So About Those Eliminations...

Sorry guys but this week's cuts are going to have to be delayed until probably Monday. I've had a few things pop up this week and I'm actually heading to Charlotte to run in a marathon this weekend, so I'm a little out of pocket. I promise a return to regular programming next week, and we'll cut these cuts in as well. In the meantime, enjoy this email from a die-hard Chiefs fan who passionately states the case for the Red Sea at Arrowhead.

Listen, I can see the Chiefs are dangerously low in your bottom ten, and I'm afraid they're going to sink even lower based on some of the other categories (except for uniforms/ team colors, unless you're blind), plus the current product is unfortunate. Please, give them a chance. I am worried you may be dropping them soon... But trust me, the Chiefs are for you.


Kansas City is perhaps the most underrated team, with the most underrated fans in the league, due to their lack of sustained success. Chiefs fans are incredible. The city is in love with their team, and they show up in droves every weekend, even during this miserable span we've had. If tailgating is your thing, KC is unsurpassed. The parking lot at Arrowhead is ENORMOUS, and fans swarm it every Sunday with their grills making the greatest Kansas City barbecue you will find. I know you're a pretty big college football fan, and the Chiefs have the closest to a college atmosphere you will find. They are simply in love with the team and nothing will ever change that. The fans have that good midwestern friendliness and a lovingly optimistic view of the team and the future. It's not that we will settle for the continued bad performance, it's just that there is plenty of news that gives a positive outlook. Arrowhead is the loudest outdoor stadium in the NFL, and the loyal fans will cheer until their lungs bleed every game, every down. It's an unbelievable experience.


Kansas City is a growing town. They just built a new convention center/ arena that is attracting a lot of great concerts. Of course there is the obvious barbecue. Also, Lawrence is right down the road if you want to check out a KU football or basketball game during the weekend you're in town for the Chiefs, and neither will disappoint. And if you really want to, you can check out the Royals in September... At least you can see Zack Greinke pitch.


The Chiefs are down right now. That is unquestionable. But we are young, and this is a major transition time for us. We've got a new quarterback, Matt Cassell, that is going to have a good career. We have some exciting running backs, Larry Johnson and Jamaal Charles. And of course Dwayne Bowe. Defensively we have some very young players that are still learning the game, but some standouts like Tamba Hali, and our two corners Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr. But they are all very, very young, and can only improve. The problem with this team right now is the complete lack of offensive line. Cassell and company have not turned any heads yet for that exact reason. You can't be any good if there's nobody to block for you. Just look at David Carr. His career was defined by terrible protection. Trust me, Pioli and his lackeys are going to fix this problem. That's the other thing. We have brought in people that have proven themselves in other franchises. Pioli from New England, Todd Haley from Arizona. The jury is still out on them, but it hasn't even been a full season of their gaming philosophy, and they are completely overhauling this team. We expect great things, and we demand great things, but we are willing to be patient because we are Kansas City Chiefs fans and we love our team more than anything, and if these years of futility will lead to a championship, we will roll with the punches. That's just how we work.


Besides, perhaps the most beloved player in our history, Derrick Thomas, was an Alabama guy! What more could you want?


Come bleed Red and Gold with us. We would love to have you. And why not realize this now, rather than later when you show up to Arrowhead Stadium to root for whatever team you choose, feel the incredible atmosphere, and regret not being a Chiefs fan for life?


Best wishes,
Brendan