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As Chiefs struggled to unexpected season, these 3 small things became a big deal | The Athletic
Striking out on a need in Round 4
That left a fourth-round pick likely earmarked for running back. Heck, general manager Brett Veach even said before the draft that there was a “good chance” he would use one of his picks on that position, noting specifically that the draft class had good talent in Rounds 1-5.
The Chiefs, specifically, would be looking for more of a home-run threat there after struggling with getting explosive runs in the 2024 season.
Then they watched a surge on running backs in Round 4, right before their pick at No. 133.
NFL teams took six running backs in that round. That included Trevor Etienne to the Panthers, Woody Marks to the Texans and Dylan Sampson to the Browns — three players who would’ve been great fits for the type of back the Chiefs needed.
K.C. ended up pivoting with its fourth-round pick to take receiver Jalen Royals — the top-rated playmaker left on its draft board. Veach later traded up in the seventh round to select SMU running back Brashard Smith, though he’s more of a running back/receiver hybrid.
What will the Chiefs do at quarterback with Mahomes in rehab mode?
Kansas City’s backup quarterback position will never be more important than this offseason, as Mahomes focuses on ACL and LCL rehab that will likely sideline him until at least the middle of training camp.
With this player possibly needing to start the beginning of the regular season, Chris Oladokun proved to be a non-answer, and Gardner Minshew, whose season ended due to a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture, was only on a one-year contract.
While Minshew could return, Reid could consider Marcus Mariota, who started eight games for the Washington Commanders in 2025 and has the mobility and decisiveness Reid likes in a quarterback. Tyler Huntley is another option, as he went 2-0 in his two starts for Baltimore.
If Reid favors experience over athleticism, Joe Flacco and Jimmy Garoppolo are also due for free agency. Regardless, the Chiefs will be under more pressure to get this decision right than usual.
Jason, Travis Kelce announce new book: What it’s about | ABC News
The pair, famous for their massively successful NFL careers and hit podcast, are releasing a brand-new book, on sale June 2, 2026, according to a press release from William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins publishers.
The book, titled “No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers,” is based on a segment of the brothers’ “New Heights” podcast where the brothers answer questions from fans.
“We’re still wrapping our heads around being able to call ourselves published authors,” Jason...
