“Keep herm”

- consider it done!

The one thing we agree about last year’s season is “the record does not show it”. 2-14 was what we were, not on the cusp of the playoffs.

Here in KC we’re in a dire need for a defensive end, outside linebacker,right tackle and guard. That’s about close to 85% too me. Secondary we’re fine. Offensively the left side of the o-line we’re good. Running Back when we give Larry the carries he’s been productive and so has Charles. Receiver Gonzalez, Bowe will continue to get better, Bradley emerged as #2 guy without even being in training camp so he’ll get better, and Franklin is a rookie who’s only going to get better with his size and speed. That leaves quarterback in which not bad for a first year starter 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. So we can win with Tyler with him getting training camp to prepare as the starter and not the practice squad quarterback. The record doesn’t show it but if we can get guys to be productive at the positions I mention we can win a bunch of games next year. We’re not as far away as some of you may think when you breakdown the roster

As for as the coaching is concerned. I would prefer us to bring in a new guy that is a more of a X’s and O’s guy along with great motivational skills and leadership qualities, but if Herm is brought back I would like to see us at least get a new defensive coord. and offensively be a little bit more committed to runnning the football to bring balance to our offense.

Keep up the great work Coach Edwards. ALL of KC is behind you and we know that you will lead us back to glory veruy soon now.

AND NOW, Clark Hunt has RE-RE-affirmed Herm’s The Man!

A number of older free agents have been available, Herm has taken a pass. Can’t blame Vermeil for that! Herm should be held accountable, not a guy that hasn’t been in town for 3 years.

I appreciate your site and the features. You’ve done a marvelous job of getting most of us fans connected, especially with the likes of Goose, Czar, and Lenny in those past podcasts.

I would encourage you to further take off the gloves and do a couple of things that may not be possible, given your current status. By that I mean, your previously stated remark about some within the Chief’s family preferring that this site not exist, or words to that effect.

First of all, I’m disappointed at the remark. Any organization that fails to see the benefits of being transparent in matters of general public information is one that is either paranoid, short-sighted or both. Perhaps the new GM will have a different view? I would hope so, but this is an ongoing discussion for another time.

Secondly, and I’m not asking you to compromise your rice bowl with the Chiefs, if possible, given your access, I’d really like to know more about the key players behind the scenes. What’s their mojo, their hot buttons if you will, and how might they react to a given set of circumstances?

Alas, I know I’m asking for alot and probably more than you’re capable of delivering, but I thought someone had to attempt to raise the inner curtain.

See you back as KC Chiefs Head Coach in 2009 Herm!

Davin in Brooklyn, N.Y., writes: Hey Tim, love your work. I’ve been following the Jets disappointing season and now am looking forward to the draft for some impact players for the squad. However, the Vilma and Robertson trades last year had multiple stipulations and are a bit confusing to follow, (especially the Saints promising their second round pick to the JETS and Giants). I was hoping you can clarify where the Jets are picking in the draft next year.

Tim Graham: The New Orleans Saints acquired linebacker Jonathan Vilma from the Jets for a conditional draft pick. It started out as a fourth-rounder, but already has been upgraded to a third-rounder because Vilma played in more than 85 percent of the Saints’ defensive snaps. Vilma is a free agent, but if the Saints re-sign him before the market opens Feb. 27, then the Jets will receive the Saints’ second-round pick, and the New York Giants would get the Saints’ first-round pick as part of the Jeremy Shockey trade. Don’t count on that happening. The Saints want their first-round pick.

I hope that Clark isn’t clouding the GM hunt with a “Herm stipulation”. I’m not of the mind that Clark needs to hurry it up. I want him to make the right decision, but this waiting (for Godot) is driving me up the wall!

Herm is the city’s biggest snake oil salesman! His 85% remark was so unbelievable, no one is buying this time.

Baltimore has “aged” Ray Lewis flying around, Philly- Brian Dawkins. Derrick Mason, Kurt Warner, Hines Ward, Donovan McNabb– OBVIOUSLY, ALL TOO OLD FOR HERM! Here in KC, to be a good football team (according to Herm) you need youth!

Sadly, KC is no where close to the Steelers, Ravens, Eagles, even the Cards defenses. Of KC’s defensive unit – keepers are Carr, Flowers, Dorsey and DJohnson (maybe)– I’m not sure any of the others are bone fide NFL starters. That ain’t 85%, is it???

I get the sinking feeling new GM will be Bill K. and Styles for Pres. Of course, we get herm for another year. Cannot complain in that is clark’s plan if that is it (will not work but not my problem).

Another thing that stood out at me was COACHING ADJUSTMENTS and GAME PLANNING. Yes, coaching! Did you see some of the deliberately designed pass routes the Cardinals deployed to free up Fitzgerald with Boldin out? They ran many “pick type” and mid-field receiver crossing routes. Those routes really freed up the receivers. Each of the 4 divisional winners made game planning adjustments coming into the game and during the game. Stood out to me how the Chiefs don’t do that like other teams. I do believe it is time for our coaching staff to go. They just don’t game plan and adjust to team and during games like winning franchises. Pioli will expect that and demand that since that is one of the pillars that makes Bellichek…well Belichek. It’s a must in this league with the parity that’s the NFL.

Or could this be a sign that we wont be getting Pioli? Either way I am getting concerned over the talant level of good assistant coaches and defensive coordinators are starting to dwindle down and we need to at least hire new ones even if Herman is retained. “GUN’s GOT-TO-GO!”