Being married to an interior decorator, I am often presented the opportunity (ahem, duty) to watch her favorite program on HGTV. In fact Extreme Makeover has become so popular that it has moved from cable to network TV. So, I thought we would use this forum today to discuss the makeover of the Chiefs.
Let’s begin with the foundation of any rebuilding job — the offensive and defensive lines. As we began the season, the offensive line was thought to be termite infested. Dead and aged wood was sent packing. A new block of granite was installed at the most important position, left tackle, in Brandan Albert. He has demonstrated strength and agility and appears to be the foundation for the future. The right side of the line appears to be aged wood (McIntosh) and will need to be replaced before next season. The right guard appears to be a crack in the foundation and will require a full excavation. The center appears serviceable, but will need repair prior to any championship ideas.
The defensive line has had extensive work the last two years and at great expense (two number ones, one number two and a number three). The line reminds me of newly installed ceramic tile. Nice looking but not safe to walk on. Clearly it has not cured and suffers from immaturity. Perhaps it will settle down and become an effective unit, or perhaps it will need more work?
It is almost impossible to judge the quality of the remodel of the D-line without discussing the adjacent middle linebacker. A spare part reclaimed at the salvage yard, this piece does not appear serviceable and is headed back to the scrap heap. The outside backers appear undersized and poorly support the run. Additional pieces are needed in this area.
The secondary is the roof of any makeover protecting the house from rain and potential harm. While the new pieces added on the corners appear to have promise, the safeties are unreliable and often want to look spectacular rather than serviceable. They are not a long-term solution.
The receivers are an interesting collection of talent. A mixture of young and old, they offer great hope. Mark Bradley, a spare part rejected by another building project, appears to be a diamond in the rough. Dwayne Bowe appears to be the cornerstone for a respectable offense. Big Brad Cottam also could potentially become a key pillar for the Chiefs offensively.
Another good pick up at the Home Depot was Mr. Charles. Holding a great pedigree from UT, he appears to be the most complete back on the roster. Larry Johnson was once prime real estate, but at this point he might be condemned property.
Today we will defer any discussion regarding makeover of the QB position. The Chiefs are dealing with limited resources after having found faulty materials with structural defects on prior attempts. As for Tyler Thigpen, right now he looks like true quality hardwood, but could still be revealed as a cheap imitation upon further investigation.
Punter? That’s the first thing a real estate agent would show if they were selling the Chiefs. Kicker? Not so much. That’s a crack in the floor conveniently concealed by a nice rug.
There you have it. A makeover in progress. Perhaps 1/3 completed. It will require considerable patience before the final product is ready for inspection.
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