Five Questions With: Arrowhead Pride

by Tim on Sep 7, 2007 12:18 PM CDT in News Comment 19 comments

Well, it's go time, people. The regular season is upon us. And with that, we present our first "Five Questions" with a regular season opponent--in this case, our boy Chris over at Arrowhead Pride. From the keyboard of a Chiefs fan:

1. What should Texans fans expect out of Larry Johnson in Week One? He seems to have made it clear that he's still rounding into shape, so we are hoping that he doesn't get his typical 68 carries against Houston. So what's it going to be--how many carries for your franchise RB?

AP: Herm Edwards has said that No. 2 RB Michael Bennett will carry at least part of the load, but I imagine that Larry Johnson still gets within a few carries of his 26 carry per game average of last year. My guess would be right around 20.

2. Having had to live through the last five (5) years that comprised The David Carr Era, we know a thing or two about QBs who don't quite live up to their potential. What's the current thinking on Brodie Croyle? To us, it seemed like the Chiefs really, really wanted him to be their starter this year, but Croyle played poorly enough that the coaching staff just couldn't do it. Do you expect him to be starting before the season is over?

AP: Croyle played himself out of a starting job this preseason, and the Chiefs' coaches didn't have much choice other than to turn the ball over to veteran backup QB Damon Huard. With that said, Huard is not a long-term solution for the Kansas City Chiefs, and I expect Brodie Croyle to be the starting QB at some point in the regular season. The current thinking on Croyle is split down the middle. A lot of fans say give him a chance, while a lot still say he'll never amount to anything. There is far from a consensus on the kid right now, especially after his poor showing in the preseason.

3. Willie Roaf is gone. Will Shields is gone. Hell, even Jordan "Turnstile" Black is gone (we're waiting on a thank-you note, by the way). Worried about the offensive line?

AP: The offensive line is my biggest worry to begin the season. Those two veterans you mentioned are future Hall of Famers and anytime even just one of those is lost, you're looking at years to get back up to speed. With the exception of Pro Bowl G Brian Waters and our biggest free agent acquisition (LT Damion McIntosh), our line is filled with average to below-average players. Hopefully this is something we will be able to address in the draft next year.

And no thank you note needed for Jordan Black. Give it a few games and we'll be sending you one.

4. First prediction...Sunday's game...what do you see as the final score? Why?

AP: Since neither offense is firing on all cylinders, I think you have to shoot for a low scoring game. I'm going 24-13, with the Chiefs scoring a defensive touchdown to seal the game.

5. Fill in the blank: The Chiefs' record come January 3, 2008 will be 6-10.

Thanks again to Chris for playing, and make sure to check out Arrowhead Pride throughout the season to watch them mock the Texans for signing Jordan Black. Our answers to Chris' questions can be found here.

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I wonder

Do you think he was being sarcastic in his answer to number 4? It's so hard to convey that on these message boards.

(Unless he actually thinks KC will win this game by 11 points. Which is, um, less than likely.)

Is it too early to hook Jacoby Jones up with Darcy Maeda?

by MDC on Sep 7, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Less than likely?

Finish over .500 at least once then start claiming you can beat a playoff caliber team.

by Chiefs 07 on Sep 7, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zuh?

I'll grant you that Texans fans may not be the best candidates to comment on winning football, but c'mon...you really think the Chiefs are "a playoff caliber team?" I never say never, but I think there's a better chance of the Texans trading for David Carr than there is of K.C. making the playoffs.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 7, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Biggest loss was Will Shields

Couple new D tackles, coupled with our defense getting another year under their belt, and we're a very similar team to last year. I can't figure out why you would say we're not a playoff caliber team--very similar to last year (and we're playing the NFC North). Any team that regularly splits with SD and DEN are potential playoff teams in my mind. Guess you guys might think differently.

by Chiefs 07 on Sep 7, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vegas thinks differently too

Thus, the Texans are favored by 3.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 7, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

Is it too early to hook Jacoby Jones up with Darcy Maeda?

by MDC on Sep 7, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Playoff Caliber

But wouldn't you agree that the loss of Shields looms rather large? I'll certainly defer to your knowledge of your team, but from the outside looking in it seems like the AFC is an awfully tough road for K.C. (and almost everyone else, for that matter) to hoe this year.

With regard to getting to play the NFC North, I'd like you guys against the Vikes and Lions, but I'd think the Pack and Bears take you.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Sep 7, 2007 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fourth

You are not as good as the Chargers, so you won't win the division. You are not as good as the Jags, the Ravens, the Steelers, the Bengals or (after this Sunday) even the Texans, so you will not get a wild card.

Other than that, you are TOTALLY "playoff caliber."

Is it too early to hook Jacoby Jones up with Darcy Maeda?

by MDC on Sep 7, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Less than Likely?

Finish over .500 at least once then start claiming you can beat a playoff caliber team.

We're not talking about beating playoff-caliber teams. We're talking about beating the Chiefs.

ZING!

Houston Texans: Wild Card 2007!

by 5stringJeff on Sep 9, 2007 7:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A+

Is it too early to hook Jacoby Jones up with Darcy Maeda?

by MDC on Sep 9, 2007 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

No sarcasm. I wouldn't be a good Chiefs fan if I didn't pick them to win. I don't think two offensive TDs and a field goal are crazy by any means.

The defensive TD? Well I just threw that in there to rile the Texans' fans up.

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by Chris Thorman on Sep 7, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quit poking us with a stick

One of these years, we will eventually bite. Or it could be this Sunday.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Sep 7, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Despite my score prediction

I think this will be a very even game.

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by Chris Thorman on Sep 7, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Margin

I was referring to the 11 point margin as sarcasm. I would expect you to pick your team to win, but you might have well gone with elevtytrillion to threeve as the final.

Is it too early to hook Jacoby Jones up with Darcy Maeda?

by MDC on Sep 7, 2007 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Signature Line

Before I make this prediction, remember my signature line is from the band Kansas, and it was never more fitting than when I make NFL predictions......

Houston 20
KC 13

There it is. It's out there and I can't take it back.

"...and if I claim to be a wise man, well, it surely means that I don't know". SL

by Southern Lion on Sep 7, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs