Our Mark Gunnels takes on the latest hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions about the Chiefs.
In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions, and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.
In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions, and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.
The season — not just the division — will be on the line in Denver
If the Chiefs lose to the Denver Broncos next week, I firmly believe the division is a wrap. Denver would be 9-2, while the Chiefs would fall to 5-5.
But I still believe Kansas City would make the playoffs as a Wild Card, so I can’t agree that the season is on the line. An 11-6 record should be enough to make the playoffs.
If the Chiefs go 10-7, though, things could get very murky — especially without tiebreakers against teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t understand the purpose of a dynamic run game
It’s hard to argue against this take.
Ever since general manager Brett Veach drafted running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round of 2020, it does feel like Kansas City as a franchise has downplayed the importance of the running back position.
Veach has waited until the seventh round to draft running backs since Edwards-Helaire: Isiah Pacheco in 2022 and Brashard Smith in this past draft.
According to reports, the Chiefs had a fourth-round pick on the table for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, but the Jets wanted a third. Considering the Chiefs’ third-round pick should be late in the round, I would’ve given that up.
Yes… I know the pass rush is a glaring weakness — but I don’t believe there was anyone on the market who would’ve moved the needle. On the flip side, if Kansas City added Hall, I think you’re looking at one of the greatest offenses of all time.
