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(Message started by: StegRock on Sep 10^th, 2008, 3:01pm)

Title: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10^th, 2008, 3:01pm

Another Whisenhunt-esque experiment... From "The REAL Feed":

With Croyle out, Edwards weighs 2-QB system (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/09/10/2020.ap.fbn.hurting.brodie.0747/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (10.09.2008 10:28)

Weren't RBBC's bad enough for us fantasy footballers? Now we have to contend with a "trend" of QBBC's!!! [smiley=yikes.gif] ... ;)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 10^th, 2008, 3:36pm

on 09/10/08 at 15:01:02, StegRock wrote:

Unbelievable......why would you play 2 QBs? Stupid!! I would think that long term, Thigpen would be the better bet since he is only 24, but short term, you gotta go with Huard.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 19^th, 2008, 2:07am

The news about the new youngin starting at QB for the Chiefs... from one of a number of KC dailies available on "the Gridiron Newsstand (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

"Chiefs QB Thigpen gets the starting nod against Falcons (http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/801948.html)"

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 23^rd, 2008, 10:59pm

Huard possibly back at the helm according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Edwards hints toward starting Huard over Thigpen (http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=E7D45EABF3BAE600CA4FB2F08641871A?id=09000d5d80b10b28&template=with-video&confirm=true)
NFL.com (23.09.2008 20:16)
Without coming right out and saying so, coach Herm Edwards strongly hinted Tuesday that veteran Damon Huard would probably get the nod on Sunday against Denver and that second-year man Tyler Thigpen would return to the bench after one start.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 24^th, 2008, 5:39pm

It's official... It's Huard's turn again... according to "The REAL Feed":

QB Huard will start Sunday for Kansas City (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/09/24/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.offense.0163/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (24.09.2008 15:37)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 5^th, 2008, 3:17pm

Not going well for KC today AT ALL,... save for this news about one of the classiest [smiley=sophisticate.gif] acts in the NFL. Rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Gonzalez sets TE yardage record (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-chiefs-gonzalezrecord&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (05.10.2008 14:49)
Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez broke the NFL's career record for yards receiving by a tight end Sunday. Gonzalez entered the Chiefs' game at Carolina 3 yards shy of Shannon Sharpe's 5-year-old record of 10,060 yards. He surpassed the mark on Kansas City's second offensive series by catching a 6-yar...

Great job, Gonzo! [smiley=trophy.gif]

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 7^th, 2008, 12:28am

Croyle says he's ready. From "The REAL Feed":

KC QB Croyle says he's ready (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/06/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.demoralizing.loss.0677/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (06.10.2008 19:10)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 7^th, 2008, 2:32pm

... And he's back at the helm... according to "The REAL Feed":

Croyle to start for Chiefs against Titans in Week 7 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3630381&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (07.10.2008 09:25)
Quarterback Brodie Croyle is back after a four-week absence and will start for Kansas City in its next game against Tennessee on Oct. 19.

Now, whether this has any fantasy-relevance or not is a whole nother matter... ;)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 11^th, 2008, 9:07pm

Gonzalez to no longer be a Chief... [smiley=yikes.gif] That's the word rollin' [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

AP: Chiefs TE Gonzalez on trading block (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/chiefs/2008-10-11-gonzalez-trading-block_N.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: Sports (11.10.2008 20:49)
Tony Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history, will be traded to a contender if the Kansas City Chiefs get the ...

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 12^th, 2008, 3:29am

on 10/11/08 at 21:07:34, StegRock wrote:

If I had my druthers, I'd like to see him go to Philadelphia. That's, I think, his best fit.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 14^th, 2008, 3:52am

Gonzalez on his way out...??? Johnson may be on his way to the clink...??? From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Gonzalez awaits word on trade (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/13/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.gonzalez.0751/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (13.10.2008 19:52)

Report: Chiefs RB Johnson to face assault charge (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3642364&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (14.10.2008 02:58)
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will have to face an assault charge in December.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 14^th, 2008, 4:53pm

Tony G. remains a Chief... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Tony Gonzalez staying in Kansas City (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/14/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.gonzalez.0149/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (14.10.2008 16:34)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 17^th, 2008, 2:07pm

Here's the news on Larry Johnson's being deactivated this week from the OFFICIAL source for the Chiefs available on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Larry Johnson Deactivated for Titans Game, Not Suspended (http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/10/16/larry_johnson_deactivated_for_titans_game_not_suspended/)"

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 21^st, 2008, 12:08am

With Croyle done for the year and apparently nowhere to turn for help passing the ball, the Chiefs may look to the midseason waiver wire... [smiley=yikes.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs may bring in quarterback (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/20/2020.ap.fbn.woeful.chiefs.0680/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (20.10.2008 20:25)

I wonder who...??? ?.?.?

Also, news on the trouble LJ is getting/finding himself in these days...

