The offseason review of the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster continues today with a look at the defensive tackle spot. As we’ve done in previous reviews of center, guard, offensive tackle and tight end, we’ll compare Kansas City to other AFC West rivals to get the possible handle on what the team should address in free agency and the draft.
Defensive tackle has to be considered an area of need for the Chiefs. Playing a predominantly 3-4 scheme, KC must have a nose tackle capable of tying up blockers and freeing the linebackers to make big plays. 35-year old Kelly Gregg filled that role well in Baltimore for a long time, but the Ravens released him prior to the 2011 season for a reason—his best years are behind him.
San Diego also runs a 3-4 and as such has only one player handling down lineman duties. 32-year old Antonio Garay is getting up there in years, but according to ESPN’s Scouts Inc., he continues to move well within the narrow area that nose tackles need to have lateral quickness...
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Kelly Gregg,
Antonio Garay,
Brodrick Bunkley,
Marcus Thomas,
Richard Seymour,
Tommy Kelly,
Scott Pioli
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders
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