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2009 Depth Chart v1.00
August 11, 2009 by
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Well, the Chiefs have now published their first depth chart of the (pre)season and there is least one shocker on it. Dwayne Bowe is currently listed at #3 behind Terrance Copper and Amani Toomer. In the #2 slot, we see Devard Darling, Mark Bradley, and then Bobby Engram.
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Breaking Down The Chiefs’ Schedule
August 11, 2009 by
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Sgt_ducttape asked us to post a run down of the Chiefs’ schedule. While doing some surfing, I came across this article by Tanner Knowland and think it is fitting. His KC Kool Aid must taste better than mine, since I predict six wins this year . Do you agree with the author?
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Hall of Fame Weekend — Day 3 (Wrap-Up)
August 11, 2009 by
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Saturday night was the epilogue for Derrick Thomas’ outstanding career. As we stood waiting for the event to begin, it was easy to recognize that this was going to be the who’s who of the 90’s Chiefs. First there was Carl Peterson in his sartorial splendor and Marty...
“He Knows What Good Is” – Dick Haley
August 09, 2009 by
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That’s the money quote from Dick Haley in the recent article in the Star referring to his son, Todd Haley. For those who don’t know, Dick Haley is close to a scouting legend. He was one of the people that had a large hand in the Steelers of the 70’s, for example...
Hall Of Fame Weekend – Day Two
August 08, 2009 by
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Yesterday as we entered the Browns Training Camp we were greeted by the loud music of the “Talking Heads” singing about Ohio, and about three thousand orange and brown clad Brown fans. Practice was sharply begun at 5:45 and ended at 7:45. In between we were treated by:...
Hall Of Fame Weekend – Day One
August 07, 2009 by
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As previously noted the Best boys made their first trek to the Mecca, the Hall of Fame, yesterday. For anyone who is a football junkie the HoF is a must. Upon driving up from Cleveland, we were greeted by rows of tents being assembled for the great celebration. Banners of the inductees...
Derrick Thomas/Hall Of Fame Update From Ohio
August 07, 2009 by
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What’s up, Addicts? Adam reporting from Ohio here. Yesterday we arrived in Cleveland and visited the Hall of Fame. Walking from our parking spot to the Hall, we saw a huge banner of Derrick Thomas hanging from the stadium. That’s when it hit me; this is actually happening...
The Sleeping Giant Awakes
August 06, 2009 by
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The first preseason game is just around the corner, the smell of the 2009 Chiefs football season is in the air. Even the most seasoned fans have always looked down or away at the preseaon games, and for plenty of good reasons. They dont mean much, they don’t show us much, and...
Tyson Jackson Signed
August 06, 2009 by
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The Chiefs have reportedly agreed to terms with DE Tyson Jackson, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, on a multi-year contract.
Details have not been disclosed. Jason Smith, the No. 2 overall pick, received $33 million and last year’s No. 3 overall, Matt Ryan, received $34.5...
Shouldn’t Jackson be Grateful
August 06, 2009 by
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Is it just me? Am I too loyal to the Chiefs? I understand a man has got to make his money and receive a fair contract. But DE Tyson Jackson is missing valuable time and hurting my beloved Chiefs. There was a universal consensus that Tyson Jackson was drafted way too [...]
Chiefs Training Camp Meets Photoshop
August 05, 2009 by
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Kansas City Chiefs training camp has been quite interesting thus far. Among some of the stories to emerge from up North…
Are the rumors of two of the Chiefs’ Bayou Boys — Dwayne Bowe and Glenn Dorsey — fattening up this summer true? Looks like they’ve...
Thoughts On The 3-4, Hybrid Defenses And Unconventional Thinking
August 05, 2009 by
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I recently had the opportunity to do an interview with The Good Point, a Canadian sports supersite, about our Chiefs and some of the trends in the NFL. Among the topics: the 3-4 defense, hybrid defenses and unconventional thinking in football. It’s a good all-around football...
