The KC Chiefs just blocked me on Twitter. LOL Last night, I tweeted that for the 4th year in a row, the Chiefs are at the bottom of salary cap spending and that the owner, Clark Hunt, is hoarding cap dollars. The Chiefs commitment to mediocrity has made me not care much about being a fan... They responded with this DM. http://imgur.com/7VbfJ
I responded that it is good to know that the KC Chiefs have an immature teenager running their social media.
I, as a fan for my whole life of nearly 40 years, who have never seen the Chiefs in a Superbowl, nor have I seen a playoff win in nearly 20 years, nor have I seen a QB drafted in the last 27 years... I have a right to be pissed. The Kansas City Chiefs have no right to be pissy toward the fans. We are the ones paying your salaries. Shame on you, Chiefs. Oh, and congrats on 50 years of being in KC. 10 years of greatness, followed by 40 years of pathetic profiteering. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
"Your choice to be a fan."
Wow.
I know that Lamar and Carl take heat on this board, and rightfully so in some instances.
But this new regime has gone the fuck out of their way to alienate the fanbase, media and employees and focus on ridiculous shit instead of winning football games.
Empty stadium? Let's charge $200+ dollars a seat in an area that provides you with no extra amenities other than being able to avoid weather. And then blame "the economy".
Need to take a piss, media? We'll be escorting you to the bathroom.
Your office face the practice field? Those blinds better be fucking closed, or else.
Ticket takers and parking attendants get paid jack shit, but had always been comped tickets as a perk of the job. Not anymore.
Want to take a picture of the practice facility? Even if the team isn't practicing? Expect a security guard to demand you delete the picture, or he'll confiscate your camera.
Over age 40 and work for the team? Enjoy being systematically fired.
Rooms bugged, cell phones bugged, dozens of employees referring to working in fear, being intimidated.
Secret service guys roaming the sidelines, Chiefs employees making snarky comments on social media.
All leading to a 21-28 record.
Yep, it's my choice to be a fan, and I can guaran-god-damn-tee you that I won't spend another penny on this franchise until this regime is gone.
You hired an asshole, Clark - and he's making your franchise look even more inept than it did when your father ran things.
There's probably little doubt that this regime just doesn't care. And that's alright really. I don't even have a problem with the whole salary cap issue as long as you win. Money definitely doesn't equal success in the NFL... but you have to spending wisely and have the results to show for it. Unfortunately they haven't gotten the results to defend any of this activity. Especially not to be attacking fans.
The good news is teedubya already believes every conspiracy in the book, so when Pioli sends his CIA operatives there erase his memory with one of those flashy things, teedubya will be ready for it. [Reply]
388 votes right now. You guys all need to sign up for Reddit accounts and send that shit sky high. Tons of visibility if it hits the front page. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
"Your choice to be a fan."
Wow.
I know that Lamar and Carl take heat on this board, and rightfully so in some instances.
But this new regime has gone the **** out of their way to alienate the fanbase, media and employees and focus on ridiculous shit instead of winning football games.
Empty stadium? Let's charge $200+ dollars a seat in an area that provides you with no extra amenities other than being able to avoid weather. And then blame "the economy".
Need to take a piss, media? We'll be escorting you to the bathroom.
Your office face the practice field? Those blinds better be ****ing closed, or else.
Ticket takers and parking attendants get paid jack shit, but had always been comped tickets as a perk of the job. Not anymore.
Want to take a picture of the practice facility? Even if the team isn't practicing? Expect a security guard to demand you delete the picture, or he'll confiscate your camera.
Over age 40 and work for the team? Enjoy being systematically fired.
Rooms bugged, cell phones bugged, dozens of employees referring to working in fear, being intimidated.
Secret service guys roaming the sidelines, Chiefs employees making snarky comments on social media.
All leading to a 21-28 record.
Yep, it's my choice to be a fan, and I can guaran-god-damn-tee you that I won't spend another penny on this franchise until this regime is gone.
You hired an asshole, Clark - and he's making your franchise look even more inept than it did when your father ran things.
I'm pretty sure Clark Hunt likes assholes. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
"Your choice to be a fan."
Wow.
I know that Lamar and Carl take heat on this board, and rightfully so in some instances.
