Chiefs Post-Draft Record Prediction - Page 2

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 01:23 PM

I know, I know. This is pretty irrelevant to what really matters for this season. However, it's fun to see where other fans opinions vary at this point in the year. Not to mention, many people including myself had us at 10-6 last year at this time, very close to reality. So here goes:

Week 1 - @ Houston - I just don't buy into the Texans' QB situation, certainly not in the first game. Plus, Maclin absolutely destroyed their defense last year to a severe degree. Chiefs Win, 27-16.

Week 2 - vs. Denver (TNF) - Finally the Chiefs do it. With prime time in Arrowhead and little film for Manning to work with heading into the short week, the Chiefs defeat the forehead for the first time since joining Denver. Chiefs win, 23-20.

Week 3 - @ Green Bay (MNF) - I wouldn't bet on anyone winning at Lambeau, especially on MNF where Aaron Rodgers shines brightest. The Chiefs to however present the type of playing style that beats a team like the Packers. It's not enough. Packers win, 27-21.

Week 4 - @ Cincinatti - I think this game comes down to which QB steps up and makes the big throw(s). Great defenses, great running games... But in this particular case, I go with the home team. Cinci wins, 19-17.

Week 5 - vs. Chicago - The Bears aren't completely talent deprived, but it feels like a really bad matchup for them. Not enough defense to support their offense against one of the NFL's top defenses on the road. Chiefs win, 34-14.

Week 6 - @ Minnesota - The Vikings are an underrated squad. However, this will be a battle of coaching, and one that the Chiefs should win. Maclin has a big day along with Charles. Chiefs win, 30-17.

Week 7 - vs. Pittsburgh - REVENGE GAME! Last year, the Steelers basically ended the Chiefs playoff hopes at Heinz Field. This year, with a Steelers team that hasn't added a whole lot to their roster and coming into Arrowhead, the Chiefs get payback. Chiefs win, 20-17.

Week 8 - vs. Detroit (at London) - This is gonna be weird. I have the Chiefs at 5-2 heading into this one, and while I don't think Detroit is the better team, they do have experience playing in London from last year. If Calvin and Tate are both playing, it could be tough. Lions win, 21-20.

Week 9 - BYE

Week 10 - @ Denver - We all know how good Andy Reid is after the bye week, and how good the Chiefs have been coming off of tough losses in the last two years... which is why I do indeed have the Chiefs SWEEPING the Denver Broncos. Until proven otherwise, I'm not sold that Manning is the same elite guy he was just two seasons ago. A huge win here. Chiefs win, 28-20.

Week 11 - @ San Diego (SNF) - A big letdown here after a huge win in Denver. On Sunday night, Rivers squeaks by and beats the Chiefs after being swept in 2014. Chargers win, 17-14.

Week 12 - vs. Buffalo - After years of getting pounded by the Bills, it would appear KC has gotten things under control. This time, in front of the Arrowhead crowd, the Chiefs win a defensive battle. Chiefs win, 20-12.

Week 13 - @ Oakland - The Raiders are on the rise, but still not quite ready to take the throne. They're competitive, but still not quite a true contender. Chiefs win, 28-16.

Week 14 - vs. San Diego - Justin Houston has another big December day in Arrowhead against Rivers, avenging the lost three weeks before. Chiefs win, 27-13.

Week 15 - @ Baltimore - This feels like it'll be a heartbreaker. Two very competitive teams, and it should go down to the end. Ravens win, 20-19.

Week 16 - vs. Cleveland - D-Bowe returns!!!!..... and gets shut down. Maybe 40 yards? Who cares, cause the Chiefs will win this one and I don't think it will be too close. Chiefs win, 33-7.

Week 17 - vs. Oakland - With KC, Denver, and SD all battling for the division, this could be for it all.... and the Chiefs can't let the opportunity slide. For the third straight year, Oakland falls on the road in front of a wild roaring crowd. Big day for Kelce and J-Mac. Chiefs win, 31-17.

Final prediction: 11-5, AFC West Champions and a #3 seed in the playoffs.

So now.... what do the rest of you foresee??

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

some of these predictions crack me up

we went 11-5 and 9-7 (including beating the two Super Bowl participants) and have the best roster we've had all 3 years this year ...

and we're going to regress to 6 wins somehow

!

This.

We weren't too fortunate in terms of health last year either and still managed 9 wins. The schedule was not any easier than this year.

milkman · 05-09-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

some of these predictions crack me up

we went 11-5 and 9-7 (including beating the two Super Bowl participants) and have the best roster we've had all 3 years this year ...

and we're going to regress to 6 wins somehow

!

