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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Not this "expert." This is exactly what I've been saying.
I think they're going to carpet bomb this team and set the stage for a transition, eventually, to the 3-4. Might not happen this year because of a total lack of personnel.
Clark's comment should put an end to some of the speculation about guys like Peppers.
Chiefs fans have to face facts. There is a gross lack of talent on the roster, and it's going to take time to overhaul this thing.
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If Pioli and company repeat the Patriots model, you can look for the team to be flooded with veterans, especially those with the right mentality. In 2000 and 2001, the team signed:
Bobby Hamilton
Jon Harris
Antonio Langham
Otis Smith
Je'Rod Cherry
Larry Izzo
Marty Moore
Roman Phifer
Anthony Pleasant
Chris Sullivan
Mike Vrabel
Bryan Cox
on the defensive side. Vrabel and Phifer combined with Bruschi, Johnson and Cox to form the linebacking corps, Izzo strengthened the special teams with Cherry, Pleasant and Hamilton helped form the defensive line and Otis Smith teamed with Law to solidify the cornerback position. Moore, Langham, Sullivan and Harris were far less successful choices.
It's not a complete overhaul via free agency, but you're looking at 6 of about 13 main defenders, and the two best special teamers on that 2001 Super Bowl winning team.
You can see the same thing with the offense, with players like Mike Compton, Joe Andruzzi, David Patten, Marc Edwards, Damon Huard, Antowain Smith, Ken Walter (punter) and Grant Williams adding both starters and depth to the team.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chiefs and the Broncos in competition for those types of players this offseason.