I’ll go with primarily #5 with a dose of #3. I still think money rules in FA, players say otherwise, but they almost always go where the money is.

1. Truly talented players who appear to have adequate mileage left on the tread who realize that there are teams willing to pay almost anything for their services.

2. Players perceived as talented because they played for a successful team and who are now seeking to make bank off of that perception.

3. Historically successful players in the twilight of their careers whose primary interest is simply one last paycheck. They consider landing with a contender to be a nice, but unessential, bonus.

4. Veteran players, unhappy with their current circumstances, who are looking to play for a team they consider to be contender. Money is important but of secondary concern.

5. Inexperienced, untalented, overlooked, discarded, or “problem” players who are looking for an opportunity to prove themselves. Money is typically of very little concern to these guys.

Which of these 5 categories would you guess the Chiefs are most interested in at present?

Excellent question, free agents selected a team for three possible reasons: money (the most important reason), to win a Super Bowl, or playing time. So, short of overpaying (something Pioli doesn’t like to do) we are regulated to giving somone an opportunity for playing time. It’s not a situation given to attracting high level free agents.