It is rebuilding time...

I realize that it is early to start talking Chiefs....but there have been some major develpments that warrant this talk. Two that are the most glaring: 1) The impending trade of Trent Green and 2) The retirement of Will Shields.

First, Trent Green. It was reported today (4/15/07) that the Dolphins are stepping up attempts to trade for Green. They are looking to release Dante Culpepper, and Cam Cameron is set on Green to lead the team. I can't disagree with him. Yes, he is older. Yes, there are health concerns, but this is a guy who the three seasons prior to this past one, was second to only Peyton Manning in passing yards and overall QB play (which really means he was the best QB as Manning is not a mortal being but other wordly). With the trade of Green that leaves the Chiefs with Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle. Huard did a good job in an even more scaled down offense (which was pretty much non-existant with Herm) and being unscouted as he had hardly ever played. Personally I don't think that that performace will continue this year, or that it even could as teams will know how to play him now. As for Croyle, I am excited about this guy. Young, mobile, big arm, and a pretty accurate thrower. But, come on, can expect this guy to take over and play like a Pro-Bowler from day one?!! Not gonna happen. I do however think he could eventually be a good, if not great QB. However, who ever the QB is, they will be on thier back quite a bit, as the O-Line is going to be pittiful. Which leads me to....

Secondly, Will Shields is retiring. What a man!!! The Chiefs could never have asked for a better player and person to have graced the team. 224 consecutive starts is amazing!!! And if you need any information about this guy, go here

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2838586

However, with him leaving, along with Jordan Black (not a huge loss but still), an aging Weigmann, Damien McIntosh who is really unproven, and no right tackle. I wouldn't want to be a QB with that line, nor LJ or Bennett, or anyone behind that line. They will be DESTROYED!!

So our defense will be better with Harris and Edwards, and some good drafting, but really can the good fans of KC expect a whole lot next year. Not with all the holes in the line and the regressing of offense thanks to Herm.

The good news? If there is any.....is that at least in the NFL it doesn't take decades for a team to rebuild, retool, and comeback. So here is to a few rough years, then hopefully back to prominence.