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The Star’s NFL predictions

2009-09-12T23:13:00.001-06:00

The Star's NFL predictions The Star's NFL predictions What cracks me up about these "predictions" is that everyone of them has the Saints scoring less than a TD more against the Lions than the Ravens against the Chiefs and a couple of them actually has the Ravens scoring more than the Saints. Are the Ravens that explosive of a team? Have the Saints lost explosiveness? Have the Lions

How the Chiefs can beat the Ravens

2009-09-09T08:23:00.001-06:00

In every game the underdog has a chance to set the tone and use advantages to win. It helps if the favorites make mistakes but is not necessary. Here is the game plan for the Chiefs to win.1. Limit opportunities for the Ravens pass rush. The Chiefs are terrible at pass blocking, the Ravens are one of the best in the AFC at rushing the passer. So, 90% of their passes in this game should be either

Pollard Cut

2009-09-05T17:05:00.001-06:00

Scotts Revenge for BradyJosh Looney: Released...CB Jackie BatesTE Tom CrabreeDE Dion GalesDE Bobby GreenwoodG Darryl HarrisWR Taurus JohnsonWR Ashley LelieDT Derek LokeyS Bernard PollardS Ricky PriceLB Zach ThomasRB Javarris WilliamsWR Rodney WrightPlaced on IR...G Colin Brown

Chiefs Outlook for 2009

2009-09-05T14:48:00.001-06:00

Here is my optimistic outlook for this season. WeekSUBJECT 1Chiefs @ RavensChiefs run the ball 45 times to keep QB out of hospital. Ravens win0-12Raiders @ ChiefsCassel is back Arrowhead is rocking but only because it is a double whammy-- Home Opener & Raiders week1-13Chiefs @ EaglesA trip to Philly and no one can have a cheese steak on the Haley diet1-24Giants @ ChiefsLucky schedule break,

Been A Long Time

2009-09-05T14:47:00.001-06:00

Been caught up writing my Manifesto. Spending the beginning of the season here in hell.

Chiefs select Mr. Irrelevant

2009-04-27T06:11:00.001-06:00

Chiefs select a Kicker to end the draft.

Chiefs Select Jake O'Connell

2009-04-26T16:51:00.001-06:00

Looks like a blocking TE although his pro day 40 time was good for a TE (4.66)

Kansas City Chiefs Select Javarris Williams

2009-04-26T15:46:00.001-06:00

A RB at this spot. Don't know this player and information on him is slim.

Leroy Hill

2009-04-26T15:22:00.001-06:00

According to the Seattle Times the Seahawks have removed Leroy Hill's franchise tag. That leaves him as an UFA. I like him as a player, however am concerned about his off field issues. Being arrested passed out behind the wheel is beyond irresponsible. He also had some weed in the car with him which isn't good.

Almost home..

2009-04-26T15:18:00.001-06:00

The Chiefs have two picks left and I am hoping we are very active in UDFA. There are kids that will be there that can help this team.

Kansas City Chiefs select Quinten Lawrence

2009-04-26T14:07:00.001-06:00

This will be an attempt at a deep threat. Might have been higher but suffered an ankle injury in college. McNeese State only had 10 teams show up at their pro day. Unknown if the Chiefs were one of those teams. He ran 4.42 at the pro day but still could not jump due to the injury. Intriguing pick at this point. He averaged almost 20 YPR in college so I am interested.

ESPN On the Raiders Draft

2009-04-26T14:01:00.002-06:00

Interesting interview with Cable. When asked about the offensive philosophy he said"We are going to run the ball and throw it over your head". I hope Cable really doesn't believe this and is just saying things to keep himself employed. That system hasn't worked in the entire time I have watched football. Pass rushing has gotten to the point to where the QB doesn't have time for that. The only

Chiefs draft Colin Brown

2009-04-26T12:28:00.002-06:00

Finally the Chiefs go O-Line. Don't know too much about him. 6'6 335 and since Mizzou runs a spread he should be athletic. Played RT in college which is what the Chiefs need. Duke Robinson is still available. I thought he would be the second OG off the board. Is there some secret information out on him that isnt available to anyone but the teams? He has been listed as the top OG available for

Chiefs select CB Donald Washington

2009-04-26T10:25:00.001-06:00

Interesting selection. The Chiefs need a Nickel/Dime back but is that the biggest need that could be filled at this point in the Draft?

