Five positions Kansas City Chiefs must address in free agency

Dec 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) defends against Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) and corneback D.J. Hayden (25) during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jaye Howard (96) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive End

The success of the Kansas City Chiefs defensive line ultimately came down to two men: Dontari Poe and Jaye Howard. When they had things going, the entire defense thrived. Howard is now a free agent and getting him back is critical. Beyond that the team should consider trying to improve the depth at the end position, preferably with somebody who can help the pass rush.

Given money restrictions they might want to consider Akiem Hicks. The New England Patriots got great use out of him when they traded for him from New Orleans. He works well in a rotational role and can do a little of everything on the field. In 13 games he posted three sacks and 18 pressures while performing consistently well against the run.

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