Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with several challenges in preparation for the NFL season. They need to strengthen their offensive lineup, especially with questions about Patrick Mahomes' readiness to return from injuries. Additionally, the team aims to improve its backfield but faces difficulties in securing top-level talent due to draft position and salary cap limits.
Key Facts
- The Kansas City Chiefs ended the season with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs.
- There are uncertainties about the futures of players like Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice.
- Patrick Mahomes' readiness for the new season is uncertain due to ACL and LCL injuries.
- The Chiefs plan to hire a quarterback who can potentially start in Week 1.
- They have released offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor.
- Eric Bieniemy was hired as the new offensive coordinator.
- The team lacks the draft position to pick the top running back, Jeremiyah Love.
- Kansas City also doesn't have enough salary cap space for a leading free agent running back.
