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Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Depth Chart Is Nothing Like 2009

I just took a peek at our archives and came across the first depth chart of the Kansas City Chiefs 2009 season.

My reaction:

Wow.

It is so different. Mike Goff? Damion McIntosh? Zach Thomas? Devard Darling? Terrance Copper?

All first teamers.

Here's a link to the first depth chart of 2009 and then the one for 2010. After the jump I listed all the positions that are different from 2009 to 2010. Remember, this is just for the original depth charts of each season. I think we were a little more delusional back then.

Star-divide

Free safety: Jon McGraw (Jarrad Page)

Strong safety: Eric Berry (Bernard Pollard)

Inside linebacker: Corey Mays  (Zach Thomas)

Inside linebacker: Demorrio Williams (Derrick Johnson)

Defensive end: Tyson Jackson (Alfonso Boone)

Right guard: Ryan Lilja (Mike Goff)

Right tackle: Ryan O'Callaghan (Damion McIntosh)

Tight end: Leonard Pope (Brad Cottam)

Wide receiver: Dwayne Bowe (Terrance Copper)

Wide receiver: Chris Chambers (Devard Darling)

Slot receiver: Dexter McCluster/Jerheme Urban (Bobby Engram)

Running back: Thomas Jones (Larry Johnson)

Fullback: Tim Castille (Mike Cox)

Longsnapper: Thomas Gafford (Tanner Purdum)

Returner: Javier Arenas (Quinten Lawrence)

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Have we decided whether we think that's

douchey or motivational? I tend toward the prior in my analyses.

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by Justin Bopp on Aug 12, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess we will find out

With how DBowe and DJ develop this year… if they both break out and reach their potential, the motivational all the way.

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I call it...

douchebaggery, but it can be motivational.

2010 Chiefs are on the rise. This is the most excited I've been since 'Nam...

by kcchiefsfan72 on Aug 12, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Motivational douchebaggery?

The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.

by ArrowSpread on Aug 12, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

This post deserves some recognition

The poster formerly known as "ktr17x"

"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left."

"In democratic America, Flowers and Berry pick YOU"

by Aperture on Aug 12, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I always thought it was so counterproductive

You have a guy like Bowe who is clearly your most talented WR and the best long term option for your franchise, and you line him up with the 3rd string offense. He should have been joined at the hip with Cassel last year to build some type of chemistry.

That, and sitting DJ for a majority of last year seemed to hurt the team more than possible gain in motivation for the individuals.

by Clarry on Aug 12, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

but will it pay off this year?

Bowe is first on the depth chart, tearing up the camp. DJ is taking reps and hungry to start. I think last year was a reality check, not douchebaggery.

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, because the Chiefs will be represented at my house this Halloween by one!

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

yep, that's the big question

I think it’s clear they used last year as one big long “purge”

a year long preseason

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

overall

I feel much more happier this year than last, even though I can admit last year I was pretty damn excited, so yeah that tells you where I’m at now!!!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly

If you think about it, there was little to no pressure on the new regime to win. For starters, everyone knew they stunk. Then they knew they had to change the culture of the entire organization which is a terribly difficult thing to do. For the young guys with star potential like DJ and DBowe, they sacrificed the year to ensure they wake them up. They tinkered relentlessly with the lineups and the schemes. I’m of the opinion that they did all of it consciously and intentionally in spite of how frustrating it was for the fans. Now that the cultural overhaul is complete, I fully expect to see consistency and continuity this year. While they aren’t necessarily a complete team yet, they do have a solid foundation to build on and I think the motobag routine from last year should pay dividends this year.

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by Buck'O on Aug 12, 2010 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

And they really weren't in a huge hurry to make major changes in personnel (beyond the obvious).

They didn’t throw the new guy in until events FORCED them to. I mean, if LJ had kept his lip zipped, we’d never have known JC’s potential. I wanted JC (or just anybody quicker than LJ) to take over far sooner than Haley made the change.

I guess what I’m saying is that they’re actually more conservative in making changes than the overall fan impression. Didn’t Goff need to be injured, before they really started tinkering with RG?

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

by jrcnc: I don't think it was douchebaggery.

If you give a guy the job on the basis of past glory and upside potential, rather than day-to-day evals, you’re asking for trouble. Bowe SHOULD be able to EARN his starting spot, on the field, day in and day out, and it appears that he is.

Haley’s douchebaggery is more about turning a too-tolerant franchise around. And it appears that he did that. We’ll see if there’s a MAJOR turnaround in W-L, but I think what we’re seeing is a HC and organization that’s determined to make progress and minimize the chances of regressing. They may not make the playoffs as fast as we all want, but I think they’ll be tougher to beat in the playoffs than they’ve ever been since Joe Cool was the QB.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wasn't calling it douchebaggery

I was replying to another comment up above. I think you are right though that the only way we are going to see a change in the culture is to see a huge improvement in the W-L column!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 13, 2010 6:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

And he’s your best. He shows up at camp 30 lbs overweight—and he’s your best. He takes a banned substance and gets suspended for four games—and he’s your best. He tells made up stories about importing women, bringing nasty media focus to the Chiefs—and he’s your best. He says he was misquoted after saying he doesn’t remember making the comment—and he’s your best.

