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Chiefs Running Back Details Learned Lessons Of Rookie Season
Chiefs Running Back Details Learned Lessons Of Rookie Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele had a solid rookie season with Andy Reid's offense despite being a bit-part player. Advertisement An undrafted free agent, Steele had to do things the hard way to begin his NFL career, and he made good progress during the offseason, eventually making the 53-man roster. Steele would total 183 rushing yards from 56 attempts in the regular season, but didn't feature in the playoffs with Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco leading the way. But for Carson, going from where he was to making the active roster, he learned a few things. "It's one of those things where you're thinking you're okay and then you got to wait and kind of figure things out," Steele said in an interview with Nate Spangle. "I always try to tell people that if you make a mistake, doing it at 100%, they're going to be mad, but they aren't going to be upset. When you're making mistakes and half-assing it, that's when something is going to need to change." Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele (42) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Zanine-Imagn Images That mindset of not 'half-assing" it got Steele on the field in 2024, and where he did show some flashes (72 yards from 17 carries vs. Atlanta). Advertisement Now, though, as he enters his second offseason, it will be tough sledding getting touches with Pacheco, Hunt, and now Elijah Mitchell and Brashard Smith all vying for reps. But as we know, Steele is no stranger to adversity, having gone from an undrafted rookie to making the final roster, but Carson knows that he might have to replicate his efforts again this offseason to ensure he stays on the Chiefs roster in 2025. Related: Chiefs Fans Learn Where Offense Ranks on 'Entertaining' List Related: Big-Talking Rival Pays 'Ultimate Respect' To Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Chiefs' Offense Gets So-So 2025 Ranking
Chiefs' Offense Gets So-So 2025 Ranking originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Kansas City Chiefs' offense hasn't been what he had become accustomed to over the past couple of seasons, with the big explosive plays gone and replaced by a steadier and methodical approach. Advertisement Leaning on the defense, Patrick Mahomes and Co. don't have to score 30+ points every week; often, 20-ish gets it done. Part of that is due to the lack of weapons at Mahomes' disposal, especially last year, with Rashee Rice out from Week 4, and Marquise Brown not being sighted until Week 16. And for Pro Football Network's Kyle Soppe, he ranks the unit No. 12 out of all 32 NFL offenses. "The Kansas City Chiefs were a top-five unit for four straight years (2019-22), but have developed into a 'it's not if, but when' we peak sort of team," Soppe writes. "They are the opposite of the Bills/Ravens; we will trust them to get it together at the right time until they don't. "The odds of Kansas City finishing much higher than this don't seem too likely (an explosive Rashee Rice season could change some things), but that's more because they don't have the desire to, not because its ceiling is any different than some of the names sitting atop this list." Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid talks with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Is that fair? a slightly above average offense? Advertisement Shocking as it may seem to some fans … Based on last season's output, we'd say so. Injuries were a big reason for the so-so nature of the offense, yet they still won 15 games and the AFC Championship, so all is not lost, despite many jumping off the bandwagon this offseason. With Rice returning, and Brown from Week 1 (they hope), plus a rejuvenated Travis Kelce and run game with Elijah Mitchell and Isiah Pacheco, there is every reason to think the Chiefs will be a more productive offense in 2025. But will they be better than the 12th-ranked offense in football? We'll let the cake bake on that. Related: Chiefs Urged To Make One Final Massive Offseason Move Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Projected To Have 2 Star Weapons In 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Chiefs' Biggest 'Red Flag' Aimed At 'Unproven' Talent
Chiefs' Biggest 'Red Flag' Aimed At 'Unproven' Talent originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the 2025 season with a lot to prove after the Super Bowl debacle still front of mind for some. Advertisement With several roster changes that include multiple new pieces along the offensive line, many are dubious as to what the Chiefs, who still have Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and Chris Jones, can be this upcoming season. Yes, they are the defending AFC champs fresh off a 15-2 regular season record, but it seems that doesn't matter with the Super Bowl loss leaving a lasting impression. For CBS Sports, the Chiefs have one big red flag on their roster, and it is relying on unproven talent along the offensive line. "The Ravens just need their front to stay healthy," CBS Sports writes. "The Chiefs, meanwhile, may or may not have a title-caliber line at all. That was clear as day in Super Bowl LIX, when the Philadelphia Eagles tore them to pieces, rendering Patrick Mahomes a nonfactor. Advertisement "Now All-Pro interior man Joe Thuney is gone, and two new faces occupy the present and/or future of left tackle, with rookie Josh Simmons and former San Francisco 49ers prospect Jaylon Moore tasked with protecting Mahomes' blind side. That's a fair amount of pressure for unproven blockers." Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes© Denny Medley-Imagn Images Does the success of the Chiefs hinge on a revamped offensive line? We saw in the Super Bowl that even a quarterback as good as Mahomes is rendered useless when his front five can't protect against a four-man front. Jaylon Moore, a four-year backup, and Josh Simmons, a rookie left tackle, along with Kingsley Suamataia, who has shifted from left tackle inside to guard, will be tasked with protecting the best quarterback in football. Advertisement Do that, and the Chiefs are golden. Struggle and alarms will be going off everywhere for Reid and his coaching staff. Related: Chiefs Push For Major Move Amid Stadium Relocation Rumors Related: Chiefs Rookie Receives High Praise From Eagles Legend This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Chiefs Urged To Make Desperate RB Trade
