The Franchise
01-12-2012, 10:26 AM
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Kansas City Chiefs (Last Year: 7-9)
Season Summary:
What Romeo Crennel did at the end of the year was pretty impressive. In two of the final three weeks, he shut down Aaron Rodgers and Tim Tebow. Not that those quarterbacks are close to one another, but the latter did go on and defeat the Steelers seven days afterward. With numerous key players coming back from injury, the Chiefs will be a playoff contender in 2012. Unfortunately, their quarterback situation will prevent them from ever being ranked among the league's elite.
Offseason Moves:
Offseason Needs:
Quarterback: It's a shame the Chiefs couldn't hire Josh McDaniels to work with Matt Cassel again. Cassel will be the starter next year, but he's very mediocre. He doesn't have the physical tools to consistently lead his team deep into the playoffs. Ricky Stanzi, a fifth-round pick in 2011, isn't much of a ray of hope, given that he couldn't unseat Tyler Palko as the starter once Cassel went down.
Right Tackle: Barry Richardson was one of the worst starting linemen in the NFL last year. I'm sure the Chiefs would love to land Riley Reiff with the 11th-overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft. Jonathan Martin would work as well.
Nose Tackle: Kelly Gregg turns 36 this year. Jerrell Powe, drafted in the sixth round last April, barely played. If Kansas City isn't too optimistic about Powe, it could use its second-rounder on Dontari Poe.
Cornerback: Brandon Flowers, bastard of Highgarden, was re-signed to a big contract in September. The Chiefs will also have to lock up free-agent Brandon Carr. If he leaves, they'll need a new starting cornerback.
Guard/Center: Casey Wiegmann will turn 39 in July. He's mulling retirement, so if he follows through, the Chiefs will need an interior offensive lineman, depending on where they want to utilize 2011 second-rounder Rodney Hudson.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki was injury-prone at Iowa, so it wasn't a surprise to see him tear his ACL in the preseason. Moeaki is talented, but unreliable. A mid-round pick could be used on a tight end.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles will be back from a torn ACL. There were already questions about his ability to carry the load, so the Chiefs should find another capable back to split carries with him. If Trent Richardson isn't available at No. 11 overall, a mid-round pick could be used on a complement.
Rush Linebacker Depth: Justin Houston really came on at the end of last season, but the Chiefs won't have much of a pass rush if either he or Tamba Hali goes down with an injury next year.
Inside Linebacker Depth: Kansas City is also thin in this area.
2012 NFL Free Agent Signings:
Kansas City Chiefs Free Agents:
Salary Cap: TBA.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Dwayne Bowe is a dynamic talent and one of the better receivers in the NFL. His production is remarkable considering the mediocre quarterbacks he's worked with throughout his professional career.
Brandon Carr, CB, Chiefs. Age: 26.
Brandon Carr allowed a completion percentage of 49.4 in 2011. He is a No. 1-caliber cornerback who will be rewarded with a big contract this offseason.
Jovan Belcher (RFA), ILB, Chiefs. Age: 25.
Jovan Belcher is a very underrated player. He's a slight liability in coverage sometimes, but he's terrific in run support.
Le'Ron McClain, FB, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Le'Ron McClain is only a decent run-blocker. He barely got any carries last year despite the injury to Jamaal Charles.
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 39.
The Chiefs will welcome back Casey Wiegmann if he still wants to play, but at 39, his performance could fall off at any point without warning.
Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Kyle Orton has proven that he can be a solid game-manager when surrounded by a quality supporting cast. That's all he is though.
Kelly Gregg, NT, Chiefs. Age: 35.
Kelly Gregg did a great job stuffing the run early, but wore down as the season went on. He'll be 36 in November.
Barry Richardson, OT, Chiefs. Age: 26.
Wallace Gilberry, DE, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Amon Gordon, NT, Chiefs. Age: 30.
Jon McGraw, S, Chiefs. Age: 33.
Jackie Battle, RB, Chiefs. Age: 28.
Travis Daniels, CB, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Leonard Pope, TE, Chiefs. Age: 28.
Thomas Jones, RB, Chiefs. Age: 34.
Anthony Becht, TE, Chiefs. Age: 35.
Sabby Piscitelli, S, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Jerheme Urban, WR, Chiefs. Age: 31.
Jake O'Connell (RFA), TE, Chiefs. Age: 26.
