Top 5 Kansas City Chiefs Overachievers in 2006

[Direckshun]

In the name of symmetry, I say!

The opposite of the "disappointments" thread, name the five folks on the team you weren't anticipating to be as good as they proved to be.

1. Damon Huard - Nobody expected this man to perform. But if not for Huard, we would not have made the playoffs this season. Herm's decision to bench Huard in the season's last half was damning to our chances, IMO.

2. Tamba Hali - Who would have thought this guy would edge out Mr. Allen for the most sacks on the team? A fumble machine as well. If we hold onto this guy as long as we should, he'll be a quality bookend DE to continue building this defense around for years.

3. Bernard Pollard - Became one of the most feared special teams players in the league, and in the shadow of Sammy Knight, will have to remain that way for at least another year. Brought a big play to every single game. Maybe we'll see him at linebacker.

4. Kris Wilson - We knew the guy had hands and athleticism. We didn't know the guy would turn out to be a pretty good blocker and one of the few receivers the Chiefs could count on to not drop the ball.

5. Patrick Surtain - Well what do you know. Give Mr. Surtain a halfway decent defense surrounding him and he's a pretty good corner. Now that the Chiefs have more than a prayer in pass rush and the most veteran secondary in the NFL (with young studs knocking on the door), you rarely hear Surtain's name called in a game. He's no shutdown corner but he gave quality performances this year.