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Sports Edge's profile of all 32 NFL teams continues today with the AFC West's Kansas City Chiefs.

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Kansas City is 20:1 to win the Super Bowl, 11:1 to win the AFC Championship, and 7:4 to win the AFC West. Their Over / Under win total is 9.5.

Schedule

Kansas City’s 2006 opponents had a record of 135-121 in 2005. That is tied for the 3rd hardest schedule in the AFC. The Chiefs get their bye-week very early after Week 2.

The AFC West division plays the NFC West and AFC North this year, the former looking much easier than the latter. Last year, Kansas City was 7-1 at home and just 3-5 on the road. The goal this year is to get to .500 or above on the road, while continuing to be dominant at home.

Sports Edge Analysis

Quarterback, Trent Green has thrown for over 4,000 yards each of the last three years. That is more yards total than Peyton Manning over that span. Green did just turn 36 years-old, but he has been extremely durable, not missing a start in his five years with the team.

The fact that the Chiefs have had so much success passing the ball is surprising given that their receivers have been average. This year, 33 year-old Eddie Kennison mans one wide-out position, while Samie Parker looks promising on the other side, if he can stay healthy.

Of course, a lot of their success in the passing game relates to the presence of tight end, Tony Gonzalez. Gonzalez is entering his 10th year in the league, but he is only 31 years-old, and he has a lot left in his potential Hall of Fame career.

The running backs are very solid with Larry Johnson coming off a tremendous year and Michael Bennett acquired to be his backup. The trade for Bennett signifies that the team is not counting on the injured Priest Holmes at all this year.

Ironically, the most concern about the offense revolves around the offensive line. It is ironic because the line has been so dominant and a huge key to their success. The problem starts with the sudden retirement of left tackle, Willie Roaf. Kyle Turley is penciled in as his replacement, but the team is still trying to convince Roaf to change his mind.

As for the rest of the line, the interior is still solid, but right tackle is also a question mark.

Kansas City’s defense was 11th in the AFC in yards allowed last year and 9th in points allowed. Those numbers were both big improvements over 2004 and point to the great work of defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.

Cunningham built a faster front seven that did a solid job stopping the run. A lot of that credit has to go to linebackers, Derrick Johnson and Kawika Mitchell. The pass rush was less effective, so the team drafted Tamba Hali in the first round to play opposite Jared Allen. Allen had 11 sacks last year.

The biggest hole on defense last year was the cornerback position opposite Patrick Surtain. That was filled in a big way by former Patriot and Jet, Ty Law. Law has lost a step from his New England days, but he is getting into good shape and he is a proven winner.

Predictions

Coach Herm Edwards comes over from the Jets to replace the retired Dick Vermeil. Edwards made the very smart decision to keep Gunther Cunningham, although they did lose respected offensive coordinator Al Saunders.

The offense looks like it could take a half a step back this year with the uncertainly regarding the offensive line, while the defense should take a step forward. The head coaching change is a push as Edwards is a great motivator, but he tends to make curious coaching decisions late in ball games.

If Roaf comes out of retirement, then the prediction might be higher, but right now it stands at a projected 10-6 record.

A 4-12 record is the most likely scenario.

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Posted by miker at August 7, 2006 08:10 AM

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