An Open Letter to the Chiefs Community.
by Doc Scratch on Dec 28, 2010 12:07 AM CST
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I feel like these two teams are connected in a way. And not one of rivalry.
During the Marvin Lewis era, no AFC team outside of the brutal North has shown such significance to the Bengals like the Chiefs. It started in 2003 when the Bengals were the team to knock the Chiefs off the track to perfection, after Chad Ochocinco (then Johnson) made the predictions saying such. And it continued to this past season 2009, where the Bengals clinched the AFC North after defeating the Chiefs 17-10.
And then yesterday, where the Bengals repaid the favor by beating the San Diego Chargers 34-20, giving the Chiefs the AFC West by knocking the Chargers completely out of playoff contention.
Congrats, Kansas City Chiefs. If there's ever a team that deserves the playoffs this year, it's you guys (well, you and Jacksonville, but I sadly doubt they join you in the postseason unless the Titans pull off some miracles...that's not counting them out surprisingly), the only team to break the stranglehold held by the dynasties of the divisions: Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, New England, and San Diego. It's safe to say most Bengals fans will be rooting for you in the postseason.
Congratulations, good luck, and you're welcome.
-Doc Scratch, Cincy Jungle.
P.S. I read your "game threads" for it yesterday and was really thankful for the support but I saw a few of you referring to us by that moniker that the cruel media and dumb Steelers fans have given to us. While it may seem apt, none of us appreciate it. "Bungals/Bungles" is not a nice word (excuse me while I go wash my mouth out with soap).
P.P.S. Kansas Cincy. I like it.
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Thanks Doc.
The Chiefs nation was a Bengals fan for the afternoon and they didn’t let us down. We appreciate the Bengals victory very much. Thank you for your support and any of your fans support for the rest of the season and in to the playoffs.
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You're a classy fellow. Stop by anytime sir!
I am very anti-steelers and being that I have a great deal of hope for your long suffering franchise. Its never a good thing when a franchise is constantly down for a long period, and except for last year its been rough for you fellas. Mucho gracias for your kind words sir, you guys have fans in Chiefs land.
One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub.
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
My quest for soberiety is an ongoing struggle.
In addition to the links
you mentioned above, in 06 it was a Bengals D-lineman that knocked Trent Green out of the game in the season opener. I still get sick just thinking about how hard his head hit the ground
Hey man
Thanks alot. Your boys played with alot of passion and its much appreciated.
We're the same team as last year, except incredibly better, and with new players.
Yea, I hate the Bungals comment also...
Thanks for this open letter.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.
CHIEFS WILL!
First good thing to come to KC from Cinci in my recent memory.
Still does not make up for the dirty shot on Trent Green.
"The key to victory is not your strength, but your opponent's weakness." -T.
by Brsrkr on Dec 28, 2010 1:39 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Thanks
and Tell Carson thanks for having one of this best games. That is amazing with rookies and no names catching his throws. Was a real interesting game to watch. I agree, Bungals is just stupid just like when we are called the “Queefs”.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Picks
139-85
Since Cassel was Palmer's backup at USC and the two are good friends
I’m sure Carson had a little extra motivation to go out there and play his best game. I bet he and Matt talked after the game and that conversation included a “thank you” from Cassel.
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
I actually think you guys still owe us....
Not only for 2003 but for Trent Green in 2006.
:)
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Yeh, but we've been decimated terribly by injuries this year and I don't wanna see guys go down like that again.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
by Doc Scratch on Dec 28, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
Im just saying you owe us one more....
One day you can repay us for Geathers scrambling Trent’s eggs…..(And i dont mean in a kinky way)
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Most of us dislike Geathers anyway.
But fair is fair.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
Also, Cincy has much to do ...to atone for inflicting the world with the .....
…. ICKY Shuffle.
