I can remember, growing up, taking a lunch to school and not knowing what I’d get when I sat down to eat it. Has that ever happened to you? Well, I hope you don’t mind, but what you’re about to consume today… because no one knows what they’re going to get here either.
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Dynasty Squawk
A year ago, so much of the offseason chit-chat was centered around the idea that the Chiefs were on the verge of a burgeoning dynasty. Some have expressed this offseason that they’re glad that kind of conversation has died on the vine. Well, I recently heard Trey Wingo say that the Chiefs Super Bowl loss in February this year hasn’t tarnished Patrick Mahomes legacy at all. If that’s truly the case, then the Chiefs should still be on the dynasty path right?
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AFC Rivalry Locks
Last summer David Best penned a piece for us here at ArrowheadOne on the Chiefs biggest AFC rivals which included: Baltimore, Indianapolis, Buffalo and Denver. That was based upon each team’s draft in 2020, and I’d agree with all of those except the Broncos. This year, I substitute the Titans and the Browns. In fact, Cleveland has one of the best rosters in the league and if their coaching staff can up it all together, they could be a formidable foe for the next few years.
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1st Team Shocks
Fans may be shocked when a rookie takes over as a first team starter for the Chiefs this season. However, I won’t be shocked at all if Creed Humphrey is one of the 1st team starters. I know, I know… I’m harping again… So I’ll give you another possible starter you may not expect: Joshua Kaindoh. You see, if FClark is a no-go, and Taco is a bust, and, and…. Chew on that one a while before you try to trade it for someone else’s lunch meat.
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Heads of Rocks
This goes back a ways. First (or who knows, maybe I should just says “continuing with”)… someone(s) (I really know who they are, but thought it might be kinder to spare the rod… ), wrote a piece saying: “Chiefs Being Cheap With Chris Jones is Beyond Stupid” … then another writer for another web site wrote: “Patrick Mahomes and His Big Dumb Cartoon Money” … but as we see, both got paid and paid well, and… they continued to produce, is the point. The same will eb true of Tyrann Mathieu. I’d be most shocked if Mathieu didn’t have a nice extension all signed and sealed by the time it was time to pack a sleeping bag for camp. What’s ye old saying? –> “Patience is a virtue.”
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Former Chiefs Jocks
Bobby Bell was born on June 17th 1940. He was interviewed last summer following he Chiefs first Super Bowl win in 50 years. Here’s what he said:
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Priest Holmes is another running back who played for the Texas Longhorns and in 1996 his head coach was John Mackovic, who at one time coach the Chiefs from 1983-to-1986. Mackovic and Holmes led their 6-and-4 Longhorns into the Big XII Championship game against the high powered and perfect 10-and-0 Nebraska Cornhuskers, and, well, here’s Holmes half time talk to the team:
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The Longhorns went on to beat the Cornhuskers 37-to-27. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Raven but had an outstanding career right here in K.C.:
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Today, Holmes is still busy with his foundation which helps out youth. From fanbuzz.com:
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“Nowadays, the former football player is focused on the Priest Holmes Foundation, which aims to help young students maximize their potential and achieve success. He founded the organization in 2005 while he was still a member of the Chiefs.”
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Tailgates & Gridlocks
Alyssas Ochs at tripstodiscover.com wrote a piece two year ago ranking the top ten tailgating stadiums, and guess who she writes about first? That’s right, Arrowhead Stadium. Here’s what she said:
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“NFL football is a big deal in Kansas City, and the local fans here love their tailgating parties. Come here to try Kansas City-style barbecue and meet some of the friendliest people you’ll find anywhere. Arrowhead Stadium is a huge NFL stadium, and the parking lots open about 3.5 hours before game time. The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals share parking lots, so there is plenty of space to enjoy grilling out and having a few drinks.”
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You may be familiar with the topTen piece I did a couple of days ago, but of all those Top Ten lists, I’ll go with Alyssa’s.
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Flight SBLV Blackbox
Yep, Flight SB LV went down in a blaze of glory. The Black Box has been located and we’ve retrieved all the necessary data we can off of it, so………. let’s move on, because there’s no need to rehash old wounds any longer. K.C. has a roster which is championship… with championship caliber coaches, strength and conditioning staff, owners, front office, scouting team, GM… need I go on? So….
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2022 Chiefs Mocks
I’m aware that’s it’s like predicting the weather a year early, but some sites have already begun to mock the 2022 NFL Draft. So, why not take a peak? It’s not like it’s going to snow on you on July 4th.
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- 247sports.com has the Chiefs taking a WR out of Clemson at pick #32: Justyn Ross
- Yardbarker.com has K.C. taking a TE: Jalen Wydermyer with the 32nd pick.
- Profootballnetwork.com has the Chiefs taking a WR/RB:Ainias Smith with the 32nd pick.
- Draftwire.USAToday.com has the Chiefs taking a WR out of Alabama: John Metchie III with the 32nd pick.
- Coasttocoastscouting.com has K.C. taking an Edge Rusher: Drake Jackson, with the 32nd pick.
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There are many more of course, but what I find incredibly fortifying that they all have K.C. with the 32nd pick… and we all know what that means: can you say, P A R A D E ? !
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2021 Hard Knocks
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Yawn! Still yawning……..
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Happy 4th of July to one and all! If you don’t care so much for Fireworks, perhaps you’d enjoy some Advanced Drones with Lights along with the William Tell Overture, 2:01.
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Laddie Morse — ArrowheadOne
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