I honestly think that KC can go a long ways towards fixing their issues by hiring Andy Reid if and when he's released from PHI.
Honestly, like Shanahan - I think it would serve him good to take a year off from coaching. 14 years in PHI is a long time and he could very well use the break, considering everything that has gone on in his life.
That being said... if he's ready to immediately start over, I say you go get him as well as a GM like the guy from SF (Vangio or something, I forget). Go get a GM that is strong and creative, someone that will work with Reid and whichever OC & DC he hires.
I think you need creative young minds at the GM and Scouting level - but,
you need hard, walrus tusked leadership at HC. Reid brings that and you focus on that elusive brass ring for KC - the franchise QB. It may or may not be in this draft class, but look what Reid did with McNabb.
Is there someone like that in this Draft? Possibly... but, you need to bring in a veteran QB to add balance, not a horrific castoff, but someone who can produce adequately while the rookie prepares. Based on recent drafts, rookies have done well more often than not early on.
If Hunt really wants to right this ship... I think you laser focus on Reid, if and only if you get a young GM with something to prove, and you really focus on fixing that QB spot.
KC has lots of building blocks in place at other positions... but, you obviously need a new focus on QB and from a leadership, strategy and focus perspective - the franchise needs an adrenaline shot to the heart. I think Reid is that guy - he fits the style that works in KC and he fits the tradition of the team in my mind. And, not just because he's a fat dude with a stache that likely loves BBQ.
