Kansas City Chiefs: 10 Free Agents the Team Could Target

With the NFL free agency period around the corner, many teams are scrambling to fill their current holes on their roster.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been more active in free agency in the last two seasons, including netting QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel via trade in the in the '09 offseason.

Let's take a look at a few guys that the Chiefs could go after this year.

RB Mike Tolbert

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 16: Running back Mike Tolbert #35 of the San Diego Chargers rushes with the ball as cornerback Shawntae Spencer #36 of the San Francisco 49ers trys to tackle him at Qualcomm Stadium on December 16, 2010 in San Diego, California.

The Carrolton, Georgia native has played three seasons in the NFL and had a very productive 2010 campaign.

Last year, he rushed for 735 yards and 11 touchdowns as he picked up the slack left by rookie Ryan Mathews.

Tolbert could also be a solid compliment to Jamaal Charles, and is also a very good blocker out of the backfield.

WR Steve Smith

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Steve Smith #12 of the New York Giants rushes against Roy Lewis #34 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 41-7. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Ge

Although he had a down year in 2010, Smith still is a big play threat every time he gets the balls in his hands.

In 2009, he had over 100 catches and over 1,200 receiving yards for the Giants.

Acquiring Smith would help free up Pro Bowl wideout Dwayne Bowe and would give Matt Cassel another solid option on offense.

RB Michael Bush

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 19: Michael Bush #29 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The 245 pound Bush is a load when he gets the ball out of the backfield and would be an upgrade to about every team's running game.

He has been an excellent second option to Raiders' star Darren McFadden and has average around 550 yards and five rushing touchdowns in each of the last three seasons.

As long as Bush can learn from his recent DUI arrest, he could be a good signing for the Chiefs for next season.

WR Steve Breaston

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Steve Breaston #15 of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardin

The former Michigan star has had three solid seasons in Arizona and he might no be a Cardinal next season.

Breaston to the Chiefs has been a rumor since the end of the '10 regular season and he would give KC a burner that can stretch the field for their offense.

Also, Todd Haley has a past connection with him as he used to be the offensive coordinator for Arizona from 2007-08.

RT Tyson Clabo

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ATLANTA - 2009: Tyson Clabo of the Atlanta Falcons poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by NFL Photos)

Adding Clabo would make sense considering the inconsistent play of right tackle Barry Richardson last season.

The six-year veteran made the Pro Bowl squad in 2010 and is a beast at 6'6, 331 lbs.

He could help solidify an offensive line that already has five-time Pro Bowler Brian Waters and a young stud in LT Branden Albert.

CB Nnamdi Asomugha

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders stands on the sidelines during the closing minutes of their loss to the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra S

Asomugha is one of the best corners in the league and it was a big surprise to everyone when the Raiders decided not to re-sign him after their season ended in January.

Don't be fooled by his career-low 19 tackles last season, as many teams don't even throw to his area when he is on the field.

He would be an immediate starter in the Chiefs' secondary and paired with emerging stars Brandon Flowers and Eric Berry, he would easily give KC the best unit in the league.

WR Sidney Rice

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MINNEAPOLIS - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minn

Rice has been a weapon for Vikings veteran QB Brett Favre over the past two seasons and he would be a huge upgrade for the Chiefs receiving corps.

He had over 1,300 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns in 2009, as he became a household name under the tutelage of Favre.

Although an injury limited him to just 6 games in 2010, don't be surprised if Chiefs GM Scott Pioli takes a chance on this guy.

DE Charles Johnson

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Charles Johnson #95 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The University of Georgia product is a hot name on the 2011 free agent class after having a career season in '10.

Johnson compiled 11.5 sacks and had 62 tackles to help anchor Carolina's defensive line.

Partnered with the resurgent Glenn Dorsey, he could bolster a young and rapidly improving Chiefs defensive line next season.

CB Champ Bailey

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 05: Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos during warm-ups prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The 10-time Pro Bowler didn't show his age last season as he was a force in the Broncos secondary once again.

Not only is he excellent in coverage, but he has a nose for the ball, picking off 48 passes in his magnificent 12-year career.

Bailey would also bring some swagger to a Chiefs defense that could need it heading into the '11 season.

QB Matt Moore

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CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 28: Quarterback Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers looks to throw to his recievers during their preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on August 28, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by M

The former Panthers starting QB could be a solid backup to Kansas City's starter Matt Cassel next year.

In 2009, he threw 8 touchdown passes and had a stellar 98.5 quarterback rating in 7 games played on the year.

With the recent flop of current backup Brodie Croyle last season against San Diego, Moore could become a more attractive option for the Chiefs going forward.