Thomas Jones, Free Agency, The Draft, And Other Avenues

Finally some free agent action! For the first time since the new regime took over there is a clear direction this team is moving in. This week the Chiefs have signed 3players; Thomas Jones, Shaun Smith, and Jerheme This aint the hood just Urban. What do these players provide besides connections to the tree? Depth. I can't remember the last time this team has had depth, Infact the way this franchise has drafted it's probably never had any depth.

Lets look at the biggest signing of the 3 Thomas Jones. Jones will be 32 when the season starts however his most productive season last year was behind a stout Jets offensive line. The only thing Jones will be asked to do here is take some carries away from Jamal Charles. What I suggest doing is everytime the offense needs to convert 2 or less yards put him in and piss pound the rock then in 2 years dump him like the girlfriend you never really liked.


Free Agency

Earlier today the Broncos once again dumped a talented player Andra Davis. According to Profootballfocus.com Andra Davis was the 5th rated inside linebacker in the league. Davis would be a much needed upgrade at the position paired with DJ the Chiefs would have a decent tandom at inside linebacker. Also OJ Atogwe reminds out in the market with no offers. For those counting at home I'm saying the Chiefs should sign Davis & Atogwae then focus to the draft.

The Draft

The media is now reporting on what I wrote about in my February 16th blog. Clausen is a possibility and should be a welcomed possibility. I believe we will see the Chiefs trade down a few spots with Cleveland if Berry & Clausen are on the board. The Browns released Anderson earlier this week and are shopping Brady Quinn. The Chiefs could move back a few spots get an extra 3rd round pick and select Clausen, then trade the first second round pick and a third for Jarred Gaither who can play both Right Tackle & Left Tackle. At 23 years old Gaither is just as good as any tackle prospect in this draft and wouldn't cost a first round pick. This would leave the Chiefs with a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 3 5th round picks. With the remaining second round pick I would Chad Jones from LSU. Paired with Atogwae and Flowers the Chiefs would have one of the best secondaries in the NFL. In round 3 I would look to draft a big nose tackle that could rotate with Shaun Smith and Ron Edwards. Round 4 draft a center to replace Rudy Niswanger. With the remaining three 5th round picks draft the best available player.

Recap of what the roster would look like

Offense:

WR: Bowe
WR: Chambers

LT: Albert
LG: Waters
C: Draft pick
RG: Collin Brown
RT: Gaither

FB: Castille
HB: Charles & Thomas Jones

QB: Cassel or Clausen


Defense:
DE: Glenn Dorsey
DE: Tyson Jackson
NT: Draft pick

OLB: Hali
OLB: Vrabel
ILB: Davis
IlB: Johnson

CB: Flowers
CB: Carr
SS: Chad Jones
FS: Oj Atogwe

P: Colquitt
K: Succop


That team could compete next year.