Very telling quote from Pioli on Charles' future with the Chiefs

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Although it's true that running backs have a limited shelf life, I think Charles will be here for awhile. They've used him smartly (my only criticism being that it's difficult to get in the game's "flow" when you're part of a committee) and he seems happy to be a part of this deal.

It's been said a lot (and I've said it too many times), but here we go again ... one of the differences between this regime and past FO knuckleheads is a legitimate commitment to develop our own guys. You don't develop your own guys to the point they are solid, dependable, consistent contributors, then let them walk over the same (or slightly higher) money it would require to replace them.

Much depends on the draft, however. As we've seen, a good draft can change a lot of things in a hurry if you're willing to put the young guys on the field ... and Haley seems to be willing.

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