I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: Having a loaded roster will eventually cost the Kansas City Chiefs. There’s a good chance that day has finally come at a couple position groups on the team. Most notably among them: running back, slot receiver and tight end (possibly even quarterback).
A few weeks ago when NFL Radio’s Movin’ the Chains descended upon the Chiefs’ annual training camp site in Saint Joseph, Pat Kirwan had this to say about Kansas City’s positional depth:
Finishing up w/KC and there is depth on the roster-need a backup QB? a RB? or a TE? call the Chiefs.
— Pat Kirwan (@PatKirwan_NFL) August 11, 2016
It’s true. There are some positions where the team is richer than the team’s 53-man roster can accommodate. To date, the front office has done an exceptional job of retaining budding, young talent. In 2016, I suspect they’ll lose a few players they wouldn’t part company with under different circumstances.
Let’s take a look at what players the Chiefs may move on from soon.
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