Paddy’s Pilgrimage: I’ve Arrived In The Holy Land

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I am here.

Need proof?

I am currently working my way through the Boulevard beer offerings at the KCI Brew Pub while I wait for my buddy to get in from Dallas. Just about to finish my Pale Ale and the Wheat is up next.

Thus far I haven’t seen much of the airport. Though I did notice the unmistakable smell of manure as we landed, forcing me to shut my air vent off. Ahhhh. Welcome to the the midwest!

My friend who is meeting me here, who, incidentally is also named Patrick Allen (swear to God) just texted me and said Niel Smith is in the airport with him and is on the same flight to KC! I told him to get us a picture!

I am so excited to be in KC, the home of the Chiefs. I hope you are all having a good Saturday watching college football. Getting excited for Monday night yet?

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Sarah

When I was in the area three weeks ago....all I smelled was Chiefs football in the air! You need to take another good whiff!

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Nemoi

Oh, yeah. Welcome to KC!

I know I live here but most places in Kansas City don't smell like cow manure. I think it must have been the guy next to you. Should have left the vent on. I wonder what he was thinking when you did that?

Kscelt

Here's another interesting tidbit from the bleacher boys to chew on at the pub: "2. Kansas City Chiefs DENVER - JANUARY 03: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on January 3, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. Vegas Over/Under Wins: 6.5 Take: The over. My Record Projection: 8-8 Most Interesting Storyline: Whether or not Chiefs management fires coach Todd Hailey if Thomas Jones starts over Jamaal Charles. Bold Prediction: Jamaal Charles produces over 2,000 total yards. My Thoughts: Out of the teams I toyed with winning the AFC West other than San Diego, I liked Kansas City's chances the best. Matt Cassel is at least an above-average NFL QB and he showed a great rapport with Chris Chambers at the end of last season, they have an improving young defense, and most importantly, they have this year's Chris Johnson in Jamaal Charles. The key is whether Chiefs coach Todd Haley will allow Charles to blossom or continue trying to stifle the electric running back's growth. Beginning last season when Haley named Kolby Smith the starter over Charles and continuing with the signing and subsequent starting of Thomas Jones, Haley has cut the knees out of Charles' growth every step of the way. And I have no clue why. If Haley has an iota of intelligence, Charles starts all 16 games and the team finishes 8-8. If not, look for another top five pick" I'm not as harsh on Haley, but i have to admit, I can't figure out why he treats Cassel like a teacher's pet in press conferences, while Charles does seem to get the step-child attitude. Maybe he knows something we don't on motivating him best. But I've wondered why he has not praised our highest per carry back more, or why he is not reflecting that in the depth chart. Genius or without "an iota of intelligence"? Guess we'll see.

Here's another interesting tidbit from the bleacher boys to chew on at the pub:

"2. Kansas City Chiefs
DENVER - JANUARY 03: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on January 3, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.
Vegas Over/Under Wins: 6.5

Take: The over.

My Record Projection: 8-8

Most Interesting Storyline: Whether or not Chiefs management fires coach Todd Hailey if Thomas Jones starts over Jamaal Charles.

Bold Prediction: Jamaal Charles produces over 2,000 total yards.

My Thoughts: Out of the teams I toyed with winning the AFC West other than San Diego, I liked Kansas City's chances the best. Matt Cassel is at least an above-average NFL QB and he showed a great rapport with Chris Chambers at the end of last season, they have an improving young defense, and most importantly, they have this year's Chris Johnson in Jamaal Charles.

The key is whether Chiefs coach Todd Haley will allow Charles to blossom or continue trying to stifle the electric running back's growth. Beginning last season when Haley named Kolby Smith the starter over Charles and continuing with the signing and subsequent starting of Thomas Jones, Haley has cut the knees out of Charles' growth every step of the way.

And I have no clue why.

If Haley has an iota of intelligence, Charles starts all 16 games and the team finishes 8-8.

If not, look for another top five pick"

I'm not as harsh on Haley, but i have to admit, I can't figure out why he treats Cassel like a teacher's pet in press conferences, while Charles does seem to get the step-child attitude. Maybe he knows something we don't on motivating him best. But I've wondered why he has not praised our highest per carry back more, or why he is not reflecting that in the depth chart. Genius or without "an iota of intelligence"? Guess we'll see.