AFC rivals haven't closed gap on Chiefs...

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Mecca

His role is to literally play contrarian, that's all Petro does. The Chiefs like 610 more than 810 so 810 likes to take the piss out of them.

I don't mind people playing contrarian, but play contrarian with something that's reasonable and not obviously false.

Saying things such as the Chiefs haven't tried to improve the defense is borderline idiotic. They added a premium pass rushing DT who had double-digit sacks the last time he played on a DL with some talent, and spent their top draft pick on a LB who will be an upgrade from Damien Wilson Day 1 and let them play in less predictable nickel and dime sets.

Now, if you want to say they haven't done enough in the SECONDARY, OK. We can chat. There are counterpoints (FA not over; large inventory of players; etc.)

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don't mind people playing contrarian, but play contrarian with something that's reasonable and not obviously false.

Saying things such as the Chiefs haven't tried to improve the defense is borderline idiotic. They added a premium pass rushing DT who had double-digit sacks the last time he played on a DL with some talent, and spent their top draft pick on a LB who will be an upgrade from Damien Wilson Day 1 and let them play in less predictable nickel and dime sets.

Now, if you want to say they haven't done enough in the SECONDARY, OK. We can chat. There are counterpoints (FA not over; large inventory of players; etc.)

I don’t even think the secondary is an issue. Guys like Sneed, Thornhill, and Fenton will only get better. Bring Breeland back, as we’ve got everyone we had last year who mattered.

Besides, we allowed the 10th lowest passer rating last year despite registering the 14th fewest sacks in the league. Get a bit more pass rush with Reed and a second year of Wharton/Danna (maybe a consistent Clark???), and you’ll see the secondary look even better.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I don’t even think the secondary is an issue. Guys like Sneed, Thornhill, and Fenton will only get better. Bring Breeland back, as we’ve got everyone we had last year who mattered.

Besides, we allowed the 10th lowest passer rating last year despite registering the 14th fewest sacks in the league. Get a bit more pass rush with Reed and a second year of Wharton/Danna (maybe a consistent Clark???), and you’ll see the secondary look even better.

Oh, I agree.

But you could take at least an arguable contrarian point by saying the secondary lost a key piece and likely won't play that well again, that they didn' reinforce the position.

Saying they didn't do anything to improve the defense is stupid.