OGs are going off the board quickly

2009-04-26T09:05:00.001-06:00

I don't think Duke will be there when the Chiefs make their 4th round pick. Must be happy with the OGs we got.

Did Marvin Lewis just offer Herm a job?

2009-04-26T08:46:00.001-06:00

Everyone laughed but Herm and then Herm told Marvin he is "doing great don't listen to us.". Interesting.

The three biggest head-scratchers of the first round

2009-04-26T08:42:00.002-06:00

I love this article. A must read.

Raiders draft Matt Shaughnessy

2009-04-26T08:39:00.001-06:00

First Oakland pick that makes any sense. At least to anyone outside of Al Davis's skull. This kid has Jared Allen type skills.

Chiefs draft Alex Mcgee

2009-04-26T08:28:00.001-06:00

Interesting pick. We might be looking at the Chiefs starting Des in Mcgee and Jackson.

Chiefs targets for day 2 of 2009 NFL Draft

2009-04-25T20:32:00.001-06:00

Michael Johnson - DEDuke Robinson - OGRashad Johnson - SShawn Nelson - TEShonn Greene - RBTyronne Green - OGTerrance Taylor - DTBrandon Tate - WRJohnny Knox - WRBrandon Walker - OGRhett Bomar – QBTJ Lang – OTJason Watkins – OTChase Patton - QB

AFC West 1st day draft recap

2009-04-25T19:57:00.001-06:00

Bad day for the West. At least the Chiefs did better than the other teams. Denver has used all of its picks acquired from the Bears to finish out the Cutler trade. Chicago will pick 140th overall to finish up that trade. IMO Da Bears stole Cutler. Denver wasted those picks and I'm lovin' it.Chiefs #3 overall – Tyson Jackson. Fits with the team, could have traded down and got him. Will be overpaid

NFL Network big head

2009-04-25T19:51:00.001-06:00

When they did the big head thing. Marshall Faulk looked just like Barry Bonds does normally(After Steroids).

Will the Chiefs Trade back into the 2nd round?

2009-04-25T17:46:00.001-06:00

Rey Maualuga is still available and is a steal at this point.

No contract for Cassel

2009-04-25T17:30:00.001-06:00

Colts on the Clock

2009-04-25T16:58:00.001-06:00

Best fit for Dorsey. I hope we can move him.

The Coach on the Chiefs 1st round pick

2009-04-25T16:47:00.001-06:00

Oher?

2009-04-25T16:20:00.001-06:00

Oher still is undrafted. He is my top RT on the board. Can we trade Dorsey and get Oher?

Dorsey

2009-04-25T16:13:00.002-06:00

When do we trade Dorsey? It looks like Maclin is going to Philly and the Browns have traded down again. I was hoping a Maclin for Dorsey deal will work when he started slipping.

Donks get it wrong again!

2009-04-25T16:12:00.001-06:00

I don't know what they are doing but am glad they did. Ayers just doesn't fit.

Browns trade down again

2009-04-25T15:58:00.001-06:00

Damn I am jealous.

SD got it right

2009-04-25T15:56:00.001-06:00

Hard not to with the talent level they have. English is a great fit for them and reduces the risk of Merriman not being 100%.

Donks screw it up too!

2009-04-25T15:49:00.001-06:00

I like the guy they picked and he fits in Josh's offense but they signed 2 of him as free agents. They now have 7 or 8 RBs on the depth chart. Insane!

Donks on the Clock

2009-04-25T15:29:00.001-06:00

Donks have to pick Orakpo IMO. Best 3-4 guy on the board.

Green Bay is on the Clock

2009-04-25T15:08:00.001-06:00

I think that B.J Raji is the obvious choice.

The Raiders draft the fastest WR not the best

2009-04-25T14:40:00.002-06:00

No surprise, coming from Al Davis. Good for the Chiefs.

I like the player hate the pick

2009-04-25T14:37:00.001-06:00

A 3-4 DE is not worth what a 4-3 DE is worth and Jackson will get a bigger contract than Jared Allen received from the Vikes last year.

The Chiefs have picked…

2009-04-25T14:25:00.001-06:00

The Chiefs have drafted Jackson. I like the pick just not at #3.

The Chiefs are on the Clock!!!!!

