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AFC: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10353360/NFL-midseason-report-card:-AFC-grades
NFC: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10345940/NFL-midseason-report-card:-NFC-grades
Feel free to post your teams progress report!
Kansas City Chiefs (1-7)
Grade: F
Making the grade: Before taking the job, first-year Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli knew the rebuilding process would be painful. He was correct. A massive roster overhaul and attitude adjustment from the previous Herm Edwards/Carl Peterson regime has the same feel as airline turbulence.
Most valuable player: QB Matt Cassel. Cassel hasn't posted the same gaudy passing numbers as last season in New England when he replaced the injured Tom Brady for 15-plus games. But he has exhibited resiliency and leadership while surrounded by a much less talented cast.
Biggest disappointment: RB Larry Johnson. He could have gained recognition as Kansas City's all-time rushing leader. Instead, Johnson was released 74 yards from that milestone because of gay slurs and anti-management criticism he levied after a 37-7 loss to San Diego. Under former Chiefs president/GM Carl Peterson, Johnson landed a contract extension in 2007 that guaranteed him $19 million. One season later, Peterson dealt defensive end Jared Allen to Minnesota. Since then, Johnson has tanked while Allen has become an NFL Defensive MVP candidate. This is part of the mess that Pioli inherited.
Health status: Injuries aren't a factor in Kansas City's miserable start.
Second-half forecast: Despite this season's hiccups, Pioli accomplished enough in a near decade with New England to earn the benefit of the doubt going forward. Todd Haley may need to tone down his animated style for long-term success as a head coach.
NFC: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/10345940/NFL-midseason-report-card:-NFC-grades
Feel free to post your teams progress report!
Kansas City Chiefs (1-7)
Grade: F
Making the grade: Before taking the job, first-year Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli knew the rebuilding process would be painful. He was correct. A massive roster overhaul and attitude adjustment from the previous Herm Edwards/Carl Peterson regime has the same feel as airline turbulence.
Most valuable player: QB Matt Cassel. Cassel hasn't posted the same gaudy passing numbers as last season in New England when he replaced the injured Tom Brady for 15-plus games. But he has exhibited resiliency and leadership while surrounded by a much less talented cast.
Biggest disappointment: RB Larry Johnson. He could have gained recognition as Kansas City's all-time rushing leader. Instead, Johnson was released 74 yards from that milestone because of gay slurs and anti-management criticism he levied after a 37-7 loss to San Diego. Under former Chiefs president/GM Carl Peterson, Johnson landed a contract extension in 2007 that guaranteed him $19 million. One season later, Peterson dealt defensive end Jared Allen to Minnesota. Since then, Johnson has tanked while Allen has become an NFL Defensive MVP candidate. This is part of the mess that Pioli inherited.
Health status: Injuries aren't a factor in Kansas City's miserable start.
Second-half forecast: Despite this season's hiccups, Pioli accomplished enough in a near decade with New England to earn the benefit of the doubt going forward. Todd Haley may need to tone down his animated style for long-term success as a head coach.