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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
The draft didn't go as I wanted, but I'm not going to piss and moan about it at this point.
And the truth is, I think Alex Smith is a good quarterback who has been in a bad situation for a long time. However, he's remained resilient and positive, when a lot of guys would have pulled a Jake Plummer and told everyone to go to hell. I also think he'll mesh exceptionally well with Andy Reid, Jamaal Charles and Dwayne Bowe. He's athletic, smart, accurate and doesn't put the ball into the defenses hands. He's a game manager, but for this system, that's not a bad thing. Ball/time control and owning the right side of the field should be what this offense gives you with Smith.
I think that the Chiefs have a very good core group of players on both sides of the ball and brought in guys who will immediately help.
I think that there is reason for optimism for this team in 2013. This was a team in 2012 that many pundits were claiming as their playoff dark horse due to the talent on the roster and with six Pro Bowl players after a 2-14 season, there is talent on this roster. And they've made this team better. DeVito should be better than Dorsey. Sean Smith is better than Routt. And Alex Smith is markedly better than Cassel. The offensive line and linebacking unit should absolutely destroy people.
I fully believe that this team will be competitive at a high level right out of the gate if Reid is able to get everyone on the same page.
This team, IMO, has potential.
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DeVito is Dorsey. They're the same. The entire DL is underwhelming. DJ is very good, whoever ends up as the SILB is a complete unknown. Hali and Houston are fine, but you know who had more pressures with fewer rushing snaps than either? Old, broken, out-of-position Dwight Freeney.
The OL looks impressive, but Bowe and Charles are the only talented skill players on offense. Offensively, the Chiefs will not be much better than last season.
I'd guess 6 wins.