2009-04-25T14:15:00.001-06:00

The Rams have selected Jason Smith from Baylor. Great pick for them. I still think the Chiefs need to pick Crabtree or trade down.

The Rams are on the Clock…..

2009-04-25T14:05:00.001-06:00

10 mins until the Chiefs pick…

The Draft has started!

2009-04-25T14:04:00.001-06:00

The Lions are on the clock officially and draft well you already know…..

Draft day setup

2009-04-25T13:10:00.002-06:00

I am prepared for the Draft with draft, beer that is.Check out my birthday present from my wife (The Keg-orator), and my mom (The tap handle).

Jets trying to move up to #2

2009-04-25T12:50:00.001-06:00

According to NFL Network pre-draft coverage. Bad news for the Chiefs. If Sanchez is off the board will be hard for the Chiefs to trade down. Hopefully it doesn't work out with the Jets and Rams. Better trade for the Chiefs…

Cassel signed 6 years $36 million guaranteed

2009-04-25T12:21:00.001-06:00

According to NFL Network pre-draft coverage. Less guaranteed than Stafford.

What I think the Chiefs will do

2009-04-25T09:15:00.001-06:00

Trade down from #3 into the 6-10 range and pick DE Jackson, LB Curry, or WR Crabtree. I will be blogging the draft at http://ddsuperblog.blogspot.com/

My Dream Scenario

2009-04-25T09:12:00.001-06:00

All of this clearly will not happen but this would make my day. Here are the moves…. Trade Dorsey to Atlanta for their #1 and their DE if we go to the 3-4Trade #3 overall to Redskins for #13, Jason Campbell and another pick this year or next.We now have #13 and #24 Trade Cassel to Denver for #12Now have #12 and #13 and #24 Trade #13 to Arizona for Boldin Trade #12 down and pick up a second

Sad day for Chiefs fans...Sadder day for Tony G

2009-04-23T20:41:00.002-06:00

As you have no doubt already heard Tony G has been traded to Atlanta. While this is disappointing, Tony no doubt wanted out and did not commit to us no matter what the politics say. I am glad it is the Falcons and not the Giants as Tony would head to Arrowhead as the enemy this year if that was the case. Anyways, I predict KC in the Playoffs and ATL on the outside looking in. That would no doubt

Position Value Chart

2009-04-23T19:47:00.002-06:00

I find that positions have value just as draft picks do. The tiers listed show: Tier 1 is multiple pro-bowl type evaluation, Tier 2 is a solid starter, and Tier 3 is just below solid starter. I know pro teams look at guys in a lot more tiers but this is just how I look at it. It helps to match up with a draft chart when determining if someone is a reach or not. QBLTRBWRDEOLB Tier

Why Not Curry at #3? Part II

2009-04-23T07:22:00.002-06:00

Why Not Curry at #3? I have had a lot of questioned emailed to me as to why not Curry at #3. Here is my response.The reason I consider drafting Curry at #3 non sense is for a variety of reasons. I do think Curry will be a fine player but not a top 5 pick. I will admit I love the way he plays and have seen interviews with him and he seems like a great kid. His comments about wanting the Lions

Lots of good stuff from the Coach!

2009-04-17T17:12:00.001-06:00

Opportunities abound for 2009 Chiefs!

2009-04-14T19:28:00.001-06:00

I see this schedule as a big opportunity for the Chiefs to win the AFC West. I will break it down fully in the coming months but the biggest complaint I have heard thus far is the 4 game stretch against the NFC East. I like it for a few reasons. One is that it is best to get those tough out of conference games out of the way early. The other reason is the Giants are on the end of a 3 game road

Chiefs Schedule released – NO Primetime again!

2009-04-14T17:05:00.001-06:00

Hope you out-of-towners like me have the Sunday Ticket WkDateMatchupTVTime1Sun, Sept. 13at Baltimore RavensCBS1 p.m.2Sun, Sept. 20vs. Oakland RaidersCBS1 p.m.3Sun, Sept. 27at Philadelphia EaglesCBS1 p.m.4Sun, Oct. 4vs. New York GiantsFOX1 p.m.5Sun, Oct. 11vs. Dallas CowboysFOX1 p.m.6Sun, Oct. 18at Washington RedskinsCBS1 p.m.7Sun, Oct. 25vs. San Diego ChargersCBS1 p.m.8Bye 9Sun, Nov. 8at

Why Not Curry at #3?

