The 100 Best Chiefs Of All Time: #51-100

July 6, 2011 - Bob Gretz \|	Comments (7)

The NFL Network has its 100 best players for the 2011 season.

We decided to bring you the 100 best players in Chiefs history.

Let me assure you – there are no right answers when chasing together a list like this one. It’s all personal opinion and that’s one reason these lists appear – to create discussion and controversy among those passionate enough to give a hoot.

This is the first of two parts. What follows are the best Chiefs players from No. 51 through No. 100. On Thursday, we will bring you the top of the list, No 1 through No. 50. Criteria came from what we’ve seen, what we’ve heard and what we’ve read.

Like any of these lists some players will be shortchanged, others will be overrated. Let me know what you think.

Here’s No. 51 through No. 100 starting with a pair of offensive contributors in FB Tony Richardson (left) and WR Stephone Paige (right):

#	*Player*	*Years*	*Games*	*Comment*
51.	FB Tony Richardson	1995-2005	163	In prime was NFL’s best blocking FB.
52.	WR Stephone Paige	1983-91	125	College FA who used brains & heart.
53.	CB Jim Marsalis	1969-75	78	The final piece of ’69 KC super defense.
54.	DE Eric Hicks	1998-2006	128	College FA that produced quickly.
55.	LB Donnie Edwards	1996-2001, 2007-08	117	Tackling machine, with takeaways.
56.	S Greg Wesley	2000-07	118	Last line of defense during poor “D” era.
57.	WR Eddie Kennison	2001-07	91	Finally reached his 1st round position.
58.	G Mo Moorman	1968-73	72	Solid starter for six seasons at RG spot.
59.	RT Tamarick Vanover	1995-99	70	8 TD returns in his 5 seasons.
60.	RB Mike Garrett	1966-70	58	Offensive force in Super Bowls I & IV.
61.	DE Mike Bell	1979-85, 1987-91	135	Talented defender, hampered by injury.
62.	CB James Hasty	1995-2000	95	One of the best FA adds in KC history.
63.	WR Frank Jackson	1961-65	70	Under-rated catcher with 21 TD catches.
64.	RB Marcus Allen	1993-97	77	Hall of Famer who brought attitude.
65.	LB Dino Hackett	1986-92	85	Big hitter in the middle of the “Sic’em” defense.
66.	RB Curtis McClinton	1962-69	107	KU product had 32 TDs on run/catches.
67.	DE Aaron Brown	1966-72	78	Athletic defender w/explosion off the edge.
68.	WR Dwayne Bowe	2007-10	59	Talented catcher who can move up.
69.	G Dave Szott	1990-2000	143	Maybe the best late round picks in ’90s.
70.	K Nick Lowery	1980-93	212	Productive kicker on bad teams.
71.	CB Dave Grayson	1961-64	55	Early AFL star with 19 INTs and several TDs.
72.	QB Bill Kenney	1979-88	106	Journeyman who blossomed in KC.
73.	C Tim Grunhard	1990-2000	169	Solid pivot over a decade for offense.
74.	RB Joe Delaney	1981-82	23	Oh what might have been had he not passed!
75.	WR Derrick Alexander	1998-2001	60	UFA signee that panned out bit for offense.
#	*Player*	*Years*	*Games*	*Comment*
76.	S Bobby Hunt	1962-67	84	College QB moved to back-line.
77.	PR-WR J.T. Smith	1978-84	83	He returned 4 punts for scores.
78.	DT Bill Maas	1984-92	116	A strong inside force in his prime.
79.	WR Willie Davis	1991-95	63	CFA who used his speed to hit 20 TDs.
80.	KR-PR Noland Smith	1967-69	32	Super Gnat remains KC’s best returner.
81.	TE Jonathan Hayes	1985-93	136	More blocker than catcher, but always showed up.
82.	DT Joe Phillips	1992-97	91	Waiver-wire claim that produced.
83.	C Casey Wiegmann	2001-07, 2010	111	One of the best UFA signings of the ’00s.
84.	WR Gloster Richardson	1967-70	51	At 6-8 he was tough for defenses to cover.
85.	P Dustin Colquitt	2005-10	94	Best KC punter in 30 years; kicks for net not gross.
86.	S Jim Kearney	1967-75	115	Solid contributor on the back line.
87.	DB Mark Collins	1994-96	46	Played both CB and S, making plays.
88.	RB Robert Holmes	1968-71	48	“The Tank” was like a bowling ball.
89.	LB Tracy Simien	1991-97	99	Developed into solid defensive leader.
90.	DE Wilbur Young	1971-77	94	Good pass rusher in his prime out of Iowa’s William Penn.
91.	RB Tony Reed	1977-80	56	Solid runner when Levy went to Wing-T.
92.	G Curt Merz	1962-68	92	Tough blocker out of Iowa in the middle of line.
93.	DE Mel Branch	1960-65	84	LSU product was big early contributor.
94.	TE Walter White	1975-79	63	Signed off waivers, he made impact.
95.	G Tom Condon	1974-84	147	Late choice who survived a decade.
96.	DE Marvin Upshaw	1970-75	67	Tough guy on edge; brother of Gene.
97.	CB David Webster	1960-61	28	Early star for Texans, with 11 INTs.
98.	DL John Browning	1996-2006	121	Versatile and solid, he was available.
99.	WR Frank Pitts	1965-71	74	An offensive force in 2 Super seasons.
100.	LB Derrick Johnson	2005-10	90	Solid ’10 moved him onto the list.

7 Responses to “The 100 Best Chiefs Of All Time: #51-100”

July 6, 2011 - gorillafan says:
I didnt realize Eric Hicks was that good. Seems a little high for me but its just an opinion…

July 6, 2011 - Jimbo says:
Bob,
I remember most of these guys. Many are subjective at this point, especially without the complete list.
I’ll have some input tomorrow.

July 6, 2011 - cychief24 says:
Bill Kenney was horrible. He built a load of stats throwing against prevent defenses after the Chiefs were way behind thanks to his poor play.
Hicks and Mike Bell on the list AND above Aaron Brown?

July 7, 2011 - Richard Boyd says:
Jim Kearney should be higher on this list.He was one rock solid SS that bought the wood.

July 7, 2011 - SG says:
Browning higher than DJ – I can’t exactly think of any plays that Browning ever made that won a game. Interesting…

Kennison, Wesley, and Hicks all above Marcus and Hasty? Quirky ranking system Bob.

July 7, 2011 - Rich says:
Noland Smith “remains K.C.’s best returner”
REALLY? Better than Dante Hall? Are you serious? Then you have Tamarick Vanover ranked ahead of him?

Mike Bell “hampered by injury” how about hampered by cocaine? He’s ranked ahead of James Hasty?

Weird rankings Bob.

July 7, 2011 - TJ says:
I stopped reading when I saw Eric Hicks name on the list. He barely had a few good games and to have him ranked in the top 100 (let alone 54) is a joke.

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