Goodbye, Good Luck, and Good Riddance

Au Revoir, Jared! So sad to see you go! Farewell! (Don't let the door hit you in the ass)

It's a done deal. See, our offensive line just got better and we haven't drafted a single player!

Bravo, Carl, Bravo! Encore! Encore!

A Big 'Thank You' to Carl Peterson

It looks like Carl Peterson is dumb enough to trade superstar defensive end Jared Allen, or so says Allen. After missing 2 games last year to a DUI suspension, Allen recorded 15.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles in 14 games. These numbers may seem heroic to some of you, but they are actually godly; in case you haven't noticed the Chiefs defense sucks.

Reportedly, this move is being made to "stockpile draftpicks" and embrace the Chiefs "rebuilding mode." Truthfully, this move is being made because (a) the Chiefs have no money to sign Allen right now, (b) Allen is an unrestricted free agent next year, and (c) Allen also thinks the Chiefs defense sucks and he'd rather play elsewhere. I'm not sure what a team in "rebuilding mode" is looking for if not a player like Allen. At 26-years-old, Allen is arguably the best player in the NFL at arguably the toughest position to find great players.

In two meetings last year, Allen terrorized our ailing offensive line. I want to extend a special "thanks" to Carl Peterson for being such an incompetent fool. This buds for you, Carl!

Is Jared Allen Leaving Kansas City?

In their weekly draft Q&A, Pro Football Weekly had the following to say in response to speculation that Kansas City will move down in the draft:

"From what I'm told, there has been ongoing discussion in Kansas City since the start of free agency about shipping franchised DE Jared Allen to a number of suitors, including Minnesota, Jacksonville or Tampa Bay, in exchange for draft picks. However, if the deal were to occur, it would seem the Chiefs would want the comfort of being able to replace him in the draft. Depending on whether the right defensive end is available at the No. 5 position, a move may not be made until Draft Day. If it does happen, the Chiefs would wind up with an additional first-round pick to address their most pressing need, on the offensive line."

Why would you ever trade a guy like Allen? He may be the best defensive end the franchise ever sees. I doubt they could grab another talent like him in their next 100 tries. Let's hope the rumors are true. Allen gave our battered line fits last year. Leave it to Herm to burn Vermeil's legacy to ashes.

As an aside, the article also indicates that Denver is strongly interested in moving down in the draft. He lists Detroit and Philadelphia as possible trade suitors. Detroit is not surprising but Philly was a little unexpected. With all the demand for offensive tackles there could be multiple attempts to leapfrog to #11 or #12. Denver will likely have their pick of trade suitors.

Chiefs Go Big at Wide Receiver

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.