2009-04-14T06:28:00.002-06:00

I have had a lot of questioned emailed to me as to why not Curry at #3. Here is my response.The reason I consider drafting Curry at #3 non sense is for a variety of reasons. I do think Curry will be a fine player but not a top 5 pick. If we traded down to say 7 or 8, then I would see Curry as an option. Here is my list of what a top 5 pick should be in order:1. Franchise QB (I don't think there

Closed Polls

2009-04-13T18:17:00.001-06:00

Big wins for Cassel trade was good for the Chiefs and Cassel being the Chiefs QB on opening day. All that despite the fact that Cassel got a late start. Thanks all for voting!

Roster moves

2009-04-13T17:32:00.001-06:00

Of course I draw up this big chart, post it and then the Chiefs make some big moves. I will take these one by one.Signing Goff – Great move as a stopgap at RG.Signing Zack Thomas – Another great stopgap. Hopefully this means I can quit hearing the Aaron Curry nonsense.Waiving Franklin – Ho-Hum… Does anyone care? I find it interesting they let him go at this point but was worthless last year. Now

Chiefs needs for 2009 and beyond...

2009-04-09T05:36:00.003-06:00

The chart above shows where I feel the Chiefs are solid (Black), where an upgrade is needed (Red), where the player is older and will need replaced soon (Blue) and guys that are really in a year where they will have to prove something (Green). Click the picture to enlarge. The positions listed are ones that I feel are key positions and will be on the field quite a bit. There are 31 positions on

Peter King on the Cutler trade....

2009-04-06T21:57:00.002-06:00

I was reading Peter King's article on the trade and there were some things that blew me away.But as the deal went down, McDaniels, who watched every offensive snap of more than 10 Bears games with Orton playing, got more and more impressed with Orton's arm, his decision-making and his ability to extend plays when the pocket broke down. Really? Impressed with Orton? Are you kidding me?In the end,

How The (AFC) West Can Be Won

2009-04-02T20:43:00.002-06:00

Some call me crazy, others will call me a fool but the reality is the Chiefs are in their best position in years to win the AFC West this season. Why you might ask? They were awful on defense and inconsistent on offense last year. How can I be so optimistic? It is easy. The DefenseI have no doubt the KC defense will get much better next year even without a fantastic addition from the draft. The

Cutler traded to Bears!!

2009-04-02T16:32:00.002-06:00

Great deal. Cutler out of the AFC West is the best thing that could happen outside of being traded to the Chiefs. The Donks got a lot of out the deal but it is very similar to what the Colts got for Elway and they did nothing with those picks.Per ESPN:Here are the trade details: The Bears will send their No. 18 pick in 2009 and top pick in 2010, a third-round pick in 2009 and quarterback Kyle

If I were in Scott Pioli’s shoes…….

2009-03-31T21:57:00.002-06:00

I would send my friend Josh a text saying the following…Jsh, sry 2 heA bout yr ruff *t as a hed coach. As yr pal Ill DY a boon n wl nd yr hlp 2 convince my fans we md a gud deal. giv me Jayn yr 1st rnd pik +I wl giv u Matn my 3rd rnd pik. Ull av d QB u realy wtd n my fans wl tnk I stuk it 2 d Broncos. Win2. gr8 4 both sides. yr Pal, SctIf you have trouble reading that… I don't blame you. I needed

Cutler to be traded….

2009-03-31T21:27:00.002-06:00

It is being reported by ESPN that Bowlen is willing to talk to teams about trading Cutler. Done deal. Congrats Pioli. Even if Cassel is a $14 million backup QB this year, a 2nd round pick for a backup QB, some defensive leadership, and the Donks losing their pro bowl QB and that is priceless!From ESPN: Denver Broncos president and CEO Pat Bowlen on Tuesday released the following statement:"

Broncos to trade Jay!!

