In recent years, the Kansas City Chiefs have relied on their defense to take care of business.
Despite having arguably the best quarterback in the game and one of the greatest offensive play-callers in NFL history, the Chiefs have always counted on Steve Spagnuolo’s unit to get the job done.
However, the tables might turn again this season.
At least, that’s how wide receiver Rashee Rice feels.
Talking at a youth football camp, Rice raved about the Chiefs’ wide receivers heading into this season.
“We got a lot of guys. We are deep in depth,” Rice said, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston. “Wide receiver group, we’re going to be explosive this year. We’re just excited to put on a show, to be honest. We know it’s gonna be a show. Only thing in the way right now is time, so we’re just waiting patiently.”
#Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice at youth football camp and outlook for season for a hungry football team, and excitement for Travis Kelce deciding to keep playing @KPRC2 @WassermanNFL @AgentQ_22 https://t.co/AnfEpOkIx3 pic.twitter.com/OI5IvFygRH
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) June 14, 2025
The Chiefs missed Rice last season.
He was expected to take a huge leap as the No. 1 wide receiver after a promising rookie season.
Marquise Brown also wasn’t a factor because of an injury.
Speedy rookie Xavier Worthy showed flashes of great play and explosiveness, and his ability to be a factor out of the backfield and in Andy Reid’s trick plays was encouraging.
Travis Kelce showed glimpses of his former play at times, and though he’s a tight end, he’s always been the team’s most crucial pass-catching threat, so having him revert to his dominant ways will be vital as well.
The Chiefs also have proven veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster, and though Skyy Moore has yet to take a leap, he is a talented player with a high upside.
If the Chiefs manage to give Patrick Mahomes more time in the pocket, they might finally be able to return to the explosive offense that made them such a big threat in the QB’s first few seasons.
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