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According to experts, the Chiefs had the best of the draft, with two first round picks, one second round, and three third rounds. They've also pulled the largest rookie pool at $8,221,790.
They definitely needed all the help they could get, having finished their 2007 season 4-12, tied for the second worst team in Football.
Their first priority was to fix their floundering offensive line. Their starting quarterback, Brodie Croyle, spent a great deal of time on the turf. They have supplemented their line with Branden Albert, of Virginia. They also received Barry Richardson in the sixth round. Some folks wonder if that was enough.
"The best thing they did was stay disciplined in the draft," Chiefs General Manager Charley Casserly told the Kansas City Star. "They could have gone and drafted five offensive linemen right off the bat, but if they did that, maybe four of them can't play. What good does that do for them?
They drafted a balance mix, also picking up cornerback Brandon Flowers, running back Jamaal Charles, and - as their first pick - defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey.
"Can you get everything you want in the draft? No," Chiefs coach Herm Edwards told the newspaper. "But we got a lot. We got some tight ends. We think we're better there. We've got another runner. The problem is they're all young, but that's OK."
The Chiefs hope to improve this year, giving their as-of-yet unproven quarterback Brodie Croyle, the tools he needs to lead the team to success. The Chiefs first preseason game will be against the Bears, three months from now.
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