How do we stack up in the NFL.

My conclusion to this research is that we do have a lot of room to get to be elite players. We are not as far away as our record indicates. We have some nice pieces in place to take this team far.

Some key thoughts to improve for next season.

1. Matt Cassel must make better reads and get the ball out of his hands faster. He was not the most sacked QB in the NFL. No more excuses. Eithe get the job done or be on your way. He threw the same amount of INT's as Peyton Manning but his completion % was a terrible 55%. Some of that is WR drops but even so thats not good enough.

Its either an accuracy problem or throwing to a covered guy and getting it batted away.

Weis will surely help to solve some of these issues.

2. Jamaal Charles is the future of the Chiefs. Keep this guy active throughout the game. Dont run him in the ground. I can see a good 20-25 carries a game to be healthy. Get him a backup bruising RB to take some carries.

3. Our WR must get better. This is crucial to our teams offensive success. If the ball is thrown to them they have to make the catch or atleast make a play on the ball. DBowe must step up and be the number 1 guy. You cant always get by just by making the spectacular catch. You have to catch everything. We have to get some more hands on the WR corp. We have to resign Chris Chambers.

4. We have to draft a starting Center in the Draft. That is priority number one. I think our Offensive Line will be a lot better after having a year to gel. We dont need any drastic changes.

5. We need a big NT to take up blockers.

6. We need atleast one sure fire ILB like McClain or Dansby.

7. We need a FS to replace McGraw. Eric Berry or a FA. A young athletic guy who is a ball hawk.

8. We need a solid KR/PR to make plays and get us good field position.

Your Thoughts Please....

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Pretty much on the money

I do think we can get by for another year with Page coming back to replace McGRaw.

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by KCSatchmo on Feb 17, 2010 1:30 PM CST reply actions

I like it too Matt - not so far off

may take a couple of drafts to do it all tho

is it me or is it still OK to root against Cutler?

Jay Cutler – 26 NFL Leader Interceptions

by stenerud's roost on Feb 17, 2010 1:36 PM CST reply actions

I def still root against that dbag

by tomahawk44 on Feb 17, 2010 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

I can't think of a better way to draft than that. Earlier I put up a fanshot about US trading up in the draft.

I do not know enough to make an intelligent comment as far as how it would work. I feel that the NT, C, and safety are HUGE for us. Next in line is the WR/ST GOD!! GET Percy Harvin, oh wait he’s not available. SO GET JOSH CRIBBS. To win SB’s you have to have your variables that you didn’t count on. Like KR’s for TD’s. That wins games too.

If we leave this offseason with no new NT, C or safety, we have failed. This defense is rich with defensive guys. Let’s lean towards what’s out there. If this year was all offensive studs, I’d say go OL. But that’s not the case and you guys know it.

We MUST go defense while the pickin’ is rich.

by krayfish on Feb 17, 2010 2:02 PM CST reply actions

I do not know enough to make an intelligent comment

That sounds about right, Kray. ( ;

My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.

WRITE IT DOWN!

by BigRedChief on Feb 17, 2010 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

+1

by krayfish on Feb 17, 2010 2:34 PM CST up reply actions

Hilarious!!

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Feb 17, 2010 3:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Interesting take on things...

I pretty much agree with you on most of it. I think Cassel’s numbers will be SO much better this coming season. I guess with that, Bowe/Chambers numbers should improve.

We definitely need some more help on the defensive side of the ball though. It needs a lot more than just a couple of players to be competitive. 4 upgrades needed on defense at least if we want to get any better…Even with Romeo coaching them.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 17, 2010 2:58 PM CST reply actions

Great summary Matt.

I really hope we get a stud C in this draft. I think the addition of that one player and someone from the roster (Colin Brown?) at RG will really improve this O-line….

by Hail2DaChiefs on Feb 17, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions

Cassel did all that

in one less game as well

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 17, 2010 4:42 PM CST reply actions

Matt I liked the question and rec

Maybe who on the roster is a starter for a legitimate NFL contender?
I see Offense
Cassel
Charles
Albert
Waters
Bowe
I see Defense
Hali
Dorsey
Jackson
Flowers
Page

There are some such as Vrabel, Chambers and Brown that could be pressed into service if they return. Quite a few upgrades to Starters for a Playoff contender needed here.

"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli

by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 17, 2010 6:25 PM CST reply actions

Dont want to start the same ol argument again

but if you factor in the 50+ dropped passes, Cassels completion % would be like 67% which would have been pretty close to Mannings

by badassz1987 on Feb 17, 2010 8:44 PM CST reply actions

Here are my thoughts.

1. You are right about Cassel. I believe sacks are more the QB’s fault than the line.
2. Agree
3. I’m not sold on Chambers. I believe he has the skill set but lacks dedication to be a repeat performer. That is kine of the opinion of fans from the other teams he has played for.
4. I don’t know specifically about the draft but we need somebody to play center whether it is the draft, FA, or Rudy stepping up his game.
5.&6. agree
7. The grocery sacker needs some help. Why the hell won’t Morgan do what it takes to improve. He has been one of my larger personal draft disappointments.
8. I would like to say get Cribbs. History has shown us the returners are not really transferable commodities but rather home grown.

Yeah...but we beat the donkeys like a rented mule.

by Idahochief on Feb 17, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Morgan

I too am disappointed in morgan. I thought this past season he would have stepped up big but i guess not. I still think we need Eric Berry. if Berry is n e thing like Reed or Palumalu then he’s a game changer that can turn around the Defense.

Cassel, like i said before, majority of the sacks are his fault. look at him in NE. lead NFL in sacks. and i will still say he had the best O-line at that time. or a top 5 O-line. he holds on to the ball way to damn long. throw it away or run with it. Cassel needs to improve tons to get my vote of confidence.

We need to draft Eric Berry, no if's / and's or buts about it!!!!

by nfamous209 on Feb 18, 2010 8:45 AM CST up reply actions

Our old friend NE Silver

Stated that the Pats line was injury riddled the 1st half of that year and Cassels sacks had alot to do with that. I agree that ha holds the ball too long. His decision making needs to be quicker. I think he’ll get better with Weiss as QB coach.

Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. Mark Twain

by Chiefho on Feb 18, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions