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Statistically, the Kansas City Chiefs were just terrible last season. They allowed 214 more points than they scored, which ranked dead last in football by a margin of nearly two points per game, finishing with a 2-14 record to "earn" the draft's top pick.

But the simple presence of first overall selection Eric Fisher isn't the only reason why Kansas City could be on the verge of a shockingly strong season. There's a new look and feel to this team, with brand-new head coach Andy Reid bringing his winning résumé to a fresh setting and with brand-new quarterback Alex Smith bringing some stability to the most important position on the field.

KC was hit hard by injuries last season, revealing a severe lack of depth. And that's what killed the Chiefs. This was, after all, the only non-playoff team to send six players to the Pro Bowl at the end of the year. How on earth do you lose 14 games with six Pro Bowlers?

But in addition to adding Reid, Smith and Fisher and securing key offensive contributors Branden Albert and Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs also invested in depth players this offseason. Sean Smith, Akeem Jordan, Dunta Robinson and Mike DeVito have the ability to boost that defense, while Donnie Avery and Geoff Schwartz can add some pad on offense.

This is a team that won its division and went 10-6 just three years ago. Right now, it might be better than it was then.

2012 record: 2-14

Projected 2013 record: 9-7