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Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, July 22
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Biggest strength: Quarterback. I was tempted to pivot to wide receiver, but even after finishing eighth in QBR the past two seasons, Patrick Mahomes remains Kansas City’s best player. The two-time league MVP has led his team to 10-plus wins (career-high 15 in 2024) and the AFC Championship Game seven seasons in a row. He has won the Super Bowl and the Super Bowl MVP three times each — and he’s not even 30. Mahomes’ dominant reign is far from over. — Clay
Biggest weakness: Offensive tackle. Tackle has carried over from 2024 as the Chiefs’ top trouble spot. The head-scratching four-year, $80 million deal handed to right tackle Jawaan Taylor two years ago has not worked out, as he has posted poor marks in PFF grades and run block win rate in both seasons in Kansas City. With Joe Thuney gone, Wanya Morris (benched last season, which forced Thuney to kick outside from guard) and former 49ers reserve Jaylon Moore are the top veteran left tackle options. There is some hope here, as No. 32 overall pick Josh Simmons could win the starting LT job and solidify the position. — Clay
6. DT Chris Jones
Age: 31
One of the best interior pass rushers in the game, Jones had just 5.0 sacks last season — but was a first-team All-Pro for the third consecutive year. His 74 pressures and 53 hurries were the most for an interior pass rusher, and he finished with a 14.6% pressure rate.
Jones has made an All-Pro team for five straight years and earned Pro Bowl honors six straight times. His 72 sacks since 2018 are tied with Aaron Donald for the most by an interior defender.
7. WR Tyreek Hill
Age: 31
Hill had a down year despite playing all 17 games, finishing with 81 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns. This comes one season after leading the league in receiving yards (1,799) and receiving touchdowns (13).
Former Chiefs WR Richie James announces retirement from the NFL | Chiefs Wire
Former Chiefs wide receiver Richie James took to his X account over the weekend to announce his retirement from the NFL after six seasons.
“It took time, but i have come to realize i am Retired from the NFL. 7th round out of MTSU,” wrote James, “I feel like i was just a ball player to last that long. Unfortunately, my knee never healed properly. I was playing hurt since ‘22. Oh well. I gave everything I got to the game of Football.”
James recorded ten receptions for 114 yards in...