Police: Chiefs' Johnson spat drink in woman's face (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3654308&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.10.2008 18:10)
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is being investigated for spitting a drink in a woman's face at a nightclub during the Chiefs' bye week.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 22^nd, 2008, 12:23am

Johnson may get suspended by team for yet another game due to his unbecoming public behavior... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs coach hints Johnson may miss second game (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80bd69cb&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.10.2008 20:14)
Coach Herm Edwards hinted Tuesday thatKansas City running back Larry Johnson, under NFL investigation forallegedly assaulting a woman, could be benched for a secondstraight game regardless of what the league decides.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 22^nd, 2008, 11:45pm

LJ done for another week, and QB's Croyle and NOW Huard done for the year... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs bench RB Johnson; QBs Huard, Croyle placed on IR (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80bdb34b&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (22.10.2008 20:14)
Saying he was "kind of disgusted withmyself," a nervous-looking Larry Johnson apologized Wednesday for behaviorthat's led to an NFL investigation and to his benching for a second straightweek.

Thigpen becomes your starter by default, and he'll be backed up by Ingle Martin... Who the f--- is that??? ?.?.? ... [smiley=no.gif]

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Oct 22^nd, 2008, 11:46pm

on 10/22/08 at 23:45:15, StegRock wrote:

Ac tually, today the Chiefs signed Quinn Gray (formerly of the Jaguars) to be the back up.....

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 22^nd, 2008, 11:53pm

The piece says that Thigpen's immediate backup, at least this week, will be Martin. BUT, Gray is probably the guy to keep your eye on for the longer term. [smiley=yes.gif]

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 27^th, 2008, 3:12pm

It could be suspension, if not jail, time for L. J. According to what's currently atop "The REAL Feed"...

Chiefs' Johnson charged for simple assault (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/wires/10/27/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.johnson.charged.0207/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.10.2008 13:33)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Oct 27^th, 2008, 3:30pm

2 Weeks ago rumor was that the Chiefs were interested in Daunte Culpepper. However, that never panned out. Now however, it appears it may be true. Culpepper is in talks with the Chiefs:

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_football_buccaneer/2008/10/tampa-bay-buc-2.html

http://overthetop.kansascity.com/?q=node/565

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 28^th, 2008, 6:37pm

Well, I guess Thigpen's performance this past weekend caused this... From "The REAL Feed":

CHIEFS IN CULPEPPER U-TURN - REPORT (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/08/10/28/GRIDIRON_USA-Kansas_City_Culpepper.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (28.10.2008 12:14)
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly won't offer a return to the NFL for quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

I would say, though, that vis-a-vis Thigpen's game play and numbers up until this past week optimism should be guarded on the side of the both the Chiefs and fantasy footballers. On the other hand, it was really his first week going in with the knowledge and ease of mind of being the undisputed starter, receiving all the reps and having a total game plan built around him and his strengths and weaknesses. Passing on Culpepper, though, I don't think is a bad thing regardless of whether or not Thigpen is the long-term answer.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 31^st, 2008, 11:47pm

Johnson will miss yet another week due to his misconduct... This time at the league's behest... From "The REAL Feed":

NFL suspends Larry Johnson for Week 10 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/chiefs/2008-10-31-larry-johnson-suspension_N.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: Sports (31.10.2008 17:43)
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was suspended for Week 10 of the NFL season by commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the ...

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 30^th, 2008, 3:11am

Edwards taking "relaxed" approach to staying... From "The REAL Feed":

EDWARDS NOT WORRIED ABOUT FUTURE (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/08/12/29/GRIDIRON_USA-Kansas_City_Edwards.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (29.12.2008 19:19)
Kansas City Chiefs coach Herman Edwards says he would not lobby to retain his job.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Dec 31^st, 2008, 11:51am

I remember some admin (Steg) at this site in the offseason was touting the young Tyler Thipen. It turns out that Steg was very accurate about him. He had a pretty solid year and played very well considering the talent around him. And when he could not find an open receiver, he was extremely mobile and got some rushing numbers.

I happen to own him in the GBRFL and was pretty happy with his fantasy performance this year.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 1^st, 2009, 7:26pm

Thank you, Stevo, but I really can't take, at least, 100% credit for that. Even though I came to be high on Thigpen during the summer and very happily drafted him in the GBRFL restocking draft (and then summarily dropped him while he was part-time and playing absolutely terrible [smiley=shootmyself.gif]), it was our esteemed fantasy-footballing colleague Jeff West, Philly, that had been touting him for some time. Nice call, Jeff (although I think you were a bit too far ahead of the curve)! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I must admit, though, looking ahead, that I (don't share what I take to be your optimism about Thigpen moving forward and) think your rhetoric about Shaun Hill (who I have), vis-a-vis regime change, on the "49ers In-season Report (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=55;action=display;num=1221073688)" thread applies just as much to Thigpen here. While Thippen's stats from a fantasy perspective were excellent, at least relatively speaking, down the stretch once he got the nod, Hill's stats weren't those of a slouch, either; his passer rating was fantastic, better than Thigpen's, and, also with a poor team mind you, his win-loss record, which is the bottom line, has been great, again WAY better than Thigpen's, and this includes his 3-and-0, excellent statistical run at the end of last season, NOT under Martz. So, while I don't entirely disagree with you as regards Hill, I don't see Thigpen's situation looking forward as a diametrical opposite.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Jan 14^th, 2009, 2:30pm

Herm may return after all... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Edwards staying with KC not ruled out (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3832588&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (14.01.2009 13:34)
A source with knowledge of the team's thinking told ESPN's Michael Smith it has not been ruled out that Herm Edwards could return for the final year of his contract as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.