After going 11-5 and winning a playoff game for the first time in 22 years, the Chiefs are being talked about in many circles as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
The defense is rock solid, the offense has a trio of playmakers in Jamaal Charles, Travis Kelce and Jeremy Maclin, and the coaching is quality. In short, Kansas City can play. However, there remains a real question about whether or not Alex Smith can quarterback this team to a championship, something he could not do with the talented San Francisco 49ers.
Smith is 32 years old and nearing the end of his prime.