Kansas City Chiefs (Last Year: 7-9)
Season Summary:
What Romeo Crennel did at the end of the year was pretty impressive. In two of the final three weeks, he shut down Aaron Rodgers and Tim Tebow. Not that those quarterbacks are close to one another, but the latter did go on and defeat the Steelers seven days afterward. With numerous key players coming back from injury, the Chiefs will be a playoff contender in 2012. Unfortunately, their quarterback situation will prevent them from ever being ranked among the league's elite.
Offseason Moves:
Offseason Needs:
Quarterback: It's a shame the Chiefs couldn't hire Josh McDaniels to work with Matt Cassel again. Cassel will be the starter next year, but he's very mediocre. He doesn't have the physical tools to consistently lead his team deep into the playoffs. Ricky Stanzi, a fifth-round pick in 2011, isn't much of a ray of hope, given that he couldn't unseat Tyler Palko as the starter once Cassel went down.
Right Tackle: Barry Richardson was one of the worst starting linemen in the NFL last year. I'm sure the Chiefs would love to land Riley Reiff with the 11th-overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft. Jonathan Martin would work as well.
Nose Tackle: Kelly Gregg turns 36 this year. Jerrell Powe, drafted in the sixth round last April, barely played. If Kansas City isn't too optimistic about Powe, it could use its second-rounder on Dontari Poe.
Cornerback: Brandon Flowers, bastard of Highgarden, was re-signed to a big contract in September. The Chiefs will also have to lock up free-agent Brandon Carr. If he leaves, they'll need a new starting cornerback.
Guard/Center: Casey Wiegmann will turn 39 in July. He's mulling retirement, so if he follows through, the Chiefs will need an interior offensive lineman, depending on where they want to utilize 2011 second-rounder Rodney Hudson.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki was injury-prone at Iowa, so it wasn't a surprise to see him tear his ACL in the preseason. Moeaki is talented, but unreliable. A mid-round pick could be used on a tight end.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles will be back from a torn ACL. There were already questions about his ability to carry the load, so the Chiefs should find another capable back to split carries with him. If Trent Richardson isn't available at No. 11 overall, a mid-round pick could be used on a complement.
Rush Linebacker Depth: Justin Houston really came on at the end of last season, but the Chiefs won't have much of a pass rush if either he or Tamba Hali goes down with an injury next year.
Inside Linebacker Depth: Kansas City is also thin in this area.
2012 NFL Free Agent Signings:
Kansas City Chiefs Free Agents:
Salary Cap: TBA.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Dwayne Bowe is a dynamic talent and one of the better receivers in the NFL. His production is remarkable considering the mediocre quarterbacks he's worked with throughout his professional career.
Brandon Carr, CB, Chiefs. Age: 26.
Brandon Carr allowed a completion percentage of 49.4 in 2011. He is a No. 1-caliber cornerback who will be rewarded with a big contract this offseason.
Jovan Belcher (RFA), ILB, Chiefs. Age: 25.
Jovan Belcher is a very underrated player. He's a slight liability in coverage sometimes, but he's terrific in run support.
Le'Ron McClain, FB, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Le'Ron McClain is only a decent run-blocker. He barely got any carries last year despite the injury to Jamaal Charles.
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 39.
The Chiefs will welcome back Casey Wiegmann if he still wants to play, but at 39, his performance could fall off at any point without warning.
Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Kyle Orton has proven that he can be a solid game-manager when surrounded by a quality supporting cast. That's all he is though.
Kelly Gregg, NT, Chiefs. Age: 35.
Kelly Gregg did a great job stuffing the run early, but wore down as the season went on. He'll be 36 in November.
Barry Richardson, OT, Chiefs. Age: 26.
Wallace Gilberry, DE, Chiefs. Age: 27.
Amon Gordon, NT, Chiefs. Age: 30.
Jon McGraw, S, Chiefs. Age: 33.
Jackie Battle, RB, Chiefs. Age: 28.
Travis Daniels, CB, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Leonard Pope, TE, Chiefs. Age: 28.
Thomas Jones, RB, Chiefs. Age: 34.
Anthony Becht, TE, Chiefs. Age: 35.
Sabby Piscitelli, S, Chiefs. Age: 29.
Jerheme Urban, WR, Chiefs. Age: 31.
Jake O'Connell (RFA), TE, Chiefs. Age: 26.