2011 NFL Draft: How the Kansas City Chiefs Go from Good to Great

March 7, 2011   ·   Nathan Badley   ·   Jump to comments

As the future of the 2011 NFL season hangs in the air, the teams have more to focus on than just negotiations with the NFLPA. These teams will start shifting at least a portion of their attention to the NFL draft and offseason free agency.
After winning the AFC West last season, the Chiefs will be looking to use the draft to bolster a few of their weaker positions and fill the gaps that caused them to look out of place and unprepared against the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the playoffs.
While the Chiefs remain a young team with a strong future, their weaknesses became glaringly obvious in that 30-7 loss to the Ravens. There are several issues that must be addressed through the draft or free agency.
With Tamba Hali locked in as the Chiefs’ franchise player, Kansas City has successfully hung onto the AFC sack leader for another season. The Chiefs will need another body to help out with the pass rush if they expect to bolster their defense.
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