Ramblings Of An Old Chief: Training Camp Edition
August 04, 2009 by
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Just a few thoughts before we leave the subject of Micheal Vick. I am sure Roger Goodell will have Mr. Vick on a short leash this year. I am glad this whole thing was settled before the Dog Days of August and the beginning of training camp. It seem to me that the Cleveland Browns [...]
Chiefs Sign WR Amani Toomer
August 04, 2009 by
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ESPN:
Amani Toomer has signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to source. It is a one-year deal.
Toomer, who has played all 13 of his seasons with the New York Giants, has 668 career receptions for 9,497 yards and 54 touchdowns.
Lets hear it Addicts, What do you think of this signing?
Pendergast Shotgun Blast
August 03, 2009 by
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Per Peter King via footballoutsiders.com: “For three straight seasons, the Arizona defense has been average against formations with the quarterback under center and one of the three worst defenses in the league against formations with the quarterback in shotgun. Ben Roethlisberger...
Questions Surrounding Dorsey
August 03, 2009 by
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Per Don Banks at CNNSI.com: “Saturday was his 24th birthday, but second-year Chiefs defensive end Glenn Dorsey didn’t look all that happy to me. Dorsey was way off to one side of the practice fields in the morning workout, going through drills with a Chiefs trainer, along with...
It’s Time To Get Behind The Chiefs!
July 31, 2009 by
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ArrowheadAddict and its’ commenters have done a lot of criticizing and praising of our team since the end of last season and rightly so. With training camp upon us, I am of the opinion that it is time to forget the past, fully support and get behind the team. There is a tremendous [...]
Merlin’s Magic Training Camp Preview Edition
July 30, 2009 by
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OK Addicts, it's training camp time. The Chiefs are off to River Falls and it's time to look at the keys to training camp. What are the important areas to look at this year?
1] Cassel has to be the man. The biggest pile of BS coming out of Pioli/Haley is ...
What About Herm? The Effects Of The Herm Era Linger
July 29, 2009 by
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After three years of suffering through bad coaching and poor game decisions, I finally thought in January we were rid of Herm Edwards. I soon realized that he again landed on his feet with his dialect and coach speech, this time bagging a job at ESPN. Nevertheless, I felt he ...
What About Herm? The Effects Of The Herm Era Linger
July 29, 2009 by
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After three years of suffering through bad coaching and poor game decisions, I finally thought in January we were rid of Herm Edwards. I soon realized that he again landed on his feet with his dialect and coach speech, this time bagging a job at ESPN. Nevertheless, I felt he ...
Peterson Vs. Pollard: The Search For A Chiefs Franchise Quarterback
July 28, 2009 by
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We've often joked here at Arrowhead Addict that Bernard Pollard did in three years of playing safety what King Carl Peterson couldn't do in twenty years as a GM -- find our Chiefs a young franchise quarterback of the future. All jokes aside, it's pretty much the truth...
Arrowhead Adventures and Section Chief Fun
July 24, 2009 by
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Well its been some weeks since you last heard from me Addicts. My last trip to Arrowhead took me to the draft party and all the adventure that brings every year. I made my yearly trek to Augusta for the Masters, and I just returned from Fenway and watching the ...
Brown Over Pollard = Good News For The Chiefs? Um…
July 24, 2009 by
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If it's not Whitlock, then it's mofo Teicher. This mindjob is now suggesting that our best young defensive player getting beaten out for a starting spot by an aging, possibly even washed-up, vet would be "good news." From The Kansas City Star:
4. Color them Brown...
Hilarious Erin Andrews/Jason Whitlock FOX Sports Image
July 23, 2009 by
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To absolutely nobody's surprise, the nothing-if-not-opportunistic, part-time Chiefs columnist Jason Whitlock has used the Erin Andrews peephole scandal as an opportunity to dogpile on Deadspin and the sports blogosphere. That's interesting and all, I suppose, but it'...
Pitchforks And Torches?
July 22, 2009 by
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Or should I make that Tomahawks and Flaming Arrows?
Today I ponder the notion of whether where a team owner happens to live has anything to do whether or not that team is successful. So everybody is clear on this, I do not know the answer to that question and I do not...
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