Arrowhead Pride
In our “Let’s Argue” series, Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.
I’ve seen this take coming from Chiefs Kingdom several times.
I understand the sentiment: the Chiefs need as many draft picks as possible. Still, Kansas City is approaching next season as a reload, not a rebuild.
For the Chiefs to realistically get back to the Super Bowl, Jones needs to be part of the plan. He may be getting older, but he still has the ability to completely wreck games.
If the Chiefs can give him legitimate help along the defensive line, it wouldn’t be surprising to see his sack production rebound.
I’m assuming “RJ18” refers to Marvin Harrison Jr.
Coming out of Ohio State, Harrison was viewed as one of the best wide receiver prospects in recent memory. After his first two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, however, many have labeled him a disappointment.
That conclusion is understandable, but it’s hard to imagine Arizona moving on from him right now. With signs pointing toward a potential move away from Kyler Murray, the Cardinals likely want to see what Harrison looks like with a new quarterback.
With the Chiefs facing a long list of needs, the backup quarterback position doesn’t get much attention.
Maybe it should.
Patrick Mahomes’ recovery from his ACL injury raises legitimate questions about how Brett Veach and the front office should approach the position.
There’s a scenario where Gardner Minshew returns. He feels older than he is, but he’s still just 29. And yes… his brief stint didn’t impress.
At the same time, Minshew didn’t have access to a full complement of weapons. He knows the system, and if pressed into action for a few games, he could manage things adequately.
If the Chiefs look outside the organization, names like Marcus Mariota or Zach Wilson would at least be intriguing options.
Ultimately, if Mahomes is unavailable, this team isn’t competing for a Super Bowl anyway — and there’s reason to believe he’ll be ready for Week 1.
It’s an interesting question, but team’s owner has never shown much interest in inserting himself into coaching decisions.
When it comes to football operations, those decisions belong to Brett Veach and Andy Reid. Reid can remain head coach in Kansas City for as long as he chooses — winning three Super Bowls and reaching seven straight AFC Championship Games tends to earn that latitude.
As for offensive coordinator, Reid would likely turn to someone from his coaching tree — names like Eric Bieniemy or Mike Kafka.
