Two fundamentally different regimes. One believes that they are only a few pieces away. They have been very aggressive in free agency. I am of course speaking of the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is a list of their moves in no particular order:

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• Traded for QB Alex Smith
• Signed WR Dwayne Bowe
• OT Branden Albert franchised
• Signed CB Dunta Robinson
• Signed TE Anthony Fasano
• Signed QB Chase Daniel
• Signed WR Donnie Avery
• Signed DE Mike DeVito
• Signed CB Sean Smith
• Signed P Dustin Colquitt

Andy Reid is building The Dream Team Part Deuce and my goodness it’s impressive. Players lost (in no particular order):

• QB Matt Cassel (released, signed with Minnesota)
• OT Eric Winston (released)
• WR Steve Breaston (released)
• DE Glenn Dorsey (signed with 49ers)
• TE Kevin Boss (released)

They were able to add pieces at premium positions. Kansas City is taking a win now approach, and who can argue about the bevy of players they have signed? The Chiefs went big, and with the number one overall pick in this year’s draft, look out!

The Jaguars are…well…doing the exact opposite. They are building for the long term, and believe that a team is better built via the draft and college free agency using FA as a supplement only. Here is a list of their moves (in no particular order)

• Signed LB Geno Hayes

That is the only free agent the Jaguars have signed so far, but it’s a possibility they sign more. They’ll almost have to, but it won’t be a big splash like the Chiefs have made.

Following is a list of players lost:

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• WR Laurent Robinson (waived)
• S Dawaan Landry (released)
• CB Rashean Mathis (not offered contract)
• CB Derek Cox (signed with Chargers)
• DT Terrance Knighton (signed with Broncos)
• CB Aaron Ross (released then signed with Giants)

To be fair to both teams, I’m not including all the free agents that both the Jaguars and Chiefs will let walk. The Chiefs signed a few and are letting a number hit the free market and I know Jacksonville is letting all of theirs go. I’m not including more possible cuts either (see Cassel, Matt 3/14).

Jacksonville is planning on building through the draft, and I’m sure Kansas City is as well. Kansas City, however, is built to win now. Can they sustain long term success while accomplishing short term goals? It will definitely be interesting to see.

Some teams go heavy in FA while others rely more on the draft. All teams do both, and both are important. It’s just there’s no denying that some front offices have a particular preference over the other.

The Jaguars will have to draft not just effectively, but brilliantly.

So really what I’m getting at is which is more effective? Free agency or the draft? We won’t be able to tell with either team until about 3-4 years down the road, but it will certainly be interesting to see. I know that a lot can happen in that time span. Maybe the Jaguars become active in the free agency frenzy one year. Who knows? Both teams will have to stay on their current path for this “experiment” to work. If KC remain FA big money ballers and if JAX stays on the draft and develop course, then this has all the makings of being the best tortoise and hare story ever told.

-David R. Johns

Reid has a chance to turn Kansas City into his personal vision of what an NFL team should be.  Source: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

1. Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs (1/4)

• Reid has been a major factor in the NFL for decades.  His coaching tree has grown beyond his own waistline, and that’s saying something.  Along with longevity, Reid has gotten results.  During his 14 seasons as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles he has amassed 120-93-1 record with nine playoff seasons, 10 playoff wins, and one Super Bowl appearance.  Reid, like John Fox in Denver, could benefit from a change of scenery.  He has been given a large amount of control over the rest of the front office.  As a result, his football acumen will define the Chiefs for good or for ill over the span of his tenure.

2. Doug Marrone, Buffalo Bills (1/6)

• In contrast to the Chiefs, the Bills opted to go with a coach who is slightly less familiar to football fans.  Syracuse’s Marrone does not have the greatest record as a head coach (26-26 at Syracuse) but he was a part in creating the high-flying New Orleans Saints offense.  How much of a part remains to be seen.  The Bills are hoping that Marrone was a big part in shaping the Saints and if he was able to convince them that he was then who are we to say otherwise?  Marrone’s hiring came a couple of days later than Reid’s and if you are scratching your head wondering why you didn’t here about it, then you (like the rest of us) generally don’t pay attention to the Buffalo Bills.

3.  Rob Chudzinski, Cleveland Browns (1/10)

• The Browns’ selection for head coach has been pegged as underwhelming by many.  Unlike the Bills’ hire, the Brown had the misfortune of no longer being in the shadow of Reid’s hiring.  Chudzinski is the former offensive coordinator for the Browns (’04, ’07-’08) and, more recently, the Carolina Panthers (’11-’12).  Chudzinski should be applauded for making Derek Anderson into a pro bowl quarterback – if only for one season – but nobody thought his work warranted a return to Cleveland, much less as a head coach.  If he can capitalize on Trent Richardson’s abilities and can turn Brandon Weeden’s big arm into a more accurate cannon, then maybe Chudzinski will be worth every penny at his new position.

4.  Mike McCoy, San Diego Chargers (1/15)

• McCoy may be the sexiest head coach hired this offseason.  His ability to adapt as an offensive coordinator from Kyle Orton to Tim Tebow to Peyton Manning makes him a popular choice.  By ousting the stale Norv Turner in favor of McCoy, the Chargers are sending a signal that they are willing to make changes and put successful coaches in to rejuvenate the team.  The Chargers faltered late in Turner’s tenure as head coach and McCoy has shown a tenacity to win as a coordinator that should translate well as a head coach.  The humility to tailor one’s game plan to the personnel is exactly what San Diego needs to quickly turn around Philip Rivers and the offense.

