Team Needs: Kansas City Chiefs

It was a surprise to many how poorly the Chiefs performed last year, but they earned themselves the 5th overall pick in the draft this year. What will need to be solved before the season begins is who will start, Brodie Croyle or Damon Huard. Larry Johnson signed a contract extension, so he should be set to play this year. The Chiefs don't need to improve on too many positions, but they do need the youth. Here's what they need...

O-Line- The Chiefs have one of the oldest offensive lines in the NFL, and it showed last year. Larry Johnson, who the year before had the most yards gained in the NFL was limited to just 559 yards on 159 carries (3.5 avg), with only 3 touchdowns (in eight games). The Chiefs will have to spend their early picks on some good pass protector tackles, and some big guards to open up holes for Larry Johnson.

K- Dave Rayner isn't meant to be a place kicker, he is a kick-off specialist. They're going to have to bring in a rookie to give Rayner some competition. (Rayner lost a kicking battle last year to rookie Mason Crosby [Packers])

CB- Ty Law is getting older, and so is Patrick Surtain. The Chiefs will need to pick a lock-down cornerback that they can groom into the position.

WR- Dwayne Bowe proved to be a great pick last year, but the Chiefs really don't have much depth at the position. Another young, quick, receiver would be a great asset to the team...not to mention the relief he would give Bowe.

TE- Tony Gonzales is nearing the end of his career (sorry Chief fans), and they might want to spend a late pick on a quality back-up that Gonzales can mentor.

Another team that doesn't have to do that much to succeed, the Chiefs just need a few young players to help give some of the veterans some relief. This team might be able to make a quick rebound as long as LJ doesn't get hurt, and they figure out who is going to be the every day starter.