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How and Why the Kansas City Chiefs Could be the Surprise Team in the AFC in 2013

Found April 23, 2013 on Know It All Football:
PLAYERS: Alex Smith,  Andy Reid,  Romeo Crennel,  Jamaal Charles,  Vernon Davis,  Dwayne Bowe,  Dexter McCluster,  Donnie Avery
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs,  Philadelphia Eagles,  Denver Broncos,  San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City. A place recently known more for its jazz music and barbecue than its football team, could perhaps be on the brink of entering NFL relevancy once again. The Kansas City Chiefs are returning 6 Pro Bowlers (pictured), have the No. 1 overall draft pick and inked Alex Smith to a three year, $10 million contract.  Throw in an Andy Reid to boot and the Chief’s now have a puncher’s chance of competing — not only in the AFC West — but also in the entire AFC conference. Put down the Arthur Bryant’s spare ribs for a second, Kansas City. Things just got real. IF Andy Reid can move on from the past. The Chiefs made a splash by bringing in head coach Andy Reid after the conclusion of last season. If he can forget about Philadelphia and his roller coaster story that was his career with the Eagles, the Chiefs will be undoubtedly getting a legend to replace Romeo Crennel as head coach. Reid brings with him a west coast offensive mindset and a 140-102-1 record. A perfect match for his ne...
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  • Arthur Bryant's (o_O)? We eat Gates! Most of the people from out of town that visits KC eats Arthur Bryant's (with that horrible sauce). KC like Jack Stack, OKL Joe's and GATES!!!! Lol! GO CHIEFS!!!!!
    by ckburns   April 27, 2013   Reply    
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