Is Renewed Roster a Test for Shottenheimer?

[Pass2Run]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

 

[Pass2Run]

Edit:

This roster is now leaning towards being stacked. Let's say Sam Williams plays to his potential, Parsons, Fowler, Ezeiruaku, Turner, Kneeland.

Then, I'm also really excited about Sanborn, and especially Murray with Marist Liafu.

I like what Solomon Thomas bring and I'm really starting to also like this Akingbesote guy.

In the secondary, we potentially have the best corner trio in the league. Throw in Elam and it really starts to Shape up. I'm also looking for my boy Juanyeh Thomas to push for a starting role. And he's good on teams.

With all the hype around Booker, Guyton, Beebe, plus already having Smith, you'd think our offensive line is staring to Shape up. I really like the depth there with players like Bass, Richards, Jones, etc.

My question is, does Jerry expect Shottenheimer to actually contend this year? What is Jerry's tolerance threshold for a guy like Shottenheimer if he takes this roster and tanks.

I think there's pressure to win now. Not much time for processes. Dak is getting old. It's now or never.

Does that out Shottenheimer on a short leash?

 

[Gambit]

A test? Possibly but not in the way you may be thinking.

I'm hearing that WR #2 was spearheaded and driven by Shotty. I think Osa was a priority for Shotty/Flus.

May be a test to see how investing in the roster more pans out, so less about Shottys performance and more about opening up some with trades and FA, if that makes any sense.

 

[Kwyn]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

I don’t think we have the defense to contend for a deep playoff run.

Just my opinion, obviously.

Assuming Dak and CeeDee are healthy, I expect the offense to be pretty potent

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Edit:

This roster is now leaning towards being stacked. Let's say Sam Williams plays to his potential, Parsons, Fowler, Ezeiruaku, Turner, Kneeland.

Then, I'm also really excited about Sanborn, and especially Murray with Marist Liafu.

I like what Solomon Thomas bring and I'm really starting to also like this Akingbesote guy.

In the secondary, we potentially have the best corner trio in the league. Throw in Elam and it really starts to Shape up. I'm also looking for my boy Juanyeh Thomas to push for a starting role. And he's good on teams.

With all the hype around Booker, Guyton, Beebe, plus already having Smith, you'd think our offensive line is staring to Shape up. I really like the depth there with players like Bass, Richards, Jones, etc.

My question is, does Jerry expect Shottenheimer to actually contend this year? What is Jerry's tolerance threshold for a guy like Shottenheimer if he takes this roster and tanks.

I think there's pressure to win now. Not much time for processes. Dak is getting old. It's now or never.

Does that out Shottenheimer on a short leash?

Schotty is headed to a 9-8 season. So in January the speculation on his tenure starts.

 

[JoeKing]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

It's quite humorous to me that the Cowboys could ever be considered contenders for a Super Bowl anytime soon after the disaster of last season. Making the playoffs would be a miracle.

 

[Blackrain]

The Super bowl is an unrealistic expectation even for Jerry.

We are in the division with the Super bowl champs and the other team that played in the NFC championship game.

Some good football to watch while seeing the players and coaching staff develop together and a puncher's chance at making the playoffs is a much more realistic expectation.

 

[Jipper]

It's quite humorous to me that the Cowboys could ever be considered contenders for a Super Bowl anytime soon after the disaster of last season. Making the playoffs would be a miracle.

I completely agree, this team has so many questions and while having added a couple of pieces they lost a bunch of pieces as well.

I've said all along it was going to take two full offseaons and two drafts to bring the team back to a level it could compete and im going to stick with that

I bet this team looks like crap the first half of the season and is very competitive in the backhalf - the problem is with their schedule its probably going to be an 8 win season at best

 

[DuncanIso]

I think we need one more draft.

 

[jazzcat22]

Not a test.
A test was last season, when the FO did nothing to help the team improve.
Kept MM and then the injuries hit.

This off-season they are trying to accomplish year 2 of a soft rebuild.
The test (if one wants to say it is) will be at the the beginning of the season to see it all on the field. New coaching staff, some new players. Waiting on several players to return to 100% healthy.

I say more of a learning curve than a test.

 

[atlantacowboy]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

KC did it the same way NE did it. Stout defense with a generational/ HOF QB. We have neither.

 

[TwentyOne]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

SMH

 

[Johannes44]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it.

This only works if you have a unit on the team that is capable of carrying it. The Cowboys have invested in their offense but it certain has proven that it cannot be counted on to carry the team.

 

[Bobhaze]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

The most overlooked part of KC’s recent SB success is their excellent defense. Yes they have a generational talent in Mahomes but without their defense they don’t win the SB 15 months ago.

Why do I say that? The 2023 chiefs had the NFLs #2 defense and their defense saved them twice in the playoffs. Against the AFCs #1 seed the ravens, Mahomes and the KC offense could only muster 17 points. But their D held NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in check and only 10 points. In the SB against SF their defense kept them in the game in the first half, holding the niners to 10 points while the chiefs offense sputtered, then woke up in the second half.

Could the Cowboys win a playoff game scoring only 17 points?

 

[Johannes44]

The most overlooked part of KC’s recent SB success is their excellent defense. Yes they have a generational talent in Mahomes but without their defense they don’t win the SB 15 months ago.

Why do I say that? The 2023 chiefs had the NFLs #2 defense and their defense saved them twice in the playoffs. Against the AFCs #1 seed the ravens, Mahomes and the KC offense could only muster 17 points. But their D held NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in check and only 10 points.

Could the Cowboys win a playoff game with only 17?

Yep Chris Jones was the unsung hero of those teams and really made a lot of that possible.

 

[Ranching]

You can win the Super Bowl with an imperfect team. Kansas City has done it. You need a cohesive team that strives to be complete even if they have weaknesses. They did what they can do strengthen the area of weakness.

This roster isn't perfect, but neither has the Chiefs' been. Let's say Javonte gets his burst back, and Blue hits. Plus, we brought in a bunch of low key talent as role players. I like what they've done.

Don't usually like when a poster, post about 10 threads a day, but I like yours, because you don't asked me to share my thoughts. Lol
This season was a test for BS, regardless. Long time assistant, getting his chance. Im excited for him and I do think he has the kiss butt skills needed to work with Jerry. He surrounded himself with a good staff and the FO made a few quality moves. Im excited to see the growth.

 

[shabazz]

The most overlooked part of KC’s recent SB success is their excellent defense. Yes they have a generational talent in Mahomes but without their defense they don’t win the SB 15 months ago.

^ This

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[shabazz]

Im excited for him and Im excited to see the growth.

Gross

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Stacked roster? Good grief man.

 

[maryquality]

The most overlooked part of KC’s recent SB success is their excellent defense. Yes they have a generational talent in Mahomes but without their defense they don’t win the SB 15 months ago.

Why do I say that? The 2023 chiefs had the NFLs #2 defense and their defense saved them twice in the playoffs. Against the AFCs #1 seed the ravens, Mahomes and the KC offense could only muster 17 points. But their D held NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in check and only 10 points. In the SB against SF their defense kept them in the game in the first half, holding the niners to 10 points while the chiefs offense sputtered, then woke up in the second half.

Could the Cowboys win a playoff game scoring only 17 points?

Currently? No.