Arrowhead Wins! Flawless Victory

That 2003 def roster sucked! O-line was insane! Interesting to see that 8 yrs later still have the same dominate afc teams (ne, pitts, ne) in our way towards an afc title. Great franchises. Boy, did I love how smooth Priest made things look as he ran sweeps with that 0-line.

And the things that jump out to me are how stacked our offense was back then compared to our defense, especially the line. Stills was a beast on ST and we never really fully recovered on our coverage teams after he left. But its nice to see some balance with this years squad. I think Pioli is setting us up for a nice run here in the coming years. It was exciting to see our incredible run happen in 03’ but such a letdown those final 6-8 weeks. I think if we see a similar run we wont see a similar letdown considering the balance this years team has compared to 03’s…

Moving forward, I would choose the 2011 team to build on rather than the 2003 team. The 2003 team had a superb offense, but couldn’t keep anybody out of the end zone. Way too much scoring by other teams despite the 13-3 record. If the defense had been adequate, that could have been a Super Bowl team. Now, if the lockout doesn’t screw things up this year, this team is going to be much improved on offense. The weapons (personnel) are there, they just have to be utilized. This year could be our year if the lockout doesn’t keep up from doing it.

another point to make: while that 2003 team was horrible on defense (oh yeah they were) the points allowed in 2003 was about the same as points allowed in 2010 … go figure

so while stats might be radically different in many defensive areas (better in 2010 one would think) that points allowed, which is THE most important stat (aside from W’s and L’s) isn’t much different from one to the other … yet, that 2003 team could outscore anyone on any day … the same can’t be said for the 2010 model, and I doubt for the 2011 model, either

more balanced? 2011 w/o question … better? remains to be seen … but I’d take my chances with that high octane 2003 scoring machine just about anytime

I didn’t think anything could give me heart palpations like that game at GB when Lambu field reached out to tackle dante. Then KC came from behind to beat the sexter wearing number 4. And forget the damn puntless playoff game.

But along comes Haley, and now I have to keep the damn electric paddles nearby everytime there’s a fourth down.

I flippin love it. CHIEFS!!!!!!!

The 2003 team starters under 30 years of age

Offense

Tony Gonzalez 27
Brian Waters 26
John Tait 28

Defense

Eric Hicks 27
Ryan Sims 23
Vonnie Holliday 28
Scott Fujita 24
Mike Maslowski 29
Kawika Mitchell 24
Shawn Barber 28
Eric Warfield 27
Greg Wesley 25

ST’s

Jason Baker 25
Dante Hall 25

The 2010 team starters over 30 years of age

Offense

Thomas Jones 32
Chris Chambers 32
Brian Waters 33

Defense

Ron Edwards 31
Mike Vrabel 35
Jon McGraw 31

ST’s

nada

and some of those designated over 30 year old starters are disputable as starters

awesome link

I always enjoy the compare/contrast stories on AP. I was actually going over the studs we have on offense and on defense last night. I was getting giddy and having what I call a “Chiefsgasm”. I promise to not make any messes.
Anyway, I’d like to see SOS compared to what the ‘03 team faced and what the ’11 team will face. I think we’re all pretty convinced we have some talent on this team, but we also look at that mountain of a schedule and think, “oh brother!”
To reiterate what everyone else said, the OL for the ‘03 team was incredible and in my eyes is the only short coming of our current team. However, Asamoah and Hudson could come up big and we don’t even know it yet. It could prove to be a very exciting season, but if anything, it’ll be a measuring stick and a great year for growth and experience if we don’t show as well as we did in ’10.

I think the 2011 team has more potential than the 2003 team, and IMO has more talent over all. Now with that being said I don’t think our o-line compares to the o-line of 2003, nor do i think this offense will be as productive. One reason is the younger players on the o-line such as J.Asamoah and R.Hudson need time to reach their full potential, and the other reason is the play calling even if Haley says will see a new type of offense.

The main difference to me is on the defensive side of the ball, and the full potential of our young players. This defense gets me excited more than any thing else, and with the players we added through the draft I believe the Chiefs will have one of the top defensive units for years to come. Over all i believe the Chiefs will make a S.B push in 2012, but can be serious contenders this year. Everything depends on our young players now, and this lockout is hurting this young teams chances the longer it drags out:(

I would take this team over the 2003 team any day because of the talent on both sides of the ball. Yeah it’s fun watching us win games 54-45, but painful to watch our defense give up so much at the same time. This team will be exciting to watch on both sides of the ball.

As others have said, the 2011 team is MUCH more “built for the future”. That 2003 team was amazing, but there were old guys everywhere with no one behind them to replace them.

We’re much more set up for a while than we were then, and in my opinion are superior at every position but O-line and QB (granted, those are two pretty important positions).