Do you think this is a frame of reference thing?

"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"

by Aiken_Drum on Aug 12, 2010 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

why do I get the feeling that the point of Aiken’s comment was missed?

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Aug 12, 2010 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

This would be true if he wasn't suspended 4 games for the diuretic.

Look, there’s gotta be a point when we stop making excuses for him. I’ve been rooting for him since we drafte him, but if he doesn’t put out this year or does something else that’s stupid off the field, I GIVE UP. LAST CHANCE DBOWE.

God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.

by EyePod on Aug 13, 2010 6:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

by Joel Thorman: I don't think it was mind games.

D-Bowe clearly the best talent, but coming in overweight and sluggish? Sure, it sends a message, but the purpose isn’t sending a message. It’s getting the best, most consistent available player on the field.

And if it WAS just playing mind games, it appears to be paying off a year later, with D-Bowe showing up in shape and focused. Last year at this time, Donald Washington wasn’t having much trouble sticking with Bowe… Now Bowe’s the clear #1 and Washington appears to be playing safety.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

i said yikes when i seen engrum

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Aug 12, 2010 3:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

night and day

it does look so much better this year!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, because the Chiefs will be represented at my house this Halloween by one!

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

i just hope our oline additions can

Step up big cuz right now they r killin our d with the drops and the 3 and outs

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Aug 12, 2010 3:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

I still firmly believe that Cassel is the reason for those drops, not the receivers.

The receivers had career lows for catch rates across the board.
Cassel put up under pressure in NE (sacked more times in 08 than in 09).

Cassel didn’t put out last year, and we need him to this year.

Damn you Brodie and your inability to stay healthy!

God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.

by EyePod on Aug 13, 2010 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Well, you can take that one step further beyond Cassel

And say it was the ineffective O-line that cause too much pressure on Cassel into making mistakes. You could then go and say it was poor coaching that caused the bad o-line. Simply put, the receivers get their fair share of the credit just like everyone else did.

by BrevardCntyChieffan on Aug 13, 2010 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Cassel

Missed the season opener w/ a knee injury . I think it affected the accuracy of his throws ; especially the 1st 5 games .IMHO ; Cassel with an injured knee is not 90% better than Brodie C. , for @ least a series or two.

by 65tosspowertrap on Aug 13, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

and remember, it is sugject to change at any moment ...

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by upamtn on Aug 12, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

lol...

I think we’re nearing the point of consistency… at least for the offensive depth chart. The defense on the other hand…

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

love it

Ironically, the only one of those you could argue is NOT an improvement, potentially, will change back by opening day…

DJ/DW

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

my favorite changes

Thomas Jones replacing 2.7

the Dex factor replacing Bobby friggin Engram

those 2 changes alone should account for 7-14 more points per game (only partially kidding there)

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Dex-Factor

I like!

Other Arenas wish they could be like Arrowhead Stadium and when rivals think they are going to be fine on an island of Flowers, they will get hit by what feels like a Carr. Ultimately, they will never be able to eat a Berry ever again.

by worc on Aug 12, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Believe that's a stag original

I’ve come to like it as well. My other one was Micro Machine. Apparently that didn’t catch on.

The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.

by ArrowSpread on Aug 12, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im tanked,

hence i have the cajones to call the moniker. and as soon as theres enough blood in my alcohol stream ill slip back into oblivion

by Egomaniac on Aug 13, 2010 3:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

To you goes the credit, then

Good stuff

The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.

by ArrowSpread on Aug 13, 2010 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

Urban over Engram too

I like what little I’ve seen of him, hopefully he can have a solid game tomorrow.

by bh13 on Aug 12, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

by stags: I'll believe in DMC when I see it on the field against real competition.

He never had to face an NFL-caliber jam at the line, and this might cause him problems. Another problem with diminutive scat backs/wrs is when they DO get behind the D, QBs can struggle to get them the ball where it needs to be. I think Dex will be better than Dante Hall was in this regard, but it’s still a “Show Me!” thing, and just ‘cause you’re open don’t mean the QB can find you.

Interesting to hear that Dex is getting some reps at HB. I really saw this as the most likely scenario on draft day, in spite of what everyone else was saying about the slot. And now that’s starting to come back to the fore, from what I seem to be gleaning from camp reports. My take was that Dex was pretty heady when it came to protections and way-above-average catching the screens, dump-offs and wheel routes out of the backfield.

