The Kansas City Chiefs have made a concerted effort to overhaul Patrick Mahomes’ underwhelming supporting cast of receivers in the franchise’s bid for a record-setting third consecutive Lombardi Trophy.
After Chiefs receivers led the NFL in dropped passes last season, Kansas City traded up to select former University of Texas wide receiver, with record-setting speed, Xavier Worthy and acquired veteran Marquise “Hollywood Brown” forming potentially Mahomes’ most balanced receiving corps to date.
Yet, even though Mahomes and Brown have already gotten down to work outside the Chiefs’ facility– in addition to reps during OTA and minicamp practices this spring, Kansas City may need to add one more piece to take the offense to the next level this fall.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Last Remaining Box to Check
As the 2024 NFL season nears, the Kansas City Chiefs boast one of the most explosive and complete rosters in the league.
However, Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder suggests general manager Brett Veach and the Chiefs still need to add one more weapon for Mahomes; a possession receiver.
“Kansas City has plenty of speed out wide,” Holder points out for B/R. “But the offense lacks a contest catch target at the position. Also, Rashee Rice will likely be facing some discipline from the league at some point which will test the team’s depth at receiver.
“In other words, giving Patrick Mahomes another pass-catcher who can go up and win 50/50 balls will solve a couple of potential problems for the Chiefs’ offense.”
The answer to the Chiefs’ biggest remaining need, might be veteran receiver Hunter Renfrow.
Renfrow, 28, spent the first five seasons of his career with the Raiders, catching 269 passes for 2,884 yards with 17 touchdowns.
The one concern for Renfrow is that he dropped six passes last season, but some of those struggles could be tied to wildly inconsistent quarterback play, which would not be an issue with Mahomes in Kansas City.
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