So, how does everyone feel about the Reid era so far?

[chiefzilla1501]

So far...

• Reid hired an outstanding offensive coaching staff that is QB focused
• Reid hired a D-coordinator that was a surprise choice, but at least it's not on the tree and is a progressive defense. This is a pure "wait and see"
• To that point, he has done a terrific job of shedding the ***** and Carl Peterson "we only hire and sign people from the tree mentality." First time in umpteen years
• He upgraded the QB, though not crazy about the selection. We still have yet to see what his actual long-term plan is. This is another "wait and see"
• He did not force a 4-3 defense onto his team, even though that was probably his preference. He made the defense fit the players.
• Biggest of all, he's quickly opened the media back up to the fans. This is huge. Arrowhead has lost its edge and, sadly, true fans are the ones who fill stadiums.

All in all, done a great job so far with some areas that are pure "wait and see."

[58-4ever]

We are undefeated, so that's something.

[hometeam]

The signing of Alex Smith and company has me on the edge already.

Everything else they have done has been decent except for the addressing of the QB/LT position.

Alex Smith cant ****ing play. This concerns me.

On the PLAY side of things I think the new coaching/training staff will improve the team.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by hometeam

The signing of Alex Smith and company has me on the edge already.

Everything else they have done has been decent except for the addressing of the QB/LT position.

Alex Smith cant ****ing play. This concerns me.

On the PLAY side of things I think the new coaching/training staff will improve the team.

This is where I am as well. Going down the same path, regarding the QB position, that KC has followed for the past 25 - 30 years with little pay off (i.e. Super Bowl win or apperance) tempered my excitment.

Until I see what Reid and company do in the draft I am holding off judgment. Would love to see Geno Smith at 1.1, or a trade down to pick up more selections this year and next then grab Bray in the 3rd round.

[Rasputin]

All it would take is for them to draft Geno Smith and I can be happy about the Reid hire. If not then same as it ever was same as it ever was.

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by BradBigglestein

So, how does everyone feel about the Reid era so far?

Zero wins. He's got to improve on that.

[Dayze]

so far he has a HUGE strike on the Smith deal with me. Almost to the point where it negates anything positive they'vfe done in FA.

they better come out of the draft looking like Emma Stone and not Sandra Oh (who might be the ugliest woman on the pl anet). If not, that's strike 2.

if they come out of the draft w/out a potential QBOTF, ten that's 3.

[griZZly64]

Originally Posted by Dayze

so far he has a HUGE strike on the Smith deal with me. Almost to the point where it negates anything positive they'vfe done in FA.

they better come out of the draft looking like Emma Stone and not Sandra Oh (who might be the ugliest woman on the pl anet). If not, that's strike 2.

if they come out of the draft w/out a potential QBOTF, ten that's 3.

Better be a redhead emma stone.. ****a blonde

[tecumseh]

I'm excited. Andy has assembled a good staff. Although Alex Smith's stats are similiar to Cassie's, I hope Andy and the O staff can lean him toward overachieving. If he takes Geno, thats a great plus. Signing Bowe, thumbs up. Some of these FA's seem like filler but I'll give Andy the benefit of the doubt. Set the table, serve it up, build a winner. My rating right now is C+.

[Dayze]

I concur. I almost don't even recognize her as a blonde.


Good lord I find her so yummy.

[Thig Lyfe]

Alex Smith.

[BlackHelicopters]

JIMP if we go 3-13.

[AdumbGuy]

The Alex Smith debacle killed all the warm and fuzzies I had when we first brought him and Dorsey on.

2 very high 2nd round picks for a guy that probably would've been cut. If we don't bring in a prospect QB we can develop, preferably, but not necessarily, Geno - then **** em.

[crossbow]

Originally Posted by AdumbGuy

The Alex Smith debacle killed all the warm and fuzzies I had when we first brought him and Dorsey on.

2 very high 2nd round picks for a guy that probably would've been cut. If we don't bring in a prospect QB we can develop, preferably, but not necessarily, Geno - then **** em.

This all the way. They totaly screwed up and did it so hard that it will cost them for years. They paid so much for Alex that they have to play him regardless if he makes them look like fools or not. They will win enough games now that they will be out of reach of an impact QB and since they traded their last chance to get one (next years high 2nd) they won't be able to move up. They boxed themselves in. Realy bad move. Not impressed at all. I expected them to do something bold and creative not Marty and safe. This "We can't draft a QB because there is no Andrew Luck and RG3" idea is a cop out. There rarely are guys like that in one draft.

Same lame moves as have been made for the last 30 years will bring the same lame results.... Blowouts if they make a playoff game.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by crossbow

This all the way. They totaly screwed up and did it so hard that it will cost them for years. They paid so much for Alex that they have to play him regardless if he makes them look like fools or not. They will win enough games now that they will be out of reach of an impact QB and since they traded their last chance to get one (next years high 2nd) they won't be able to move up. They boxed themselves in. Realy bad move. Not impressed at all. I expected them to do something bold and creative not Marty and safe. This "We can't draft a QB because there is no Andrew Luck and RG3" idea is a cop out. There rarely are guys like that in one draft.

Same lame moves as have been made for the last 30 years will bring the same lame results.... Blowouts if they make a playoff game.

It's an over-reaction.

The Chiefs have not signed Alex Smith long-term. They have not passed on any QBs in the draft yet. They have not made any indication that they refuse to find a young QB to groom behind Smith with the intention of him being the long-term starter.

If Alex Smith is the best QB we come up with over the next 3 years, and it's because we didn't try, then yes. If he's a stopgap for a year or 2, I really could care less how many picks we gave up.