Originally Posted by
josh1971
Great evaluation, Tex! I think it's interesting to look at the whole team like that, and I found a lot of your evaluation right on.
I think anyone who watched the chiefs closely saw that McIntosh improved a great deal last year. I still chuckle when I watch that highlight of him flattening not one, but two dolphin defenders downfield to spring a big run.
(A shame, consequently, that the running back got caught from behind). Damion could very well be back in red for another season.
Niswanger could easily be the other guard, as he's a good offensive lineman. I just don't think he's a good center. So if we had a line like:
LT Albert
LG Waters
C (FA or Draft)
RG Niswanger
RT McIntosh
I'd be ok with that. O-lines need time to gel, and having Waters, Albert, Niswanger, and McIntosh play together for multiple years will help. Add a good center to that? We may have protection! Blocking!
Our poor team suffered from some pretty inept coaching and play-calling, and I think that caught up with us in a number of close games that were decided late. I'm anxious to see how the free agency period goes for the chiefs, but I'm super jazzed to see how the first Pioli/Haley draft goes.
jb