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Either extreme is unlikely. The truth is that the Chiefs appear to be a mediocre team. No one likes to hear that. If we get lucky, we can get on a roll. If not, it is going to be a long season. Injuries can happen. Manning and Rivers could go down and we could be looking pretty good. But, barring injuries, expectations should not be high.
We have a good LB corps, a decent DL, a great RB, one good safety and a good punter. We are in salary cap Hell, have a weak OL (much weaker than last year), no good CBs, a questionable FS, and a weak WR corps. Our QB is in the last year of his contract. He is not the answer for the Chiefs. If you pay him like he is the answer, then you cannot likely keep the Pro Bowl players you need.
This season will be a regression, most likely. We have a couple of decent draft picks; but then, so does everyone else.
Next year there is reason for optimism again. We will have more salary cap space, will have several more draft picks, it is possible that Murray or Bray will come on like Nick Foles or Kirk Cousins and we can say goodbye to Alex and the need to pay big money for a QB like him. We need to keep Jamaal healthy and hope to pick up some decent talent on the waiver wire.
Don't expect much this season. If we get lucky, great. 2015 will promise to have more hope if a few rookies step up.
That's one man's view after watching the Chiefs for over 40 years.
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