Published 1/3/2009
by Matt Browning
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Obviously when a team finishes 2-14 and 6-26 in the past two seasons, there are numerous holes that need to be shored up.
Aside from tight end, where Tony Gonzalez remains one of the game’s best, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the same boat. They could draft any position with the No. 3 pick and make a talent upgrade.
However, some needs are more pressing than others. A pass rushing defensive end, coverage outside linebacker, and a right tackle are the three biggies.
But here is the biggest question the Chiefs will have this off-season: what about the quarterback?
From now until the draft, the speculation will be whether or not the Chiefs will take a quarterback with their first round pick. Some people within the organization think Tyler Thigpen, who started most of the season and did an adequate job, can be the future.
But another factor to take into consideration with Thigpen is the fate of head coach, Herman Edwards. If he is retained for another season, then the Chiefs will run the ...
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