The biggest difference we would realize would be improved special teams and most likely an improved defense. His passion for the game was contagious and he brought the best out in his players, stars and role players alike.

The thing that concerns me about this scenario is the offense. Defense wins championships, but you have to score points along the way. I did my share of complaining during Marty’s tenure about the conservative play calling, but the Chiefs were always in playoff contention. Not to mention never having off field issues, until the Vanover, Bam Morris thing.

I don’t agree with Cowher, but it has nothing to do with coaching, probably my dislike for the Steelers. He was on the hot seat every other year in Pittsburgh, so I’m not sure he is a solid pick, although you would have a coach/GM combo that had identical philosophies. I don’t have a suggestion, I just think we need to look far and wide. The success in Baltimore, Miami, and Atlanta are nothing short of amazing with virtually unknown coaches.

The biggest fact about this gMe is number one offense vs the 32 defense and in my oppinion our defense will play better than their offense. Not just because we wil not allow a running game no big deal for the best passing team, but because they are coming to our house and will not leave with a win. I hate you fuckers who care more about CP and herm than you do about your team and how they play on Sundays.

We will win with coverage and turnovers. We are the more physical team and have more talent. Instead of hoping our team loses so your fantasy about regime change might happen just put on your long johns and show up like a real fan.

Comment by Jake — November 16, 2008 @ 1:33 am

Such a turnaround. But WE TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As mentioned in the original post, our special teams are horrid. Terrible coverage for one of the best punters in the league, as well as poor return average. Savage can be a quality returner and an asset, but he needs help. Kickoffs remain a problem as there are apparently less than 30 kickers who can kickoff into the endzone, or they simply don’t like KC (or a more obvious reason, no names necessary).

The defense has shown brief glimpses of their true ability. It all comes down to physicality. We have virtually no pass rush, and the linebackers have proved unable to fill gaps accordingly. The only big hits you see come from the secondary which has been making a majority of the plays as of late. The secondary has huge potential, but without a pass rush, it is hard to evaluate them accurately. I love having Donnie Edwards back but we need a couple big, strong linebackers, with speed and attitude.

Having said that, the players may not be totally to blame. Gunther’s schemes have not been consistently effective. Great in some games, poor in others. I am sure he feels he is doing the best he can with what he is working with.

I would like to see Mike Holmgren come in as GM since this is his last year in Seattle, with someone from his tree as coach. He has always ran a balanced attack utilizing his teams tools, not to mention usually having a good defense.

I don’t know a possible GM that would be satisfied with Herm’s Head coaching abilities, but would likely be more suited defensive coordinator. Need a clean sweep. I don’t know who calls the shots on defense, but if is Gunther he has changed from the German man I once respected. He has simply lost touch.

I think we truly need a college head coach to be the next Chiefs head coach. It would be very entertaining to have a true spread offense with Kolby and Jamaal, Larry shouldn’t be back if a new GM is brought in. Franklin is spread guy and Bradley and Bowe are proving themselves to be highly valuable. Tony G. will play two or three more years if the next two improve. We could use a replacement for Larry if he does not not use his fifth and final chance to make something of himself. Offense has enough talent with O-Line development, we just really need some Chicago style linebackers, who are not only fast enough, but the type you try to dive in front of just to not be crushed from all angles. DJ is still only B player but good enough to keep for years to come.

So that makes it:

LB #1
RE #2
RG #3 Taylor should already be playing right tackle
The rest is adding depth to LB RB WR CB and QB

Reason for not going after QB #1 is because we have two qb’s who can play the spread. We need Coaches that are more creative with it.

The positives from this loss are hard to see but they are there. The players might need a win, but they don’t deserve until they play like winners. Unfortunately that requires to be coached by winners, and all we have are losers and nobody’s. I don’t want a somebody I want someone to become somebody by taking a lost franchise and lifting it to greatness. Someone has to be out there who can.

Change is inevitable at this point. A five percent winning margin 1 win/20 games should be grounds for immediate termination without compensation.