After his rookie season with the Chiefs, Glenn Dorsey came across as a bust for Kansas City fans. Why was this? Was it because he didn’t have 15 sacks or go to the Pro Bowl? We need to be reminded that defensive tackle is one of slowest positions of all to develop for players, particularly rookies. There are not many defensive tackles who have been rookie of the year.

Dorsey will move to defensive end in the Chiefs move to the 3-4 defense. He is too light weight for nose tackle, and it’s true that Dorsey needs to record more tackles and sacks in his new position.

The question is, does Dorsey have enough speed for defensive end? He may need one or two years to adjust to the new position. He could end up as a complete bust or Pro Bowl defensive end.

It’s really hard to say, but one thing is for sure is that we all want to know soon. Tyson Jackson, the Chief’s 2009 first round draft pick, will play on the line opposite of Dorsey with the middle being filled by Tank Tyler. This could potentially be one of the Chief’s most talented defensive lines in a long time.

Kansas City is still one of the league’s youngest teams. The 2008 draft class may be a stepping stone to future greatness for the Chiefs. We may be thanking Carl Peterson in the end for drafting Brandon Flowers, Dorsey and Brandon Carr.

Matt Cassel could be the league’s next Trent Green. Cassel is very talented, but his future depends on the Chiefs shaky offensive line. Kansas City has Brian Waters and Brandon Albert. They are pretty bare after that.

The Chiefs need to use their first pick next year for an offensive lineman. Offensive line is the Chiefs greatest need right now. Following that, perhaps a tight end or middle linebacker that they could pick up in the second and third rounds.

With the draft being nine months away, let’s hope that Kansas City’s current offensive line holds up to give the Chiefs a chance of winning games during this year’s season.

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