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Grading Chiefs' offseason: Watkins a plus, but Smith, Peters will be missed

Here is a breakdown of the initial wave of free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs:

Overall grade: B-minus. The Chiefs might have bolstered their offense by signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins, but defense is where they really needed help. Linebacker Anthony Hitchens and nose tackle Xavier Williams fill a couple of holes, but the secondary still needs some work, even after signing one cornerback, David Amerson, and trading for another, Kendall Fuller.

Most significant signing: The Chiefs have among the best collections of skill players in the league after signing Watkins.