In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions ofKansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world.
The Chiefs will lose the AFC West before their next Super Bowl victory.
The Chiefs will lose the division before they win another Super Bowl
— Professional Hope Dealer-Homemade Bread Enthusiast (@_uneven_Steven) March 5, 2025
Based on the success of the Kansas City Chiefs over the past decade, this should be considered a hot take. Not only have the Chiefs won the AFC West nine consecutive seasons, but they have been in the AFC Championship every year with Patrick Mahomes as the starter.
Granted, the division has improved — with the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos both making the playoffs this past season. But, having said that, both teams are still far away from taking the division away from the Chiefs.
Kingsley Suamataia will be an offensive line starter... somewhere .
Kingsley will start on the line somewhere next year.
— liquor boobs (@AdamLoomis29086) February 20, 2025
Around this time last year, general manager Brett Veach used a second-round pick on Kingsley Suamataia.
The BYU product started the season at left tackle, but he was benched during the Week 2 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. To be fair, Kingsley was dealt a lousy hand dealing with Trey Hendrickson on an island. Hendrickson went on to lead the league in sacks (17.5).
All signs point to Kingsley starting at left guard next season, with Joe Thuney being traded to the Chicago Bears. In Week 18 against the Broncos, Suamataia played well at that spot, which gives you confidence moving forward. Also, it’s easier to play guard instead of tackle where you’re on an island.
The Chiefs should bring back both Nick Bolton and Justin Reid.
Veach should bring back Nick Bolton and Justin Reid.
— Isa (@InQB1WeTrust) February 22, 2025
There’s no denying the veteran leadership both Nick Bolton and Justin Reid bring to the defense. However, it’s impossible to keep everyone. With the Thuney trade, the Chiefs did free up money, which could help retain at least one of these players.
Bolton is more likely, simply because Veach essentially drafted Reid’s replacement last year in Jaden Hicks. It could be more difficult to replace Bolton, considering he is the team’s defensive play-caller.
Kansas City is in the midst of a rebuild stretch.
We're heading into a legitimate rebuild season or two.
— KSB (@KSB2215) February 21, 2025
The term rebuild should never be used as long as Mahomes is the quarterback.
Retool might be more appropriate because there’s no wasting any years when you have Mahomes in his prime. The last time people said the Chiefs were rebuilding, they went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls.