Chiefs Roundup: TE Gonzalez Extended, QB Coach Shea Fired

So this is the first Chiefs news item I've posted in a while. It's been a busy winter! Hopefully I can get back to keep the team's info update-to-date on this site.

As for the Gonzo extension: *Blech*. Where most smart GMs say "what have you done for us lately?", Carl Peterson says "Wow, look at all you did in your career, here's a contract to conduct your farewell tour of decline here!". I'm pretty sure they could have used that money better elsewhere.

I don't know what to think of the coming offensive shakeup. I just hope they don't go giving a big contract to Huard only to find out he doesn't have much left in him eitehr (remember, he's a ten year veteran!) I know he's the "fan favorite" right now, but if you're going to blow it up, blow it up.

The Chiefs need to draft a quarterback and rebuild the offensive line. Most of their good lineman like John Tate and Willie Roaf have either left in free agency or retired. Blocking fullback Tony Richardson is in Minnesota now too. No wonder Larry Johnson doesn't have the gaping holes to run through that Priest Holmes used to. The Chiefs also need to get a legit wide receiver. Eddie Kennison is not a number NFL wide receiver at this point in his career. I understand why they resigned Gonzalez and you have to repsect their loyalty but he has looked old and slow the last two seasons already and now they want him for 5 more? I know that in NFL years that is really like a 3 year contract but still, the guy has taken a huge pounding and is entering Shaq territory in terms of wear and tear. Not only that but he is a sub-par blocker and the Chiefs are supposed to be a running team. Unless the Chiefs improve their passing game or their blocking in a hurry Larry Johson is going to be the next Terrell Davis.