The Chiefs cut ties with Eric Winson and have Branden Albert locked up for only 2013 via the franchise tag, so going the safe route with either Joeckel or the draft's other topnotch offensive tackle, Central Michigan's Eric Fisher, is still viewed as very much the smart play for Andy Reid's and John Dorsey's historic first pick in Kansas City. As for a trade partner, the Chiefs aren't holding their breath waiting for the phone to ring. It continues to look like the wrong year, and the wrong draft class on that front.Also affected early retirement, the Rule of 75, that we had negotiated with them in 2001 so the teams that have opted out no longer have the Rule of 75 in effect. So that greatly affects the older coaches. It also forced longtime Colts assistants Tom Moore and Howard Mudd into temporary retirement (both have since returned)..

After bouncing from special teams player to defensive back at Boise State, Martin thankfully found his niche when he returned to the tail