Chiefs Boy it really feels like they're gearing up for a SB run this year. - Page 6

Direckshun · 09-01-2017, 11:17 AM

I know, technically they're doing it every year. But this year really seems different.

They've got Mahomes on the horizon. They've got cuts in a year in which Alex Smith, Tamba Hali, and Derrick Johnson probably won't be on this team. They know they're on the verge of a mini-rebuild around Mahomes.

As a result, they've padded the back end of the roster with some trades, and it really does seem the team is going all in on 2017 as Alex Smith's final push for a SB berth. It seems like they're all in for 2017.

If it doesn't work out, which with Brady in the AFC, it probably won't, they'll retool, sell some used parts, and start to build around Mahomes.

CoMoChief · 09-01-2017, 04:34 PM

I think Mahomes has the chance to be really good. But he needs to be groomed a little.

If he can sponge up Reid/Nagy tutelage and pointers from AS, once he gets all the reps at OTA's and camp next year he's going to be just fine.

This is the first time the Chiefs have been in this position...probably ever. A playoff ready team that's gonna be led by a gunslingin playmaking QB with tons of upside. Now that's REALLY exciting, gives us all here at CP massive Chiefs kingdom boners, But no need to blow our load early. Mahomes wouldn't guide this team to a SB this year even if he had all of the reps at camp and was named starter back in July.

Mahomes starts only if AS gets injured, or if the Chiefs are out of playoff contention...(or if AS is really stinking up the joint, at which point the Chiefs are probably not in the playoff picture anyway).

Patience young (and old) CP'ers.......paaaaaaaaaatience.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-01-2017, 04:48 PM

IF the defense plays like the 85 Bears or 2000 Ravens...

AND Alex Smith puts up a 4000/25/10 season (lol)...

AND those performances continue in January...

Then they have a chance.

Which means they don't. Calling another 1-and-done in January.

O.city · 09-01-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

IF the defense plays like the 85 Bears or 2000 Ravens...

AND Alex Smith puts up a 4000/25/10 season (lol)...

AND those performances continue in January...

Then they have a chance.

Which means they don't. Calling another 1-and-done in January.

They don't need THAT level of defense but the defense needs to play well and Alex needs to have that kind of year.

I think they both can do that, will they is different.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-01-2017, 04:59 PM

They lost 4 of their 5 games last year with the defense giving up 19 or less.

I'm gonna say they need a ridiculously elite defense to truly compete for a SB.

O.city · 09-01-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

They lost 4 of their 5 games last year with the defense giving up 19 or less.

I'm gonna say they need a ridiculously elite defense to truly compete for a SB.

Thats what I mean, I think the defense as a whole was good enough last year. If you have a healthy Houston and the run d improves , the defense is plenty sturdy.

It's all gonna come down to offensive improvement. Basically, Alex has to put up his best year as a pro

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-01-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Thats what I mean, I think the defense as a whole was good enough last year. If you have a healthy Houston and the run d improves , the defense is plenty sturdy.

It's all gonna come down to offensive improvement. Basically, Alex has to put up his best year as a pro

Like I said, 85 Bears.

BroncoDork · 09-01-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Oh yeah. They're really going all out with Kelce and Hill as the only two credible receiving threats.

Surprised me KC didn't upgrade the WR corps. I do wish Denver had Kelce on the roster.

Best22 · 09-01-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

IF the defense plays like the 85 Bears or 2000 Ravens...

AND Alex Smith puts up a 4000/25/10 season (lol)...

AND those performances continue in January...

Then they have a chance.

Which means they don't. Calling another 1-and-done in January.

WHat? If we had an elite defense and offense we'd more resemble the 1996 Packers than 2007 Giants. A lot more than a "chance"

**Bob Dole** · 09-01-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Play Alex the first 10 games, until November 26th vs the Bills.

Start Mahomes from there so he's prepared for the playoffs.

The Bills & Jets would be fantastic warmups for him.

PROFIT!!

Since you sound like an underpants gnome.

09-01-2017, 11:17 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4093447	Boy it really feels like they're gearing up for a SB run this year. I know, technically they're doing it every year. But this year really seems different. They've got Mahomes on the horizon. They've got cuts in a year in which Alex Smith, Tamba Hali, and Derrick Johnson probably won't be on this team. They know they're on the verge of a mini-rebuild around Mahomes. As a result, they've padded the back end of the roster with some trades, and it really does seem the team is going all in on 2017 as Alex Smith's final push for a SB berth. It seems like they're all in for 2017. If it doesn't work out, which with Brady in the AFC, it probably won't, they'll retool, sell some used parts, and start to build around Mahomes.
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09-01-2017, 04:34 PM	#76
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7972254	I think Mahomes has the chance to be really good. But he needs to be groomed a little. If he can sponge up Reid/Nagy tutelage and pointers from AS, once he gets all the reps at OTA's and camp next year he's going to be just fine. This is the first time the Chiefs have been in this position...probably ever. A playoff ready team that's gonna be led by a gunslingin playmaking QB with tons of upside. Now that's REALLY exciting, gives us all here at CP massive Chiefs kingdom boners, But no need to blow our load early. Mahomes wouldn't guide this team to a SB this year even if he had all of the reps at camp and was named starter back in July. Mahomes starts only if AS gets injured, or if the Chiefs are out of playoff contention...(or if AS is really stinking up the joint, at which point the Chiefs are probably not in the playoff picture anyway). Patience young (and old) CP'ers.......paaaaaaaaaatience. __________________
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09-01-2017, 04:48 PM	#77
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4651115	IF the defense plays like the 85 Bears or 2000 Ravens... AND Alex Smith puts up a 4000/25/10 season (lol)... AND those performances continue in January... Then they have a chance. Which means they don't. Calling another 1-and-done in January.
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09-01-2017, 04:59 PM	#79
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4651115	They lost 4 of their 5 games last year with the defense giving up 19 or less. I'm gonna say they need a ridiculously elite defense to truly compete for a SB.
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