- Kansas City Chiefs. The unusual reason why Patrick Mahomes would benefit from participating in the 2028 Olympic Games
- Kansas City Chiefs. Travis Kelce's nemesis Ryan Reynolds sends playful request to Tom Brady amid ongoing tensions
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to enter the 2025 NFL season with a burning desire for redemption after their Super Bowl LIX performance. The team's future success will hinge on the synergy of their roster, particularly the contributions of two of the league's most impactful players.
The Chiefs previously overlooked reinforcing key positions, which cost them dearly in the final stretch of 2024. Now, with a flurry of offseason moves, they aim to field a more competitive squad.
Hoping to Unleash the Best of Travis Kelce and Chris Jones
Following the NFL Draft and the conclusion of most free agency moves, Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus released a list of the top 30 players over 30 years old.
Standing out on this list are Chiefs' defensive lineman Chris Jones and tight end Travis Kelce. It's no secret that both players are nearing the twilight of their careers by NFL standards, yet they remain among the elite at their positions.
Jones is currently one of the NFL's most dominant defensive linemen, regardless of age. Wasserman ranked him as the fourth-best player over 30, noting that his career could extend further with adequate on the Chiefs' defensive line.
"Jones continued to anchor Kansas City's rush in 2024, finishing second among qualified interior defenders with a 91.5 -rushing grade. It marked the sixth time in seven seasons he's earned a grade above 90.0 in that category. He also led all interior defenders with an impressive 18.8% rush win rate," Wasserman wrote.
Then there's Travis Kelce, famously known as Taylor Swift's partner, who may not be at his peak but remains a top-tier tight end. Wasserman placed him at No. 27 among players over 30, emphasizing that the Chiefs desperately need his best version this season.
"Kelce took a step back by his standards in 2024, finishing with a career-low 72.2 receiving grade. Still, he committed to at least one more season and remains productive, tallying 110 receptions and nearly 1,000 yards, including the postseason. Even in decline, he remains a key piece of Kansas City's offense," Wasserman said.