What’s The Kansas City Chiefs’ Top Area Of Need?
We’ve reviewed the entire Kansas City Chiefs’ roster, position-by-position. You can see the links to previous posts below. Now, what to do about it? Where should GM Scott Pioli’s top priorities be as we go into free agency and then the draft? Here are some thoughts…
*It makes sense to mostly stand pat at the skill spots. Jamaal Charles is coming back at running back and while adding a quality change-of-pace back at #2 would have value, that back would have to be better than Jackie Battle and at a cap-friendly price. At the wide receiver spot, I’d like to see Jonathan Baldwin get the chance to really emerge as the kind of game-breaker the offense needs opposite Dwayne Bowe.
*Tight end is a huge area of need, with Leonard Pope representing a significant liability.
*The offensive line needs upgrades, particularly at center and at right tackle. Addressing the guard spot wouldn’t hurt either, although given the needs across the line that might need to be deferred for a year. For a team that wants to build an offense around game management at quarterback and running the ball, getting an offensive line that can fire off the ball is an imperative.
*Nose tackle is a need spot, as a 3-4 defense relies on this position to tie up 2-3 blockers at a crack. It’s the only real weakness in an otherwise solid front seven.
*In the initial posts below I said strong safety should be addressed. This is a case of writer stupidity, as readers correctly called me out and noted that Eric Berry, a Pro Bowler in 2010, will be back and healthy next season. Overall, the secondary would have to be considered a strength.
The offensive line should be considered Priority #1.This is an area that I prefer to see GM’s address through free agency rather than the draft—at least through high draft picks. Because the success of offensive lineman often depends on how well they function within a specific scheme, you can get a good group together without using a high pick. Nose tackle would be my #2 priority and #3 is tight end. Although once it comes time for the draft, the “best player available” can and should end up trumping specific need.
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TE?…..Uhhhh is Tony Moeaki NOT A STUD?….(when healthy that is)
Duh. You’re right on the money. With all the injuries the Chiefs had early I think I’m still suffering “Out of sight, out of mind” syndrome.