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I'm just kind of spitting shit out here. For all 4-3 positions, I'm assuming the current trend of 4-3 O/U.
CB - #1 and #3 at least. Fuller can be an adequate #2. That #3 guy needs to be able to handle outside duties so Fuller can move down into the slot when needed.
5T DE - #2 and #3 if 34. #2 if 43.
In a 34, a #2 starter opposite Jones and a #3 for depth.
In a 43, one for depth behind Jones.
3T DT - #2 if 43.
In a 43, I'm assuming Speaks slides into the 3T spot and we'd need depth.
LB - At least #3 ILB if 34, prefer #2. Starting SOLB if 43.
I'm assuming O'Daniel/Niemann will man the WOLB in a 43.
EDGE - Possible #1 in 34, #3+ either scheme
This largely depends on what KC does with Ford and Houston. If they retain Ford, then you're looking at a #3 in a 34 for depth. It could be argued a #3 and #4 with great success. In a 43, I'd assume that Jones is moving to 5T and one of Houston or a retained Ford assume the LEO. A more traditional 43 would probably have Houston at DE with Jones inside and, if Ford is retained, out on the other DE spot. This gets very clustered depending on defensive scheme and who gets retained. I'm going to say a #3 at a minimum in a 43 as well.
SS - #1 in both schemes
My opinion on Berry isn't favorable. I'd prefer KC found a new Starter. Watts is okay depth if he can stay healthy.
FS - #1 in both schemes
Dumpster fire. Need a starter. Lucas is okay depth but I'd argue need a #2 here too. Murray is trash but I'm sure he sticks through his rookie deal.
WR - #2 type
The Chiefs have Hill and Watkins to start now. Conley is gone though, one would think. Robinson is a nice piece as a 4/5 type but I don't like to rely on him. I really liked Pringle in pre-season and a big reason I think KC IR'd him was the ability to keep him and have him learn the offense vs trying to stash him. I think Pringle is capable of assuming Conley's role. That said, the Chiefs could use getting a guy in-house this year to take over Watkins' spot when he's cut in 2020.
TE - #2
The Chiefs need to get a guy in house that can be a reliable blocker and a good enough receiver to replace Kelce should he, God forbid, get injured. No-Hands Harris can't be back in the fold. There's a legitimate argument that this is the Chiefs biggest offensive need.
LG - #1 or Developmental
Despite his growth, Erving remains backup quality. I'm sure Wylie could man this spot but not putting him there when LDT was healthy gives me pause. A stud here would go a long ways, but it's a long ways down the list of immediate must haves. If you can't get a guy that can step in and start, I'd argue just grab another developmental fatty late.
OC - #2
Reiter has been surprisingly solid even if he isn't the greatest. Morse is surely gone unless the Chiefs are downright stupid. Need a backup at worst.
OT - #3
Wylie is the backup tackle but I'm not convinced he has the athleticism. I don't think you could count on LDT to do it now with the knee injuries. We've seen Erving be a revolving door in Cleveland so no chance. Chiefs really could use a swing tackle with a future at least at RT to replace Schwartz in a couple years.
RB - #2 at least
Damien Williams has been surprising and the Chiefs made a committment to him for the next couple of years. That said, we haven't seen much meaningul production from Darrell Williams in the regular season and Ware is a free agent. The Chiefs could use a #2 with starter potential.
FB - #1 if Sherman not re-signed.
I think Sherman will be back if he's willing to sign a friendly deal. The Chiefs primarily use him on special teams though and they've bounced quite a few FBs through the PS over the past few years. Not a big need and could be an UDFA fill, but I do really like Wisconsin's Alec Ingold as a potential 7th rounder.
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