Archive for May, 2009

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Can The Chiefs Count On Bradley?

Some of you may remember last year Adam posted a thread asking who would be the “most surprising” Chief for the upcoming 2008 year. I said it would be our third string QB Tyler Thigpen. I simply had…Read More

The Offensive Coaching Tree

As we continue into the abyss known as the NBA Playoffs, and the Royals current swoon continues, I thought it would be of interest to explore our coaching staff and its origins. It is well documented that…Read More

Who Is Rufus Dawes?

“Our march yesterday was terribly severe. The sun was like a furnace, and the dust thick and suffocating. Many a poor fellow marched his last day yesterday. Several men fell dead on the road. Our…Read More

Ramblings Of An Old Chief: Doldrum Days

May is historically dead time in football lore, the doldrum days featuring the minicamps, OTAs and training camp. But something is always going on in the NFL. As such, we will proceed with the ramblings…Read More

Is There A Spot For Brodie Croyle?

The good doctor’s recent Chase Patton article left me pondering the following question: Should Brodie Croyle have a spot on our roster? Wouldn’t he be better off competing for a roster spot on another…Read More

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The Old Chief's Exclusive Chase Patton Interview

The arrival of Chase Patton at the Chiefs weekend for draftees and undrafted free agents signaled the…Read More

Merlin's Magic: The Plan Edition

I have been giving this whole ‘The Plan’ concept some thought for a while now. Watching Pioli…Read More

Jamie Dukes: Tampa 2 A "Robot" Defense

NFLN analyst Jamie Dukes just tweeted this on his Twitter. Found it interesting: Here’s a good…Read More

Kent Babb Defends Tyson Jackson

In the past, I have gone after Kent Babb and his nonsense. Today, he tries to defend the Chiefs selection…Read More

A Question For Adam Teicher

I am angry. What in the world is Adam Teicher talking about? Today on his KC Star Vlog he intimated that…Read More

More Ramblings From The Old Chief

The NFL Draft is now behind us and so are the incessant interviews with Todd McShay and Mel Kiper. But before we move on to OTW’, let’s clean up some lingering issue . First, what the heck…Read More

No Joke: Cunningham, Hicks Reunite With Lions

If you previously believed Gunther Cunningham hadn’t yet lost his marbles, then this piece of news might make change your mind. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Eric Hicks. Yeah, that…Read More

Can Larry Foote Be Persuaded To Become A Chief?

Per the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, linebacker Larry Foote has finally been released by the Steelers. He will turn 29 years old in June of 2009. He has successful experience in the 3-4 defense, and is a tough…Read More

Draft Grades: Pioli's First Draft Merely Average

On a mini-break/detox following the draft, but I wanted to chime in with my draft grades since I haven’t done so yet. DE Tyson Jackson, LSU (1,3) B - Damn near impossible to argue that he’s…Read More

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