Mike Freeman’s 10-Point Stance: Playoff Picture Is Starting to Come into Focus

December 7, 2016   ·   Mike Freeman   ·   Jump to comments

Sorting out the playoff picture, understanding the Jets' woes and reassessing our view of Todd Gurley. 
   
1. Contenders, Pretenders and Frauds In a league where often there are few surprises, one thing has legitimately shocked me: how many people across the NFL believe the Kansas City Chiefs are the best team in football. 
I think it's Dallas, Oakland or New England. Take your pick. But the Chiefs? What was I overlooking?
In speaking to several front-office executives and veteran players, I was given three main reasons: 1. They are a conservative, defense-oriented team built to win in the postseason; 2. They are well-coached by Andy Reid and his staff; and 3. Their quarterback, Alex Smith, makes few mistakes.
In theory, it would seem the Kansas City offense would need to take more chances, and be more aggressive, to stay with prolific offenses like those in Oakland and New England (though Chiefs backers say th...

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