Chief Report: These Guys Need to Step Up

If the Kansas City Chiefs are to win this year, they will need a total team effort with contributions from everyone. Over the years, we have been told that certain players have great potential. The problem is that few ever reach it. It is time for some players to shake off that label and start producing. The clock is ticking. Here's a list of a few players that fall into that category, starting with the offense.   Damion McIntosh A few years back, KC's main problem was finding a left offensive tackle who could help protect the quarterback. Carl Peterson knew that this would have to be addressed in free agency rather than the draft, because of the learning curve. He passed on some of the top free agents and went looking for bargains. When the top guys were all signed, he had to look at the next tier, and McIntosh was all that was left. As it turns out, left tackles don't come cheaply, and the Chiefs still had to open their wallets anyway. Such is life when it comes ... (link)