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The Chiefs’ offensive line is strangely underrated

The Chiefs’ offensive line is strangely underrated

What a strange offseason this has been for discourse about the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line.

It began with the NFL Draft when the Chiefs attempted to convince anyone who would listen that the team was in the market for an offensive tackle. It never passed the sniff test.

The Chiefs invested top 65 selections in the past two drafts in current starters on the left side of the offensive line. The organization also came into the offseason with the second-highest-paid offensive guard (by average annual value), right guard Trey Smith, and the highest-paid center in the league, Center Humphrey....

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66 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Mike Caliendo’ days away

66 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Mike Caliendo’ days away

We are 66 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.

The No. 66 jersey will be worn by offensive lineman Mike Caliendo entering training camp, as he has since entering the league in 2023, but he will have to perform well in St. Joseph to keep wearing it through 2026.

There aren’t many significant No. 66s in Chiefs history, so let’s remember a unique player in this franchise’s story.

A unique, memorable No. 66 in Chiefs history

Ricky Siglar (1993 – 1996)

Ricky Siglar was...

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Chiefs News: Is Andy Reid the problem with Kansas City’s offense?

Chiefs News: Is Andy Reid the problem with Kansas City’s offense?

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There has been no shortage of coverage on the Kansas City Chiefs’ disappointing 6-11 season. Much of the analysis falls into the polarizing extremes: either head coach Andy Reid needs to be replaced, or Reid’s track record should not be doubted.

For the 2026 season, Reid will be the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach. It is probably not a hot take that the coming season will set the stage for the remainder of the 68-year-old’s career.

Is Andy Reid becoming a problem for managers invested in the Chiefs’ offense? | Yahoo! Sports

QB Patrick Mahomes was injured...

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ESPN survey ranks Chris Jones as NFL’s fourth-best defensive tackle

ESPN survey ranks Chris Jones as NFL’s fourth-best defensive tackle

It’s no surprise to Kansas City Chiefs fans to hear that defensive tackle Chris Jones is considered a top-5 player at his position, based on a survey of NFL “executives, coaches and scouts” conducted by ESPN writer Jeremy Fowler.

But high up on the list, should he be? This survey ranked him No. 4, behind Leonard Williams of the Seattle Seahawks, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans, and Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles.

4. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 10
Age: 32 | Last year’s ranking: 2

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67 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Art Still’ days away

67 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Art Still’ days away

We are 67 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.

The No. 67 jersey has not been worn in Kansas City since offensive tackle Lucas Niang last wore it in 2022, but it was worn by a memorable player in Chiefs history.

The all-time No. 67 in Chiefs history

Art Still (1978 – 1987)

After being drafted second overall by the Chiefs out of the University of Kentucky, Still started every game right away and earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors by his third...

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Chiefs News: Nohl Williams is ESPN’s pick for Chiefs breakout player

Chiefs News: Nohl Williams is ESPN’s pick for Chiefs breakout player

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The ways in which Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams has been talked up by the football media this offseason have piled up, raising expectations for the second-year player. Whether he’s predicted to “break out” or called the team’s “most promising player,” there is anticipation that Williams will ascend to impact-player status.

2026 NFL season: Picking breakout candidates for all 32 teams | ESPN

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Nohl Williams, CB

A smart press corner with a nose for the football at Cal, Williams seemed like an obvious middle-round Steve Spagnuolo corner up to...

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Chiefs’ Travis Kelce ‘would’ve had 110, 120’ catches a year with Brady

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce ‘would’ve had 110, 120’ catches a year with Brady

The “New Heights” podcast is wrapping up its fourth season of episodes this summer, with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, interviewing seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady in the season finale.

Early in the interview, Brady complimented Kelce’s play style and fantasized about what he and Kelce could’ve done together on the football field.

“You’ve had a unique athleticism, Trav,” Brady said. “Silky-smooth route runner, incredible feel out there. I think, if I played with you, you would’ve had 110, 120 [catches] a year.”

“Not...

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68 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Will Shields’ days away

68 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Will Shields’ days away

We are 68 days away from the Kansas City Chiefs‘ season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1.

The No. 68 jersey is not officially retired by the franchise, but it absolutely should be.

The all-time No. 68 in Chiefs history

Will Shields (1993 – 2006)

Somehow, Shields’ Chiefs career stretched from the opportunity to play with quarterback Joe Montana to playing under head coach Herm Edwards.

A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Shields went to 12 Pro Bowls, was honored as a first-team All-Pro twice, and was named to...

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Chiefs News: Chiefs YouTube to share ‘bizarre’ basketball story

Chiefs News: Chiefs YouTube to share ‘bizarre’ basketball story

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The Kansas City Chiefs’ official YouTube channel will be telling the “bizarre story of an NFL basketball team” in a video that will premiere Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m. Arrowhead time

“The Franchise,” a series published on the Chiefs’ YouTube channel, is always a great watch during the year. 65 Toss Power Trap Productions, the official in-house media production team, always does a great job telling the story of the Chiefs through video. It’s easy to imagine this being a fun watch!

The Lost Game: The Untold Story of the Kansas City Chiefs Basketball Team | YouTube

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Tuesday Tales: Arrowhead Pride’s first favorite Chiefs players

Tuesday Tales: Arrowhead Pride’s first favorite Chiefs players

Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are waiting for the first game of the 2026 season. To kill some time, we asked readers at Arrowhead Pride for their first favorite Chiefs player.

Personally, my first favorite Chiefs player was running back Larry Johnson. With my die-hard Chiefs memories beginning in 2006, my earliest ones centered on Johnson, who felt like the only player who ever touched the ball.

That nostalgic anecdote is backed by the fact that Johnson is the NFL-record holder for most rushing attempts in a season; he carried the ball 416 times in 2006, which didn’t even...

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In early July ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs’ fans pick the best player under 25

In early July ‘Reacts’ poll, Chiefs’ fans pick the best player under 25

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in Kansas City Chiefs fans. You can see all of the recent survey results here.

And be sure to check out FanDuel Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.


Who is the best of the youngest?


Chiefs fans were polled on the opinion of the youngest stars on the team, and starting left tackle Josh Simmons received nearly three-fourths of the vote. Despite only starting eight games in his rookie year, Simmons flashed enough talent...

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10 Biggest Chiefs Questions: Can the offense build an elite run game?

10 Biggest Chiefs Questions: Can the offense build an elite run game?

Over the last three seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs have struggled to run the ball. Despite the Chiefs constantly facing light boxes from opposing defenses, the offense has struggled to punish them with the rushing attack.

There are multiple reasons why the run game has fallen off over the past few years.

  • The offensive line hasn’t been consistently healthy or a strength for the Chiefs. The interior offensive line has always been great, but the revolving tackles have hurt the run game.

  • The skill-position group, particularly at tight end, has not been impactful in run blocking. The Chiefs...

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