But this new regime has gone the fuck out of their way to alienate the fanbase, media and employees and focus on ridiculous shit instead of winning football games.
Empty stadium? Let's charge $200+ dollars a seat in an area that provides you with no extra amenities other than being able to avoid weather. And then blame "the economy".
Need to take a piss, media? We'll be escorting you to the bathroom.
Your office face the practice field? Those blinds better be fucking closed, or else.
Ticket takers and parking attendants get paid jack shit, but had always been comped tickets as a perk of the job. Not anymore.
Want to take a picture of the practice facility? Even if the team isn't practicing? Expect a security guard to demand you delete the picture, or he'll confiscate your camera.
Over age 40 and work for the team? Enjoy being systematically fired.
Rooms bugged, cell phones bugged, dozens of employees referring to working in fear, being intimidated.
Secret service guys roaming the sidelines, Chiefs employees making snarky comments on social media.
All leading to a 21-28 record.
Yep, it's my choice to be a fan, and I can guaran-god-damn-tee you that I won't spend another penny on this franchise until this regime is gone.
You hired an asshole, Clark - and he's making your franchise look even more inept than it did when your father ran things.
This is the makings of a fanifesto. I agree 100%. Each incident can be rationalized or explained. And I admit I've been a part of that because I've wanted to believe SO BADLY that we finally had the right leadership to bring a Championship to Kansas City.
I was wrong. We all were.
His first move was to bring in a QB who has been one of the least clutch QB's in the recent history of the NFL. And despite the building evidence, said leadership continues to point to the occasional rays of light emanating from the dog's anal orifice to say "See! He's the man. He'll get it!"
Then he got into a pissing match with one of the most respected men in the history of this franchise...because Scott was busy? Busy doing what, ordering Tyson Jackson's embroidered jersey?
Then in his first opportunity to reshape the team, he made a great decision to fire Herm only to bring in Todd Haley, a complete bust.
If you were available as a football player but Boston wasn't stamped on your passport card, forget it. It was the most incestuous time I remember since Deliverance.
The bottom line is this. The arrogance and entitlement that those guys brought in here looks a lot less like swagger and a lot more like a pathetic facade that is crumbling.
Clark, this city and fans love the Kansas City Chiefs. But not blindly, and not without demanding accountability for failures paid for by US. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
"Your choice to be a fan."
Wow.
I know that Lamar and Carl take heat on this board, and rightfully so in some instances.
But this new regime has gone the **** out of their way to alienate the fanbase, media and employees and focus on ridiculous shit instead of winning football games.
Empty stadium? Let's charge $200+ dollars a seat in an area that provides you with no extra amenities other than being able to avoid weather. And then blame "the economy".
Need to take a piss, media? We'll be escorting you to the bathroom.
Your office face the practice field? Those blinds better be ****ing closed, or else.
Ticket takers and parking attendants get paid jack shit, but had always been comped tickets as a perk of the job. Not anymore.
Want to take a picture of the practice facility? Even if the team isn't practicing? Expect a security guard to demand you delete the picture, or he'll confiscate your camera.
Over age 40 and work for the team? Enjoy being systematically fired.
Rooms bugged, cell phones bugged, dozens of employees referring to working in fear, being intimidated.
Secret service guys roaming the sidelines, Chiefs employees making snarky comments on social media.
All leading to a 21-28 record.
Yep, it's my choice to be a fan, and I can guaran-god-damn-tee you that I won't spend another penny on this franchise until this regime is gone.
You hired an asshole, Clark - and he's making your franchise look even more inept than it did when your father ran things.
I heard the interview with Lazlo, surprised to hear it was a planeteer (ie, he was actually well-spoken and didnt reference poop/antifreeze once).
I hope this picks up legs and he gets more interviews, he seemed very knowledgeable and together, even with a guy like Lazlo who likes to throw curveballs at people. [Reply]
Originally Posted by sedated:
I heard the interview with Lazlo, surprised to hear it was a planeteer (ie, he was actually well-spoken and didnt reference poop/antifreeze once).
I hope this picks up legs and he gets more interviews, he seemed very knowledgeable and together, even with a guy like Lazlo who likes to throw curveballs at people.
You don't know or aren't familiar with AriChiefs or Teedubya? He was AliChiefs before that.
