Initially, I was disappointed that we didn’t get better offensive lineman but after doing some analysis, we may be getting a better bargain through FA signings. Time will tell. Either way, Brodie has some tools, and looks like he’ll get plenty of practice learning to read defenses….

PS…. Anybody heard if Gunther has made any comments? After day 1, I’ll bet he is still numb!!!

1. Right there with you on MasterBlaster’s conspiracy theories. When confronted with multiple possible explanations, the simplest is usually the best (the Principle of Occam’s Razor).

2. Also, SO MANY of the Chiefs’ picks were not only BPA in areas of need, they were tremendous value picks–Dorsey, Albert (even after trading up to 15), Flowers (could have been late R1), Charles & Morgan (both could have gone in R2)–or hidden gems (Carr and Johnston). I cannot think of a single significant reach. To be sure, not all will work out after 2-3 years. But, this is how you go about building championship calibre teams over time!

3. I think the odds are good that they will get at least 5 starters out of this group. Too many limit their definition of “starter” to the base offensive and defensivie packages. But what about the variations: 2 TEs, 3 or 4 WRs, nickel and dime CBs; and what about special teams KR, PR and coverage, where we were so bad last year? So, even if Dorsey, Albert and Flowers are the only 3 to start in the base offensive and defensive packages, I bet all that make the team will “start” in some significant special package or special team role.

Adam:

You summed it up best when you said that at last Carl Peterson was like Mozart rather than Solieri!

I hope I have to buy you that steak!!! bannyc9–I stand by my statement. Solari’s play calling last year was miserable. I would expect some kind of improvement by Chan Gailley. Gailley did craft an offense for Kordell Stewart when he was in Pittsburgh which utilized Stewart’s abilities to the max. However, it is my opinion that the spectacularly stupid play calling of last year was largely a result of Herm Edwards keeping Solari on a short leash. Otherwise, why didn’t Herm intervene at about game two of the nine game losing streak. It was probably because he either “A.” approved of Solari’s run-run-pass-punt offense, or “B.” didn’t know enough about offense to become involved. Either is a scary thought. With improved offensive line play and two or three adequate healthy running backs in the mix, this years offense should be a vast improvement. My assumption is Gailley’s play calling will be an improvement over Solari’s. I don’t think Gailley will have carte blanche with the offense. I think Herm will still be pressuring Gailley to use the run-run-pass-punt offense whether or not it works. Herm’s lack of knowledge in terms of offensive football will definitely be a disadvantage if not a total detriment to the team during the course of the season.