the art of war

I just watched a very good interpretation on Sun Tzu on History Channel. The Art of War applies to the Art of NFL Football and Life and Capitalism and etc. I have at least three copies of this book some more understandable and practicle than others. I see that the Chiefs can and should apply these principles to TEAM.

Discipline - Follow the orders of your leaders "Explicitly". The TEAM is first. Objective is the reason for battle, Winning only objective.

Pioli - Job description is providing means and enviroment for Winning. Strategic. Coercing talent and identifying weakness in enemy and subterfuge (ala Denver QB situation) to benefit the Chiefs.

Haley - Job description to implement Tactical plan to overcome enemy in battle. Emplace subordinates in position to carry out plan of attack in game/battle situations. Allowing enviroment for sub components and players to Perform.

Players - Job description to perform functions assigned regardless of cost. Do not question the leaders/subordinates of Team. Perform job function at 100% of ability.

The Art of War is I believe a theory to avert War and to practice political policies to prevent it whenever possible. NFL Football is politics failed and the best TEAM wins. The best TEAM has the probability of winning 90% of time. Pioli and Haley are responsible for putting the best TEAM on field, that is their responsibity and what they will be held accountable for. In NFL 90% is usually unattainable BUT...

As Fans we are not required to perform to enhance the TEAM concept. As KC fans we have always tried to make it as difficult for the enemy to communicate as possible during the battle. I've been hoarse on Monday many times. We need to not allow the enemy to gain intelligience about our team even though we wish to know the inside info.

We need to support our Leaders even though they tell us nothing. As fans we have the right to question when they under-perform or fail. The season will start soon enough and we will see the implementation of Pioli/Haley's Warcraft.