2009-03-31T21:21:00.000-06:00

My favorite throwback helmet - The Drunken Donkey

2009-03-25T06:27:00.001-06:00

I was looking at websites today and Gretz had my favorite throwback helmet of all-time on there. You can click on the link to the full article below, I am just sharing with you the Drunken Donkey! The Denver Broncos have a long history that their fans are proud of... Trust me, here in Colorado this is not one of those things...Throwback Nonsense"If it’s hard to see just how horrible that helmet

Mock Draft

2009-03-24T06:34:00.000-06:00

Inside NFL Live

2009-03-24T06:33:00.001-06:00

Q&A with Head Coach Todd Haley - 3/17

2009-03-19T22:08:00.000-06:00

The Chiefs Sign 3 New Players

2009-03-19T21:56:00.001-06:00

The Chiefs Sign 3 New PlayersI thought about this one long and hard. I reviewed all the evidence and despite my initial hatred of these signings, I love them. Let me break down the reasons….Bobby Engram – Bobby is old. Not just old, but four years older than Tory Holt the best veteran WR on the market. My initial response was WTF is going on?? I listened to Coach Haley’s press conference and

Herm Role playing for the Donks

2009-03-17T21:09:00.000-06:00

Cutler to the Chiefs? Gaining ground!

2009-03-16T19:23:00.000-06:00

Jay Cutler is more than upset right now. Jay doesn't trust Coach Josh McDaniels at all. That is a big problem for the Donks. That is good for the Chiefs in every way, shape, or form. One possibility is that Jay stays in Denver unhappy, another is that Jay gets traded somewhere else and Sims or a rookie starts in Denver and another is that he is traded to KC for their QB without a jersey #.I have

NFL Video Top 10 Pass Rushers: Derrick Thomas

2009-03-12T22:29:00.000-06:00

Great blocking from the RT

2009-03-12T22:19:00.000-06:00

What should the Chiefs do with all that Cap space?

2009-03-12T22:01:00.002-06:00

According to ESPN, the Chiefs are still sitting on approximately $36 million. How can the Chiefs spend that money wisely? I believe that is an easy answer and can set the Chiefs up in good shape long term. Here is where that money should go.1. The rookie cap should be around $9 million. That is based on the 2008 rookie cap numbers. According to ESPN, the Chiefs had $8.2 million and change to pay

Offseason Wish List revisited

2009-03-08T18:25:00.003-06:00

Surprisingly, the Chiefs did nothing at all in free agency. The Chiefs did pull one big move in trading for Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel for only a 2nd round pick. While I was not incredibly impressed with Cassel given the amount of talent around him, there is a reason Pioli is the General Manager and I am not. So here is to hoping he has it right because if we can get a frachise QB for a second

Happy times at Arrowhead

2009-03-08T17:59:00.003-06:00

D and T Tailgating before the gameOriginally uploaded by bonesjacksonDecided to test Blog from a flickr photo. This was taken prior to the Chiefs - Bengals game in 2007 when Tony Gonzalez broke the all time TE TD record. We won that one 27-20 to go to 3-3 on the season with things looking up. Since that game the Chiefs have only won 3 games and undergone many changes.Here is to more happy days at

Vrabel's Teleconference and Arrowhead Greatness

2009-03-08T16:20:00.003-06:00

I was digging through the transcript of the Q&A session with the new Chiefs LB on the official site of the Chiefs and stumbled upon something I think anyone that has been to Arrowhead in good times and bad times can understand. Mike Vrabel understands our home game pain.“That was the first thing I told him (Coach Haley), if we can get this thing back to where this is a tough place to play and we

Donkey Disarray

2009-03-02T01:19:00.006-07:00

It seems the Donks just can't keep shooting themselves in the leg. Err bad use of words but apparently, Brandon Marshall was arrested last night which would be his 4th arrest in his short NFL career. This coming the day after Jay Cutler reported being hurt that the Donks tried to trade him for Matt Cassel. Cutler also called for his teammates to give the Broncos problems. So far, the events seem

Analyzing the Cassel to the Chiefs trade

2009-02-28T21:41:00.004-07:00

With all the word going around about the Chiefs and New England trade for Matt Cassel, there are lots of opinions flying around that don't really explain anything. I am going to admit that I am not happy with this deal. I will get to my explanation of that after I explain that the Chiefs got a good deal if they believe Cassel is a potential franchise QB. Lets look at what a couple of experts said

Cutler to Chiefs?

