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ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-05-2013, 08:52 PM

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Prominent free agents: LT Branden Albert (franchise tag), WR Steve Breaston (released), DL Glenn Dorsey, S Abram Elam, RB Peyton Hillis, OL Russ Hochstein, DE Ropati Pitoitua, QB Brady Quinn, ILB Brandon Siler, DT Shaun Smith.

Issues: After tying for the league's worst record in 2012 (2-14), Kansas City has had quite an eventful offseason. The hiring of head coach Andy Reid in January was followed by last month's news that quarterback Alex Smith will be acquired from the San Francisco 49ers. Then came Monday's flurry of moves — wideout Dwayne Bowe and Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt signed five-year deals while Albert was tagged. If Smith manages to stabilize the passing game, a team that boasted six Pro Bowlers in 2012 could easily be among the contenders again in 2013.

Our advice: As far as free agency goes, Reid and new GM John Dorsey have put most of the hay in the barn already. The expected release of quarterback Matt Cassel might allow for more options, though. A veteran inside runner to pair with Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles would be something to ponder, and Cedric Benson could be the ideal guy to reprise the role formerly filled by Thomas Jones and Hillis (who didn't do it nearly as well in 2012). New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton might also want to lobby some of his former charges with the New York Jets, namely run-stopping end Mike DeVito and linebacker Bart Scott, who could give the unit a little extra attitude. Either player should be available for the right price. Otherwise, it's time to figure out whom to spend the No. 1 draft pick on ... or where to send it in a trade.

03-05-2013, 08:52 PM	#169
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3616009	KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Prominent free agents: LT Branden Albert (franchise tag), WR Steve Breaston (released), DL Glenn Dorsey, S Abram Elam, RB Peyton Hillis, OL Russ Hochstein, DE Ropati Pitoitua, QB Brady Quinn, ILB Brandon Siler, DT Shaun Smith. Issues: After tying for the league's worst record in 2012 (2-14), Kansas City has had quite an eventful offseason. The hiring of head coach Andy Reid in January was followed by last month's news that quarterback Alex Smith will be acquired from the San Francisco 49ers. Then came Monday's flurry of moves — wideout Dwayne Bowe and Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt signed five-year deals while Albert was tagged. If Smith manages to stabilize the passing game, a team that boasted six Pro Bowlers in 2012 could easily be among the contenders again in 2013. Our advice: As far as free agency goes, Reid and new GM John Dorsey have put most of the hay in the barn already. The expected release of quarterback Matt Cassel might allow for more options, though. A veteran inside runner to pair with Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles would be something to ponder, and Cedric Benson could be the ideal guy to reprise the role formerly filled by Thomas Jones and Hillis (who didn't do it nearly as well in 2012). New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton might also want to lobby some of his former charges with the New York Jets, namely run-stopping end Mike DeVito and linebacker Bart Scott, who could give the unit a little extra attitude. Either player should be available for the right price. Otherwise, it's time to figure out whom to spend the No. 1 draft pick on ... or where to send it in a trade.
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