The Kansas City Chiefs have built one of the strongest rosters from top to bottom in the NFL. Having the top QB in football in Patrick Mahomes doesn’t hurt. Furthermore, having one of the top offensive minds the game has ever seen helps. But the Chiefs’ front office deserves its fair share of credit for building a balanced roster.
The Chiefs have now won two Super Bowl titles in the Patrick Mahomes/Andy Reid era, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Every team has foundation pieces that make up a winning team, and today, we take a look at the primary core pieces for the Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
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Highest-Paid Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB | $37,133,825
To the shock of no one, Mahomes is the highest-paid Chief — as he should be. Most analysts around the NFL consider the Kansas City QB to be the best player in the league. Mahomes’ march towards greatness continues as he ascends the list of the greatest players who have ever played.
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DON'T BLITZ @PatrickMahomes 😤 pic.twitter.com/Uq8sWJaZZH
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) October 11, 2023
Mahomes has a decade plus remaining in the league, and his aerial attack on the passing record book should continue.
Mahomes will be in the Hall of Fame one day.
The only thing remaining is how history views Mahomes against the best QBs in NFL history.
Chris Jones, DT | $26,808,355
Chris Jones is the most critical piece to a Chiefs revival on the defensive side of the ball.
He is a game-wrecker on the defensive front.
Jones is an all-around force, capable of controlling the run game while penetrating the opposition’s backfield and sacking the QB.
Still the most brutal hit on a quarterback ever. Can’t believe Chris Jones is still in the league after this. pic.twitter.com/JEmEc4kyrL
— Jimm (@jimcclintock) October 8, 2023
Jones held out earlier this offseason, but the Chiefs organization and their top defender made up. Jones is one of the better defensive players in the NFL and is worth every penny of his salary.
Travis Kelce, TE | $14,801,667
Travis Kelce is arguably the greatest TE of his generation.
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Kelce has benefited during the latter parts of his career by playing with Mahomes, but Kelce has been a stud for a long time. Kelce is the alpha pass catcher in the Chiefs’ offense and will be honored in Canton when he decides to hang up the cleats.
Joe Thuney, G | $13,416,250
The Chiefs’ front office knew they had to protect their top asset, Mahomes, by building their offensive line. In 2021, the Chiefs signed Thuney to a massive free agent contract. Thuney has provided reliability and leadership to the Chiefs’ offensive line ever since.
Joe Thuney initially setting flat before going vertical 1v1 vs. Quinnen Williams creates hesitation and disrupts the timing of the rush, leading to a straight bull-rush. Craftsmanship from the All-Pro in a high-stakes situation. pic.twitter.com/28ndVLvz7w
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 11, 2023
Justin Reid, S | $12,700,000
The Chiefs’ front office knew they needed to add reinforcements to a defense that was once one of the worst in the NFL. Reid is one of the most consistent defensive backs in the league, and Reid’s addition filled a gaping need for the Chiefs’ secondary.