So I respect what all are saying about him as a real upgrade as the slot man, but I think he might be more productive out of the backfield, if they can find enough snaps for him. Heck, he may even be better all-around than Charles, who was still learning pass protections last year.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmm...

I might take Pollard over McGraw. Otherwise agreed :)

by LTownChiefsFan on Aug 12, 2010 3:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm hoping when all is said and done

We’ll be happy to have Lewis over both of them.

by bh13 on Aug 12, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

by LtownChiefsFan: I'm more on Haley's side on this one.

The amount of plays made/missed is pretty much a wash, but I’ll take the physical shortcomings over the mental/attitudinal shortcomings any day.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yessir

Exactly this.

I don’t harbor any ill will toward Pollard. But the guy was a liability as often as he was an asset, due to bad angles taken, poor decisions and often times just being out of position.

Had some entertaining highlight reel hits, though. I’ll give him that.

Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.

by TRSChief on Aug 13, 2010 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'd agree with DJ/DW

But I think that despite the whole situation this offseason, Page is a better safety than McGraw no question.

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought about that one, too

I’m not impressed with McGraw on defense…

I’m hoping that becomes “Lewis (Page)” before the end of the year

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah me too

I am hoping sooner rather than later. No question Lewis is a more athletic player than McGraw, just a question of how smart he is on an NFL field. Time will tell

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGraw is a sure tackler

He made a ton of open field tackles last year. Other than that, he’s ordinary.

Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010

by ChiefsChance on Aug 12, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sadly

He was one of the few who could consistently make open field tackles last season.

Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.

by TRSChief on Aug 13, 2010 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

by stagdsp: I can see your point, and I, too, want to see better wheels at BOTH safety spots than last year.

Where McGraw can make a difference is in nickel and dime situations, where you want better-than-linebacker speed, and above-average-IQ and toughness in the extra DB. I noticed in one of the team-cam reports (I think it was woodman) that McGraw was blitzing off the left side. That’s where he can be a real asset.

That being said, a DB being slow DOES limit what you can do out of the pre-snap you’re showing. I think McGraw has enough versatility that you can leave SOME doubt in the offense, and with more speed and confidence around him, McGraw could be the glue that holds it all together in nickel-and-dime packages. And, as I’ve said before, I can see the Chiefs going BIG in the front 5, and running nickel (or dime) all day behind that, to maintain fairly high team speed, at the expense of one (or even two) ILBs.

I felt like McGraw knew what he SHOULD be doing, and it was just a matter of having enough speed to pull it off. With a smaller amount of territory to cover, maybe he’s the guy, at least for now. But if he is, it shows that the better athletes aren’t developing as they should, imo.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 12, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, because leading the team in tackles was such a downgrade.

So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.

by BigRedChief on Aug 12, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

You and I both know

That was a result of a poor d-line and not nearly as much his ability. Plus the guy is just not a playmaker… how many turnovers did he have last year? Less than DJ had in one game.

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually after looking it up

Demorrio generated 0 turnovers last year. Nada.

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Problem is...

How many of us felt positive about that chart this time last year? Looking at it now…of course we know it sucked. But back then, most of us felt good about it. That’s what’s scary.

10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.

by Scott B. on Aug 12, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

not sure...

I am always the optimist (I know, that’s a surprise to most of you)

but, I had some doubts about at least half of those….

I was (last year) hoping for ZT and Toomer to be factors… so, yeah, I was a bit misguided

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'd be a liar if I didn't say the ZT signing was something I agreed with...

Unfortunately in TC it started to become apparent he wasn’t going to do much for us.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

I was somewhat excited to have such an established guy like Thomas around to help teach the guys like DJ and possibly get at least a decent year out of him. Then camp hit and he did nothing at all.

by bh13 on Aug 12, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

ZT served his purpose in OTAs, when Haley was most in need of veterans who know how to train and prepare in the offseason.

I kept holding out hope that ZT would get some playing-time, though. That WAS a disappointment, but just showing the young’unz that Haley doesn’t bitch at EVERYbody all the time was probably necessary. And there weren’t (m)any players who brought that in spring ’09.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 13, 2010 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure I didn't have a lot of high hopes for

Sackintosh
Engram
Copper
Darling

And quite frankly I was taking a wait and see attitude towards LJ. He was saying all the right things, but I was taking a wait and see what he looks like on the field approach.

I was not nearly as comfortable with the Chiefs last year as I am this year.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had hope for Toomer

I really thought that he could produce for us, as well as Lelie

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, because the Chiefs will be represented at my house this Halloween by one!

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, yeah I forgot about those cast offs.

How rude of me.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha its sad honestly looking back and thinking about it

way to ruin my fine preseason Chiefsmas eve Joel…..

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, because the Chiefs will be represented at my house this Halloween by one!

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

This Preseason Chiefsmas is much better though.

