POSTED 11:20 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2006

PFT PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS:  NO. 14

We've recovered from the onslaught of e-mails that we received from Jags junkies who were put off by our decision to drop their squad at No. 15 on our list, and now we're ready to piss off another flock of fans. 

Or, as the case may be, tribe.

The Kansas City Chiefs.

This team has been stagnating for several years now -- not getting any better, not getting any worse.  There's plenty of excitement regarding the potential of running back Larry Johnson, who ran for 1,750 yards despite getting only nine starts. 

But that's about it.  The rest of the offense is the same old group that is just good enough to either miss the playoffs or get bounced out of them early.

And they're all a year older. 

Trent Green is 36.  Willie Roaf is 36.  Eddie Kennison is 33.  Even Tony Gonzalez is on the wrong side of 30.

Meanwhile, questions remain regarding Priest Holmes -- who won't be missed unless Larry Johnson's back breaks under the weight of the rest of the offense.  And if anyone thinks that coach Herm Edwards won't use Larry until his Johnson falls off, we've got two words.  Curtis and Martin.

On defense, the Chiefs are, well, the Chiefs.  Linebacker Derrick Johnson was a pleasant surprise as a rookie in 2005, but that's not enough to turn the thing around.

The more we look at the roster, the more we can't understand why the Chiefs haven't taken steps to lure Ty Law.  Even if he wants way too much money, they need the upgrade if they're going to have any chance at catching the Broncos this year.

Now for the fantasy rankings.

Quarterback:  Trent Green was still one of the top quarterbacks in the league last year, with more than 4,000 yards and a passer rating in excess of 90.  We're just not sure how much he's got left.  We'll give him a B.

Running back:  If Larry Johnson can survive, he could challenge the single-season rushing record.  With Priest Holmes unlikely to return, Johnson will be the workhorse.  He gets an A.

Wide receiver:  Eddie Kennison remains the No. 1 target, but he's not a game breaker.  Still, he's the best the team has, and he's a decent No. 2 or No. 3 in a fantasy offense.  He gets a B-.

Tight end:  Tony Gonzalez is still a top tight end, but his numbers were down last year.  He gets a B at the position.

Defense:  Look elsewhere, unless they sign Ty Law.

Kicker:  The offense will still score its points this year, and that means Lawrence Tynes will get his chances to do the same.  B+.