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Originally Posted by mschiefs1984
Well I wasn't talking about you in general but there are some who always make it out that Alex is to blame when the defense shits the bed. I just don't understand that logic at all. When the defense is laying an egg and the offense is producing then you need to upgrade the defense not the QB spot like some suggest.
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Defense needs upgrades at rush LB (need a viable third guy to provide depth and also keep Houston and Hali fresh) and CB.
But the rush LB is not a high dollar/high slot upgrade. You find a guy that fits what you do and draft the replacement. Or maybe pick up a guy who hasn't been schemed into that role yet but is a potential fit. It's a LUXURY upgrade.
The CB, looks like more of a need, though it appeared KC was set when the pass rush was dominating early in the year.
The offense has a lot more problems. QB, WR, OL, TE.
It's not Alex Smith's fault when the defense kicks rocks, not directly. Only thing you could even remotely say is that if they'd kept the second round pick and used it on a rush OLB or CB there, the defense would be better.
I wouldn't argue that.
Ultimately, as far as crying for a QB upgrade before defensive upgrades... QB is the single most important position and also the hardest to find a solution at. Therefore, more resources must be invested in finding an upgrade. The Chiefs other upgrade needs are much easier to locate.