Chiefs Earning Recognition

Individual accolades are a byproduct of team success.  If the team is winning then the players generally get recognized.  The Chiefs are finally winning and some players are having Pro Bowl caliber seasons.

I'll give you 4 for offense and 4 for defense.

Offense

QB Matt Cassel - He knows his role, but he's setting a new standard for the "game managing" quarterback. He has 18 TD to just 4 INT.  His 96.2 QB Rating is 7th in the league and ahead of notable QB's Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.  He's playing his best football down the stretch.

RB Jamal Charles - Every run is a big run for this RB. He's 7th in the league in rushing yds with 848 and he has done it on 139 carries. That's less than anyone in the top 20. His 6.1 Avg is "maddenesque".

WR Dwayne Bowe - D Bowe is "THE SHOW".  Leads the league with 11 TDs and at least 1 in the past 6 games.  Really coming on strong since "the drop" against Indianapolis.  Looks to be hitting his stride at the right time and has become Cassels favorite target.

LT Brandon Albert - This giant, nimble footed LT has really held his own against some of the best pass rushers in the NFL. A big reason the Chiefs lead the league in rushing yards and fewest sacks allowed.

Defense

OLB Tamba Hali - Hes tied for 6th in the NFL with 8 sacks and even that doesn't tell the whole story.  He is relentless off the edge against the pass and rush.  Teams game plan away from him and still cant avoid him.  His pass coverage has also improved dramatically.

CB Brandon Flowers - Becoming one of the premier corners in the league.  Shuts down top receivers and makes ferocious tackles at the line of scrimmage.  Game changing talent.

ILB Derrick Johnson - His nose for the ball is impressive.  He's a true sideline to sideline tackler and when he hits you you stop moving.  Deserving of the 5 year contract extension he signed recently.

DT Glen Dorsey - This mammoth of a DT is playing up to his paycheck.  He is making plays vs the run and constantly getting pressure on the QB.  The Pro Bowl needs to see the "Gorilla Dance".

Check back at the end of the year to see which Chiefs players get the recognition the crave and a complete breakdown of the Pro Bowl Roster.