So a new QB and a new Head Coach in KC and they have already doubled their win total from last year. Does that mean they are for real are just been lucky? Digging in a little deeper seems to suggest they are for real. Let's start with the coach Andy Reed. Although the last years in Philly were not good, a new team and new beginning seem to be just what the Dr. ordered. From day one he had the respect of this team (which had been lacking for years with Haley and Crennel) and the players bought in completely. With good talent on this team they needed leadership and direction to execute. Also, bringing in Reed brought better coordinators and coaches. Previous coaches had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to get assistants, whereas Reed can bring some of the best in because of his reputation. It seems coaching has had the biggest impact on this team so far. Now to Alex Smith, although not looked at as a "franchise" quarterback and more of a "game manager" this guy wins. With a record of 23-5-1 over the last 3 years, (with good coaching, Jim Harbaugh, Andy Reed) how can you not think he has turned into a good QB. He may not have the best long ball, but knowing how to assess the risk and make a play with his feet and avoid a turnover may prove to be just as important. So are the Kansas City Chiefs for real? We will not really know until after the bye, week 10, when the schedule changes dramatically. So far they have played the worst team in the NFL, and 3 NFC East teams that haven’t looked good and that Reed knows. Games leading up to the bye do not pose to many challenges, but with all the division games after the bye it is not outrageous to think this team could go 1 and 5 in the division. With Denver, San Diego, and even Oakland playing well the Chiefs need to show up in the division to prove just how real they are!
Improved good solid team but until they beat somebody good jury is still out. Lets see them play a top 10 team a couple times then decide. Same as a few years ago when they made the playoffs didn't beat anyone over .500 just bottomfeeders during reg season the Balty came into their house in Jan and stoped them. Gotta beat somebody to be somebody!
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