1. Chiefs begin clearing space by releasing WRs Avery, Jenkins
By AP - Yahoo Sports
"The Chiefs released wide receivers Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins on Tuesday as they began to clear roster and salary cap space ahead of what could be a busy offseason.
All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston and stalwart center Rodney Hudson are eligible for free agency, and the Chiefs would like to keep both of them. But with some massive holes elsewhere and little space available under the salary cap, the first step for general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid was to part ways with a pair of unproductive wide receivers." READ MORE…
Chiefs at the NFL Combine
Current Chiefs at the NFL combine throughout the years.
QB, Alex Smith at the 2005 NFL Combine
P, Dustin Colquitt at the 2005 NFL Combine
QB, Alex Smith at the 2005 NFL Combine
WR, Dwayne Bowe at the 2007 NFL Combine.
WR, Dwayne Bowe at the 2007 NFL Combine.
RB, Jamaal Charles at the 2008 NFL Combine
S, Eric Berry at the 2010 NFL Combine
S, Eric Berry at the 2010 NFL Combine
S, Eric Berry at the 2010 NFL Combine
LB, Justin Houston at the 2011 NFL Combine
LB, Justin Houston at the 2011 NFL Combine
LB, Justin Houston at the 2011 NFL Combine
FB, Anthony Sherman at the 2011 NFL Combine.
FB, Anthony Sherman at the 2011 NFL Combine.
DT, Dontari Poe at the 2012 NFL Combine
DT, Dontari Poe at the 2012 NFL Combine
RB, Knile Davis at the 2013 NFL Combine.
RB, Knile Davis at the 2013 NFL Combine.
RB, Knile Davis at the 2013 NFL Combine.
RB, Knile Davis at the 2013 NFL Combine.
T, Eric Fisher at the 2013 Combine
T, Eric Fisher at the 2013 Combine
TE, Travis Kelce at the 2013 NFL Combine.
RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas at the 2014 NFL Combine.
RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas at the 2014 NFL Combine.
RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas at the 2014 NFL Combine.
RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas at the 2014 NFL Combine.
QB, Aaron Murray at the 2014 NFL Combine.
QB, Aaron Murray at the 2014 NFL Combine.
2. What five potential first-round receivers each need to show NFL teams at the combine
By Terez Paylor - The Kansas City Star
"Considering the Chiefs' decision to part ways with receivers Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins on the eve of the annual NFL scouting combine, it's certainly safe to assume general manager John Dorsey has some replacements in mind.
Free agency is an option, though Dorsey and coach Andy Reid have long been proponents of building through the draft. Fortunately for the Chiefs, this year's crop of receivers is strong, even if it doesn't match the depth of last year's class. Regardless, there are several receivers that would have to interest the Chiefs if they are on the draft board at No. 18." READ MORE…
3. Extra picks make this a big draft for Chiefs
By Adam Teicher - ESPN.com
"The last time the Kansas City Chiefs entered a draft with more than 10 picks, they came away with five eventual starters who would go on to play in a total of six Pro Bowls.
The Chiefs won't have two first-round picks or three selections in the third round in this year's draft, as they did in 2008. But they are expecting at least 11 picks. The Chiefs have their own choice in each of the seven rounds for the first time since 2012. (They traded their second-round pick in each of the last two drafts to the San Francisco 49ers for quarterback Alex Smith.)" READ MORE…
4. Countdown to Combine: Kansas City Chiefs OL
By Adam Teicher - ESPN.com
"A closer look at the areas the Chiefs could address in the draft. We'll continue with a look at the offensive linemen, who are scheduled to work out Friday in Indianapolis.
Position of need: The Chiefs lost three offensive linemen who were regulars in 2013 to free agency last year and have three 2014 starters scheduled for free agency next month. The Chiefs haven't done a good job of replenishing and it showed last season particularly in pass protection, where they allowed 49 sacks. The Chiefs need help at tackle and center, if starter Rodney Hudson leaves as a free agent. Mostly, they need capable players regardless of position." READ MORE…
5. Memo to Dwayne Bowe: If you really are a team guy, you'll restructure your deal
By Sean Keeler - Fox Sports
"John Dorsey says Dwayne Bowe is a really good teammate. Dwayne Bowe says Dwayne Bowe is a really good teammate.
You know what a really good teammate really needs to do, right about now?
Take a pay cut." READ MORE…
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