DC NFL Preview: Kansas City Chiefs

2007 Record: 4-12

Key Additions:
Glenn Dorsey (DT) - Draft - LSU
Branden Albert (G) - Draft - Virginia
Brandon FLowers (CB) - Draft - V-Tech
Anthony Alabi (T) - FA - Dolphins
Demorrio Wiliams (LB) -FA - Falcons
Wade Smith (T) - FA - Jets

Key Losses:
Eddie Kennison (WR)- FA - Not Signed
Ty Law (CB) - FA - Not Signed
Keyaron Fox (LB) - FA - Steelers

Offense:
Brodie Croyle had a terrible 2007 season, and the Chiefs offense was ranked 31st in the NFL. What was shocking was that they were dead last in rushing, yet they have one of the best running backs in the league. Larry Johnson was injury prone last year, and struggled since no team respected Croyle enough to not put 8 to 9 guys in the box to stop the run. The Chiefs have some talent on offense, obviously Larry Johnson is a stud, but they also have Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez. The question is how long will it take the Chiefs to develop Croyle, and the offensive line.

Defense:
There are some names on this defense, but that doesn't mean that they are good. Patrick Surtain in their starting CB, and he is not what he was when he was with the Dolphins a couple years back. Draft pick Brandon Flowers should help in the defensive backfield but still this is a team that can be passed on easily. The hope is that Glenn Dorsey can stay healthy and dominate like he did while he was at LSU. Derrick Johnson I think is a stud, but still this defense has too many holes to carry this team

Overall:
This is one of the youngest teams in the NFL, and they will play like it. I believe they are heading the the right direction, but are still a couple years away from making any real impact. At least they still play in one of the hardest stadiums to win in the NFL.

Predicted Record: 5-11

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Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
Tennesse Titans
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs

-BMack