The majority of the NFL offseason is rightfully dedicated to identifying the weaknesses and needs of every team. Between free agency and the draft, however, it is common for fans and analysts to lose sight about what their teams’ strengths are. Ultimately, it is these strengths that will be carrying the team and the reasoning behind their success.
So, I decided to take a look at the Kansas City Chiefs roster and rank their positional groups. I compared each group relative to how they stack up against the rest of the league. The biggest theme is that these groups are not assessed strictly based off the top guys within each, but rather a combination of the starters and the depth behind them. This strategy led to the creation of four tiers, which I will explain within each.
Specialists are included, but since there is only one of each they’re assessed solely off how they compare to others in the league at their position. So without further ado, let’s dive into the Chiefs’ roster.
Next: Tier 1