Chiefs race to build dominant offensive line

Nov 30, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Mitchell Schwartz (72) stands on the field during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Mitchell Schwartz (72) stands on the field during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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It all starts up front.

You have heard it before and it describes a team-building philosophy as well as what went on in Kansas City and across the AFC West as free agency kicked off.

The division that sent two teams to the 2015 postseason has three franchises pushing the edge and looking to improve in the trenches. The Kansas City Chiefs are certainly a team that is pushing forward to build an offensive line that can take them through the postseason with power to burn.

Kansas City is not alone, however. Three of the four teams in the division have brought in new blood for their offensive lines. They are all trying to build the best line in the division.

This week on the Check With Me Podcast, we took a good look at what Kansas City has done in free agency compared to the other team in the division. We also covered what has gone on in the AFC South, whose teams are on the Chiefs’ 2016 schedule. Here’s the show:

The additions change the capabilities and needs along the offensive line unit and of the the offense as a whole.

What else does Kansas City need to do?

Next: Let’s look at the Chiefs’ line