{"id":53935,"date":"2025-05-08T15:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=53935"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:33:34","slug":"arrowheadlines-the-chiefs-stock-went-up-this-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=53935","title":{"rendered":"Arrowheadlines: The Chiefs stock went up this offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NFL offseason stock watch: Which teams are on the rise? Who got worse? | FOX Sports<\/p>\n

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Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Stock: up<\/em><\/p>\n

Kansas City should be much better at receiver in 2025, with Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown now healthy and Xavier Worthy entering his second season. And assuming his medical issues are behind him, first-round pick Josh Simmons offers strong competition for starting offensive tackles Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ranking Every NFL Defense After the 2025 Draft | Bleacher Report<\/p>\n

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9. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense gets most of the run, but the Chiefs wouldn\u2019t have dominated the AFC over the past several years without help from the defense.<\/p>\n

Last year, they were ninth in total defense, eighth against the run and fourth in points allowed.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs were relatively quiet in free agency on defense, outside the addition of a couple of defensive backs. Kristian Fulton has the potential to be an upgrade at cornerback, while Mike Edwards was a cost-efficient replacement at safety for the departed Justin Reid.<\/p>\n

The team was more aggressive defensively in the draft. Tennessee defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has real chance for early playing time after Tershawn Wharton and Derrick Nnadi left in free agency.<\/p>\n

Louisville edge-rusher Ashton Gillotte may not see playing time right away, but Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves depth off the edge. Fellow third-rounder Nohl Williams of Cal could also earn some early snaps as a sub-package cornerback.<\/p>\n

Outside defensive tackle Chris Jones, linebacker Nick Bolton and cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Kansas City defense doesn\u2019t have a lot of big names. But Spagnuolo has a history of molding talent into a cohesive and formidable defense.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Chiefs Recognize Lt. Col. Richard Hayek as a Tribute to the Troops Honoree Presented by Crown Royal | The Mothership<\/p>\n

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They devote their lives to protecting those that they\u2019ve never met, selflessly stepping forward to defend all that we hold dear in this country.<\/p>\n

These individuals don\u2019t join the service for recognition or fame, it\u2019s just simply what they feel called to do, forgoing personal ambition to become a part of something much larger than themselves.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re the brave few who make up our Armed Forces, and some of our nation\u2019s very best are right here in Chiefs Kingdom.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs have a rich history of supporting our men and women in uniform throughout the years, including through the \u201cTribute to the Troops\u201d program at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, which recognizes the real heroes in our community during every home game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ranking every RB room in the NFL by tiers: Lions backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery top group | CBS Sports<\/p>\n

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Tier 5: Injury concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs had an interesting season in the backfield. The club lost starting back Isiah Pacheco in Week 2 due to a fractured fibula and wasn\u2019t able to return until Week 13. Even when he got back on the field, however, he was used sparingly. In his five regular-season games played after returning, Pacheco registered 49 rushing attempts for 175 yards. In the playoffs, he ran the ball a total of 13 times over three games for 37 yards. Veteran Kareem Hunt took over the bulk of the carries down the stretch, but it will be interesting to see how Pacheco carves back into the rotation in 2025 now that he\u2019s healthy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Post-draft 2025 NFL QB Power Rankings: Commanders\u2019 Jayden Daniels, Eagles\u2019 Jalen Hurts lead the way | CBS Sports<\/p>\n

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6 – Patrick Mahomes<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs QB<\/p>\n

Was Mahomes\u2019 ugly Super Bowl showing an anomaly, or clear evidence his increasing dependence on last-minute heroics isn\u2019t as sustainable as it once was for Kansas City? A healthier pass-catching corps should help, but his leaky O-line still has questions. There\u2019s no denying No. 15 is still the most trustworthy signal-caller in the game, but he\u2019s now proven vulnerable twice on the big stage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

NFL\u2019s Top QBs After 2025 Draft | Bleacher Report<\/p>\n

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4. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Some hard-to-believe facts about Patrick Mahomes:<\/p>\n

