[jd1020]

IMO, if Manning were aboard, that would put that much more emphasis on getting someone to protect him. He didn't take many sacks in Indy but he got hit a **** ton. The guy has had 3 neck surgeries in less than 2 years. Improving the OL would hit 2 birds with 1 stone. It would better protect your QB and open up bigger lanes for your RB to get through.

When Orton was in the game he didn't take as many sacks as Cassel, but that still didn't stop Richardson and Wiegmann from getting dominated.

If we did get Manning, the running game would be much less important anyways.

EDIT: In the end, I think its a moot point. I don't see the Chiefs opening up their wallet to Manning. There have been multiple teams linked to interest in Manning if he were to hit FA and the Chiefs aren't one of them. The Chiefs seem content on starting Cassel next year and further developing Stanzi/???.