Offseason Forecast Kansas City Chiefs
With the offseason officially underway, will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the .What's changing?Pre sed firmly against the salary cap ceiling, Andy Reid and John Dorsey must make some tough decisions on veteran players if they are to improve a team that narrowly mi sed out on the playoffs in 2014. The
Matt Holliday Jersey entire receiving corps needs to be overhauled after the group put up a goose egg in the touchdown column. 's offensive line could use a tweaking, especially after left tackle 's disastrous season.The franchise tagged pa s rusher . Houston, the NFL's reigning sack leader (22), was regarded as the top candidate to receive the franchise tag. Houston has made three straight s in Kansas City.Biggest free agents C : Hudson represents K.C.'s top offensive lineman in 2014. It's important for the to retain the 25-year-old on a group that disappointed last season, but began to gel down the stretch.Other key free agents: DB , S , WR , WR . On the way out? : is paid like a No. 1 receiver. is not a No. 1 receiver. Hauling in 60 pa ses
Aroldis Chapman Jersey for 754 yards and zero TDs in 2014, the 30-year-old isn't worth the $14 million cap hit the will take. K.C. can save $5 million by cutting the vet, while leaving $9 million in dead money. With a dearth of able-bodies
Clint Frazier Jersey at the position, a better option for both sides might be a restructured deal that lowers his cap figure and pays him closer to what his production indicates. : The linebacker has made five straight s, however, on the wrong side of 30 and with a $11.9 million cap hit, Hali could be in danger of being cut. The would save $9 million by releasing Hali. Despite the s, the 31-year-old's production has declined. With 2014 first-round pick in waiting, it makes sense if the move on. Veteran DE Mike Devito is in a similar spot, coming off a torn Achilles. While the ' defensive front was the best unit on the team last season, someone has to pay
Don Larsen Jersey for Houston's contract. : The Week 17 plug-and-play quarterback provided the a luxury behind Smith. With a $4.8 million cap number, it's one the can no longer afford. With and newly signed in the stable, Daniel should be let go to save $3.8 million. What they needIf fans get their wish it'll be raining receivers in Kansas City this spring, through the draft and free agency. The team desperately needs someone who can help by actually separating from a cornerback once in a while. Low-cost depth at offensive line is a need to push the starters -- especially Fisher. Defensive back could be another spot they look to add depth in the draft, with the future of -- who could be cut or placed on the NFI list -- in doubt. Offseason crystal ballTagging Houston is a no-brainer. The more difficult decisions come in the form of veterans that need to be cut or restructured to pay for Houston and add playmakers in the receiver corps. My gue s is they restructure Bowe, and cut Hali and Devito out
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