I know, maybe it's a little early for this. But with the Chiefs out (again! ) I've been thinking about it.
Even if Derrick Johnson is 100% next season he will be 35 next November and the run defense was pitiful this year, they need another run stuffer or two. I'm not sure at the moment who is available in the draft or free agency but that has to be addressed. And they need to lock up Eric Berry with a long term deal.
Jamal Charles is not getting any younger and can't stay on the field. I have a feeling he is done or close to it, and I don't know if West or Ware can carry the load full time. One thing I am pretty sure about is, Alex Smith is not the answer at quarterback. He can only take a team so far in the post season and he's not getting any younger either. The only quick fix there is the free agent market, but who? Cutler, or Romo, with his age and injury history?
The Chiefs don't have a stellar record of drafting and grooming franchise quarterbacks to say the least, and the Super Bowl window for this team is closing quickly. If Reid and Co. don't get it done in the next few years it may be a long time before they get another chance.
Even if Derrick Johnson is 100% next season he will be 35 next November and the run defense was pitiful this year, they need another run stuffer or two. I'm not sure at the moment who is available in the draft or free agency but that has to be addressed. And they need to lock up Eric Berry with a long term deal.
Jamal Charles is not getting any younger and can't stay on the field. I have a feeling he is done or close to it, and I don't know if West or Ware can carry the load full time. One thing I am pretty sure about is, Alex Smith is not the answer at quarterback. He can only take a team so far in the post season and he's not getting any younger either. The only quick fix there is the free agent market, but who? Cutler, or Romo, with his age and injury history?
The Chiefs don't have a stellar record of drafting and grooming franchise quarterbacks to say the least, and the Super Bowl window for this team is closing quickly. If Reid and Co. don't get it done in the next few years it may be a long time before they get another chance.