I am on record that Maclin is the perfect match at receiver for Smith, and if the other things I talked about in my earlier post can come together, I think this can be a 12 win team, not including any playoff games.

RunKC · 05-09-2015, 02:18 PM

10-6 at the moment.

If Fisher, Alex and Ford have good seasons I think 12 isn't out of the question. But that's a big if

**lewdog** · 05-09-2015, 02:25 PM

Wait, you say we don't lose a game by more than 6 points?

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 02:25 PM

What you have to look at is this.

The roster is improved along offensive line, WR corp, DL (DeVito), LB (DJ), and secondary. All groups have been improved pretty greatly it would appear.

And in the rest of the spots (QB, HB, STs) we have not lost anyone, therefore the team is not any worse. Same coaching staff and system as well.

It all adds up to a better football team than the one that was 9-7 a year ago without two of their top run defenders. Improvement should be expected in the W-L column.

Discuss Thrower · 05-09-2015, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

some of these predictions crack me up

we went 11-5 and 9-7 (including beating the two Super Bowl participants) and have the best roster we've had all 3 years this year ...

and we're going to regress to 6 wins somehow

!

Too tough of an early schedule with an underperforming coach and QB combo on a team with its best offensive player nearing a production cliff and its best defensive player holding out for more money and will likely miss all preseason activities which typically winds up with said player being "rusty" to start the year.

Also the second best defensive player in Sean Smith might be out for two games to start the year as well.. meaning it'll be up to Marcus Peters and Phillip Gaines to stop Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in week 2.

3-5 at best by the bye and 5-3 to finish out... And that's assuming Andy Reid coaches above the sub-.500 track record he's established over the last six seasons.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Wait, you say we don't lose a game by more than 6 points?

It turned out that way. If any team can do that (and no one probably can) I'd say the team who hasn't gave up 30 or more points all of last year and has an improved offense would have the best shot, though.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Too tough of an early schedule with an underperforming coach and QB combo on a team with its best offensive player nearing a production cliff and its best defensive player holding out for more money and will likely miss all preseason activities which typically winds up with said player being "rusty" to start the year.

Also the second best defensive player in Sean Smith might be out for two games to start the year as well.. meaning it'll be up to Marcus Peters and Phillip Gaines to stop Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in week 2.

3-5 at best by the bye and 5-3 to finish out... And that's assuming Andy Reid coaches above the sub-.500 track record he's established over the last six seasons.

Houston did the same thing last year. You know, before the 22 sacks.

MMXcalibur · 05-09-2015, 02:29 PM

10-6 and then we continue to ****ing hate the goddamn Indianapolis Colts come playoff time.

Chiefshrink · 05-09-2015, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Too tough of an early schedule with an underperforming coach and QB combo on a team with its best offensive player nearing a production cliff and its best defensive player holding out for more money and will likely miss all preseason activities which typically winds up with said player being "rusty" to start the year.

Also the second best defensive player in Sean Smith might be out for two games to start the year as well.. meaning it'll be up to Marcus Peters and Phillip Gaines to stop Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in week 2.

3-5 at best by the bye and 5-3 to finish out... And that's assuming Andy Reid coaches above the sub-.500 track record he's established over the last six seasons.

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-09-2015, 02:32 PM

Barring catastrophic injuries, 10-6 floor with a 14-2 ceiling.

At least one playoff win.

royalschiefs · 05-09-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

10-6 or 11-5

+1

milkman · 05-09-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

What you have to look at is this.

The roster is improved along offensive line, WR corp, DL (DeVito), LB (DJ), and secondary. All groups have been improved pretty greatly it would appear.

You can hope that the OL is improved, but the fact is, they lost the best player on that line from a year ago, while adding an upgrade at the worst position.

The rest are a bunch of question marks and hope.
You simply can not make that claim.

Maclin is an upgrade over Bowe, but the rest. like the OL, are still question marks and hope.
So you might be able to make that claim, but until proven otherwise, it's only marginal, at best.

DeVito almost assuredly helps the run defense, but unrtil we see How DJ has recovered and performs, that is still just hope.

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And in the rest of the spots (QB, HB, STs) we have not lost anyone, therefore the team is not any worse. Same coaching staff and system as well.

It all adds up to a better football team than the one that was 9-7 a year ago without two of their top run defenders. Improvement should be expected in the W-L column.

It all adds up to hope.
But that's all it is at this point.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-09-2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

It all adds up to hope.
But that's all it is at this point.

Absolutely. Something that every team (except Jacksonville) has a little bit of right now.

