The Kansas City Chiefs were a decent team in the 1990s. They had one losing season in the 1990s, but they have not won a playoff game since the 1993 season. They last made the playoffs in 2006.

This year is a rebuilding year. The Chiefs are 2-12 coming off of a gigantic collapse on Sunday. They were up by 18 points on the Chargers in the third quarter and lost 22-21. That hurt. Really hurt.

Last year the Chiefs finished 4-12.

Today, long-time Chiefs’ General Manager and CEO Carl Peterson announced that he is stepping down at the end of this season. Since he’s been with the Chiefs, they have compiled a record of 176-141-1 (55% winning percentage).

Some of the most exciting football happened with Peterson in charge of the Chiefs, but it was time for him to leave. Sometimes a team needs a change at the top to right itself. Thanks to Carl Peterson for his 20 years of service.

Some may wonder if head coach Herm Edwards will be next. I believe Herm Edwards deserves one more year. With a new general manager, that may not happen. It may be time to wipe the slate clean and start completely over.