{"id":11657,"date":"2017-01-31T18:13:05","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T23:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=11657"},"modified":"2017-01-31T18:14:22","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T23:14:22","slug":"kansas-city-chiefs-biggest-off-season-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/01\/31\/kansas-city-chiefs-biggest-off-season-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Chiefs Biggest Off-Season Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kansas City lost in the Divisional Round of the playoffs for the second year in a row in January 2017. The NFL off-season can always be troublesome to some fans. It can be like this due to the potential loss of some key players that fans have grown to love over the seasons. This off-season is no different for the Chiefs having, already lost a key contributor,\u00a0with\u00a0Director of Football Operations\u00a0Chris Ballard<\/strong> going to the Indianapolis Colts.\u00a0Ballard might not be a player,\u00a0but he showed potential towards being a General Manager and could scout talent well.<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs Biggest Off-Season Questions<\/h2>\n

What to do with Eric Berry<\/a>?<\/h3>\n

Pay the man! That\u2019s all that can be said about Eric Berry<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s future with the Chiefs. Berry and the Chiefs front office were not able to work out a deal during the 2016 off-season, but this off-season seems more promising. Berry played under the franchise tag in 2016 and showed that he is worth every penny.\u00a0Since being drafted by the Chiefs in 2010, Berry has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times.\u00a0The Comeback Player of the Year winner in 2015 has proven that he is a top safety in the NFL and deserves a big contract.<\/p>\n

Where does that leave Dontari Poe<\/a>?<\/h3>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Dontari Poe<\/strong><\/a> in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Memphis.\u00a0Poe would be selected to the Pro Bowl twice in 2013 and 2014.\u00a0Giving both Poe and Berry good contracts might be difficult to do with the Chiefs current cap space.\u00a0The nose tackle might be shown the door by the Chiefs due to injuries and drop off in play.<\/p>\n

In fact, it seems kind of weird to say, but Poe has almost been more of a threat on offense in 2016 then he was on defense. Poe only recorded 27 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2016. However, he threw for a touchdown and rushed for a touchdown in 2016. This gives him more touchdowns then sacks.<\/p>\n

The Uncertainty of Jamaal Charles<\/a><\/h3>\n

Have NFL fans seen the last of Jamaal Charles<\/strong><\/a>? Kansas City fans are left wondering what to do with their one-time star running back. The former Texas\u00a0runner will be a seven million dollar cap hit to the Chiefs.\u00a0This seems a little excessive to Kansas City since he barely saw the field in 2016.<\/p>\n

Charles is now 30 years old as well which is not an ideal\u00a0age when it comes to running backs. Kansas City must decide if they want to cut Charles or possibly restructure his contract.\u00a0Restructure is possible due to a 2016 season that Charles barely played in. Many people might have forgotten that Charles even played last season.<\/p>\n

Question mark at Quarterback<\/h3>\n

Andy Reid<\/a><\/strong> has stated that Alex Smith<\/a><\/strong> is still the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.\u00a0 Alex Smith is due almost $17 million in 2017. Backup Nick Foles<\/a><\/strong> is due $10.75 million.\u00a0This is a lot of money for these two quarterbacks.\u00a0Kansas City must decide if they really want to keep Foles around with Smith starting or if it\u2019s time to cut him as well.\u00a0Third-string quarterback Tyler Bray<\/strong> is only due a little over $1 million.\u00a0Is he ready to be second string?\u00a0That\u2019s a question the Chiefs will have to ask this off-season.<\/p>\n

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