KC Chiefs: Russell Wilson Should Have Been A Chief

Sep 19, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Brandon Albert (76) defends against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback

(22) at Lincoln Financial Field. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

THE CHIEFS WOULD HAVE MORE TALENT ON THE ROSTER

The big advantage of drafting Russell Wilson is that the Kansas City Chiefs would have more talent on the roster today.

Right now, the Chiefs are right up against the salary cap. Quarterback Alex Smith sits at the top of the KC salary chart, taking up $15.6 million in cap space.

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As the third round draft pick, Russell Wilson is still on his rookie contract. He only costs Seattle $953,000 in cap space.

That’s a lot of cheddar.

With an extra $14.6 million in cap space, the KC Chiefs roster in 2013 would have been even better than the 11-5 squad that sent 10 players to the 2014 pro-bowl.

I can’t imagine that the Chiefs would have let Brandon Albert walk with $14 million in extra cap space. In fact, I’ll bet that the front office agrees to an extension with Albert after the 2012 season.

Another player that still might be in a KC uniform is mauler Geoff Schwartz, who was a beast on the 2013 line. Of course, John Dorsey brought in Schwartz. He, and coach Andy Reid might never have been hired had Pioli drafted Russell Wilson.

It was poor quarterbacking that held back the 2012 Chiefs. If Russell Wilson had showed promise, the entire team might have caught fire.

Which might have saved Scott Pioli and Romeo Crennel.

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