2009-02-28T15:41:00.004-07:00

According to Adam Schefter, the Donks were taking a three team trade which would put Cassell in Denver and Cutler in Detroit or Tampa.Per NFL.ComAlso, the Lions approached the Broncos about a trade for Cutler, trying to dangle Cassel as bait. Once again, Denver debated the deal and opted against it apparently. What made it a moot point was that while all Tampa, Detroit and Denver engaged in trade

New QB and Vet LB in town...

2009-02-28T15:13:00.003-07:00

According to the Star it is a done deal. Too bad, I think that Tyler Thigpen is a better option long term. I am glad we only are giving up a second round pick.Cassell and Vrabel for the Chiefs' second-round pick Those are the details. The Chiefs get a starting quarterback and

Waters to Chiefs "I want out!"

2009-02-27T02:20:00.005-07:00

According to Jason Whitlock, Brian Waters wants out of KC. According to the Star:Waters asked for his release two days after a brief meeting with new head coach Todd Haley and after being told by first-time general manager Scott Pioli that he had no interest in meeting with Waters, the source said.Notice the negitive tones used by Whitlock to introduce Pioli.The Cardinals players told Waters and

Chiefs Offseason Wish List Updated

2009-02-27T00:58:00.004-07:00

I have been traveling to the most god awful region of the world and downloaded some research information to know what I was rooting for in free agency and the draft a little better. I also watched quite a bit of the combine and was impressed with several of my guys. I wasn’t greatly impressed by Sanchez in the throwing drills but he showed the ability to make the throws and apparently wowed in

Presidential address and the water carriers

2009-02-24T21:50:00.003-07:00

President Obama gave a really good speech tonight. The same however could not be said for the response. Bobby Jindal gave a terrible response. I will say that the guys giving the response are at a little bit of a disadvantage in that they are unable to prepare as long as the President but Jindal didn't even rehearse his family story enough to make it sound fluid. I think he may have just cost

Michael Vick to the Chiefs?

2009-02-17T20:11:00.001-07:00

I am not advocating this at least at this time. I am just thinking of the possibilities of the offense we ran at the end of the season with the last version of Vick we saw. It is like the Wildcat on every play with someone that can really pass… Anyways, as of right now I want him sent to a team that won’t use him right against the Chiefs. Oakland would be a nice place after all Al Davis might be

Obama's Foreign Policy

2009-02-17T19:36:00.001-07:00

I was reading The Emerging Obama Foreign Policy on Stratfor which for those that have never heard of Stratfor, it is a great way for your average person to get a professional intelligence report. For a price, a business can purchase more detailed intelligence services. It appears the biggest change in foreign policy thus far is a change in tone. A change in tone is very important but IMO is not

Chiefs coaching staff

2009-02-17T18:17:00.002-07:00

Well Todd Haley has announced his coaching staff or at least the people that will be on it. I am really not thrilled with the defensive coaches selected and they did not release who is filling what role. What is great is the KC Star’s reaction to the way the Chiefs are being ran. They used to have Carl Peterson who was really someone they loved to hate now with Pioli, the Star is trying to make

Does BJ Penn deserve a rematch?

2009-02-17T18:05:00.001-07:00

I think BJ does. No one can honestly say that GSP's corner did not break the rules. Also no one can claim that Vaseline did not help GSP navigate BJ's guard.

A-Fraud

2009-02-17T17:47:00.001-07:00

I am not buying anything Alex is selling. He took his millions, bought a nice PR staff and gave a nice looking speech. What a load!

Thoughts on Fred Taylor

2009-02-16T19:27:00.001-07:00

I was reading the NFL headlines and caught this one about Fred Taylor. I couldn’t believe it. This is an idiotic move IMO. A team should never just release a locker room leader that wants to be there and not give him the option of re-signing. Fred's production slipped a little bit last year and clearly needed his contract down sized but the guy still can play and shows the kids on the team

My Stimulus Plan

2009-02-16T18:28:00.003-07:00

Well the stimulus plan has been passed and will be signed by President Obama in Denver tomorrow. I have a 4 part plan that I would have pushed for if I was a leader in Washington. The final package was better than the House and Senate versions but would not be as effective as my plan.1. Cancel the remaining TARP funds. The TARP plan was completely ineffective and was wasted by the banks that

First Blog

2009-02-16T17:10:00.000-07:00

This is my first blog. I will write about everything on here. I am very interested in politics, sports (mostly the NFL and the KC Chiefs) and technology.