Chiefs Urged To Make Desperate RB Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It remains unlikely that the New York Jets will trade running back Breece Hall. But if they were? The Kansas City Chiefs, with the rhetoric of "helping Patrick Mahomes win another Super Bowl", have been mentioned as a team that should be interested. Advertisement Despite KC adding two ball carriers this offseason and returning the top two from the 2024 depth chart, Bleacher Report's Mitchel Milani believes they need another. He couldn't help but blurt out a hypothetical pitch that sends rising star Hall to the Chiefs in exchange for a third-round NFL Draft pick. 'In his first two years, [Hall] was a per-play, per-carry machine. He is also a really good pass catcher. I could kind of see - stay with me here - some Brian Westbrook in his game," Milani said, referring to ex-Eagle Westbrook's gifted receiving ability out of the backfield. "If I'm Andy Reid, when I look at the Chiefs' deficiencies last year, they didn't have a running back that they could rely on in pass-catching situations. They didn't have a running back that they could rely on to finish a game." Yes, the Chiefs averaged just 3.7 yards per carry last season ... but they have already made their intended moves this offseason to try patching that hole. Advertisement Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are still on the team. In the seventh round, the team drafted Brashard Smith, who boasts a 4.37 40-yard dash time from the Combine. Additionally, KC added a veteran presence in former San Francisco 49ers ball-carrier Elijah Mitchell. The Chiefs are desperate for more production. Not another running back. Adding Hall - as promising a talent as he is - would overpopulate and complicate this room even more. And at the expense of a premium draft pick? No shot. The idea of the Jets trading Hall, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, also doesn't seem to make much sense, at least right now. Advertisement His name has been circulating the rumor mill for months, but new head coach Aaron Glenn has repeatedly stated that he wants to keep Hall on the roster to start this season. New York hopes to be a run-heavy team, and it'll likely deploy a committee approach with Hall sharing touches with Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis. The former Iowa State standout may not like that very much - as he's already publicly dismissed the idea - but it won't be until at least near the trade deadline until anything can get done about it. For all we know, Hall could reemerge as a premier running back again and regain clear RB1 status in the Big Apple, thus wiping the thought of trading him. Advertisement And for Kansas City, they've made three straight Super Bowls with a mediocre run game ... who's to say that can't happen again? With a fairly open competition between four bodies, the Chiefs are perfectly fine letting things play out. At least until the trade deadline ... when proposals like this actually have evidence to defend them. Related: Chiefs' Biggest 'Red Flag' Aimed At 'Unproven' Talent Related: Analyst Predicts Chiefs As 'Wildcard' Team In 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Chiefs' Andy Reid Gets Prestigious Ranking
Chiefs' Andy Reid Gets Prestigious Ranking originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Patrick Mahomes got blown out in a Super Bowl and, sure, Travis Kelce is coming off a career-worst season and is a descending player. But, according to most NFL analysts, the Kansas City Chiefs remain favorites to get to this year's Super Bowl for one reason: Advertisement Andy Reid. Pro Football Focus this week named Reid as the league's best head coach heading into the 2025 season. After going 15-2 in the regular season (15-1 when trying to win) and returning to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season, Reid is a slam dunk at this point. "Like Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and the New England Patriots teams before them, the Kansas City Chiefs are the masters of situational football," PFF writes. "The Chiefs played in 12 one-score games last season, including the playoffs, and won all of them. They found a way to reach the Super Bowl for the third straight season because Andy Reid has his entire team prepared for any situation." Because of the return of Pete Carroll (74 in September) to the NFL as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, the 67-year-old Reid is no longer the NFL's oldest head coach. But he remains the best. Advertisement He has won three Super Bowls, been named NFL Coach of the Year and has 273 career regular-season victories, trailing only Belichick (302), George Halas (318) and Don Shula (328). Related: Chiefs' Travis Kelce Reveals Surprising Favorite Taylor Swift Song Related: Chiefs Urged To Sign $23.4 Million Star To Complete Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
