Drawing comparison to the gigantic Jacksonville Jaguars receiving corp, the Chiefs will boast one of the largest receiving corps in the NFL in 2008. Last season, Dante Hall (5'8" 187 lbs.) was dealt to the St. Louis Rams. This off season, Samie Parker (5'11" 190 lbs.) and Eddie Kennison (6'0" 201 lbs.) were both let go. Dwayne Bowe (6'4" 221 lbs.), Jeff Webb (6'2" 211 lbs.), Bowe's cousin Bobby Sippio (6'3" 214 lbs.), and recently signed Raven's castoff Devard Darling (6'1" 215 lbs.) are the revamped 2008 receiving corp.
This shift away from the Vermeil-style speedy receiver is undoubtedly part of Herm Edward's plan to improve the running game and play a more physical style of football. The downside to this strategy is that the Chiefs don't have anyone on their roster to stretch the field (although Tony Gonzalez tends to keep safeties on their toes). While this may make their rushing offense more formidable down field, I think this will ultimately make life a bit easier for Broncos defensive backs.
On a side note, I can't say I'm going to miss playing against Eddie Kennison. After his classless departure from Denver early in his career, he absolute torched our secondary. In 9 games from 2001 to 2005, Kennison averaged 76 yards and .33 touchdowns per game; that includes four 100-yard outings. Kennison has been hampered by injuries the last two seasons. Good riddance.
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