**Bugeater** · 05-09-2015, 02:38 PM

I predict that the same 5 teams that have dominated the AFC for the past 20 years will continue to do so.

05-09-2015, 01:23 PM
pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $9089447	Post-Draft Record Prediction I know, I know. This is pretty irrelevant to what really matters for this season. However, it's fun to see where other fans opinions vary at this point in the year. Not to mention, many people including myself had us at 10-6 last year at this time, very close to reality. So here goes: Week 1 - @ Houston - I just don't buy into the Texans' QB situation, certainly not in the first game. Plus, Maclin absolutely destroyed their defense last year to a severe degree. Chiefs Win, 27-16. Week 2 - vs. Denver (TNF) - Finally the Chiefs do it. With prime time in Arrowhead and little film for Manning to work with heading into the short week, the Chiefs defeat the forehead for the first time since joining Denver. Chiefs win, 23-20. Week 3 - @ Green Bay (MNF) - I wouldn't bet on anyone winning at Lambeau, especially on MNF where Aaron Rodgers shines brightest. The Chiefs to however present the type of playing style that beats a team like the Packers. It's not enough. Packers win, 27-21. Week 4 - @ Cincinatti - I think this game comes down to which QB steps up and makes the big throw(s). Great defenses, great running games... But in this particular case, I go with the home team. Cinci wins, 19-17. Week 5 - vs. Chicago - The Bears aren't completely talent deprived, but it feels like a really bad matchup for them. Not enough defense to support their offense against one of the NFL's top defenses on the road. Chiefs win, 34-14. Week 6 - @ Minnesota - The Vikings are an underrated squad. However, this will be a battle of coaching, and one that the Chiefs should win. Maclin has a big day along with Charles. Chiefs win, 30-17. Week 7 - vs. Pittsburgh - REVENGE GAME! Last year, the Steelers basically ended the Chiefs playoff hopes at Heinz Field. This year, with a Steelers team that hasn't added a whole lot to their roster and coming into Arrowhead, the Chiefs get payback. Chiefs win, 20-17. Week 8 - vs. Detroit (at London) - This is gonna be weird. I have the Chiefs at 5-2 heading into this one, and while I don't think Detroit is the better team, they do have experience playing in London from last year. If Calvin and Tate are both playing, it could be tough. Lions win, 21-20. Week 9 - BYE Week 10 - @ Denver - We all know how good Andy Reid is after the bye week, and how good the Chiefs have been coming off of tough losses in the last two years... which is why I do indeed have the Chiefs SWEEPING the Denver Broncos. Until proven otherwise, I'm not sold that Manning is the same elite guy he was just two seasons ago. A huge win here. Chiefs win, 28-20. Week 11 - @ San Diego (SNF) - A big letdown here after a huge win in Denver. On Sunday night, Rivers squeaks by and beats the Chiefs after being swept in 2014. Chargers win, 17-14. Week 12 - vs. Buffalo - After years of getting pounded by the Bills, it would appear KC has gotten things under control. This time, in front of the Arrowhead crowd, the Chiefs win a defensive battle. Chiefs win, 20-12. Week 13 - @ Oakland - The Raiders are on the rise, but still not quite ready to take the throne. They're competitive, but still not quite a true contender. Chiefs win, 28-16. Week 14 - vs. San Diego - Justin Houston has another big December day in Arrowhead against Rivers, avenging the lost three weeks before. Chiefs win, 27-13. Week 15 - @ Baltimore - This feels like it'll be a heartbreaker. Two very competitive teams, and it should go down to the end. Ravens win, 20-19. Week 16 - vs. Cleveland - D-Bowe returns!!!!..... and gets shut down. Maybe 40 yards? Who cares, cause the Chiefs will win this one and I don't think it will be too close. Chiefs win, 33-7. Week 17 - vs. Oakland - With KC, Denver, and SD all battling for the division, this could be for it all.... and the Chiefs can't let the opportunity slide. For the third straight year, Oakland falls on the road in front of a wild roaring crowd. Big day for Kelce and J-Mac. Chiefs win, 31-17. Final prediction: 11-5, AFC West Champions and a #3 seed in the playoffs. So now.... what do the rest of you foresee??
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pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $9089447	What you have to look at is this. The roster is improved along offensive line, WR corp, DL (DeVito), LB (DJ), and secondary. All groups have been improved pretty greatly it would appear. And in the rest of the spots (QB, HB, STs) we have not lost anyone, therefore the team is not any worse. Same coaching staff and system as well. It all adds up to a better football team than the one that was 9-7 a year ago without two of their top run defenders. Improvement should be expected in the W-L column.
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