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NFL Free Agency: 5 NFL Players That Need A Change Of Scenery

By Kyle Davis

Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) looks on from the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) looks on from the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

#3.  Jamaal Charles – RB – Kansas City Chiefs 

The 29 year-old stud running back from Kansas City comes in at #3.  Coming off an ACL tear last season, Charles is till slowly inching his way back into production this season.  Although he did record his first touchdown of the year last Sunday, however I think it’s time to leave the Chiefs.

Over his nine seasons with the Chiefs, Jamaal Charles has been a workhorse back.  He has rushed for over 1,000 yards 5 times, has scored 63 total touchdowns, and has been the face of the franchise.

However, since his injury last season, the Chiefs have taken on a new identity.  One of a three-headed dog in the backfield.  They really like Spencer Ware after his showing last season, and have leaned on him a lot in 2016 as well.  You have to imagine that even with a healthy Charles, there is at least a running back by committee forming in Kansas City.

On top of that, Charcandrick West continues to perform well as a change of pace, and would likely command a few touches per game as well.  The time is now, while Charles is still under the age of 30, to move to a new franchise.  He still commands top dollar, desevedly, and in so, I believe he is still a 3 down workhorse back, just not for the Chiefs.

Potential Fits:  Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders

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