Among 36 qualified passers, he ranked dead-last in the NFL with 2.8 completed air yards per attempt in 2024. And that was actually a slight improvement from 2.7 per attempt in 2023.<\/p>\n

Among 20 quarterbacks who attempted at least 75 deep passes (throws 15-plus yards downfield) in 2024, he ranked 19th (ahead of only Anthony Richardson) with a passer rating of 46.1 on those attempts.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s thrown an AFC-worst 25 interceptions the last two seasons combined.<\/p>\n

In that same time frame, his 93.0 passer rating ranks 20th among 33 qualified passers<\/p>\n

On paper, Mahomes has been a mediocre quarterback since the start of the 2023 season. So, why is he still ranked fourth on this list?<\/p>\n

Well, as one of the most accomplished and talented players in NFL history, he still gets some benefit of the doubt. And it helps that the two-time MVP has saved himself over and over again.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old led an NFL-best five fourth-quarter comebacks and seven game-winning drives in 2024 alone, he posted a 110.4 passer rating on third down, and he again found a way to get the Chiefs to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

Eventually, even that stuff won\u2019t be enough. Let\u2019s see if Mahomes can bounce back in his age-30 season and maintain his spot among the top tier.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Around the NFL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: J.K. Dobbins to Bears? Justin Simmons to Eagles? | NFL.com<\/p>\n

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Justin Simmons<\/p>\n

S \u00b7 Age: 31<\/p>\n

This one makes too much sense. Simmons is a two-time Pro Bowler and four-time second-team All-Pro who played some of his best football for the Denver Broncos when current Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was that franchise\u2019s head coach (2019-2021). The Eagles also have an opening at safety after trading C.J. Gardner-Johnson following last season\u2019s Super Bowl win over Kansas City. Gardner-Johnson\u2019s ballhawking skills were an essential part of Philadelphia\u2019s stellar defense. Simmons could bring the same talents to the Eagles, as he\u2019s familiar with Fangio\u2019s system and known for taking the ball away (his 32 interceptions rank tied for fifth among active players). It\u2019s fair to say Simmons declined some in his lone year in Atlanta last season. It\u2019s also exciting to think about how he could bounce back in a secondary that includes Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean at cornerback and Reed Blankenship at safety.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Cowboys trade for Steelers WR George Pickens | ESPN<\/p>\n

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The Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a trade Wednesday that will send Pickens to Dallas for a 2026 third-round pick. The Cowboys will also send a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Steelers and get back a 2027 sixth-round pick.<\/p>\n

Three weeks ago, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones hinted the club was working on \u201dsubstantive trades\u201d involving players that could be completed before or after the NFL draft.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chiefs Roster: What SMU\u2019s Brashard Smith can provide KC\u2019s offense<\/p>\n

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Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith hasn\u2019t been playing running back for very long. Coming out of high school, Smith was a four-star receiving prospect who had interest from schools such as Alabama, LSU, Oregon, Penn State, and Michigan. Smith ended up playing at Miami, where he spent three seasons playing wide receiver.<\/p>\n

Wide receiver wasn\u2019t great for Smith. Over three seasons, he caught 69 passes, 770 yards, and four touchdowns. After three seasons, Smith transferred to SMU to play for head coach Rhett Lashlee, the offensive coordinator at Miami and recruited him. Lashlee recruited Smith to SMU, but with the idea of switching him to be a full-time running back.<\/p>\n

Smith converted to running back last season and had great results. In 14 games, Smith finished with 235 carries, 1,332 rushing yards (5.7 yards per carry), and 14 touchdowns. Smith also had his best receiving season with 39 catches, 327 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. Smith made first-team All-ACC and was voted third-team All-American by the Associated Press.<\/em><\/p>\n

Smith is a smaller running back coming from a slot background. He\u2019s only 5\u20199\u201d and 194 lbs. Smith\u2019s athletic testing was interesting. His 4.39 40-yard dash and 1.54 10-yard split are elite times, but he didn\u2019t do as well on vertical or broad jumps. This backs up some of what I see on film, but I was surprised his jumps weren\u2019t better than that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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