merlin

I’m a long-time A.A. commenter and featured contributor. I have designed software and architectures for many years for major corporations. I love the strategy of football especially the draft. I have been a Chiefs fan for more than 40 years. I try to bring a long-term, more strategy than logistics perspective to A.A. My “Merlin’s Magic” features appear sporadically.

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Merlin’s Magic: Functional Speed Edition

As we continue the ramp up to the draft, I want to talk about the concept of functional speed. The Combine is fast approaching, so we are going to get inundated with talk about someone’s time in…Read More

Merlin’s Magic: Pioli Trade Chart Edition

Trades, trades, trades. As we build towards the NFL Draft, trading draft picks is always a hot topic. Inevitably in that discussion, the Jimmy Johnson created Trade Chart comes up. People love to hate…Read More

Merlin’s Magic: Empty Vessel Syndrome Edition

Now that the Chiefs are in the off-season, Chief fans of all types get to engage in the fun pastime of armchair GM. It makes for great discussions but there is a pitfall I see people falling into. That…Read More

Merlin’s Magic: Mock Draft Version One Edition

Mock drafts are always tricky. People love to construct mocks. It’s a fun exercise, but often they look perfect (from their perspective). Usually, this involves players that person covets falling…Read More

Chan Landing On His Feet?

Pro Football Talk is reporting that Chan Gailey is expected to be named Head Coach of the Bills soon.  Who knows, maybe he will offer Todd Haley a job. Good for Chan.

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Merlin’s Magic: Draft Tek Priority Codes Edition

As I have mentioned in the past, in addition to writing on Arrowhead Addict, I also serve as the Chiefs…Read More

Todd Haley, Offensive Mastermind?

Wow it’s nice to have Adam tossing out a post.  Nothing seems to get me working on a quick article…Read More

Merlin’s Magic: I Want To Lose Edition

I don’t advocate throwing games and I really would like to beat the Broncos. That would almost…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Post-Bills Draft Position Edition

 Losing a winnable game to Buffalo has really put us in a difficult position in the draft position race.…Read More

Haley Needs To Fire Haley and Haley

I was watching that poor performance against the Bills and things finally snapped with me. On offense…Read More

Strong Safety The New Running Back Position?

Kicking around the back of the old Merlin brain is a thought I want to toss out for comments. As we…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Third Quarter Review

For a third quarter that exceeded expectations with two wins, it felt like a lost quarter. Getting blown…Read More

Jamaal Charles

As many of you know, along with writing for Arrowhead Addict, I also am the Chiefs draft needs analyst…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Five Fifteen Edition

Inside outside, leave me alone Inside outside, nowhere is home. Inside outside, where have I been? Out…Read More

Todd Haley, Hubris

The Chiefs hire hot new offensive mind to his first head coaching job. This past offseason? No, the year…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Midseason Review

We are officially at the half-way point of the Chiefs’ season. The last quarter did see us pull…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Core Players Edition

This year is marked by the current regime trying to identify their core players. So, I thought I would…Read More

Merlin's Magic: Cherm Versus Piolichick Edition

Every time a Carl/Herm draft pick gets cut or traded, some Chief fans use that event to piss on the previous…Read More

Monday Morning Quarterbacking

Monday morning quarterbacking, backseat driving, hindsight is 20-20, yes there are a number of cliches…Read More

Merlin's Magic: First Quarter Review

Well the first brutal quarter of the Chiefs’ season has come to a close. The Giant’s game…Read More