johnson, Roy Williams, Packman, Chris Canty) – they signed Junior Siavii for Christ sake, talk about desperate – Homo can no longer try to force it to T.O. Witten and DeMarcus alone cannot overcome Herm-like coaching, Chiefs should win this one big. Somewhere up there, Lamar will be smiling watching his beloved Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs – my wife is a Cowboys fan, so this one is going to be extra SWEET!
Week 6 @ Washington Redskins- L A good D got better (on paper.) Pray we keep Cassel away from Haynesworth.
Excuse me? Washington doesn’t even want their QB. Haynesworth no longer has any incentive to prove himself. This will be the easiest of the NFC East games, and after this game, we can declare the Chiefs NFC East Champions – I’m thinking of making a Championship belt.
Week 7 vs San Diego Chargers- W Battle-hardened, we’ll pull out a division win at home.
Tough division game, but we should have beat them twice last year. I hope you learned your lesson D-Bowe (you are usually awesome, but man you cost us a couple games last year).
I’ll go with splitting home and away.
Week 8 Bye
Week 9 @ Jacksonville Jaguars- L Improved Oline will give Gerrard too much time to make mistakes.
Gerrard v. Cassell (or even Thiggy) – that’s all I got to say about this one.
Week 10 @ Oakland Raiders- W Cassel owns the Raiders and DHB isn’t going to help on the other side.
Agree Oakland could be the 0-16 team next year, although they do play the donkeys twice (and the Skins).
Week 11 vs Pittsburg Steelers- L The reigning champs have improved and will play too tough for a KC team still learning to do the same.
Chances appear slim in this one, but Big Ben is no Joe Montanna. What would Big Ben be like without that awesome defense. Remember the old days when after the 49ers won the SuperBowl, the next year DT and the boys dominated them?
Week 12 @ San Diego- L Division rival on the road who won’t be willing to give us two in one year.
Like I said earlier, should have got out the broom last year. May happen this year, but for analysis purposes, we’ll go with a split. Gotta love that little Sproles though!
Week 13 vs Denver Brocos- W The Cutlerless Broncos will be underwhelming and Moreno won’t be able to run over our improved D.
Denver appears to be in disarray
Week 14 vs Buffalo Bills- L Since last year’s shootout, the Bills have added more weapons on offense. It won’t be as ugly as last year though.
We get T.O. at home. If the rest of my predictions are even half right, they will be scared to come to Arrowhead, the Bills will be perplexed being back in the States, no longer speaking Canadian. The weather renders TO useless in this one. Who’s got the better back? Is LJ still a Chief? (I’ll take a loss here if he’s gone-maybe we hand off to Edge in this game)
Week 15 vs Cleveland Browns- W The Chiefs will be firing on all cylinders after last week’s game and the weapons-depleated Browns won’t have an answer.
Browns = Broncos, they just don’t get it.
Week16 at Cincinnati Bengals- W Even with the return of Carson Palmer, the Bengals will fail to impress. It’ll be close, but Cassel will outshine his former roomate.
At this point in the season the entire Bengals team has been arrested – twice, not enough available players – they forfeit.
Week 17 at Denver Broncos- W With 3 wins in the last 4 games, we’ll have momentum and Pioli will want to finish strong against McDaniels’ team. After the game McDaniels will still be asked questions about the Cutler fiasco.
I’ve never like teams “backing” into the playoffs – but we always lose in Denver. They probably aren’t going to be good, but not as bad as everyone thinks. A win in Denver would be Awesome though!
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
by cpa913 on May 5, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is it
that so often when we disagree with someone’s opinion, it’s because they’re smoking crack?
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on May 5, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it sound funny
Well played sir – I take back the crack comment
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
by cpa913 on May 5, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dig your optimism though ;)
Still reading. Lol.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on May 5, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I will be flying as if on Crack if we are able to match your expectations
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on May 7, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why crackheads get such a bad rap.
I just got a sweet ipod from one for $20. Plus he told me the Celtics would win game 7. What’s the problem?
by RedNose on May 5, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the missing teeth make for good bj's...I hear. :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 5, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
Obviously, I was referring to female crackheads aka crackwhores…not to be confused with chickenheads.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 5, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmhmmmm
Sure thang DTR ;) Nice save
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on May 5, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on May 5, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so much :(
Your’e save that is :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on May 7, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you turned right around
and put money on boston
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on May 5, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't need a crackie to tell me boston would win at home
But I appreciated his awareness.
by RedNose on May 5, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe we can win the division
but my previous post was full of optimism. Optimism doesnt mean shit when you dont win!
I don't have a girlfriend. I just know a lady who would be really mad if she heard me say that. -Mitch Hedberg
by mistamic on May 6, 2009 12:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I hope my post didn’t seem like it was against yours! I hope yours is right! :)
by LTownChiefsFan on May 6, 2009 1:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh you're fine. I understand what you mean.
I just believe that we have a better chance of going .500 or better rather than finishing with only 5 wins. We lost some close games last year (could’ve went 6-10) and with the upgrade in talent and the new leaders in charge of personnel decisions, I can see us winning the division. Keep in mind that the AFC West wasn’t just mediocre last year – it was flat out terrible.
I don't have a girlfriend. I just know a lady who would be really mad if she heard me say that. -Mitch Hedberg
by mistamic on May 6, 2009 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing is
They haven’t even set up their roster, much less played a game. It’s fun to guess what next season will be like though! I gotta believe that Vrabel and Thomas are going to make that defense awesome! But I understand those that say they are too old.
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...
by cpa913 on May 6, 2009 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I understand those that say they are too old.
Vrabel and Thomas could be 40 + years old and still be upgrades over the likes of Pat Thomas, Weston Dacus, and Rocky Boiman
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
by PVChiefsfan on May 6, 2009 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Boiman
He wasn’t a game changer or anything but he came out of nowhere and stepped in immediately when all of our LBs were injured. He actually played pretty well for a scrub.
I don't have a girlfriend. I just know a lady who would be really mad if she heard me say that. -Mitch Hedberg
by mistamic on May 6, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked him too but you said it perfectly here
He actually played pretty well for a scrub.
He played better than we expected a ‘nobody’ to play…but he was still a far cry from a starting caliber LB. Vrabel is an upgrade.
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-9 or 8-8
I think the Chiefs get one of the NFC East games (probably Dallas) and either Jacksonville or Buffalo. I do think their ceiling is 10 wins though, and their minimum would be 5 wins. I do think the team is better than last years.
by kc- on May 6, 2009 7:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just make sure we get out of the 1st 5 picks.
I want to see what Pioli can do with trading and working a draft if he has picks.
Didn’t mean to jump to the draft, but I still think we are a year away from the playoffs and are looking at 7-9.
by Helmets on May 6, 2009 9:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Anything out of the top 10 would be amazing! With the two 2nd rounders, Pioli will have a lot to work with.
by LTownChiefsFan on May 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 +1
Pioli would be able to work that magic in draft outside of Top 10 pick.
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on May 7, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a solid .500
i think we’ll go 8-8, some how pull a devision win out of our ass.
Proud Supporter of Tyler Thigpen.
by nfamous209 on May 7, 2009 8:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i mean win the division.
Proud Supporter of Tyler Thigpen.
by nfamous209 on May 7, 2009 8:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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