Heading into the 2008 season, the Chiefs' have a lengthy to-do list, which isn't all that surprising since they managed to cobble together just four wins last year. They got off to a good start by having the best draft in the history of awesome drafts (head coach Herm Edwards was hoping to land 10 starters, he'll probably have to settle for a considerably smaller number). The team's first first-round pick, defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, should make an immediate impact, and their second first-rounder, guard Branden Albert, will likely be the Chiefs Week 1 starter ... at left tackle.
That's not completely shocking -- Albert shot up (mock) draft boards because of his versatility, and that's exactly what Kansas City is banking on. From the Kansas City Star's Adam Teicher:
Edwards wouldn't talk about his plans, but the Chiefs will probably line up with rookie Branden Albert at left tackle, Waters at left guard, Rudy Niswanger at center, Adrian Jones at right guard and Damion McIntosh at right tackle.Arrowhead Pride is skeptical. Not so much as it relates to Albert -- everybody agrees that he'll get a lot of playing time -- but that Adrian Jones, the one-man sack machine/penalty generator, could be a starter, or that Damien McIntosh is anything more than an adequate backup.
Larry Johnson and Brodie Croyle can attest to the importance of having a competent offensive line, and capable unit can go a long way masking other weaknesses. Like, say, an inexperienced quarterback or a wide receiver corps that currently features one legit player.
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