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excellent read. thanks for putting the time into sharing your thoughts.

Originally Posted by kccrow

It looks as though though DeVito and Walker will start at defensive end with Allen Bailey and Mike Catapano (undersized) still coming off the bench. The Chiefs were up and down on Jerrell Powe all season, so depth here remains an issue.

dont forget about Jay Howard. I think he really "flashed" against SD. In that 1 game he was credited with 6 tackles. Although he might seem like JAG, he was a 4th round pick by Seatle, and is pretty athletic.

He ran the forty at the combine in 4.78 seconds at 301 lbs!! That is Aaron Donald type speed (who ran 4.68 @ 285 lbs).

Originally Posted by kccrow

It certainly appears the Chiefs signed Joe Mays to replace Akeem Jordan at ILB. Nico Johnson will compete with Mays, but throwing 6 million at a Mays doesn't show me they are ready to hand the keys to Johnson. Depth could be a problem with only James-Michael Johnson being the other backup on the inside.

James Michael Johnson got more snaps than Nico Johnson. I think he is ahead of Nico.

Originally Posted by kccrow

Husain Abdullah may be the day 1 starter to replace Kendrick Lewis at FS. With Sanders Commings coming back from injury, he could push for the job. Are the Chiefs likely looking for a day 1 starter or will they just stand pat with what they have?

I dont think its necessary for the chiefs to get a day 1 starter at the position. Personally, I hope Eric berry competes for the FS position as well since he has the speed to go sideline to sideline. Berry @ FS w/ Abdullah @ SS would be ideal, IMO.

Originally Posted by kccrow

KC signed a versatile Jeff Linkenbach who can play OG or OT, similar to the signing of Geoff Schwartz last season. While it appears Linkenbach may replace Schwartz/Asamoah as the starter at RG, and Fisher and Stephenson will man the tackle spots, the Chiefs have depth issues. They are replacing 3 (Albert, Asamoah, Schwartz) with 1. The Chiefs will need to address offensive line in the draft.

Here is what the chiefs have: Stephenson ,Fisher, Allen, Hudson, Kush, Rishaw, Watkins, Linkenbach.

I dont see the chiefs keeping more than that on the 53. Linkenback might suck, but he has experience. Stephenson and Fisher can play both positions. There is depth at guard and Center. Watkins has starting experience @ RT as well. I dont see it being dire.

Originally Posted by kccrow

Adding to the problem of losing 3 lineman, Jeff Allen is one of the worst guards in football. As a rookie he rated the 3rd worst guard in all the NFL. In 2013 he rated out as #51. The Chiefs may never realize more than below average return on a relatively high investment, and Allen should be replaced at LG

he def. has played poorly and needs to compete for a starting position.

Originally Posted by kccrow

I expect KC to bring in another pass rusher via the draft at this point.

that would be wise.

Originally Posted by kccrow

the fact is the Chiefs have one somewhat productive receiver in Dwayne Bowe and a bunch of secondary options

In the regular season, Bowe had 673 yrds, and Avery had 596. Charles had 693 yrds receiving. Charles will remain the #1 offensive option, followed by Bowe. If you look at it from that standpoint, than it doesnt look so bad. Alex Smith isnt doing the receivers any favors as he tends to check down (to the HB) and make the safe throw.

Originally Posted by kccrow

What we know so far is that the Chiefs, from a talent perspective, don't really sit any worse than where they left off in 2013 but they sure didn't gain anything (may have lost a tad) and there is quite a bit of work to do to gain any ground against division foes San Diego and Denver.

pretty good summary.

Originally Posted by kccrow

My Needs-Based Mock Draft

I like Baptiste, but I'm not a fan of your mock draft. That being said, thanks for sharing.