"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle
Alright, alright
I’d be okay with repayment for the Trent Green injury but the Ickey Shuffle was awesome, part of the only fond memories we Bengal fans have. :<
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
I like Kansas Sensi
even better. Tell us, as a Bengals fan what do you expect your off-season to look like? Will you guys jettison Palmer? Re-sign Ocho? Will you guys be drafting AJ Green? I really admire what you guys have done in the draft the last few years. For having the smallest scouting department in the league y’all have done quite well.
Also, how is Chase Coffman’s development coming along?
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
by KansasCityShuffle on Dec 28, 2010 5:56 AM CST reply actions
I find it humorous that people tell me not to judge Simpson and Caldwell based on one or two games
but then a majority of the site seems to be just as up and down on Palmer. One minute, people want him canned, the other, people are praising him or saying how much faith they have in him (with a new OC but that’s a given). Honestly, at this point, I doubt he goes, unless Mikey finally decides to step down and the new GM/HC thinks he’s not worth his contract.
Ocho’s a different story though. With the recent youth movement and Palmer having his best day without him, a lot of it is looking like we won’t need Ocho here at all. Some want him (who wouldn’t want a sideline wizard who could pass on those kind of skills to the younger guys?), others find him a waste of time. I like his antics but I think that he should only come back if he refocuses himself on the game.
A week ago, I thought A.J. Green was a sure thing. This week, I’m not so sure. I like entering the draft with options and I think we could really do BPA as long as it’s not a QB (I still think it’s a bit early on those guys but then again, nothing in next year’s draft really wows me). Who knows, we’ll see. A lot depends on that new CBA with the new rookie wage scale, I’d imagine.
Coffman’s had little progression. Considering our current DLine’s sudden improvement as well as Simpson and Caldwell, I have no doubt in my mind Chase Coffman is merely being buried by Reggie Kelly on the depth chart and once Kelly retires, Coffman could be huge.
And yeh, our past couple of drafts have been great, they’re probably the sole reason why I want Marvin to stay in some semblance. That’s something we lose when he leaves.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
by Doc Scratch on Dec 28, 2010 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
Coffman ... I so loved that guy when he was with my Mizzou Tigers, was hoping the Chiefs would grab him
I think he has a ton of upside potential … hope he does well for the Bengals
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A lot of people are drooling for the double TE sets.
Most of us were surprised as hell when Coffman got cut on cutdown day this year. He made it to the practice squad and is currently back on the 53-man roster (because the coaching staff finally realized Daniel Coats couldn’t catch).
I still think Coffman’s got a little ways to go before he actually gets put on the roster but if the Bengals could pull off something like the Patriots have going with Hernandez and Gronkowski, I’d be quite happy with that. A group of Simpson, Caldwell, Shipley, Coffman, Gresham, Scott, and Benson would be great as the only one with a fraction of an ego is Benson but his escapades in Chicago seem to have humbled him.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
Very possibly.
And I honestly hope Marvin becomes our GM because he’s the only man to have any semblance of success with Mike Brown both in terms of records and player management. His drafts have been spectacular though his FA signings have been average or worse (Antonio Bryant and Antwan Odom come to mind) probably because the three scouts Mike Brown currently employs are not enough to scout the entire college system, so Marvin and his coaching staff have to do more of it.
But yes, in most likelihood, Marvin’s contract is ending and I don’t see him staying even though he actually sounds like he wants to stay…for some reason.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
three scouts??
That sounds to be far too few. However, as I say that I have no idea how many the Chiefs have. I’m sure it’s a state secret!
I love me some Shaun Smith!
thanks for the kind words, Doc ... much appreciated
I was surprised at the Bengals upset of the Chargers, and though it rendered our upcoming game with Oakland “all but meaningless” it was nice to know the AFC West title was ours at last
for the record: I too frown on “name calling” on here (or elsewhere) … terms such as Bungals, Faders, etc have no place here, certainly not for a fanbase that likes to think of itself as being amongst the classiest around
you’ve certainly shown your class and character, Doc … props to the Bengals for a strong finish, hopes for a better 2011 and again, thanks for coming over with kind word for the Chiefs
peace
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Gotta disagree respectfully
I think name calling for division rivals is appropriate. The donkeys in particular:)
Ok, let's settle the NFL labor dispute with Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith in a one on one Oklahoma drill. First one to get a concussion loses.