Eric Berry… The Dexter… what appears to be a new and improved Bowe… two starting RBs….

This is like finding a bad ass bike under your tree. Last year was like a package of under wear.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

who posted the Christmas message to Clark last year?

that is classic!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Texas Chief? Maybe...

Check The_Truths “newb” post… someone brought it up in the comments.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

well the preseason is sort of an early Chanukah for me

and the regular season I equate to Christmas! It really pays off to celebrate both, and damn it Clark I want good gifts this year!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Best show on television

Now that the Wire is no more.

The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.

by ArrowSpread on Aug 12, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's also the Solstice, which is the reason XMas falls so close to Hannukah.

"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"

by hmills110 on Aug 13, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

i dont think any of us believed those guys

Would be great we just love the chiefs even if clark w griswald was our nose tackle we would support hahahah

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Aug 12, 2010 3:47 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Is he available?

10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.

by Scott B. on Aug 12, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

hes on

Vacation

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Aug 12, 2010 3:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Sh*tter's full!

“Honey, have you checked our sh*tter?” Oh wait, the WRs are using it.

by MissionJayhawk on Aug 12, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great report

It clearly shows upgrades in our roster. Our weakest positions on offense (RG, RT, and WR) have been addressed (although the jury is still out on O’Cal) and several other places (like RB) have been upgraded as well.

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Aug 12, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully between O’Callaghan, Brown and Richardson we can get the RT spot taken care of. If not, there’s bound to be some tackles dropped by stacked teams that might be an upgrade.

by bh13 on Aug 12, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im fine rolling into the season with O'Callaghan

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Playmakers

that’s the biggest takeaway for me.

Last year… who was a serious threat to score a TD or make a big play??? Engram? Bobby Wade?

I like seeing Chambers, Dex, Arenas, Berry, Bowe, Charles, TJ on the charts, along with DJ and Hali… that’s a lot of guys that can score and/or force turnovers

this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?

by stagdsp on Aug 12, 2010 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

That and youth

Replace guys like McIntosh, Thomas, Boone, and Goff with O’Cal, Mays, Jackson and Lilja.

"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry

by Ben Martin on Aug 12, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

It's worth noting that rosters with this much change on them

rarely produce immediately, even if every change is an upgrade.

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by Justin Bopp on Aug 12, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

only because

Dayton Moore is not the General Manager of the Chiefs, what the hell does Pioli know about “The Process”

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, because the Chiefs will be represented at my house this Halloween by one!

by jrcnc on Aug 12, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's really not that rare for teams to make sudden turn around though:

The 2001 Pats, the 2004/2008 Falcons, the 2008 Dolphins, and 2006 Saints all made big jumps from 5 or less wins to double digit wins. It’s worth noting that 3 of those 4 teams were based off some form of Parcell’s influence.

And those were just teams from last decade. It’s not as uncommon for teams to do a 180 when the proper talent and coaches are brought together.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

can anyone say

22 guys off the street?

Charlie Weis' Leg

by kabrink on Aug 12, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Not anymore.

"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"

by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 12, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hate to beat the dead horse

but I still don’t understand releasing Pollard and Boone. I couldn’t have cared less whether they started or were depth, but they were both clearly better than some of the guys we kept around last season…plus they were inexpensive, Boone played on the kick return wedge and Pollard was a stud punt blocker and punt team gunner.

But I must say that this year’s depth chart looks 100x more promising than last year’s did. Not just the starters…the entire depth chart.

by kc_radrh8r on Aug 12, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I agree about Pollard.

But with all the good moves they’ve made Ill have to assume something was going on that we dont know about. Like Pollard running his mouth in a negative way about the Coaches.

by Eric's berries on Aug 12, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

We have a O C this year

We wont have Haley letting the O C go right before the season starts .

CHIEFS fan 4 life

by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Aug 12, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Good point.

We should add DC and OC to this list.

by MissionJayhawk on Aug 12, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Sackintosh not being on the chart

is what im the most thankful for. That guy was terrible!

by Eric's berries on Aug 12, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Your right that his play was less than spectacular, but you've got to start somewhere

Hopefully he’ll be better this year…. I’d give him another chance unless he really stinks it up this year.

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Aug 13, 2010 6:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

WHAT?!?!?

[MIKE COX ISN"T NUMBER ONE?!?!]

by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Aug 12, 2010 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Depth Chart Is Nothing Like 2009

THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Aug 13, 2010 6:02 AM CDT reply actions  

I like Castille over Cox

Better receiver, better runner, better athlete. and as far as I saw there wasn’t a huge dropoff in blocking from him.

I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.

by MNchiefsfan on Aug 13, 2010 7:36 AM CDT reply actions  

just as long as he doesn't try to throw the ball again!

The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.

by jrcnc on Aug 13, 2010 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

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