Kansas City Chiefs: PFF ratings

2 of 2

Nov 16, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 24-20. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Dontari Poe – 39th of 81 (+0.2)

This is, again, laughable. Poe is dominant and was once again at the Pro Bowl in 2014. There is a strong argument to be made that Poe is the best nose tackle in football, constantly taking on double and triple-teams. If I have any gripe about PFF, it is not taking stuff like that into consideration. Poe’s play makes everyone else better.

Allen Bailey – 33rd of 47 (-2.6)

This is full-blown stunning. Bailey earned a four-year extension last year, becoming one of the most disruptive 3-4 defensive ends in the game. Bailey amassed five sacks, a nice number in this scheme for his position.

Justin Houston – 1st of 46 (+51.1)

This is an astounding grade, although deserved. Houston was a wrecking machine in 2014, registering a franchise-record 22 sacks. Houston’s grade was almost double the second-ranked player, Pernell McPhee. If Houston wasn’t ranked as the best outside linebacker, there should have been an investigation.

Tamba Hali – 13th of 46 (+11.2)

Hali only registered six sacks, but he was still totaling good pressures. Despite playing with a bad knee for most of the year, Hali had 31 quarterback hurries, tied for ninth at the 3-4 OLB spot alongside Julius Peppers.

Sean Smith – 5th of 108 (+17.0)

Smith was incredible last year, so this is a fitting spot for him. The only four corners rated higher were Chris Harris Jr., Vontae Davis, Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis. Smith became a true shutdown corner in 2014, refusing to be beaten on a weekly basis.

Phillip Gaines – 51st of 108 (-1.8)

Gaines, a third-round rookie out of Rice University last year, held his own last season when pressed into duty. The grade is a touch harsh for me, but it’s not outrageous. Gaines is a promising player.

Oct 19, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Ron Parker (38) breaks up a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) in the final seconds of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Chiefs won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Ron Parker – 73rd of 87 (-5.7)

Again, simply stunning. Parker was a disaster at corner but one of the better center-field types in the league. Parker got a five-year, $30 million contract in March from Kansas City and while the numbers are a bit rich, he certainly earned a large deal.

Dustin Colquitt – 12th of 37 (+12.1)

I’m going to go full-blown homer here. Colquitt might be the best punter in football, considering the amount of punts he lands inside the 10-yard line each year. I could accept top 5, but outside the top 10? Wow.

Where do Kansas City Chiefs rank on Pro Football Focus?

By Matt Verderame | May 14, 2015