2011 Season Summary:
Chiefs started the 2011 season was a complete disaster. In key positions have a lot of injuries - Security guard Eric Berry, running back Jamaal Charles,Tony Moeaki-- front end of their opening three-game losing streak is no different manifestations and drunks. Wonderful wave of four straight so that they can rebound, Brandon Flowers and Tamba Hali and other defensive players also have good performance.
But then again losing streak led to class coach Todd Haley, Romeo Crennel succeed pointer. Romeo Crennel doing the work well, especially after the quarterback Matt Cassel went suffered season-ending injuries. Although the Chiefs did not qualify for the playoffs, a 7-9 record still feel the joy more than sorrow.
Bright side:
Chiefs defense ranked 11th in the league, which shows the team's execution and effort. Since the offensive team can not score, the Chiefs defense group to pay more effort. Romeo Crennel with so few players to do so many things - especially in the absence of linebacker and cornerback group Flowers and Brandon Carr under - tell us why Crennel has done perfect.
Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson got a team-high 131 tackles, Hali completed 12 sacks also cause opponents four times shot, inside linebacker Jovan Belcher had 87 tackles, rookie outside linebacker Justin Houston is 5.5 times escapement kill. Wide receiver Dwayne Bowecontinued played well, Steve Breaston has grown into an ideal second pass options.
The bad side:
Injury report will tell you everything. Berry first game of the season on the first section of his torn knee ligament, and Charles in the second game on trailing footsteps (not to mention before the start of the season because of torn knee ligaments Moeaki). Matt Cassel is also due to the palm of your hand fractures missed the final seven games of the season. These are just a key position on the injury. Bigger problem relationship the coach Todd Haley and general manager Scott Pioli between the front, continuing tensions between the two sides, let Haley leave the board set nail. The players have been playing in anxiety and uneasiness.
Offseason Forecast:
Bowe became a free agent, but the Chiefs can not let them develop the rising star players leaving the team. Management believes that Matt Cassel, and he will develop into a good player. Carr is also a free agent; but Flowers position is not so stable, the Chiefs will try to keep Flowers, but do not expect them to give too high a price. If the Chiefs lose Carr, which makes the loss of a position difficult to fill.
If Charles, Moeaki and Berry can be back from injury, the team on both ends will get immediate improvement. Cheap Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys still missing persons, but three players will make the team's comeback is still very different. The key is that the Chiefs keep their core players, and players were added through the draft.
The team needs fighting force and rookie:
With or without Carr, Chiefs cornerback additional player is also very possible. Since the idea of the construction team Chiefs, their first-round pick will likely be used to add a defensive or offensive tackle. Taking into account Moeaki injuries and help to pull offensive space, the Chiefs need to be reinforced at the front end (TE) position. In addition, the lack of depth off the bench last season, wide receiver and running back also need to add.
Location is most needed: tackles, left the front post, security guard, defensive tackle, inside linebacker.
to sum up:
Dontari Poe in the draft is a mystery, he has become Haloti Ngata Ravens defensive tackle [potential], but when you look at his video game, you would think he is just a three draft pick. Why he can become the 11th pick? Because he is the kind of very rare, it can solve the 3-4 nose tackles formation of players. You can not make irresponsible remarks on its value, but the significance of this important draft and can meet their immediate needs. I also like the choice of the selected Jeff Allen, an Illinois tackles can freely switch to care front. Two draft solved two problems.
As you might expect, the Chiefs next choice is a bit aimless. I think that is the upper limit of Donald Stephenson can be a starting tackle. Devon Wylie energetic as he ran back to the time of hand is very powerful, it is possible online security guard or guard position to contribute