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Chief Roundup · 07-19-2016, 01:59 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-...-three-seasons

In their three seasons under coach Andy Reid, the Kansas City Chiefs haven’t won a division title, but they’ve been an annual playoff contender, reaching the postseason twice as a wild-card entrant. They haven’t been able to advance in the postseason beyond the divisional round.

This interesting post suggests that for the foreseeable future, the next three seasons, the Chiefs are headed for more of the same.

ESPN ranked the prospects for each of the NFL’s 32 teams over the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons based on several factors, including the quality of the overall roster, quarterback, coaching, the draft, and the front office. The Chiefs are a respectable 11th, their strength according to this ranking being Reid’s coaching ability.

Eleventh doesn’t sound bad, but it doesn’t represent an improvement over what the Chiefs have been over the past three seasons. In the future rankings, the Chiefs are second in the AFC West behind the No. 9 Denver Broncos and sixth overall in the AFC.

That should sound familiar. The Chiefs have finished second to the Broncos in their division in each of Reid’s three seasons. They’ve been the fifth seed in the playoffs in each of their two postseason appearances.

Those Chiefs fans with long memories may not think of this pattern as being stuck in a rut. The Chiefs, after all, won no more than four games in four of the six seasons previous to Reid’s arrival, so these are prosperous times for Kansas City’s NFL team, relatively speaking.

Ultimately, though, they haven’t been fulfilling. And if the Chiefs follow up in the next three seasons with more of the same, even the most patient of their fans might come to think Kansas City was definitely stuck in a rut with Andy Reid as the head coach.

Discuss Thrower · 07-19-2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

You can't predict one year, much less three.

You sure?

Spoiler!

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Just to give mine, I expect that in 2013 Alex will play 14-15 games, complete around 64% of his passes for a bit over 3,000 yards, throw maybe 17-18 TDs against 9-10 INTs. I expect that we'll start the year trying to be pass-happy with Alex and it won't work (hence the 9-10 picks). I expect a trajectory much like when we "discovered" Priest Holmes in 2001 and began to run the offense through him as the season progressed (although I do think Trent Green was a better QB than Alex will be). Things will settle down and I expect that Jamaal Charles will have a career best in total yardage, and the Chiefs will be top 10 in rushing, while bottom 10 in passing. I expect Dwayne Bowe to be underutilized, with most of the focus on short passing to backs and slot receivers, although he'll still manage his requisite 800-1000 yards despite that. I think Donnie Avery may have a second consecutive career year, again pushing 800 yards. I expect that we'll all see Reid try to incorporate McCluster into the offense, and it still won't work. End result is 7-8 wins, with a lot of losses under 7 points (the defense is going to be pretty good), so close but not quite there for a wild card. I expect Alex Smith to get his extension after this season (if he doesn't get it before that).

Then in 2014 I expect Alex Smith to have what will be, for him, a career year. 65% passing for 3500 yards, 20 TD, 6 INT. Jamaal Charles (or a backup, he may be run into the ground by season's end) will post another career year. The passing offense's rank will rise into middle-of-the-league, while the rushing offense will remain top-5. The defense will be a bit better, giving us some victories in close games we lost in 2013. The team will win 9-10 games and make the playoffs, where they'll lose a low scoring wild card game to a team they should beat (or may have beaten during the season).

'15-'17 will be more of the same, falling somewhere between 7-9 and 11-5 every year, 3000-3500 yards annually for Alex, probably not much more than 20 TDs in any season. We'll be back to full martyball, basically, with everything centering around defense and running game, although that's obviously counter to Andy Reid's career trends. I think it's possible we win a playoff game or two. I don't think we'll be a super bowl contender, although there have been fluky wins by teams in the past, so anything's possible.

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-19-2016, 11:42 PM

What's the consensus on CP in regards to this season's expectations? AFC West champs? Deep playoff run? Let down year?

ThaVirus · 07-19-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

What's the consensus on CP in regards to this season's expectations? AFC West champs? Deep playoff run? Let down year?

Deep playoff run or bust with this roster.

So we'll probably go 7-9 ��

Discuss Thrower · 07-19-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

What's the consensus on CP in regards to this season's expectations? AFC West champs? Deep playoff run? Let down year?

There is no consensus. About half of the posters think this team is the greatest since 1969 and the others know not to disagree because they'll be flamed at best or banned at worst.

BlackOp · 07-20-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

What's the consensus on CP in regards to this season's expectations? AFC West champs? Deep playoff run? Let down year?

They were the highest scoring AFC road team....that is an important stat. They will make the play-offs.

Injuries/schedule will dictate everything....with every team. It's luck and officiating...profit plays a big, big part in this...unfortunately.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 07-20-2016, 01:24 AM

With this schedule I think it's a good opportunity we start the season a little short handed so that our inexperienced crew get in the mix. Come November, I expect us to be going full speed.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 07-20-2016, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Deep playoff run or bust with this roster.

So we'll probably go 7-9 ��

Only if Alex gets hurt do I see this happening. But even then I would say bray or murray could take us to 8 wins with how much talent at RB we have

**Rausch** · 07-20-2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

With this schedule I think it's a good opportunity we start the season a little short handed so that our inexperienced crew get in the mix. Come November, I expect us to be going full speed.

Houston won't be on the field for a good while. We have some solid 2nd year players (last year was our best draft IMHO) that should contribute heavily.

WR, CB, a healthy Morse, and if even ONE of our rookies is able to contribute this year we're a step ahead.

O line got a huge upgrade at RT and our overall health can't be worse.

Our skill positions are good enough. Our QB is good enough. Our defense should still be top 5 (top 10 at worst.)

We just need to stay healthy...

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-20-2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

You sure?

Predicting a team to finish between 7-9 and 11-5 is suuuuure going out on a ledge

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-20-2016, 03:50 AM

Uh uh da

will finish between 8 and 12 wins this year. Can u get a vegas bet on dat???

**Rausch** · 07-20-2016, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Uh uh da

will finish between 8 and 12 wins this year. Can u get a vegas bet on dat???

Yes, you can...

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-20-2016, 09:48 AM

If the team stays relatively healthy, 14-2.

If they lose key players to injury, 10-6.

tx4chiefs · 07-20-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

IMO we should win the division this year and win at least another playoff game, maybe even two.

I sure hope so.

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-20-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If the team stays relatively healthy, 14-2.

If they lose key players to injury, 10-6.

14-2 would be crazy lol.

I know it's not best to look at the schedule because that never goes according to planned. Injuries, some teams surprise, some fall on their face. But if you do just look at the schedule, wow, 14-2 isn't really crazy to think about if we stay healthy.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-20-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If the team stays relatively healthy, 14-2.

If they lose key players to injury, 10-6.

This got me thinking...

Vegas has the line for KC wins around 8.5-9.

I'd love to see data regarding how close Vegas predictions pre-season are to the actual result.

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