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Drafting McCluster’s Replacement

(Hindsight is … Complicated Part II, for Part I, click here) To me, among the most intriguing Chiefs picks in the draft were WR Devon Wylie (4th round) and RB Cyrus Gray (6th). Wylie is a short wideout…Read More

Can’t Stop Partying

Like the Weezer song in the title of this post, right now feels like a party atmosphere for the Kansas City sports scene (loving my Jayhawks unexpected trip to the New Orleans for instance . .…Read More

The Chiefs’ Top Draft Pick Has To Be About Manning

Can anyone out there remember an offseason like this? There have been more Earth-shattering developments this week than in the last three offseasons combined. Obviously the news that affects the Chiefs…Read More

The Most Foolproof Offseason Ever

Over the past several weeks, we’ve talked a lot about it without coming out and saying it: this year’s offseason will be very difficult to screw up. And that is a comforting thought for long-flummoxed…Read More

What the Chiefs Can Learn From the Super Bowl

Yes, I know the Patriots lost, but if the Chiefs truly are going to follow the Patriots Way, then there was a lot of positive to take from New England’s performance last Sunday. It’s no secret to…Read More

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Offseason Moves: Where to Start

I’ve been living in Europe for several years now, and while I haven’t brought myself to becoming…Read More

Why We Shouldn’t Hire Romeo

As the Chiefs begin their head coach search, most analysts seem to point to interim head coach Romeo…Read More

Likes/Dislikes in Raiders Game From 24 Rows Back

Yep. So I was there. Living on the other side of the world, my brief return for the holidays was my…Read More

Why the Palmer Trade Solidifies the Chiefs’ 2012 Dominance

What. A. Game last week. All of AA’s columnists have done a great job documenting the fantastic things…Read More

Chiefs DVOA Analysis: Week 7

The Chiefs came away from Week 7 with an important and impressive road victory over their division rival,…Read More

Chiefs DVOA Special Edition: Raiders Week

Will the Raiders’ loss of Jason Campbell significantly alter the Chiefs’ odds of victory this week? How likely are we to stop Oakland’s ground game? Do the Raiders have any glaring weaknesses…Read More

Best and Worst of the Ravens-Chiefs Game

Worst Pre-game News: Granted, it’s no news to you Addicts as it has basically been discussed to the maximum here, but it’s hard to go into a game with happy feelings knowing that your prized new 1st…Read More

Smoke Signals: Super Bowl or Bust … Literally

So one article this week bummed me out even more than the never-ending lockout. The piece in question was this week’s Monday Morning Waterboy on ColdHardFacts.com. In it, Luis DeLoureiro basically says…Read More

Smoke Signals: Two Surprise FA’s We Should (Re)sign

Now, it’s obvious who the top Chief free agents are. I’m not talking about them. Resigning Tamba Hali is the no-brainer of the offseason. The guy is our only real playmaker in the front seven and the…Read More

Smoke Signals: Ross Tucker is a Chief’s Best Friend

For those of you who aren’t checking into ESPN.com, ESPN’s Football Today Podcast, or SiriusXM Radio, do that. But, the rest of you know what I’m talking about. He has a brilliant plan for ending…Read More

3rd and Short: Expectations for the Chiefs 2011 Draft Class

The Kansas City Chiefs 2011 NFL Draft was a success as far as filling positions of need on the roster.  The Chiefs addressed their needs at wide receiver, center, and even nose tackle.  However, one…Read More

3rd And Short: Jamaal Charles And How He Influences Matt Cassel

The 2011 NFL season will be Matt Cassel’s third with the Kansas City Chiefs since being traded from the New England Patriots.  After a rough first season with the Chiefs in 2009 where Cassel had a quarterback…Read More

Nikolozi’s First, Incredibly Flak-Worthy Post

A full introduction will come later. Suffice to say that I am the new guy, and I have been brought onto the team just in time to toss out some pre-draft opinions for all of you to laud, decry, praise or…Read More

Denver Broncos Hire John Fox

The Denver Broncos have hired former Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox. The hiring comes after former head coach Josh McDaniels was canned following a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium…Read More

My Denver Nightmare

I got a text this morning that woke me up: “Brandon Marshall is now a Dolphin.” “Halle-effing-lujah!” I rejoiced. Then I tried to go back to sleep…and started thinking. Never…Read More

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