Archive for January, 2009

31 Jan

Derrick Thomas: He Sacked The NFL…And Our Hearts

It’s not everyday that you get to write about your boyhood idol being elected into the Hall of Fame. But that’s exactly what I get to do today. I’ve been running around my pad, doing the tomahawk chant and chop all day long. It should have never, ever taken this long, but now the best [...]

31 Jan

Derrick Thomas Elected To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Update (5 PM CT): Anyone who would like to submit a post sharing their Derrick Thomas memories, please send it to arrowheadaddict@gmail.com and I will feature it on the site.

Choked up and misty eyed as I write this, it’s my pleasure to break the news to you that the late, great Derrick Thomas — Kansas [...]

30 Jan

King Carl Should Have Used Google Earth

King Carl could never find a young franchise quarterback for the Chiefs during his 20-year tenure. Maybe he should have used Google Earth?
If Swiss Police can find a field full of Mary Jane on GE, maybe it’s the way to go. Do you think the Swiss Police could use it to find us a pass-rushing [...]

30 Jan

Fan Debate: Cardinals, Steelers Bloggers Take Me On

Still haven’t decided which team to pull for this Sunday? Hmmmm…maybe I can help? Today over on FOX Sports, I challenged a Cardinals fan and a Steelers fan to make their case. Here’s a little taste of each column:
Convince us: Cards blogger makes his case
Adam: I’m flip-flopping on this one. Call me Adrian Wilson, because [...]

30 Jan

AADQ: Chan Gailey? Seriously?

What the hell has Chiefs nation been smoking? Chan Gailey as our head coach? Other than one year at Troy, he has been Mr. Mediocre at every stop. The crazy thing is that people are questioning Todd Haley in the same breath they are championing Gailey — that’s just nuts!
As an offensive coordinator in 2008, [...]

29 Jan

Scott Pioli: Master Drafter?

There seems to be a popular belief that Scott Pioli ranks at or somewhere near the top among NFL talent gurus – which seemingly includes an uncanny ability to find hidden talent deep in the draft. Surely one need look no further than Matt Cassell for proof of that, right?
Well, thought I, before I start using that perception as a basis for [...]

29 Jan

AADQ: If McNabb Wants Out…

Would you have any interest in him? I would. He took the Eagles to five more conference championships than the Chiefs went to during this past decade. He also played some of his best football ever during the second half of this season. Remember, he went to the Super Bowl the year he had a [...]

28 Jan

Offense Vs. Defense: Super Bowl Study

Offense is fun to watch. To win, defense carries the day. We can all place our bets wherever we want. I am going to place mine on the side that shows consistent winning, the defense. – Merlin, aka Daddy Defense.
That quote provoked me to do some extensive research of my own over at Pro Football [...]