For the last five years, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-12) have won an average of just 8.6 games per season. Coach Herm Edwards, who is 13-20 in three seasons with the Chiefs and 54-64 in eight NFL seasons, plays a conservative game. At this point in time, he is rebuilding and retooling just about every aspect of the team. 
Offense
In 2007, Kansas City was next to last in the NFL in scoring offense and total yards. QB Brodie Croyle (224 ATT, 127 COMP, 6 TDs, 6 INT), who will have one more chance, has been an underachiever. Vet Damon Huard (332ATT, 206 COMP, 11 TDs, 13 INT) and second-year QB Tyler Thigpen compete for the backup job. Last year, the Chiefs’ ground attack was 32nd. If RB Larry Johnson (158 ATT, 559 YDS, 3.5 AVG, 3 TDs) can’t perform this season due to poor health, look for the ground game to suffer again. Johnson appears to be healthy and RB Kolby Smith, who put in a good first season, will help. University of Texas star Jamaal Charles, a rookie, will add depth to the ground game. Last year, the O-line allowed 55 sacks. They still need a lot of work. The receivers include standout TE Tony Gonzalez (99 REC, 1,172 YDS, 11.8 AVG, 5 TDs).
Defense
DE Jared Allen and his 15.5 sacks are gone, and there’s no one to makeup for that output. DE Tamba Hall returns having made 7.5 sacks last season. If they can’t make up for Allen, the defense is in big trouble. Atlanta free-agent Demorrio Williams has been brought in to improve the linebacking squad.
Special Teams
Free agent B.J. Sams and draftee Kevin Robinson have been added to the return unit to generate longer, more potent returns. Veteran placekicker John Carney is a constant point producer. Punter Dustin Colquitt is accurate and strong.
Overview
Edwards has brought in a whole new offensive staff to generate as many points as possible. Also, Edwards and the Chiefs made the best draft picks in the league. By 2009 or 2010, this club will be a potent force.