Chiefs Preview Football

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2012, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel looks at his notes during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Kansas City, Mo. League violations and injuries have put a damper on the Chiefs' optimism heading into the upcoming season, but an offense that has shown signs of brilliance is giving folks around Arrowhead Stadium the confidence to talk playoffs. The Chiefs are scheduled to begin their regular season on Sept. 9 at home against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2012, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel looks at his notes during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Kansas City, Mo. League violations and injuries have put a damper on the Chiefs' optimism heading into the upcoming season, but an offense that has shown signs of brilliance is giving folks around Arrowhead Stadium the confidence to talk playoffs. The Chiefs are scheduled to begin their regular season on Sept. 9 at home against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)