Kansas City Chiefs: What to do about Jamaal Charles

Charles has been with the team for all of his career, and the thought of number 25 not being on the field is certainly sad. But we have to look at the facts. In the last two season the Chiefs have won more games without Charles in the backfield than with him in the game. Now this is in part to great coaching, and having a more youthful group of runnings backs, who have learned from 25. The Kansas City Chiefs are, dare it to be said, a better team without Jamaal Charles.

There are more obvious reasons for the cutting of Charles, such as the cap savings to help the team sign maybe both Poe and Berry, if they can get the right deal. There will be other moves that need to happen for sure to make that work, but letting him go is not only the logical decision, it might be the best thing for the team.

Jamaal Charles will go down as one of the best running backs in Chiefs history and even in the NFL. Coming back from so many injuries will make it tough for John Dorsey to see value in keeping him on another year. However, if a new deal could be worked in KC’s favor, then perhaps he could stay on to finish his career with the team, much like linebacker Tamba Hali.

Either way it goes down, Jamaal has been a lot of fun to watch over the years, and will be sorely missed in the locker room and on the field. He is the all-time leading rusher for Kansas City and the NFL’s leader in yards per carry. He has had a better career than most running backs who make their way into the league. If this was his last season, it might not have gone down the way he wanted, but there is no denying he was one of the best.

What do you think, Addicts? Is it time for Charles to be let go? Will the team try to work a new deal up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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