kkuenn 3,608 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24045670/ranking-nfl-best-worst-offensive-arsenals-weapons-2018 1. Kansas City Chiefs This has been building one year at a time for the Chiefs, who were relying on players such as Charcandrick Westand Jason Avant as meaningful weapons during their playoff run in 2015. It starts with Travis Kelce, who is the consensus second-best tight end in the league behind Gronkowski. In 2016, the Chiefs added Tyreek Hill, who graduated from his gadget return man role as a rookie into a real-deal wideout last season by posting a 75-1,183-7 line. Andy Reid & Co. drafted Kareem Hunt last season, and the running back produced 1,782 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, which was the 10th-best mark for a debuting runner in league history. The Chiefs likely will give him snaps off more frequently with the return of Spencer Ware, but Hunt already is one of the league's best backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 And Kelce is the only starting skill position player we have older than 25. Could get really fun around here the next 5 years If we can just get through some likely bumps in the road early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegoatee 1,781 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 If Alex Smith was the QB, I wonder where this article ranks us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If Alex Smith was the QB, I wonder where this article ranks us? 38th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If Alex Smith was the QB, I wonder where this article ranks us?Same. I don’t think most national pundits are as high on Mahomes as this city is. Plus I see little chance 2018 Mahomes is as good as 2017 Alex. But this is the path to get to a much higher ceiling for the whole group.IE: That skill group is stand alone top tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adamixoye 604 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If Alex Smith was the QB, I wonder where this article ranks us? 38th Same. I don’t think most national pundits are as high on Mahomes as this city is. Plus I see little chance 2018 Mahomes is as good as 2017 Alex. But this is the path to get to a much higher ceiling for the whole group. IE: That skill group is stand alone top tier. The premise of the article was independent of QB, OL, coach/scheme, etc. So it's basically saying Kelce/Hill/Hunt/Watkins are the top group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 It's great to see such talent in KC. A lot of guys with huge upside, hope they work out. I would still like to see us ranked #2 or #3, it's never a good thing to be put on display like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 It's great to see such talent in KC. A lot of guys with huge upside, hope they work out. I would still like to see us ranked #2 or #3, it's never a good thing to be put on display like this. You're right, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick being ranked at the top of all those QB and coach lists has sure hurt them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,608 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 You're right, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick being ranked at the top of all those QB and coach lists has sure hurt them Take away the cheating super bowls where the first 3 they were into taping controversy and it just might be very different. Still 2 sb rings would be nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Take away the cheating super bowls where the first 3 they were into taping controversy and it just might be very different. Still 2 sb rings would be nice to have. I don't believe those SB were illegitimate but that's not really the point...the point is that it's silly to think a Bill Barnwell column in the middle of summer is a bad thing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I don't believe those SB were illegitimate but that's not really the point...the point is that it's silly to think a Bill Barnwell column in the middle of summer is a bad thing for us. It's not a bad thing but a lower profile team with no target painted on the back always has the edge. Hopefully future rankings will be better in those terms. As seen by the Pats example they are seen as the team to beat while every detail of the organization is put on display by the media, which tends to blow things out of proportion (like the current Brady - BB struggle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 It's not a bad thing but a lower profile team with no target painted on the back always has the edge. Hopefully future rankings will be better in those terms. As seen by the Pats example they are seen as the team to beat while every detail of the organization is put on display by the media, which tends to blow things out of proportion (like the current Brady - BB struggle). Teams play the Pats like it's their Superbowl because they've had undeniable, sustained success, not because Bill Freaking Barnwell wrote a summer column that ranked them #1 in something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 The point is: "we don't want to be seen at as the team to beat, it's bad juju" is a fan cliche with little connection to reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonerborn77 276 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Should be a fun year on offense and the defense shouldn't be as bad as it was last year. I'm excited for this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefmanzada 466 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Should be a fun year on offense and the defense shouldn't be as bad as it was last year. I'm excited for this year! I'm very excite!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefmanzada 466 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Can't wait to see the first pass connection between Kelce and Mahomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefmanzada 466 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I don't think Kelce liked Smith that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarksvilleChief 193 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 As long as Andy doesn't start holding back in games because he doesn't want to run up the score. This is my fear. Having the "best" offensive weapons does no good if you do not utilize them. He needs to put the fear into to every team he faces. Do Not take your foot off their throats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Stop the Run..... w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,608 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Stop the Run..... w On defense? I agree. Teams will try and run to control the clock and field by keeping our offense off. We need to make the other team one dimensional and pass risk then hit out of them, none of this bend but dont break bs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Exactly, stop the run. That’s a back breaker. Run ball and stop the run is critical to closing out games. Not a lot of depth so gassing out the D line with running plays over and over is my biggest concern. I feel pretty good about our upgrade of the pass rush with Speaks. If Kpass and Ford can give them a breather now and then, the DBs should be able to survive now that Berry is back. I like keeping your foot on the gas, but most coaches seem to run the clock rather than give up pick sixs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moons314 2,463 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Weapons are great to have but I’m a little nervous that Reid might still get too cute. With this much talent the gadget plays are an unnecessary risk. Making sure Hunt gets 20 carries and running play action off of it should be all this offense needs to be top five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhitter 1,424 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 The point is: "we don't want to be seen at as the team to beat, it's bad juju" is a fan cliche with little connection to reality I agree. Besides...there are way more pundits and articles coming out claiming the Chargers to be the team to beat in the AFC West. I don't think this one article thrusts us into the spotlight in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,608 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I agree. Besides...there are way more pundits and articles coming out claiming the Chargers to be the team to beat in the AFC West. I don't think this one article thrusts us into the spotlight in the least. They got the same press last year and we saw how they did. Continue to beat them twice and own the division games we will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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