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Anthony Sherman: Yes, the fan favorite, and arguably best fullback in football, could very well have played his last meaningful football in Kansas City.  It’s not that Sherman has lost a step, or doesn’t have any value…it’s just that his value has diminished quite a bit as the Chiefs offense has become more balanced.

In 2015, Sherman logged just 188 snaps on offense…the lowest of any full time player that was active all season.  It was also just over half of the number of snaps he took on Special Teams (314).  While Special Teams is certainly important to the success of the team, the question has to be asked as to whether it’s worth $2 million against the salary cap this season, and $2.3 million next year.

Sherman has also seen his offensive productivity drop down as well, which isn’t all that surprising given his fewer snaps.  Sherman logged just four receptions and one carry in all of 2015.  Of course, like many fullbacks, his value was really found in his blocking.  But if he’s only on the field for 18% of the offensive plays, then it’s hard to argue that he’s making much of a difference in that area.

In 2015, Sherman logged just 188 snaps on offense…the lowest of any full time player that was active all season.

While many Chiefs fans will be upset, this is a move that makes a lot of sense.  Especially with an already crowded backfield and receiver corps that may have to take an extra spot.  And moving on from the fullback position in general means we’ll likely be seeing a lot more three wide receiver sets, which really gets back to the crux of Andy Reid’s West Coast Offense.

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