I call the Steelers the Squeelers.
Ravens Ratbirds, etc.
I tend to refer to people outside my division with some semblance of respect but division rivals are certainly not free of it.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
by Doc Scratch on Dec 28, 2010 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
I call them the Stealers
because so many of their rings were outright stolen. I’ve never seen a team that, over decades, gets so many calls in their favor. The offensive PI call against SEA in SB40 was among the most atrocious I ever witnessed.
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
All their crying about "Deebo" and friends reminds me of squealing.
Hence, Squeelers.
But Stealers was one I had thought of earlier for the exact same reasons but it’s a homonym so no one could tell the difference when it’s being said.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
Randy, your respectful disagreement is duly noted ...
… although I repectfully disagree with your disagreement :-)
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I could have kissed a Bengal on Sunday!
I too was surprised by that win, but I couldn’t have been any happier. Thanks!
I'm a Chiefs biatch, don't @$%& with my team!
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Dec 28, 2010 10:35 AM CST reply actions
Hmmm
I thought you could kiss a Bengal any day???? (LOL, J/K)
by cowboyChief on Dec 28, 2010 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
lol nahh.....just last Sunday.
I'm a Chiefs biatch, don't @$%& with my team!
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Dec 28, 2010 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Many would have kissed Carson Palmer ; If I had a choice.....
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by CatChief on Dec 28, 2010 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I can get behind that ... um, in front of that ... erm ... right, completely support that idea, Cat
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Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I dunno, that Asian one looking directly at the camera is kinda freaking me out a bit.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
he was certainly the best QB at Cassel's university
sorry gang, I jjust HAD to :-)
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Well, If Brodie Croyle had gone there...
….he’d had made a great towel boy in the locker room showers.
I bet he could fire the towels into the rolling cart from as far as 5 feet away…..
…..course after the 3rd broken bone USC would have had to install thousands of the little shower floor anti-slip pink flowers to keep him off the injury list.
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by Texas Chief on Dec 28, 2010 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
I know, Croyle was so horrible at 'Bama, wasn't he ...
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I didn't watch him much
between the injuries.
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by Texas Chief on Dec 28, 2010 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Well....
He did only hit 56% of his passes. That’s pretty bad, especially for a college QB.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
but he also passed a couple of big names on the Bama list along the way ...
In Croyle’s four years playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, he set numerous school records, and was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Croyle led the Crimson Tide to the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic and was named the game’s offensive MVP
In his final season at Alabama, Croyle attempted a then-school-record 190 passes without an interception and became the first Alabama quarterback to start every game in a season since 1996 and his 2,499 passing yards in 2005 were the highest single-season total in Alabama’s school history
that school hisotry includes Bart Starr, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler … not a bad list there … just saying he had a pretty decent few years in college
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Well when you throw a million passes :)
I’m just playing around
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
For what its worth ups -
I think Croyle is a solid back-up.
No worries here..
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by chiefsfan62 on Dec 28, 2010 11:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah but back then...
The Bear allowed QBs to throw about 12 passes a year. Remember that Blackledge had good “Career stats” at Penn State under Paterno.
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sorry
about the catch in 2009 Denver fan
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
That was the luckiest crap I ever saw.
I dont know why people thought mcdaniels was gonna be good. All his early wins were lucky crap.
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Trust me, that had me totally pissed off too.
“Immaculate Deflection,” more like “Fluke”
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
well
6-0 with 3-3 2-4 talent if it happed to KC u wouild been happy too
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
That is true, sir.
But im glad we proved more consistent. :)
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