5.  Marc Trestman, Chicago Bears (1/16)

• Perhaps the most intriguing head coaching hire of the offseason, Trestman comes to Chicago from the CFL.  While the Grey Cup isn’t exactly the Super Bowl, Trestman easily has the most prestigious resume of anybody hired.  Trestman has won the Grey Cup twice during his five year tenure as the head coach for the Montreal Alouettes.  A native of Minnesota (played at the University of Minnesota), a jump back to the NFL seems natural for such an experienced CFL coach.  He has spent time as a coordinator, quarterback coach, and assistant head coach in the NFL and college ranks before moving to the CFL.  His overall record as a head coach is 59-31.

If Kelly can even come close to the success he had at Oregon, then the Eagles will be in good hands.  Source:  Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

6.  Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles (1/16)

• A lot of people think that the Eagles landed the big one with Kelly.  Kelly had snubbed the NFL for the second season in a row until the Eagles somehow made the miraculous happen and landed Kelly.  Kelly comes from the University of Oregon, where he is widely recognized as an offensive innovator.  The Ducks have managed to grow tremendously under his tutelage and he tends to capitalize on a players potential early on.  The Eagles – a very talented team on paper – desperately need someone who can bring out the potential on their roster.  In Kelly, they have found their man.  Oregon was 46-7 during Kelly’s tenure.

7.  Gus Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars (1/17)

• Bradley’s passion is what the Jaguars desperately need to avoid mediocrity.  Jacksonville has been searching for a charismatic and successful coach to fit a void at the position.  Bradley fit the bill.  The Eagles had every opportunity to pick Bradley but went to Kelly when they knew they could get him.  The Jaguars have happily picked up what the Eagles left behind.  Bradley is a gifted “players coach” coordinator who managed to turn the Seattle Seahawks defense into the best at limited offenses from scoring.  Everyone raves about Bradley’s coaching abilities, but will he be able to do it at the next level?  That’s the big question mark that hangs over Jacksonville despite all of the excitement.

8.  Bruce Arians, Arizona Cardinals (1/17)

• The last head coach to be hired is Arians.  He may be the most deserving of the available coaches.  After stepping in for the ill Chuck Pagano midway through the Indianapolis Colts’ season, Arians led the Colts to the playoffs one year after posting the most abysmal record in the NFL.  Arians rightly won coordinator and head coach of the year awards and was a natural fit for offense-starved Arizona.  The Cardinals need someone like Arians who brings a good coaching method as well as a winning mindset.  Arians will be hungry to return to the playoffs soon.  He was 9-3 as interim head coach of the Colts.

- Luke N. Sims

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First stop San Diego. Thankfully they realized Norv Turner wasn’t the answer. It took them 7 years to reach that conclusion. They are looking seriously at Ken Whisenhunt. I really think Ken would do a great job in San Diego. I don’t know why but it feels right to me.

Arizona Cardinals. They are considering Denver’s OC Mike McCoy. I don’t believe they will end up any better with Mike. He let Tebow run to a nice and surprising playoff appearance and now Peyton is taking them again. Look before that and you don’t see Denver as a powerhouse offense.  Mike McCoy will be a bad hire. They are also looking at Andy Reid. Now Andy could land here and do well.

Philadelphia Eagles. They love Dirk Koetter. In fact, there will be a bidding war on Dirk.  I don’t see the success here. We in Jacksonville have had a lot of experience with Dirk and he is too stand-off for HC responsibilities.  Failure with Dirk predicted.

Cleveland Browns. Cleveland is going to get Chip Kelly out of Oregon. College coaches into the NFL have a less than 50/50 record. You can point to some success but a whole lot of failure.  Despite this fact, I think Chip Kelly would be successful in Cleveland. Cleveland has been building their offensive and defensive lines. One good draft and they could make noise.

Chicago Bears. Other than the Philadelphia Eagles, this is the top job open right now. The Bears will not go high profile. They will go new young and up and coming. They like Denver’s Mike McCoy and they could beat out Arizona if they want him.  They also like Atlanta’s special teams coach Keith Armstrong. Not sure why but Keith Armstrong must have something going for him.

Buffalo Bills. I can’t predict the Bills. they thought Chan Gailey was the answer. If they are smart, they will pick up Lovie Smith. I though Lovie was a good coach in Chicago and would be an immediate upgrade to Chan Gailey. Other than that, look for Buffalo to interview Bill O’Brien from Penn State.

Kansas City. This will be an unattractive job except the next head coach reports to the president. They really really want Dirk Koetter but won’t get him. Dirk has options and the worst NFL team is not the best option. If the Eagles want Dirk, he will go there.  I don’t know who will be the one to take this job. Andy Reid is too high profile. I give up. I can’t predict this one.

Oakland Raiders. Who the hell knows? They kept the head coach and fired everyone else.

Jacksonville Jaguars. Mike Mularkey is still the head coach next year, he said so himself (for now).

- Terry O’Brien