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I'm going to assume the DL returns to form with Howard and Bailey coming back. Those guys were a lynchpin up front with DJ, and when we lost all three, the run defense bottomed out.
Other than QB, which won't be addressed until 2018 due to the dearth of QB talent in this coming draft, the Chiefs need to find a pass rusher, inside linebacker and guard in that order.
1. Houston is a gamble, Hali is done, and Ford is hit or miss. The Chiefs absolutely need to find an OLB.
2. Our ILBs are a crying shame. Average at best. If we don't find at least one blue chip ILB in the draft or FA, the defense will suffer again against top-flight rushing attacks.
3. Our guards are well below average, and that was a huge hindrance this year for our running game. Ehinger looked OK in limited duty, but shouldn't be counted upon. Fulton and Dr. Guard aren't NFL starters.
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