Latest update : Chiefs’ NFL Draft plans change after surprising Patrick Mahomes request…See More

The Kansas City’s front office faces a tough choice between a rising star tackle and a veteran wideout
still the gold standard in the NFL, despite falling short in their latest Super Bowlbid. Three titles in six years, three straight Super Bowl appearances-there’s no arguing with that kind of success. But if there’s one thing clear from last season, it’s that Patrick Mahomes needs more help.

Kansas City’s front office knows it, too. That’s why their draft strategy has centered on boosting the offensive line, and Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. has been a name that keeps popping up in mock drafts. His athleticism, raw power, and ability to keep up with Mahomes’ off-script plays make him an ideal fit for Andy Reid’s system. But after The
Kansas City’s front office knows it, too. That’s why their draft strategy has centered on boosting the offensive line, and Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. has been a name that keeps popping up in mock drafts. His athleticism, raw power, and ability to keep up with Mahomes’ off-script plays make him an ideal fit for Andy Reid’s system. But after the combine, something isn’t adding up.
NFL insider Zack Eisen pointed out a potential red flag: despite Conerly’s hype, most experts aren’t convinced he’s a surefire first-round pick. “Every post-combine mock I’ve seen has Josh Conerly Jr. at 31. I think it’s an easy need fit for folks to slot him there, but it’s another developmental tackle that likely won’t be ready to start Week 1,” Eisen shared.

That’s not what Mahomes and the Chiefs need right now. With Rashee Rice recovering from an ACL tear and Marquise Brown heading into free agency, Kansas City’s receiving corps is a giant question mark. Which is why rumors are swirling that the Chiefs may be looking at a different kind of solution: a star wide receiver.