Welcome to this week’s version of Let’s Argue! Let’s Argue is a recurring sequence that appears at sizzling takes, unpopular opinions, wacky predictions and extra from Kansas Metropolis Chiefs followers.
It will not be a repeat of final season with regards to rookie manufacturing.
We can’t see a number of Yr One contributions from rookies like final 12 months.
— Aquarian Ealy  (@emceereach) Might 25, 2023
This may be an entire 180 after what the Chiefs skilled a season in the past. The 2022 rookie class received important contributions from all besides Darian Kinnard and Nazeeh Johnson.
Operating again Isiah Pacheco, defensive finish George Karlaftis, cornerback Trent McDuffie and Skyy Moore highlighted the manufacturing.
It is going to be tough to duplicate this, however that is all the time the objective for basic supervisor Brett Veach. It is solely Might, however I believe it is secure to imagine rookies Felix Anudike-Uzomah and Rashee Rice could have each alternative to showcase their skills.
I additionally imagine there are pathways for Chamarri Conner and Keondre Coburn to be contributors instantly.
Remember about Clyde Edwards-Helaire simply but.
CEH will likely be an element on this offense this season. I battle.
— Lawrence Smith Jr (@LawrenceSmithTS) Might 25, 2023
This should not be a sizzling take — and that is understanding that Pacheco is the No. 1 operating again.
After that, it will likely be performed by committee. Jerick McKinnon is again within the fold, however contemplating he’s 31, it might be clever for the Chiefs to maintain his load gentle so he is recent when it comes time for the playoffs.
That is the place Clyde Edwards-Helaire elements in.
Earlier than his newest harm, Edwards-Helaire was very productive, not solely on the bottom but in addition within the passing recreation. He completed the 2022 marketing campaign with six complete touchdowns (and three receiving).
The contract 12 months is undefeated, another excuse why using Edwards-Healire makes a ton of sense.
Richie James can do issues for the Chiefs’ offense.
Richie James will likely be a much bigger a part of the offense than folks at the moment understand.
— Benjamin Bridgeman (@jmgluku) Might 26, 2023
This, alternatively, qualifies as a real sizzling take. Are we positive Richie James makes the workforce?
In case you take a look at the vast receiver room proper now, there seem like 5 locks. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson and Rashee Rice.
The Chiefs began the 2022 season with 5 receivers, nevertheless it appears like they will not carry a fullback this go round, which might open the door for a sixth receiver.
While you get right down to your fifth and sixth receiver, your anticipating to get particular groups contributions from these guys. James matches that profile.
Throughout his time with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants, he took turns because the kick and punt return specialist.
Steve Spagnuolo will current a top-10 protection in 2023.
Prime 10 protection subsequent season
— Paul (@poloski_10) Might 26, 2023
If the Chiefs’ protection turns into a top-10 unit, this workforce could go 20-0. I am clearly saying that tongue and cheek, however Patrick Mahomes hasn’t skilled this but.
The protection this previous season was center of the street, nevertheless it was in a position to make well timed stops — particularly within the postseason.
Nonetheless, with guys like Karlaftis, McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Leo Chenal and Joshua Williams coming into their sophomore campaigns, it is truthful to anticipate the unit solely to get higher.
There is no cause to imagine why All-Professional defensive lineman Chris Jones will not play at a excessive stage once more this season. Then, in the midst of the protection, you will have linebacker Nick Bolton, who appears extra locked in than ever.
“Our protection is unquestionably going to be hungry,” Bolton informed the media this week. “We do not actually get the respect that we deserve. Through the years, the three, 4 years I have been right here, and I have been watching from Mizzou, the Chiefs protection does not get the popularity it deserves, myself included. So, there’s a hungry facet of it. I can let you know say that I am hungry as ever.”
The ground for this protection is center of the pack like final season, nevertheless it has a top-10 ceiling. If it reaches that ceiling, you would possibly as properly hand the Chiefs their third Lombardi trophy within the Patrick Mahomes period.
