FILE - This Nov. 21, 2011 file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid pausing while speaking during a media availability at their NFL football training facility in Philadelphia. Reid arrived in Kansas City on Friday, Jan. 4, 2012, and the Chiefs are close to making an official announcement that he will become their next coach.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Chiefs' Reid already at work assembling staff
FILE - This Nov. 21, 2011 file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid pausing while speaking during a media availability at their NFL football training facility in Philadelphia. Reid arrived in Kansas City on Friday, Jan. 4, 2012, and the Chiefs are close to making an official announcement that he will become their next coach.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer /
January 5, 2013
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‘‘The GM and the head coach are really going to dictate what the priorities are,’’ Hunt said, ‘‘but clearly better quarterback play is a priority in 2013.’’
Along with the draft, the new front office will have to make other personnel decisions.
Defensive end Tyson Jackson, who’s been a disappointment since being the No. 3 overall pick in 2009, is due to make close to $15 million this season. The Chiefs could try to restructure his deal or simply cut him in an attempt to create more money for filling in other holes.
Decisions will also have to be made about left tackle Branden Albert, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and even punter Dustin Colquitt, one of their five Pro Bowl selections. All three were key contributors who can become free agents.
‘‘I think the Pro Bowl balloting tells us a little about what coaches and players around the league think about the roster, that there’s some very talented players,’’ Hunt said. ‘‘But at the same time, we all know there are holes and those need to be filled.’’
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