I didn’t know what to expect with Gun taking over as the LBPC. Unlike most here, I actually believe he is doing an amazing job with that group and that we’ll sooner or later see the fruits of that effort. I am also pleasantly surprised that he appears to have full control of this defense – popular opinion in past years was that Herm kept him on short lease – that view appears to be the unfounded. I especially like the fact that he is re-introducing more aggressive schemes/packages – reminiscent of his approach during the mid to late nineties. I think because of him and the talent he has, this D is going to rock for years to come.

But about Tony Gonzalez, I’m serious. This could even be his last season.

Sean, Waters isn’t near the end of his career, yet. He’s young, especially for a lineman. Fatigued, yep. Stressed about our offense the last couple of years (with the stagnancy and all the hits we took, in particular Roaf and Shields, but Priest, Kennison, and others, as well) sure. But he’s got more than a couple seasons left.

IMO: Overblogged topic: Brad Cottam. Everyone’s high on him, but look on his college stats. And people call Brodie injury prone. Everyone’s talking about Cottam being the future TE for us, for the next decade, after Tony. The only way he’s going to be able to fill Tony’s shoes after Tony’s gone, is by using the cast he will undoubtedly have, to help fill in all that vacant space. Don’t get me wrong. He’s a talented kid, WHEN HEALTHY. So was Ki-Jana. Word.

Underblogged Topic: Special Teams. The fact that we haven’t had a stable kicker since Andersen, or that Colquitt is a man-beast, or well.. at least his leg is. Returns should be far better, this year. As well as the overall kicking game. Which brings me to the next topic..

Biggest Surprise: I’m going to say Niswanger. Center isn’t an easy position to play, especially filling in after a long-time (and Pro-Bowl berthed) veteran departs. So far, I haven’t seen any glaring mistakes from him. A few tweaks here and there, a bit more polish on his technique, and who knows, we could have our next Pro Bowl C in front of us.

Biggest Disappointment: There are a few things I’m disappointed in, but it’s got to be the underwhelming performance of the LB’s. I don’t even need to go into an explanation here. Ugh.

I would love if we could get Simms…

Funny Sean, but that is nonsense…

Simms has as much or more to offer than Huard in terms of experience, and he’s a LOT younger.

I do not think we should even consider letting Huard go to make room for anyone less talented and proven than Simms.

And I’ll say it again: I have not seen a single person, Chiefs fan or otherwise, write that they believe Brodie is a “sure thing”. The “Brodie Believers” just want to give a talented kid a chance. The same thing YOU want to do with Bobby Sippio.