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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's
I think we are done, the team we have now is the one we start the season with unless somebody gets injured. Just a gut feeling. I'm pretty surprised how conservative Pioli has been this offseason. He really did decide to take advantage of the 1-year grace period.
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New starting QB.
Gonzalez gone
Defensive transition from 4-3 to 3-4
New Coaching staff
Fired the scouting staff
New O-lineman
New linebackers (some just special teams): Vrabel, Thomas, Beisel, Robertson, Mays
New wide receivers: Engram, Copper, Wright, Jones
Plus the draft
So, they've theoretically improved the linebackers, special teams, offensive line and quarterback with veterans, and improved the defensive line (for the future, at least) with draftees. Considering things like possible late trades and a few more late signings, along with picking up up a training camp cut or two (or more, as I expect), I'm not sure I'd call that a particularly conservative offseason. You can't build football programs that become perennial winners in just one season when you don't have a strong base to start with.
For the Chiefs, this year is about laying the foundation for a winning program, letting the coaching staff get its feet wet, and teaching the players what it takes to win in the new system.