Chiefs: Note to Self – Relax, Enjoy the Ride

Chiefs: Note to Self – Relax, Enjoy the Ride – During the last couple games, down the stretch, the tension got to be too much for me, so I had to step away from the screen for awhile. I guess you could say I’m waaaay to invested in the outcomes of the Kansas City Chiefs games… and no, I’m not a bettor, never have been. While I could claim a bad case of hypertension, the reality is, I don’t enjoy these skin-tight-jeans games, as much as, when they blow their opponents panties off. So, I’ve had to have a little chat with myself about this conundrum. Chatting with myself? No, I’m not crazy… that I know of… but the Chiefs were 8-and-4 after 12 games in 2019, so, being upset with an 11-and-1 record this year, is, kind of, bonkers. Right? Of course, right! So, let’s see if we can find some relief by looking at the Chiefs record, after 12 games, over the interim of Andy Reid’s time in Kansas City: a little salve to soothe a suffering soul.

• 2020: 11-and-1
• 2019: 8-and-4
• 2018: 10-and-2
• 2017: 6-and-6
• 2016: 9-and-3
• 2015: 7-and-5
• 2014: 7-and-5
• 2013: 9-and-3

One Spoiled Fan?

Spoiled? Yep. Johnny Rotten, that’s me. Hard to say why, but after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, I figured they’d win everything in sight… by oodles and kaboodles. I guess it’s not as easy as that, is it? I’m likely too anxiously anxious for K.C. to actually become the next NFL Mega-dynasty and want to see that happen ASAP. OTOH, an 11-and-1 record might signal that this possible dynastic fantastic will keep me from chiropractic. Except, you see, it’s those pesky, stinky Steelers who are also now 11-and-1 (thank you Alex Smith!), irritating my grammatica Sciatica and upsetting my Chiefs highly respectable apple cart. If there’s one bad apple spoiling the whole bunch these days, it’s them Pittsburgers. Boy, I’d like to fry ’em alive (okay, I’ll stop).

In the meantime, let’s take a look at the first three quarters of each Chiefs season, over the past 24 years B.C.R. (Before Coach Reid), including all of the Martyball 90s, which also featured the sacktastical Derrick Thomas as well.

In bold, you can see the only other time that an 11-and-1 record has been achieved by the Chiefs over the past 31 seasons was 2003 (and K.C. should have at least gone to the SB that year IMHO). That fact alone, should allow me to rest easier… correct? So why do I always get so verklempt when I see men in Red and Gold leotards flashing across my boobtube? Maybe it’s because of what Adam Teicher said (you know you can always count on Teicher to cheer up any holiday season):

The Reason For the Season

Now, the Chiefs are going to the playoffs for the 6th straight season in a row. That should make any healthy heart hoppy. So, why is my Tickety-Tockity so Scroogity-Woogity and why do I still see a cardiologist on a regular basis? Maybe I shouldn’t be blaming the Chiefs, huh?

What’s more… the Chiefs are second in active streaks of making the playoffs. That’s why I was disappointed in the (perennially Super Bowl bound) Los Angeles Chargers when they took a 45-to-OhMyGod whuppin’ from the New England Patriots. If the Pats don’t make it to to playoffs this season… the Chiefs will have the longest active playoff streak going.* Not too shabby, eh?

*All other teams who actually made this list, only have one playoff appearance in a row, so they’re not included here.

While the Chiefs are in the running for the longest ACTIVE streak of making it to the playoffs. Here’s where they stand on the All Time List:

From USAToday Chiefs Wire:

“This marks the sixth consecutive season that the Chiefs have made it to the playoffs, tying the franchise record set by Marty Schottenheimer’s team in the ’90s.”

Here’s a Timeline look at the All Time List:

What About the Chiefs Offensive Defense?

Maybe Alan Haupt’s positive takes on the Chiefs defense are rubbing off on me. After what seemed like another miserable performance on Sunday evening, there was also this:

Remember David Bell’s 17-or-20 point cutoff as the standard for a good Defensive performance? Well, the Chiefs have kept 8 of their 12 opponents at, or under those numbers this season. Thank you Chiefs Defense… and David Bell.

FANgina Receding?

Matt McMullen at Chiefs.com has me relaxingly reclining in my barcalounger more and more. I say: Encore Matt, Encore!

My Heart Says: As I’m Accepting This Oscar…

I want to offer a Special Thank You to Matt, at the Chiefs website, plus, the Pointer Sisters for reminding me…

I also want to thank Sally Fields for speaking into creation exactly how I feel at this special moment:

“I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. I can’t deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!”

And Andy Reid must like me too…

Oh yeah, and then there’s this:

If the Chiefs keep this up, I’ll be the healthiest critter in God’s creation.

Let’s “wrap” this up, like we’re wrapping up a Christmas gift, the kind of gifts Tyrann Mathieu likes to give:

Ahhhh… I’m feeling better already. Howz abouts youz’s heart?

Hey Doc, can you check out my Liver, my Heart is feeling much better now.

Laddie Morse — ArrowheadOne

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